Founded in 1893, and employee-owned, Oswald is one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerage and risk management firms. As a proud Partner of Assurex Global, the world’s largest association of privately held insurance brokers, our risk management professionals service and support the needs of...
Steve Kenat, Board Member, Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce, LISC, ULI Cincinnati, and YWCA Cincinnati Firm and Role: GBBN, Director of Community Development What is the purpose of the organization/committee that you are involved with? There are several organizations for which I serve on Boards and...
Laila Ammar, Board Member, NEST (Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation) Firm and Role: MSA Design, Project Architect What is the purpose of the organization that you are involved with? Born of grassroots passion mixed with professional wisdom, NEST has brought a clear vision for the...
Sheri Scott, AIA, NCARB, Springboro Historic Downtown Architectural Review Board Firm and Role: Founder & Principal Architect, Springhouse Architects and Springhouse Structures What is the purpose of the organization/committee that you are involved with? The Springboro Historic Downtown Architectural Review Board is charged with promoting...
Certainty Of Outcome with Cincinnati Commercial Contracting Reducing Your Risk Business owners have many options for constructing their commercial facility, from very large corporate construction companies to simple general contractor based businesses. The differences that these options provide play out in the long term value...
Steven Gress, Sales Specialist & Architectural Wall Project Manager, Hansen Distribution Agency (Manufacturers Rep Group) What are the services that you provide/what does your company do? Partnering with some of the most customer focused manufacturers; Hansen Distribution Agency serves the contract/commercial furnishing needs of corporate,...
Carl Sterner, Board Member of NEST (Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation) & Member of the Cincinnati 2030 District Advisory Committee Firm and Role: Director of Design & Sustainability at Sol Design + Consulting What is the purpose of the organization that you are involved with? ...
Doug Gallow, City of Cincinnati AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, Advisory Council Member Firm and Role: Lifespan Design Studio, Co-founder, Principal What is the purpose of the organization that you are involved with? The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities targets improvements in eight...
Craig Gossman, AIA, Board of Directors, Heritage Ohio Firm and Role: Owner, GOSSMANgroup What is the purpose of the organization where you are involved? Heritage Ohio is Ohio’s official historic preservation and Main Street organization. The organization’s headquarters is located in Columbus where a full-time Director...
The View is breathtaking – and so are the floors Atop Mt. Adams, The View treats guests to picturesque scenery of downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River. Jeff Rose and Bill Walz of Mansion Hill Custom Floors hope the cityscape isn’t the only item the...
Jeffrey Sackenheim, AIA, President of the Board, CHNK Behavioral Health (aka Children’s Home of NKY) Firm and Role: Vice President, Architecture at SHP What is the purpose of the organization where you are involved? CHNK Behavioral Health’s mission is to be a trauma-informed healthcare organization focused...
Dorothy Hazinski, Architectural Design Representative, Benjamin Moore What are the services that you provide/what does your company do? Project Specifications, Product Recommendations, Color Services Tell us more about you. Dorothy Hazinski is the Architectural Design Representative for Benjamin Moore & Co. She has worked in...
Chris Kepes, AIA, with Village of Fairfax Planning Commission Sole Proprietor of KepesArchitecture What is the purpose of the organization where you are involved? It is a zoning commission so the purpose is to review and make decisions on whether or not to allow zoning...
AIA Cincinnati congratulates this member who recently passed his exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA! Kudos for your hard work and impressive accomplishments! Mitchell Hoelker, AIA Project EngineerTHP Ltd. Mitchell earned his bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering in...
Jeff Raser, President, Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation Firm: CUDA Studio What is the purpose of the organization where you are involved? To promote the heritage and equitable redevelopment of Cincinnati’s Brewery District. Why did you choose to get involved? I wanted to be...
James Tavernelli, President and Chief Operating Officer, KLH Engineers What are the services that you provide? KLH Engineers’ services include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, lighting, technology systems, and commissioning. KLH is also positioning itself for broader opportunities by offering BIM technology development, data management...
Product Spotlight: Luxury Vinyl Tile Hamilton Parker has long been known as the go-to in for all things tile and natural stone, but more recently they’ve added Luxury Vinyl Tile to the mix. “Here at HP, it is important to us that we always stay...
Avondale Revitalization Project Marsh has been a wholesale distributor of Marvin Windows and Doors since 1992, starting with just two locations in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio. We now have seven locations, of which five carry the Marvin brand: Ft. Thomas and Lexington in...
Rick Meyer, AIA, President and Architect, Meyer Brothers and Sons Of your recent projects, which is your favorite and why? We are in the construction phase of a large addition and remodel of a historic home in Hyde Park. It’s one of my favorites because...
AIA Cincinnati congratulates this member who recently passed her exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA! Kudos for your hard work and impressive accomplishments! Lindsay Schweitzer, AIA Registered ArchitectRWA Architects, Inc. Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture...
