Brian Harpring, Regional Technical Sales Manager for RHEINZINK, was the guest speaker for the July luncheon.  Brian presented architectural applications of zinc titanium alloy and attendees will earned HSW credit.  For information on RHEINZINK and it products, go to www.rheinzink.us.  Or contact Brian Harpring at 912-663-3333 or at brian.harpring@rheinzink.com.

Our luncheon sponsor for July was Dudley Gordon of Block USA.  The company manufactures and distributes concrete masonry units, architectural concrete masonry units, concrete pavers, segmental retaining wall units and construction materials from more than 20 plants throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.   For more information on Block USA and its products, go to www.specblockusa.com.  Or contact Dudley Gordon at 334-215-5700 or at dudleygordon@specblockusa.com. 

The Montgomery Chapter AIA would like to thank Brian Harpring for his presentation and to thank Block USA for sponsoring the luncheon.
 


Brian Harpring of RHEINZINK, presenting the "Do's & Don'ts in Detailing with Zinc" during the July Luncheon.
 

APLA & CADC News
 

Director of Urban Studio Inducted into AIA College of Fellows

Cheryl Morgan, Auburn architecture alumna, Professor and Director of the Urban Studio, was inducted into the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows at an Investiture Ceremony at the 2014 National AIA Convention in Chicago on June 27th.    Prof. Morgan was nominated for the College of Fellows by the Birmingham Chapter of the AIA, in recognition of her innovative approaches to instruction and outreach and the impact of her work in these arenas on the careers of her students and in the lives of small towns and communities across the state, region and nation. Morgan’s non-traditional approach to teaching has evolved through her thirty years of studio teaching and through her work with under-served people and places in Alabama. For more, read here.
 

Chair of Architecture Exhibits Work

Prof. and Chair of Architecture Behzad Nakhjavan recently participated in the Washington University architecture alumni exhibition titled ”Drawing.”   The intent of the exhibit was to show a range of interpretations of what drawing means today from sketches and conceptual drawings to construction and fabrication drawings.
 

Student and Alumni Featured In Publications

Rural Studio projects and alumni have been featured  in different publications recently: The Lions Park Scout Hut in Architectural Record: the 20K House project is featured in GreenBuildingAdvisor: and Rural Studio Alum Daniel Splaingard reflects on his time at the Rural Studio.
 

August 20
AIA Montgomery Continuing Education Event
Montgomery Country Club
8 am to 4 pm
Montgomery, AL

August 20
Post-CEU Social
Pine Bar
4:30 pm to 6 pm
Montgomery, AL

September 17
AIA Montgomery Meeting
Montgomery Country Club
Noon
Montgomery, AL
 

AIA Montgomery will be conducting its annual CEU-n-AUG event on August 20th starting at 8 a.m. at the Montgomery Country Club.   The lunch sponsor at the CEU-n-AUG event will be Blackburn Daniels O'Barr, Inc. (BDO).  After the CEU-n-AUG event, DIRTT Environmental Solutions, with Business Interiors, will host the Post-CEU Ssocial at the Pine Bar at 4 pm.
 
AIA Montgomery’s CEU-n-AUG event provides a great opportunity for architects and interior designers to view some of the latest building products and technology while also obtaining six AIA accredited HSW learning units. The event is free, and you may attend any combination of seminars being offered or just visit the 24 exhibitors that will setup in the exhibit hall. Lunch is provided at no cost and door prizes will be given away throughout the day. The event is open to all including architects, AIA members and non-members, interior designers, engineers and contractors.  CLICK HERE  to view the list of CEU Seminars and Exhibitors that are currently scheduled to attend.
 
If you are planning to attend during lunch, please send a confirmation to Stephen King at sking@chamblessking.com  If any additional information is needed, contact Steve.
 
Our lunch sponsor, Blackburn Daniels O'Barr, Inc., is a full service structural engineering firm incorporated in 2011 as a successor firm to Blackburn & Associates.  BDO is responsible for the structural design of many prominent buildings in the Montgomery sky line, as well as, many important structures in Alabama and around the South East.  With 54 combined years of experience, the company provides a full-range of structural engineering services throughout the United States.  Its focus is providing its clients with innovative, efficient designs through a close and personal relationship.  They strive to work closely with all members of the design team to ensure the projects are on time and budget by anticipating various structural challenges and offering early advice.  Montgomery AIA wants to thank BDO for being lunch sponsor at the CEU-n-AUG.   For more information on BDO, go to www.blackburneng.com.
 
DIRTT Environmental Solutions will host the Post CEU Social with Business Interiors at the Pine Bar starting at 4:30-6pm.  DIRTT is Business Interiors’ solution for rapid interior construction.  DIRTT focuses on prefabricated walls, millwork, raised floor, and modular power and data.  Business Interiors is your one stop solution for all of one’s contract furnishing needs.  For more information on Business Interiors, go to www.businteriors.com.  We look forward to seeing you at Pine Bar!
 
The Pine Bar is located at 501 Cloverdale Rd., Montgomery, AL.