AIA Middle Tennessee News Feed

Ron Gobbell to Rappel off Building for Special Olympics TN

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:13:03 GMT

Ron Gobbell, AIA, plans to rappel off of Nashville City Center on September 10th. You can spectate, and contribute to the cause!

Rooted in Place: Citizen Architect Documentary Chronicles Samuel Mockbee, FAIA, and the Rural Studio

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:27:43 GMT

Of all the accumulated, Deep South homespun wisdom Samuel Mockbee, FAIA, ever taught his students or contemporaries, perhaps the most important was this: “If it has moral merit, it deserves the title ‘architecture.’”

These words, spoken to Architectural Record in 2001, could be misconstrued as a toothless, idealized cliché until one truly examines the plain reality of most building done every day. Then it’s understood as a declaration (which could have been Mockbee’s epitaph—he died in 2001) that defines the window in time he and his Rural Studio at Auburn University re-established a moral agenda for architecture, looking both backward and forward to past ambitions and future aspirations for design. This window in time will be opened wide on August 23, when the documentary film Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio premieres on PBS.

Nominee for GS Region Directory Cyril Stewart, AIA Addresses Members

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:34:24 GMT

In December 2010, an AIA Tennessee member will begin three years' service on the National AIA Board of Directors. Cyril Stewart, AIA is Middle Tennessee's nominee.

EP Tour - ICON Condos and Velocity Residences

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:07:21 GMT

Join the AIAMIDTN Emerging Professionals for a tour of these two Gulch multi-family projects.

ARE Prep Courses @ Convention

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:49:50 GMT

Final word on the ARE prep sessions during the 2010 AIATN Convention and Expo

EP Tour - Room in the Inn

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:36:01 GMT

Glen Oxford of Oxford Architecture has agreed to take us on a tour on his new project "Room in the Inn".

Workshop: Maximizing FEMA Funding In A Post Disaster Environment... and the Architect's Role

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:36:22 GMT

There is hope for recovery after the flood for our community but I need your participation as an AIA Member and as an Architect! I have been coordinating for the past six weeks with AIA Tennessee, AIA Louisiana and AIA National to identify experts to bring to Nashville regarding the flood recovery. Next week you have the opportunity to meet live and in person AIA member Charlotte Spencer Smith, and flood recovery experts Frank LaCourse and Mike Clark of the Baton Rouge Firm CSRS. This team is coming here to discuss flooding and to help us evaluate our situation and what we can expect for our long-term economy. We previously introduced them on May the 3rd via a national webinar and now they are coming here Thursday June 24th to teach “Maximize FEMA Funding in a Post Disaster Environment and The Architects Role Session II”. This is going to be a lecture followed by a 1-2 hour hands on workshop. All elected officials, architects, engineers, city planners and community leaders are invited to attend. AIA members are encouraged to reach out to our community leaders and bring them along. AIA is doing this at no cost to attend but sees this as a great investment in our members and in our community. It is imperative that you participate or have someone from your firm be present! We will hold this session at the Maxwell House downstairs in one of the ballrooms. The registration will open at 8:30 the session will start at 9:00 am promptly. We will provide morning coffee and Danish. Please email Patsy to reserve your spot since the space is limited to 60. If the response is strong enough we can repeat the course on Friday the 25th but I need your responses ASAP! You will receive up to 4 HSW and Sustainable Design AIA/CES Learning Units.

June 24th 8:30 Registration the session starts at 9:00 am at the Millennium Maxwell House (downstairs). AIA Middle TN, AIA Tennessee, AIA Louisiana and AIA National are bringing this continuing education workshop to you.

ArchRecord Cocktail Napkin Sketch Contest

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:44:37 GMT

Architects have long been known to grab a cocktail napkin and start sketching when explaining or working out a design concept. Stories abound about famous works of architecture resulting from this seemingly effortless gesture. In this increasingly digital age, Architectural Record hopes to encourage such spontaneous creativity with its own cocktail napkin sketch contest. All materials must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 21, 2010.

Maximizing FEMA Funding In A Post Disaster Environment... and the Architect's Role

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:42:11 GMT

Join us for a primer on FEMA evaluation processes, and how to secure funding for flood damaged properties.