Cori Cassidy, AIA A359 Partners in ArchitectureAIA Cincinnati Alternate AIA Ohio Representative How has the pandemic impacted your work? Working from my home office, well connected to colleagues and clients with skype and zoom. My house looks like a materials lab with samples and submittals arriving...
Bringing the Indoors Out When The English Contractor team started this exterior renovation in Hyde Park, who could have expected that we would have all have spent nearly a year dealing with a lock down, quarantine, social distancing and other safety measures. They have lots...
Steve Kenat, Director of Community Development | Principal, GBBN Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? In 2005, the city was beginning to rediscover the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and seeing its potential – something that architects were already...
Michael Schuster, FAIA, President, MSA Design Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? Looking back, there were several things that stand out. Not all of them happened when I was president, but occurred during the years when...
Eric Todd Inglert, AIA Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? I was so happy to...
Amanda Thom, Commercial Account Specialist, Hamilton Parker, Southwest What does your firm do? Hamilton Parker has over 85 years of experience in supplying residential and commercial building supplies for the entire state of Ohio, including tile, stone, masonry, fireplaces and garage doors in Central Ohio,...
It has been my privilege to serve as President of AIA Cincinnati over the past year. Defined by the coronavirus pandemic, the killing of George Floyd and subsequent uprisings nationwide, and a contentious election, 2020 has been a year filled with tumult but also with...
AIA Cincinnati congratulates our member who recently passed his exams to become a licensed architect, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA! Kudos to Joshua Pedoto, AIA, for your hard work and impressive accomplishments! Joshua Pedoto, AIA Registered ArchitectNew Republic Architecture Josh, a Cincinnati native,...
Jocelyn Privett, Showroom Manager, Tisdel Distributing What does your firm do? We are the exclusive distributor resource showroom for Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko, Faber, Best and Scotsman in the Midwest and Midsouth. We are the direct link between the manufacturer and more than 100 dealer showrooms....
Vince Terry, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, Regional Director of Business Development, Moody Nolan Looking back on your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of? When looking back on 2017, I think about how the nation had just experienced eight years of Barack Obama,...
October was a busy month for AIA Cincinnati: we honored our past and embraced our future. The month began with our Sesquicentennial Anniversary celebration that included greetings from AIA National President Jane Frederick, FAIA, as well as a fascinating presentation on the history of AIA...
Tom Shumaker, Director of Business Development, Cincinnati Commercial Contracting What does your firm do? Cincinnati Commercial Contracting (CCC) is a full-service real estate development, general contracting, and construction management company. CCC was founded in 1979 to provide clients with full service commercial construction management and...
AIA Cincinnati congratulates three members who recently passed their exams to become licensed architects, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA! Kudos for your hard work and impressive accomplishments! Jeremy L. Barker, AIA ArchitectMSA Design Jeremy is a graduate of the last professional Bachelor of...
Dan Becker, Designer, The V Collective How did you get into this field? Prior to joining The V Collective, I spent about 18 years working in Architecture firms. I graduated with a four year architecture degree from Miami University (Bach. Of Science in Environmental Design)...
Robert L. Knight, AIA, National Client Manager, Partner Engineering and Science Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? Representative of AIA Ohio on the first OKI Regional Convention; Participating on the AIA Documents Committee; Member of the...
Dave Greene, Montgomery Branch Manager/Cincinnati Marvin Sales, Marsh Window and Door Classics What does your firm do? Marsh is a wholesale supplier of Marvin Windows and Doors for the residential, commercial, institutional, and historic markets. We have over 28 years of supplying premium window and door...
What’s a “sesquicentennial”? A sesquicentennial signifies a century and a half, and if you are part of AIA Cincinnati, this applies to you. This week, we will host our Sesquicentennial Anniversary celebration in recognition of 150 years devoted to promoting the profession of architecture. In...
Amie Anderl, Director of Cincinnati Branch, Hamilton Parker What does your firm do? Hamilton Parker has over 85 years of experience in supplying residential and commercial building supplies for the entire state of Ohio, including tile, stone, masonry, fireplaces and garage doors in Central Ohio,...
Afsaneh Ardehali, UNM Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? Generally speaking, I believe my accomplishments for the year 2000 would include: increasing membership and sponsorship, as well as expanding continuing education luncheon series. However, what I...
Robert W. Dorsey, FAIA, Professor Emeritus of Construction Science, University of Cincinnati Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? I was AIA Cincinnati President 1981 and co-chaired the AIA National Convention in Cincinnati in 1980. Hosting that...
As we enter the sixth month of living with COVID-19, I hope you and your loved ones are well. September 1st marks one hundred sixty-one days since Ohio Governor DeWine issued the “stay-at-home” order to control the spread of the virus. Right now, the strict...
