AIA Annual Convention

by Marie Vogler | June 3, 2009
AIA Event
July 29, 2009 - August 1, 2009

This year, AIA Florida is introducing the “Bring a Mentor” program as part of the 2009 Annual Convention.  This great new program is a way for us to continue our strategic planning vision of building the pipeline and reaching out to students.  We currently have about 20 University of South Florida architecture students interested in participating, but they need a mentor.

That’s where you can help.  As a member of the AIA Florida board of directors and your local component’s leadership, you can make a difference in the profession, your life, and the life of a future architect and “Bring a Student” to the Convention. Your student will be your shadow for the duration of the Convention, and attend CE sessions, the tradeshow and the President’s Design Awards Reception.  You will also receive a 10% discount on your registration if you participate in this program, and your student will attend for free (hotel expenses are not included).

If you would like to participate in this mentorship program and mentor a USF architecture student, or add your name to a list of available mentors for other university students, please contact Lisa O’Donnell at (850) 222-7590, or lodonnell@aiafla.org.

USGBC Social

by Marie Vogler | May 16, 2009
AIA Event
May 27, 2009
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

You are invited to attend the USGBC Social May 27th at the Hilton

LEED v3 Presented by Bahar Armaghani and Jim Sullivan.
Come a learn about the new LEED 2009.
Enjoy Hors D’oeuvres. Cash bar available.

For more information and registration check: http://www.usgbcheartfl.org/

Green Jobs

by Marie Vogler | May 6, 2009
AIA Event
May 20, 2009 - May 21, 2009

Green Jobs in Red Hot Markets
GreenCitiesFlorida.com
When: May 20-21, 2009
Where: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Florida

Register for Green Cities™ Florida and learn from leading experts on how to find a green job, propel your career, and participate in the next wave of economic opportunities for your business, organization, or government agency.
“The Apollo Alliance estimates that an ambitious $500 billion in federal spending over 10 years would create over 5 million jobs. This includes a broad range of activities such as building efficiency, renewable energy investments, smart growth, advanced grid technology, research and development initiatives and a ‘cap and invest’ program to reduce climate change pollution.”

— Jerome Ringo,
President,
Apollo Alliance

Hear more from Ringo on Wednesday, May 20th in his session entitled The Color of Green: The Next Inconvenient Truth.

Partner in Education Focus: Green America
Green America is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1982. Its mission is to harness economic power — the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace — to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. For more information visit www.greenamericatoday.org.
Register for Green Cities Florida now - rates start at just $99!

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Alisa Gravitz,
Director of Green America, will speak on What Makes a Business Green? Learn what it really means and how a business, agency, or organization grows greener. Ms. Gravitz shares how to implement authentic sustainable practices and policies into your work from the perspective of businesses who have been walking the green path for the last 25 years. Mark your calendar to attend this session on Wednesday, May 20th.
Mary Anne Bowie
On Thursday, May 21st, Mary Annie Bowie, Founder, Sarasota Green Marketplace will lead a workshop on Growing and Nurturing Your Local Green Economy where participants will learn how the Sarasota Green Connection Economic Development Model has evolved over a six year period and is replicable in other communities. Results include green building products retail store, local directory of 250 businesses that sell eco-friendly products and services, a 4,000 person community network, six years of monthly eco-forums and a grow the green economy focused non profit.
Robert Van der Like
Also on Thursday, May 21st, meet Robert Van der Like with The Cadmus Group who will conduct a workshop on Greening America’s Schools, New & Existing, through LEED. Van der Like currently manages the US Green Building Council’s pilot project for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in existing schools.
See more speakers at GreenCitiesFlorida.com

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AIA Gainesville Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

by Marie Vogler | April 26, 2009
Joe Garcia AIA stands next to the banner for this years Scholarship Golf Tournament held on April 17th at the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club in Gainesville. This year celebrates the 25th anniversary of AIA Gainesville chapter raising money for a scholarship to the University of Florida College of Architecture. Over $25,000 dollars has been donated into an endowment that provides a perpetual scholarship to architecture graduate students. AIA national matches our donation to double the amount received by the college each year. Joe is one of the chapter's founding members of the scholarship tournament, and has continued to provide outstanding leadership in his "labor of love" for the tournament (and for golf, of course). Without his tireless efforts, this tournament would not be the success it is year after year.

Joe Garcia AIA stands next to the banner for this years Scholarship Golf Tournament held on April 17th at the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club in Gainesville. This year celebrates the 25th anniversary of AIA Gainesville chapter raising money for a scholarship to the University of Florida College of Architecture. Over $25,000 dollars has been donated into an endowment that provides a perpetual scholarship to architecture graduate students. AIA national matches our donation to double the amount received by the college each year. Joe is one of the chapter's founding members of the scholarship tournament, and has continued to provide outstanding leadership in his "labor of love" for the tournament (and for golf, of course). Without his tireless efforts, this tournament would not be the success it is year after year.

Joe Garcia AIA (on right) chats with several players awaiting tee off of the 25th annual AIA Gainesville's Scholarship Golf Tournament held on April 17th at the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club in Gainesville. Over 75 players participated this year making it one of the largest turnouts ever.

Joe Garcia AIA (on right) chats with several players awaiting tee off of the 25th annual AIA Gainesville's Scholarship Golf Tournament held on April 17th at the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club in Gainesville. Over 75 players participated this year making it one of the largest turnouts ever.

