Any EPs interested in advancing AIA’s mission and values can apply for open positions on the Young Architects Forum and the National Associates Committee. Applications are due by July 31. Apply today!
ELA Class of 2017
We are excited to announce the individuals who will be a part of the 2017 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA).
Katie Atwater of LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects
Adreon Bell of Hampton University
Claude Breithaupt of Studio Breithaupt
Miken Cheveyo (Che) Clark of Mason & Hanger
Barry Collier of Colley Architects PC
Jameson MacNichol of Virginia Tech
Awais Mahmood of Baskervill
Corey McCalla of Moseley Architects
Andrew McKinley of VIA design architects, pc
Chris Moore of Hanbury
Theresa Mozinski of Virginia Tech WAAC
Gareth Ratti of Clark Nexsen
Amanda Schlichting of Dewberry
Andrew Shea of University of Virginia
Michael Spory of Stantec
Emely Taveras of Glavé and Holmes Architecture
Watch AIA Virginia NEWS for updates and for more information on their class project in Blue Ridge!
ARE Prep
ARE 5.0’s launch date has been confirmed as November 1st, 2016. To prepare for this upcoming change, below are some tools for those pursuing licensure.
- ARE 5.0 Guidelines – For general guidelines as to the changes in 5.0 and tips on how to prepare for your exams the Guide Booklet is an excellent resource. A pdf version of the guidebook can be found here.
- ARE 5.0 Handbook – Developed to help you prepare for the ARE this handbook provides information on what content will be assessed on the exam. Find a pdf version of the Handbook here.
- 5.0 Test Specifications – The test specification identifies the division structure of the exam and additionally defines: the major content areas, called Sections; the measurement Objectives; and the percentage of content coverage, called Weightings. A pdf version of the Test Specifications can be found here.
- 5.0 FAQs – Have a question about the upcoming transition, check out ARE’s FAQ’s for 5.0 here.
More information will continue to be released on the NCARB website. Additional news will follow in future AIA Virginia newsletters.
New Architect Class of 2015
We understand the dedication and effort required to study for and pass the ARE. Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure in 2015. This is great news that thrills all of us and we are so proud to call you architects! Have you recently passed the ARE? Please send an email to Shanelle Calvin, Membership Manager, scalvin@aiava.org to upgrade your membership and be featured in the next newsletter.
Amanuel B. Admassu, AIA
Catherine M. Atwater, AIA
James L. Barker II, AIA
Lacie A. Beemer, AIA
Charles B. Beshore, AIA
Rebecca C. Boller, AIA
Barbara M. Boykin, AIA
Carmine A. Cafiero, AIA
Kristin R. Carleton, AIA
Anna E. Carpenter, AIA
Helena C. Cerda Kun, AIA
Michael D. Dinka, AIA
Kelly N. Drewry, AIA
Hallie A. Futterman, AIA
Christopher L. Garwood, AIA
David A. Grootegoed, AIA
Kenneth Charles Harbaugh, AIA
Jeffrey D. Hart, AIA
Laura A. Helminski, AIA
Sara A. Heppe, AIA
Christopher M. Humes, AIA
Jessica Lane Inge, AIA
Michael Farrell Kennedy, AIA
Hazel Eclarinal Lai, AIA
Ross T. Larkin, AIA
Amanda G. LeBeau, AIA
Yeni Li, AIA
Chelsea D. Lindsey, AIA
Whitney C. Ludvik, AIA
Corey E. McCalla, AIA
Joshua S. McCullar, AIA
Joshua A.W. McKenrick, AIA
Eric W. McLaughlin, AIA
Carmen Adela Monroy Firoozfar, AIA
Emre Ozkan, AIA
William G. Payne, III, AIA
Mary E. Phillippe, AIA
Allison L. Powell, AIA
Gareth J. Ratti, AIA
Susan B. Reed, AIA
Juan J. Riestra, AIA
Sarah M. Schubert, AIA
Dustin A. Schulze, AIA
David L. Smith, AIA
Pete Soukas, AIA
John H. Spain, AIA
Meghan E. Spigle, AIA
Brittan W. Springs, AIA
Jeana M. Stright, AIA
Shriram Surendhranath, AIA
Steven T. Treser, AIA
Daniel H. Whitmire, AIA
Hong Zhu, AIA
A Path to Leadership
A Path to Leadership
Do you ever wonder, “What is the next step?” or “What can I do to be more involved in the industry I serve?”
In partnership with AIA, your state component has responded to these questions by adding additional support as well including a new resource called “A Path to Leadership.” We hope this document helps emerging professionals see the journey from joining as an AIA associate member clear through to fellowship.
If you have any questions about this new resource, please contact Shanelle Calvin, Membership Manager at scalvin@aiava.org or (804) 237-1772.
Charles and Ripple Honored As Emerging Professionals
Christopher Charles, Assoc. AIA, Associate at Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company and Jeana Ripple, AIA, Founding Principal of Ripple Architecture Studio and Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia School of Architecture, will be recognized with The Virginia Emerging Professional Award at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. The Virginia Emerging Professional Award is intended to recognize the accomplishments of emerging leaders in Virginia for their contributions to the profession in one or more of the following categories: design, research, education, or discourse; service to the profession; mentorship; or service to the community.