Brian Baumgardner, Associate Client Executive, Oswald Companies What does your firm do? Oswald Insurance Companies provides risk management and insurance brokerage services with a focused lens on professional liability insurance. How did you get into this field? My grandfather owned an insurance agency and during...
AIA Cincinnati’s first-ever virtual CRANawards program was broadcast on Thursday, August 20. If you missed the awards show, you can watch it on our YouTube channel. 2020 CRANawards Winners 25 YEAR AWARD: John Senhauser Architects for 1112 Fort View Place ARCHITECTURAL ADDITION: Terry Boling Architect...
Michael R. Mauch, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal, RWA Architects, Inc. Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? I was President in 2009. Firms were laying off in mass. The market had just crashed and AIA Cincinnati...
Submitting Firm: THP Limited, Inc. Project Name: University of Cincinnati Fifth Third Arena Renovation Location: 2700 O’Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221 Date Completed: 2018 Project Team Architect: Populous Local Architect: Moody Nolan Owner: University of Cincinnati Construction Manager: Skanska USA Structural Engineer: THP Limited, Inc...
The field of architecture is a highly legislated profession. What goes on in Congress and the Statehouse affects the work of every architect. AIA advocates at the local, state, and federal levels for the architectural profession. Having advocacy efforts reaching all 50 states in the...
Call for Nominations for AIA Cincinnati 2021 Board of Directors The AIA Cincinnati Nominating Committee is actively seeking nominations from membership for candidates for the following positions on the Board of Directors: President-Elect (Vice President) Treasurer Secretary Director (Two years) Director (Three years) Associate Director...
Jeff Kirker, Kirker Kubala What does your firm do? Kirker Kubala represents over 50 independent lighting manufacturers and offers quality customer service and project management from the idea conception to project completion. How does your firm work with architects? Kirker Kubala, Inc. provides specifiers, contractors...
Election season is right around the corner—and I don’t mean November. Rather, in just a few weeks’ time, the AIA will elect its national leadership, and in October, our AIA Cincinnati chapter will cast ballots on issues closer to home. In each, I urge you...
John Westheimer, President, Cincinnati Commercial Contracting What does your firm do? Cincinnati Commercial Contracting was founded in 1979 to provide clients with full service commercial construction management and real estate development expertise. From retail stores and restaurants to manufacturing facilities and fabrication shops, CCC’s expert...
Submitting Firm: Spohn Associates, Inc. Project Name: Blue Ash Summit Tower Location: Blue Ash, Ohio Date Completed: April 2018 Project Team: Architect: MSA Architects Customer: City of Blue Ash Contractor: Turner Construction Photographer: Lindsay Nesbitt Manufacturer Rep/Installers: Spohn Associates, Inc. Brief Description: Spohn was very...
AIA Cincinnati is seeking members interested in serving on the local chapter election Nominating Committee. The Committee comprises a minimum of three chapter members including a Past President, a Board Member, and an AIA Cincinnati member, and is tasked with preparing a slate of candidate...
First and foremost, AIA Cincinnati believes that Black Lives Matter. As I write this, I am keenly aware that without action this phrase rings hollow. We at AIA are reflecting on the alignment of our values and our programs and consulting with community members to...
2020 has been a crazy year to say the least. AIA Ohio is responding by throwing our playbook out of the window and is making changes…big changes…to our programs, starting with the Awards Program. First – It will be VIRTUAL! We don’t have a date...
The AIA Ohio Valley Regional Assembly is soliciting nominations for AIA Ohio Valley Region Representative to the Strategic Council. The position to be filled is that of Second Strategic Council Member, replacing Jeff Stivers, AIA. Per the AIA Ohio Valley Region Bylaws: When the Region has...
Stephen Sendelbeck, Retired, Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati and KZF Design Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? During my presidency, we focused on organizing and planning Chapter events and communicating with our members to enhance the value...
AIA Cincinnati congratulates two members who recently passed their exams to become licensed architects, moving from Associate AIA to full AIA! Kudos on your hard work and impressive accomplishments! Jessica Dangelo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, LFA Sustainability Coordinator, Project CoordinatorM+A Architects As a...
Jeff Rose & Bill Walz, Co-Owners, Mansion Hill Custom Floors What does your firm do? We are a custom woodhouse, meaning we specialize in one-of-a-kind, unique custom wood flooring and wall-treatments that you won’t find anywhere else. How did you get into this field? Jeff:...
While coping with illness, loss of life, economic insecurity, and stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s understandable to long for life to “get back to normal.” But as the senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others have reminded us, so many in...
