AIA Akron is a chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) which began in 1968. The Akron chapter is one of seven chapter territories that make up AIA Ohio.
Event

YAF Summit20

The YAF is organizing a Summit to commemorate their 20th Anniversary and discuss issues facing young architects today.  The Young Architects Forum Advisory Committee and Regional Directors are all attending the event, but I need your help to identify other active and engaged young architects to invite.  We are looking for new voices-young architects that...

KSU CAED Spring Lecture Series + Events

Upcoming KSU CAED Events 2012 CAED Career Fair February 10 2012  Noon – 4 KSU Student Center Ballroom Balcony   Spring Lecture Series Events February 23, Thursday at 7 pm in Cartwright Hall Auditorium Susannah Drake, AIA, ASLA Principal, dlandstudio architecture + landscape architecture +++++ March 05, Monday at 7 pm in Cartwright Hall Auditorium Alberto Perez...

ZeroLandfill Akron – February 4th, 11th & 18th

Its that time of year again…. making all those personal new years resolutions…. now lets work on the news years resolution for your resource libraries! Take 30 minutes to go through your materials and grab a box or bag, throw them in your car and come on down to 30 N High Street in Akron...

KSU Lecture – George H. Miller – March 15

The Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist-Series presents Architect – George H. Miller, FAIA Partner, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LLP, New York City Public Lecture 7 pm, Thursday, March 15, 2012 Kent State University — Kiva Auditorium Kent Student Center at 1065 Risman Plaza George H. Miller, 2010 President of the American Institute of Architects,...

CHAPTER MEETING – February 14th

AIA Akron FEBRUARY CHAPTER MEETING February 14, 2012   at The Tangier   Energy Efficient Glazing, Speaker: Bob Schrock CSI CCPR, LEED AP BD+C. PPG Industries Architectural Services Manager The PPG presentation on Energy Efficient Glazing will provide information on the technology used in manufacturing glazing and low e coatings.  It will demonstrate how low e...

IDP 2.0: Questions + Answers

Do you have questions about the rollover to IDP 2.0? Join Assistant Director, IDP Nick Serfass, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP for an interactive Q&A session on January 31 at 1 p.m. EST. IDP 2.0: The Rollover IDP 2.0 is the most significant change to the Intern Development Program (IDP) since its inception in the 1970s....
Holiday Social Dec. 6

Holiday Social Dec. 6

Celebrate the Holidays Annual Joint Event with AIA Akron, Akron-Canton CSI, and NAWIC   Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm.   Pub Bricco 1841 Merriman Road Akron, Ohio 44313   RSVP Carolyne Tinsley at rsvpAC-CSI@hotmail.com by 11/28/11.   Costs: AIA Akron and Akron-Canton CSI members included in dues, NAWIC members and all guests are...

Upcoming Green Events

Northeast Ohio Chapter of the USGBC Upcoming  Chapter Events   Conversation on Green Building in Stark & Summit Date/Time: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Musica 51 East Market St. Akron, OH 44308 Our Akron Canton Extension is partnering with Entrepreneurs 4 Sustainability (E4S) on their monthly program with the topic...
Reverse Raffle

Reverse Raffle

AIA Akron November 1, Reverse Raffle **TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE**   Dear Supporter of AIA Akron,   On November 1, 2011, AIA Akron will be hosting our annual Reverse Raffle to benefit the Chapter’s annual scholarship program.  Past events have been a great success in raising monies for the Kent State University’s College of Architecture students.  We...

ANNUAL MEETING [October 4]

AIA Akron October ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, October 4, 2011  On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, prior to our guest speaker, AIA Akron will be holding our Annual Meeting beginning immediately after dinner at 6:45.  During the Annual Meeting, our President, President-elect, and Treasurer will be providing an update to the members of the current year as...
Buckminster Fuller discussion led by Thomas T.K. Zung

Buckminster Fuller discussion led by Thomas T.K. Zung

AIA Cleveland is bringing Buckminster Fuller’s architectural partner, Thomas T.K. Zung for ONE EVENING only as he presents “Buckminster Fuller, a Dymaxion dialogue. Who: Open to the Public What: Thomas T.K. Zung Lecture: Buckminster Fuller, a Dymaxion Dialogue When: Thursday, September 22rd, 2011 Meet & Greet – 5:30pm-6:30pm Lecture – 6:30pm Where: Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Avenue,...
Lecture: Pollution, Architecture and Modernity

Lecture: Pollution, Architecture and Modernity

Pollution, Architecture and Modernity Tuesday, September 27, 2011 – 7:00 pm Student Center Kiva   How has pollution shaped our thinking about architecture? Jorge Otero-Pailos will reflect on the last 200 years of attempts to transform architecture in response to environmental pollution. He will unpack the historical nexus of pollution and architecture, focusing on the...