AIA Flint

Demystifying LEED for Homes – FREE!

AIA Flint Chapter — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:04:09 +0000

LEED 205 – Demystifying LEED for Homes

Join AIA Flint at a free seminar on Thursday October 27 from 4-6:00 pm at Baker College of Flint

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has developed the LEED for Homes rating system, which covers major home renovations and new construction of single-family homes, multi-family apartments and condos, and mixed-use residential buildings.

In this class, the LEED for Homes rating system will be explained, and then applied to case studies relevant to the local market. Common myths regarding level of documentation, cost, and credit requirements will be dispelled.

Who is attending: Home builders, architects, designers, real estate professionals, Energy Raters, Homeowners and others interested in the residential green building market.

CEU: 2.0 GBCI

Why: Increase market awareness and dispel common myths about the LEED for Homes program.

Taught by: Lee Purches, Certified LEED Green Rater & Brett Little,BS Sustainable Business

LEED 252: Understanding LEED for Homes

AIA Flint Chapter — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:58:47 +0000

Event Description:

This course provides an introduction to the LEED for Homes rating system and delivery model. The course addresses the intents and requirements of prerequisites and key credits within the rating system while providing real world examples of strategies to meet them. The course also identifies the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and a LEED for Homes project and is designed to prepare the professional to plan for key considerations and requirements for the LEED certification process.

Learning Objectives

Identify the types of projects which are eligible.
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the LEED certification process.
Recognize goals, intents, and requirements of prerequisites and key credits, and strategies to meet them.
Identify synergies between LEED credits.
Plan for key considerations and requirements for the LEED certification process.

Faculty

Taught by a USGBC Faculity member who has real world experience in designing, verifying and constructing green and LEED homes.

Course Fee
$199 / Early bird non member rate (until 10/31)
$230 / Standard rate

Enter “FlintAIA” in the comments section of the registration page and $20 of your registration fee will be donated back to AIA Flint.

http://www.alliancees.org/education-and-events/event/leed-252-understanding-leed-for-homes-2/

Michigan Chapter Producers Council Luncheon

AIA Flint Chapter — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:03:45 +0000

Luncheon April 14, 11:30 – 1:00 pm at Sloan Museum
To be our Guest at a complimentary luncheon and the opportunity to
view a variety of quality construction products, literature, samples and
to exchange ideas.

Click here to RSVP online

Competition Awards Reception

AIA Flint Chapter — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:51:39 +0000

Please join AIA Flint at a Reception in honor of the AIA Flint x50 Design Competition. Come see the exciting submissions received from all over the World for the revitalization of Genesee Towers. Competition winners will be announced and prizes awarded.

SOS 2011 Conference

AIA Flint Chapter — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:10:48 +0000

February 22-25, 2011.

Go to the conference website: www.sos2011.ltu.edu for more information. The conference includes sessions on the new ASHRAE standards that will be incorporated in the Michigan Code in March 2011. As a special benefit AIA Flint members will pay the reduced Endorsing Sponsor rate! This is a great opportunity to learn more about these important code changes.

Call for Entries – AIA Flint Design Competition

AIA Flint Chapter — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:09:18 +0000

Competition Abstract

AIA Flint is pleased to announce a design competition in honor of our 50th Anniversary. For details please download the competition abstract (click image at left). Additional downloadable materials include:

click to download Competition First Floor Plan

Click to download Competition Typical Floor Plan

Click to download Competition Elevation 1

Click to download Competition Elevation 2

To register email name and telephone number to aiaflint50@aol.com. Must be 18 years of age to enter. Competition Deadline – March 1, 2011

10/22/2010

NOTICE TO ENTRANTS – ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD:

Click to downlaod east elevation with floor to floor dims

50th Anniversary

AIA Flint Chapter — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:56:37 +0000

Please join AIA Flint in celebration of our 50th Anniversary on Thursday, September 30 from 4 – 7pm at the Historic Durant Hotel in downtown Flint. There will be free hors d’ouerves and a cash bar. At 5:00 pm there will be an EXCITING special announcement – don’t miss it! Please RSVP to Kathleen at 810-239-4691.

50th Anniversary Flyer

2010 Golf Outing

AIA Flint Chapter — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:46:29 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Flint Chapter held its 14th annual golf outing on July 23, 2010 at the Coyote Preserve Golf Course in Tyrone Township. There were 54 golfers who participated in the scramble to raise funds for the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. The local architects, contractors and suppliers who participated had a wonderful time in spite of the humid conditions.

In Memoriam

AIA Flint Chapter — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:01:13 +0000

TOMBLINSON, James Edmund – Of Grand Blanc, age 83, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Jim was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan on February 12, 1927, son of Carl and Edna Tomblinson. He graduated from Grand Blanc High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Jim graduated from the University of Michigan School of Architecture in 1951. He also attended the University of California in Berkeley for post graduate studies. After travelling in Europe for over a year to visit the architecture he studied in college, Jim returned home and founded what is now known as THA Architects and Engineers, which he nurtured for over 50 years. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Michigan Society of Architects and became a Fellow of the AIA in 1980. Jim also served as a member of the State Board of Registration for architects. As a long time member of the Flint Rotary Club he served as president, on the board of directors and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Jim proudly devoted much of his life to community service as an Executive committee member of the Tall Pine Council, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 238 Committee Chair, U of M Club of Greater Flint (Board of Governors and past president), Junior Chamber of Commerce of Flint, YMCA Board of Directors, YMCA Camp Committee, First Presbyterian Church of Flint Board of Trustees, New Paths Board and Advisory Committee, founding member of the Flint Beautification League, founding member of the Grand Blanc Beautification League, 20 year member of the City of Grand Blanc Planning Commission, Mundy Township Planning Commission, founding member of the Flint Environmental Action Team, Grand Blanc Community Foundation, and the Flint Community Foundation. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betsy, daughter Amy Tomblinson, and grandchildren Abby and Ben Schultz. Jim was preceded in death by his son, John, and parents.

Eric Longs, Professional Affiliate

AIA Flint Chapter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:14:25 +0000

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