This weekday evening session is a joint initiative of the local chapters four professional design organizations in Cleveland – American Institute of Architects, American Planning Association, American Society of Landscape Architects and the Urban Land Institute. It is titled “From Cleveland to Coastland,” capturing the excitement, multiple plans and development projects in Cleveland as we reposition our future as a dual waterfront city.

The event will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 4:00pm – 6:30pm at the Cleveland Foundation’s HQ in Midtown. The formal program will run for one hour, from 4:30-5:30pm with a welcome and presentations on the history of Cleveland’s downtown and waterfront development, followed by a panel discussion of design, planning and development professionals leading work in downtown and along the waterfronts. A networking reception will follow (5:30-6:30pm) where industry professionals are encouraged to meet and learn from allied professionals in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and real estate development.

This event in Fall 2024 is envisioned as the first in a series of continuing education opportunities that will continue through 2025 that focus on the redevelopment of Cleveland’s waterfronts. We are excited to introduce the work to our collective audience in the first event this fall with a deep dive (pun intended) into the rich history of Cleveland’s river and lakefront and current re-imagining of our city’s relationship to the water and associated improvements in downtown.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

1. Learn the history of urban planning, ecology and development in Downtown Cleveland and along its two primary waterfronts, the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie.

2. Explore, identify and describe current planning, real estate development, architectural and economic development tools, initiatives and projects underway in Downtown Cleveland and along its two primary waterfronts, the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie, as presented by industry experts.

3. Interpret and analyze opportunities for re-imaging the public realm of Downtown Cleveland and its two primary waterfronts, the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie.

4. Be prepared to propose professional observations while physically exploring Downtown Cleveland and its primary waterfronts in the second and third session in the “From Cleveland to Coastland” series.

Agenda

4:00 pm - Doors Open

4:30 pm - Program Begins

5:30 pm - Networking Social Hour

Registration

Members of ULI, AIA, and APA can register utilizing the discounted "Member" rate.

Questions? Concerns? Email Cleveland@uli.org

1 AIA, APA, ASLA, and Real Estate CEU pending.

This program provides architects with an overview of how the AC472 and AC478 accreditations for metal building design, fabrication and construction can be used to complement the building process. It will provide an in depth look at what is included in the accreditation process and why it is important for the safety and quality of the building. This program will outline why accreditation is important and can benefit the architect.

Speakers:

Greg West – Vice President, Accreditation Program Development Group, IAS

Walter Mershon - Technical Assessor, IAS

Laura Uraine - Senior Specialist, Accreditation Program Development Group, IAS

Dan Halme - Owner, Halme Builders

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the growth and trends for metal building systems.

Learn about the only two accreditation programs that are helping design professionals identify qualified metal building manufacturers and assemblers.

Learn when to specify accredited companies that design, manufacture and erect metal building systems.

Learn how to identify and locate accredited contractors and manufacturers.

1 LU CES

Meet up with some YAAMers, west siders, and firm leaders for a totally casual lunch at Hansa Brewery! All are welcome to attend - the event is free; you just have to pay for your own lunch! We just ask that you register first so we know you’re coming.

Sign up today! We hope to see you at Hansa Brewery on November 7th!

Inspiration (member-focused programming, utilize fellows, leadership development), Value (advance member experience/value, promote architects as experts), Inclusivity (communicate policy, view initiatives thru EDI lens, foster mentorship)

Free for Members and Students & Non-Members

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run your own firm? Following the success of this workshop in Columbus in 2023, AIA Cleveland is hosting a miniature version of the Practice Simulation Lab in a one-day workshop that will test your firm leadership skills.

In this event, your team will collaborate to create your firm—its name, mission, practice area, structure, ownership, workplace (remote? In a cabin in Hocking Hills? Or a founding firm in one of the developments cropping up along the river?), all of the foundational information you need to start a firm.

After a break for lunch, much like The Game of Life®, you and your team will face challenges from the dramatic— like the untimely death of an owner or a worldwide pandemic that will dramatically change firm-wide operations—to the expected problem of filling a vacant role.

At the end of the event, your team (and fictional business partners) will share how your firm fared and get feedback from the group.

Breakfast and Lunch are provided as part of the program! We hope to see you there!

1 LU CEU

Get limber before the ghosts and ghouls come out with this month’s Wellness in Design event: Trick or Stretch!  Our instructor Leo Walsh (of Firehouse Yoga in Lakewood) will lead us through an hour of all-levels yoga and stretches, followed by frighteningly good seasonal treats and drinks, courtesy of our hosts.

