Calendar


	Feb 9, 2010 (Tue)	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
	:: AIAGV Board Meeting	Location: The Design Forum, 15 Ionia, SW, Grand Rapids

	Feb 11, 2010 (Thu)	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
	:: Avian Lightweight Board Forum for Architects and Interior Designers	Location: Avian Showroom 4655 Patterson - Suite D Kentwood MI 49512
	The Avian Lightweight Board is Green: • 50% less weight over particle board. • 40-60% less timber then particle board. • 100% recycled honeycomb paper • Meets CARB2 air quality rating To register for this event e-mail or call christine@avianboard.com 616.890-6204 • Woodchip is from FSC managed forest. • Lightweight reduces need for heavy equipment • Glue is water based PUR glue
	Feb 26, 2010 (Fri)	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
	:: Lunch & Learn - Kerkstra Precast - Precast Trusses and Precast Solutions	Location: FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street, Grand Rapids MI 49503
	Participants will be introduced to all aspects of precast concrete. An overview of the manufacturing process, erecting process, and each precast product will be presented. Sustainable attributes of precast concrete will be discussed, along with the design flexibility and long-term benefits of precast concrete. Participants will learn the features and benefits of a total precast structure that is constructed with a brand new, patented precast truss system. The precast concrete truss system opens up many possibilities in the design and construction of a building that combines parking, retail, and living all in one. The truss system allows for alternating floors to be free of obstructions from columns and opens the space up for countless possibilities. 2 credit hours of learning units will be provided. This seminar is limited to the first 40 people that register on Eventbrite. The event is free to students and AIA members and $15 for non-members. All non-members must pay in advance by credit card through Eventbrite (there is a $1.81 fee added by Eventbrite) or by check (no fee added, just $15 per person) made out to AIA Grand Valley and sent to: AIA Grand Valley, 10238 10 Mile Road, NE, Rockford, MI 49341. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the FSU/GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. If you sign up for the event and cannot attend for any reason, please email Deborah Dik at deborahdik@yahoo.com or call 616-340-6200 so that we can cancel your lunch.
	Mar 2, 2010 (Tue)
	:: Canstruction Build	Location: West Michigan Home & Garden Show, DeVos Place, Grand Gallery
	Canstruction, a charity committed to ending hunger, believes that one can make a difference. By joining together and building a sculpture, you can help stop hunger. The sculptures raise awareness of hunger in Grand Rapids and the cans will be donated to the Salvation Army's Booth Family Services. The challenge is to design and build structures made entirely from canned foods within a 10' x 10' x 8' space. It starts with one can. Who: Creative teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, students, and others! Any business, student, or individual that would like to participate as a creative member or sponsor member. What: Design and build structures made entirely from canned foods. When November 19 Informational Meeting December 15 Entry Forms Due March 2 Canstruction Build March 3 Judging and Awards Reception March 4-7 Public Exhibition March 7 Decanstruction Where: West Michigan Home & Garden Show DeVos Place, Grand Gallery Why: To benefit The Salvation Army's Booth Family Services How: Complete entry form below. Entry fee is $100, made payable to "Kendall College of Art and Design" Mail to: 17 Fountain Street, NW Attn: N. DeKraker Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Q? Email us at cannedrapids@gmail.com or go to www.canstruction.org. Click on Participating Cities/Grand Rapids Complete rules and regulations will be emailed upon receipt of entry form. Teams are responsible for acquiring canned food. Click on the "Downloads" tab in the AIAGV website to download the Call for Entries and Rules and Regulations.
	Mar 2, 2010 (Tue)	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
	:: AIAGV Board Meeting

