COVID-19 has spurred one of the most intense economic downturns of our time. The pandemic has shifted the profession to a virtual workforce overnight and 2020 graduates are entering the profession with a lot of unknowns. Starting your career in the midst of a recession can be intimidating, but architects learned a few lessons in 2009. Join architects who entered the workforce during the Great Recession of 2008 as they speak to their own experiences, share some practical steps to move towards economic stability, and offer guidance on how to maintain mental well-being and build a resilient career.
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AIA WS | May *VIRTUAL* Section Lunch
During this discussion, we will hear about relevant updates regarding the field of architecture in our state, including legislative and regulatory updates from David Crawford, as well as potential economic impacts of COVID-19. Catherine will cover updates relevant to licensure and the North Carolina Board of Architecture.
The Climate Imperative – AIA’s Urgent Move Towards Environmental Stewardship
Unequaled in AIA’s 162 year history, The Big Move for Environmental Sustainability resolution passed at the 2019 annual business meeting represents a “dramatic and unprecedented change in focus.” In conjunction with…
AIANC | 2019 Energy Code
Overview AIA North Carolina and NCBPA North Carolina transitioned to new commercial and residential energy codes on January 1st and since then architects, developers, code officials and many others are…
A Talk | McMansion Hell’s Kate Wagner
Presented by NC Modernist Houses, AIA NC, and AIA Triangle If you love to hate the massive houses that popped up everywhere from the 1980s through the recession of 2008,…
O.W.L.S. | Masonry Specifications and Detailing for Problem Free Projects
Sponsored by Johnson Concrete Products This course focuses on how to use and apply specification language and proper construction details to create successful projects that meet the designer and owner’s…
Speaker Lunch | Steve Pharr
“Liability is All Around You” presented by: Steve Pharr of Pharr Law We will discuss how owners and consultants can increase your risk as an architect as well as what…
Lunch & Learn | Guardian Glass
Over-size Glass: Performance and Specifications Presented by: Guardian Glass Credit: 1 HSW / 1 LU The presentation explores what makes over-sized insulating glass units (IGUs) special and covers the technology that…
AIAWS Film Series | Kevin Roche: The Quiet Architect
Kevin Roche: The Quiet Architect is a feature documentary film that considers many of the key architectural questions through the 70 year career of Pritzker Prize winning Irish-American architect Kevin…
Legislative Day 2019: A Different Kind of Experience
Legislative Day this year was an eye opener for many of our members who have never participated in a committee hearing in our State Legislature. As a departure from our normal…
