AIA Kansas City: The American Institute of Architects

Come out for the next ARE 4.0 study session: Construction Documents + Services. John Glessner will be leading this informative session.

Please be sure to register today as space is limited.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.

The 2013 Green Energy Conference brings together construction, engineering, design and facilities professionals for a one-day conference exploring the realities of optimizing energy use, applying renewable energy strategies, and navigating the growing sustainability construction market.

This event is worth 5 HSW.

Click here to see a full schedule of the day.

If you are a member of AIA, USGBC, IBEW or the Builders Association please select the member rate for registration.

Join Reeves Wiedeman, FAIA, for a revealing look at his work at Helix Architecture + Design, which he founded in 1992. Intended for those early in their career, this no holds barred conversation is designed to be a time to make personal, meaningful connections – to both inspire and be inspired – in a small group setting.

This special event is limited to 12 participants. Registration and payment in advance is required. Register today to reserve your spot. Please note that refunds are not available.

This is the second of an on-going series featuring AIA KC members in the College of Fellows. Additional sessions will be scheduled in the future.

About Reeves:
As Founding Principal of a dynamic, award winning architectural and interior design firm, Reeves has been a driving force behind Helix’s growth and success. He is instrumental positioning the firm in the academic, corporate, cultural, government, health science, hospitality and residential markets. Personally involved in planning and design for libraries, museums, performing arts centers, workplaces, mixed use developments, recreational and student facilities, Reeves has distinguished himself as an expert in creative problem solving for a wide range of project types. He seeks forward thinking clients who want innovative and sustainable solutions to their building needs.

Please join DBIA-MAR for an informal networking event at the AIA building located in the Crossroads District. Enjoy a few hours of fun, food and beverages that includes a presentation from Michael Straughn with Habitat for Humanity. Michael will give a brief presentation on Habitat’s ReStore resale outlets and how donating can benefit contractors, owners and others. Don’t miss out on this event!

To register, please contact Oretta Smith at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

About Habitat for Humanity ReStore
ReStores sell new and gently-used home improvement goods, furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. The proceeds are used by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates to help build and renovate more homes and communities

Join Custom Building Products for their 8th Annual Beer & Learn and learn about mortars for tile and stone.

This CEH deals with the evolution of cement based adhesives for tile and stone. With the substantial increase in difficult to bond to tile such as porcelain and glass, installation materials and methods have evolved accordingly. New ANSI Standards for bonding mortars and grouts are in place and have addressed these challenges. Enhanced methods in the Tile Council Handbook, ANSI Standards and polymer technology will be discussed in detail.

This program is worth 1 HSW and drinks and appetizers will be served.

Join a discussion on May 23, to learn more about the locally preferred alternative for the U.S. 71/Bruce R. Watkins Dr. corridor.

Over the past year, the U.S. 71 Transit Study has received great public input and feedback regarding proposed improvements.

Your voice continues to be important to shaping this process.

Food and refreshments will be provided. Learn more about this project on kcsmartmoves. Show your support for regional transit options at http://www.transitworksforus.org.

This event is sponsored by: The city of Kansas City, Mo., KCATA, Jackson County, Mo., and Mid-America Regional Council.

Join us for one of the Museum’s most meaningful traditions!

Located in the Liberty Memorial Courtyard, the Memorial Day ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and will include performances by the American Legion Band and speeches to pay tribute to the day’s significance.

Free parking and shuttle service are available on May 27 from parking lots at Grand & 27th Streets from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This event is supported by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

While the ceremony is free to the public, regular admission fees apply to tour the Museum, which will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join Concrete Promotional Group and MO/KS ACPA for this session on parking lot design.

This is a review of the concrete parking lot design basics for architects. Every architect needs this refresher to make sure you are up-to-date with the ACI 330 design basics. Science and technology has changed everything in life, including concrete pavements over time. It isn’t your grandpa’s concrete anymore.

The review covers subgrade prep, concrete depth, materials, jointing, reinforcement, curing, sealing & more.

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

Peter Exley, FAIA, elevates the standards of design for learning and play environments. His studio, Architecture is Fun, Inc., collaborates internationally with museums, parks, learning facilities and entertainment attractions to create meaningful and relevant play for children, families and communities.

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Tickets
This event is free! Tickets are required, click here or visit nelson-atkins.org. Parking is available for $5 in the museum garage, parking is free for museum members.

About the Design Spectrum Series
Design Spectrum is a 3-part series exploring cutting-edge ideas and practitioners from the world of design. Covering a spectrum of creative fields, this series includes speakers from graphic design to product design and architecture. Design Spectrum is a partnership between The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, AIGA Kansas City and AIA Kansas City.

Join AIA Kansas City for our June Cocktails & Conversations. This month’s event will be held in conjunction with the Design Spectrum Series in partnership with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and AIGA Kansas City.

The third installment of this series:

Peter Exley Takes Fun Seriously.

Peter Exley, FAIA, elevates the standards of design for learning and play environments. His studio, Architecture is Fun, Inc., collaborates internationally with museums, parks, learning facilities and entertainment attractions to create meaningful and relevant play for children, families and communities.

Peter is an architect, AIA President, professor, artist, author, and parent. He uses teaching as a living laboratory vital to the firm’s methodology of educative design, sharing passion and practice with students and young architects.

As a champion of childhood, Peter creates archetypical learning environments and architecture for children that are recognized for fun, education, accessibility, play and family interaction that they provide. Through his practice, Peter nurtures a consciousness of design as a lifelong expectation and pursuit.

Architecture is Fun received the HUE Award from Benjamin Moore. Listen to Sharon and Peter Exley chat about heroic materials, interior architecture, design, the intersection of art and science and more.

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