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SUMMARY:Building Construction & Technology Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:These lectures and free and open to the public\, however\, registration and payment of fee is required if you want WMAIA to record the learning units.\nAll programs will be from 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass| \nFor more information and to register visit here\nApplied Construction Fundamentals\nMonday February 9\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nThis program covers applied construction fundamentals\, using specific operational areas and project examples. Topics include an overview of the Arch Energy project at UMass\, as well as the integration of mechanical\, electrical\, and plumbing systems\, the application of mass timber construction\, and the work of their Virtual Design and Construction team. Presenters Thomas Duszlak\, Senior Project Superintendent\, and Scott Drumm\, Project Manager\, of Consigli Construction will provide an insightful discussion covering the firm’s engagement in various industry sectors and the unique aspects of their roles within the company. \nConstruction Challenges and Solutions in Polar Environments\nMonday March 30\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nThis lecture will feature David Malpas\, a construction manager currently working in Antarctica. Mr. Malpas will detail the unique challenges and innovative solutions involved in polar construction environments. He will provide an overview of the Antarctic Infrastructure and Modernization for Science (AIMS) Lodging project\, a 285-bed dormitory designed to house station workers for the next 50-75 years. This structure\, the tallest occupied building on the continent of Antarctica\, required specific engineering considerations to withstand extreme temperatures as low as -30°F with windchills dropping below -60°F. \nCuriosity\, Collaboration\, and Carbon-Conscious Thinking\nMonday April 6\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nMichael Gryniuk\, P.E.\, founder and principal of CORA Structural\, will discuss state-of-the-art structural engineering and sustainability. Mr. Gryniuk will share his wealth of structural engineering expertise and experience\, and extensive contributions to the rapidly developing concept of embodied carbon tracking of structural systems. \nTools of the Trade for Building Diagnostics\nMonday April 27\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nHow do you go about diagnosing a sick\, leaky\, dripping\, humid\, dry\, or uncomfortable building? Join Mr. Ueno for an overview of the tools that he commonly uses in his diagnostic work on building enclosures and mechanical systems. Everything from the air side (blower doors\, airflow meters\, flow sensors) to the moisture side (spray testing\, moisture meters\, hygrometers) to the heat side (infrared cameras\, temperature meters) will be discussed. We will use multiple case studies to demonstrate how these measurements provided actionable results in solving problems.
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/building-construction-technology-series-2026/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Hybrid: ZOOM or 170 Design Building UMass\, 551 N Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Other Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
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SUMMARY:UMass Architecture Lecture Series SPRING 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UMass Lecture Series resumes March 11th\nSelf Report for Credit \nWednesday March 11\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nFive College Architectural Theory Lecture: Paul Emmons PhD\, Partick and Nancy Lathrop Professor of Architecture\, Virginia Tech School of Architecture \nWednesday April 8\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nFarooq Ameen FAIA RIBA\, Founding Principal\, City Design Studio \nWednesday April 15\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nJanet Marie Smith\, Executive Vice President for Planning and Development\, Los Angeles Dodgers \nWednesday April 22\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nDeborah Schneiderman PhD\, Professor of Interior Design\, Pratt Institute\, Principal and Founder\, deSC: architecture/design/research \nFor more details visit here.
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/umass-architecture-lecture-series-spring-2026/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Other Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
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SUMMARY:WMAIA EP OFFICE HOURS SERIES CONTINUE! 
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nFridays April 17 and May 15 | Noon – 1 pm | Zoom\nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS SERIES: Architects’ Office Hours\nSponsored by: Barr & Barr\nWMAIA is pleased to continue our Friday lunchtime series for our region’s Emerging Professionals.  Each of these noontime gatherings will focus on a specific topic but will also allow time for questions and general discussion – including licensing info\, grant opportunities and input on future topics. Any architecture student\, recent graduate or architect licensed less than ten years (per the AIA’s definition of Emerging Professionals) is welcomed to participate in the events hosted by the WMAIA that provide EPs with facilitated access to resources tailored toward professional development.\nThese programs are free but you must register here to receive the Zoom link.\nNot an EP?  Please share this with the EPs in your office! \nFriday April 17\, 2026| noon – 1 PM| ZOOM\nSOLE PRACTITIONERS\nCurious about how a sole practitioner works?  This EP office hour brings together a group of sole practitioners to talk about the many aspects of working for yourself. Conversation with Jody Barker AIA\, Maria Chao AIA\, and Keira Ritter AIA. \nFriday May 15\, 2026| noon – 1 PM| ZOOM\nENERGY CODE & PASSIVE HOUSE\nWant to know more about the Massachusetts Energy Code and Passive House certification?  This EP Office Hour will focus on how to approach energy code requirements for both commercial and residential projects. Conversation with Wendy Brown AIA and Mohamed Ibrahim AIA. \nSign up now for one or all four here!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/wmaia-ep-office-hours-series-continue/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T200000
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Vernacular Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Monday January 12th | 6:00PM | in person | Sunderland Public Library \nConstructing the Connecticut River Valley: Uncovering Our Vernacular Architecture 1640-1750\nIn this talk\, Nevan Carling will discuss the research he completed for his Master’s degree on the development of the Connecticut River Valley’s unique vernacular building tradition. \nThe talk will discuss the early settlement of the Valley\, the genealogical connections that dominated town and regional life through this period\, and the timber frame construction techniques the make these buildings distinctive from other regions of New England and America. \nNevan Carling is a conservation timber framer who specializes in the repair and documentation of historic timber framed throughout New England using traditional tools and techniques. Nevan has just completed his Master’s Degree in Timber Building Conservation at the Weald and Downland Living Museum in Chichester\, England. His ongoing research includes the documentation and study of 17th and early 18th-century houses in the Connecticut River Valley\, as well as historic barns and outbuildings across New England. Nevan and his wife Jessie are currently conserving a late 18th century tavern in Waterford\, Maine dubbed Rowcester West. This program is sponsored by the Swampfield Historical Society. \nThe Sunderland Public Library is located at 20 School Street in Sunderland.  For more information about this program and the library visit here.
