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SUMMARY:AIA Canada Reception at the 2026 RAIC Conference\, Vancouver\, B.C
DESCRIPTION:AIA Canada Reception | Beyond Building\nPractice\, Policy\, and the Next Generation of Architects\n2026 RAIC Conference\, Vancouver | Grand Ballroom | 5:30–7:00 PM \nRSVP by April 28\nRegistration Link\nAIA Membership number is required.\nOnly one ticket per guest. \nJoin AIA Canada\, RAIC members\, and colleagues for an evening reception of conversation\, food\, and wine\, held in advance of the RAIC Opening Event and Keynote.\nThis gathering brings together thought leadership\, recognition\, and connection within the broader conference setting—creating space to reflect on how architectural practice continues to evolve. \nThe reception will open with a featured presentation:\nCo-Creating Policy\, Not Just Buildings: Leadership Insights from the 800 Granville Downtown Core Revitalization\nby Perkins&Will \nSpeaker\nAik Ablimit\nArchitect AIBC\, AIA\, NCARB\, CPHD\, LEED AP BD+C\nSenior Architect\, Senior Associate\nPerkins+Will Canada Architects Co. \nThis presentation explores how architectural practice is expanding beyond buildings to shape policy\, foster civic collaboration\, and drive urban transformation.\nSet in Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District\, the project reimagines a full downtown block—demonstrating how design can align cultural\, civic\, and economic priorities through close partnership with the City. \nWe will also announce the 2026 AIA Canada Student Design Awards winners\, recognizing emerging voices shaping the future of the profession.\nA reception will follow\, offering an opportunity to connect across organizations and continue the conversation in an informal setting. \nWe look forward to welcoming you. \nInquiries: rommy@aiacanadasociety.org
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/aia-canada-reception-at-the-2026-raic-conference-vancouver-b-c/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY:AIA Canada Webinar at the Global Stage – March 28 | 11:15 AM EST
DESCRIPTION:AIAI Webinar | Co-Creating Policy\, Not Just Buildings: Leadership Insights from the 800 Granville Downtown Core Revitalization \nAs part of the AIA International Spring Conference 2026\, AIA Canada Society is pleased to present a featured webinar exploring how architects are shaping cities beyond the built form.  Through the lens of Vancouver’s 800 Granville project\, this session examines how architects can influence public policy and shape the future of the built environment. We are honoured to welcome Aik Ablimit as the featured speaker\, joined by Hiroko Kobayashi\, Senior Development Planner\, City of Vancouver. \n\nSaturday\, March 28\, 202611:15 AM – 12:05 PM EST \nREGISTER \nNote: Access to the March 28 webinar is included with registration for the full conference. \nCost: FREE for AIA Members and Non-MembersCES: Estimated 1 LU for AIA Members \nPresenters \n\n  \n \nAik Ablimit\, Architect AIBC\, AIA\, NCARB\, CPHD\, LEED AP BD+C\nSenior Architect\, Senior Associate\nPerkins+Will Canada Architects Co.\nHiroko Kobayashi\, Senior Development Planner\nCity of Vancouver\n\nThe 800 Granville project serves as a powerful example of how architects can expand their influence beyond traditional design roles to become collaborators in policy development\, civic advocacy\, and urban transformation. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District\, the project reimagines an entire downtown block of heritage buildings as a vibrant\, mixed-use cultural anchor. \nThrough the integration of arts venues\, hotel\, retail\, and rental housing\, the project demonstrates how design can drive both public benefit and economic viability. \nThis session explores how the project team worked in close partnership with City of Vancouver Planning staff to co-create policy frameworks during a pivotal moment for Granville Street. As the City developed its new Granville Street Planning Policy\, the 800 Granville team engaged in iterative working sessions that aligned design objectives with emerging municipal priorities. The collaboration preserved and revitalized five heritage buildings—including the iconic Commodore Ballroom—while introducing a precedent-setting development typology that strengthens cultural infrastructure and supports a more inclusive and lively downtown core. \nMoving beyond a conventional rezoning effort\, the process highlights the evolving leadership role of architects as policy interpreters\, facilitators of civic dialogue\, and advocates for holistic urban outcomes. Through strategic engagement\, the team helped shape policy directions that balanced cultural stewardship\, heritage values\, economic realities\, and community needs. \nBy sharing lessons from this collaborative journey\, the session provides practical insights into how architects can co-create policy\, leverage design as a form of advocacy\, and build productive partnerships with planning authorities. Participants will come away with strategies for navigating complex approvals\, aligning projects with evolving municipal frameworks\, and using integrated design processes to unlock new possibilities for urban revitalization. \n\nAbout the AIA International Conference\nThis AIA Canada webinar is part of the AIA International Spring Conference 2026 – Shaping Place\, a three-day virtual program exploring how architects around the world are innovating to shape the future of the built environment.\nConference Program\nConference Registration \nHost: AIA International\nDates: March 26–28\, 2026\nLocation: Online\nCost: Free for AIA members and non-members\nCES: Up to 18 LUs anticipated for AIA members (tbc)
