AIAS UVA Student Survival Guide

GUIDE STUDENT SURVIVAL

ISSUE 01 | SEPTEMBER 2022

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

DISPELLING THE STIGMAS

OF ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL CHECK OUT CURRENT STUDENT SUGGESTIONS FOR

THRIVING + SUCCEEDING THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE

A GUIDEBOOK

BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS OF ARCHITECTURE SUTDENTS

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CONTENTS WELCOME STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE? LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? GROUNDS OVERVIEW NEARBY FOOD + SUPPLIES SUPPLIES + ARCHITECTURE TOOLS BOOKS AND WEBSITES THAT SAVED OUR LIVES LET’S DISPEL THE STIGMAS WHY AIAS?

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WELCOME! This AIAS School Survial Guide is designed to help you not only survive but THRIVE in architecture school. Inside you will find information on architecture tools, contact information and locations of nearby campus resources, helpful tips and tricks, and more!

Also, like most of your fellow classmates, you probably have a few fears about what you are about to go through in architecture school; but have no fear! The School Survival Guide is here - to dispel all of those terrible stigmas and show you how to actually get some sleep!

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THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS (AIAS) AIAS is a national, student-run organization that diversifies architectural education. Here at the UVA School of Architecture, our chapter provides professional, service, social, leadership, and travel opportunities. Our mission is to provide a more sustainable, healthy, and equitable future through the empowerment of student voices, ideas, and actions. In recent events, we have introduced students to various professional development workshops, hearing from local architecture firms and practicing architects about their experiences in the architecture and design-related disciplines.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Contact: Matthew Tepper, mrt9ps@virginia.edu

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENT COUNCIL (STUDCO) The School of Architecture Student Council aims to provide an organization for the students of the School of Architecture, as an outlet for the advancement of learning and social activities to improve student life. Student Council acts as a liaison between the student body and faculty as well as planning many of the social, philanthropic, and professional development activities within the School of Architecture in order to build the school community.

Contact: Thomas Ryan, thr6qh@virginia.edu

A-SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (AISA) Acknowledging the fact that more and more incoming students are from outside the U.S. with diverse cultural backgrounds, students at UVA School of Architecture have established a student organization - AISA (A-School International Student Association), that aims to: 01. Provide a platform for international students to share ideas and concerns to help each other better integrate into the A-school community academically, socially and culturally.

02. Facilitate communication and conversations between international students and the faculty as well as with other student organizations.

03. Create a positive and supportive climate for diversity at A-school.

04. Encourage a culture of respect among all A-School students for all nationalities represented on campus to advance international friendships, promote cultural appreciation and establish global connections through activities, programs and other forms of events.

05. Contribute to the A-School worldwide alumni network and international resources and collaborate with international study and research programs to help our community thrive globally.

Contacts: Fang Sun, fs3unu@virginia.edu Xuanqi Yan, fmh2gu@virginia.edu

STUDENT PLANNERS’ ASSOCIATION (SPA)

The Student Planners Association (SPA) promotes the general understanding of urban planning practice at UVA and the School of Architecture and supports the professional and academic development of its members. SPA is a Planning Student Organization (PSO) as defined by the American Planning Association (APA).

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Graduate Contact: Jenni Rogan, jaz9wc@virginia.edu Undergraduate Contact: Jake Hecker, jmh9sc@virginia.edu

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS (NOMAS) We the students of the Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students at the University of Virginia have come together to enhance our education, network with professionals, and begin to define solutions which will ensure a healthy living and working environment for the total community. We find, as minorities studying architecture, a community of purpose and cultural experience that warrants our combined efforts in the advancement of our future profession, our respective activities in it, and the needs of the communities we will serve. Minorities in architecture are qualified to provide professional services in all areas of our environment, but because of his/her particular sensitivity to the minority community; he/she has a unique qualification to provide services and solve problems therein. By consolidating our thinking, economic power, political power and other resources, our ability to achieve these goals is greatly enhanced. To these ends, we establish this organization which is built on the bonds of the common professional interests that brings us together; and equally, on the bonds of friendship and fraternity that will sustain and enrich our association. We have organized to build our knowledge and expertise, and join hands with other organized disciplines to prepare to address issues confronting our communities.