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/18692/
CATEGORIES:Other Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
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SUMMARY:Register Now: WMAIA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:RegisterDo not delay! Registration deadline is Monday November 17th for catering count! \nWMAIA ANNUAL MEETING 2025\nWednesday December 10| 5:00-8:00PM| in person at 33 Hawley St\, Northampton|1 HSW \nOur December program is a celebration of the season and of design in Western Massachusetts. It’s a time to catch up with colleagues and see some architecture! \nThis year’s program will begin with a tour of 33 Hawley Street — by Bonham & Douglas Architects\, winner of a 2024 WMAIA Honor Award.  33 Hawley Street is the new building for the Northampton Community Arts Trust\, which unifies five local art organizations under one roof\, enhancing collaboration and a shared sense of purpose. Note — you must attend the tour to receive credit for the program. \nFollowing the tour there will be a cocktail reception with hearty hors d’oeuvres . We will be presenting WMAIA/AIA National/Pella student scholarships and will be celebrating Western Massachusetts’ newly licensed architects. The December meeting is also our chapter’s annual meeting and election of officers. \nSponsored by: Pella and Keiter
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/save-the-date-wmaia-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:WMAIA Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals: Architects' Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!  \nFridays August 15\, September 19\, October 17 & November 21| Noon – 1 pm |Zoom \nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS SERIES: Architects’ Office Hours \nWMAIA is pleased to announce a Friday lunchtime series for our region’s Emerging Professionals.  These noontime gatherings will focus on a specific topic but will also allow time for questions and general discussion. Any architecture student\, recent graduate or architect licensed less than ten years (per the AIA’s definition of Emerging Professionals) is welcomed to participate in the events hosted by the WMAIA that provide EPs with facilitated access to resources tailored toward professional development \nThese programs are free but you must register here to receive the Zoom link. \n August 15 – Kick Off Event \nSeptember 19 – MAAB & Accessibility \nOctober 17 – Public Bidding \nNovember 21 – Sustainability & Earth Friendly Materials \n  \nSign up now for one or all four here!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/emerging-professionals-architects-office-hours/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000
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CREATED:20251014T191359Z
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SUMMARY:"Materials Matter" Training Series
DESCRIPTION:BE+ Materials Matter training series\, Materials Matter: The Path to Healthier Buildings is offering an exclusive promo code for the AIA Massachusetts members. Details below: \nMaterials Matter: The Path to Healthier Buildings \nA training series by Built Environment Plus\, focused on embodied carbon and healthy material solutions. \nA limited number of discounted tickets available in addition to this exclusive AIA member promo code for 40% off: EDU-MATERIALSMATTER-2025 \nUpcoming courses:  \n10/23 – Bio-Based Material Solutions \n11/13 – Specifying Healthier Materials Beyond Checking Boxes \n11/20 – Applied Strategies for Carbon Emission Reduction
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/wmaia-film-series-fall-2/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T170000
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SUMMARY:Pella Program will Benefit WMAIA Scholarship Fund
DESCRIPTION:PELLA + PURPOSE PROGRAM BENEFITS WMAIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND\nPELLA + Purpose 2025 Program Details\nComplete a Session 1 AND Session 2 program and Pella will donate $150 to your local AIA Chapter in support of Scholarships. \nClick Here to Register Today! \nSession #1 Webinar Programs (1 HSW each): \n\nFriday\, August 8th:        Window Installation Details\nFriday\, November 14th: Design Solutions for Multi-Family Projects\n\n Session #2 Showroom Programs: \n\nJuly 31\, 12:30-5pm       West Springfield: HSW Extravaganza\nOctober 23\, 5-7pm         West Springfield: Windows and Whiskey\n\nThe HSW Extravaganza is fast approaching and qualifies for the Pella + Purpose Program. If you haven’t registered for the Extravaganza at the Pella Showrooms\, click here to Register Today! We’ll have plenty of food and drink on hand and have 4 exciting presentations lined up from four great manufacturers. \nWhen & Where:  \nJuly 31st at West Springfield Pella Showroom\n12:30 to 5pm. \nWho & What: \n\nTremco Construction Products\n\nInsulated Concrete Forms\nKevin Lynch \n\nHuber Engineered Woods\n\nDetailing Continuity in the Building Enclosure\nAndrew Collins \n\nBenjamin Obdyke\n\nDurability for Steep Pitched Roof Assemblies\nDanielle Chin –Johnson \n\nPella Windows and Doors\n\nWindow Solutions for Historic Buildings\nJeff Stetter\, AIA \nClick Here to Register Today!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/pella-program-will-benefit-wmaia-scholarship-fund/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Pella Showroom\, 69 Ashley Ave.\, West Springfield\, Massachusetts\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T155651
