Support the Profession - Donate to ArchiPAC & TAC!

Join this year's contributors and support architectural adovacy at the state and national levels of our government.

TAC and ArchiPAC are non-profit and political action organizations for architects.  TAC helps advocacy efforts at the state level, while ArchiPAC is focused at the national level.  Texas members of the AIA can participate by contributing to both organizations. TAC and ArchiPAC thank all contributors for their generous support of their advocacy efforts on behalf of the architectural profession.  Go to the ArchiPAC and TAC websites for more information and to donate.

See the side bar for those who have already donated, and add your name to the list of local members contributing to each of these organizations!

"Designing the Future of Our Communities 2013"

Friday, May 3, 2013
Location: Solomon P. Ortiz Center
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Individuals $30.00 Tables $240.00 (8 seats)

Join AIA Corpus Christi, Mayor Nelda Martinez, and AIA President Mickey Jacob for an enlightening conversation about how Corpus Christi is uniquely positioned to take advantage of South Texas' emerging economy and design a sparkling future!

Download the flyer for more details.

AIA members who have made a personal contribution to ArchiPAC and TAC for a combined amount of at least $100 are invited to "Cigars and Martinis NightCap" reception with Mickey Jacob at 9 pm, May 3.

RSVP by 5:00 pm Friday, April 26

Register online or contact Aleisha Kolb.

Hosted by AIACC

2013 AIACC Chapter Design Awards

Friday, May 3rd - Design Awards Celebration and Special Guest event
Location: Corpus Christi Art Center - Meadows Gallery
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come celebrate this year's local design awards held in conjunction with this month's Art Walk. AIACC Emerging Professionals will also launch an inaugural venue to promote the expansion of the Art Walk. Click here for more information.

AIACC thanks our sponsors for making this event possible!

Del Mar College - Architectural Design Studio One Final Project Presentation & Jury

Monday, May 6, 2013
Location: Del Mar West Campus, Emerging Technology Building, Rm. 124B
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

See the invitation.

Lunch CE Program - Sustainable Advantages of Cold-Formed Metal Framing

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Location: Beauty and the Bistro, 5702 South Staples
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost: Members $5.00, Guests $8.00, Students & Intern Guests $2.00
RSVP encouraged.

There is growing interest within the construction industry about sustainability and environmentally friendly, or green, products.  This course will review the sustainable attributes of cold-formed metal framing products and how they fit into the green environment.  The popularity of green buildings has also given rise to organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council and its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Rating System.  The credits in which cold-formed metal framing products can contribute toward achieving LEED® points are reviewed as well as other potential opportunities within the rating system.

Check out the full Course Description.

Provided by Clark Dietrich

Students seeking Internships

Miller High School has a handful of students who will be seniors next school year, whom are interested in doing internships in Architectural firms.  The students are a part of the Metro Program and are highly involved in Project Based Learning.  Miller is looking for interested firms to participate in the internship program.  The seniors will need to work 3-5 days/week for a few hours each day.  If you are interested, please let me know and contact Prudence Farrell, Assistant Principal with the information listed below.

Prudence Farrell
Assistant Principal
Roy Miller HS Metropolitan School of Design
Once a Buc, Always a Buc
361.878.5100 ext. 20034