AIA Baltimore/Baltimore Architecture Foundation

ESCALATING EXCELLENCE: A 5-part Framework for Quality Management
2022-01-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
1 LU Pending
A firm’s reputation is directly linked to the quality of its work. People are at the heart of engineering designs and have a lot to offer beyond the typical technical knowledge. The topic is concentrated on leading technical improvements to the design processes, providing participants a perspective on a framework they can immediately implement at their firm. It offers a focus on shattering dysfunctional and unproductive routines and seeks to cultivate opportunities to leverage the unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives from each person on your team resulting in a higher quality deliverable that can reduce headaches and increase profits.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the G.R.E.A.T. framework for implementing quality reviews of project deliverables.
• Recognize tactics and opportunities to leverage staff experiences in new and empowering ways.
• Explain the different team roles and responsibilities for successful oversight programs.
• Apply fundamental problem solving thoughts to convert ordinary experiences into valuable learning opportunties
About Our Speaker:
Brian Wagner, P.E. is an engineer who specializes in civil site design and plan implementation. In addition to a career spanning nearly two decades of civil engineering, he has experience in Emergency 911 Communications, law enforcement corrections, and fire/rescue services including K9 Search and Rescue. This different and diverse range of experiences has prepared Brian for his career, but also positioned him to be an excellent speaker with a wide range of valuable experiences. He strives to motivate others to change their world and wants to do the same for you and your organization.
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COTE | R Committee Meeting
2022-01-25 18:00 - 2023-01-25 19:00
The Committee on the Environment was formed to promote the benefits of environmentally-conscious design and construction within the building professions and the community at large. We are involved in a number of projects, some in partnership with community organizations, to promote a healthier, more sustainable environment in the Baltimore region.
The AIA Baltimore Resiliency Committee joined COTE in January 2015. The subcommittee is a network of building design professionals dedicated to educating, promoting and implementing programs that help prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters within our design community and the community at large.
To join this committee, please contact co-chair:
Ben Roush, PE-ME, FPE, LEED AP BD+C, CCP, ASHRAE BEMP and BEAP: benr@fsi-engineers.com
FSi Engineers
Zolna Russell, PLA, LEED AP, SITES AP: ZRussell@flourateeter.com
Floura Teeter

Baltimore's Pursuit of Fair Housing
2022-01-21 13:00 - 14:00
This program is hosted on Zoom. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present the Virtual Histories Series: 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history. Hosted every Friday at 1:00 pm EST.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
About this Presentation:
From the late 1800s until the modern era, Black Baltimoreans have faced and challenged race-based housing discrimination and governmental redlining. This historic discrimination greatly affected community growth and the socio-economic advancement of Black Baltimoreans. Yet, Black Baltimoreans today are still suffering from the effects of housing discrimination. Join Alexander Lothstein from the Maryland Center for History and Culture as he discusses the history of housing discrimination and challenges against it in Baltimore.
Alexander Lothstein is the Museum Learning Manager and Associate Curator at the Maryland Center for History and Culture. He received his Bachelor’s degree in History from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2015 and his Master’s degree in History from Temple University in 2017. He has been at MCHC since 2017 and curates exhibitions, and manages all onsite education program development and interpretation. His content specialties are the American Revolution to the Early Republic Era and the Civil Rights Movement in Maryland.
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Health & Wellness Design Committee Meeting
2022-01-19 17:00 - 17:30
The Health & Wellness Design Committee creates and implements programs to advance health and wellness through design and a cross-disciplinary dialogue.
To join this committee, please contact co-chairs:
Jeremy Kargon, CRGA Design
Heather Rustici, Jeffrey Brown Contracting, LLC

