Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.

Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.

AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.

Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org 
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM

If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.

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Discounted Rates for Black Spectacles Subscriptions

By taking on the upfront costs of a firm membership, AIA Maine is able to offer you or your employees the full suite of Black Spectacles offerings for 1/4 of the cost of an individual membership.

You can sign up for our Black Spectacles Subscription here.

ARE Materials Available for Check-Out

For those emerging professionals who are studying for exams or thinking about beginning the process, AIA Maine has the following books for checkout:

• Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice

• The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

• Brightwood (Kaplan) ARE 5.0 Complete Library

The AIA Maine study library is a free service for our emerging professionals and a way that AIA Maine helps support those going through the entire licensure process. Please note, you do not need to be an AIA Maine member to use our materials.

Any emerging professional living and working in Maine are welcome to participate.

Contact us via email at: ep@aiamaine.org, if you have an interest in using the study materials.

State Architect Licensing Advisor

The EP Committee Chair is also the state’s Architect Licensing Advisor and can provide answers to some of your more detailed questions about licensure.

Newly Licensed?

Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three-year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three-year period.

1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate
Learn more here!

Recently Graduated?

New graduate associate member - Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect. Learn more here

Whole Life Carbon Assessment: Understanding Holistic Emissions Accounting

This session will build on the AIA Maine COTEs previous session on Upfront Carbon. AIA COTE CoChair, AIA Maine Strategic Council Representative, and OPAL Management Partner, Timothy Lock, will discuss a variety of existing emissions accounting frameworks, what portion of overall Whole Life Carbon these frameworks account for, and go in-depth in describing current best practices in Whole Life Carbon Assessment using the UK Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Whole Life Carbon Assessment For The Built Environment (Global Edition, V3, August 2024). The session will consist of a 45-minute presentation with graphics and fifteen minutes of questions and answers.

The following learning objectives will be covered:

• Develop an understanding of key terms in emissions accounting for buildings such as, upfront carbon, life cycle assessment, whole life carbon assessment, time value of carbon, and how they relate to each other

• Learn proper steps and boundary definition when conducting building emissions accounting accurately

• Learn design approaches to achieve accountable decarbonization in the buildings we design

• Understand the hierarchical impacts of design choices during a conventional design process and how those choices relate to our current construction industry  

Join us at Maine Beer Company for an outdoor social with beer, pizza, and good company.

New England Architecture Awards Celebration

Join AIA Maine, the hosts of the 2024 New England Architecture Awards, for an evening of celebration as we unveil the winners of this year's prestigious competition.

With over 190 outstanding submissions across New England, we are excited to honor the exceptional projects that have earned top recognition.

Jury chair Gabriel V. Hodge, AIA of Materia Prima Studio, will present the awards.

AGENDA:

• 5:30 pm - Doors open

• 6:45 pm - Guests begin to get seated for the awards presentation

• 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm -  Awards presentation. Project winners will have approximately a minute to say a few words about their project.

• A photographer will be on hand to shoot photos of award winners.

Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.

Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.

AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.

Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org 
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM

If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.

.

Discounted Rates for Black Spectacles Subscriptions

By taking on the upfront costs of a firm membership, AIA Maine is able to offer you or your employees the full suite of Black Spectacles offerings for 1/4 of the cost of an individual membership.

You can sign up for our Black Spectacles Subscription here.

ARE Materials Available for Check-Out

For those emerging professionals who are studying for exams or thinking about beginning the process, AIA Maine has the following books for checkout:

• Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice

• The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

• Brightwood (Kaplan) ARE 5.0 Complete Library

The AIA Maine study library is a free service for our emerging professionals and a way that AIA Maine helps support those going through the entire licensure process. Please note, you do not need to be an AIA Maine member to use our materials.

Any emerging professional living and working in Maine are welcome to participate.

Contact us via email at: ep@aiamaine.org, if you have an interest in using the study materials.

State Architect Licensing Advisor

The EP Committee Chair is also the state’s Architect Licensing Advisor and can provide answers to some of your more detailed questions about licensure.

Newly Licensed?

Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three-year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three-year period.

1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate
Learn more here!

Recently Graduated?

New graduate associate member - Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect. Learn more here

AIA Maine is pleased to partner with UMA for the UMA Fall 2024 Lecture Series.

Location: Handley Hall 2nd Floor Classroom + Zoom
1 HSW Learning Unit
FREE

Mary Ben Bonham, Miami University, presents “Bioclimatic Double-Skin Facades.”

Mary Ben Bonham is an educator, architect, and author. 

