May Designer's Luncheon
This thursday - Stan Russell, AIA
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AIA Tampa Bay is proud to present Stanley Russell, professor of design and Japanese architecture at the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design, as the guest speaker for the May Designer’s Luncheon.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, Russell apprenticed with a Japanese master carpenter and started a design/build company in Japan where he designed and built several projects. He has worked in the offices of Balkrishna Doshi in Ahmedabad, India, and Team Zoo in Kobe, Japan. At Team Zoo Stanley designed a variety of projects including the ARCASIA Gold Medal award winning Izushi Elementary School. Stanley is a registered Architect in the state of Ohio.
Join us on Thursday, May 17th at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. RSVP online here or call 813-229-3411.
No shows will be billed.
ASLA Event
sangria and tapas social
The Tampa Bay Section of the
Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects invites AIA members to a Sangria and Tapas Social on Thursday, May 17th at the Columbia Restaurant at The Pier in St. Petersburg from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. RSVP and more information....
USGBC LEED Workshop
This friday - 7 AIA CE Hours
This official USGBC LEED Commercial Interiors Workshop, organized by the local Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, features trained teachers with vast experience using the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system. The LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark specifically for the tenant improvement market and is applicable to all in the design and construction industries.
The LEED for Commercial Interiors Technical Review Workshop will cover information needed to prepare for the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam such as project case studies and strategies. Guest Speakers include LEED experts Elaine Aye of Green Building Services in Portland, Oregon and Scot Horst of Horst Inc in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. See more...
The workshop will be held Friday, May 18th at the Ringling School of Art and Design from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The cost is $375 for USGBC members,
$495 for non-members and $150 for students. Register here.
Dream Home Building Tour
AIA TB Hosted private tour & reception
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All members, friends and family are invited to a special AIA Tampa Bay private tour and reception at the News Channel 8 Dream Home on Davis Islands hosted by Gulf Tile and Rinnai.
Guests will have the opportunity to tour the $5.9 million-dollar, state-of-the-art waterfront home while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks and a wine tasting by Cork and Olive. More about the Dream Home...
Join us on Saturday, May 19th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at 100 Martinique Ave. on Davis Islands. Parking information to follow.
Tickets to the Channel 8 Dream Home are usually $20 but thanks to our generous sponsors there is no cost for the evening. There will be an opportunity to make a voluntary donation to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Metropolitan Ministries.
RSVP required by Tuesday, May 15th. Space is limited. RSVP online here or call 813-229-3411.
Conceptual Kiley
Help kiley gardens & the public realm
In an effort to raise awareness of Kiley Gardens and Public realm, The Urban Charrette is hosting –Conceptual Kiley- where local artist, architects, designers, and organizations, will design and build, “Conceptual, Artistic Trees” and “plant” them in Kiley Gardens.
Join the Urban Charrette Committee on
Sunday morning, May, 20th 2007, for the handmade tree planting. Then on Thursday, May 24th there will be a public auction and party. If you or your firm is interested in designing and “planting” an “artistic tree” contact the urbancharrette@gmail.com to register and receive a full artist packet. See more...
AIA Lunch N' Learn
hosted by psi, 1 HSW ce hour
Join us at the Chapter Office for a free lunch and receive 1 Continuing Education hour at the AIA Tampa Bay monthly CE Lunch N' Learns.
This May, AIA Tampa Bay will offer "Moisture Intrusion Testing Specifications for New Construction Projects" hosted by Joe Sorrentino of PSI. This class will explain how sub contractor verification of the building envelope components can help to ensure optimum Indoor Air Quality. It will also teach ways for the design team to avoid litigation by due diligence at the time of construction.
Free for Members, $10 for non-members. Includes lunch generously provided by PSI.
The lunch will be held at the Chapter Office on Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:45 a.m. and last until 1:00 p.m. RSVP online here or call 813-229-3411. Limited Space.
Gallery AIA Exhibition
Projects from usf SACD
Join us for the next Gallery AIA show and take a look at what the USF SACD students have been up to this year. The Gallery AIA exhibition will feature recent work by USF SACD students from the 2007 school year.
All members, family and friends are invited. This is also a great opportunity for mentors and mentees to get together. Join us, Friday, June 1st at AIA Chapter Headquarters from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. We will be serving light appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks. No RSVP required.



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