Technology in Architectural Practice
KC: 2008 Achievements and 2009 Goals
by Tony
Rinella, Associate AIA - 2009 Chair AIA Technology in Architectural
Practice Knowledge Community
I am
honored and energized to serve as 2009 chair of the TAP committee.
We look forward to building on the excellent work of Kristine
Fallon, FAIA (2007 chair), past chairs Stephen Hagan FAIA and Jim
Bedrick AIA, and a long line of leaders reaching back to 1994, by
expanding this work with material relevant in the context of our
current and emerging practice needs.
Building Connections: the 5th Congress
on Digital Collaboration in the Building Industry
by Kristine K. Fallon, FAIA
TAP hosted Building Connections: the 5th Congress on Digital
Collaboration in the Building Industry on November 17, 2008 at AIA
headquarters in Washington, DC. Serving as advocates and liaisons
for the profession with software vendors and developers of
standards and guidelines for the use of advanced technologies in
practice, TAP’s Advisory Group originated and continues to
host this initiative, which includes an annual invitation-only
Congress and a website. Solibri sponsored the 2008
Congress.
Building Connections 2008- Notes of a
practicing architect
by David R. Scheer AIA, AICP, LEED AP
I've been using BIM in my small architecture office since well
before the term became popular. When my staff finally rebelled
against hand drafting, I didn't just go out and buy a bunch of
AutoCAD seats. I looked around and, being somewhat iconoclastic by
nature, I bought an alternative product that offered the advantages
of building a single, information-laden 3D model that generating
the drawings. Of course it didn't work quite as advertised (what
does?) but we stuck with it.
TAP Announces 2009 BIM
Awards
The annual Building Information Model (BIM) Awards,
given by AIA Technology in the Architectural Practice Knowledge
Community (TAP), honored nine projects that highlighted proven
strategies and the latest trends in design and technology in the
building industry. Look for more details in the next issue of EDGES
and please join TAP as they honor these recipients at the BIM
Awards Reception (E06) at the 2009 AIA Convention, San Francisco on
April 29th.
- Save the Date -
Changing Times | Time for Change: Practice,
Productivity and Effectiveness
September 24 - 26, 2009, Chicago, IL
Call for Volunteers
The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP)
Knowledge Community is now soliciting applications for
2009 AIA TAP Committee Members. Committee members will work closely
with TAP Advisory Group Members on initiatives such as Outreach,
communications, BIM Awards, Conferences and Webinar Series. To
apply, please submit the a brief statement (which may include your
background, relevant experiences, or interest in joining the TAP
Committee) by email to tap@aia.org.
Be a Mentor at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design
Exhibition!
You can make a difference in the life of a young student! If
you’re attending convention and are free from 8:00 am until
1:30 pm on Friday, May 1, we want you! Be a mentor for a day to
high school students from the San Francisco area, guiding them to
the AIAS Lounge and onto the Expo Floor. And if you’re a bit
shy, don’t worry! There will be at least 2 mentors per group.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the next generation
of up and coming architects. Register here today to be a convention
mentor!
Not registering for convention but would still like to volunteer as
a mentor for this event? Email ymorris@aia.org to submit your
interest.
Attending the 2009 AIA National Convention?
Join us for these events sponsored by AIA Technology in
Architectural Practice:
AIA TAP Local Component Outreach Forum
04/29/09 11:00 a.m.–Noon, Location: TBD
Prior to the formal AIA Convention activities, the AIA TAP
Knowledge Community Advisory Group invites all members currently
active, interested in becoming active, or interested in forming
local component TAP Knowledge Communities/Committees/Discussion
Groups, to attend this networking event. This forum will be an
opportunity to interact with other local components groups
regarding the role of technology in the architectural practice.
This will be a great opportunity to share ideas on successful
programs and other strategies that make local groups successful. If
you are planning to attend please RSVP to tap@aia.org
W49 TAP Update on BIM for Design: Latest tools
and Trends Plus Tour of California Academy of Sciences and San
Francisco Federal Building (SOLD OUT)
04/29/09 1.–5:00 p.m., $155, 3.75 LUs
E06 2009 TAP BIM Awards
Reception
04/29/09 6:00.–8:00 p.m., $50
New in 2009—AIA members* can receive an additional 5-percent
discount off their convention fees when they register using the
promo code MEMBER. This offer is valid for a limited time
only.
*AIA national members in good standing qualify for the
5-percent discount. National and local allied or affiliate members
and Cornerstone Partners are not eligible
- Upcoming Web Seminar -
The History and Introduction to
Design-Build
April 16, 2009, 2-3:30 p.m. ET
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Distinguished 2008
Sponsor
Reed Construction Data
In This Issue
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