	Mar 3, 2010 (Wed)
	:: Canstruction Judging and Awards Reception
	Canstruction, a charity committed to ending hunger, believes that one can make a difference. By joining together and building a sculpture, you can help stop hunger. The sculptures raise awareness of hunger in Grand Rapids and the cans will be donated to the Salvation Army's Booth Family Services. The challenge is to design and build structures made entirely from canned foods within a 10' x 10' x 8' space. It starts with one can. Who: Creative teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, students, and others! Any business, student, or individual that would like to participate as a creative member or sponsor member. What: Design and build structures made entirely from canned foods. When November 19 Informational Meeting December 15 Entry Forms Due March 2 Canstruction Build March 3 Judging and Awards Reception March 4-7 Public Exhibition March 7 Decanstruction Where: West Michigan Home & Garden Show DeVos Place, Grand Gallery Why: To benefit The Salvation Army's Booth Family Services
	Mar 4, 2010 (Thu) - Mar 7, 2010 (Sun)
	:: Canstruction Public Exhibition
	Canstruction, a charity committed to ending hunger, believes that one can make a difference. By joining together and building a sculpture, you can help stop hunger. The sculptures raise awareness of hunger in Grand Rapids and the cans will be donated to the Salvation Army's Booth Family Services. The challenge is to design and build structures made entirely from canned foods within a 10' x 10' x 8' space. It starts with one can. Who: Creative teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, students, and others! Any business, student, or individual that would like to participate as a creative member or sponsor member. What: Design and build structures made entirely from canned foods. When November 19 Informational Meeting December 15 Entry Forms Due March 2 Canstruction Build March 3 Judging and Awards Reception March 4-7 Public Exhibition March 7 Decanstruction Where: West Michigan Home & Garden Show DeVos Place, Grand Gallery Why: To benefit The Salvation Army's Booth Family Services
	Mar 7, 2010 (Sun)
	:: Decanstruction
	Canstruction, a charity committed to ending hunger, believes that one can make a difference. By joining together and building a sculpture, you can help stop hunger. The sculptures raise awareness of hunger in Grand Rapids and the cans will be donated to the Salvation Army's Booth Family Services. The challenge is to design and build structures made entirely from canned foods within a 10' x 10' x 8' space. It starts with one can. Who: Creative teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, students, and others! Any business, student, or individual that would like to participate as a creative member or sponsor member. What: Design and build structures made entirely from canned foods. When November 19 Informational Meeting December 15 Entry Forms Due March 2 Canstruction Build March 3 Judging and Awards Reception March 4-7 Public Exhibition March 7 Decanstruction Where: West Michigan Home & Garden Show DeVos Place, Grand Gallery Why: To benefit The Salvation Army's Booth Family Services
	Mar 11, 2010 (Thu) - Mar 12, 2010 (Fri)
	:: Health Facilities Conference	Location: Grand Traverse Resort, Acme
	See AIA Michigan website for more information (www.aiami.com).
	Mar 17, 2010 (Wed)
	:: Legislative Day AELC	Location: Christman Company (Lansing Office), 208 N. Capitol Avenue
	See AIA Michigan website for more information (www.aiami.com).
	Mar 19, 2010 (Fri)	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
	:: Lunch & Learn--Introduction to Photoshop for Architecture	Location: FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
	Adam Clark and Thom Danckaert will present on Photoshop for Architecture. This 2 hour session is for beginners to the software as it applies to architecture. Please bring a laptop with Photoshop loaded and ready to run.
	Mar 19, 2010 (Fri)	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
	:: Lunch & Learn--Introduction to Photoshop for Architecture	Location: FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
	Adam Clark and Thom Danckaert will present on Photoshop for Architecture. This 2 hour session is for beginners to the software as it applies to architecture. FSU will provide a computer lab with Phototshop software for our use. If you have a laptop with the software, feel free to bring it to the session. This course will be limited to the classroom capacity so sign up early. Lunch will be served in a separate class as food isn't allowed in the computer lab.
	Mar 25, 2010 (Thu)	2:00 AM - 8:00 PM
	:: Construction & Design Professionals Expo 2010.	Location: Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville Michigan
	This years event is being partnered with four (4) of the areas Construction Industries most recognized associations. • American Institute of Architecture (AIA) – Grand Valley Chapter • Construction Specification Institute (CSI) - Grand Rapids Chapter • National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) – West Michigan Chapter • United States Green Building Council (USGBC) – West Michigan Chapter The exhibit floor with have up to 60 booths with displays targeted for the design and construction professions. There will be 6 classroom sessions, so you can pick up 6 AIA learning units. Topics include; Introduction to Legal Risks and Responsibilities in Green Buildings Green Roof Specifications - Making it Right High Performance Sheathings Benefits of Daylighting - Saving Energy, Improve Performance and Reduce Emmissions Ground Penetrating Radar
	Mar 26, 2010 (Fri)	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
	:: Lunch & Learn Moved to March 19	Location: FSU\GRCC Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503