William Warinner AIA (standing), Robert Hanselman AIA, Linda Rickman Associate AIA, and Philip Rickman AIA (not pictured as he is taking the picture) assist at the registration table for the 2009 Scholarship Golf Tournament.

William Warinner AIA (standing), Robert Hanselman AIA, Linda Rickman Associate AIA, and Philip Rickman AIA (not pictured as he is taking the picture) assist at the registration table for the 2009 Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Design Competition

by Marie Vogler | April 19, 2009

The Florida Foundation for Architecture is sponsoring a program to address the issue of school population growth through the creation of a series of modular classrooms called the “Sunshine State Modular Classrooms”.The design competition is focused on AIA Florida emerging professionals.  Emerging professionals are defined as architecture students attending any of the Schools of Architecture in the state, AIA Associate members, and AIA Architect members licensed less than 10 years.

The Competition is aimed at fostering research associated with the design of modular classroom units that can serve K through 12 student populations throughout the state of Florida. Solutions are being sought to address the design parameters of affordability, sustainability and structural durability within the Florida context. The design shall also address the “fluctuations in district populations” by providing a “modular” design solution which can be pre-manufactured and delivered to a school site and set up within weeks.

All Associate AIA members were emailed this invitation periodically, and the response has been great.  The deadline to register is Monday, April 27.  Please forward this invitation to emerging professionals in your firm that might be interested in this opportunity.  Cash prizes are available for the top three winners!

Dates to remember

April 27:  Deadline to Register

June 8:  Deadline to upload submissions

July 2:  Jury notifies finalists

August 1:  Finalists present at the AIA Florida Convention, Emerging Professionals track LuncheonFor more information and to register, CLICK HERE.  We look forward to seeing your designs!

Procurement Opportunity

by Marie Vogler | March 26, 2009
AIA Event
March 31, 2009
9:00 am

Bid #: RECR-90046-FB
Description: Restoration of Biven Arm Interpretive Pavilion & Replacement of North Bridge & Gator Gap Bridge
Buyer’s Name: Fran Boynton
Bid Due Date: April 14, 2009
Pre Bid: Mandatory Date: March 31, 2009, 9:00 AM, Bivens Arm Nature Park Picnic Pavilion.
Document Cost: $25
Commodities/Services Covered: See below
Subcontracting Opportunities: Yes

COMMODITIES
ARC-912-26 - Construction, Hike and Bike Trail
ARC-913-13 - Construction, Bridge and Drawbridge (Includes Reconstruction/Rehabilitation)
SRV-988-63 - Park Area Construction/Renovation

Professional Workshop

by Marie Vogler | March 26, 2009
AIA Event
April 2, 2009
11:30 am

There will be a Professional’s Workshop on the subject of providing architectural professional services to the City of Gainesville and the State of Florida on Thursday 2 April.  Shaad Rehman is the small business coordinator for the City and John Herman is with SCORE.  We will use our usual Lunch & Learn format: 11:30 for lunch and announcements, 12:00 for the program.  Roger Morales with the Florida Credit Union (now making commercial loans) is picking up the lunch tab.  PLEASE! RSVP not later than mid day Tuesday 31 March by reply e-mail.  You may bring a Contractor that you are working with.

Procurement Opportunity for AIA Membership

by Marie Vogler | March 25, 2009
AIA Event
March 17, 2009
9:00 am

Bid #: FPUR090054-PJ
Description: Request for Qualifications for Professional Architectural and/or
Engineering Design Services for Capital Improvement Plan Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Affairs Projects
Buyer’s Name: Patti Jo Davis
Bid Due Date: March 30, 2009
Pre Bid: Non-Mandatory Date: March 17, 2009 at City Hall Room 332, 200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Document Cost for QLSB: $2
Commodities/Services Covered: See below
Subcontracting Opportunities: Yes

COMMODITIES
ARC-906-07 - Architect Services, Professional
ARC-906-10 - Buildings - Architectural Design
ARC-906-29 - Environmental - Architectural
ARC-906-38 - General Construction - Architectural
ARC-906-40 - Graphic Design - Architectural
ARC-906-56 - Landscape Architecture
ARC-906-57 - Land Development and Planning - Architectural
ARC-906-72 - Recreation Facilities (Parks, Marinas, etc.) - Architectural Services
SRV-918-15 - Architectural Consulting
SRV-918-42 - Engineering Consulting
SRV-925-17 - Civil Engineering
SRV-925-33 - Engineer Services, Professional
SRV-925-34 - Energy Management Engineering
SRV-925-35 - Environmental Engineering
SRV-925-36 - Engineering Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
SRV-925-37 - Facilities Design Services, Engineering
SRV-925-38 - Field Engineering
SRV-925-42 - Foundation Engineering
SRV-925-61 - Land Development and Planning/Engineering
SRV-925-88 - Structural Engineering
SRV-968-17 - PARKS/REC FACILITY CONST.
SRV-988-63 - Park Area Construction/Renovation

Home Show

by Robert W. Hanselman | March 16, 2009

AIA Home Show Booth

AIA Gainesville hosted a booth at this past weekend’s Home Show held at the O’Connell Center.  Our booth was by far the “best of show” thanks to Linda and Phil Rickman.  Thousands of people visited our booth as we discussed the advantages of using an architect for all design and construction projects.

Legislative Day

by Robert W. Hanselman | March 16, 2009
AIA Event
March 18, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tallahassee

9:00a until 5:00p State Capitol

5:30p until 7:30p Reception at AIA Headquarters

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