AIA Baltimore & AIA Maryland Legislative Kick-Off
2022-01-19 08:30 - 09:30
Join AIA Baltimore and AIA Maryland for a Legislative session kickoff. We’ll cover what legislation to look for this session, specifically what we’re pushing for, and how you can get involved.
Big topics include:
*The return of the Climate Solutions Now act
*New Potential Green Legislation in Maryland
*How To Get Involved In The Legislative Process as a Citizen!
Four learning objectives:
*Learn about Maryland legislative process
*Learn about specific bills in the upcoming session
*Learn about citizen involvement and testimony
*Learn about how to bring a great idea into a bill
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Historic Resources Committee Meeting
2022-01-18 17:00 - 18:00
The Historic Resources Committee organizes events that promote the knowledge and appreciation of the restoration and adaptive use of Baltimore’s historic buildings and neighborhoods.
To join this committee, please contact co-chairs:
Dave Ditman, Retired teacher, HoCo Public Schools
Rob Brennan, AIA, brennan+company architects

Equity Committee Meeting
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
The Equity Committee of AIA Baltimore seeks to promote an inclusive environment for all design professionals. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and achievements by providing networking opportunities, a platform for change, and a forum for mentorship and personal and career development.
To join this committee, please contact co-chairs:
Sarah Eikrem, Assoc. AIA: seikrem@quinnevans.com
Quinn Evans
Samia Kirchner, PhD: samia.kirchner@morgan.edu
Morgan State University

Doors Open Baltimore Committee
2022-01-11 17:00 - 18:00
This dedicated team organizes the annual Doors Open Baltimore, the citywide festival of architecture and neighborhoods.
To join this committee, please contact chair:
Chelsea Thomas: clynntho13@gmail.com
Margaret DeAngelis: mdearc@gmail.com
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Emerging Professionals Committee Meeting
2022-01-03 18:00 - 2023-01-03 19:00
The AIA Baltimore Emerging Professionals Committee is a social and professional network of building-industry professionals. We are geared toward recent graduates, Architectural Experience Program (AXP) participants, young architects, and designers.
We have monthly committee meetings and host a variety of events including tours, happy hours, and educational programs.
To join this committee, please contact co-chairs:
Wadiah Akbar, Assoc. AIA: wadiah3@gmail.com
Quinn Evans
Charlston Britton, Assoc. AIA: charlstonb@bctdesigngroup.com
BCT Design Group

Rash Field: A Park for All of Baltimore
2021-12-17 13:00 - 13:30
This program is hosted on Zoom. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present the Virtual Histories Series: 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history. Hosted every Friday at 1:00 pm EST.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
About this Presentation:
Shaping public space comes with a special responsibility. Architects, planners, and designers must examine the impacts—both positive and negative—of public improvements on all members of a community and be intentional about how their efforts can create better experiences for all, today and tomorrow.
With a commitment to crafting equitable and collaboratively-designed projects, Mahan Rykiel Associates approached the redesign of Rash Field Park with intention and sensitivity. By first examining the context and histories around Baltimore’s Rash Field Park and the surrounding Inner Harbor, then deploying a many-layered engagement strategy that prioritized outreach to underserved and underrepresented communities, Mahan Rykiel Associates was able to set the stage for shaping Rash Field as a public space for all people—a park that could be enjoyed by visitors, but, first and foremost, a park that would be cherished, celebrated, and enjoyed by the neighbors and residents of Baltimore City.
Since its conceptualization in the Inner Harbor 2.0 masterplan, Rash Field has been through multiple design iterations—each pushing the boundaries, vision, and ambitions for how Rash Field could be transformed into an amenity-packed, engaging, and activated space. Within its 3 acres, the revitalized Rash Field features an Adventure Playground, Nature Playground, Skateboard Park, Shade Lawn, a Pavilion (designed by Gensler), and an ‘Instagramable’ overlook facing Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
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Dead Architects Society Meeting
2021-12-13 17:00 - 18:00
The Dead Architects Society is the research committee of BAF, originally formed to uncover the lives of Baltimore’s first architects. It is responsible for many of its publications including our collection of Architect Biographies. Architectural history buffs welcome!
To join this committee, please contact co-chairs:
Jillian Storms, AIA, Maryland State Department of Education
Charlie Duff, Jubilee Baltimore