Contact: Autumn Jefferson, asj2evm@virginia.edu

THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS (UVASAH) UVASAH (formally TJSAH) is the oldest student-run chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. It serves as a social and scholastic link between the faculty and students of UVA’s Department of Architectural History, which is the oldest such department in the nation. In this capacity, UVASAH hosts lectures by distinguished scholars, coordinates guided trips to historic sites, arranges social events for students and faculty, engages with the community, and provides leadership and feedback on the changing discourse of our discipline.

Contact: Emma Lineberger, sbs6bq@virginia.edu

STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (SALAD) The Student Association of Landscape Architects is an organization centered on highlighting roles that landscape architects have in stewarding and designing for ecological systems across multiple scales. SALAD seeks to strengthen connections between design disciplines and to our community at large. To achieve these aims, SALAD brings lecturers, organizes career and social events, and coordinates volunteer opportunities for Landscape Architecture students throughout the year. In addition to bringing outside resources into the school, SALAD sponsors open studios with local partners, internship and portfolio discussions, and other activities to promote interaction and learning. Finally, SALAD collaborates with other student organizations to identify overlapping interests and organize events to bring student groups together.

Contacts: Michelle Kahl, ndg2qa@virginia.edu

MANIFESTA: EQUITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AT UVA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

manifestA seeks to challenge the explicit and implicit inequities and biases that have been perpetuated within the allied design professions and the built environment. We acknowledge our professions’ complicity in creating and reinforcing unjust systems. Join manifestA in their commitment to listen, learn, and amplify the voices leading these conversations.

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Contacts: Julia Moore, ytd8pp@virginia.edu Sophie Maffie, czj9ye@virginia.edu

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LOOKING FOR SOMEONE? O U R A D M I N I S T R AT I O N A N D FA C U LT Y A R E H E R E T O H E L P !

HERE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE YOU CAN GO TO FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.

MALO ANDRE HUTSON

DEAN AND EDWARD E. ELSON PROFESSOR OFFICE: CAM 206 EMAIL: mhutson@virginia.edu Questions, concerns, conversations about the student academic and personal experiences within the A-School.

JAIME SATTERLEE ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN OFFICE: CAM 206 EMAIL: jlg5wv@virginia.edu Assistance with scheduling meetings with faculty and getting in touch with faculty members.

ANSELMO CANFORA ASSOIATE DEAN OF ACADEMICS OFFICE: CAM 203 EMAIL: anselmo@virginia.edu Questions relating to academic progress, course progress, and student involvement.

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ANDREW MONDSCHEIN ASSOCIATE DEAN OF RESEARCH OFFICE: CAM 209 EMAIL: al5nq@virginia.edu Questions about academic research.

CL BOHANNON ASSOCIATE DEAN OF JUSTICE, E Q U I T Y, D I V E R S I T Y OFFICE: CAM 232 EMAIL: clbohannon@virginia.edu Questions and concerns about institutional transformation within the A-School and beyond, specifically pertaining to sustaining and creating a culture of justice, equity. diversity, and inclusion.

CINDY KIEFER ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE: CAM 201 EMAIL: kiefer@virginia.edu Questions about the operations of non-academic initiatives involving student recruitment, admissions, career development, and student engagement.

KYLE STURGEON ASSISTANT DEAN, ACADEMIC SUPPORT OFFICE: CAM 224 EMAIL: sturgeon@virginia.edu Questions, concerns, conversations about the student academic experience within the A-School.

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DICK SMITH FACILITIES MANAGER OFFICE: CAM 227 EMAIL: dicksmith@virginia.edu Any questions relating to reserving spaces in Campbell Hall, issues with classroom/studio spaces, help with project exhibitions.

ERIC FIELD DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE: PEYTON HOUSE 206 EMAIL: emfield@virginia.edu Any questions relating to technology and software.

CAROLYN BUCHANAN ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, ADMISSION + FINANCIAL AID OFFICE: CAM 201 EMAIL: cbuchanan@virginia.edu Any questions relating to financial aid, scholarships, grants, as well as questions about admissions and programs.

SNEHA PATEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE: CAM 216 EMAIL: snehapatel@virginia.edu Any questions about distributing information across the student and faculty body.

