| Volume 3, No. 5 - May 20, 2009 |
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 Slowdog Run, by Randall Mars Architects (more info) |
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| Make Your Design Awards Gala Reservations Today |
The new Volkswagen Group of America's U.S. Headquarters in Herndon, designed by VOA Associates Incorporated, is the site of our Design Awards Gala on Saturday, June 6th. Come and celebrate design. The evening showcases all 164 projects submitted this year, culminating in the surprise announcement of the winning projects.Frank Harmon, FAIA, an award-winning architect and adjunct professor of architecture at North Carolina State University, is the keynote speaker. Educated at both the North Carolina School of Design and the Architectural Association in London, he studied under James Stirling and worked for Richard Meier in New York before forming his own practice, Frank Harmon Architect, in Raleigh. As a practitioner, Mr. Harmon is considered a leader in the field of sustainable design. In 2005 Frank Harmon Architect was named "Top Firm of the Year" by Residential Architect magazine. His work has been featured in numerous national and international journals, magazines and books, including The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture (Princeton Architectural Press), and has been exhibited at the National Building Museum. Recently, Mr. Harmon received First Place in a design competition to select the architect for the AIA/North Carolina's new headquarters in Raleigh. He was also featured in the "Conversation" section of Dwell magazine and on American Public Media's "The Story with Dick Gordon" (NPR). Mr. Harmon is one of seven distinguished architects from the Raleigh area who served on this year's design awards jury. Additional information on all the jury members is available on the Design Awards Webpage. The gala begins at 6:00p with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, buffet and live music. The highlight of the evening is the announcement of the winning projects, followed by dessert and coffee. Invitations have been mailed to all members. Tickets are $100 and prepaid reservations are requested by Tuesday, June 2. Please note that this is an extension from the original date printed on the invitation, courtesy of Volkswagen Group of America. RSVP by emailing reservations@aianova.org. Gala details and information on reservations and payment may be found on our Design Awards Website. |
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2006 IBC Accessibility and Usability Training in Alexandria June 11, 8:00a-4:30p |
This training is offered free of charge by the City of Alexandria's Office of Building and Fire Code Administration. The City has offered members of AIA Northern Virginia 30 seats at the workshop.
Training will be held at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King Street, Alexandria 22302.  The workshop begins at 8:00a and will conclude at 4:30p, with a break to take lunch on your own from noon-1:30p. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided in the morning. The workshop is offered free of charge and offers 7 AIA/CES HSW LUs.Attendance is limited to the first 30 Chapter members who reserve a place by emailing reservations@aianova.org. If you reserve a place and find you are not able to attend, please inform us so we can offer your place to another member. |
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In Practice... |
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AIA Headquarters to Close June 1-5 Due to revenue shortfalls, AIA National finds it necessary to make reductions in operating expenses. Part of this reduction calls for the furlough of all national staff during the first week of June and again during the first week of August. As required by law, the staff is prohibited from doing any Institute-related work, including answering phone calls and email messages, during the furlough period. While Headquarters is closed, please know that AIA Northern Virginia will remain open and can help you with any of your membership needs and questions. As always, please feel free to contact us at aianova@aianova.org or (703) 549-9747. Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards Accepting Submittals Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Fairfax County is accepting entries for the 2009 Exceptional Design Award Program through June 24. Projects submitted to the AIA Northern Virginia Design Awards that are located in Fairfax County are automatically entered into the Fairfax County program. Others may submit entries directly, either digitally or in an 8.5" x 11" binder. Additional information and specific submission requirements can be found here. |
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Slowdog Run |
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50 acres in Nelson County 20 minutes outside of Charlottesville, VA was purchased with hopes of gathering artists and likeminded friends to develop 5-6 home sites, a studio and/or visiting artist in residence.  |
The first site was developed with views of the mountains to the southwest, the backyard opening to the woods. The front yard was developed for future gatherings; a concrete block isolates the cars from the social space.
June 1 - DesignDC Early Bird Registration Deadline June 3 - Financial Survival Guide: Financial Security in Uncertain Times June 6 - ARE Prep Series: Programming Planning + Practice June 6 - AIA Northern Virginia Design Awards Gala June 7 - Women in Architecture Brunch June 8 - AIA Northern Virginia Board Meeting June 10 - Women in Architecture Happy Hour June 17 - AIA Northern Virginia Lunch Series June 20 - ARE Prep Series: Site Planning + Design |