Slave Streets, Free Streets: Early Baltimore On-Line
2021-12-10 13:00 - 13:30
Dr. Anne Sarah Rubin discusses her digital project “Slave Streets: Visualizing the Landscape of Early Baltimore.”
About this event
This program is hosted on Zoom. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present the Virtual Histories Series: 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history. Hosted every Friday at 1:00 pm EST. This special program is hosted in partnership with the George Peabody Library.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
About this Presentation:
Anne Sarah Rubin discusses her digital project “Slave Streets: Visualizing the Landscape of Early Baltimore.” This website allows users to virtually stroll the streets of Baltimore circa 1815, while exploring the lives of free blacks and enslaved workers. She will also discuss the on-line games her students made about the Pratt Street Riots of 1861, suggesting some of the ways that modern technology can reconstruct the past in newly engaging ways.
Professor Rubin joined the UMBC History Department in Fall 2000. Her teaching and research focus on the American Civil War, the U.S. South, nineteenth-century America, and digital history. Through the Heart of Dixie: Sherman’s March and America, which explores the way Americans have remembered Sherman’s March, was published in 2014. Her first book, A Shattered Nation: The Rise and Fall of the Confederacy, 1861-1868, won the 2006 Avery O. Craven book prize for the best book in Civil War history. The book focuses on Confederate nationalism and identity. She has also worked extensively with electronic media and is co-author of a CD-ROM, The Valley of the Shadow: The Eve of War. This project won the first eLincoln Prize for the best digital project in American Civil War History and The James Harvey Robinson Prize which is awarded biennially for the teaching aid which has made the most outstanding contribution to the teaching and learning of history in any field for public or educational purposes.
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2021 AIA/BAF Annual Meeting & Holiday Party
2021-12-10 12:00 - 14:00
Celebrate The Season. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the holidays, network with fellow AIA Baltimore members and Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) supporters, and learn how to become more involved in the chapter and BAF programs.
Enjoy networking with fellow professionals in the field and see the Baltimore Center for Architecture and Design, the new home of AIA Baltimore and The Baltimore Architecture Foundation, along with other professional design organizations. This event will feature delicious local fare and open bar highlighting the best of Baltimore’s culinary and craft beverages.
A Special Cause: Join us in celebrating the life of late AIA Baltimore member and CANStruction advocate Ken Dill, by bringing canned foods to our 2021 Annual Meeting & Holiday Party
For Your Safety We Are:

Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Requiring Masks/Social Distancing
Limiting Entry To 150 Patrons

Parking At The Center: The most convenient place to park for our event is the SP Parking garage located at: 100 W Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21202. For more convenient parking options near One Charles Center click here.
Agenda:
12:00 – Annual Meeting
12:30 – Watch the LIVE Judging of our 2021 Gingerbread Design Competion
1:00 – Networking
2:00 – End of Program
Donations:
Please consider making a donation to the Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and the Maryland Architects PAC.
Your contribution to the BAF will support public outreach, education, research, publications, and scholarship programs to promote awareness of Baltimore’s architecture and built environment, and is tax-deductible (as allowed by law).
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Patron ($1000) – Company logo included on PowerPoint; website; marketing materials; Company banner/signage can be displayed at registration.
Major Sponsor ($500) – Company logo included on PowerPoint; website; marketing materials
Sponsor ($250) – Company name included on PowerPoint; website; marketing materials
To become a sponsor, please contact Margaret Stella Melikian at mstella@aiabalt.com