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/webinar-presentation-by-aia-international-aia-canada-march-28-1115-am-et/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Design that Wins: Insights from the 2025 AIA Canada Student Design Awards | March 25\, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to create an award-winning project? Hear directly from the 2025 AIA Canada Student Design Award recipients as they present their work and reflect on the design decisions behind it.  From concept to execution\, presenters will walk through their process—covering site analysis\, program development\, material strategies\, sustainability\, and community impact.  This session is designed to help architecture students better understand how strong ideas are developed\, communicated\, and recognized—offering practical insight for future submissions. \nWebinar | Design That Wins: Inside the 2025 AIA Canada Student Design Awards\nDate | March 25\, 12:00–1:00 PM ET\nAIA Provider | 100100113\nCourse No. | 2026AIACS01 \nCredits | 1.0 AIA LU \nREGISTER \nWhat You’ll Learn | \n\nHow award-winning student projects are developed—from early concept to final design\nThe key design decisions behind strong work\, including site\, program\, and material strategies\nHow sustainability and community impact are integrated into successful projects\nWhat makes a project stand out—and how to strengthen your own submissions\n\nModerator | \nChristopher Johnson\nIntern Architect\, Svedas Architects Inc. \nChris Johnson is an Intern Architect at Svedas Architects Inc.\, with experience across multiple project phases in Southern Ontario. His work focuses on collaborative design processes\, sustainability\, and creating engaging community-centered spaces\, informed by both professional practice and academic research. \n\nPresenters | \nThy Nguyen\nProject: Sponge by the Forks\nUniversity of Manitoba\n*Featured Image \n  \n  \n  \nLuke De Bartolo\nProject: Waakaa’igan – A New Native Canadian Centre of Toronto\nToronto Metropolitan University \n  \n  \n  \nTodd Collis\nProject: Amherst Commons: A Rural Community Hub\nToronto Metropolitan University \n  \n  \n  \nYoon Hur\nProject: MATERIAL WORKS: Optimizing Material Circularity through Reversing Architecture\nUniversity of Waterloo \n  \n  \n  \nAdam Cohen\nProject: The Nest\nUniversity of Waterloo \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJanson Chan\nProject: Rail-Based Regionalism\nDalhousie University \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout the AIA Canada Society Awards Program\nThe AIA Canada Society chapter\, looks to the future and envisions what the built environment of tomorrow will be like. Discovering and promoting new generations of architects\, those who will build on the foundation of the masters and forge new paths of innovation and development\, is a priority of the AIA Canada Society.\nOur focus is to advance the appreciation of academic architectural ideas and promote and provide publicity to architecture students.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/webinar-how-to-win-insights-from-the-2025-aia-canada-student-design-awards-march-25-1200-100-pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY:You’re Invited — To a Dickens Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A Dickens Holiday Celebration\nWhere classic Dickensian charm meets contemporary design \nHosted by AIA Canada Society × RIBA\, this festive celebration brings together members\, partners\, and friends to toast a year of big ideas\, bold collaborations\, and the community that makes it all possible —  \nWhile honouring the 2025 AIA Canada Design Award Winners \nThursday\, December 4 · 6:00–10:00 PM \nThe Duke of York Pub\, Lower Level Room \n39 Prince Arthur Avenue\, Toronto \nPlease RSVP by November 27 \nCapacity is limited — reserve your spot early! \nRegistration Link \n✨ Attire \nFestive attire encouraged — “Token wink to Dickens” \nThink tartans\, pocket watches\, velvet trim\, top hats\, or a pop of gold. \n🕯️ Evening Highlights \n6:00 PM – Doors Open & Welcome \n7:30–8:00 PM – Presentation & Awards Ceremony \n8:00–8:30 PM – Dickens-Era Trivia Challenge \n10:00 PM – Event Close \nRaise a glass as we celebrate projects past\, present & future \nThis event is generously sponsored by —
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/youre-invited-a-dickens-holiday-celebration-where-classic-dickensian-charm-meets-contemporary-design/
LOCATION:The Duke OF York\, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Design Awards,LocalMeetup
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SUMMARY:You’re Invited — AIA Canada Society 2025 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\,\nYou are warmly invited to attend the AIA Canada Society 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday\, November 26\, at 12:00 p.m. (EST).\nThis annual gathering is more than a meeting — it’s your opportunity to be part of the ongoing story of AIA Canada Society. Together\, we’ll reflect on shared accomplishments\, discuss future goals\, and continue shaping the organization you help lead and sustain.\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, November 26\, 2025🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. (EST)💻 Format: Virtual via Zoom\nJOIN VIA ZOOM\nYour participation and perspective are vital to advancing AIA Canada’s mission — to strengthen our collective voice\, expand opportunities for engagement\, and celebrate the excellence of our members across Canada and abroad.\nWe look forward to seeing you there\,AIA Canada Society\nConnecting Architects. Advancing Design Excellence.www.aiacanadasociety.org\n\nWhy Attend\n\n\nCelebrate Excellence – Be the first to hear the announcement of the 2025 AIA Canada Society Award Winners.\n\n\nMeet the 2026 Board of Directors – Gain insight into the leadership driving AIA Canada forward.\n\n\nEarn 1 AIA LU – Stay informed while earning continuing education credit.\n\n\nShape the Future – Take part in discussions that guide the direction of our community.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/youre-invited-aia-canada-society-2025-agm/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Beyond Net Zero: New Design Imperatives for Vibrant Community Buildings
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n \nAIA Canada is honoured to present: \nWebinar | Beyond Net Zero: New Design Imperatives for Vibrant Community Buildings \nPresented by Paul Fast of hcma architecture + design \nRecipient of the 2024 AIA Canada Design Award for Excellence in Architecture \nProject | təməsew̓txw Aquatic and Community Centre\, New Westminster\, British Columbia \nWednesday\, October 1\, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET \nCES: 1 AIA LU | HSW \nCourse Number:   2025AIACS12 \nProvider Name:    AIA Canada Society \nProvider Number: 100100113 \nCourse Description \nCommunity recreation facilities – especially those with aquatics programming – are some of the municipal building portfolio’s costliest assets: to build\, to operate\, and from a greenhouse gas emissions standpoint. Yet\, the social value of these buildings is critical. They help combat loneliness\, promote health and wellness\, foster collective pride\, provide meaningful access and inclusion\, and act as safe havens in the face of natural disasters. Join Paul Fast of hcma architecture + design as he challenges the industry to think differently. Sharing new imperatives for community recreation building design\, he’ll highlight the importance of holistic and generational thinking to meet society’s complex and rapidly evolving needs. He’ll share lessons from the award-winning\, all-electric təməsew ̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre – the first completed aquatic centre certified under Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard. \nAs a case study\, təməsew ̓ txʷ is a model for how thoughtful design can create an environment that supports and enhances human health\, wellbeing\, and community connection. \nDemonstrating this imperative\, təməsew ̓ txʷ’s gravity-fed InBlue pool filtration and disinfection system—the first of its kind in North America—has made a significant impact on patron experience. InBlue uses a drum filter system\, which minimizes pump energy consumption by almost 50% and reduces the need for chlorine usage and creation of associated harmful byproducts\, resulting in much improved air and water quality for swimmers. Other elements\, like biophilic design\, abundant natural light\, low VOC finishes\, additional handrails for safety\, and transfer-ledges and ramps into pools all underscore how both environmental and social performance contribute to overall building performance. Reframing sustainability as more than just a carbon accounting exercise\, Paul will demonstrate a holistic approach that reflects current climate science and embraces the importance of the human experience. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplain how new approaches to community recreation centre design can support ambitious environmental and social impact goals.\nDescribe the role of community recreation centres within municipal building portfolios and their influence on a municipality’s climate response.\nIdentify strategies for achieving Net Zero emissions in energy-intensive community recreation and aquatics facilities.\nDiscuss how community recreation centres contribute to resilience and wellbeing within the communities they serve.\n\nPresenter: \n \n“Architecture is inherently philosophical and yet relentlessly pragmatic. Somewhere in the middle\, it defines how we work\, play\, and find delight in this world. That’s the good stuff.” \nPaul is interested in creating architecture that helps to define a strong regional identity. His work is focused on reconnecting people to their environments through the considered use of material\, form\, space\, and light. \nAs a Principal\, Paul enjoys the initial stages of concept design when site\, user\, and program are defined. His careful consideration of these critical decisions helps shape the outcome of the design and building process. Paul believes transformative change can happen at any scale\, and has led projects ranging from a children’s playhouse to a complex\, $160M community recreation centre. Paul finds particular delight in discovering and working in new communities throughout the province (big and small). \nHe has led several of our Tilt initiatives including the IDSwest stage design\, Coal Harbour Deck concept and the #MoreAwesomeNow Laneway Activation. \nPaul holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and a Masters of Architecture from the University of British Columbia and gained experience abroad in Switzerland and Russia\, where he designed an orphanage for a non-profit group. When not architecting\, he can be found exploring the remotest regions of British Columbia\, or hanging out at the cabin with his wife and three boys.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/webinar-beyond-net-zero-new-design-imperatives-for-vibrant-community-buildings/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,HSW,LU
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Waterworks Toronto: Adaptive Reuse and Integrated Urban Design in a Heritage Context
DESCRIPTION:AIA Canada is honoured to present \nWebinar | Waterworks Toronto: Adaptive Reuse and Integrated Urban Design in a Heritage Context \nDate: Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET \nCES: 1 AIA LU \nCourse Number:   2025AIACS08 \nProvider Name:    AIA Canada Society \nProvider Number: 100100113 \nREGISTER \nCourse Description \nThis course explores the architectural and urban design strategies behind Waterworks\, a hybrid mixed-use development located in downtown Toronto. Through the adaptive reuse of a 1932 Art Deco waterworks facility\, the project integrates residential housing\, community wellness infrastructure\, food-focused retail\, and a youth shelter—creating a dynamic civic hub. Participants will gain insight into how heritage conservation\, social equity\, and contemporary urban needs can be balanced through sensitive design interventions and programmatic integration. The presentation will include an overview of the project’s goals\, constraints\, design process\, and impact on the surrounding urban fabric. \nLearning Objectives \nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe methods for adaptive reuse and conservation of heritage industrial buildings within mixed-use urban developments.\nIdentify key strategies for integrating diverse community programs—such as housing\, wellness facilities\, retail\, and social services—into a cohesive architectural vision.\nEvaluate how building massing and orientation can preserve heritage features (e.g.\, daylight access to historic skylights) while accommodating new vertical construction.\nDiscuss urban design techniques used to enhance public connectivity\, pedestrian flow\, and site porosity in dense city environments.\n\nPresenters: \n \nDonald Schmitt | \nDonald Schmitt is a well-known Canadian architect whose practice is built on the transformative power of design. As a principal of Diamond Schmitt Architects\, he is committed to the design of architecture that transcends convention and enriches everyday life. He is passionate about holistic environmental\, social\, and economic sustainability practices\, with an emphasis on community wellness that simultaneously focuses on craft\, design resolution\, and proportional elegance. \nDon is the Founding Chair of the Public Art Commission for the City of Toronto for which he was awarded the Civic Medal and is currently a member of the University of Toronto Design Review Panel. He served on the Design Review Panel of the National Capital Commission for over a decade and for many years for Waterfront Toronto. \nHis notable work includes the transformation of two Canadian landmarks\, the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa (2019) and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa (2017); the 21-story Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto (2013)\, the largest child health research center in the world; Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver; and the compact mixed-use\, transit connected\, pedestrian oriented SmartCentres Place in Vaughan\, at 20 million square feet\, one of