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MELISSA GOLDMAN FABRICATION LAB MANAGER OFFICE: CAM 123 EMAIL: goldman@virginia.edu fablab@virginia.edu Any questions about developing and building a project in the FabLab, and about using equipment and machinery in the FabLab and Makers Grounds.

TASHANA STARKS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVISING + ACADEMIC SUPPORT OFFICE: CAM 316 EMAIL: tdp2m@virginia.edu For any questions, conerns, obstacles relating to your academic progress. Tashana leads advising for all undergraduates. She will email and set up a meeting with each student each spring to plan for the next year and check in! You can also set up a meeting at any time!

LINDSAY SCHILLER DIRECTOR OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: CAM 224 EMAIL: Lms7yk@virginia.edu A great resource for connecting with Alumni, reviewing your resume or portfolio or other professional-development related aims.

Lindsay's Office Hours: Mondays 1-5pm

Wednesdays 8am-5pm Thursdays 9am-12pm and 1-5pm

REBECCA COOPER COLEMAN LIBRARIAN OFFICE: Fine Arts 357 EMAIL: rac8f@virginia.edu Can assist with refining your research methods or locating resources both digital and hard-copy.

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JEANA RIPPLE CHAIR OF ARCHITECTURE OFFICE: CAM 229 EMAIL: ripple@virginia.edu

SUZANNE MOOMAW CHAIR OF URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING OFFICE: CAM 109 EMAIL: swm2x@virginia.edu

SHEILA CRANE CHAIR OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OFFICE: CAM 231 EMAIL: src4z@virginia.edu

BARBARA BROWN WILSON URBAN + ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING PROGRAM DIRECTOR OFFICE: PEYTON HOUSE 105 EMAIL: bbwilson@virginia.edu

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WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO FIND OTHER WONDERFUL & SUPPORTING FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS

WWW.ARCH.VIRGINIA.EDU/PEOPLE

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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? THERE ARE A LOT OF IMPORTANT AND USEFUL SPACES ON GROUNDS. GET FAMILIAR WITH WHAT THEY CAN BE USED FOR.

ACADEMICAL VILLAGE ROTUNDA | PAVILIONS | UVA GARDENS HISTORICAL TOURS OF UVA, STUDENT STUDY + HANGOUT SPOTS ROTUNDA HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK: 9AM-5PM

STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS CAPS | MEDICAL SERVICES | STUDENT DISABILITY CENTER

ACCESS TO MEDICAL SERVICES TO PROMOTE STUDENT WELL-BEING HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8AM-5PM

UVA BOOKSTORE UVA MERCH, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, PHARMACY, UVA TEXTBOOKS, CAVALIER COMPUTERS HOURS: SUNDAY: 11AM-5PM MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:30AM-6PM SATURDAY: 10AM-6PM 14

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CARRUTHERS HALL

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | UVA REGISTRAR HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10AM-5PM

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT CENTER SECOND LEVEL - NEWCOMB HALL COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO REPRESENT UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF ALL STUDENTS HOURS: SUNDAY: 12PM-10PM MONDAY- FRIDAY:10AM-10PM SATURDAY: 12PM-5PM

PEABODY HALL

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | STUDENT AFFAIRS VISITOR INFORMATION, UVA TOURS, UVA ADMISSION, MAPS & DIRECTIONS, HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8AM-5PM

CLEMONS LIBRARY

WRITING CENTER | STUDY SPACE STUDENT CENTER | MEDIA CENTER HOURS: SUNDAY: 10AM-2AM MONDAY - THURSDAY: 8AM-2AM FRIDAY: 8AM-12AM SATURDAY: 9AM-12AM 15

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01. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Also known as Campbell Hall, this is your home to most architecture + design classes

02. THE LAWN + ROTUNDA

In good weather, the lawn is a great place to picnic, do homework, or hangout. The library in the rotunda is also a great study spot!

03. NEWCOMB HALL

Great dining location, not too far from Campbell Hall. UVA dining hall is on the 2nd floor and meal-swipe restraunts on the 1st.

04. “OLD” DORMS

First-year hall-style residence halls such as echols and Lafevre.

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05. “NEW” DORMS

First-year hall-style residence halls such as Watson-Webb.