Submitting Firm: Reading Rock Project Name: Xavier University Health United Building Location: 1723 Cleneay Ave Cincinnati Oh 45207 Date Completed: 11/15/2019 Project Team Architect: MSA Design Owner: Xavier University Mason: Ollier Masonry GC: Messer Construction Manufacturer: Reading Rock, Inc. Brief Description: Technology and Teamwork Yield...
Submitting Firm: NOLI Modern Italian Kitchens Project Name: Hughes Residence Location: 1826 Elm Street Date Completed: January 2020 Project Team: Terry Boling, AIA, Architect Damon Long/DesignBuildGC, General Contractor Joe VanDeHatert, Photography Karen and Bradley Hughes, Owners Brief Description: Architect Terry Boling, AIA was charged to...
Art Dierks, Chief Operating Officer, The V Collective What does your firm do? The V Collective is the parent company to Innerwood, Don Justice Cabinet Makers, and HBI. We were started by Dan Hueber over 40 years ago as Hueber Brothers Inc., focusing on trim...
Robert E. Gramann, FAIA, Chairman Emeritus, GBBN Architects Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? Well, 1977 is a long time ago, but many of the challenges of chapter recruitment and retention remain the same today. Recruit...
I hope that this note continues to find you and your loved ones safe and healthy while weathering the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, we’re hearing a lot about concern for the wider community. Most of us, thankfully, are healthy. But the virus has affected us...
David S. Collins, FAIA, President, The Preview Group, Inc. Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? The 1980 National Convention, although I was not president then, I was a member of the local planning committee and chaired...
Dear AIA Cincinnati Members, As we head into this unprecedented summer season, we find ourselves trying to adjust new terrain. There are many new opportunities among all the restrictions we are facing. In that spirit, many of our students who cannot find remote-work co-ops this...
Rick Koehler, AIA, Co-Founder, President, and then CEO of Architects Plus (now retired) Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? I have two accomplishments that I am proud of, while I was on the AIA Cincinnati Board....
Lindsay Schweitzer, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate, & Matthew Zix, Assoc. AIA Of your recent projects, which is your favorite and why? Matthew: There have been a number of projects at MSA that I have been proud to have worked on, but by far my...
Craig Russell, Founder & CEO, The English Contractor & Remodeling Services What does your firm do?We are a custom building and bespoke remodeling company located in Cincinnati. How did you get into this field?I was the kid who was forever driving my family crazy by...
I hope that this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy in these difficult times. Our world has changed dramatically in the short time since I last wrote to you about the inspiring mayors that spoke at the AIA’s Grassroots Leadership Conference....
Amanda Cook, Territory Sales Manager, Tisdel Distributing- Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Distributor What does your firm do? For the past 30 years, Tisdel Distributing has been the exclusive distributor for Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko, Faber, Best and Scotsman in the midwest and midsouth, USA. We are...
John Rogers, FAIA, FACHA, President, John W. Rogers, Architect Looking back at your time leading AIA Cincinnati, what are you most proud of accomplishing? The AIA Cincinnati Board focused on member value while I was on the Board. We continued to create a reserve that...
3.17.20 Event News & Online Learning OpportunitiesCOVID-19 is top of mind and the news, with changes and updates occurring hourly. Please check AIA Cincinnati’s website and Facebook page for the latest information about our events and programs. If you are registered for a program, we also will reach out...
Andreas Lange, Senior Associate, PWWG Architects, CRANawards Chair (2016-2020) Of your recent projects, which is your favorite and why? Cincinnati Music Hall – I joined PWWG as the on-site Project Architect to help deliver this project. It was a once-in-a-lifetime project that demanded absolutely every...
The AEI Forum was originally planned for April 3, 2020 at the University of Cincinnati. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the in-person event has been cancelled. However, the organizers are making plans for virtual presentations – details will follow shortly. This is a great way to earn...
We have three new members this year and some familiar faces from 2019. Since this is our Sesquicentennial year, we asked the Board about their favorite works by AIA Cincinnati chapter founders James K. Wilson, James W. McLaughlin, William Walter, Solomon W. Rogers, and Edwin...
The AIA Board of Directors is seeking nominations by March 31, 2020 for candidates for three open slots on the Jury of Fellows. The jury is particularly in need of individuals whose Fellowship experience includes Design, Urban Design, or Preservation (Object 1), Education, Research, Literature,...
Congratulations to Angela Mazzi, FAIA, GBBN and Douglas Richards, FAIA, GBBN! These two chapter members and local architects have been named to the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society....
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you know that primary elections for Presidential candidates are in process. The Ohio primary is March 17. The AIA has posted non-partisan candidate profile statements on several issues, including climate change and housing....
UPDATE 3.27.2020 Due to the latest COVID-19 developments, CDC recommendations and the instructions from the Governor of Ohio, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Symposium on Sustainability in Health Care. We believe this is in the best interest of...