2021 Gingerbread House Design Competition
2021-12-10
AIA Baltimore and the Baltimore Architecture Foundation are excited to announce the 2021 Gingerbread House Competition! This year, our challenge is for participants to choose a building from our Sweet Sixteen Round of BAF Arch Madness Competition! Prizes are available for winners in each of the awards categories.
Proceeds of the event, including sponsorship and registration fees, will support the Baltimore Architecture Foundation’s public programs and scholarships. Prizes are available for 1st prize, runner up, and people’s choice.
Fundraising Drive
We ask our design teams to compete in fundraising for our AIA Baltimore/BAF scholarships.
Donations can be made here. Donors should specify the team they are donating on behalf of by checking the comment box in the donation form. Donations can be made electronically or by check.
You can enter as a team or solo. Participate with your co-workers, family and friends, or on your own.
Get inspired by the winners of last year’s Gingerbread House Competition.
Gingerbread Building Specifics
*Design must be inspired by the list of 2021 BAF Madness Buildings
*Design must fit a base that is 24”x 24”
*Video: Due 12/8, 2 minutes maximum,(videos are not necessary for judging but are highly encouraged so we can show off your designs!
*Delivered To The Center of Architecture and Design by 12/9
Each gingerbread house will be displayed in the windows of The Center for Architecture & Design!
While visiting our gingerbread houses, don’t forget to stop by Downtown Partnerships Candy Lane Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 at Center Plaza, 110 W. Fayette Street. The Park at Center Plaza will be transformed into Candy Lane with larger than life sweet-themed installations, thousands of lights, activations, performers, and delicious local retailers! Learn More
DEADLINE TO ENTER: DECEMBER 6, 2021
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Sponsor This Unique Event!
See all 2021 Sponsorship Offerings
Sign up to be a 2021 Gingerbread House Design Competition Sponsor by emailing Margaret Stella Melikian at mstella@aiabalt.com

Meet the Judges

Marco Legaluppi
Marco Legaluppi, PE is the President of Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani LLC (WBCM), a full-service, multi-discipline engineering firm headquartered in Baltimore, MD. As a portion of his duties, Mr. Legaluppi is responsible for coordinating structural design efforts across multiple offices and overseeing the architecture department. Marco is a life-long Baltimorean who graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering and a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering. A Registered Professional Engineer in over 15 states, Marco has 38 years of experience with structural engineering design, inspection, and assessment. Marco is currently on the Executive Committee Board of the Engineering Society of Baltimore (ESB), sits on the University of Maryland Board of Visitors for the School of Civil Engineering, and is an active member of numerous industry organizations.

Monica Amtower
A baking and pastry graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York, Monica Amtower is a Baltimore native who spent her career grinding in some of the best establishments that she could get into: Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach, the Inn at Little Washington, the Four Seasons in Baltimore, the James Beard nominated Forman and Wolf group, Montage International at the Sagamore Pendry Luxury Hotel, Executive Pastry Chef at the only Forbes 5 star hotel in downtown Washington D.C. – Trump International, and currently is the Operations Manager for the Washington, D.C. territory of Tatte Bakery and Café.
Chef Monica’s favorite thing about hospitality is being invited into guests special occasions and being a part of their memories. Her favorite thing to make is cakes: wedding cakes, specialty cakes, gender reveal cakes. In her very little free time, Monica enjoys antiquing with her husband and finding “pick your own” flowers.

Joe Cellucci, AIA
Throughout his career, Joe has immersed himself in every phase of project development, from the earliest stages of client engagement, planning, programming and design, through final construction. Clients and colleagues appreciate his knowledge and enthusiasm, as he consistently guides teams in the smooth delivery of projects.
His diverse portfolio includes award winning school and university buildings, performing arts spaces, art galleries, and athletic facilities.
Joe’s career-long commitment to the architectural profession also includes serving as a university advisor, mentor, and architectural studio critic. He brings his passion for architecture and design excellence to every project he undertakes.

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Paint 201 Virtual CEU (Sherwin Williams)
2021-12-09 10:00 - 11:00
Virtual Presentation | 1.0 CEU/HSW
Date: 12/09/2021
Presentation Time: 10:00am
Commercial and light industrial projects typically require high-performance coating solutions to provide optimal performance against abrasion, chemicals, moisture and other harsh conditions common to these types of spaces. This discusses applicable coatings. Link to join will go out the week of.
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BAF: Baltimore Architectural Research/Dead Architects Society Meeting
2021-12-06 17:00 - 18:00
As part of AIA Baltimore’s and BAF’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this committee meeting is only accessible via tele-conference. The call in information is only sent out via email. If you are not on the list serve for this committee reach out to BAF staff, Margaret Stella Mstella@aiabalt.com, for call in information.