North America’s ground breaking new urban neighbourhoods. \nDonald Schmitt is a Member of the Order of Canada. \n  \n \nDuncan Bates | \nDuncan Bates has a broad range of design experience and has made significant contributions as a design leader since joining the firm in 2005. Projects include the envelope of the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at Sickkids Hospital and the PwC-YMCA Tower at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. \nAs a resident of Guelph\, Duncan is pleased to have led the competition-winning proposal for a new central library along with spearheading a master planning exercise to include two additional mixed-use towers and as many as 120 new residential units within the Baker District Redevelopment\, a transformational project in downtown Guelph. \nAs the design and project lead for the Waterworks mixed-use building\, Duncan oversaw the design and construction of the heritage adaptive re-use that incorporates a YMCA\, considerable European-influenced retail spaces and 290 residential units in downtown Toronto. He is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects including a 510-bed student residence currently under construction in Waterloo and a groundbreaking healthcare facility in Vancouver\, scheduled to start construction in September 2025. \nDuncan sits on a Region of Waterloo Design Review Panel and has previously participated as a jury member in the selection of public art for the City of Guelph in addition to being a guest critic at a number of post-secondary design institutions.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/webinar-waterworks-toronto-adaptive-reuse-and-integrated-urban-design-in-a-heritage-context/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Designing for Brand and Community: Exploring York University's School of Continuing Studies
DESCRIPTION:Image: York University School of Continuing Education\nArchitectural Firm: Perkins&Will\nPhoto Credit: Younes Bounhar\nWebinar | Designing for Brand and Community: Exploring York University’s School of Continuing Studies \nThursday\, 5 December\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm (ET)  \nProvider Name: AIA Canada Society\nProvider Number: 100100113\nCourse Number: 2024AIACS17\nCredit: 1 AIA Learning Unit (LU) \nRegistration Link | \nDesigning for Brand and Community: Exploring York University’s School of Continuing Studies \nCourse Description | \nParticipants will explore how the architectural design of York University’s School of Continuing Studies enhances the institution’s brand and business. Attendees will gain insights into how the building’s design fosters an academic community through strategic programming and architectural elements\, delve into the innovation around the building’s distinctive façade\, and discuss the resilience of iconic designs in adapting to change. \nLearning Objectives | \n\nLearn how the building’s unique architecture supports the brand and business for a distinct school within the York University community.\nUnderstand how architecture supports the development of an academic community through programming and design.\nUnderstand how the building’s unique double-curved façade was achieved using off-the-shelf products and systems.\nUnderstand how an iconic design can remain resilient to changes in use\, enrolment\, and programming.\n\nPresenters \n \nSafdar Abidi\, OAA\, ALBNL\, MRAIC\, LEED® AP BD+C \nPrincipal\, Higher Education\, Perkins&Will \nRole on the Project: Managing Principal \nCareer Bio: Safdar has developed a deep specialization in architectural design and strategic consulting services for Higher Education institutions over the last 15 years. As the leader of Perkins&Will’s Higher Education practice in Canada\, Safdar works closely with colleges and universities to continually deepen his understanding of their priorities and processes. He is passionate about collaborating with clients to “connect the dots” and develop creative strategies to enrich the student experience\, elevate institutional identity\, and maximize value for investments in campus projects. While leading client engagement\, business development\, design\, or project management\, Safdar guides project teams to pursue process and design solutions that are positive\, future focused\, and deeply responsive to the unique culture and mission of each client. More recently\, Safdar has applied the lenses of climate change\, social equity\, and Indigenous engagement to guide the visioning of goals and priorities for post-secondary projects. \n \nJon Loewen\, OAA\, MRAIC\, LEED® AP BD+C\, Certified Passive House Designer \nDesign Principal\, Perkins&Will \nRole on the project: Project Designer \nCareer Bio: Jon is an enthusiastic collaborator dedicated to high-performance design. Driven by a commitment to tackling complex problems with creativity and elegance\, he believes great design is a force which cultivates inspirational and inclusive communities. Jon’s award-winning design approach delivers creative vision and innovative solutions informed by a deep understanding of stakeholder and user priorities to maximize the potential of spaces for learning\, collaboration\, and well-being.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/webinar-designing-for-brand-and-community-exploring-york-universitys-school-of-continuing-studies/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY: Annual General Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025\, where your insights can help shape our path forward. Stay connected with the latest updates in our society\, and by attending\, you’ll earn 1 AIA LU! \n🎉 Special Highlight: Don’t miss the exclusive announcement of the 2024 AIA Canada Society Award Winners! This is your chance to celebrate excellence and recognize the outstanding achievements within our community. \nWhy You Should Attend: \n\nCelebrate Excellence – Be the first to hear the announcement of the 2024 AIA Canada Society Award Winners.\nMeet your 2025 Board of Directors – Gain insight into the leadership driving AIA Canada Society forward.\nEarn 1 AIA LU – Get credit while staying informed.\nShape the Future – Be a part of the discussions that guide our community.\n\n🔗 Register Now \nIt only takes a minute! Secure your spot for this important meeting and make your voice heard. \nMark Your Calendar: \nThis is your opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our award winners\, engage with the leadership\, and help steer the direction of AIA Canada Society for the coming year. \nIf you have any questions or need further information\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@aiacanadasociety.org \nLook forward to see you on November 27!