Alexander Christoforidis, AIA AICP LEEDap, Division of Experience-based Learning and Career Education, University of Cincinnati Of your recent projects, which is your favorite and why? You always look ahead to the next one, but among my recent projects, I would have to say the renovation...
John Dorich, Partner, GOP Limited Structural Engineers What does your firm do? We are Structural Engineering consultants. We specialize in the design of buildings and related structures. Our clients are mainly architects, but we also work for contractors, building owners, and some residential clients. How...
In February of 1870, a group of seven local architects came together and established AIA Cincinnati. I am honored to continue their legacy by serving you as president of our chapter for 2020, as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. I have some big shoes to...
The AIA Ohio Valley Regional Assembly is seeking nominations by March 6 for candidates for the Regional Associate Director (RAD) to represent the AIA Ohio Valley Region. Please read the description below for details and to apply.
Mark Bealer, Co-Owner, Studio 66 LLC Who inspires you: Ezra Stoller, the pioneer of modern Architectural Photography. A recent book of his work is “Photographic History of Modernism.” His style was to spend time studying a building to find the best light/time of day to...
Jonathan Wood, Owner/Architect, Wood Architects Of your recent projects, which is your favorite and why? After two years of planning and design, we are finally under construction for an addition and renovation to my personal residence. I love being on site every day and watching...
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” –Socrates This past year, I have had the honor of serving as the president of the Cincinnati chapter of the AIA in its 149th...
Brad Ewing, Principal, Owner, Registered Architect at ESM Architects Of your recent projects, which is your favorite and why? Besides designing the company Christmas card every year which is always one of our favorite annual projects, I would say a custom home that is finishing...
Couper Gardiner, Founding Director, m.Arch Inc What is your favorite recent project and why? The Citizen-Driven NEP Tot Lot and Substation Improvement continues to connect a small group who share values from distinct backgrounds in a Cincinnati neighborhood with great potential, helping strangers visualize their...
AIA Ohio is seeking candidates to serve on the 2019 AIA Ohio Honor Awards Jury. The jury will be composed of five individuals, selected by the 2020 AIA Ohio President. The jury will include an AIA Ohio Gold Medal recipient, as well as a member...
Mark Streicher, CEO President, C3 Architecture & Design Ltd. What is your favorite recent project and why? No favorites. Each project is unique, challenging, and usually rewarding in unexpected ways. What inspires you and why? I’m inspired by nature and naturally occurring examples of structural...
It’s incredibly difficult to believe that it is already November! This year has really flown by and we found ourselves needing to identify the leaders that will keep AIA Cincinnati moving forward and gaining steam in the years to come. This seemed like a critical...
The 23rd annual Canstruction Cincinnati is now accepting entries! Check out the details below to see how your team can help end hunger in the Greater Cincinnati area. All proceeds benefit the Freestore Foodbank.
The AIA Ohio Valley Regional Assembly is soliciting nominations for a candidate to fill a one year term for the Regional Associate Director (RAD) to represent the AIA Ohio Valley Region. Please read the description below for details and to apply.
Dear AIA Cincinnati Members and Friends, The AIA Cincinnati board is pleased to announce that Julie Carpenter has been hired as the new Executive Director and will begin work today, Monday, August 19, 2019. We appreciate the input you provided into the process as the...
By: Andreas Lange, AIA, AIA Cincinnati Director & Senior Associate at PWWG Downtown Cincinnati Inc. / 3CDC’s recent “State of Downtown” report included a fascinating chart. The report, which is intended to highlight the progress in Cincinnati’s ongoing urban revival, included a graphic of the...
Last week was definitely a whirlwind at the A’19 Convention in Las Vegas. Vice President Cynthia Williams and I attended the convention, including the annual business meeting, on behalf of AIA Cincinnati. I must admit that Las Vegas is not one of my favorite places....
This summer, the AIA Ohio Valley Region, with the support of the Young Architects Forum and National Associates Committee, is hosting a Practice Innovation Lab (PIL) workshop. The workshop consists of an all-day workshop and keynote presentation in Cincinnati in tandem with the OVR Convention....
AIA Cincinnati is is seeking a highly engaged, dynamic individual with an interest in architecture to help us pursue our mission of driving positive change through the power of design. Please check out the job description below and apply, or share with someone in your...
In the Fall of last year I began putting more thought into what I hoped to accomplish in my upcoming year as AIA Cincinnati President. Typically, my best thoughts don’t come to me during structured “thinking time,” but rather when I let my mind wander...
"Bruce has been a tireless advocate for the AIA institution and its members, whether at the Chapter level, the State level or at the National level," said longtime colleague Michael Mauch, AIA, of RWA Architects and the chapter's AIA Ohio Representative.
Dear AIA Cincinnati Members and Friends, Patricia Daugherty’s last day with AIA Cincinnati as Executive Director was yesterday, March 31, 2019. AIA Cincinnati has been well-served for over two decades by Pat, who has been a valuable and well respected part of our organization. Her...
The AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention, planned for September 19-21, 2019, will bring together more than 300 architects and allied professionals from around the region for three days of programs and activities and Cincinnati is the host city this year The Programming Sub-Committee of the...
It’s time for the 22nd Annual Cincinnati Canstruction Competition! Structure build out by design teams will happen Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Structures will then be on display from Tuesday, 03.26.2019 through Sunday, 04.14.2019 at six different sites: The Weston Art Gallery in the Aronoff Center for...
During the first week of March I attended the 2019 AIA Grassroots Conference in Washington DC with President Elect Cynthia Williams and Executive Director Pat Daugherty. The annual Grassroots Conference is focused on advocacy and chapter governance, and when it is held in Washington DC,...
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The AIA Cincinnati Board takes its responsibility for guarding the financial health of the chapter very seriously. We understand, though, that chapter financial information has not always been consistently shared over the years. So, I’ve decided to take my February letter as an opportunity to...
The American Institute of Architects 2019 President William Bates, FAIA, issued the following statement in response to the proposed Green New Deal, stating the AIA’s support and reaffirming AIA’s 2030 Commitment goals.
Congratulations to Team B Architecture & Design AIA Cincinnati has awarded the 2018 Bettman Prize to Cincinnati-based practice Team B Architecture & Design. Underwritten by an endowment, the prize helps to fund projects that improve the local community including research, programming studies, speculative design, small-scale...
Please review the following notice for key dates and details for the Joint Public Staff Conference and Public Hearing before the Historic Conservation Board on a proposed local landmark designation of the Terrace Plaza Hotel at 15 W Sixth Street in the Central Business District.
The Southwestern Ohio Building Officials Association welcomes you to Experience 2019, a training and networking conference for First Preventers and Contractors. For more details on this conference at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, please view the following document or visit the conference website.
We’ve got some new faces on the board this year as well as some familiar ones. Our board this year has a mix of backgrounds, practice areas and interests and we wanted to take a few minutes to share some fun facts about ourselves with...
A Letter to the Membership from 2019 AIA Cincinnati President Allison McKenzie, AIA January always seems to pass in a flash, it’s hard to believe that 2019 is already three weeks old! While my installation as AIA Cincinnati President was only a few days ago,...
A Letter to the Membership from 2018 AIA Cincinnati President Gregory P. Tilsley, AIA It seems like only yesterday that my term as president started but now it has come to a close and I am proud and honored to have served this great organization....
Please find attached a public announcement for Crestview Local Schools to contract for a criteria architect/engineering services in connection with a design-build project for its early childhood center. Responses are requested by February 8, 2019.
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) is seeking public feedback on the standard State of Ohio design and construction agreements. The public comment period will be open between January 1, 2019 and March 1, 2019. This will kick off the State’s five-year update cycle of...
Save the date! Registration for the 2019 AIA National Conference is coming soon. This year’s conference will be held June 6-8 in Las Vegas.
The 2019 CRAN Awards are just around the corner and we are excited to celebrate together. Please see the document below for key dates for the awards: January 1, 2019: Registration Opens February 22, 2019: Submissions Due March 28, 2019: Banquet at Corbett Tower, Music...
Register to be a Design LAB volunteer today! Design LAB 2019 “PUSH PLAY” will challenge students to think about all the ways we as humans play! Student teams will develop designs for a place or space that supports their chosen ‘play’ activities. This is a...
Join the AFC for a special bus tour of Columbus, Indiana, on November 3. Seating is limited to 54. See the attached flyer for details. Click here to register for the tour.
The Spirit of Construction Foundation’s Celebration of Construction Gala celebrates the construction industry and recognizes individuals for their lifetime contributions to the industry and to the civic, aesthetic, and economic well-being of the Greater Cincinnati Region. Saturday, October 20, 2018 5:30 p.m. reception and silent...
Join us for the city’s only curated showcase of design and fine craftsmanship. DesignBuildCincy October 27-28, 2018 Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm (Box Office Closes at 4:30pm) Music Hall, OTR Tickets are complimentary for design industry professionals with a business card. Industry professionals must register onsite...
Join us in The Queen City CRAN Knowledge Community invites you to attend the 2018 CRAN Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio. This 10th annual gathering of the top custom residential architects continues the success from our previous venue in Santa Rosa, CA. This year will again...
Ohio Board of Building Standards July 13, 2018 6606 Tussing Road, P.O. Box 4009, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9009 On June 7, 2018, the Ohio General Assembly adopted House Bill (HB) 21 effective September 28, 2018 which includes new Revised Code (R.C.) § 3781.1010 enacting a moratorium...
Save the Date. The national CRAN symposium will be held October 6-10, 2018, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza hotel. More details coming soon.
