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📢 Just over a week away – don't forget to register for this fantastic event! Join us for the IDPH 2023 Presentation Recap and 2024 Updates, featuring Dennis Schmitt, Supervisor of Design and Construction. This in-person event offers essential insights for healthcare facility projects, including updates on project submissions, inspections, CMS requirements, and more.  Register today and stay ahead on the latest healthcare facility design standards and regulations.  Special Thanks to our Healthcare KC Co-chairs: -Adrienne Erbesti, AIA, EDAC, LSSYB -Cam Twohey, AIA, ACHA, WELL AP, NCARB, EDAC #Healthcare #Architecture #IDPH #HealthcareDesign #AIA

With the U.S. Election Day just a week away and many voters across the country casting their ballots early, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is looking ahead to what it hopes to accomplish legislatively after the election’s outcomes are clear. Here are 7 Key issues on the ballot for architects:

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on The Art of Storytelling: Using Social Media Platforms to Build Your Brand. In a world where digital presence is crucial, imagine if Le Corbusier had Instagram! Our distinguished panel will explore how architects can leverage social media to shape perceptions and grow their businesses. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM AIA Chicago, 35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Complimentary for AIA Chicago Members 1.0 LU What You'll Learn: -Effective communication strategies using social media -Platform-specific tactics to enhance your online presence -The importance of understanding generational differences in your audience -How to translate architectural storytelling into engaging social media content Panelists: -Mary Jo Fasan – CEO, Jo Communications -Mike Shively, AIA – Founding Partner, En Masse Architecture and Design -Kate Besler, PCM – AEC Marketing Consultant Francisco Lopez de Arenosa – Communications Manager, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill -Dawveed Scully, AIA, AICP, NOMA – Managing Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Planning and Development Special Thanks to Our Practice Management KC Co-Chairs: -Scott Steffes, AIA -Sheri Andrews, AIA Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with industry leaders! #AIAChicago #SocialMedia #Storytelling #Architecture #DesignCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment

AIA Chicago invites you to a transformative presentation on the conversion of a vacant beauty store into the Woodlawn Friend Health Center, providing essential healthcare services to Chicago’s South Side. Wednesday, November 20, 2024   5:30 PM - 8:00 PM   Moody Nolan, The Rookery, 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 820, Chicago   Complimentary for AIA Chicago Members 1.0 LU/HSW What You’ll Learn: - The history of healthcare disparities in the U.S. and how adaptive reuse can improve health outcomes. - Collaborative approaches between health systems, developers, designers, and communities to enhance healthcare access. - The unique design requirements of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and strategies for fostering community health and wellness. Presenters: -Roderic Walton FAIA, NCARB, NOMA, Principal, Moody Nolan Architects   -Alex J. Sparhawk, Esq., – Director of Acquisition and Development, DL3 Realty  Special thanks to our Historic Resources KC Co-Chairs and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion AG Co-Chairs for hosting: -Greg M. -Andrea Sforza, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc. -Bill Ipema, S.E., P.E. -Riya Desai, Assoc. AIA -Katie Hart, Assoc. AIA Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders in the field and learn how architecture can advocate for health equity! #AIAChicago #AdaptiveReuse #HistoricResources #EDI

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 'Next to Lead' program is a leadership development training program for racially and ethnically diverse women in architecture who aspire to be AIA leaders. Thank you Allison Read for bringing this cohort to our office - it was such an inspiring and impactful afternoon. Learn more about Next to Lead: https://lnkd.in/e9kjyfbs

Our October ‘Third Thursday’ is underway! Tonight, we’re at Thornton Tomasetti celebrating AIA Chicago’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Cynthia Weese, FAIA, (2023) and Linda Searl, FAIA, (2024), alongside the AIA Chicago Foundation Dubin Family Young Architect Award recipient Emily Ray, AIA, (2024). Join us at our next Third Thursday on November 17 as we celebrate our new Fellows! Secure your ticket: https://lnkd.in/gwwmtYdg

Join us for the IDPH 2023 Presentation Recap and 2024 Updates on November 6th at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab! Dennis Schmitt, Supervisor of Design and Construction, will discuss the latest requirements for project submission, review, inspection, and occupancy. Mr. Schmitt will also introduce new IDPH staff members and give an overview of requirements under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). November 6, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 1.0 LU/HSW Register now to secure your free spot! Special thanks to our Healthcare Knowledge Community Co-Chairs: -Adrienne Erbesti, AIA, EDAC, LSSYB -Cam Twohey, AIA, ACHA, WELL AP, NCARB, EDAC

Join us for a virtual presentation highlighting the award-winning Yannell PHIUS Residence, the first single-family Passive House retrofit in the Midwest and recipient of the 2023 AIA Chicago and 2022 AIA Illinois Decarbonization Awards! 🌍✨    This innovative project sets a new standard for energy efficiency and sustainable home renovation, aligning with 2050 decarbonization goals. Learn from experts April Hughes, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Scott Farbman, AIA, about overcoming building constraints, navigating building codes, and creating healthier, energy-efficient homes.    Wednesday, November 6, 2024    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   Complimentary for AIA Members & Students | $15 for non-members    1.0 LU/HSW    Special thanks to our COTE 2030 Commitment KC Co-chairs:  -David Swain, AIA  -Kelly Moynihan, AIA, NCARB, CPHC, WELL AP, LFA, LEED GA  -Daniel Jaconetti, AIA, LEED AP    Don't miss out—register today and help shape a sustainable future! 💡    #AIAChicago #Decarbonization #Sustainability #PassiveHouse #Architecture 

ADVOCACY ALERT: AIA urges Congress to provide immediate supplemental disaster assistance funding to the following federal programs to support communities devastated by recent disasters: 📌 FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) 📌 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery grants (CDBG-DR) 📌 USDA’s Farm Service Agency Disaster Relief programs 📌 U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Emergency Relief Fund 📌 U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Loan program Share with your networks to grow support. Read the full letter to Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Schumer, Chair Cole, and Chair Murray here: https://bit.ly/4dEzJjz #Architecture #DisasterRecovery

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