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SUMMARY:WMAIA Film Series FALL
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2025 Films Series is comprised of four documentaries from Checkerboard Films about Cornell Tech\, located on Roosevelt Island in New York City. \nCornell Tech was conceived as a revolutionary model for graduate education that fuses technology with business and creative thinking. Designed and built simultaneously by as assemblage of well-known architects. These films explore the campus from vision through construction. \nThese programs are free but require registration\nClick here for detailed film information and to register \nWednesday October 15| 6:30 | ZOOM |1 LU (approval pending)\nInventing Cornell Tech: The Vision \nWednesday October 29| 6:30 | ZOOM |1 LU (approval pending)\nCornell Tech: Sustainability\nThe Architecture and Art of Cornell Tech \nWednesday November 12| 6:30 | ZOOM |1 LU (approval pending)\nCornell Tech: The Realization \nClick here for detailed film information and to register \n 
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/wmaia-film-series-fall/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T183000
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SUMMARY:UMass Architecture 2025 FALL LECTURE SERIES
DESCRIPTION:UMASS FALL LECTURE SERIES\nThis semester features a host of speakers that represent a wide spectrum of academic and professional practice in the discipline of architecture. \nTimes and weekdays vary: be sure to check the time and weekday of the lecture you wish to attend! \nAll lectures will be held in the Olver Design Building 170 (unless noted otherwise) and are open to the public.\nPlease click this link or the image at above right to learn more about each of the guest speakers for the Lecture Series. \nArchitects can Self Report for Learning Units.  \nDIALOGUES WITH PRACTICE\nThe DwP series invites innovative architectural practitioners to present a single project through the focused lens of one key detail or assembly. Each speaker discusses the design process that led to the development of this element\, examining the technical\, environmental\, financial\, and aesthetic considerations involved. Presenters also reflect on how this detail embodies or advances the conceptual ambitions of the larger project. \nThis series is part of the graduate Integration course\, but open to the Five Colleges Community. \nPlease click this link or the image at below right to learn more about this series and the guest speakers. \n 
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/umass-architecture-2025-fall-lecture-series/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000
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SUMMARY:WMAIA COTE - Accessory Dwelling Units Focus
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nWednesday October 8| 4:00-5:30PM| ZOOM |1.5 HSW (approval pending)\nWMAIA COTE PRESENTS: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – Impact\, Opportunities and Constraints  \nAs the demand for housing far outpaces its construction\, creative solutions at all levels are necessary to narrow the gap. ADUs can be an extra source of income for homeowners\, an affordable entry into a community for a renter\, and a viable opportunity for senior homeowners to age in place with a caretaker or family member. While ADUs exist all over the country\, most have not been considered legal until municipalities recently started to change zoning codes while seeking ways to get involved in supporting these living arrangements. \nADUs can play a significant role in addressing the state’s housing crisis. The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) estimates that 8\,000-10\,000 ADUs can be built in the next 5 years as a result of the new state law that allows ADUs to be built across Massachusetts. The law states that ADUs less than 900 square feet can now be built by-right in single-family zoning districts statewide\, as outlined in the Affordable Homes Act\, which was signed into law in August 2024. \nThis program looks at the opportunities and potential impact of ADUs in Western Massachusetts.  Panel Discussion followed by Open Discussion and Q &A \nADU Rules in Regulations – Massachusetts and neighboring states\nTim O’Reilly\, Backyard ADUs\nBackyard ADUs has done extensive work across New England to tackle the housing crisis. Through permitting and building 100+ homes they have extensive experience navigating the regulator environment and understand the real-world barrier to ADU construction. With the passing of the AHA\, it has been a fast-paced year of change across the Commonwealth. Tim is excited to break down what those changes entail\, how they are playing out in our communities\, and\, based on other ADU trends\, what the future might hold for us here in MA. \nBuilding Architect-Designed ADUs – Opportunities and Constraints\nSeth Lawrence-Slavas\, Wright Builders\nADUs are susceptible to the same project dynamics as a single family home\, they