AIA Northeast Illinois

Join us for our upcoming networking event ! Meet up with other members of AIA Northeast Illinois at Elmhurst Brewing. Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 171 N Addison Street Elmhurst IL 60126 Take a night out to connect with friends and meet new members in the chapter! . We can’t wait to see you! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCR7Tt9k

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g7ZmarC8 March SFF: Current Trends in Risk Management March 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Elk Grove Village Grove Public Library Darlene Greaves Conference Room 1001 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Managing the risk of professional practice is constant and keeping up with what those risks can be is challenging. Professional Liability claims are evolving. Emerging claim concerns include climate change, cyber disruption, and social inflation. Insurance, risk management and strategies that apply to our business, projects and clients are all part of the conversation. Small firm practitioners need support and approach methodologies to manage risk and to be insured against the unavoidable; however, what should we be looking for and where do we find it? Please join us for a group discussion with Melissa Roberts, VP of USI Insurance Services, and a long-time friend and contributor to the AIA NEI. We’ll discuss must have contract provisions, major claim protection, subconsultant agreement management, risk management during construction phase services and current claim trends. Bring your questions to the table so that we all can learn from each other. Learning Objectives: Discuss current claim trends. Discuss what to expect for availability and cost of key insurance policies. Review the most recent, must have contract clauses and where to find risk management help. Discuss how a firm can get the best value on their insurance. CES Credits: 1 LU

AIA NEI is now accepting applications for the 2025 Annual Scholarship program. The chapter will award two $3,000 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the field of architecture. https://lnkd.in/g_RD-QAi Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U. S. citizens Applicants must be enrolled in one of the East Central or West Central accredited schools of architecture Applicants must have a home residence of record within the AIA NEI chapter boundaries Deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 18, 2025. Past winners from Judson University University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Illinois Institute of Technology

Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm In-person location: Pella Showroom, 500 Central Avenue, Northfield IL 60093 As noise pollution continues to become a growing health concern, strategies to control sound in both residential and non-residential building design have also in-creased in importance. This course examines the significance of sound control strategies and how they can improve the health and well-being of individuals by increasing comfort and workplace productivity, reducing stress, and allowing for proper rest. The acoustic attenuation properties of fenestration products are important factors to consider when designing new buildings or remodeling existing ones. Discussions on site-specific testing, STC and OITC ratings, and real-world examples will leave attendees with a better understanding of how a strong sound control strategy is important for the success of a project. Learning Objectives Learn why a sound control strategy matters in project design. Learn basic sound properties, how they are measured and basic principles for controlling unwanted noise. Explore glazing solutions that provide sound control. Learn why site-specific acoustical testing may be necessary. CE: 1 LU | HSW Registration: Free for members | $25 for nonmembers https://lnkd.in/gwjX5zqh This program will be offered via Zoom as well as in-person. Those attending in person can receive a tour of the showroom before or after the program

Join us for the February Edition of Small Firm Forum! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is said to dramatically enhance the efficiency in architectural workflows by automating time-consuming tasks. Tasks such as drafting floor plans, analyzing structural integrity, and optimizing spatial layouts can be performed relatively quickly by AI, freeing architects to focus on other tasks. AI-driven algorithms, such as Generative Adversarial Networks, can analyze massive datasets in seconds to enhance architectural design, optimize energy efficiency, and improve predictive analytics. These advancements contribute to significant cost savings and support long-term facilities management, ensuring smarter, more sustainable built environments. Have you used AI in your practice and found these claims to be true? Or not? Are you considering implementing AI technologies in your practice…...can we avoid it? How and where do we learn more about it? Please join us for a round-table discussion regarding AI, your experience using it and other AI related talking points. Learning Objectives Discuss the potential positives and negatives of using AI. Review the claims made by the Artificial Intelligence community. Educate yourself on reliable sources for information. Share experiences relating to the use of AI in our practices. CE: 1 LU Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/gyQZHcrN

Join Us for an Engaging CRAN Chat: Let’s Make Sustainability Artful! Sustainability and custom residential design don’t have to be at odds—great design can seamlessly integrate HVAC and solar energy measures while enhancing both function and beauty. Join AIA Chicago’s Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) for an interactive Zoom workshop where we’ll break down the latest developments in solar energy and HVAC with two industry experts. February 25, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST Virtual (Zoom) 1.0 LU/HSW Special Thanks to Our Guest Speakers: -Shawn Mansfield, P.E. -Garrison Riegel Special Thanks to Our Moderators: -Greg Howe, AIA -Celeste Robbins, AIA Special Thanks to Our CRAN Knowledge Community Co-Chairs: -Nate Lielasus, AIA -Timothy Hawkins, AIA This is NOT another lecture—this is a conversation. You’ll rotate between small breakout rooms, exchanging ideas, challenges, and solutions with experts and peers. Come ready with questions and real-world experiences to share! #AIAChicago #CRAN #SustainableDesign #HVAC #SolarEnergy #ResidentialArchitecture #DesignExcellence

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The Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA) Foundation has applications open for their third Ladders to Leadership cohort! This six-month program from April 2025 - September 2025 for women in architecture is designed to help them achieve executive-level, equity-based positions within the built environment. Content will cover topics like professional services practice management, building business relationships through trust, enhancing leadership skills, negotiating fair and equitable compensations packages and quarterly performance reviews, learning how firms run financially and build shareholder value, and so much more. This program is free to accepted participants thanks to sponsorship from the Driehaus Foundation, AIA Illinois and members of the Chicago Women in Architecture Foundation board. The last two years saw multiple participants elevate their careers - will you or someone you know be next? For additional information and access to the application form: https://lnkd.in/g7TUPjpT

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2025 Small Firm Forum Annual Kick-Off Meeting January 14, 2025 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gprAAgYd This month’s meeting is an open request for attendees to provide feedback on past forums, suggestions for 2025 topics and provide an opportunity to become more involved and participate in the program. If you think the SFF is, has and can continue to be a positive component to your practice please join us for a discussion and planning session to have your input heard. Kick-off 2025 with Small Firm Forum in a new location! Elk Grove Village Grove Public Library Lee Maternowski Meeting Room 1001 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007