Christopher, who earned his Bachelor of Architecture at Hampton University, combines his exceptional leadership and engagement skills to collaborate with his clients, peers, and students whether it be in advancing the profession, mentoring, lecturing or teaching at his alma mater, or in service to his community.
“One of the many admirable characteristics Chris possesses is his commitment to gaining a wide variety of work experiences, in project types and scale, as well as each of the phases of design, bidding and construction. Chris recognized early he needs to fully comprehend the many facets of architecture in order to be a competent designer and well-rounded architect. This level of maturity for someone in Chris’ position is exemplary,” stated William Hopkins, Principal and Operations Director at Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company.
Jeana, who earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering and her Master of Architecture at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, has balanced research and practice during her first decade of professional work. Jeana draws on this background to combine computational and material technology, seeking critical efficiencies in social, ecological and economic systems.
William H. Sherman, Professor of Architecture and Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Virginia said, “I recognize the importance of Jeana’s combination of deep domain knowledge, her capacity to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and her willingness and success at bringing her research into her practice and her classroom. These are the hallmarks of the best of a new generation of architects that will transform the disciplines and practices beyond the academy.”
For their accomplishments as emerging leaders in Virginia and for their contributions to the profession, AIA Virginia presents Christopher Charles and Jeana Ripple with the Virginia Emerging Professional Award.
Is the 2030 Challenge Feasible?
As the 2030 Challenge deadline approaches, people are beginning to question if global carbon-neutrality is a feasible reality. But some think the question should not be whether we can build one carbon-neutral building, as many individual buildings have reached this goal, but rather whether we can build a carbon-neutral community.
A group of regional emerging professionals has developed a survey [adrotate banner=”53″] aimed to uncover gaps in knowledge and practice around sustainable design techniques pertaining to the built environment. It has been developed as a launching point to begin a discussion about what may or may not be holding us back from carbon-neutrality. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete, and will contribute to a base of knowledge for further research studies. You are encouraged to fill out the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BCDQQZY.
AIA Directors Announce Fellowship for Future Leaders
The AIA Board of Directors Class of 2013 chose as its name The Original 13 based on Richard Upjohn and the 13 Architects who founded the AIA in 1857. They took their class name from the tradition of the past but are looking to the future.
They want to meet Emerging Leaders at the AIA Convention this June in Denver, and are offering five fellowships in the amount of $1,000 each to attend the Convention, expand career horizons and look to the future.
HOW IT WORKS
Send a Tweet of Interest to share what you hope to learn by attending the Convention as an Emerging Leader. The Class will review your Tweets and select ten finalists. These finalists will write a more detailed narrative of their aspirations. Five Fellowship Recipients will be selected from this group on the basis of their narratives.
Each Fellowship Recipient will be paired with two Class of 2013 Board Directors during the Convention and will receive a $1,000 stipend to offset expenses. They’ll help each Fellowship Recipient realize his/her aspirations at Convention; get to know them personally with the hope of forming enduring relationships. After Convention they’ll ask for a report on the experience to share with other Emerging Leaders.
AIA CONVENTION IN DENVER
June 20-22, 2013
Denver, Colorado
FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING LEADERS
Students
Associates
Young Architects
TWEET OF INTEREST
Tweet us at #2013FEL
Tweet period is open until MARCH 30TH
Finalists will be notified via phone by APRIL 12TH
Recipients will be selected by APRIL 29TH
AIA Summer Advocacy Fellowship Announced
The AIA has announced a 2013 AIA Summer Advocacy Fellowship to provide Associate Members the opportunity to engage with AIA Advocacy staff regarding legislative issues that influence the profession of architecture. The summer fellowship, which begins in mid-June, 2013, allows recipients to spend eight weeks working at AIA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. gaining experience in the areas of legislative action, regulatory reform, and public advocacy.
All current Associate members of the AIA are eligible for the Fellowship program. At least two fellowships will be awarded in 2013 and each recipient will receive a $6,000 stipend for the period. All housing, meals and other costs will be the responsibility of the recipient. More>>
Career Compass Launches
The kickoff meeting of VSAIA’s Career Compass program was held on Sept. 27, 2012, at the Virginia Center for Architecture. Career Compass is the initial effort of VSAIA’s new Emerging Professionals Knowledge Community, begun in 2012 and supported in part by a Component Grant from Victor O. Schinnerer and Co., the CNA Insurance Companies, and the AIA Trust. Philip Donovan, AIA, along with a steering group and staff support, is leading the effort.
Career Compass pairs experienced architects with emerging professionals in a mentoring relationship. The intent of the program is for mentors and protégés to meet several times informally in the coming months, and several more times in formal meeting sessions, for information sharing and learning activities oriented toward supporting the relationship and continuing professional growth of the participants. Seven pairs of mentors and protégés have been recruited for this initial year, with more planned for the future.
The kickoff meeting combined “getting to know you” activities with an introduction to the program and discussion of the Myers-Briggs typology. The Career Compass group meets every other month in Richmond for the next six months. For information abut the program contact Philip Donovan at Donovan@vmdo.com or Wayne Conners at wconners@aiava.org.