While costumes are optional, we encourage you to wear your favorite spooky attire!  Or at the very least, some orange and/or black!

This event is open to all… even if you are not an AIA member!  Sign up today before it’s too late… It's only $5!

A special thanks to our event sponsors:

MGS Global Group

Lighting Dynamics

APG Office Furnishings

WHERE:

APG Office Furnishings
2516 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

WHEN:             

October 30th, 2024

REGISTRATION:

All attendees:  $5

A calendar invite will be sent to you when you register with more information.

Design Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and robust pathway at times, but if it is sustainable, it can reap several rewards. This series is an exploration of various business models within Design Entrepreneurship, how these models were created, and how to sustain them over time.

This series is a part of the Design Entrepreneurship & Inclusion Initiative at Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative.

Bio:
Devanne Pena ("Dev-in Pee-nuh") is an Architect Entrepreneur. She is proud to be among the first 400 African American women living history to be licensed to practice architecture. A fourth generation Cape Verdean, Devanne conducted independent research in her native West African islands to define future architectural service for the culture. She is the owner of a design practice, Archidev PLLC and the founder of AFROSPACE a brick-and-mortar concept located in East Charlotte. Her mission is to design sustainable and safe space as a solution to the invisible struggles black + brown women face every day.

We will discuss key financial reports, indicators, and tools that will lead to better data for teams to have better insight and control of budget management, leading to healthier business.

Participants will be able to identify the basic components of project-based accounting and budget management through exploring an example project and run through key financial metrics and why they matter to the business.

Participants will develop familiarity of Business Finance/Accounting reporting related to Architectural Firms by examining examples and be capable of distinguishing between the reports and what information is critical for all to make better informed business decisions. 

Participants will be able to evaluate opportunities for changes in internal business process by discovering a new perspective of roles & responsibilities in project budget management/project-based accounting and be better prepared to implement new strategies. 

Participants will be more prepared to justify necessary tools, software, and investments to see project-based data and financials more easily using information derived to describe the necessity of  real time data and importance of that insight to the overall health of the business. 

Credit:
1 LU

Design Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and robust pathway at times, but if it is sustainable, it can reap several rewards. This series is an exploration of various business models within Design Entrepreneurship, how these models were created, and how to sustain them over time.

This series is a part of the Design Entrepreneurship & Inclusion Initiative at Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative.

Bio:
Mr. Bickerstaff founded Ubiquitous Design, LTD as a Junior in college to supplement his income while a student matriculating through Washington University’s school of architecture. Mr. Bickerstaff has more than twenty-two years of direct project management. He has completed numerous design projects throughout the Northeast Ohio region as an intern with various architectural firms, as well as serving as Chief Architect within the City of Cleveland’s Division of Architecture. He has played significant roles in the design of the Northeast Ohio Headquarters for the Red Cross and the City of Cleveland’s Greenhouse Addition. He has also designed numerous residential, commercial, and institutional projects, not the least of which is the City of Cleveland’s African American Cultural Garden located in the Historic Rockefeller Park.

As Founder and Principal Architect of Ubiquitous Design LTD he is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the office from development of proposals and pre-design services to construction administration. His commitment and dedication ensure the successful completion of projects both large and small. As an example of our project portfolio’s diversity, we have designed buildings ranging in value from Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Twenty-Four Million ($24,000,000.00). This is a testament to our ability to embrace any scale project and give it the level of professionalism it deserves.

It’s baaaack….!

Will you survive our gauntlet of questions ranging from paranormal encounters, haunted buildings, horror films, and the ever-dreaded AREs? Teams of 4 to 6 will compete for prizes (but most importantly, bragging rights!) at this classic AIA Trivia event with a spooky twist.

This event will feature frightfully good food and a cash bar. All are welcome to take on the challenge, so register your team today! Want to come as a lone wolf? No problem - we will place you on a team when you arrive.

Team costumes are optional, although STRONGLY encouraged! Just like last year, there will be a prize in it for you!

Please note: only one team member has to complete the registration process. Just select the “‘Team” option and find up to 5 other people to join your crew.

Cost:
Team: $50
Lone Wolf: $10
Free for students

Credit:
1 LU CEU

PJM is our regional transmission organization, managing the transmission of electricity and operating the grid.  The PJM capacity auction resulted in a surge by nearly tenfold compared to current cost.  This will mean higher prices for all businesses in the PJM service area starting June of 2025.  This includes Ohio. 

In this session we will examine the causes for this spike - such as the retirement of certain power plants, the surging demand for electricity, and the implementation of market reforms. We will also discuss how you can proactively plan efficiency projects and reduce your peak load contribution to mitigate this cost for your property.