have kitchens and bathrooms\, bedrooms and living spaces\, heating and cooling\, plumbing\, utilities\, and on and on…..We will explore three different case studies and discuss how client goals and budgets played key roles in the development of design\, specifications\, and construction means and methods. \nPotential Impact: Regulations and Theoretical Buildout\nProf. Rob Williams AIA and Prof. Ray K Mann AIA\nRob and Ray are engaged in an on-going project looking at barriers to ADU development with a specific focus on the evolving regulatory and zoning conditions. They conducted a series of GIS based analyses of Amherst to better understand the implications of existing and proposing ADU zoning regulations on the potential for ADU development. They used this to develop a series of recommendations for revisions to zoning that would allow for greater development of ADUs. They are also started visualizing different “build-out” scenarios. \nWhat’s Happening on the Ground?\nBrad Hutchinson AIA\, Planning Board Member\, South Hadley\nBrad will be on hand to share his experience on a local planning board. \nRegister Now! \nThe WMAIA COTE Committee is sponsored by Wright Builders
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/wmaia-cote-accessory-dwelling-units-focus/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:COTE Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T170000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals ZOOM Hour
DESCRIPTION:EP Hour – via ZOOM \nCome join WMAIA’s Garrison Piers-Gamble Associate AIA and Kerry Bartini AIA for an informal discussion of all things EP.  Drop in for a moment or stay for the hour. Let’s discuss what’s on your mind as an Emerging Professionals navigating through licensure or post-licensure; or as a Supervisor/Firm Stakeholder trying to keep up with all the changes EPs have seen recently.  Please share this invite with any EPs in your office.  Meet you there! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86351266520?pwd=ObAfMHku5nX0hwEfrIzOwGZA2oJeGm.1 \nMeeting ID: 863 5126 6520\nPasscode: 354288
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/emerging-professionals-zoom-hour/2025-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
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SUMMARY:Greylock Glen Outdoor Center - Tour & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Greylock Glen Outdoor Center – Tour & Reception (in person)\nWednesday\, June 11\, 2025| 4:00-5:35PM| Greylock Glen Outdoor Center\, Adams\, MA | 1 HSW\n \nRegister Now!  \nSpring in the Berkshires!\nAs the first major built component of the Greylock Glen Resort\, the Outdoor Center is a model for sustainable design. Green building practices\, sustainable operating plans and native species landscaping are all incorporated to meet the goal of a truly sustainable project. \nDesigned by VERMONT INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE\, PC/MACLAY STUDIO using net-zero principles\, the Outdoor Center will generate all the energy it uses through solar power. This is possible because the building itself will be designed from the ground up for energy efficiency. It will make full use of high-efficiency heat pumps for heating and cooling\, LED lighting\, high R-value insulation and other efficient building systems. Zero carbon\, renewable solar power will be generated by roof panels and/or “carport” panels in the Outdoor Center parking area \nThe Outdoor Center will expand the local and regional economy by establishing Adams as a destination for outdoor recreation and environmental education. The resort will expand visitor services and attractions in the region and connect the Town more meaningfully to surrounding cultural institutions. All of these will positively affect downtown merchants in Adams by building a strong customer base. \nThe tour will be led by the project architect Beth Eisenhower and Greylock Glen Executive Director Mike Winn \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/greylock-glen/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen Outdoor Centr\, 135 Gould Road\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T170000
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SUMMARY:AIA25 - Conference on Architecture
DESCRIPTION:AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2025\nThe premier AEC industry event\nAIA25 is more than just a conference; it’s an invitation to inspiration. Anchored by four days of immersive learning\, inspiring keynotes\, architect-led tours\, networking events\, and the industry’s largest expo\, AIA25 will spark real-time innovation\, discovery\, and engagement. \nIt’s everything you need\, in one location: \n\nHigh-profile speakers to inspire your next project\nIndustry-best CE & the opportunity to earn your HSWs for the year!\nExclusive tours of Boston architecture & firms\nUnparalleled networking with peers & experts\nLargest expo in our industry featuring 600 brands\n\nLearn more and REGISTER NOW! \nDISCOUNT for early bird registration through April 9\, 2025
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/aia25/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T203000
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SUMMARY:Spring Film Series - Register NOW!