Disrupting Lines: The Career and Legacy of Victorine Adams
2021-12-03 13:00 - 14:00
Dr. Ida E. Jones discusses the career and legacy of Victoria Adams, the first African-American woman elected to Baltimore City Council in 67
About this event
This program is hosted on Zoom. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present the Virtual Histories Series: 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history. Hosted every Friday at 1:00 pm EST. This special program is hosted in partnership with the George Peabody Library.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
About this Presentation:
Prior to the processing of her archival collection at Morgan State University, Victorine Adams remained obscured behind the imposing notoriety of her husband, William “Little Willie” Adams. Yet she led a remarkable life and was the first African American woman elected to the Baltimore City Council in 1967. Adams also created two organizations, participated in philanthropic endeavors, mentored young women and maintained an impeccable reputation and social life. She was a self-assured woman aware of the distortion that surrounded her race, gender and class in Baltimore. Join Morgan State’s University Archivist Dr. Ida E. Jones to see how Victorine Adams’ “compassionate conviction” compelled her to organize, raise her voice and run for public office in service to the masses of underserved people in her hometown of Baltimore.
Ida E. Jones is an American historian and author who is the University Archivist at Morgan State University, the first archivist in the university’s history. Her work has focused on DC and Baltimore-area African American history, letting the voices and lived experiences of people tell their stories. She has published four books: The Heart of the Race Problem: The Life of Kelly Miller (2011), Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C. (2013), William Henry Jernagin in Washington, D.C. (2016) and Baltimore Civil Rights Leader: Victorine Quille Adams (2019).
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SAY IT LOUD Exhibition Opening Reception
2021-11-18 17:30 - 19:00
The Baltimore Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Baltimore), the Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF), and the Baltimore Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (Bmore NOMA) announce the physical opening of SAY IT LOUD Maryland, a new exhibition spotlighting the contributions of diverse designers to Maryland’s built environment. The exhibition includes 45 individuals representing a diversity of career levels, cultures, and backgrounds.
The physical exhibition launches October 1 as part of Doors Open Baltimore and will be the first major exhibition at the new Center for Architecture and Design at One Charles Center.
Created by Pascale Sablan, founder of Beyond the Built, SAY IT LOUD is the activation of a national movement of sharing, protecting and celebrating the journey of the underrepresented to inspire the next generation. SAY IT LOUD exhibitions have been hosted in cities such as New York, Chicago, and London.
Programming for SAY IT LOUD Maryland will elevate the identities and contributions of diverse architects and designers with lectures and tours that testify to the provided value of their built work and its spatial impact.
Parking At The Center:The most convenient place to park for our event is the SP Parking garage located at: 111 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21202. For more convenient parking options near One Charles Center click here.
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For Your Safety We Are:

Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Requiring Masks/Social Distancing
Food and Drink Served with Social Distancing and Minimal Contact

Read Our Full 2021 COVID-19 Event Policy Here.

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors

Geraldine Pontius
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R. McGhee & Associates Architects

Sponsor This Special Event
Sponsor the reception for our first major exhibition at the Baltimore Center for Architecture and Design.
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The Carbon Balance of the Built Environment
2021-11-18 08:30 - 09:30
Join the AIA Baltimore Committee on the Environment + Resiliency in examining the total carbon balance of the built environment
1.0 LU/HSW Available