Our professional partner, TPI Efficiency, will walk through what you need to know and offer suggestions for how you can develop a strategy for your building.

Speaker:
Karl Shaw, COO, TPI Efficiency

There is no fee to attend this session, but a donation is always appreciated.

Thanks to our event sponsor TPI Efficiency

POSTPONED! More details TBD

AIA and ULI Cleveland Chapters have partnered to bring to our members and the NE Ohio Community a one-of-a-kind Workshop with the Founder, CEO and C-Suite Executive Coach Kinetic Insights and Chair of Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Coaching Certification Program, Gail Froelicher.

Not all situations are problems to solve. Some situations are much more complex where you need to see truth and wisdom around 2 competing wants.

The concept of managing polarities is incredibly valuable for navigating complex situations where there are competing priorities. Some common situations with competing priorities are propagating your vision for the future and completing tasks toward quarterly objectives, spending time with family and completing all work projects, taking care of myself and supporting my team, or healthy eating and eating comfort food.

After a didactic on what constitutes the polarity approach and understanding how utilizing polarity methodologies to manage competing priorities can be healthy, participants will use real life experiences to help each other apply polarity concepts to real situations.

Learn how to use polarity thinking to more easily manage big, complex situations without overwhelm. Learn how polarities help you better navigate unavoidable patterns of competing priorities in your everyday work and personal life.

EVENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Attendees will be able to recognize and identify competing wants in their work and personal lives.

2. Attendees will learn and discuss how using a polarity approach to address competing wants is healthy and brings new awareness to their thinking.

3. Attendees will assess for themselves what competing priorities are most present for them right now.

4. Attendees will attend small groups to experience the here and now using the polarity approach to manage their own competing priorities.

CREDIT:
3 LU CEUs

EVENT LOCATION:

Benesch Law

127 Public Square # 4900, Cleveland, OH 44114

(Please bring valid ID for security check-in)

EVENT TIME:

3:45 pm | Check-in 

4:00 pm - 7:15 pm | Event Programming

7:15 pm - 8:00 pm | Networking

EVENT TICKET PRICES:

Limited Capacity

AIA-ULI Members | $50

Assoc. AIA | $25

Non-Members | $100

Presenter:
Kelly Higelmire, Senior Archaeologist - Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Learning Objectives: This course provides a general overview of the field of cultural resources management, including: an introduction to cultural resources laws, discussion of both archaeological sites and historic properties, and the role of the National Register of Historic Places. 

At the end of this program participants will:

• Have a basic understanding of cultural resources management.

• Be more able to anticipate when cultural resources will impact a project.

• Have a better understanding of project scopes when cultural work is requested by a client or regulatory agency.

• Become familiar with the National Register of Historic Places.

Credit:
1 LU

Monthly AIA Cleveland Board Meeting - Virtual

Attendees will learn how the exterior finish you select for the windows and doors play a key role in the durability, long-term maintenance, and lasting beauty of any residential or commercial building.

In this course, you will learn about industry standards and factors you need to weigh in specifying the finish based on the project requirements.

Credit:
1 LU

In Architecture school we were told to always carry a sketchbook to be able to document notes, ideas and sketching opportunities. As we moved from student to practicing professional, the idea of sketching is a distant memory. It takes a back seat to pending deadlines, Revit drawing coordination, and even family. KSU’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative and AIA Cleveland have teamed up to bring you Sketch & Sip, the Cleveland Edition.

This is an opportunity to experience one of the best rooftops in the city while capturing the skyline of our beautiful city of Cleveland Ohio through sketching! Light snacks and beverages will be provided along with a mini sketchbook to commemorate the event. There will be a cash bar available for adult beverages.

You are welcome to bring your own sketchbook and utensils you prefer to sketch with: pencils, pens, markers, watercolor, etc. There will also be an opportunity to win a great prize if you’re willing to display your finished sketch for a light competition! Come out and enjoy our last days of summer at our Sketch & Sip. We hope to see you there!

Questions: Dawn N. Mayes, M.Arch
216.832.9024, dmayes@kent.edu.

Monthly AIA Cleveland Board Meeting - Virtual

Join us in another one of our fabulous MetroParks assets this month…Wendy Park! Our designer-turned yogi Emily Leu will be leading us through an hour of yoga before we picnic in the park for our Happy Hour. We will be serving seasonal non-alcoholic drinks and snacks to celebrate that “summerween” feeling. Sign up today - the cost to attend is only $5. All are welcome!