Friday Facts :

 

REVIT v.2009 Workshop
Hosted by the AIA Miami Chapter (Young Architects’ Forum) and
Presented by DDS (Digital Drafting Systems)
June 13 & 14
The School of Architecture at the University of Miami
12 CEU
Co-Sponsored by T-Square

Special Early Bird Price of $300.00 for members
& non-members $400.00
$50.00 off before May 15 – Space is limited

Get up and running with this introductory workshop that will get you going with the latest in BIM (Building Information Modeling) software. If you’re looking to do more with your projects in less time, don’t miss our hands-on Revit Architecture Workshop with Autodesk Certified Implementation Experts from Digital Drafting Systems.

This 1 ½ day workshop is designed to familiarize you with the Building Information Modeling features of the software such as:

  • User interface
  • Managing views
  • Parametric modeling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • and others...

You will be working hands-on a project – enabling you to understand the basic concepts behind the software. The workshop is geared towards the new user and requires no proficiency in the software. At the conclusion, we will have a Q&A session for individual questions. (click to download registration form)

AIA Membership Dues
If you haven’t sent your payment of the membership dues for 2008, please do so.  Invoices have been mailed out, if you haven’t receive it please, call the office 305.448.7488 or email us, we will gladly help keep your membership up-to-date.  Re-instate your membership.

CONVENTION 2010
We are looking for volunteers for the Miami AIA Convention 2010.  For more information, contact Patricia at 305.446.0849 or psequeira@famiami.com.

AIA Miami Chapter Annual Golf Tournament
JUNE 6th – The Sixteenth Annual AIA Golf Tournament will be held at the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club, 6401 Kendale Lakes Drive, Miami.  Clean your golf attire.  It will be a day of fun and will help raise funds for our Scholarship Program.  For information and registration call the office at 305.448.7488 to request a brochure.  Click on www.aiamiami.com to download registration form.  Don’t wait too long, it is filling up very quickly.

NATIONAL TV SHOW ON HGTV SEEKS BIG REMODELING PROJECTS TO FEATURE
HGTV and the new national TV show “My Big Amazing Renovation” are looking for a BIG and AMAZING remodeling project in Miami to feature! Homes being considered for the show need to have that “wow” factor – in addition, they need to have doubled in size, have outgoing homeowners, contain a major kitchen remodel, have a complete exterior transformation, and stand apart from the pack. Projects to be considered must be before drywall and completed by late Fall/early Winter 2008. If your project fits the bill, please contact Shannon Brohard at High Noon Entertainment – 303.712.3172 or sbrohard@highnoonentertainment.com. All entries must be received by May 28.

AIM - Architects In Making 2008 Summer Camp
Last year 57 kids benefited from the program and we would like to make an even better program this year but we need your support. We provide scales, rulers, pencils, drawing pads, sketch paper and cameras.  We are planning two or three field trips.   All this requires funds and your help would ensure the program is a success.  If you can volunteer one day or half a day, it would be a great and a rewarding experience. Please come join us on May 22 at 6 PM for an opening reception of the Architectural Summer Camp at the AIA Miami office, 275 University Drive, Coral Gables.  RSVP at 305.448.7488.

Bienal Miami + Beach 2001 – 2005 Book
Purchase the new book, Bienal Miami + Beach 2001-2005, published by Professor Jaime Canaves, FAIA and Carlos Casuscelli, edited by Marilys R. Nepomechie, FAIA is in stock at the AIA office.  It should be in every member’s library. To obtain a copy, call the AIA office 305.448.74.88 or email your order at aiamia@bellsouth.net.  



Designing Photovoltaic Systems at the Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Avenue.  Reference #471007.  For information call 305.237.3796 or 305.237.7119 www.earthethicsinstitute.org.  Lunch included.  $150.00 – Earn 7 CEU’s.


Installing Photovoltaic Systems at the Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Avenue.  Reference No. 471009.  For information call 305.237.3796 or 305.237.7119 www.earthethicsinstitute.org.  Lunch included.  $150.00 – Earn 7 CEU’s.


Civil 3D Essentials Introduction to Civil 3D Fundamentals. Pre-requisites- Basic drafting and AutoCAD skills.  RSVP at 305.445.6480.


Design Program: Miami Green Office Building Site Visit and Holly Real Estate Presentation. Sponsored by Holly Real Estate.  Join the AIA and Holly Real Estate in celebrating the topping off of South Florida’s 1st LEED high rise office building to be completed. Join William Holly and the Holly Real Estate team for a brief presentation and discussion of accomplishments and the design intricacies of this project. Meet these innovators and learn what else Holly Real Estate has on the books. Take a private tour of the Miami Green Construction Site. The Miami Green Project, a 120,000 square foot, 13-story office condo (approximately 9,250 square feet per floor). The project is in the City of Miami adjacent to Coral Gables and US-1. Miami Green, with its accomplished milestones, is scheduled to be South Florida’s first completed LEED Certified high rise office building. Location: 3150 SW 38th Avenue, Miami Florida 33134. RSVP to 305 448 7488 or aiamia@bellsouth.net. Free for AIA members; $15 for non AIA members. 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM [DOWNLOAD PDF]


Industry Forum for Doing Business with Miami-Dade County Architecture, Engineering, Construction from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon.  Jungle Island (located off I-395 between Downtown and Miami Beach). RSVP at 305.375.2724.


BEC meeting – Window Cleaning/Suspended Maintenance Equipment and Fall Protection Systems presented by Alan Bell, the national sales manager of Pro-Bel Enterprises Limited.  Earn 1 CEH.  Participants will obtain an overview of: Product/equipment application, building codes, standards and labor regulations, design working drawing, specification and installation options, liability issues and manufacturer qualifications and technical services at the AIA Miami Chapter office, 275 University Drive, Coral Gables.   RSVP to architect@karol.us.


Join COTE for Green Happy Hour at the GreenStreet Café, 3468 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Appetizers will be served.  RSVP to  305. 448.7488 or Sebastian@sebastianeilert.com.


AUGI CAD Camp Miami AUGI CAD Camp - Miami is packed with knowledgeable courses, offers opportunities to network with fellow “campers” and browse the exhibit area. Event includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and giveaways.  Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL  33132  Click here to register.


HKS Open House by Young Architects Forum, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1220 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  RSVP to AIA Miami at 305.448.7488 or aiamia@bellsouth.net.


Designing with Impact Windows and High Performance Glass at the CGI Windows and Doors, 10100 NW 25 Street, from 11;30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Factory Tour, a Presentation on Glass by Cardinal Glass Industries and Lunch. Earn 2 CEU/HSW LU.  RSVP at 305.448.7488 or lquist@cgiwindows.com.


Revit 1½  Day Seminar at the School of Architecture at the University of Miami.  (click to download registration form)  Early bird special.

ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION EXAMINATION, STUDY Group Session, every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at our AIA office.   RSVP to Thursday class.  Call Yovanna Alvarez for more information 305.613.6153.

ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION EXAMINATION, STUDY Group Session, every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at our AIA office.   RSVP to Thursday class.  Call Yovanna Alvarez for more information 305.613.6153.

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