Welcome Back!

Happy New Year and welcome back to school!

This is going to be a very busy semester for AIAS. We've got lots of programs coming up for the spring 2009 semester. And who can't forget about our biggest event in the spring? Beaux Arts Ball!

Keep a look out for emails, posters, and blog updates for all AIAS activities.

Good luck with the start of the semester!

FORUM Denver 2009: Energy

Leaders from the Northeast Quad of AIAS

Seven members of CUA AIAS set out for Denver to celebrate ringing in 2009 with 600+ other architecture students from all over the world at AIAS Forum. This past Forum explored design and sustainability. Hosted by the AIAS Chapter at the University of Colorado Denver, FORUM explored not just issues related to sustainability and “green” design, but also the “energy” of great architecture.

Student Chair Andrew Atchley, in conjunction with the Denver host committee and countless sponsors and supporters, assembled some of the leading architecture and design experts to serve as thought leaders, catalysts and mentors. Andrew and his colleagues recognized the inherent challenges those in the design world face as they try to create structures that not only minimize environmental impacts but also provide form, function and sense of place. The speakers and programs explored those issues and helped students work toward solutions that can be utilized in their classrooms and in future practice.

The first day split the group up. Some students enjoyed the landscape and went skiing, meeting other AIAS members from around the world. One student, Marcus Johnson, was able to participate in a architectural photography workshop to hone his skills while exploring the city. Another student, Irene Jorden, participated in the Sustainability Design Charette in a mixed team with AIAS members from SCAD and Roger Williams University. Their newly founded team was able to analyze a site in Denver and design studio and community spaces for the future, focusing on sustainability and global networks, and produce a design to be judged- all in just 8 hours. The team not only worked together well, even from their differing backgrounds, but took home 2nd place and $150 prize.

2nd Place Design

Students were able to attend lectures every evening by phenomenal architects like Michel Rojkind, who gave a memorable speech about design and practice problems in the architecture world and Alfred von Bachmayr who started World Hands Project.

One of the highlights is always the New Years Eve Beaux Arts Ball. This past year's them was "Recylced," showcasing clothes made from recycled materials, recylced prom dresses and some vintage wear.

The most amazing part of the conference was the energy felt and the inspiration from the workshops and lectures. Students left the conference with new partnerships, confidence to improve their schools and knowledge to improve their careers.

Northeast Fall Quad: Toronto

AIAS members in Toronto

Capitol Dome Tours x2

For those of you who weren't able to go on a tour of the capitol dome you can still check out the view from the top by checking out the album online. Thanks for your interest!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2049617&l=cf0a7&id=21203524

Upcoming Events

Forum info meeting:

Thursday November 6th, 12 noon in Miller Exhibition Space

Beaux Arts Ball Committee Meeting:

Thursday November 13th, 12 noon in Mezzanine Lounge

Capitol Tours Confirmation

Several Spots are still available for the tours today and tomorrow! If interest email us at aiasatcua@gmail.com. If your name is listed here your should have received a confirmation email with exact details.

Spots were reserved based on the time you sent your request via email, your time preference and your AIAS membership status. (See the 45 dollars was worth it! and if you're not a member you can still join!) The following people have spots reserved for the Capitol tours:

Wednesday October 22nd

11 am Capitol Dome Tour FULL

1. Stacey Carbone
2. Adam Achrati
3. Amanda Cross
4. Craig Toocheck
5. Spencer Udelson
6. Ryan Gebhart
7. Marcus Johnson (leader)

12 pm Capitol Dome Tour FULL

1. Andrew Laux
2. Nina Africa (leader)
3. Marisa Colligan
4. Adam Greene
5. Philip Goolkasian
6. Charles McClellan
7. George Todorovic

2 pm Capitol Visitors Center Tour OPEN

1. Nina Africa & Mikey Ticzon (leader)
2. Charles McClellan
3. Alex Zondlo
4. Kyle O'Donnell
5. Laura Keating
6. Daniel Rojo
7. Open

Thursday October 23rd

11 am Capitol Dome Tour FULL

1. Hawra Esmaeil
2. Irene Jorden (leader)
3. Michelle Rinehart
4. Sashi Murthy
5. Amy Willard
6. Mary Lombardo
7. Patrick Morgan

2 pm Capitol Visitor Center Tour FULL

1. Matt Harenchar
2. Yousef Bushehri
3. Kevin Anaya
4. Marcus Johnson (leader)
5. Katie Miller
6. Shafiq Arif
7. Sean Scofield
8. Sarah Rinehart
9. Lauren Babiak
10. Fajer Alqattan
11. David Hathcock
12. Jessica Harrington
13. Annastassia Kowalski
14. Alyssa Franco

Beax Arts Ball Committee

INTERESTED IN PARTY PLANNING?!?

The Beaux Arts Ball Committee is having a meeting on Wednesday, October 29 at 12:00 pm in the AIAS office in the Mezzanine.

This is a great and exciting event! Faculty, staff, and students look forward to this every year. We would like as much student involvement as possible, because without your thoughts and ideas, Beaux Arts Ball wouldn't be a success.

If you have any questions, email Kristin Lipinoga at k.lipinoga@gmail.com.

Freedom by Design

There will be a Freedom by Design (FBD) General Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the Locraft Room.

FBD has several projects and they are very excited to start! Please come to the meeting and be involved in a great outreach organization.

Just a reminder: Since FBD is an orginization under AIAS, its members must be AIAS members as well. If you haven't already, please fill out an AIAS Membership Form and put it in the AIAS mailbox in the front office.

If you have any questions, email Sam Weaver or Jessie Euler.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

What: Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Who: AIAS & CUArch
When: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Where: Judging takes place on the front steps of the Crough Center

AIAS is sposnoring the CUArch Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! It is open to the entire University so anyone can enter. Feel free to purchase a pumpkin or buy one from AIAS. All pumpkins must be carved and ready at 6 pm on Halloween. This is a fun and creative relief from all of your architecture related stresses. Faculty members will pick winners and those who are lucky will receive prizes!

If you have any questions, email us at AIASatCUA@gmail.com.

General Meeting

Hi guys!

Just to let you know that the next General Meeting will be on Thursday, October 30th at 6:15 pm. The location will be determined soon, so watch out for emails and updates!

Also, committees are in full swing. The chairs run those meetings and if you're still interested in being involved, send me an email.

If you have any questions please let one of the officers know. Thanks!