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/aia-canada-society-annual-general-meeting-2024/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T120000
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SUMMARY:New Webinar | Design Awards Series | Adaptive Reuse in Action: Transforming Spaces\, Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Image: Facility Chicago\, Chicago Illinois\, U.S.A\nArchitectural Firm: Carlo Parente\nPhoto Credit: Michelle Litvin\nWebinar | Design Awards Series | Adaptive Reuse in Action: Transforming Spaces\, Building Community \nThursday\, 18 July\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST)  \nProvider Name: AIA Canada Society\nProvider Number: 100100113\nCourse Number: 2024AIACS10\nCredit: 1 AIA HSW Learning Unit (LU) \nRegistration Link | \nAdaptive Reuse in Action: Transforming Spaces\, Building Community \nCourse Description | \nThis course presents two projects awarded Canada Design Awards of merit and citation in 2023 by Carlo Parente Architecture Inc. (CPAI) Both projects are stories of revival\, drawing upon the stories\, histories\, and materials embedded in two seemingly obsolete buildings – a former mason’s workshop in an ordinary Chicago neighbourhood and a structure on a decommissioned historic hog farm in the German countryside. These geographically and typologically divergent projects transform former places of production into new types of live/workspace\, each including private and public realms. \nLearning Objectives | \n\nUnderstanding Adaptive Reuse Principles: Learn fundamental concepts and benefits of adaptive reuse in architecture\, including how it integrates preservation with modern functionality and sustainability.\nAnalyzing Design Strategies for Addressing New Ways of Living: Explore the design strategies used to create mixed-use spaces that balance private and communal needs and understand how these strategies can foster community engagement.\nEvaluating the Impact of Art and Community in Architectural Design: Examine the role of art and community in adaptive reuse projects and assess how these elements can transform a building into a hub for artistic collaboration and neighborhood revitalization.\nPromoting Sustainable Practices in Architecture through Adaptive Reuse: Identify sustainable practices employed in adaptive reuse projects\, focusing on resource repurposing\, waste minimization\, and using passive and active systems.\n\nPresenter | \n \n \nImage: Farm 2.0\, Lippetal Germany\nArchitectural Firm: Carlo Parente Architects Inc.\nPhoto Credit: Carlo Parente Architects.Inc
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/new-webinar-design-awards-series-adaptive-reuse-in-action-transforming-spaces-building-community/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,HSW,LU
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SUMMARY:You are invited! To AIA Canada Society's Member Reception on Thursday\, June 27\, 6-8 p.m. at LightForm Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Image: Canoe Landing Campus\, Toronto ON\nArchitect: ZAS Architects Inc.\nPhoto Credit: Michael Muraz\n\nWe are excited to host our Summer Social event in Toronto\, \nwelcoming AIA Canada members to connect in person \nat this upcoming reception. \nThursday\, June 27\, 6-8 p.m. at \nLightForm Toronto \n267 Niagara St.\, Toronto \nSuperb beverages and appetizers will be served \nOur special guest and speaker of the evening will be Paul Stevens of ZAS Architects + Interiors\, who will be presenting the AIA Award winning project – Canoe Landing Campus. (AIA members will receive 1 AIA LU for continuing education\, pending approval) \nWe hope you can join us for an evening of engaging and stimulating conversation. \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, June 21 to let us know you’ll be attending. You are welcome to invite a colleague. \nWe’re excited to meet you! \n\nWe would like to thank our generous sponsor of the event: \n \nEstablished in 1997\, LightForm is a leading provider of architectural and decorative lighting solutions. With a portfolio of top global and exclusive brands\, LightForm helps Canada’s design professionals illuminate their projects\, bridging the gap between design aesthetics and electrical functionality with the support of its UL Lab for Canadian certifications. \nhttps://www.lightformshop.com \n\n \nCommisso Estate Winery is a 32-acre winery and bed & breakfast situated on the 75-year-old vineyard at the top of the Niagara Escarpment. The winery specializes in premium\, small-lot VQA wines\, with a particular focus on Appassimento wines and big\, bold reds. It is surrounded by lush vineyards and stunning gardens. \nhttps://www.commisso.ca
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/you-are-invited-to-aia-canada-societys-member-reception-on-thursday-june-27-in-toronto/
LOCATION:LIGHTFORM\, 267 Niagara Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 2L5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Design Awards,HSW,LocalMeetup,LU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T130000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Toward Zero: Transforming Community Recreation Facilities for a Sustainable Future - Thursday\, June 13\, 12:00-1:00pm EST
DESCRIPTION:Image: Neil Campbell Rowing Centre\nDesign Architect: MJMA Architecture & Design\nAssociate Architect: Raimondo + Associates Architects\nPhoto Credit: Scott Norsworthy\nWebinar | \nDesign Awards Series | Navigating Toward Zero: Transforming Community Recreation Facilities for a Sustainable Future \nThursday\, 13 June\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST)  \nProvider Name: AIA Canada Society\nProvider Number: 100100113\nCourse Number: 2024AIACS07\nCredit: 1 AIA Learning Unit (LU) \nRegistration Link | \nNavigating Toward Zero: Transforming Community Recreation Facilities for a Sustainable Future \nCourse Description | \nArena and aquatic facilities are often the most recognizable and significant public buildings in many communities. Given their high occupant loads\, long operational hours and inherently large volumes\, these buildings face significant challenges as our industry accepts the responsibility of steering the built world towards a zero-emissions future. These facilities must also sustain challenging interior environments that require specially treated air\, water\, and ice—all of which are delivering tightly regulated conditions regardless of exterior temperatures. This presentation will discuss strategies to lower embodied and operational carbon and reduce operational energy in this most essential of community building types. The session will focus on two case studies: the Western North York Community Centre\, on track to be one of Canada’s first Net-Zero Energy aquatics-based zero-carbon project\, and the King Township Recreation Centre\, which is the first facility in Canada combining arenas and aquatics to receive CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Design certification. We will describe the challenges and opportunities encountered on our path to a Zero Carbon future. \nLearning Objectives | \n\nUnderstand the practical and political challenges facing architects as we bring zero carbon principles to public projects.