AIA Kansas City: The American Institute of Architects

WHO should attend: Engineers, General Contractors, Sub Contractors, Architects,
Owners, Public Works, Concrete Industry, Inspectors, Consultants, Students
WHAT will the seminar cover?
 What is concrete maturity testing?
 Review of brief history of concrete maturity testing
 Uses and applications for maturity testing
 ASTM Procedures, sample specification, industry information
 Typical costs and investments of different systems
 Local project example for both paving and structural uses
 Responsibilities for Ready Mix Producer, Contractor, Testing Lab, Owner
Continuing Education: Contractor Licensing 1 hr, AIA-HSW 1 credit, PDH’s 1 credit

For additional informaiton contact Ph: 913-341-5800, Fx: 913-381-4958, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Renowned Scottish Architect to Discuss How Glasgow Was Influenced by, and in Turn Influenced, Great American Cities

Renowned Scottish architect Alan Dunlop discusses the development of Glasgow as a city and its relationship to American cities on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.

Dunlop will trace the growth of Glasgow from medieval city to the Victorian age and the creation of the urban street grid. He will examine how Glasgow was influenced by the development of town planning in North America and, in turn, how it influenced great cities in the United States, most notably Chicago.

A partner in Gordon Murray and Alan Dunlop Architects, Dunlop is a gifted draughtsman and is responsible for a number of important buildings in Scotland.

Admission is free. A 6 p.m. reception precedes the event. Call 816.701.3407 or RSVP online. Free parking is available in the Library District parking garage at 10th & Baltimore.

Dunlop is the Victor L. Regnier Visiting Faculty Chair in Architecture at Kansas State University. The event is co-sponsored by the College of Architecture, Planning & Design at Kansas State University.

Join Kone for this informative session on Escalator technology.

Topics to be discussed include:

Basis Design Options – Key design principles of escalators are very similar, but not the same dimensionally

Component Systems – Escalator components are different, but serve the same basic purpose and code requirements

Escalator Planning – Consider the specifics of the site before setting options / features

Replacement Options – Replacement options exist – Site analysis is required to determine which option is right for your specific project

This program is worth 1 HSW and lunch will be provided.

Please join us for the Contested Streets event, a continuation of the KC Ecological Urbanism series. See the attached poster for event details…

The screening of the documentary, Contested Streets, will be followed by a panel discussion from local experts. Be a part of this information and brainstorming session to help decide which two streets will be the focus of further study and design as we work to visualize ‘green streets’ in the urban and suburban KC Metro area.

LOCATION: AIA Kansas City office – 1801 McGee, Kansas City, MO 64108
DATE: March 11th, 2010
TIME: 5:30pm – refreshments, 6:00pm – Contested Streets screening and panel discussion

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Thank you to our sponsors – AIA Kansas City (our host), MARC, the Kansas City Design Center, and Boulevard Brewery (providing refreshments).

Kevin Alter is the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Academic Director for Architecture Programs, Sid W. Richardson Centennial Professor of Architecture, Director of the Summer Academy in Architecture, and Associate Director of the Center for American Architecture and Design at The University of Texas at Austin. He is a graduate of Bennington College and of Harvard University. His professional practice, alterstudio architects, has received a number of design awards and been published internationally. Editor of seven books, his writing has also appeared in various architectural publications, and he has curated many exhibitions that have appeared in numerous venues internationally.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

The Carpenters District Council of Kansas City in association with the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) of Kansas city is pleased to announce the first Carpenter camp for young architects and design professionals in Kansas city. Young architects are encouraged to attend these hands on sessions. This session will be about concrete forming using plywood. Every session is 3 hrs and can be used as training units in the site observation category for your IDP.. More sessions will be announced in the near future. Take this opportunity to learn real life experience from professional carpenter instructors.

RSVP by March 12th
Because this is hands-on instruction, attendance will be limited to 15-20. Dress for hands on work.
Email Hosam Habib, R.A. with any questions at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Please wear either work boots or a leather shoe with a heavier sole than a tennis shoe. We will be doing some nailing and eventually some demo work

Where: Carpenter union is located 105 W. 12th Avenue
North Kansas City, MO 64116

When: March 16th from 5:00 PM to 8: 00 PM

All sessions are free.

The KCASA would like to invite you to attend the 14th annual American Subcontractors Industry Awards Dinner, to be held at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

The Industry Awards honor businesses and individuals in the categories of General Contractor, Architectural Firm, Project Manager, Engineering Firm, Project Superintendent, ASA Subcontractor and ASA Associate Member of the Year.

