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We can't wait to celebrate an incredible night of creativity and excellence with all of you. A special thank you to our amazing sponsors who made this possible. See you soon!
PRESIDENT’S NOTE
I would like to start by thanking you for the opportunity to serve as President of the AIA Las Vegas Chapter My service this year has reignited my passion for our organization and the good work we are doing here in Southern Nevada As I expected, this year went by even faster than the last None the less, we have some major accomplishments to celebrate as the year draws to a close We also have momentum to build on as we look at our goals for next year
I know you have heard this from me on this subject several times already this year, but I’ll take this last opportunity to champion support for our scholarship fund. Now that we have established the Nevada Architects Foundation as a 501c3 organization, you have a format to
put your tax-deductible donations to work through scholarships and programs that will advocate for design excellence, education, and future generations of Nevada architects. We will now move into the fundraising and program development phase through which your tax-deductible contributions will support educational outreach and scholarships
Mentoring our young professional colleagues will continue to be a focused goal during the coming year Your AIA LV Board of Directors is already working on new, collaborative avenues to provide resources and mentors to this foundational segment of our membership and profession. We will also continue our collaborative efforts with the UNLV School of Architecture in continuing our work to bridge the gap between academia and practice
As I transition into the role of AIA Nevada President, I look forward to representing you in Carson City during the 2025 legislative session As Citizen Architects, we will communicate the importance of design, community, sustainability, resiliency and energy efficiency to our local and state leaders. We will also highlight our unique skill sets that position us to take a leadership role in making our communities better places.
I look forward to closing out the year at the AIA Nevada: AxNV Design and Service Awards & Gala on Friday, December 6th at Circa Resort and Casino. There we will continue our celebration of the accomplishments of 2024 and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead in 2025 Finally, I wish you all a wonder holiday season and hope that you will have the time to relax and refuel with friends and family
Regards,
Troy D. Moser, AIA
06 AXNV DESIGN & SERVICE AWARDS 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
14 URBAN SKETCHERS “SPRINGS PRESERVE” 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SOLD OUT!
Troy D. Moser, AIA President Moser Architecture
Wellbe Bartsma, AIA EP Director Gensler
Alexia Chen, AIA President-Elect LGA Architecture
Daniel Chenin, AIA Director Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.
Teresa Mears, AIA Secretary LGA Architecture
Quyen Luu, AIA Treasurer Gensler
Victoria Cousino, AIA Director KNIT
Melvin Green, AIA Director KME Architects
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kim S. Galbe, Assoc. AIA Director EV&A Architects
Jeffrey Sarmiento, AIA Director Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects
James Horvath, AIA Past-President BW&A
Carlos D. Fernandez Executive Director AIA Nevada | AIA Las Vegas
Jennie Bowman
Director
Glenn Nowak, AIA
Dixzell Mae Baculao, AIAS President
Taryn Kole
Troy D. Moser, AIA
President Moser Architecture
Wellbe Bartsma, AIA EP Director Gensler
Alexia Chen, AIA President-Elect LGA Architecture
Daniel Chenin, AIA Director
Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.
Teresa Mears, AIA Secretary LGA Architecture
Quyen Luu, AIA Treasurer Gensler
Victoria Cousino, AIA Director KNIT
Melvin Green, AIA Director KME Architects
Kim S. Galbe, Assoc. AIA Director EV&A Architects
Jeffrey Sarmiento, AIA Director Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects
James Horvath, AIA Past-President BW&A
Carlos D. Fernandez Executive Director AIA Nevada | AIA Las Vegas
Jennie Bowman Allied Director
Buildings & Technology
Glenn Nowak, AIA Education Liaison UNLV SoA
Dixzell Mae Baculao, AIAS President UNLV AIAS
Taryn Kole Assistant Dir. Operations AIA Nevada | AIA Las Vegas
The year is wrapping up! Take a look at the final list of events we have for 2024, and prepare for whats to come for 2025!
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Note: This calendar is accurate as of November 26, 2024 Dates and events are subject to change as
AIA LAS VEGAS BOARD CHARTS STRATEGIC COURSE AT HISTORIC MORELLI HOUSE
November 15, 2024
The AIA Las Vegas Board recently convened at the iconic Morelli House for a pivotal strategic planning session, focusing on the organization's trajectory through 2025 and beyond. Board members engaged in comprehensive discussions about organizational growth, future initiatives, and potential improvements that will shape the architectural community in the coming years.