Carbon in the built environment is a larger contributor to global emissions that affect the climate. All participants of the Paris Climate Agreement have to meet certain GHG reduction targets. Meeting these targets is a fundamental condition of the health and well being of humankind now and in the future.
For a long time building green meant to reduce the energy that a building needs to operate. With a focus on GHG emissions, this concern has shifted from energy to carbon emissions, for example by demanding that a building should be fully electrified even if it is very energy efficient.
The focus on carbon as the critical metric brought into focus all aspects of the built environment that are not operations. Looking at the total carbon balance of the built environment brings a lot of other aspects into view, that have been previously less discussed, including land use, site design, what happens after the lifecycle of the various elements that make up the built environment and “embodied carbon”. The latter term has recently become a hot topic in the sustainability discussion, for example at this year’s Green Build Conference.
This discussion will look at the total carbon balance of the built environment by looking at all major phases and components of carbon emissions and the fact that the lines between embodied and operational carbon are not always easy to understand. Much what winds up as embodied carbon in infrastructure, sites or buildings has gone through operational stages during production or transport or, at a minimum embodies operational energy from those stages.
The presentation includes these keywords: Total Carbon Footprint of Buildings, Life Cycle Assessment, Embodied Carbon, importance of embodied carbon vs operational carbon, what industries produce the most carbon, where in a building embodied carbon is most concentrated. It will also address the carbon footprint of land use and site design and the ability of land itself to be a carbon sink or a carbon emitter.
Participants will be able to:
1. Recognize all stages in design, construction, operation and de-construction which contribute GHG emissions
2. Distinguish between operational and embodied carbon
3. Identify which early land use and site design decisions influence embodied and operational carbon
4. Identify strategies to allow land to be a carbon sink instead of an emitter
5. Find and use tools to estimate embodied carbon and make early decisions that avoid high embodied carbon content
About the Presenter:
Klaus Philipsen, FAIA, ArchPlan, Inc.
Klaus Philipsen, FAIA, is president of ArchPlan Inc., an architecture and urban design firm in Baltimore specializing in community revitalization, adaptive re-use, historic preservation and transportation planning since 1992. He has been named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for using his profession to affect communities through advocacy.
Additionally, Philipsen is or has been engaged in the nonprofit sector such as a statewide growth management group which he helped found (1994-2016) an urban land trust for which he is president, a non-profit design center in Baltimore which he co-founded, as chair of the Urban Design Committee of both the local Chapter of the American Institute of Architects until 2017, (AIA) and the national Regional and Urban Design Committee of AIA (RUDC); He was for 10 years a member of a Borough Council in Stuttgart. He currently chairs the Housing Subcommittee of the Social Determinants of Health Task Force at UMB.
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Downtown Dialogues (Downtown Partnership)
2021-11-11 17:30 - 19:00
Join Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Downtown Residents Advocacy Network for a meet and greet with City and State elected officials.
About this event
Downtown neighborhoods are growing at the fastest rates in the City, and your voice matters. Join us for a discussion of Downtown issues with our local elected leaders. Refreshments provided and registration is free.
Hear From:

Mayor Brandon M. Scott
City Council President Nick Mosby
Councilman Eric Costello
Maryland State Senator Antonio Hayes
Comptroller Bill Henry
Delegate Robbyn Lewis
Delegate Marlon Amprey

