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April 15th   FREE CHAPTER MEETING – 1 HSW
11:30-1:00
Sponsored by BLOCK USA
Alagasco Midtown Business Center 20 South 20th St     RSVP by April 11th         

Program:  Designing with Architectural Concrete Masonry
Discussion of the “Defenses against Wind Driven Water Intrusion” in Architectural Concrete Masonry.  Identify design issues, compare and contrast wall design concepts, identify the keys to a successful project and specification checklist. Learn the value difference between Integral Water Repellents and Post Applied Clear Water Repellents and when to specify which product. Also, learn what causes efflorescence and good construction practices that can help to control secondary efflorescence at the jobsite.   
Bill McHugh, CSI,Grace Construction Products

April 15th Intern Site Visit - FREE
     Eastern Health Center
     4:00 p.m. (more info below)

April 9th   dreamArchitecture artwork is due

April 16th dreamArchitecture artwork judging

April 30th DESIGN AWARDS DISC AND BOARDS DUE

May 6th     Chapter Meeting with Sloss Metal Artist
                  (there will be a pour on May 7th)

May 8th    dreamArchitecture Awards Ceremony
                 SawWorks Studio

May 22nd Intern Site Visit at Brad Morton’s Studio
                 2119 1st Ave. South
                 11:30 -12:30
                 Free for interns – Architects $15

The Smorgasboard by Danya Humaideh

What Makes You Happy?
Sometimes it can get really hard to balance work, life and family.  As you know all too well, an architect’s world revolves around deadlines and long hours.  So how do people manage it all without leaving out somebody?  Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this because you can’t please everyone.  However, realizing that you can’t please everyone is the first step to refreshing your life.

With spring slowly creeping up on us, a simple picnic with your family or friends in your local park can be a great way for everyone to let loose, get active and have some fun before the work week starts again.  And for you night owls, there are several fun places around town that have patios for you to enjoy the cool night air. Enjoy the air, the stars and the weekend!

So we want to know… What are some ways you like to enjoy the weekends with your family and friends? Please feel free to share your thoughts… E-mail me at danya@aiabham.org.

ATT: Firm Principals, Partners and Owners
A great way to accelerate the development of the interns in your firm is to encourage them to participate in chapter meetings and activities.  Through continuing education lunch programs, leadership positions and informal networking opportunities, there are a myriad activities to help develop aspiring young architects into well-rounded leaders that will help you serve your clients and grow your business.   Interns and licensed professionals alike truly appreciate employers who are committed to their professional development.  So support the interns in your firm, as well as your own business and the overall profession, by encouraging intern participation in the AIA Birmingham Chapter.

Thank you.
Trevor B. Matchett, AIA, LEED AP
2008 AIA Birmingham Chapter President

Intern Site Visit

Eastern Health Center
Date: April 15, 2008. Time: 4pm
Program led by Designform

Directions: From Downtown take I-59N. Merge onto 1st Ave N/US 11N/Al 7N. Keep left at the fork to go onto 1st Ave N. Turn left onto West Blvd and your destination will be on the right. Parking: There should be plenty ­of parking in the front of the site so just park inside the gate in any open spaces.

Thank You Members & Sponsors
Thank you members and sponsors for taking the time to attend the sponsor mini-tradeshow/sponsor appreciation luncheon. 
Click here for photo gallery.

AIA Golf Tournament Proceeds Awarded to Pathways
Birmingham Architectural Foundation
The AIA golf committee presented two generous checks to Pathways and the Birmingham Architectural Foundation.  Connie Hill, Executive Director of Pathways and Drue Ealons of Pathways received the $8000.00 check at the March 25th Chapter meeting.  Phil Black, immediate past president of the BAF accepted the $5000 check on behalf of the Birmingham Architectural Foundation. 

The AIA annual golf tournament has given $60,000 to charities since the first golf tournament was held in the mid nineties at Highland Golf Course!

AIA would like to thank Ty Cole and Angela Nash who have volunteered their time year after year to make this event so successful.  We would also like to thank Tim Ayers, Cay Alby, Jeanne Gallagher, Roman Gary, Gary Nash, Scott Walls and Janet Cox for their commitment. The 2008 AIA Annual Golf Tournament will be at Robert Trent Jones, Valley and Ridge courses October 9th.  If your company is interested in sponsoring an item in the goody bag, please contact the AIA office aiabirm@aiabham.org

Birmingham Architectural Foundation | Pathways

A Celebrity Among Us
Congratulations to Larry Burdett who has written a book that is scheduled to be released April 28th.  The book titled, Old Dominion: A story of War in Colonial Virginia, is a  historical fiction that recounts the life of Fleming Cobb, a frontiersman and Indian spy who end up fighting in the American Revolutionary War.

Click here to order the book at a pre release price of $19.95.

Pervious Concrete Workshop and Certification Class
Course Overview
The Pervious Concrete Workshop and Certification Class will provide greater insight into pervious concrete production, pervious concrete design, and in the field placement techniques. The program will include a lecture and placement of a pervious concrete section. Click here for more info.

CSI Meeting
April 28 “Geotech Reports and Meeting ICC Code Requirements for Special Inspections”, HSW, David Bean w/Gallet Associates (Birmingham office).  Meeting to be held at Gallet Associates office, 110 12th Street North, and catered by Nikki’s.