06. GOOCH + DILLARD Suite-style first-year dorms.

07. JOHN PAUL JONES ARENA

JPJ arena is home to the UVA Men's and Women's basketball teams and some cville concerts.

08. SCOT T STADIUM

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Home to the UVA football team. Bring your student ID to Scott Stadium on gameday to get a spot on the hill behind the goal post.

09. THE CORNER

Named for its location on "the corner" of UVA grounds, the corner has many popular eateries and even a UVA study space, 1515.

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10. DOWNTOWN

Enjoy downtown Charlottesville with even more shops and restraunts and concerts!

Downtown is also a site of architectural and planning analysis as a premier pedestrian mall in the US.

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THE CORNER ROOTS NATURAL KITCHEN 1419 University Ave

FRESHLY MADE SALADS AND GRAIN BOWLS

LEMONGRASS 104 14th St NW Ste 6

FRESHLY MADE SALADS AND GRAIN BOWLS

BODO’S

1609 University Ave POPULAR SPOT FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES & BAGELS ANTICIPATE LONG LINES ON THE WEEKENDS!

CORNER JUICE 1509 University Ave

FOOD SPOTS

GREAT FOR HEALTHY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. TASTY SANDWHICHES AND SMOOTHIES.

CHIPOTLE

1511 University Ave A CLASSIC FAVORITE. MOST OFTEN HAS A CONSIDERABLE LINE.

TAKE IT AWAY 115 ELLIWOOD AVE

POPULAR SPOT FOR SANDWHICHES. EASY TO TAKE AWAY TO THE A-SCHOOL.

POKE BOWL SUSHI 101 14th ST NW

GREAT CUSTOMIZEABLE SUSHI BOWLS.

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ON GROUNDS FINE ARTS CAFE

Campbell Hall (School of Architecture) TACOS, BURRITOS, QUESADILLAS, SANDWICHES, SALADS

RUNK DINING HALL

By Gooch/Dillard Housing

BEST OF THE THREE DINING HALLS

NEWCOMB DINING HALL

1419 University Ave

FRESHLY MADE SALADS AND GRAIN BOWLS

RISING ROLL New Cabell Hall

BREAKFAST & LUNCH OPTIONS INCLUDING SANDWICHES, SALADS, SOUPS, AND SNACKS

NEWCOMB FIRST FLOOR Newcomb Hall FLEX DOLLAR OPTIONS INCLUDING BENTO SUSHI, CHICK-FIL-A, BEN & JERRY’S & SUBWAY

MORE TIPS!

KEEP SNACKS AT YOUR DESK Trail mix, cliff bars, and pretzels are great options

ATTEND AIAS LUNCH AND LEARNS! Lunch is provided at these events. Often Roots or Pizza.

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THE BOOKSTORE 400 Emmet St S

USUALLY WELL STOCKED WITH EQUIPTMENT CATERED TO A-SCHOOL NEEDS

BLICK ONLINE

PURCHASING SUPPLIES

TAKES SOMETIME TO SHIP SO BE SURE TO PLAN AHEAD, BUT HAS CHEAP MATERIALS, PARTICULARLY CHIP BOARD

AMAZON FAST SHIPPING, FAMILIAR PLATFORM

MICHAEL’S 1035 Emmet St N

LONG TO WALK, BUT HAS PLENTY SUPPLIES IF YOU WANT TO PICK UP IN PERSON

UVA ROSE PROGRAM (REUSABLE OFFICE SUPPLY EXCHANGE) UVA Recycling, Leake Drive

SUSTAINABLE CHOICE TO FIND CARBOARD AND OFFICE SUPPLIES

UVA SAWMILLING uvasawmilling@virginia.edu

A STUDENT GROUP THAT COLLECTS LUMBER AROUND GROUNDS FOR STUDENTS ON GROUNDS. SEVERAL A-SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED WITH THIS GROUP!

MARTIN HARDWARE 941 Preston Avenue

GREAT LOCATION FOR TOOLS, PAINT, AND RELATED HARDWARE MATERIALS

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ARCHITECTURE TOOLS EXACTO KNIFE AND BLADES: Change exacto blades often for best results.

