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Growing up, my dad was a residential general contractor. I started working with him at a young age, just as a gopher fetching tools he needed. As I got older, I was able to do more and more to the point where I was one of his hired hands (and the only female I might …
Cover image: A high performance building in hot and arid climate High-performance building is a design approach that aims to reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact of buildings while also improving the comfort and well-being of occupants. This approach involves the integration of advanced technologies, sustainable materials, and passive design strategies that work together …
Content submitted by Sandra Callies, AIA NCARBInstructor of Architecture at South Dakota State University A more deliberate, material and longevity-focused take on fashion and clothing design is getting recognition from earth-conscious consumers as finally getting it right! Since this topic is highlighted typically in the month of April for Earth Day, I figured I’d use …
Sponsored Content by Farris Engineering How well do you know your facility? How do you track your mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or other equipment? How are the conditions of your roofs, exterior façade, parking lots, etc.? Facility assessments are key in developing a strategic plan of attack for maintaining a facility for years to come. To …
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AIA National has announced this year’s 2023 award for the Young Architect Award 2023. These early career architects have been recognized with the Young Architects Award for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession, including environmental advocacy, increasing access to great design, and mentoring future architects. Of this year’s recipients, one South Dakota architect …
(Cover image by AIA National) AIA National is offering a $10,000 grant opportunity! Applications are open now! Access to funding activates innovation and makes significant research possible. That’s why the Young Architects Forum—in collaboration with the Large Firm Roundtable—funds the AIA Future Forward Grant. The $10,000 grant supports and enables early career architects to explore …
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Are you looking for guidance on the next step in your career? Are you looking for ways to mentor the next generation of architect leaders? In a successful mentoring relationship, everyone wins. Mentees get the coaching and career development they need to be successful. And mentors strengthen their leadership skills and learn new perspectives on …
Last week, the city of Sioux Falls moved into the third and final community engagement phase of the new Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. Public comments are open from March 1- March 21. Community Engagement Phase 3Early 2022. Public comment period of the written Plan.Purpose: To obtain and incorporate as applicable final comment from the public on …
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Photos by Lauren Deshler, AIA. Top Row: Aaron Johnson, Aspen Thorstenson. Second Row: Jacob Rike, Kevin Genzlinger. Third row: Levi Pfeil, Manisha Shrestha. All licenses congratulated by AIA SD 2020-2021 President Tom Hurlbert and State Licensing Advisor Terri Miller. Arguably, there is no greater achievement for an architect than licensure. So AIA SD, led by …
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AIA South Dakota Scholarship Winner 2021 During the Fall 2021 semester the sixth years at South Dakota State University explored their own independent projects. Each student selected their own topic to develop throughout the semester. I also worked through mine during the summer prior as a part of the AIA Enrichment Award Scholarship. The project …