\nUnderstand ZCB Design and its relationship to architectural\, structural and mechanical systems for this project type.\nPinpoint various design strategies that were significant contributors to a ZCB design target.\nUnderstand lessons learned as industry standards for this level of performance evolve and improve.\n\nWe will use two case studies of projects in development to do this – the Western North York Community Centre and the ZCB-certified Township Wide Recreation Centre in King \nPresenters | \nJeanne Ng Jeanne Ng is a Senior Principal at MJMA Architecture & Design. She has been instrumental in furthering MJMA’s architecture and community engagement goals since 1997. She has taken a key role in many of the firm’s most notable community-focused projects that foster social cohesion\, such as the Regent Park (Pam McConnell) Aquatic Centre\, the Audley Recreation Centre & Library\, and the Wellesley Community Centre and St. James Town Library. A champion of sustainability\, she has led research initiatives like MJMA’s Embodied Carbon Benchmarking Study for community recreation centres\, and is the Project Principal on the Western North York Community Centre—which is on target to be one of Canada’s first Net-Zero aquatic-based community centres. \n  \nMarc Downing \nA Principal at MJMA\, Marc has been practicing his highly environmentally sensitive approach to architecture—first developed during the pursuit of a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Architecture\, both at the University of Waterloo. As a core member of MJMA’s community and recreation design team\, Marc has led arena projects across Canada. His projects are typically part of a larger public precinct\, forming relationships to existing buildings at the civic scale. Marc’s work is rooted in the idea that assembly space is always malleable; the challenges of multiple program types necessitate hybrid\, multi-use design solutions. He is the Project Principal on the King Township-Wide Recreation Complex which is the first public aquatic and arena facility to achieve Zero Carbon Design certification in Canada.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/navigating-toward-zero-transforming-community-recreation-facilities-for-a-sustainable-future-thursday-june-13-1200-100pm-est/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240605T193000
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SUMMARY:AIA International Celebration: A Reception Honoring Global Sections and Design Awards Winners - June 5\, 5:30-7:30pm
DESCRIPTION:AIA International is excited to announce their Reception as part of AIA24 in Washington D.C.\, and we hope you can join us there!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAIA International Celebration: A Reception Honoring Global Sections and Design Awards Winners\nWhen: Wednesday 5 June 2024 @ 17:30-19:30 (Eastern US time) \nWhere: Marriott Marquis\, Marquis Salon 1\, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20001 \nPlease register here to help with our event planning! \nRegistration Link \nRegistration is FREE but spaces are limited. \nEvent Description \nMeet and mingle with representatives of AIA International’s leadership\, the seven AIA international Chapters – AIA UK\, AIA Continental Europe\, AIA Hong Kong\, AIA Japan\, AIA Middle East\, AIA Shanghai\, AIA Canada Society – and the newly formed Sections\, AIA Latin America\, AIA Southeast Asia\, AIA South Korea\, AIA Taipei and AIA Sub-Saharan Africa. We invite you to celebrate our global community with members in over 100 countries. Join us to recognize AIA International Design Awards winners\, and network with representatives of other nations’ architectural organizations attending AIA24. \nQuestions? Email Genie Khmelnitski at AdministrativeDirector@aiainternational.org. \nFind us here on the Conference Schedule >>>. \nThis event is made possible with the generous support of NorthGlass. \nPlease consider them for your next project. Further information at: https://www.northglass.global/.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/aia-international-celebration-a-reception-honoring-global-sections-and-design-awards-winners-june-5-530-730pm/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Washington\, DC  901 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington\, DC 20001 United States\, Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, DC 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Design Awards
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
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SUMMARY:AIA24  Conference on Architecture & Design
DESCRIPTION:We often talk about the future. This conference is where the AEC industry gathers to define it\, design it\, and connect across industries to build it.  Join us in Washington\, D.C.\, June 5-8\, 2024\, for the architecture and design event of the year! \nAIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 \nUniting to solve today’s challenges \nThe most impactful\, forward-thinking solutions result from a convergence of thought. Solving today’s environmental\, social\, and ethical challenges requires bringing together diverse perspectives across the multiple disciplines of the built environment. \nEnter the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24)\, happening June 5–8 in Washington\, D.C.\, home to AIA’s new global campus\, several AIA chapters\, and some of the most influential architecture\, design firms\, and manufacturers in the world. \nEvery year\, the AIA and AEC communities convene to network\, share knowledge\, and find solutions to design a better world. The conference fuses together industries\, identities\, skills\, styles\, and values\, to establish a new multidisciplinary understanding of today’s most pressing issues. And it unites tradition and innovation\, art and technology\, form and function\, old and new\, and global and local to examine\, educate\, and find solutions. \nThrough networking\, education\, events\, tours\, and the industry’s largest expo\, AIA24 fosters cross-industry collaborations and solutions between licensed architects\, design professionals\, associates\, engineers\, contractors\, interior designers\, landscape architects\, firm owners\, owners/clients\, emerging professionals\, and beyond to showcase the strength of the AEC industry. \nUniting toward better outcomes highlights the value in each other’s unique skill sets and positions architects\, designers\, engineers\, and builders as leaders designing a better world\, together. \nAIA gives you a dynamic\, ever-changing\, infinite view into the world of architecture that informs you and makes your architecture better.\n—TAKASHI YANAI\, FAIA\, EHRLICH YANAI RHEE CHANEY ARCHITECTS \nBe a part of this defining AEC industry event! Connect with your peers and lend your voice and expertise to design a better world. \n 
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/aia24-conference-on-architecture-design/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education,Design Awards,HSW,LU
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTSTAMP:20240220T022842Z
