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Press Release: City of Columbia Proclaims April 10-16 “Architecture Week”

Contact Information:

Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP

AIA Greater Columbia Section

President

803.233.6602

ascott@studio2lr.com

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (04/11/2011)

 City of Columbia Proclaims April 10-16 “Architecture Week”

 COLUMBIA, SC – April 11, 2001 – The City of Columbia has issued a proclamation declaring April 10-April 16, 2011 as Architecture Week.  The proclamation “encourages all citizens to honor our architects and recognize the positive role they play in our continued economic prosperity.”

 The proclamation coincides with The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects highlighting April as “Architecture Month” throughout the state. On April 13th, coinciding with the 154th Anniversary of the American Institute of Architects, the state chapter is hosting a Legislative Breakfast in Columbia.  Meanwhile, local sections are focusing on an intense series of outreach programs throughout their communities to promote the profession in a variety of ways.  Members of the Greater Columbia section have the opportunity to participate in a number of programs including continuing education events, building tours, and networking functions.  To promote Architecture Month, the Greater Columbia section will be wrapping up a scholarship program with the Clemson University School of Architecture towards the end of the month and is hosting the annual “Kids in Architecture” program at the Columbia Museum of Art on April 30th.

 Please visit aiacolumbia.org for the official proclamation and for more information on the organization, membership opportunities, and upcoming events.  You can help to promote Architecture Week by liking AIA COLUMBIA on Facebook and following @AIAColumbia on Twitter.

 About AIA Greater Columbia:

AIA Greater Columbia Section is a subsidiary of the AIA South Carolina chapter and the national American Institute of Architects.  AIA Greater Columbia has a membership of approximately 220 design professionals and strives to help carry-out the goals of the parent organizations: being the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in the service to society.

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AIASC “Architecture Month” Proclamation

AIA Greater Columbia “Architecture Week” Proclamation

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REVIT User Group Meeting

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 11:30AM-1:00PM

Mashburn Construction Training Room

1820 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

See  Revit User Group Invite.  Please join your local community and peers for Columbia’s Revit User Group Meeting as we share tips, discuss successes and challenges, build technical skills, exchange ideas, and stay on top of the latest in BIM technology.

Enjoy a FREE lunch while guest speakers Regina Floyd, Principal with Watson Tate Savory Liollio and Anthony Paupert, BIM/CAD Technical Specialist at SSOE Group discuss project coordination between disciplines on a recent 40,000 square foot Teaching and Research Science Building for an university client.  They will review lessons learned, what worked well, and most important, what will work better next time.  In addition SSOE will provide demonstrations of tools they have developed in working with architectural models as well as multiple in-office models. Other items of discussion will include:

  • Early Project Discussions
  • Team and Model Coordination
  • Splitting of Models by Discipline
  • Developing a BIM Implementation plan

Guest Speakers:

Regina Floyd, AIA, Leed AP Principal with WTSL — Regina has been employed at WTSL for over 21 years – after 7 years experience at other architecture firms.  She is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and a registered architect since 1994.  At WTSL she is responsible for selection and implementation of Information Technology and Software. 

Anthony Paupert, BIM/CAD Technical Specialist with SSOE Group — Anthony has 15 years total experience in the industry. Anthony studied Mechanical Design at Macomb Community College and started as a mechanical controls contractor. He has spent the past 13 years between two Detroit area AE firms. He has 4 years Revit MEP experience with 20+ MEP Revit jobs complete with several active and nearing completion with more to begin.

Lunch will be provided.

Questions?  Contact Jamie Sirois, AEC Account Executive, at 803-351-1087 at jamiesirois@tpm.com

Please RSVP for this event through TPM’s website, here

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“Maneuvering the Built Environment” Lecture by Cathering Graham of USC

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 1:30-2:30

Green West Quad, USC campus (corner of Sumter & Wheat Streets)

Catherine Leigh Graham has worked in the Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology field for over 15 years.  She is a Rehabilitation Engineer with the University of South Carolina – School of Medicine and works to improve the health and prevent secondary conditions for people with disabilities.  The topic is “Maneuvering the Built Environment,” which focuses on training to design conditions for people with disabilities in buildings and the built environment.

CEU will be provided.  The program is $5 for members (*Please let us know in your RSVP if you would like lunch).

RSVP for attendance and lunch to Kim Nelson at knelson@gmka.com

Paid Parking is available at Sumter Street Garage at Sumter & Wheat Streets.  Carpooling is encouraged.