Mary Ben Bonham provides an overview of bioclimatic double-skin facades, emphasizing their role in creating sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.

The presentation briefly explores the history, benefits, challenges, and design principles of this form of this building enclosure strategy. Case studies in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, delves into the motivations and various design strategies associated with climate-responsive facades.

UPFRONT CARBON CALCULATING, Integrating BEAM into your workflow
1 HSW Learning Unit

• COTE & Emerging Professionals Committee Members: FREE Program + Lunch

• AIA Maine Members - Free Program +  $15 for Lunch

• Non-Member - $15 for Program + $35 for Lunch

AIA Maine COTE has a special invitation for all emerging professionals and interested professionals to join us for an important program about integrating BEAM into your workflow.

There’s never been a more critical time to strengthen your firm’s understanding of embodied carbon and turn that understanding into action. We’re talking about integrating BEAM into your workflow. It’s easy, it’s free, and incredibly important! As an emerging professional, the information you gain from this presentation can help you and your firm re-tool, refocus, and improve the quality of its work.

Join a team from BRIBURN as they cover the basics of upfront carbon and share how they, as an office, use BEAM to communicate with their clients and assist them with making informed and effective decisions.

FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATION, LUNCH WILL BE OFFERED FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO STAY TO SOCIALIZE.
(Lunch registrations will be accepted through Friday, September 13th.)

AGENDA:

• 11:00 AM — BRIBURN Presentation: UPFRONT CARBON CALCULATING, Integrating BEAM into your workflow

• 11:45 AM - Questions & Answers

• Noon – Lunch + Conversation 

• 1:00 PM - End

Learning Objectives:

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of embodied carbon, including what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts the built environment.

1. Participants will learn to integrate BEAM into their workflow, including how to effectively incorporate BEAM (Building Emissions Accounting for Materials) into their professional practice to assess and reduce their projects' carbon footprint.

2. Participants will develop skills to use BEAM as a tool for communicating embodied carbon data to clients, helping them make informed decisions that align with sustainability goals.

3. Participants will learn actionable strategies they can implement, including making project-specific materials selections, identifying materials with the biggest carbon penalty, and finding alternatives.

JUNE MEETING CANCELED DUE TO HOLIDAY.
SEE YOU IN JULY.

Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.

Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.

AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.

Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org 
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM

If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.

.

Discounted Rates for Black Spectacles Subscriptions

By taking on the upfront costs of a firm membership, AIA Maine is able to offer you or your employees the full suite of Black Spectacles offerings for 1/4 of the cost of an individual membership.

You can sign up for our Black Spectacles Subscription here.

ARE Materials Available for Check-Out

For those emerging professionals who are studying for exams or thinking about beginning the process, AIA Maine has the following books for checkout:

• Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice

• The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

• Brightwood (Kaplan) ARE 5.0 Complete Library

The AIA Maine study library is a free service for our emerging professionals and a way that AIA Maine helps support those going through the entire licensure process. Please note, you do not need to be an AIA Maine member to use our materials.

Any emerging professional living and working in Maine are welcome to participate.

Contact us via email at: ep@aiamaine.org, if you have an interest in using the study materials.

State Architect Licensing Advisor

The EP Committee Chair is also the state’s Architect Licensing Advisor and can provide answers to some of your more detailed questions about licensure.

Newly Licensed?

Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three-year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three-year period.

1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate
Learn more here!

Recently Graduated?

New graduate associate member - Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect. Learn more here

2 HSW Credits
Brown Bag Lunch Provided

Join TimberHP for a tour of their Mill in Madison, Maine.

Space for this event is limited.
Registration closes on May 15th.
We suggest carpooling to this event.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the origin of wood fiber insulation, available for more than two decades in Europe, now accounting for nearly $1B in sales annually on the continent. Long coveted by the specifier community, but too costly to import for day-to-day use, wood fiber insulation is finally being manufactured this year by Maine-based TimberHP, learn the origin story.

• TimberHP walking mill tour will show participants how the raw material (wood chips), "feedstock" arrives and is treated prior to production; up-close observation and explanation of plant equipment as the various products, TimberFill, TimberBatt and TimberBoard are manufactured. A visit to the onsite Quality and Assurance lab to show how borate additives work to address fire, bugs and water.

• Product Knowledge Workshop - TimberFill (alternative to cellulous; TimberBatt (alternative to fiberglass and mineral wool) and TimberBoard (alternative to foam and mineral wool continuous insulation. Deep dive into the science behind wood fiber insulation which provides code compliant options for both thermal and sound applications for building Types III, IV, and V. This segment is presented in both classroom and interactive lab settings. Participants get a chance to have a hands-on experience and see mock-up wall assemblies with all three products installed.

