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OFA fundraiser 360 Challenge

May 31, 2016
1 min

OFA fundraiser 360 Challenge

In less than a year the American Institiute of Architects National Convention is coming to Orlando! In order to showcase our impressive local architecture and city, and to garner individual support of educational tours, programs, and activities by AIA Orlando’s Local Host Committee, the Orlando Foundation for Architecture has launched the 365 Challenge! We hope to raise $5000 dollars to fund this effort. We have raised over 10% but still have far to go. Any amount is apprecia

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Architects and Ethics

Apr 14, 2016
1 min

Architects and Ethics

The “devotion to the art of architecture” that Carl Sapers, Hon. AIA, references as his fourth “tension point” in the video “Ethics: From Building to Architecture” might also be termed an ethical obligation—or, more safely, an ethical aspiration. His cohorts in the video—Henry Cobb, FAIA, and Mack Scogin, FAIA—exhort architects to go beyond the limits of what we consider professional ethics (what Cobb terms “the ethics of practice”) in order to fully realize the potential of

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Diversity Architecture Student Scholarships

Jan 11, 2016
1 min

Diversity Architecture Student Scholarships

The Architects Foundation’s Diversity Scholarships promote equity within the field of architecture, offering mentors, professional training and monetary awards. Student recipients receive $4,000 per year with more than 2,000 recipients since the program’s launch. To be eligible, applicants must be legal U.S. residents and must be one of the following academic standings: High school senior Undergraduate college freshman Technical school or community college student who has com

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Debra Lupton Finalist in 2015 Women Who Mean Business

Mar 31, 2015
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Debra Lupton Finalist in 2015 Women Who Mean Business

Debra’s nomination revolves around many business accomplishments (from blazing the trail in architectural school as one of five women in her class) to choosing the business development and management side of the design industry, leading the effort to win many iconic projects through the years, while with HLM, then TLC Engineering for Architecture, with ten years as the CEO at TLC (she retires on May 1, 2015). Debra has a long history of participation in the American Institute

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First Female US Architect Practiced Here in Central Florida

Aug 18, 2014
2 min

First Female US Architect Practiced Here in Central Florida

Born in 1873 in Waltham MA, Ida Annah Ryan was the first American female architect. She graduated from MIT with a Masters of Science, and a Masters of Architecture in 1907. Ida was attracted to the idea of the study of architecture during her high school years. While practicing initially in Massachusetts, she relocated to Florida because of a lack of work there after the War. At first employed by Frederick H. Trimble in 1918 and 1919, as his designing architect, Ida formed he

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Spring Into Action 4/16 Art, Food & Fun

Apr 8, 2014
1 min

Spring Into Action 4/16 Art, Food & Fun

AIA Orlando’s Women in Architecture Committee is proud to host a spring fundraising night of fun – with proceeds going to Mending Hearts Charities. Don’t miss this night of architecture, art, food & fun – all taking place at the Maitland Art & History Museum – a National Register for Historic Places building. Tickets are just $10 and include FREE food, beer and wine. A silent auction and raffle will help raise money for Mending Hearts Charities. Low-cost sponsorship opportuni

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National Architecture Week, Instagram and More!

Apr 7, 2014
2 min

National Architecture Week, Instagram and More!

National Architecture Week (NAW) is a public awareness campaign from the AIA dedicated to increasing attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities and to elevate the public’s appreciation of design. NAW is annually held during the birthday week of our nation’s first president/architect, Thomas Jefferson (April 12). Similar to previous years’ observances, National Architecture Week will be virtual and will include several events takin

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