DESCRIPTION:WMAIA FILM SERIES\nRegister Now! \nThese films are free but you must register here to receive the Zoom link. WMAIA will record the learning units for each film and discussion attended.  All films will be shown via Zoom. \nWhen registering\, select the TOTAL # of dates (1 or 2) that you plan to attend. Each evening we will present  film followed by discussion. \nStudio Gang Architects: Aqua Tower\nWednesday April 16 | 6:30 PM | Zoom |1 LU pending approval\n \nChicago is famous for its role in fostering modern architecture\, owing to the legacy of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright in the late 1900s\, and Mies van der Rohe in the mid-20th Century. \nJeanne Gang\, founder of Studio Gang\, gave the epithet “Chicago School” a new meaning. \nThe film not only examines the thinking behind Aqua which makes the building’s presence against the skyline so striking\, but takes visitors to the award-winning “Brick Weave House” (2009) in a Chicago residential neighborhood\, where brick walls form a large open-air “screened porch” at the house’s front. \nAnother project\, the SOS Children’s Village Lavezzorio Community Center on Chicago’s South Side (2008) makes use of irregular\, workmanlike concrete. \nRobert A.M. Stern: 15 Central Park West and the History of the New York Apartment House\nWednesday April 30 | 6:30 PM | Zoom |1 LU\n \nEven during the Great Recession of 2008\, one new apartment house in New York City continued to set the bar for real-estate prices: 15 Central Park West. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects\, the lavish\, limestone-clad structure from 61st to 62nd streets is arguably one of the most luxurious residential buildings to rise in the city in decades. Stern deliberately evokes the grand era of New York apartments designed in the 1920s and 1930s\, especially the intricately planned architecture of Rosario Candela. \nFor more info and to register visit here
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/film-series-spring/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:SPRING Building Construction & Technology Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Spring BCT Lectures – Hybrid\nAll programs are Mondays from 4:00 -5:15 pm \nFor Detailed Information and TO REGISTER visit here \nThese lectures and free and open to the public\, however\, registration and payment of fee is required if you want WMAIA to record the learning units.\nUMass faculty and staff requiring learning units may register for no fee.\nWhen registering\, select the TOTAL # of programs (1\, 2\, 3 or all 4) that you plan to attend.  \nResidential Construction: It’s Not Like Other Jobs\nMonday February 10| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1 LU\nThis presentation will address the challenges and joys of working in the residential construction business. It will discuss and provide anecdotes based on the decades of experience in this work that describe some of the dozens of ways residential builders can be inspired or hindered by its many challenges. Presenter: Patrick McCombe Senior Editor\, Fine Homebuilding Magazine \nThe Pretty Good House: Simplifying High Performance Homes\nMonday March 3| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1 HSW\nWhat are the essential elements of building comfortable\, high-performing\, durable and healthy homes? What are the building science principles we ignore at our peril? Dan Kolbert is a building contractor in Portland\, ME. Co-Author of Pretty Good House\, he has also written for Fine Homebuilding\, Journal of Light Construction and Green Building Advisor. He teaches and presents often and has been the facilitator of the Building Science Discussion Group\, a local monthly meeting\, since 2009 \nManage Energy & Moisture with Equal Intensity\nMonday March 31| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1 HSW\nWe are continually asking more of our buildings and we must respond by asking more of ourselves as building professionals. Because the physics of energy and moisture are inextricably linked\, we must manage moisture with the same respect and care as we manage energy. Presented by: Peter Yost\, sole proprietor of Building-Wright in Durham\, NH. \nLocally Grown Homes: Buildings As A Climate Solution\nMonday April 28| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1 HSW\nDiscover how locally sourced\, biogenic building materials are transforming the construction industry into a driver of climate solutions. This lecture explores the potential of straw insulated structural panels (S-SIPs) and other biogenic building materials to reduce carbon emissions\, promote housing equity\, and support local economies. The presenter is Greg Bossie an experienced craftsman and business owner with a penchant for entrepreneurship and the founder of Rare Forms\, an Easthampton\, MA-based design/build firm specializing in high-performance residential design and straw-insulated panelized buildings. \nFor Detailed Information and to Register visit here
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/bct-lectures-fall-2024-2/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Hybrid: ZOOM or 170 Design Building UMass\, 551 N Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Other Programs
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SUMMARY:Women in Architecture - Mentoring & Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:WMAIA WiA Mentoring and Building Tour\nFriday April 25| 4:00-5:35PM| Girls Inc.\, Holyoke MA |LUs tbd\n \nOur April Women in Architecture program will be a tour and presentation of the Girls Inc. of the Valley facility in Holyoke MA (Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers). In addition to the tour and presentation\, we will use this building project as a framework for mentoring Girls Inc scholars on the myriad roles for women in the design and construction industries.  For more information or to register visit here. \nRegister Now! \nWMAIA WiA Committee is sponsored by Marvin. \nThis program is sponsored by:
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/save-the-date-women-in-architecture/
LOCATION:Girls\, Inc.\, 480 Hampden Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Women in Architecture
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UID:10000800-1745515800-1745519400@www.wmaia.org
SUMMARY:UMass Spring Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:UMass SPRING LECTURE SERIES \nThis semester features a host of speakers that represent a wide spectrum of academic and professional practice in the discipline of architecture. All lectures are on Wednesday afternoons at 5:30pm in Olver Design Building 170 (unless noted otherwise) and are open to the public.\nPlease click the links below to learn more about each of the guest speakers.\nArchitects can Self Report for Learning Units.  \nWednesday March 12 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Olver Design Building 170 | 1 LU\nJeff Day\, FAIA. Professor\, College of Architecture\, University of Nebraska Lincoln. Founder & Principal\, Actual Architecture Company \nWednesday April 2 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Olver Design Building 170 | 1 LU\nAmanda Lawrence PhD. Professor\, Department of Architecture\, Northeastern University. \nWednesday April 16 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Olver Design Building 170 | 1 LU\nJennifer Carpenter\, AIA. Founder & Principal\, Verona Carpenter Architects \nWednesday April 24 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Olver Design Building 170 | 1 LU\nTeddy Cruz & Fonna Forman. Principals\, Estudio Teddy Cruz + Fonna Forman