SOBO GLUE: Great brand for gluing chipboard and other materials together! This stuff can dry fast so keep the cap on the bottle and use it gently on a model TRACING PAPER: Great for testing out ideas when laid over top of a plan, and it is good for layering maps or diagrams.

DRAFTING TAPE / DRAFTING DOTS: Use these to secure a drawing to your drafting board, other tape will rip your paper QUARK-BACK RULER: Quark back rulers resist slipping while you are using them, which is important for making clean, straight lines.

KNEADED ERASER: Used to gently erase or lighten pencil marks on a drawing.

LAPTOP: It is possible to use a Mac in the A-school, but most architecture programs are designed for windows interface and work much better on those computers. It is also important to note that some programs are not even available on macs.

A MOUSE: Logitech M720 Triathlon Adjustable has great battery life, can connect via bluetooth or plug in, (allowing to use airpods) A MONITOR OR STANDING LAPTOP STAND: Optional suggestions for extra comfort.

RHINOCEROS 3D, GRASSHOPPER, VRAY The only program of these that you need to purchase is Rhino, the others are included in Rhino.

Learning Rhino is a learning curve! TA’s are around to help. Linkedin Learning is another great resource to watch videos step by step and allows you to rewind.

Be patient with yourself, google questions, end explore functions.

Grasshopper and Vray will come later in your 2nd Year Computer Modeling course.

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AUTODESK: REVIT, AUTOCAD These are tools that we mostly do not use in the A-school, because they are more restrictive than Rhino, which allows more creative linework. But these programs are popular in the professional world. It may be in your interest to independently explore them or take an online course in preparation for an internship.

AIAS is here to help and hold Revitt and relrelated workshops as people prepare for internships.

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE

Adobe creative cloud is an essential in the architecture school. Illustrator is useful for diagraming and inDesign is a staple layout tool to organize your projects to print for review. Photoshop is important for making perspectives to display vitality in your projects and for touching up model photos.

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BOOKS AND WEBSITES THAT

SAVED OUR LIVES

WEBSITES TO HELP WITH VISUALIZATION These websites provide tips and tutorials for renders and visualizations • • •

LinkedIn Learning Visualizing Architecture www.visualizingarchitecture.com Learn Arch Viz www.learnarchviz.com The tutorials include tips for Photoshop, V-Ray, and 3ds Max, and many of them are free.

INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW

Other people’s work and workflow can provide you with tips and precedents or inspiration for your work. Many of these accounts also have youtube channels with tutorials or inspiration.

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@archdit @archdaily @architecture_hunter @citylab @kellybehunstudio @dezeen @designboom @aschooluva (to stay up to date with the A-school) @aiasuva / aiasorg (to keep up with AIAS)

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“Design Drawing” This is a great intro book to different types of drawings and how they can help you to convey your ideas. This can be purchased online or is probably for sale in your university book store! ”Architecture, Form, Space, and Order” Learn about the levels of importance with modeling and architecture, in both drawing and built form. ”Building Construction Illustrated” Great resource for lineweights and drawing standards. Many images from all of the above books can be found online

IF YOU HAVE A BOOK OR RESOURCE TO RECOMMEND, EMAIL UVA@AIAS.ORG

YOUTUBE CHANNELS

Each of these chanels have episodes exploring design details to urban planning schemes, providing a range of inspiration and information on the built environment and design practices.

• Vox • The B1M • Never too small • TED and TED-Ed • City Beautiful

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WEBSITES FOR CONTENT An easy way to save a lot of time in your process is to utilize free content!

Scale Figures • www.skalgubbar.se • www.mrcutout.com • www.justnotthesame.us • www.nonscandinavia.com • www.escalalatina.com Safe Downloadable PNGs for photoshop.

Be sure to accurately represent the people that would be inhabiting your projects.

Diversity matters.

RHINO AND CAD FIGURES, FURNITURE, AND MORE •

Dimensions.com has everything you need for 2D CAAD plans and sections.

It has 3D models and plan and section drawings of furniture, scale figures, plants, and more! It does charge a subscription fee for use.

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“Devil In the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America”

By Erik Larson “S, M, L, XL”

by O.M.A. Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau Many professors, especially Kyle Sturgeon will have more reccomendations to add if you ask!