• Knowledge of Life Cycle Analysis modeling and how it is used to help better understand building materials impact on the environment. Conversation about the importance of understanding Embodied Carbon Emissions and how product selection moving forward can help reduce its impact on the environment.

Join AIA Maine’s Allied Plus member GO Logic for their presentation discussing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.

AIA MAINE 2024 DESIGN AWARDS CELEBRATION

The Design Awards Celebration is AIA Maine's signature event of the year.

Join us to experience an evening of great architecture and design, food, and fellowship as you view Maine’s best architectural projects.

Thursday, May 9, 2024
5:30 PM

The Portland Masonic
415 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Register by April 25th For Early Bird Pricing*
*after April 25th fees go up by $20 per ticket

• Vote for Your Favorite Project. All submissions will be on display for attendees to vote for their favorite projects.

• Discounts for Groups. Bring your employees, friends, clients, and colleagues. The more, the merrier.

Thank you to our growing list of sponsors.

Sponsorship. The 2024 AIA Maine Design Awards Celebration offers valuable opportunities for engaging with Maine’s AEC community.
Join our growing list of sponsors >

Free
Via Zoom
1 LU

Join AIA Maine’s Strategic Council Representative, Tim Lock, AIA of OPAL.

• Learn how Tim’s work with the AIA Strategic Council’s Climate Action workgroup helped the White House to develop a National Definition of a Zero-Emission Building for Operating Emissions.

• Discuss the Council’s work studying artificial intelligence and its impact on architecture.

• Learn about the AIA proposal to modernize our membership structure,

About the Strategic Council:

The Strategic Council advances the architecture profession by informing the Board and other Institute bodies about important professional issues, opportunities, and threats. Although it is not an AIA governing body, the Council’s work is vital to AIA’s ability to serve the profession. The Council approaches its tasks with an emphasis on an outward and forward-focused vision.

The 2024 Strategic Council Areas of Study

• Equity: Achieving a Bias-free Profession

• Design: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact

• Wellbeing: Advancing Awareness, Knowledge, and Application toward designing healthier buildings and communities

• Value of Architecture: Developing recommendations for actionable items that will educate and prepare members and collectively advance knowledge to positively impact our profession, our planet, and our global society

• Climate: Water & Equity, expanding the lens of climate action by deepening practice knowledge about the impact and opportunities of design choices surrounding water

Thought leadership

The Council meets to consider topics based on AIA's strategic objectives. From that work, it develops recommendations for the Board's consideration.

This event is currently full.

PVC 101: The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC Trim
1 HSW
Free

This course will review the following:

• Properties of cellular PVC

• Comparisons between cellular PVC and other common building materials

• Key differences between high- and low-quality PVC and micro-ingredients

• Best installation practices (Fastening, Cutting, Routing, Drilling, Sealing, Cleaning, Painting)

• Options for stylizing PVC (Staining, Bending, Laminating)

• Common cellular PVC products and their end-use applications

• Construction sectors using PVC (Residential, Multi-Residential/Community, Commercial, Historic Preservations)

• “Green” attributes of PVC that make it an ideal exterior building product

Please join us for an Interactive Webinar + Tutorial covering our 2023 Design Awards Program.

Design Committee chair, Paul Lewandowski share plans for how we will celebrate in 2023.

Executive Director, Jeannette Schram, will review the submission software, provide top-line details about the AIA's Framework for Design Excellence, and discuss why AIA Maine has formatted our Design Awards submission to match that framework.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Please share this event with the people in your office who are responsible for submitting your award application.

Solving Performance Demands with Wood Fiber Insulation

Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.

Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.

AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.

Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org 
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM

If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.

.

Discounted Rates for Black Spectacles Subscriptions

By taking on the upfront costs of a firm membership, AIA Maine is able to offer you or your employees the full suite of Black Spectacles offerings for 1/4 of the cost of an individual membership.

You can sign up for our Black Spectacles Subscription here.

ARE Materials Available for Check-Out

For those emerging professionals who are studying for exams or thinking about beginning the process, AIA Maine has the following books for checkout:

• Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice

• The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

• Brightwood (Kaplan) ARE 5.0 Complete Library

The AIA Maine study library is a free service for our emerging professionals and a way that AIA Maine helps support those going through the entire licensure process. Please note, you do not need to be an AIA Maine member to use our materials.

