Learn about Success Teams!

As members of the Dallas AIA Associates Committee, we assist in coordinating training and networking activities for those who are transitioning from interns to licensed architects.

One way we assist with this training is through the Success Teams program. Interns who are enrolled in this program are able to access the materials needed to study for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) at a reduced price. They are grouped into study teams, wherein they benefit from the support and resources of other interns who are also in the process of taking the ARE.

With this accelerated study arrangement, interns are encouraged to take all seven portions of the ARE within a one-year period. All who are interested in joining the upcoming Success Teams for 2010-11 are encouraged to attend an upcoming information session on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the following location:

Dallas Center for Architecture
1909 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201214.742.3242

If you have any questions or concerns please email us at AIADallasAssociates@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!

Young Architects Forum

Haven't heard of the YAF? Check them out!
http://www.aiadallas.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=57
http://aiadallasyaf.blogspot.com/

Who: A committee of Architects that meet once a month and who have been licensed for 10 years or less.

When: At 6pm on the first Monday of every month. Currently events for the Mentorship Program are being held on the 2nd Monday of every month.

Where: The Dallas Center for Architecture.

If you are interested in joining or have any questions contact Jeramie Rittiluechai, AIA at
jeramie@rittiluechai.com

A.R.E. Success Teams Begin in April

As members of the Dallas AIA Associates Committee, we assist in coordinating training and networking activities for those who are transitioning from interns to licensed architects. One way we assist with this training is through the Success Teams program. Interns who are enrolled in this program are able to access the materials needed to study for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) at a reduced price. They are grouped into study teams, wherein they benefit from the support and resources of other interns who are also in the process of taking the ARE. With this accelerated study arrangement, interns are encouraged to take all seven portions of the ARE within a one-year period. All who are interested in joining the upcoming Success Teams for 2010-11 are encouraged to attend an upcoming information session on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the following location:

Dallas Center for Architecture
1909 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201
214.742.3242

Below are the tentative dates for the 2010-2011 AIA Success Teams:

Wednesday April 21st - Information session and beginning of online enrollment for 2010-2011
Jun16 and/or 17 - Orientation & Finalization of teams
June 21-Aug 1 - 1st exam period
Aug 2-Sep 12 - 2nd exam period
Sep 13-Oct 24 - 3rd exam period
Oct 25-Dec 12 - 4th exam period (7 wks)
Dec 13-Jan 30 - 5th exam period (7 wks)
Jan 31-Mar 13 - 6th exam period
Mar 14-Apr 24 - 7th exam period

Thaddeus Was A Success!

The AIA Associates are pleased to announce that the Thaddeus lecture series was a huge success! We would like to specifically extend our thanks to Dallas Reprographics and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Lovers for helping make Thaddeus 2010 a great success!

Thank you again to all in attendance of this year’s seminar. We hope that the presentation material will help your ARE continuation. Best of luck to all those who will be testing soon!!

Please feel free to visit aiadallas.org for more ARE prep information!

FirmTalk 2010 Lecture Series

Check out the next lecture tomorrow March 15th!

Raymond Harris & Associates Architects
The Big (green) Box

6:00 pm-7:00pm
A reception begins at 6:00pm with the lecture to follow at 6:30.
Dallas Center for Architecture

It's free for AIA Dallas members and earn 1 CES credit hour for each lecture when you sign up in advance!

Get Ready To Pass The Structures Section of Your ARE! Thaddeus Is Here THIS WEEKEND!

For those of you who dread the study intensive Structures section of the ARE – have no fear! Thaddeus will be at SMU for a three day crash course to help you prepare for this exam. To register please visit the AIA Associates link at: http://aiadallas.org/calendardisplayevent.cfm?date=12&event=300098
For more information about David Thaddeus check out http://www.nalsa.com/about-us/david-thaddeus/

Get Connected

Never underestimate the power of networking! The AIA Dallas Associates Committee is trying to keep you connected as much as possible. Aside from our blog you can find us on Twitter (AIADallasAssoc), LinkedIn (AIA Dallas Associates Committee), Facebook (AIA Dallas Associates Committee), and the Dallas AIA webpage! Use these amazing networking tools to keep up to date on the latest in lectures, seminars, ARE study tips and much more! If you'd like to meet up with us in person, please feel free to come and join our monthly meetings the second Wednesday of the month.

We Have A New LinkedIn Account!

For another way to professionally connect yourself to the Dallas architecture community, join us on LinkedIn! Post questions, follow discussions, network and communicate with others in your field. Just type in AIA Dallas Associates Committee and join!

Coming Soon - Volunteer Opportunities through the AIA Associates.

The AIA Associates will soon host two community service events. Some of our options include Hearts and Hammers, Ramps Project, Canstruction, Turtle Creek Clean Up, Habitat for Humanity and the North Texas Food Bank. If any of these amazing community opportunities sound like fun stay posted and continue checking back to our website for updates. Most of these events will be open to anyone that would like to lend a helping hand!
http://www.aiadallas.org/ - Education tab - Associates

AIA Dallas YAF Presents: Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses Design Competition

Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) have teamed up with the AIA Dallas' Young Architects Forum (YAF) to coordinate an architectural design competition for the annual Parade of Playhouses charity event.

The Parade of Houses, hosted by Northpark Center, provides an opportnity to help abused and neglected children realize their dreams of finding safe, permanent homes.

If would like to participate, click below for competition background and guidelines...

http://bit.ly/aovi0A

A.R.E. Lecture Series Continues This Thursday

Please join the AIA Associates as they continue to host information lectures for those preparing for the ARE. This Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm we will continue with the Structural Systems Vignette. This lecture will focus on identification and incorporation of general structural and lateral force principles in the design and construction of buildings. Dinner and drinks will be provided.

Please visit the AIA Dallas website for more details about prices per class/subject.
www.aiadallas.org then click Associates under the Education tab.

AIA Associate Member's Meeting Wednesday

Just a reminder that the AIA Associates will will have their monthly meeting this Wednesday, March 10th, at 6 PM at the DCFA. Come join us and learn more about the community and activities. See you there!

The Art of Architecture Student Art Competition and Exibition

The Art of Architecture is a juried competition and exhibition organized by the Dallas Center for Architecture and AIA Dallas. Middle and high school students are invited to submit their artwork in a variety of media...the only requirement being that it depict architecture in some manner.

Entries are due March 19.
Click here for more information!

http://www.dallascfa.com/events/the-art-of-architecture-call-for-entries.html