PODCASTS These podcasts have episodes on architectural history, furniature design, clothing design, building details, and much more. Episodes often covered many of the buildings or topics discussed in coursework such as architectural history and provides inspiration for design choices. Podcasts are great to listen to while doing work in studio.

• 99% invisible • Articles of Interest (By 99% invisible) • Design:ed • Wireframe • GSAPP Conversations

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Tree Cutouts • www.gobotree.com If the project you’re working on involved landscape, save time and use these tree cutouts for different scenes!

Textures • www.swtexture.com • www.xoio-air.de/category/textures/ • Bring your drawings to life with textures!

These websites have resources for perspectives, elevations, plans, and sections.

BIM/DWGS • www.nationalbimlibrary.com • www.arcat.com • www.3dwarehouse.sketchup.com Use these websites to find BIM / DWGS to use in a revit, autocad, or rhino model to provide more information and further your design, including structure, furniture, different glazing conditions. Remember some models may be incredible complex and processing-heavy, so import carefully!

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LET’S DISPEL THE

STIGMAS! WHAT YOU HEARD DOESN’T HAVE TO BE TRUE FOR YOU

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STIGMA: Events that I can't put on my resume do not matter…

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STIGMA: I can do all of my work the night before the deadline…

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STIGMA: I don’t have time to go get real food…

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STIGMA: You HAVE to pull an all nighter to be successful...

TRUTH: Attending events such as talks hosted by the A-school may not be something you can get "credit" for, but attending these lectures is so valueable to take advantage of the resources and opportiunities at UVA. These lectures can inspire you to passions you never knew you had or give you some information that will inform your studio work. You may have casual conversations with faculty or local professionals, making valuable connections. Similarly, throroughly completing readings in classes that do not have exams is important. Skipping out on readings is depriving yourself of the elite education you are privilaged to participate in at UVA.

TRUTH: Plan on allocating more time than you anticipate needing for tasks, and stick to it! Scheduling and creating lists help keep track of tasks and things that need to be finished. Don’t save everything for the night before!

TRUTH: Research has shown that eating a well balanced diet can help with sleep, productivity, and overall wellness. Try to eat some fresh fruit and veggies - even if you just start your day with a banana (and yes, you can indulge in an egg sandwich from the local deli). Allow yourself to leave studio (gasp!) and get a healthy meal!

TRUTH: No matter what others may say, you don’t need to pull an all-nighter. Plenty of architecture students have graduated without long nights in studio! Get some rest, get a juice, and start your day fresh! Your productivity will increase and your ideas will flourish!

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RECENT AIAS NATIONAL EVENTS

GRASSROOTS 2022

FREEDOM BY DESIGN

WASHINGTON, D.C.

FORUM 2022 DENVER, COLORADO

VECTORWORKS DESIGN COMPETITION

NORTHEAST QUAD ('19) RENDER / SKETCH HARVARD GSD & WENTWORTH COMPETITION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SOUTH QUAD ('19)

IN STUDIO MADE COMPETITION

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE

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ACSA / AIA RESEARCH CONFERENCE

THE BENEFITS

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OF JOINING THE AIAS COMMUNITY In the AIAS, we know your architectural education will provide you with the basis for success in whatever path you take. Whether you aim to become a licensed architect, an educator, a professional in an allied discipline, or if you go on to pursue a different profession altogether, your design thinking will allow you to have the ability to critically impact society. We believe through the AIAS, we can help you capitalize on your goals for you to achieve your success stories.

The AIAS provides many opportunities for impact at your local chapter, and at the national level which can generate critical changes for the betterment of students and our futures. In addition, the AIAS provides venues for personal, academic and professional development; community engagement; advocacy; a vast array of networking opportunities; and more.

If you are ever looking for more ways to get involved and make a difference, be sure to check out our website at www.aias.org/ for all of our exciting news and avenues for success!

While there are many specific ways this can occur, continuous benefits of being a member include: •

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Through the AIAS, we can all grow our individual strengths in search of a better collective tomorrow.

Being part of a diverse, influential community of thousands of students from around the globe, who share your passion for design; Being an informed, prepared, and outstanding participant in the architecture and design realm and society as a whole; and Being a voice that is heard, and respected.

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