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This month AIA Tampa Bay hosts Preventing Moisture, Air and Vapor in the
Building Envelope, a day of continuing education worth five Health, Safety and Welfare units.
The program,
presented by the ITX Corporation, will discuss causes and solutions for water and vapor transmission in concrete slabs,
critical flashing details for masonry, cavity wall construction,
sealants, adhesives for prevention of air and water infiltration
and the role of air barriers in cavity wall construction.
This full day seminar will be on Tuesday, January 30th at Robb and Stucky at the International Plaza in Tampa from 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. See full schedule and information.
Register online at the AIA Tampa Bay Store or download the program brochure and fax registration to the Chapter office at 813-229-1762. Program fee is $100 members / $130 non-members.
Registration Deadline Extended:
Thursday, January 25th
Looking to fulfill Continuing Education Hours before the February 28th State Deadline? Get hours with AIA Tampa Bay Education Programs.
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Meet TMOA's New Architect
exclusive meeting with Stanley Saitowitz
AIA Tampa Bay invites all architects and intern architects to meet with Stanley Saitowitz, the architect selected to design the new Tampa Museum of Art.
This is an exclusive opportunity for the design community to discuss the profession, share ideas about the new museum design and learn about Saitowitz's philosophies and experience, – this is not a public forum.
Join us February 1st, 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Tampa Museum of Art
. RSVP required by e-mail or phone at 813-229-3411. Space is limited.
The Museum will also host a public forum with Saitowitz on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information e-mail or call Meredith Elorfi at 813-274-5628.
Design and Education
SPACES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
"The stereotype of libraries as musty repositories of old books has never been less true," says Henry Myerberg, Principal of The Rockwell Group and Design Director, of L!BRARY Initiative.
This month, Myerberg will discuss the L!BRARY Initiative, a plan that uses great design to improve student learning. The L!BRARY Initiative presentation will teach designers how the library of the millennium can be a borderless environment that will serve as a lifelong resource for generations to come.
This will be a great presentation for architects, designers, planners or anyone interested in education. Join CreativeTampaBay on Wednesday, January 31st at the Studio at 620 in St. Petersburg at 7:00 p.m. Free admission and cash bar.
Gallery AIA Exhibition
architect john howey, faia:
a retrospective
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The exhibition, Architect John Howey, FAIA: A Retrospective is a collection of selected architectural photography, drawings and models chronicling Howey’s forty-year career in South Florida and North Carolina. As a recipient of more than forty professional design awards, Howey’s projects fuse contemporary modern architecture principals with the lifestyle, culture and landscape of Florida creating a unique regional style that is intrinsically Florida.
The exhibition is an accompaniment to Howey’s recently published book, John Howey & Associates: Selected and Current Works, a visual anthology of photographs and drawings encompassing a myriad of Howey’s projects including residential, public and private, historic preservation, interior design and planning.
All members, friends and family are invited to get the first glimpse of the exhibition at Gallery AIA's Opening Reception and Book Signing. Guests at the Opening Reception will have the opportunity to purchase Howey's book and have him sign it. Free beer, wine, soft drinks and appetizers.
Join us, Friday, February 16th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Gallery AIA.
Emerging Tampa Bay Architects
Second Gasparilla open house
Coinciding with Tampa’s ongoing Gasparilla celebrations, ETBA (Emerging Tampa Bay Architects) will host their second annual Gasparilla Open House at the AIA Tampa Bay Chapter Office in Downtown Tampa.
As a way to get the community excited about the built environment, the public is invited to stop in and ask ETBA and AIA members architecturally related questions.
Guests will also receive free bottled water, coffee and donuts when identify their favorite Bay area work of architecture for an informal public survey (results will be published). Participants in the Gasparilla Distance Classic, (starting line is just 1 1/2 blocks South of AIA office) are also encouraged to drop in and pick up a refreshment.
All members and non-members are invited to stop by the Chapter Office. This is a great opportunity for emerging professionals to learn what ETBA is all about. If you are interested in answering questions from the public please contact Ray Wong, AAIA at 813.769.8944.
Join us on Saturday, February 17th, from 7:30am to 10:30 am. the Chapter Office – 200 N. Tampa Street, Suite 100.
Community Design Awards
call for entries deadline - 2/15
The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission has issued its Call for Entries for the 25TH Annual Community Design Awards. This well-respected program honors design excellence in planning, historic preservation, affordable housing, environmental sensitivity, public participation, and architectural quality in building and development projects within Hillsborough County.
The Community Design Awards program invites submissions from planners, architects, builders, developers, residents, community groups, design professionals, local governments and interested parties that provide examples of sound planning and good design in Hillsborough County . Such recognition, it is hoped, will provide examples that will foster and encourage good development. Projects completed within the past 5 years are eligible for recognition.
The Deadline for all entries is Thursday, February 15th. Download entry form. All awards will be announced at the Community Design Awards Program & Dinner on April 5, 2007.
Green Building Workshop
earn 6 CE Hours in orlando
Learn the latest advances in Green Building and earn 6 AIA CE Hours at the program, "Everything Eco" Green Building Workshops.
Presented by Fred Stitt, Editor/Publisher, Guidelines and Director of the San Francisco Institute of Architecture the program will discuss everything you need to know about green building, sustainable planning, ecological
design, costs and technology.
The program will be in Orlando on Saturday, February 17th in the Orlando Convention Center area. Enroll now for a low cost early-bird discount, and added discounts for AIA members or LEED Accredited Professionals. Click here for more information and registration.
Employment Opportunities
architecture openings - tampa
Gresham, Smith and Partners is a national, full-service A/E consulting firm with 15 offices located across the United States. For nearly four decades, GS&P has provided services in multiple markets including corporate and urban design, aviation, civil/land planning, environmental compliance, healthcare, industrial, transportation and water services. GS&P consistently ranks among the top architectural and engineering firms in the United States. For more information regarding GS&P, visit www.gspnet.com.
We are currently seeking candidates with a wide range of experience for Architecture openings in our Tampa office. Project types include Commercial, Healthcare, Aviation and Science & Technology. Professional Degree required for all Architecture openings. CADD experience is required for all openings; Microstation experience preferred (paid, in-house training provided). We offer the opportunity for challenge and creative thinking within a continuous learning environment and provide competitive pay and benefits, including 401(k). For more information on opportunities available at our GS&P Tampa location or to apply on-line, visit our website at www.gspnet.com/Careers. EOE M/F/V/D.
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