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SUMMARY:AIA International Spring Conference - March 14-16\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Cost: FREE (for AIA members and Non-members) \nTotal CES: Estimated 20+ LU/ HSWs for AIA Members \nEvent Description\nThe construction industry is a significant emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs)\, from the production of materials to the heating\, cooling and maintenance of existing buildings and infrastructure. To achieve emission reduction targets by 2050\, new low carbon technologies and tools are needed to support further advancements in the construction sector. \nNew solutions will support these requirements\, including lifecycle performance of buildings and infrastructure\, digitalization\, construction practices and materials. From a regulatory perspective\, there are multiple paths to achieve net zero. This provides an opportunity to advocate for careful system upgrades and modernization of existing facilities. It also elevates the importance of building reuse as part of climate action and as a residential solution. \nJoin us for a global discussion about how architects and others around the world are finding innovative ways to evolve the industry! \nThis 3-day virtual conference will bring you lectures\, panel discussions\, building tours and more from around the world. Conference sessions will be hosted by the 7 International Chapters in Canada\, Europe\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, the Middle East\, Shanghai\, and the United Kingdom\, the International Sections in Southeast Asia\, Taipei and South Korea\, and more of our members worldwide! \nAttendance is free and open to all\, whether you are an AIA member or not. Sessions will be available on demand following the conference day. AIA members can receive CES credits for participating live\, or for watching on demand. \nWe are excited to bring you speakers at the forefront of sustainability from various backgrounds. Keynotes will include Dr. Trevor Nightingale\, Associate Vice President of Engineering at the National Research Council Canada; David Lake\, FAIA and Ted Flato\, FAIA\, the 2024 AIA Gold Medal winners; and Illya Azaroff\, FAIA. \nRegistration is FREE! Sign up today. \nREGISTER HERE\nThis event is organized by AIA International and we reserve the right based on reasonable assessment of the circumstances to exclude individuals who display unprofessional or disruptive behaviour. AIA International\, its programmers and moderators can and will select those questions and comments they deem pertinent to the talk and program.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/aia-international-spring-conference-march-14-16-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education,Design Awards,HSW,LU
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SUMMARY:Design Award Presentation Series Webinar 1 | 2023 Student Showcase | Wednesday\, 28 February | 12:00 - 1:30pm (EDT)
DESCRIPTION:AIA Canada Society is proud to present the first webinar of the 2023 Design Award Presentation Series – Unveiling Excellence: AIA Design Award Winners 2023 Student Showcase \nJoin us on February 28\, Noon – 1:30pm (EDT) \nCredits: 1.5 AIA LU \nAIA Provider: 100100113 \nCourse No.: 2024AIACS01 \nREGISTER HERE \nCourse Description: \nJoin us for an inspiring journey through the outstanding design achievements of the next generation in architecture. This Continuing Education course will feature the award-winning projects of Alex Romanov\, Gabriel Garofalo\, and Nour Abdelfattah\, recipients of the prestigious American Institute of Architects (AIA) Canada Society Design Award for 2023. Gain unique insights into the creative processes\, innovative solutions\, and impactful contributions these emerging talents have made to the field of architecture. This course is designed to provide architects\, designers\, and industry professionals with a platform to explore groundbreaking ideas\, cutting-edge designs\, the future of architectural excellence and valuable insights into the future of architecture\, as exemplified by the exceptional work of the student winners – Alex Romanov\, Gabriel Garofalo\, and Nour Abdelfattah. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAnalyze Innovative Design Approaches\nUnderstand Sustainable Design Strategies\nEvaluate Spatial and Aesthetic Considerations\nExplore Technological Integration\n\nModerator: \nAIA Canada Society is honored to have Dr. Brian Sinclair serve as the moderator for this event. \nDr. Brian R. Sinclair PhD DrHC FRAIC AIA (Intl Assoc) is an award-winning Professor of Architecture + Environmental Design\, and former Dean\, in the School of Architecture\, Planning + Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary\, Canada. He is president of sinclairstudio inc.\, a consulting firm engaged in a diverse international array of research & design projects. His expertise\, experience and engagement span the breadth from science and technologies to art and humanities. With a strong commitment to interdisciplinarity\, integration and holism\, Sinclair performs across a wide spectrum of roles\, including educator\, practitioner\, scholar and administrator. Professional memberships include the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Fellowships in the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the International Institute for Advanced Studies in Systems Research & Cybernetics (IIAS). Professor Sinclair has garnered numerous honors & accolades\, including awards for Outstanding Achievements\, Best Papers and Scholarly Contributions. Scholarship areas include professional practice\, design methods\, systems\, open building & agile architecture\, environmental psychology\, international development\, informal settlements\, urban studies\, sustainability\, and the collision of science + spirit. \n\nAbout the AIA Canada Society Awards Program \nThe AIA Canada Society chapter\, looks to the future and envisions what the built environment of tomorrow will be like. Discovering and promoting new generations of architects\, those who will build on the foundation of the masters and forge new paths of innovation and development\, is a priority of the AIA Canada Society.  Our focus is to advance the appreciation of academic architectural ideas and promote and provide publicity to architecture students. \nSpeakers \n\n     \n\nAlexander Romanov  \nProject – the Bark Haus (Featured Image Above) \nCentennial College\, Toronto\, ON \nAlexander Romanov is a versatile professional with a background spanning biomedical sciences and architecture. After graduating with honors from Ryerson University\, now the Toronto Metropolitan University\, he explored healthcare through experiences in pediatric endocrinology and general surgery in Warsaw\, Poland. \nDriven by a passion for creativity and design\, Alexander made a pivotal transition to the field of architecture. He honed his skills at Centennial College before earning a Masters of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University\, where he delved deeper into architectural theory\, design principles\, and innovative methodologies. \nCurrently serving as an Intern Architect at Romanov Romanov Architects Inc.