Architizer’s Kushner to Keynote ArchEx 2017

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“A Collaboration is a purposeful relationship in which all parties strategically choose to cooperate in order to achieve shared or overlapping objectives.” — Wikipedia.

Collaboration is part of your daily life as an architect and is the theme for the upcoming 30th annual Architecture Exchange East this November in Richmond. At the keynote address Marc Kushner, AIA, will talk about the lessons he learned in his transition from trained architect, and firm principal, to CEO of Architizer, a venture-funded architecture start-up. These lessons from the tech world will change how you think about architecture, help identify opportunities for innovation in architecture, package new ideas as opportunities for collaboration.

Marc Kushner, AIA. Photo: Jason Lindberg.

Kushner is partner of the New York City-based architecture firm Hollwich Kushner (HWKN) and the co-founding CEO of the website Architizer — both of which operate with the stated intention of making architecture an accessible part of a public dialogue. “[Marc’s aim] is to push his insular profession toward the mainstream and inspire more people, not just Fortune 500 executives, to seek out its services.” — New York Times, November 4, 2010.

He is a notable speaker, having presented at TED, PSFK, and GRID on topics surrounding architecture’s intersection with digital media. He has taught at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, lectures on the topic of social media and architecture across the country and sits on the boards of Storefront for Art and Architecture and Goods for Good. His 2015 book The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings has been listed at #1 in Architecture on Amazon. Marc’s TED talk titled “Why the buildings of the future will be shaped by … you” has more than 2.5 million views — the 4th highest in the Architecture category — and is listed in Dezeen’s Top 10 TED Talks about architecture.

Anyone interested in changing architecture for the better should attend. Students, young architects, mid-career architects eager to transform the industry, older firm principals with success and time behind them who want to give back.

Register today! or visit www.ArchEx.net.

We look forward to seeing you in November!

Collaboration

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The architecture profession is becoming more collaborative every year. In response to this, we at AIA Virginia are excited about embracing this evolution of the profession and are making it the theme for this, our 30th Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx).

Collaboration occurs at all levels of the profession. Collaborating with similar professions projects, working with the public and clients to make sure everyone is on the same page, collaborating within a firm to create the best work possible, and many other places. We are looking at supporting these collaborative efforts at this year’s ArchEx through new partnerships, programs, and opportunities to network. This year will see the continuation of the Branch Museum Tour series as well as educational sessions that focus on collaboration. We will also have some large news to announce regarding collaboration in the coming weeks, so please do keep an eye out for that. Further announcements about the registration dates and pricing, keynote speaker, the panel discussion topic and speakers, tours, and networking events will be coming soon.

We look forward to seeing you in Richmond this November 1-3.

Registration opens Aug. 28 at www.ArchEx.net

Virginia Launches New Collaboration Feature

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Governor Announces New Collaboration Feature in Online Purchasing System

On Dec. 9, 2015, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the launch of a free business-to-business (B2B) collaboration feature for eVA, Virginia’s electronic procurement system.  eVA’s new B2B Connect  is intended to make it easier for businesses to find partners and establish relationships when competing for government contracts.

eVA’s B2B Connect feature is an online, publicly accessible message board that enables businesses seeking to collaborate on a specific Virginia contract the ability to post their willingness to partner on that opportunity.  It is hoped that this feature will be particularly beneficial for Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses, which often partner with larger companies to compete for state contracts.

“Increasing small business participation in government contracting is critical to establishing a new Virginia economy. As federal dollars continue to disappear, it is our small businesses that we will rely on more than ever to keep Virginia’s economy strong,” said Governor Terry McAuliffe. “Any time we can remove hurdles for our existing businesses to grow and thrive, we’re putting the Commonwealth in a better position to compete on a national and global scale.”

The B2B Connect feature is accessible on all solicitations published on eVA’s public Virginia Business Opportunities (VBO) page.  eVA registration is not required to view and/or use B2B Connect.

B2B Connect also is available on eVA’s award-winning mobile app, eVA Mobile 4 Business. Last year, eVA’s mobile apps won the George Cronin Award for the nation’s top prize for innovative state procurement programs.

eVA is run by the Department of General Services’ Division of Purchases & Supply. For more information on B2BConnect or eVA, visit www.eva.virginia.gov.