Calling all Fellows!

The AIA National Convention is now a warm memory that saw the 2006 elevation of 82 AIA members to “Fellows”. The Pittsburgh area Fellows have been working with the Chapter on a mentoring process to encourage strong and worthy candidates from our region. While individual efforts are always welcome, we strongly encourage the utilization of the insights and talents of the local fellows.

Elevation to Fellowship recognizes extraordinary contributions to the profession and society in several areas. The specific process, goals and criteria can be reviewed at www.aia.org/awp_Fellowship. Candidates are also encouraged to review the FAQ’s on the website.

Candidates seeking chapter nomination for 2007 should follow the outlined process and schedule:

August 1, 2006
Submit to AIA Pittsburgh, Attn: Anne J.Swager, Hon. AIA, aswager@aiapgh.org the following materials in electronic format:
1. Area or “objective” under which you will be submitting.
2. Three (3) brief resonating statements that make your case for elevation to Fellow.
3. Individuals you intend to use as references (Name, title, location, relationship).
4. Four to five (4-5) examples of your work you intend to use as evidence supporting your nomination.

August 15, 2006
Candidates will be notified with assignment of a Fellow mentor or recommended approach for application in future years.

August – October 2006
Fellows will assist in reviewing statements, binder materials and other materials to strengthen nomination materials.


September 8, 2006
Candidates’ nomination letters submitted to AIA Pittsburgh.

October 20, 2006
Submission of binder to AIA.


   

 

Pittsburgh Magazine's Home and Garden Spring 2006 home to AIA PGH!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Home and Garden Spring 2006 insert is home to great AIA Pittsburgh publicity! Be sure to pick up a copy to check out Pittsburgh Magazine's coverage of these AIA sponsered events:
- Design Pittsburgh is covered in "Scenery" (pg. 8) - See photos from the Gala and read a recap of our successful Design Pittsburgh 2005
- Superior Interiors Awards: Check out this year's interior design/ architecture competition winners, which was started as a collaboration 12 years ago between AIA Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Magazine.
- Girl Scouts "Build A Dream": See the results of the Build A Dream fundraiser call-for-entries. Architects put together "designer" playhouses with proceeds supporting services to help girls and their families.

For more information http://www.wqed.org/mag/home_garden/index_curr.shtml