Before it’s too late - Let’s start building what’s really needed to reverse climate change!

This course gives an overview of how buildings generate nearly 40% of the Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) produced every day in the U.S. and how Climate Change is an existential threat.  It shows the critical need for more sustainable building solutions and how Architects can design to help reverse Climate Change.

Earn 1 HSW AIA Learning Unit

Register Here: https://sendomatic.com/Q4Luncheon

Tim Sweeney is a native Nevadan, an USMC Veteran, a Nevada-registered architect since 1983, Former President of the AIANN, an International Passive House Association (iPHA) Certified Designer, an iPHA Certified Tradesperson, LEED AP, Certified Cohousing Facilitator, Practitioner of the Design Down Process, and the Founding Principal of Sweeney Architecture.  Tim is also an MgO SIPS Designer, Technical Director, and Fabricator, and the creator of the Simplus Building System, the first US-patented Passive House-MgO SIP solution.  His work includes decades of UNR, State of Nevada, and California buildings, from tiny survival and homeless units to large, high rise, multi-family housing.  Further information is available at https://sweeney.com.

Save the date for AIA Nevada Design & Service Awards Gala!

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

5:30pm – 9:00pm

Thomas and Mack Center – Strip View Pavilion

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

7:45am – 5:30pm

11th Annual Continuing Education Virtual Seminar

AIA Nevada is excited to host their 11th annual Continuing Education Seminar on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 in partnership with the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design (NSBAIDRD).

This full-day, virtual seminar is approved by NSBAIDRD for 8 CE LU|HSW and by AIA National for 6 CE LU|HSW + 2 CE LU|Elective

Join us for engaging sessions led by top experts covering the latest on ADA compliance, sustainability, building codes, legal issues, and more.

AIA Northern Nevada E-Blast Link for Virtual CE Seminar

https://events.zoom.us/ev/AiQr9Obtgb7kwkt18bu-8Oim0q_28tV7cHBhJDpmwJ4RTlzvA1_q~AtSIS13Fpvvrx4N2RdqoTwnDPiYr9ZL2IKvjZcuoQt1tFMpQrGKj7KNsRSQnBKGXrEqOvQicGsa-v4y6OA0ANb1NYg

AIA Northern Nevada (AIANN) is proud to announce the fifth annual AIANN Design Awards. The goal of the AIANN Design Awards is to celebrate great architecture in our community, which was a result of our membership’s dedication to cultivating innovative and impactful designs. AIANN encourages all members to consider submitting their work for consideration.

Tuesday October 17th, 2023

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Implementing Automation: A Collaborative Event Hosted by AIA Nevada Small Firm Exchange, BLT SMRT and COHERENT design.

Join us as BLT SMRT helps explore the world of task automation! In this course, you will learn how to:

• Identify automation opportunities in your workflow

• Find and implement solutions that are right for your firm

• Build a strong understanding of the different types of automation available

This course is specifically designed for small-medium firms, but all are welcome! We will focus on solutions that are easily accessible without extensive research and development. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to automate your tasks and free up your time!

This event is approved for AIA Continuing Education credit 1 LU.

Implementing Automation AIA NN Eblast link

https://www.aialasvegas.org/event/implementing-automation/

We will be listening to presentations by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency as they share their agency's current Masterplan and Vision. The Integrator forum is an initiative to generate casual conversation around the topic of 'Searching for a Shared Vision'.  Discover the common goals for our community. Identify aspects that reinforce a larger vision. Discuss how the design and construction industry can become a resource to the agency's efforts.
 
Panelists:
Jeremy M. Smith Ph.D., Director of Regional Planning, Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency
Lauren Knox, Senior Planner, City of Reno
Sienna Reid, Planning Manager, City of Sparks 

PPG Paints: Educational Facilities

AIA Q3 CEU Luncheon (1 AIA HSW)

AIANN presents:

PPG Paints: Educational Facilities

Sept 27, 2023 - Noon-1:30
Discovery Museum  |  490 South Center Street |  Reno, NV 89501

AIA, Allied and Allied Professional Members: Free
Non-Members $10

Lunch Included
RSVP Required!
(need a lunch headcount)

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This course is built to educate those that have an interest in K-Higher Education building design and maintenance:

• Learn the basic components of paint- pigment, binder, water and additives. Low VOC and water-based products/systems

• Focus on surface preparation as an essential element of a quality paint system. 

• Differentiate types of building environments as they apply to an educational campus. 

• Create environments that socially, emotionally, and academically encourage the student.  Colors that reference home are those that reduce tension, anxiety, agitation, apprehension, and promote a sense of well-being.

Play Montreux with AIA Northern Nevada. This previously sold out tournament is a full day of golf, fun and sunshine. This is our biggest event and benefits our Scholarship/Education Fund.