Studio i has folded into ACE Mentor Program

In an effort to create a stronger program, AIA has teamed up with ACE (Architects, Contractors, & Engineers) Mentor Program to deliver a fun and exciting learning experience to students interested in a career in the building design and construction industry. 

Currently, 41 students from 12 schools participate in the program. 

Participating Schools
Carver High School
Central Park Christian
Clay-Chalkville High School
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Holy Family Christo Rey
Homewood High School
Huffman High School
John Carroll Catholic High School
Minor High School
Ramsay High School
Tarrant High School
Woodlawn High School

ACE Alabama Board
Chair
Nick Dill – Robins & Morton

Vice Chair
Amanda Moore – Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio

Secretary/Treasurer
John Rives – Robins & Morton

Board Members
Margaret Gaylor – Ramsay High School
Keith Owens – MBA Structural Engineers
Greg Pyburn – Golden & Associates
Jay Reed – ABC Birmingham
David Stewart – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Rhea Williams – AIA Birmingham

Participating Mentors
Stephen Allen – Williams Blackstock Architects
Katherine Anderson – Robins & Morton
Laura Clark Bartlett – Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio
Dominique Bass – Davis Architects
Melissa Butler – Robins & Morton
Ryan Collins – Nimrod Long & Associates
Nick Dill – Robins & Morton
Sarah Dunn – ArchitectureWorks, LLP
Phil Massa – Robins & Morton
Juan Millhouse – NHB Group
Amanda Moore – Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio
Keith Owens – MBA Structural Engineers
Tony Renta – HKW Associates
Bill Segrest – HKW Associates
Cale Smith – EDT Inc.
Daryl Starks – MBA Structural Engineers
Jimmy Walker – Brasfield & Gorrie

For more information on the ACE Mentor Program, please visit http://www.acementor.org/679.

Contact
Kathryn Anderson: Robins & Morton. Estimator. (p) 205.870.1000. kanderson@robinsmorton.com

Calendar

2009 – 2010 Calendar
October 8th                Introduction to ACE    Hosted by Williams Blackstock                                                                                               Introduction to ACE Mentor of Alabama                                                                                                                       Site Visit – Cityville

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October 22nd              ARCHITECTURE/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE      Hosted by SawWorks Studio  
                                   MacKnally Ross Land Design/HKW Architects                                                                                                           Site Visit – Railroad Park – Site Selection for Bird Houses

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November 5th            ARCHITECTURE      Hosted by SawWorks Studio
                                   Schematic Design of Bird Houses

November 19th           ARCHITECTURE
                                   Hosted by GA Studio
                                   Design Development – material selection, design refinement

December 3rd   ARCHITECTURE
                                   Hosted by KPS
                                   Construction Documents – scale, drafting, plan, section, elevation

January 14th ENGINEERING
                                   Hosted by MBA
                                   Structural – bridge design

January 28th ENGINEERING
                                   Hosted by MBA
                                   Structural – bridge breaking

February 11th Engineering
                                  Location TBA
                                   Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing – Energy modeling

February 25th Engineering
                                   Location - Onsite harbor
                                   Civil - site visit – CHS

March 11th Construction
                                  Trades – Site visit to Cityville to see progress

March 25th Construction
                                   Location – TBA
                                   Estimating & Scheduling – Under budget, most complete, best craftsmanship (bird houses)

April 8th Construction Bird house
                                   Construction – Project construction phase I

April 22nd Construction Bird House
                                   Construction – Project construction phase II

May 6th Public Speaking