Happy New Year!
Welcome to the 2020 Board of Directors
Happy New Year 2020 - Welcome 2020 Board
Uncategorized posts:
Nominees for 2020 Board of Directors
Learn about the nominees for the 2020 Board of Directors: Nominees for 2020 Board of Directors (pdf)
Voting is scheduled for the Chapter's annual meeting, on Thursday, Dec. 5th.
Welcome Roni S. Phipps
On 11/14, the Board formally welcomed Roni S. Phipps (pdf) as the chapter's new Executive Director.
Members will have an opportunity to welcome her as well, at the upcoming annual meeting and design awards celebration.
Donate to AIA-RI Architectural Forum
Together, with your support, we can provide a stronger foundation for our next generation of architects. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Forum today. To make a donation, please send your check made payable to:
AIA Rhode Island Architectural Forum
P.O. Box 9325
Providence, Rhode Island 02940
Or contribute online via PayPal.
AIAri is Hiring a New Executive Director
Do you know someone who would be well suited to running and growing AIA Rhode Island? If so, please share this job description.
AIAri Architetural Forum Scholarships - EXTENDED DEADLINE!
New Extended Deadline - MAY 31 - for the 2019 AIA Rhode Island Architectural Forum Scholarship Program.
The AIA Rhode Island Architectural Forum is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was established by AIA Rhode Island to support educational programs within the architectural community.
The Forum’s primary vehicle for supporting architectural education is our Scholarship program. The Forum awards multiple scholarships to qualified financial aid eligible students studying architecture. Funding for architectural scholarships is provided by proceeds from AIA Rhode Island’s annual golf outing. In addition to the AIAri Scholarship program, thanks to the generous support of the family of Norton E. Salk, AIA, we are pleased to also offer the Norton E. Salk Scholarship for Design Excellence.
AIA Contract Software update
Next time you login to AIA Contract Documents, you may notice the New Projects Tab!
PDF Overview: https://contractdocs.aia.org/guides/Revised-Projects-Tab%202019.pdf
Video Overview: Link
Updated "Editing documents offline quick start guide": Link
New Perk for AIA members
New Perk for AIA members!
As an AIA member, you can now enjoy free access to the future-igniting insights of WIRED, the ultimate authority on the people and ideas changing the world.
You'll receive unlimited ad-free browsing on WIRED.com and a free subscription to the digital edition of the magazine and the Get WIRED iOS app.
Open Position on AIA Board of Directors
We are now accepting self nominations for two positions on the current 2019 Board of Directors.
If interested, please complete this form.
Positions:
- At-Large Director (2019)
- Assistant-Treasurer (2019) - opportunity to continue as Treasurer in 2020-21.
- You can submit for both.
New RI Fire Code
The updated RI Fire Code came into effect on 2/28/2019. There was a grace period (2/28/2019 to 3/30/2019) where you could use either the 2012 edition or the 2015 edition of the referenced codes.
The new Fire Code, incorporates the 2015 Editions of NFPA 1 (Fire Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) as well as the 2013 Edition of NFPA 72.
The concurrency period only lasts until April 1 unless a variance is granted by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review.
In Remembrance: Dan Kwasniewski, AIA
It is with extreme sorrow we share news of the sudden and unexpected passing of 2019 AIA Rhode Island Chapter President, Dan Kwasniewski, AIA on Friday evening, March 1st.
Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Dan was touched by his warm heart, ebullient spirit and positive energy. He lit up every room he walked into, and we loved him dearly for it. Professionally, Dan’s exuberant energy was only matched by his impact in the architectural field: locally, nationally and internationally. Dan was a tremendous mentor to his students at Roger Williams University, and leader to us in AIA Rhode Island. Dan was a visionary, and his vision for the future of our Chapter was especially strong. He will be sorely missed.
BOARD VOTE: RIHPHC Preservation Conference Sponsorship
Please be advised that the AIAri Board of Directors is voting on the following measure:
Sponsorship of the annual Preservation Conference organized by the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission, this year to take place in East Providence on Saturday April 6th. AIAri has traditionally supported this conference for which we're partners (offering marketing and CEU support) with a sponsorship of $1200. Seeing as this cannot wait until our next scheduled board meeting, we're handling this item of business and voting via email.