April 2010 - AIA Montgomery

Monthly Meeting │● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Chapter Message │● ● ● ● ● ●
April 21, 2010 │ Wed. 11:45
The Alabama Architectural Foundation (AAF)
named Major L. Holland, FAIA, as its
Distinguished Architect, and recognized the
Newbern Fire Station/Town Hall designed by
the Auburn University Rural Studio with its
Significant Building Award. Both awards were
given at the Alabama Council of The American
Institute of Architects Design Awards Gala, held
in Birmingham on February 11th.
This month’s luncheon will again be held in the
Montgomery Room (located on the first floor) at
The Montgomery Country Club.
All attendees will have an opportunity to be awarded
a $50 gift card to Chappy’s Deli.
Sponsor & Speaker │● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Located in Montgomery, AL, Weiss Flooring, Inc.,
is a commercial flooring contractor that has been in
business since 1991. To date we have completed
more that 3500 commercial flooring projects which
include installation of carpet, vinyl composition tile,
heat welded and flash coved sheet vinyl, wood
flooring, stained concrete and all types of hard tile.
Project types include malls, churches, military
installations, office buildings, air ports, hospitals,
libraries, schools, universities, entertainment and
sports facilities to name a few.
Owned by Robert Weiss, our company has more
that 90 years of combined floor covering experience.
We are certified by the Floor Covering Installation
Board and the State of Alabama Licensing Board for
General Contractors. Our continuing goal is to
provide excellence in products, installation and
service in the approximate 250 mile radius that we
cover.
April 2010
Additionally, the AAF recently named its
scholarship
the
Alabama
Architectural
Foundation Charles A. Moss Scholarship, after
past executive director Charlie Moss, AIA. The
scholarship awards up to $2,000 to both Auburn
University and Tuskegee University to benefit
deserving students pursuing an education in
architecture or other design disciplines.
The AAF is a non-profit, donor-supported
organization dedicated to elevating the
appreciation and understanding of architecture
and the built environment and to helping with
loans and scholarships for architectural
students.
For more about the AAF’s efforts to inform the
public about the importance of architecture and
educate future architects and designers, go
to www.alabamaarchitecturalfoundation.org.
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Weiss Flooring, Inc., along with John Cravey,
Regional Vice President of Shaw Contract Group,
appreciate the opportunity to present a discussion on
LEED Certified program with an emphasis on
sustainability and recycling of floor covering. Shaw
Contract Group is the leader in the flooring industry
as it relates to LEED projects. They are the largest
commercial contract brand in the industry. In 2009
Shaw Contract Group was the industry leader in
carpet sales and recycling.
Thank you again for allowing us this opportunity.
Kind Regards,
Robert Weiss
President
Weiss Flooring, Inc.
(334) 277-9927
http://www.weissflooring.com/
The Auburn University Rural Studio has
completed Lions Park Phase 4 in Greensboro,
Alabama, and had an Opening Celebration on
Saturday, April 10. The park was a day filled
with baseball games, volleyball, and soccer
before the opening of the new skatepark, and
concessions stand.
President Stephen King 834-8340
Pres-Elect Platt Boyd 263-5162
Secretary Mark Lee 272-2180
Treasurer Stacy Norman 887-7010
Intern Director Amy Bell 271-3200
February Meeting Recap │● ● ● ● ● ●
Announcements │● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction at
Auburn University will hold a memorial service to honor the
legacy of Professor DK Ruth, AIA, on Friday afternoon,
April 23 at 3:30 PM. The service will be held at the Jules
Collins Museum of Fine Arts in Auburn. A reception will
follow. An exhibition of DK's architectural work will be on
display in the architecture gallery at Dudley Hall.
All members of the Alabama Council are invited to attend.
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Speaker J.T. Walker of GAF Roofing Having established a new tradition, April’s meeting and
luncheon was again held in the ‘Montgomery Room’ of the
Montgomery Country Club. With 40 in attendance, Chapter
President Stephen King opened the meeting by welcoming
members, affiliates, sponsors, and guests.
Chapter Secretary Mark Lee then introduced our luncheon
sponsor, long time supporter of Montgomery Chapter AIA
Christian Testing Laboratories, who was represented by
Kevin Blake and Dave McKee. Later in the luncheon Kevin
concluded the meeting by drawing for a $50 Wintzell’s
Oyster House gift card, which was awarded to Carla
Young. Chapter President-Elect Platt Boyd presented the
speaker, J.T. Walker of GAF Roofing, who presented the
many available types of Commercial Roofing Systems, and
spoke about their preferred applications and limitations.
With all April business concluded, we were adjourned by
the President.
Thank You │● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Mark your calendar: On June 25th we will descend on the
Robert Trent Jones Capital Hill course in Prattville for the
20th annual Auburn University College of Architecture,
Design, and Construction benefit golf tournament. We will
start the day with continuing education classes followed by
lunch sponsored by Montgomery Chapter AIA complete with
a guest speaker. Then it will be off to the links! The day will
finish up with an awards ceremony immediately following the
golf. Entry forms will be sent out soon but call Richard
Meinert 334-745-0074 or Eddie Eiland 334-269-4080 if you
have any questions. Look forward to seeing you June 25
in Prattville !
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In the works: Montgomery Chapter AIA is planning a field
trip and architectural tour of the soon to be completed
Auburn Arena on the campus of Auburn University,
tentatively scheduled for July. Stay tuned for updates!
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Preparations for the Montgomery Chapter AIA’s 13th annual
Draw Montgomery Art Competition continue for 2010. The
competition is a juried art exhibition open to all students of
the river region that are enrolled in the 7th through 12th
grades. This year the competition has been expanded to
offer participation to Auburn area schools also. Packets have
been sent out to schools, and the judging is scheduled to
occur April 29th, followed by the Awards Ceremony to be held
May 11th. For additional information, or to get involved,
please contact Stacy Norman, Treasurer at 334.887.7010.
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President Stephen King 834-8340
Pres-Elect Platt Boyd 263-5162
Secretary Mark Lee 272-2180
Treasurer Stacy Norman 887-7010
Intern Director Amy Bell 271-3200
Opportunistic Architecture: The Works of LTL Architects
and Highlights of Alabama Architecture are showing from
March 12 – May 9, 2010, Wednesday – Saturday, 10am –
5pm and Sunday, noon – 5pm, with extended hours occurring
the second Friday of each month. Admission is free.
space301 contemporary art
|
301 conti street
downtown mobile | 251.208.5671 | space301.com
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HVAC Sustainable Practices Workshop - In conjunction with
Auburn University, the US Green Building Council-Alabama
Chapter has developed a 2 Day course entitled Sustainable
HVAC. Anyone interested in sustainable design GREEN
building practices should attend. Seminars are April 15 & 16,
2010, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at Jefferson State Community
College, Shelby Campus in the General Studies Building
(multipurpose room), 4600 Valleydale Rd., Birmingham, AL
35242. To register, call (334) 844-5100, or register online at
www.auburn.edu/hvac
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Commercial Energy Code Workshop - A commercial energy
code workshop sponsored by the Alabama Department of
Community & Economic Affairs (ADECA) and Southface.
Seminar is Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm
at the Mobile Gas Service Office, 2828 Dauphin Street, Mobile,
AL. For more information or to register, please visit
www.southface.org/ADECA
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High Performance Building Workshop - A two-part high
performance building workshop sponsored by the Alabama
Department of Community & Economic Affairs (ADECA) and
Southface. Seminars are April 26 & 27, 2010, 8:30 am until
5:00 pm, at ABC Birmingham, 1830 28th Avenue South,
Birmingham, AL 35209. For more information or to register,
please visit www.southface.org/ADECA
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New Members Attend AIA 2010 National Convention for
Free! All first-time architect, associate, and international
associate members who join, and lapsed members who rejoin
the AIA (eligibility requirements apply), are invited to attend
the 2010 national convention free of charge. This is a valuable
opportunity to spend time with your colleagues and peers and
experience the full benefit of your membership at the leading
design and construction industry event. For more info::
http://www.aiaconvention.com/AIA2010/public/Content.aspx?ID=
83&sortMenu=107001
Upcoming Events │● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
April 21
Montgomery Chapter AIA Luncheon
The Montgomery Country Club
Montgomery, AL
April 23
DK Ruth Memorial Service and Reception
Jules Collins Museum of Fine Arts
Auburn, AL
April 29
Draw Montgomery Judging
Anita P. Folmar Youth Art Gallery
1018 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL
May 11
Draw Montgomery Awards Ceremony
Anita P. Folmar Youth Art Gallery
1018 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL
May 14
Alabama Council AIA Second Quarterly Meeting
Tree Top Activity Hall
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL
May 19
Montgomery Chapter AIA Luncheon
The Montgomery Country Club
Montgomery, AL
June 10 – 12
AIA National Convention
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami, FL
June 25
Montgomery Chapter AIA – Auburn University
CADC Benefit Golf Tournament , Continuing
Education Seminars and Luncheon
Robert Trent Jones Capital Hill Course
Prattville, AL
July 30 – August 1
AIA Alabama Annual Convention
The Grand Hotel
Point Clear, AL
President Stephen King 834-8340
Pres-Elect Platt Boyd 263-5162
Secretary Mark Lee 272-2180
Treasurer Stacy Norman 887-7010
Intern Director Amy Bell 271-3200