AIA Milwaukee

Works to engage members in their local communities as well as increase public awareness of issues regarding the built environment.

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This committee essentially represents the voice of the profession through advocacy with events, position papers and debate and discourse forums.

Such programs developed by this committee include: Community Awards, “Architects Roll-Up Their Sleeves” – Blood Drive, Feed Your Soul, Architects on Wheels. At least one program a year is also developed to cultural and international diversity amongst the profession. You can find out more information about these programs and many more under Programs.

Another part of the Community Committee is to work hand-in-hand with the AIA Milwaukee 150 initiative, Reweaving the Neighborhood Fabric.

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Kurt Zimmerman, AIA  >> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

6th Annual AIA MILWAUKEE BLOOD DRIVE - "ARCHITECTS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES"

With your support, AIA Milwaukee’s Sixth Annual Architects Roll Up Their Sleeves Blood Drive is successful again!

On Tuesday, June 14^th, 40 architects, design professionals, allied professionals, Milwaukee Public Market vendors and guests donated 33 pints of blood to the Blood Center of Wisconsin.

That’s enough to impact the lives of 100 local hospital patients!

The winner of this year’s competition for Highest Participation for the third year in a row is Schroeder & Holt Architects with 20% participation.

The winner of this year’s competition for Most Pints Collected for the second year in a row is Kahler Slater Architects with six pints collected.

ALL participating groups:

Highest Participation Competition

1.    Schroeder & Holt Architects (20%)

2.    Pace Architects (15%)

3.    Kahler Slater (9.5%)

Most Pints Collected Competition

1.    Kahler Slater (6)

2.    Plunkett Raysich Architects (5)

4.    HGA (3)

Recognition of Participating Groups

A.C.T.S.

Arnold & O’Scheridan

Christopher Kidd & Associates

Connolly Architects

Engberg Anderson

Gonzalez Saggio Harlan

HGA

Fortuna Design

Kahler Slater

Milwaukee Public Market & Vendors

Nest Interiors

Northwestern Mutual Life

Quorum Architects

Schroeder & Holt Architects

US Bank

Zimmerman Architectural Studios

Thanks again to everyone who participated, either directly, or for helping us get the word out.

Please Donate August 18^th from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm at the HGA Blood Drive

Special thanks to Ellen, Samantha and Paul of the Milwaukee Public Market for being gracious and enthusiastic hosts for our event. 

We couldn’t have done it without you.

Regards,

John Holz, AIA | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AIA Milwaukee is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to encourage inner city youngsters to pursue careers in architecture and building professions.

Led by Erik Hancock, Associate AIA and John Holz, AIA, ten fifth- through eighth-graders attending the Mary Ryan Center are learning about building design and construction while they develop a Lego Robotics Program for their annual Mind-Storm tournament.

The two initiatives go well together, and that was the point.  Erik and John were invited by Erin Hareng and Shannon Roundtree of the Boys and Girls Clubs to develop an interactive curriculum that could foster creativity, teamwork, and communication skills as the students prepare for the tournament.  After several visits to the Mary Ryan Center, Erik and John suggested a field trip to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning where the youngsters could experience a collaborative and creative environment up close and personal.  And did their eyes lit up!  The Lego team toured the school and attended a design critique in action, and finished with a presentation by Professor Christopher Ludwig and students Paul Wellington, Sam DeWall, Jacob Cournoyer, Leif Williamson, Elizabeth Tanner and Pete Trio.  They didn’t want to leave!  Each of the Lego Robotic Team-members was engaged with their new student mentors, their exciting work, and their fascinating software programs.  The youngsters were gathered around SketchUp software tutorials by Paul and Elizabeth, learning how to make architectural shapes and compositions. 

Next stop for these Lego brainiacs is a construction tour of St. John’s Tower on the Lake hosted by VJS Construction Services in December, but not before their big Lego competition on November 20^th.  AIA Milwaukee would be delighted if other members were interested in teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs, and Erin Hareng would be happy to make the connection with architects and any of the forty Clubs located throughout the Milwaukee Area.  Many participate in the Lego program, and would benefit from learning about architecture.  There are other ways to help, too.  Through Boys & Girls Clubs’ virtual toy drive, you can purchase toys that will be given to youth in Milwaukee who might not otherwise receive a gift this holiday season. Visit www.boysgirlsclubs.org/virtualtoydrive.aspx. All participants will be entered in a drawing to win a Bucks suite and meet Brandon Jennings! 

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