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/umass_brut-2-2/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:UMass Olver Design Building 170\, 551 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Film Series resumes December 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:WMAIA : Fall 2024 Film Series – Film followed by discussion \nFilms are free but you must register here to receive the Zoom link. WMAIA will record the learning units for each film and discussion attended.  All films will be shown via Zoom. \nWednesday December 4 | 6:30 PM | Zoom |1 LU\nFacing a Slumlord\nJoin us for an inspiring documentary by local filmmaker Dylan Landry. For years\, low-income tenants in Hartford put up with persistent rodent problems\, water leaks\, mold\, and even collapsed ceilings. Upon organizing into the No More Slumlords campaign\, they discovered that what they thought were problems caused by a single landlord with bad intentions were actually the side effects of a lucrative business model through which wealthy landlords around the country exploit low-income renters—the vast majority of them Black and Brown—for profit. Facing a Slumlord traces the years-long fight by these tenant-activists to not only hold the slumlord who had exploited them accountable\, but also to change the systems at the municipal\, state\, and federal level that had allowed for such exploitation. That fight started in the city of Hartford but reached all the way up to the federal government. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/film-series-resumes-december-4-2024/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T160000
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SUMMARY:FALL Building Construction & Technology Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Fall BCT Lectures – Hybrid – All programs are Mondays from 4:00 -5:15 pm EST\nFor Detailed Information and to Register visit here \n These lectures and free and open to the public\, however\, registration and payment of fee is required if you want WMAIA to record the learning units.\nUMass faculty and staff requiring learning units may register for no fee.\nWhen registering\, select the TOTAL # of programs (1\, 2\, 3 or all 4) that you plan to attend.  \nBeyond Recovery: Leveraging Technology for Post-Disaster Building Assessment and Damage Segmentation\nMonday September 16| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW\nWhen historic and existing buildings suffer damage or destruction\, the recovery and restoration process is often slow and challenging. This presentation introduces an effective methodology for expediting post-disaster assessment of structures by leveraging digital technology. Focusing on the Beirut Blast case study\, it demonstrates the advantages of 3D image-based modeling in disaster recovery and decision-making. The talk also covers the use of AI and machine learning to assess the resiliency of masonry buildings and guide future retrofit decisions. Additionally\, it discusses the automation of damage assessment on 3D point clouds\, which accelerates emergency response and enhances the safeguarding of our built heritage. Presented by: Joe Kallas\, Architect\, Cultural Heritage Specialist. \nToward More Sustainable Living Models: Exploring Tiny Homes and Micro Housing\nMonday October 7| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1 HSW\nAs cities become more densely populated and our society grapples with pressing housing challenges\, the concept of micro housing and tiny homes has gained traction as a potential solution for those who seek sustainable\, simpler and affordable lifestyle. In this presentation\, we explore the concept of micro housing and tiny homes\, designs using software\, how to build them according to the IRC codes and their potential impacts challenges with zoning regulations and infrastructural requirement. Presented by: Douglas Smith\, Founder Beechwood Tiny Homes. \nPLAIN DESIGN * BUILD – At Intersection of Architecture and Forestry\nMonday October 28| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1 HSW \nPLAIN DESIGN * BUILD works at the intersection of architecture and forestry with projects advancing contemporary forms of timber architecture. The talk proposes an architectural language for the emerging technology of engineered lumber construction highlighting forms of mass timber construction that support location-based material flows and non-extractive timber production. The lecture will also foster diverse forestry ecosystems and low embodied carbon\, providing alternatives to mainstream timber construction. Presenter: Jason Griffiths\, Associate Professor\, The College of Architecture\, University of Nebraska Lincoln. \nRecent Applications of Reality Capture Technology in Building and Civil Construction\nMonday November 25| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1 HSW\nThis presentation will highlight recent successful applications of reality capture technology—including scanning\, LIDAR-based mobile mapping\, and unmapped aerial vehicles (UAVs)—on building and civil construction projects from multiple industries across the globe. Presenter: Ronald Bisio\, Senior Vice President\, Field Systems\, Trimble Technology. \nFor Detailed Information and to Register visit here
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/bct-lectures-fall-2024/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:Hybrid: ZOOM or 170 Design Building UMass\, 551 N Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Other Programs
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SUMMARY:UMass Fall Lecture Series & Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:UMass FALL LECTURE SERIES \nWednesday October 23 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Olver Design Building 170\nSusanne Schindler. Design Critic\, Harvard Graduate School of Design; Research Fellow\, Harvard Joint Center of Housing Studies\nDavid Dillon Memorial Lecture \nMonday October 28 | 4:00-5:00pm | Olver Design Building 170\nJason Griffiths. Associate Professor & W. Cecil Steward Professor\, College of Architecture\, University of Nebraska Lincoln; Founder\, PLAIN D*B \nWednesday November 20 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Olver Design Building 170 | 1 LU – we will open registration (for credit) for this program soon!\nGeorge Guida. Co-founder\, ArchiTAG and xFigura; Researcher and AI Teaching Fellow\, Harvard Graduate School of Design. \nFor more information visit here
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/umass_brut-2/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:UMass Olver Design Building 170\, 551 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Continuing Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T170000
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SUMMARY:Greenbuild International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The theme for Greenbuild 2024 is “Built to Scale\,” spotlighting the green building community’s commitment to wholesale market transformation\, bringing proven solutions and strategies to global communities. \nJoin us in Philadelphia\, PA\, November 12-15\, 2024\, for a new chapter in the green building movement. Registration is slated to open this spring. \nMore info here.