\, he shapes the firm’s diverse portfolio\, from custom homes to townhouse developments and mixed-use projects\, blending aesthetics with functionality to enrich communities and enhancing the built environment. \n\n    \n\nGabriel Garofalo \nProject – Digital Endemicity: Localized Characteristics for Architectural Fabrication \nToronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, ON \nGabriel Garofalo is an Intern Architect with the OAA and a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master of Architecture program in 2023\, where he received the RAIC Honour Roll Award. Prior to his graduate studies\, Gabriel earned his Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Science from TMU in 2021 where he embarked on a 16-month co-op internship before his final year. He is currently working at NEUF architects in Toronto where he is gaining experience designing and managing residential\, commercial\, and industrial architecture projects.  He attempts to incorporate his passion for technology\, craft\, and sustainable design into all his work\, with an emphasis on enhancing our relationship with our local built environment. \n\n     \n\nNour Abdelfattah \nProject – The Dufferin Grove High School and Community Centre \nToronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, ON \nNour Abdelfattah is an architectural science student currently enrolled in the co-op program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Nour’s winning project represents the culmination and redevelopment of her 3rd year studio project this past year. Nour actively pursues her passion for architecture and continuously strives to enhance her skills and knowledge in the field. \n  \nAbout the AIA Canada Society Awards Program \nThe AIA Canada Society chapter\, looks to the future and envisions what the built environment of tomorrow will be like. Discovering and promoting new generations of architects\, those who will build on the foundation of the masters and forge new paths of innovation and development\, is a priority of the AIA Canada Society. \nOur focus is to advance the appreciation of academic architectural ideas and promote and provide publicity to architecture students. \nWe would like to thank the AIA National 2023 Component Matching Scholarship Grant Program for their generous support. It is thanks to the joint scholarship program between AIA Canada Society and the American Institute of Architects that the AIA Canada Society Student Scholarship Award is possible.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/design-award-presentation-series-webinar-1-2023-student-showcase-wednesday-28-february-1200-130pm-edt/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY:2022 AGM + Design Awards
DESCRIPTION:2022 AGM + Design Award Winners Announcement! \nJoin us on November 23 at Noon \nWinners of this years Design Awards will be announced! \nInspirational Projects! Don’t miss it. \nAIA Canada Society\, the Canadian Chapter of the American Institute of Architects will be holding its 4th General Meeting of its members on November 23\, 2022 (Wednesday) at Noon. \nTIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST \nCREDIT: 1 AIA LU \nCOURSE NUMBER: 2022AIACS014 \nAGM AGENDA \n\nWelcome\nCall to Order\nApproval of Agenda\nProtocols for the Annual Meeting\nRecognition\nOficer Reports\nAnnouncing the winners of the Design Awards 2022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION for AGM
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/5609/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,LU
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SUMMARY:Design Award Series - Webinar 4: Henriquez Partners Architects
DESCRIPTION:Design Award Series – Webinar 4 | Thursday\, 17 November\, 2022 | Henriquez Partners Architects | Live @ 1:00 – 2:00 pm (EDT)\n\n\nProvider Name:     AIA Canada Society\nProvider Number:  100100113\nCourse Number: 2022AIACS004\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description:\nThis course is a presentation of the two award winning projects of the AIA Canada Design Awards 2021. Project 1: The Central Presbyterian Church (CPC) redevelopment is the result of a unique partnership between Henriquez Partners architects and the project’s clients: a church that has served Vancouver’s West End for over 90 years and a collaborative Vancouver developer. Project 2: Mirvish Village project marks a shift in Toronto city-building with a development model featuring affordable rental housing\, generous public spaces\, and vibrant micro-retail.\n\nLearning Objectives:\nProject 1:\n(1) To learn the role of the architect as a pivotal facilitator\, helping to craft unique deals that lead to meaningful projects.\n(2) To learn the importance of building trust and embracing risk to achieve award-winning design.\n(3) Nurturing opportunities for a true integration of art within architecture.\n(4) To learn the value of collaboration in enriching mutual goals\, increasing public amenity contributions\, and strengthening design.\nProject 2:\n(5) To Learn about the vital role of public consultation in shaping successful community building and achieving rezoning goals.\n(6) To learn about the approaches to thoughtfully integrating large mixed-use developments into low-density\, historic neighbourhoods.\n(7) Going beyond environmental considerations to achieve holistic sustainability.\n(8) To understand re-introducing an element of analog into the design process of complex projects.\n\n\nAbout the Presentation:\nShawn Lapointe\, Principal at Henriquez\, will present the Central Presbyterian Church.\nDallas Hong\, Director of Architecture at Henriquez\, will present Mirvish Village.\nThis course is registered for 1 AIA learning unit.
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/passive-house-facades-best-practice-principles-and-case-studies/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Design Awards,HSW,LU
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SUMMARY:2022 AIA Intl Design Awards - Submissions Open - DEADLINE EXTENSION
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 AIA International Design Awards are now open for submissions and we are excited for you to share your work! \nDeadline Extension – There is still time to start your submission for the 2022 Design Awards! \nSubmit by August 19\, 2022\, 5:00pm Eastern US Time \n18 days Left! \nIf you have been considering submitting for the 2022 AIA International Design Awards\, there is now more time to do so. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the extended deadline and send your submissions! \nMORE INFO >>>> \nWe invite everyone to start preparing your submissions for the 2022 Design Awards! \nEligibility is open – we welcome entries from our International Associates licensed around the world\, US-based AIA firms practicing abroad and all of our active International Members and International Chapter Members working and practicing globally. \nLet’s showcase the best architecture in the world together! \nThe Sustainable Future Award developed with Dow is an opportunity for us to further recognise eligible Award winners\, so we encourage all your submissions to highlight health and sustainable initiatives. \nWe look forward to celebrating excellence in global design and announcing the winners at the AIA International Conference in London on September 30\, 2022! \nSUBMIT HERE \n 
URL:https://www.aiacanadasociety.org/event/2022-aia-intl-design-awards-submissions-open/
CATEGORIES:Design Awards
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