Gresham, Smith and Partners Honored For Two Projects in Annual Metropolitan Historical Commission Preservation Awards

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:42:06 GMT

Hotel Indigo and Church of Scientology Building Renovations Honored for Preserving Historic Integrity of Existing Structures.

Beyond The Motor City Film Screening

Fri, 28 May 2010 20:54:58 GMT

The American Planning Association is dedicated to fostering an exchange of ideas between planners, and thought that you and your colleagues might be interested in attending a screening of the PBS film, Beyond the Motor City, on June 17, 2010. This screening, to be held at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, is part of a multi-city screening tour with the film this spring: The Blueprint America Screening Tour.

Civic Design Center announces “Germantown Gateway Design Competition”

Thu, 20 May 2010 18:16:40 GMT

The Nashville Civic Design Center (NCDC) is excited to announce the Germantown Gateway Design Competition, to solicit designs for the creation of gateway identities for one of Nashville’s most historic neighborhoods.

PechaKucha Night Nashville : Be a Part of the Community

Thu, 20 May 2010 18:05:35 GMT

Give a designer a microphone, and they’ll talk forever. On that idea, PechaKucha was born.

The idea of PechaKucha|Nashville is to bring together the many faces and ideas of Nashville into one creative media. From the stories of yesterday to the ideas of tomorrow, Nashville has a story to tell and this is the avenue to tell it.

Nashville has been selected as the 290th city, worldwide, to host a PechaKucha Night. The event is free so bring friends and join us for PKN Nashville Vol. 1

Help Make Lawmakers Aware of the Continuing Credit Crisis

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:12:16 GMT

Today Baltimore architect Jim Determan, AIA, will testify before a key U.S. House committee about the credit crisis that has put thousands of building projects on hold and caused so many architects to lose their jobs.

Jim will tell the Financial Services Committee that getting banks to lend again must be Congress’ top priority as it tackles the economic crisis, and that architects are ready to drive the recovery – once projects get moving again. (You can read Jim’s testimony here.)

It’s a vitally important message that Jim will give to the lawmakers on the Committee – but we need your help in making sure that every member of the House and Senate hears it.

So please click on this link and send a message to your representatives that freeing up credit for design and construction projects must be Congress’ Job Number One

Table Facilitators Needed for Fairgrounds Meeting

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:13:23 GMT

On Monday, May 10th, the NCDC will host the second public meeting for the redevelopment of the TN State Fairgrounds site, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Fairgrounds Taskforce. This meeting will occur at Wilson Hall on the Fairgrounds site, from 6:00-8:30 pm.

How to Help - Flood Disaster Relief

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:06:53 GMT

While your home and office may have been spared any major damage, there are many opportunities to help others less fortunate as the water recedes. Read on to find out ways to help the community.

Board of Architectural & Engineering Examiners Relocated

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:44:29 GMT

A message from John A. Cothron, Executive Director, Board of Architectural & Engineering Examiners, relaying a temporary change in the A&E office.

An Associate at the Capital – Grassroots 2010

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:08:31 GMT

AIA Middle Tennessee's own Patrick Weber, Assoc AIA, made the cold trip to AIA Grassroots, and returned with some observations.

Interview with the architectural economist

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:44:51 GMT

Kermit Baker is the chief economist for the AIA, where he analyzes business and construction trends in the U.S. economy and examines their impact on AIA members and the architectural profession. Recently, the BSA talked to Baker about the economy, our profession and his work for both the AIA and on the first comprehensive analysis of U.S. remodeling activity ever undertaken by the Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Message from the President

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT

AIA Middle Tennessee President David Hawkins, AIA regarding his vision for the 2010 year.

AIA/NAC Jason Pettigrew ARE Scholarship

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:27:03 GMT

Each year since 1949, The American Institute of Architects has celebrated outstanding dedication to the profession of architecture through the Institute Awards program. Upon the inception of the National Associates Committee (NAC) in October 2000, the committee had launched an awards program to recognize Associate members on a national level for their accomplishments through the year.

UT and NCDC host new lecture series: "Designing Environments for Health"

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:44:48 GMT

Nashville, TN - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Architecture and Design in collaboration with the Nashville Civic Design Center (NCDC) is pleased to present the lecture series, “Designing Environments for Health” that explores how the built environment influences our physical, mental, social health.