The American Subcontractors Association mission is to amplify the voice of and leads trade contractors to improve the business environment for the construction industry and to serve as steward for the community. The Greater Kansas City Chapter represents all subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers by assisting members in operating their businesses through educational programs, industry liaisons, government advocacy, networking opportunities and member benefit programs. For more information about the Association including membership opportunities and calendar of events, please visit the website at http://www.kcasa.org.

This year’s Master of Ceremonies will be the talented auctioneer and KUDL host, Tanna Guthrie!

We are honored to announce Kevin Klinkenberg, will be the guest speaker. Kevin is Principal and Co-Founder of 180 Urban Design & Architecture and is currently the President of AIA/Kansas City. He is a Fellow with the Knight Program in Community Building through the University of Miami and a member of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) since 1997. With 16 years of professional experience, Klinkenberg has become a Midwestern authority on planning and urban design, sitting on committees for the Mid America Regional Council, the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City and the Housing Choices Coalition. Klinkenberg is also a faculty member for the Form-Based Codes Institute and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Architecture & Urban Design. He is a Registered Architect in Missouri, Nebraska and California.

The maintenance of the financial viability of a professional services firm in challenging economic times is highly dependent on its ability to identify and manage the risk caused by instability in the firm, its clients, and the other stakeholders in its operations and projects. This program, led by Schinnerer Senior Vice President Kevin Collins and contributed to by Schinnerer risk management attorney, Frank Musica, will look at changes to firms, clients, and projects and provide information on how preparation and action can mitigate the resultant professional liability exposure. The program will examine the concerns of firms during downsizing, consolidation, winding down, or bankruptcy. It will look at the risks when an owner abandons a project or sells out its interest during design or construction and what a firm can do to reduce its exposure when a bankruptcy trustee or lender assumes control of a project. The webinar will also discuss the use of copyrights and document ownership as leverage for payment in suspension and termination scenarios.

This program is worth 1 LU and please feel free to bring your own lunch.

THIRD FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 6-9PM
Exhibition Hours: THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS + SATURDAYS, 12-5PM
On view through May 6, 2010

“Sport is not a metaphor. It is a game and a part of life, culture as learned behavior. The social activity and communion is more important than winning or losing, and the wellspring of that communion is regional, determined by where you live and how you live.” – Ihor Holubisky, from Body Power/Power Play

The exhibition project, You’re Such a Good Sport, focuses on artists’ work relating to sports and sports culture. Featuring visual artworks as well as performances, participatory activities, special events and public programs, this exhibition represents both sport and art as deeply rooted into our definitions of ourselves, individually and culturally, and invites viewers and participants to discover commonalities within the meanings of gamesmanship and art-making. You’re Such a Good Sport exemplifies qualities of sport and art as experiences to be shared, critiqued, celebrated, and explored.

In addition to works by local as well as national and international visual, You’re Such a Good Sport incorporates regional sports objects as well as specific sports-inspired exhibition furniture to create a lively, multi-faceted context and experience . Artist and arts professional Michael Schonhoff is the manager and chief curator of the project.

The exhibition is divided into two parts: a group exhibition at Paragraph gallery and “The Training Room” in the adjacent Project Space.

If you are considering becoming a LEED Green Associate (GA), this 3-day class will help you understand the LEED rating system, processes and tools in preparation for the exam. You will hear from local LEED experts who will present content specifically tailored for exam preparation. In addition to this overview, the instructors will administer practice exams and homework that will be reviewed during class. An optional 4th class day on April 1st is available to review a more comprehensive practice exam that will be provided after the 3rd day class.

Comments: All class participants must purchase the Green Building and Core Concepts Guide in hard or electronic copy from GBCI. Please click the link for below instructions on how to order the book: https://custom.cvent.com/B50BD8FFE0BC4DC787343EAB635082F7/files/587a81c2934e4ecdb8b9aae8340cd7ce.pdf

Costs and Registration:
$149 members / $199 non-members. This class qualifies for 8 AIA Sustainable Design continuing education credits.

Register/More Info:
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S%2cM3%2c3fb687d4-b744-4b46-944f-56283aec99ba

Sponsored By: USGBC, AIA Kansas City & Turner Construction

When: – March 23 (Tues) – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – March 25 (Thur) – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – March 30 (Tues) – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – April 1 (Thur) – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.