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Disaster Recovery. We’re on It!

AIA National, Disaster preparedness and infrastructureBy Liz Stanton January 16, 2020 2 Comments

With stories in Australia with wildfires and earthquakes in Puerto Rico scattered throughout my newsfeed, global disasters are top of mind. We live in an age of information and technology, and have access to current events at our finger tips. With that comes the ability to affect change and help the situations we’re reading about. There are many avenues to aid in relief efforts. It’s hard to know where to get involved. Fortunately, the AIA has a program that specializes in disaster assistance.

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2019 Posts: A Year in Review

AIA South Dakota, ArchitectureBy Liz Stanton January 13, 2020 1 Comment

As we begin a new year, it is important to take a retrospective look at the previous one. We celebrate the high points and learn from the low. Happy New Year to our readers. We thank you for your continued support and can’t wait to read what 2020 has in store for Blueprint South Dakota and the architecture community. So, in case you missed it, here are the highlights from 2019.

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Taking Professional Exams

AIA South Dakota, Licensing, NCARBBy Liz Stanton January 9, 2020 3 Comments

What are Professional Exams and Why are They Important? Professional exams, including the Architect Registration Examination, are a critical step in the licensing process, and it is imperative that professionals obtain licenses to practice in their field. According to the AIA: “Improperly designed buildings can pose a threat to occupants and the public. The essential…

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2020 US Presidential Candidates on AIA issues

AdvocacyBy AIA South Dakota January 7, 2020 1 Comment

We made it to 2020! Welcome to the 11 month race to the election day! Since the last presidential election in 2016, AIA has created priorities, or federal agenda to focus our advocacy efforts for the betterment of our designed communities. Where architects stand: A statement of our values According to Sarah Dodge, AIA Sr.…

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AIA Architectural Media Scan

Advocacy, AIA National, ArchitectureBy Allison Dvorak January 2, 2020 1 Comment

By Matt Tinder The AIA Media Scan is a daily email sent to AIA members and leaders showcasing 3-5 recent news pieces about architecture or issues impacting architecture. How it started As the publishing industry evolved at the beginning of this century, issues discussed in the media had an ever-growing impact on the way the…

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Active Senior Living: Taking Advantage of those Golden Years

UncategorizedBy Josh Muckenhirn December 30, 2019 Leave a comment

There has been a lot of attention given to the Live, Work, Play lifestyle that has been popularized by the Millennial generation. However, other generations have begun realizing the benefits of this type of active lifestyle, and are requesting it for themselves. One such generation are the Baby Boomers. The first of the Baby Boomers began…

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In Memoriam

UncategorizedBy Keith Thompson December 27, 2019 2 Comments

Remembering the AIA South Dakota Members We Lost in 2019 Jeff Hazard, AIA (24 August 1955- 30 August 2019) Jeff attended Washington Senior High (Sioux Falls) before attending University of Kansas and University College, London. Graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Design with highest distinction. He went on to study at the University of Illinois…

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Avera Addiction Care Center – Architect as Owner Representative

Architecture, Design, Development, New constructionBy Allison Dvorak December 23, 2019 1 Comment

Within the last two weeks, Avera has started receiving patients at the newly constructed 32-bed inpatient addiction care facility located near the Avera Specialty Hospital on 69th St. and Louise Ave. in Sioux Falls. This 2-building facility has been completed in a time of need as our communities start to more openly discuss and address…

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Preventing Staff Turnover in an Increasingly Competitive Market

UncategorizedBy Josh Muckenhirn December 19, 2019 Leave a comment

With a comparatively limited stock of industry professionals, Midwest design firms continuously struggle with difficulties caused by staff turnover. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently posted an article addressing this issue, and in it, they indicate that the largest turnover rates are found among emerging and mid-career professionals. Given the state of the industry,…

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Rural Resiliency in Abandoned Homes of South Dakota

UncategorizedBy Josh Muckenhirn December 16, 2019 2 Comments

By Abby Bischoff Resiliency is baked into South Dakota. Our long winters and people whose livelihood is dependant on the land have left a culture of tough and adaptable people. Those resilient hands built themselves homes as steadfast as themselves. I’ve spent the last seven years documenting the abandoned farm homes of South Dakota. I’ve…

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