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/greenbuild-international-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Conference - UMass Brut: Windows on UMass
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nUMASS BRUT: WINDOWS ON UMASS\nUMass Brut: Windows on UMass is a multi-part conference focusing on the preservation and renovation of Brutalist architecture on the UMass Amherst and Dartmouth campuses. WMAIA is providing credit for two of the sessions.\nThese lectures and free and open to the public\, however\, registration and payment of fee is required if you want WMAIA to record the learning units. UMass faculty and staff requiring learning units may register for no fee. \nUMass Dartmouth LARTS Building Renovation Project\nFriday October 25| 3:15-4:15PM| in person at 170 Design Building UMass/Amherst |1 HSW (approval pending)\nUMass Dartmouth LARTS Building Renovation Project Description: As the UMass Dartmouth campus nears the 50th anniversary of the construction of the majority of its facilities\, it is engaged in modernization of its bold\, brutalist architecture that represents architect Paul Rudolph’s vision for an “urban” public university. The presenters will provide an overview of a historic $97M project that will renovate to the campus’s main academic building – the Liberal Arts or LARTS building – with updated classrooms\, student support spaces\, and other communal learning areas to give the Commonwealth’s students the educational facility they need to achieve educational\, professional\, and personal success. Upgrades to the facility include universal access improvements\, adding air conditioning\, energy efficiency upgrades like new exterior windows\, roof\, HVAC\, and lighting systems\, all within a historically significant and formally expressive concrete building. In addition to student spaces\, there will also be enhancements to faculty and staff spaces.\nPresented by: Carla Ceruzzi\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal\, Sasaki\, Rebecca L. Berry\, AIA\, LEED AP – Principal\, Finegold Alexander Architects \nDuBois Library 6th & 7th Floor Renovation Tour\nFriday October 25| 4:30-5:30PM| in person at DuBois Library UMass/Amerst|1 HSW (approval pending)\nOpened in 1973\, the 28 -story UMass W.E.B. Du Bois Library (designed by Edward Durell Stone) is currently the third tallest library in the world. Renovations in mid-20th century buildings preset multiple challenges including limited space for MEP and fire protection systems\, aging\, outdated and often failing systems\, structural limitations\, building envelope issues\, hazardous materials abatement\, accessibility concerns\, and construction that is often difficult to adapt to the current occupants’ space requirements. Additionally\, changes in building code requirements may mean that renovation projects often must confront complex code compliance issues. The Du Bois Library presents all of the above challenges and more. The 6th and 7th floor renovation project\, completed by Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers involved the conversion of a graduate student study floor and an existing stack floor to offices and facilities for the Universities IDEAS (Instructional Design\, Engagement\, and Support) and CTL (Center for Teaching and Learning) programs\, renovation to the existing Digital Scholarship offices on the 6th floor\, and offices for IT support staff. The IDEAS and CTL programs rely heavily on technology to assist facility with both in-classroom and on-line teaching methodologies. Spaces provided include classroom and group training rooms\, public and private meeting rooms\, a small video production studio\, and both open and private offices for staff.\nPresented by: Liv Wyatt\, Designer / Construction Administrator\, Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/umass_brut/
LOCATION:Umass\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:NE Architecture Awards CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:New England Architecture Awards Celebration\nOctober 18\, 2024 – 5:30 pm\nThe Portland Masonic\n415 Congress Street\nPortland\, Maine 04101 \nJoin AIA Maine\, the hosts of the 2024 New England Architecture Awards\, for an evening of celebration as we unveil the winners of this year’s prestigious competition. With over 190 outstanding submissions across New England\, we are excited to honor the exceptional projects that have earned top recognition. \nThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has a long tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture and the AIA. The Annual New England Architecture Awards celebrate architecture by New England architects anywhere in the world and architecture by other architects within the New England region. \nRegister Now >>
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/ne-architecture-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Umass\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Other Awards Programs
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SUMMARY:WMAIA COTE Program: New MA Energy Codes Overview
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nMASSACHUSETTS NEW ENERGY CODES OVERVIEW\nTuesday September 10| 3:30-5:00| ZOOM |1.5 HSW  \nMark Newey Managing Principal of Airtight Energy Consulting will provide an overview of Massachusetts’ new energy codes. Mark will provide insight\, helping Massachusetts firms navigate the new codes implemented over the last year.  This will be an interactive program in which participants will be able to discuss the challenges they face implementing the new energy code during the half an hour discussion at the end of the presentation. Mark Newey has nearly 25 years experience working to make buildings more energy efficient\, including 17 years at the Center for EcoTechnology (CET). He holds certifications as a HERS Rater\, Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)\, Passive House Rater and Verifier\, LEED AP Homes\, and LEED Green Rater. Mark holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University and has a minor in Engineering Leadership Development. \nFor Detailed Information and to Register visit here \nCOTE PROGRAMS ARE SPONSORED BY WRIGHT BUILDERS
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/cote-2024/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,COTE Events,WMAIA Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 Northeast Embodied Carbon Summit
DESCRIPTION:The BSA & the Boston/Northeast Hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum are co-hosting the 2024 Northeast Embodied Carbon Summit\, to be held in Boston from June 20-21\, 2024.  \nThe summit marks five years since the BSA held the Embodied Carbon in Buildings Conference which led to the development of the EC 101 Series and the creation of the CLF Boston / Northeast Hub. The goal of the summit is to come together to learn from each other\, provide resources to the broader Architecture\, Engineering & Construction (AEC) community\, and to advance the collective efforts of this group to help lower the impact of climate change. \nThe Summit will include opening remarks by Andrea Love\, FAIA and past President of the BSA and keynote remarks will be made by Billie Faircloth\, FAIA\, former Partner and Research Director at KieranTimberlake\, incoming Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Architecture\, Art\, and Planning (AAP)\, Cornell Atkinson Scholar and Senior Faculty Fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. The event will also recognize the winners of the Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge\, a competition put on by MassCEC and Built Environment Plus (BE+) during our reception. \nMore details on the summit and registration information can be found here.