The Awards Grant is given each year to an individual, corporation, or organization whose work supports strong communities through design excellence in the built environment. As the organizing committee continues to evolve the awards program for 2018, we invite members of the Cincinnati regional design community...
Support the Profession, Contact Ohio House of Representatives Rep. Ryan Smith (R-Gallia County) became the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 6. The House convened on June 7 to vote on a number of bills, but HB 504 was not on that...
The Grand Opening of the Cincinnati Center for Architecture + Design (CCAD) was a huge success! Thank you to Cincinnati City Councilmen Jeff Pastor, and P.G. Sittenfeld for joining in and recognizing the tremendous value that our local design organizations and leaders provide to our...
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The Sustainability & Energy Smart Awards are now accepting submissions at www.sesawards.com. The awards are presented by the U.S. Green Building Council – Ohio Southwest Region and honor Outstanding Projects, Inspirational Businesses, and Dedicated Community Members LEEDing the Way to more Sustainable Smart Communities. Submissions are...
Tisdel Distributing invites you to attend Wine-Za Wednesday in our showroom. Wine and pizza…what’s not to love?! Wednesday, April 18 4:30pm – 6:30pm Tisdel Showroom: 7177 Central Parke Blvd. Mason, OH 45040 This trade event is a fantastic opportunity to network with other designers and...
Please read below for information on this event in the DAAP SAID Spring 2018 Lecture series hosted on March 28 at 4:30 p.m. in Rm 5401.
Please read below for information on this event in the DAAP SAID Spring 2018 Lecture series hosted on March 8 at 3:30 p.m. in Rm 5401. For reading before the event, please see the following:
Please read below for information on this event in the DAAP SAID Spring 2018 Lecture series hosted on March 7 at 4:30 p.m. in Rm 5401.
Please read below for information on a new RFQ for Architectural Design Services for East End Community Services
Please read below for information for this event occuring on March 20, 2018.
$5000 award for OTR Infill Design competition - sign up by 01/20/2018!
Join our Happy Hour to learn more about volunteering for Design LAB's classroom program!...
Vince Terry, AIA Cincinnati sitting President, was recognized at this year’s OH KY Construction Summit...
Vincent Terry and Michael Mauch were recognized at the 2017 AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention...Congratulations!
At the 2017 November Annual Meeting the membership will be voting on the following Bylaw Amendments...
Here is the slate of candidates for vote at the Annual Meeting to be held in November...
Join Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati for an architecture open-house event throughout Over-the-Rhine...
Come to this free forum event to hear City Council candidates' views on various environmental & design related topics...
Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati's Design LAB program needs design professionals as volunteers!...
DAAP School of Architecture & Interior Design announces its 2017 Fall Lecture Series...
MSD offers certification training for Green Infrastructure...
Heapy Engineering co-hosts the Dayton Green Expo on September 12th, 2017....read more about the panel discussions and sessions available.
DesignBuild Cincy includes a curated showcase of home design and fine craftsmanship in newly renovated Music Hall, talks, and architecture tours...register for a booth today!
John H. deGraaf, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA becomes shareholder of CT Consultants...
Ohio Building Code changes are coming...The Preview Group helps AIA Cincinnati inform its members about the proposed changes in upcoming seminars...
McKinsey & Co. and Sheryl Sandberg’s Leanin.Org published a 2016 study claiming workplace gender equity won't be possible any earlier than 2116. Consultant Beth Crocker sounds off on what to do in the meantime...
Join us for an informal discussion with special guest, Cincinnati Council candidate Jeff Pastor...
This 3-day continuing education workshop on window restoration is sponsored by AIA Cincinnati Title Sponsor Marsh Building Products and will offer up to 20 AIA HSW credits in total!
Niehoff Urban Studio Spring Open House on Thursday April 27, 5:00-7:30pm...
Join AIA Cincinnati and USGBC at this A/E/C industry mixer networking event with over 20 pro orgs represented....
Join AIA and AFC for a panel discussion of the future of Fort Washington Way's bridge decks to reconnect the city to the riverfront...
AIA Cincinnati provides learning resources for ARE exam candidates...Contact Paul Shirley for more information and read more here.
Our lending library could help you toward your professional goals...contact us to see what's available.
AIA Cincinnati is a supporting organization for the upcoming 2017 Symposium on Sustainability in Health Care at the Sharonville Convention Center, Tuesday March 28, 10 am - 5 pm.
AIA Cincinnati invites you to celebrate AFC's Design LAB at Rhinegeist Brewery in OTR.
Artist Mark Dejong has created a sculptural intervention in a house in Camp Washington. Free tours Sat / Sun December 3 / 4!
The 2016 Cincinnati Preservation Association announced their annual awards, and Soapbox Cincinnati published the complete winners list...