While specific details remain under wraps, the meeting signaled a forward-thinking approach to advancing architectural excellence and professional development in the Las Vegas region. Members explored innovative strategies to support local architects, enhance community engagement, and respond to emerging industry trends.
Curious about the exciting developments? Don't miss your chance to get a glimpse of the future! Join us at the upcoming AxNV Design & Service Awards, where more insights will be revealed and the architectural community will come together to celebrate outstanding achievements.
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FREE ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY COURSES
Greeting from SWSIE-UNLV,
Together - ASU, DRI, Maricopa Community College, SciTech Institute, UNLV, and U Utah acquired a large National Science Foundation grant to work with the industry/community on water, energy, and carbon capture sustainability in the Southwest The grant is called " The Engine" or Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine - SWSIE (link below).
SWSIE-ENGINE
Workforce Development for sustainability is one of the objectives of SWSIE Therefore, the partners are offering free online sustainability courses to invited companies/agencies in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah The courses explore a wide range of topics, including renewable energy, environmental justice, sustainable living, and climate change. The courses are free until December 31, 2024 only.
Are you interested in gaining valuable knowledge/skills in the sustainability area? Take advantage of the free courses offered by SWSIE to learn more or up-scale your credentials.
SWSIE Free sustainability courses
The Code for free courses is : SWSIE
The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them.
Companies created or registered to do business in the United States before January 1, 2024 must file with the Beneficial Ownership Information Registry by January 1, 2025. Companies created or registered to do business in the United States in 2024 have 90 calendar days to file after receiving actual or public notice that their company’s creation or registration is effective There are some exceptions to this requirement.
AIA LAS VEGAS
JANUARY 23, 2025
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Don't miss our 3rd Annual Ultimate Drive at Atomic Golf! Enjoy golf, networking, and prizes - all skill levels welcome! Featuring drinks, gourmet food, dedicated service at your bay, and flexible play options, join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, golf, and friendly competition.
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Vibration
The 7th Annual UNLV Art Walk featured four exhibits coordinated by AIAS and faculty. Thanks to all the alumni and community members that came to enjoy the event!
LIFE THROUGH DESIGN
JOIN AN AIA LV COMMITTEE
AIA Las Vegas Placemaking Committee
Chair: Minjia Yan myan@millenniumcommercial.com Virtual Meeting 1st Thursday of each month at 11:00am
AIA Las Vegas Affordable Housing Committee
Co-Chair: Monica Gresser, AIA monica@BRAZENarchitecture.com
Co-Chair: David Kim, AIA David.Kim@MatterRealestate.com Virtual Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm
AIA Las Vegas Allied Members Committee
Chair: Jennie Bowman jennie.bowman@nv5.com Virtual Meeting 4th Wednesday every other month at 9:30am
AIA Las Vegas Government Affairs Committee
Chair: Eric Roberts, FAIA ericr@knitstudios.com Virtual Meeting Schedule 1st Wednesday of each month at 2:30pm
AIA Las Vegas Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Education Outreach Committee
Chair: Melvin Green, AIA melvin@kmearchitects com Virtual Meeting 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00pm
AIA Las Vegas Women In Architecture Committee
Chair: Monica Gresser, AIA monica@BRAZENarchitecture.com Hybrid Meeting 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm
AIA Las Vegas UNLV School of Architecture Committee
Chair: Glenn Nowak, AIA glenn.nowak@unlv.edu Virtual Meeting 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am
AIA Las Vegas EPYAF Committee
Chair: Wellbe Bartsma, AIA wellbe bartsma@gensler com Virtual Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm
AIA Las Vegas Urban Sketchers Committee
Chair: Eric Roberts, FAIA ericr@knitstudios.com Virtual or In Person Meeting 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00am
AIA Nevada Small Firm Exchange
Chair: Anne Johnson, AIA anne@sparkflightstudios.com
Small Firm Exchange
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AIA NATIONAL CALENDAR AIA NATIONAL
DECEMBER 2024
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Webinar: Social Housing in Europe: Which aspects are transferable to the US housing delivery system?
When: Dec 2, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (ET)
Live course: Affordable, Award Winning, and Assisted Living, oh my!
When: Dec 3, 2024 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (ET)
05 AAJ All-Member Meeting
When: Dec 5, 2024 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (ET)
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Live course: Small but Mighty: Neglected Rooms to Make or Break Your Hospital Design
When: Dec 12, 2024 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (ET)
13 Inaugural 2024
When: Dec 13, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM (ET)
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