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/embodied-carbon-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Continuing Education,Other Programs
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SUMMARY:TOUR: Bousquet Mountain Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nTuesday June 11| 4:00-6:00 PM| In Person |1 LU (maybe HSW\, approval pending) \nTour: Bousquet Mountain lodge\, Pittsfield MA\nTour & social hour. \nBousquet Mountain’s new 18\,000 square foot\, mixed-use lodge replaced the original 1941 building\, which had its share of structural and safety challenges over the years\, was taken down in order to make way for the construction of the new lodge. The design entailed an innovative approach to building orientation and location\, resulting in vast natural light\, views of the mountain\, and direct connections to the outdoor recreation. This seamless indoor/outdoor environment was enhanced by large scale south-facing glazing\, a building form influenced by the surrounding landscape\, and indoor vertical connections by way of a second floor mezzanine. Returning visitors are pleased to enjoy the simple\, modern\, state-of-the-art spaces catered towards its occupants; a new restaurant and bar\, multipurpose space\, ski and board rental shop\, offices and ski school\, ticketing\, and event spaces – all of which dramatically improve and pay homage to the original mountain and lodge loved by so many in the Berkshires and surrounding regions.\nPresenter: Allegrone Companies\, Architect and Builder \nFor more information and to register visit here. \nSponsored by Pella
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/tour-bousquet/
LOCATION:Bistro 63\, Amherst\, 63 North Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIA Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T170000
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SUMMARY:AIA24 Conference on Architecture & Design
DESCRIPTION:Early bird rates through April 10! \nThree new passes with valuable perks let you design your AIA24 experience. \nPick your pass\, then register for the keynotes\, tours\, and events you’d like to attend!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/aia24-conference-on-architecture-design/
CATEGORIES:Awards Programs,Conferences,Continuing Education,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T160000
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SUMMARY:Jean Carroon FAIA: Career & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nTuesday May 28| 4:00-6:00 PM| In Person |1 HSW \nWMAIA Women in Architecture presents: Jean Carroon FAIA: Career & Conversation \nJoin us at Bistro 63\, Amherst\, MA for some social time and a conversation with Jean Carroon FAIA\, Principal at Goody Clancy in Boston and the current Massachusetts representative to the AIA Strategic Council.  Jean will talk about her career focused on Preservation and Sustainability and will discuss mentorship of women in her firm.  We’ll then expand into a larger conversation on the roles of mentors and mentees. \nFor more information and to register visit here \nWMAIA Women in Architecture is sponsored by Marvin
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/wia_presents_jean_carroon_faia/
LOCATION:Bistro 63\, Amherst\, 63 North Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIA Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T171500
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SUMMARY:Western MA Committee on the Environment (COTE)
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nPlease join the COTE committee for our spring continuing education series on embodied carbon – with a focus on practical tools for architects hoping to reduce the carbon in their projects. \nEmbodied Carbon in Existing Buildings\nTuesday March 12| 4:00-5:15PM| Zoom |1 HSW approval pending\nBarbra Batshalom\, founder and Executive Director of the Sustainable Building Institute\, and CEO of BuildingEase\, will kick off our discussion of embodied carbon with a look at existing buildings. \nDesigning for Low Carbon New Buildings\nTuesday April 9| 4:00-5:15PM| Zoom |1 HSW approval pending\nAndrea Love\, FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, Principal & Director of Building Science at Payette will address tools and practices around designing low carbon new construction. \nTally Carbon Calculator – Demonstration\nTuesday May 7| 4:00-5:15PM| Zoom |LUs TBD\nSee a demonstration of the Tally Carbon Calculator and learn the basics for implementing this carbon calculating tool in your practice. \nLow Carbon Building Tour – Amherst College Lyceum\nTuesday May 21| 4:00-5:15PM| In Person |1 HSW approval pending\nJoin us for a tour of the Amherst College Lyceum\, with Bruner/Cott architects\, and a discussion of the low carbon strategies that we implemented in this project. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/western-ma-committee-on-the-environment-cote/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,COTE Events
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