AIA members with Governor Bob Riley

Please note the AIA office will be closed May 2nd – May 6th for National Convention.

What a Great Turnout!!! 
We had a great time at The BottleTree!  Thank you for supporting AIA Birmingham.  There were 75 people for the meeting.  Thank you to Mike Reddington with Pinnacle Engineering for the presentation and thanx to Brad (chef) for a great lunch!

The judging was held April 18th at SawWorks Studio.  Our judges were Karim Shamsi-Basha, photographer and author of Home Sweet Home, Bruce Herrington, AIA President and Marie Leech, k – 12 education writer for The Birmingham News.
You have to come to the awards ceremony May 10th, 2007, 5:30 – 7:00 to find out who the winners of this year's Livable Communities dreamArchitecture Contest!!

Thank you again to all the firms that sponsored a grade;
CCR, Davis Architects Inc., Giattina Aycock Studios,
Gresham Smith & Partners, HKW Associates, Hendon + Huckestein Architects PC,
Herrington Architects PC and Paul Krebs & Associates.

2007 AIA Design Awards
You do not want to miss this year’s AIA Design Awards Gala!  We will be celebrating at Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. An evening not to be missed! You can wander around the entire museum – it is ours from 6 – 10.
Our master of Ceremonies is comedian Mickey Dean.  Patrick Davis will present an AIA 150 presentation and we will announce the winner of the Birmingham Accolade Award.
Nominations are due May 10th. click here for application.


Another reason not to miss this year’s AIA Design Awards Gala…
Sam Cornman, sculptor of Poetic Meditation and Zach Wickham, two local glass blowers are designing each centerpiece for the tables. 
Sam studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of American Crafts where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Art in Glass Sculpture and Glass Blowing.  He has also studied at the Museum and the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina.
Drawing inspiration from the infinite realms of life to galaxies of far away to the depths of the deep blue sea, Sam creates sculptures combining the techniques of glass flame working and glass blowing.  During the creation process Sam reflects upon such moments through meditative thought recollection while dancing with hot glass and fire.  Contemplating what has been experienced he transforms objects, thoughts, and emotions into poetic creations.
Zach Wickham was born in Elma, New York.  He received his bachelors of fine arts degress from the New York State School of Ceramics at Alfred University in Alfred New York in 2004.  He is currently working at BearCreek Glass.
www.zacharywickham.com
Click here to view the venue. http://www.barbermuseum.org/

Tickets are on sale NOW! 
After May 2nd
Tickets           $100
Interns            $75
Block of 8       $700

May 1st        All boards and power point presentations are due.
May 14th      Jury, New York City, Center for Architecture
June 21st     Awards Gala – Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
All tickets must be purchased and paid for by June 14th.
We also need names of those who will be attending.

Océ / Imaging Technologies Joins ABC Business Partner Program
April 2007–Imaging Technologies Services, Inc., the southeast’s largest Océ Sales and Servicing Dealer is pleased to announce a new partnership between Océ, a leading international provider of large and small format digital document print solutions and services, and the Associated Builders & Contractors which is a national association representing more than 24,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 79 chapters across the United States including Alabama.
 “Océ’s reputation for excellence and innovation in the wide format arena makes this an ideal partnership,” said Kirk Pickerel, ABC president and CEO. “The ABC Business Partner program’s discounts will make it easier for member firms to access cutting-edge large format technology proven to help bolster productivity and performance.”
Imaging Technologies is the largest reprographic Company in the southeast providing, print, software and hardware solutions to the design/build industry.

Birmingham Architectural Foundation Wants to Give $$ Away
The Birmingham Architectural Foundation will be awarding the first of many scholarships this year.  If you know of any high school seniors who are planning a career in architecture tell them about our scholarship program.  All information is on our website, www.birminghamarchitecturalfoundation.org. 
We are excited about this opportunity to encourage and support students interested in architecture.  B.A.F is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

Alabama Council State Convention
Register now for the state convention, rooms are going quick!! 
The Alabama Council AIA 2007 Annual Convention
Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, Florida
July 6th - 8th, 2007

SAVE THE DATE (download the postcard)!

Birmingham Home & Garden and ALNO Invite You To A Luncheon
Thursday, May 3, 2007. European Kitchen of Alabama. 11:00 a.m.
THE GREENING OF THE AMERICAN KITCHEN or “Global Warming is Haute”
Modern kitchen design is not just about form; it is a process that integrates technology, function and the aesthetic into a single thought.  Today, this process has evolved further with the increased awareness of environmental concerns as well as a new appreciation for our natural resources and the impact that we, as individuals, have on the world around us. 

Shunning wasteful habits of the past, we must now give thoughtful consideration to the future.  Architects and designers who once utilized materials and technologies without a thought to the impact on the environment around them, now we must make choices out of necessity and consequence, utilizing materials that are natural, reusable, abundant, renewable and long of life.

The average American kitchen is responsible for 30% of home energy consumption…How can we be better “eco-warriors” and can we do as individuals to conserve energy and lower our environmental impact on the world around us. 

Lecturer, writer, eco-warrior, Mr Kevin M Henry is the CEO of ALNO USA, the North American marketing arm of ALNO AG, Europe’s premiere kitchen manufacturer.  Mr Henry is one of the key figures in the luxury kitchen movement and has been involved in the evolution and development of this niche industry for over 25 years.  Mr Henry is an award winning kitchen designer in his own right and is well known in the industry for his strategic marketing insights and brand development skills.  With a strong background in design, manufacturing, sales and marketing, Mr Henry brings a unique and all encompassing perspective to the big picture. (click for invitation) (click here for directions)