Masonry Institute's Young Architects Forum Competition Announced

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:35:07 GMT

It's that time again! The Young Architects Forum Competition is here again and we look forward to your entries!

Major Announcement on Regional Transportation Efforts to come at Middle Tennessee Mayors Caucus and Transit Alliance Meeting on February 4th, 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:05:25 GMT

At the upcoming February 4th meeting of the Middle Tennessee Mayors Caucus, the newly-elected MPO Board Chair, Mayor Karl Dean of Nashville, will announce details of a critical period in 2010 for public and municipal involvement in a multi-billion dollar transportation investments for the region.

Earl Swensson, FAIA Presented First-ever Martha Rivers Ingram Arts Visionary Award

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:31:09 GMT

The Bowtie Awards event, held Tuesday, January 26 at the Wildhorse Saloon and sponsored by the Arts & Businesss Council of Greater Nashville, presented Earl S. Swensson, FAIA, the first-ever Martha Rivers Ingram Arts Visionary Award. Steve Turner, master of ceremonies, presented the award...

ULI Nashville Excellence in Development Awards Call for Entries

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:09:42 GMT

ULI Nashville proudly presents its 2nd annual Excellence in Development Awards. Deadline for application submission is February 19, 2010...

2010 Brick in Architecture Awards Call for Entries

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:37:45 GMT

Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has sponsored one of the country's most prestigious architectural award programs - The Brick In Architecture Awards...

Emerging Professionals tour (n) habit

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:24:13 GMT

(n) habit, a home supply and design store on 12th South that sells environmentally sustainable products for home and business, hosted this month's EP tour...

Visual Acoustics, a film about Julius Shulman, showing in Nashville

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:04:42 GMT

Visual Acoustics, a film about Julius Shulman, a great architectural photographer since the 1930s, is showing at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville beginning January 21st.

No January Chapter Meeting

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:02:29 GMT

An AIA Middle Tennessee Chapter Meeting is not scheduled for January.

AIA Membership Dues Tax Deduction Update

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:59:20 GMT

AIA Middle Tennessee has been informed that the deductiblity of dues information on your 2010 AIA membership renewal invoices has been updated. Read more...

RSVP to the 2009 Holiday Reception

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:57:07 GMT

2009 Design Awards Submission Deadline Today!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:56:27 GMT

AIA Strategic Plan Webcast and Resources for Your Practice

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:37:37 GMT

ARE/IDP Happy Hour

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:57:37 GMT

Raymond M. Pratt, ESA Principal, Dies at 79

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:51:04 GMT

Patrick Weber, Assoc AIA, Appointed Gulf States Regional Associate Director

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:12:40 GMT

ESa Only Southeast Architectural Firm in Planetree Network

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:27:45 GMT

YAF Rebuilding Together Call for Volunteers

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:20:55 GMT

Nashville 2054 Art and Design Competition

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:47:33 GMT

2009 Design Awards Call for Entries

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:17:25 GMT

Join Mayor Karl Dean for Deaderick Street Celebration

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:37:23 GMT

GreenLeaf 3D offers "LEEDing The Way - Nashville" Conference

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:50:08 GMT

Rebuilding Together Nashville participates in National Day of Service

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:31:08 GMT

Michael Lewis Passes Summer 2009

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:48:45 GMT

Michael Lewis Passes Summer 2009

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:48:45 GMT

Officer Recommendations, 2054 Competition & New Accreditations

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:16:11 GMT

GSP Selected for Chinese Hospital

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:39:16 GMT

Big Draw Nashville call for volunteers and participants

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:47:25 GMT

Franklin Names Ken Scalf to Sustainability Commission

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:30:54 GMT

COTE Rafting and Corrections

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:27:52 GMT

AIA Tennessee Announces Design Award Winners 2009

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:50:46 GMT

Local RFQ: Centennial Park Master Plan

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:27:24 GMT

NCARB Paperless Reporting

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:20:19 GMT

Tennessee Scholarships available for National Preservation Conference

Wed, 20 May 2009 21:39:41 GMT

2009 Annual Architecture Golf Tournament Announced

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:04 GMT

Emerging Professionals announce 2009 EP Competition

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:03 GMT

Oblique Series Continues

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

2009 AIA Gulf States Design Awards

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT