11.09 aiaVT Newsletter
aiaVT President's column
At last year’s Annual Meeting, we announced the theme of Modern Architecture for the upcoming year. And I am pleased now, almost a year later, to recap a fun, interesting, and successful series of events... More...
2nd Annual aiaVT Academic Scholarships Fundraiser & Golf Tournament
Once a year, a mysterious if not magical event occurs. Architects, Engineers, Vendors, and CONTRACTORS all band together to form an alliance for the selfless act of others. More...
aiaVT awards: Getting more for less!
Despite the fact that this year’s aiaVT awards are rumored to be more numerous than in recent years, aiaVT is bringing them to you for less. More...
Vermont Field House Becomes First Net-Zero Energy Secondary School Building in Nation
The Putney School, a college preparatory boarding high school in southern Vermont, cut the ribbon Saturday on its 16,800 square foot net-zero energy field house that will produce as much energy as it uses over the course of a year. More...
10.09 aiaVT Newsletter
A message from the editor
I can explain…
You have probably been wondering “where the heck is my new issue of the newsletter?!” More...
Perspectives on Glenn Andres
If you missed the Glenn Andres lecture on “Modern Architecture” at the Davis Center on September 10th then keep reading because you’ll see it was quite a popular event and it is still possible to see if for yourself. More...
Code update additions by one of our own
Fire Safety's list of applicable codes left out the 2005 VT Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction as well as the Residential Energy Conservation Standards, both based on ICC Energy Conservation Codes. More...
Something found
The following are photos of sculptures made over the summer by several people at the Burlington waterfront. They are constructed of material found on the shoreline and were made simply for pleasure when their work day was done. More...
7.09 aiaVT Newsletter
aiaVT President's column - Food for thought
I had planned to write a report on the annual Board Retreat to share a bit of what the board does, but then I saw Food, Inc. last night; More...
See what you missed at the last aiaVT event
If you missed last month’s aiaVT event in Montpelier, then here are a few comments about it that might pique your interest... More...
A competition we can win!
All AIA Members & Non-Members - Announcing this year's aiaVT Architectural Photography Competition! More...
A world of architecture
A Guatemalan friend of mine visited Vermont right after I graduated from college and was amazed that we build almost all of our houses out of wood. More...
5.09 aiaVT Newsletter
aiaVT president's column
I recently attended the national AIA convention in San Francisco, representing AIA VT. At this annual convention, delegates from each state and chapter vote on national officers and proposed amendments to the AIA bylaws. I was intrigued that the main organizational changes under consideration this year fell into a single theme: Inclusivism. More...
R/UDAT Newport from a Vermont perspective
Since 1967 the American Institute of Architects has run the R/UDAT (pronounced ROO-dat) program. During that time they’ve worked in over 140 communities around the country. Newport is the first Vermont community to host a R/UDAT. More...
Vermont building professionals day
Building Professionals’ Day at the Vermont State House on March 25th was a huge success with over 100 participants; 19 AIA Vermont members attended. More...
Net Zero Putney School Project Receives Grant for Solar Photovoltaic System
William Maclay Architects & Planners (WMAP), architectural firm for New England’s first net zero energy educational facility, was notified that the Putney School Field House Project has received a $221,000 grant... More...
3.09 aiaVT Newsletter
aiaVT President's column
For the past couple of years at our annual retreat in June, the Board of Directors has selected a topic, or theme, for the upcoming year. For 2009, we have decided to focus on modern architecture. More...
Top energy-efficient Vermont designs named
Six New England design firms and builders have received top distinctions in two competitions honoring energy-efficient design. More...
The editor presses 'reset' button on CANstruction
At the last aiaVT board meeting I was stunned to hear that CANstruction may be cancelled this year because of a lack of interest. More...
A warning to those of us who kick it old school
I am not necessarily anti-technology…I don’t have the primordial desire to paint my construction documents on cave walls, More...
1.09 aiaVT Newsletter
aiaVT 2008 design awards
AIA Vermont members and/or architects registered and residing in Vermont were eligible to submit entries. Projects could be located anywhere in the world... More...
2009 Better Buildings By Design conference topics preview
Efficiency Vermont has released the below preview of its 2009 Better Buildings By Design Conference workshop topics. More...
Gypsum association unveils 'sustainability' website
The Gypsum Association of Hyattsville, Md., (www.gypsum.org) has developed a new website that describes the sustainable characteristics of gypsum-based building materials and conveys the commitment of its members to environmentally responsible recycling, waste management and land reclamation programs. More...