New deadline 11-17-16 at 10:00 am EST The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority has extended the deadline for two RFQs: Solicitation 2016-4101 General Architectural Services Solicitation 2016-4102 General Engineering Services Responses must be received by the new deadline at: Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority Attn: Procurement Officer 1627...
The College of Creative Arts and Career Services invite you to participate in Miami University’s Architecture + Design Career Fair. Join us to discuss full-time job and internship opportunities with eager creative students. The cost to register for the Architecture + Design Career Fair is...
Hamilton Parker hosts national speaker on color trends Thursday November 17th in Sharonville...
Apply for an AIA Ohio scholarship to attend the AIA Leadership Institute in Indianapolis on November 18th!
Hamilton County Planning and Development has proposed a 5% technology fee for subdivision, zoning, storm water, and building fees...
Architects, Interns & Designers: you are all invited to share your passion for design and architecture with the next generation!
Join AIA Cincinnati's CRAN program at the October 4th Conduit event for AEC business leadership development.
Join Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati (AFC) and AIGA at Cincinnati Design Week on Thursday Sept 29th at 8:30 am to ride the Streetcar for an architectural tour!
DAAP's SAID 2016 Fall Lecture Series is announced...
The US Green Building Council is hosting its second professional organization mixer event at the Dayton Racquet Club on September 21st 2016 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm.
CRAN Awards are coming soon (Sept. 08), and Soapbox Cincinnati featured local AIA residential architects speaking to home design trends...
Each quarter the AIA Home Design Trends Survey highlights a different area of home trends and includes the same business conditions questions for tracking purposes...
What is Conduit? Growing a small to medium sized business is one of the hardest things a person will ever do in their lifetime. It can frequently feel that you’re out there on an island, wearing multiple hats, spinning hundreds of plates just to make...
Join AIA urban designers and UC students to interactively design new placemaking at 13th and Main—the OTR St. Mary's Square—under a tent during the Second Sunday street fair on Sunday June 12th...
Four female architects (3 AIA Fellows!) discuss how diversity is not a "women-only" issue at the 2016 AIA National Convention in Philadelphia...
Listen to the audio of Frank Harmon, FAIA, award-winning architect and author of “Native Places,” a collection of thoughts and hand-drawn sketches that illustrate the value of looking closely at buildings and places.
On May 3rd, AIA Cincinnati's Equity in Architecture and the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) celebrated the life and work of pioneering architect Zaha Hadid...
Listen to the audio of AIA Cincinnati's Custom Residential Architects Network hosting four leading local contractors to share their perspectives on working with architects...
Soapbox Cincinnati: "Cincinnati is a city that seems to pride itself on its rich history and historic structures. Well, only to a certain point...."
The EBies celebrate the people behind the nation's most impressive sustainability solutions for existing buildings, from waste reduction and energy savings to improved water use and lighting efficiency...
The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati's Design LAB program has put out its 2016 Call for Jurors...
Some interesting findings in a new AIA report may reshape the current dialog about the profession's difficulties in maintaining diversity in its workforce.
Andy Muhlada of Spohn Associates Inc., a sponsor of the VISION program since its inception, talks with VISION's Angela Mazzi about how the program is shaping our profession...
AIA has teamed up with Houzz.com to sponsor a playhouse design competition online. 20 entries from AIA Cincinnati will put us in the running to win $5000 to build a winning design!
On February 18th, the VISION program hosted two distinguished speakers on the topic of Advocacy at UC’s Niehoff Urban Design Studio.
The New York Times today ran an article by architecture critic Allison Arieff titled "What Happened to the Great Urban Design Projects?"
Ohio Valley Lean Construction Institute presents Benefits of Lean Series seminar: "Using Design Assist to Meet an Extraordinary Challenge"...
Join the American Planning Association (APA) for their 2016 Cincinnati Planning & Zoning Workshop coming January 22nd...
VISION announces their 2016 class and season presenter schedule...
Civic Garden Center will be hosting a session on Best Management Practices for Construction and Landscaping...
ACADIA is an international network of digital design researchers and professionals, and their conference is coming to DAAP in October!
AIA Cleveland will host one of the upcoming AIA Leadership Institute programs on October 23.
Hurry - deadline for 2015-16 VISION applications has been extended to Oct. 22nd...
Join GBBN's Cincinnati Team Wednesday, October 21, 2015 to celebrate its inaugural Design Issues Series (DIS) exhibition entitled, "The Digital in Design and Making."
Biophilic Design is an innovative way of designing the places where we live, work, and learn. Join us to learn more at USGBC Movie Night!...
The Board of Trustees of the Lebanon Public Library is currently interested in receiving Statements of Qualifications from Criteria Architects, Criteria Landscape Architects or Criteria Engineers licensed in the State of Ohio.