Any emerging professional living and working in Maine are welcome to participate.

Contact us via email at: ep@aiamaine.org, if you have an interest in using the study materials.

State Architect Licensing Advisor

The EP Committee Chair is also the state’s Architect Licensing Advisor and can provide answers to some of your more detailed questions about licensure.

Newly Licensed?

Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three-year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three-year period.

1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate
Learn more here!

Recently Graduated?

New graduate associate member - Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect. Learn more here

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2021 IECC Update – Commercial Provisions
3 HSW
Virtual Session

Presented by: Jerica Stacey, International Code Council’s

This class reviews the most significant differences between the 2018 IECC and 2021 IECC commercial provisions. This course provides an overview of requirements related to energy efficiency in commercial construction. The intent, scope, and applicability of the IECC requirements for commercial building projects​ will also be discussed.

Upcoming Code Series Programs:

• November 1, 2023 - 2021 IBC Update – Sandra Hyde

• November 8, 2023 - 2021 IECC Update (Residential) – Jerica Stacey

• November 15, 2023 - 2021 IRC Update – Jessie Sorensen

• November 29, 2023 – 2021 IECC Update (Commercial) – Jerica Stacey

Use this link to register for our four sessions at once.

2021 IRC Update
3 HSW
Virtual Session

Presented by: Jessie Sorensen, International Code Council’s

This class reviews the most significant differences between the 2018 IECC and 2021 IECC residential provisions. Participants will be able to Identify the importance of the energy code in reducing building energy use and providing other environmental benefits.

The intent, scope, and applicability of the IECC requirements for residential building projects will also be discussed.

Upcoming Code Series Programs:

• November 1, 2023 - 2021 IBC Update – Sandra Hyde

• November 8, 2023 - 2021 IECC Update (Residential) – Jerica Stacey

• November 15, 2023 - 2021 IRC Update – Jessie Sorensen

• November 29, 2023 – 2021 IECC Update (Commercial) – Jerica Stacey

Use this link to register for our four sessions at once.

2021 IECC Update – Residential Provisions
3 HSW
Virtual Session

Presented by: Jerica Stacey, International Code Council’s

This class reviews the most significant differences between the 2018 IECC and 2021 IECC residential provisions. Participants will be able to Identify the importance of the energy code in reducing building energy use and providing other environmental benefits.

The intent, scope, and applicability of the IECC requirements for residential building projects​ will also be discussed.

Upcoming Code Series Programs:

• November 1, 2023 - 2021 IBC Update – Sandra Hyde

• November 8, 2023 - 2021 IECC Update (Residential) – Jerica Stacey

• November 15, 2023 - 2021 IRC Update – Jessie Sorensen

• November 29, 2023 – 2021 IECC Update (Commercial) – Jerica Stacey

Use this link to register for our four sessions at once.

2021 IBC Update
3 HSW
Virtual Session

Presented by: Sandra Hyde, International Code Council’s

This course will identify important changes in the IBC from 2018 to 2021 edition. Participants will be presented with those changes that will most impact their use of the code when they apply the 2021 IBC. The learner will receive an overview of the most important code changes.

Upcoming Code Series Programs:

• November 1, 2023 - 2021 IBC Update – Sandra Hyde

• November 8, 2023 - 2021 IECC Update (Residential) – Jerica Stacey

• November 15, 2023 - 2021 IRC Update – Jessie Sorensen

• November 29, 2023 – 2021 IECC Update (Commercial) – Jerica Stacey

Use this link to register for our four sessions at once.

1 HSW Learning Unit

Paul Lewandowski IIDA, AIA of Paul Designs Project will discuss how he went from a skeptic to a champion of the AIA Framework for Design Excellence by showcasing several of his firm’s projects through the lens of the Framework. He will discuss how the tool helped him make important design decisions at critical moments in the project timeline.

The AIA Framework for Design Excellence is a robust set of design principles that can guide the design of a project and make it more responsive towards clients, the environment and the community.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the AIA Framework for Design Excellence

• Understand how budget and design can work together in not-for-profit projects.

• Learn about a holistic approach to sustainable architecture.

• Learn about the community impact of public projects

Speaker:

Paul Lewandowski IIDA, AIA – Founder, Paul Designs Project, Portland, ME

FREE

Join members of AIA Maine, Portland Society for Architecture (PSA), Boston Society of Landscape Architects. Maine Chapter (BSLA), and our host lluminate to socialize with Maine’s design community and view the new BEGA furniture collection.

Register Now: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bega-furniture-event-portland