Registration is required to attend.
This event will take place in-person inside the inspiring community space at the new Center for Architecture and Design at 100 N. Charles. Street. The entrance is located on the Fayette side of the building.
AIA Policy requires masks and vaccinations to be in the building. Proof of vaccination will be required upon entrance. Thank you for helping to keep Baltimore healthy and safe.
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LEED V.4 Virtual CEU (Sherwin Williams)
2021-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Virtual Presentation | 1.0 CEU/HSW
Date: 11/09/2021
Presentation Time: 1:00pm
Even if you have designed and certified many buildings under LEED 09 NC, you may be wondering what impact LEED v4 BD+C will now have. This course will help you navigate several of the changes, including new point calculations, categories and more. The link to join will be sent the week of.
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Webinar: Follow the Energy Rich Road to PV - Lessons Learned from Three Zero Energy
2021-11-09 08:30 - 09:30
1.5 LU/HSW Available
Planning a Zero Energy building can seem daunting, but this session will demystify a successful design and construction process that can put anyone on the path to Net Zero Energy. This session will cover the cost-shifting strategies of energy-efficient design with a focus on zero energy operation for Maryland’s first three new Zero Energy public schools: Wilde Lake MS, Holabird Academy ES/MS, and Graceland Park-O’Donnel Heights ES/MS. Prioritizing energy efficiency is possible, for any school district that is looking to provide world-class schools that can integrate teaching, learning, and equitable sustainable design,. The panelists from two architecture firms, Grimm + Parker Architects and TCA Architects, will share challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned for zero energy strategies, user behavior outreach, and ongoing occupant training. In light of concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the panelists will also discuss what measures can be taken to balance indoor environmental quality and deep energy savings.
Learning Objectives
*Explore fundamentals of design to achieve Zero Energy operation within new public buildings through the examples of equitable design, cost-effective construction details and energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems.
*Identify critical decisions needed by the owner/client at each stage of sustainable design and construction to successfully operate as a Zero Energy facility that elevates the user experience with healthy indoor environments and a focus on wellness.
*Summarize operational Zero Energy Lessons Learned that can be incorporated by Owners, A/E teams and construction partners.
*Discover the opportunities of using the building as a sustainable learning tool from design through construction, and during operation.
Robyn Toth, AIA | TCA Architects, LLC
As Owner and Principal of TCA Architects, LLC, Robyn Toth, has dedicated the past 25 years to the design of sustainable educational facilities and has worked on over 88 school projects in the state of Maryland. She has had the honor of designing 10 LEED projects including 5 silver, 4 gold and one platinum and Maryland’s First Net Zero Energy School, Wilde Lake Middle School (WLMS). The WLMS project has won many certifications and awards including First Place the 2019 ASHRAE Technology Award for New Educational Facilities. WLMS is the largest building in the nation that is able to function at an EUI of 13.8. Since the opening of this project, Robyn has been working with clients to incorporate energy efficient strategies on all her projects, even if the budget does not allow for a Net Zero certification.

Amy Upton, AIA, LEED Fellow | Grimm + Parker Architects
Amy has spent her 20+ year career at Grimm + Parker Architects balancing her roles as Project Architect on K-12 Schools, Recreation Centers and Libraries, as a firm Principal, and as the firm’s Director of Environmental Design. She has designed and/or been a part of over 14.5 million square feet of green certified public projects that strike a balance of inspiring, healthy and high-performance environments with budget, maintenance and operation concerns. She is a co-Project Manager for two new Zero Energy Pre-K-Grade 8 schools in Baltimore City that opened Fall 2020 and LEED Platinum certified, Graceland Park-O’Donnell Heights ES/MS and Holabird Academy ES/MS.

Melissa Wilfong, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, ALEP | Grimm + Parker Architects
In her 24 years focusing on educational design, Melissa has advocated for sustainable solutions that inspire students and enhance educational opportunities. As a leader in the K-12 practice at Grimm + Parker, Melissa has facilitate projects throughout the region, bringing her vast experience to each project, challenging assumptions and insuring each project progress toward the most efficient and effective solutions. She has supported many clients through the development of new standards supporting modern educational methodologies and the most sustainable practices including multiple LEED and Net Zero firsts. Melissa has worked with City Schools from the inception of the 21st Century Schools plan, creating standards, developing the education specifications and planning and design of the two Net Zero schools.
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Architectural & Commercial Workshop (Schluter Systems)
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-11
This architectural & commercial workshop will discuss the challenges faced with traditional floor, wall and shower applications. New technologies will be presented to address these issues and improve installation & specifications.

Exploring the Prince George’s County Civil Rights Trail
2021-11-05 13:00 - 14:00
This program is hosted on Zoom. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present the Virtual Histories Series: 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history. Hosted every Friday at 1:00 pm EST.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF, Baltimore Heritage and the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
The Prince George’s County Civil Rights Trail is a hybrid online and sign trail tour that illuminates the most affluent African American majority county in the nation with a legacy of civil rights activism. It is a joint project of Anacostia Trails Heritage Area and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Black History Program with funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority and the National Park Service. The project will include an interactive website, the installation of on-site interpretive signage, and educational workshops. Executive Director of Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Meagan Baco, will share new research and archival photos from nine sites across the county, including Bowie State University, Laurel Municipal Pool, Ridgeley Rosenwald School, the Cole Field House at UMD, and more during this Virtual Histories presentation.
Meagan Baco (they/them) is Executive Director of Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Prince George’s County’s state-certified heritage tourism area. Previously, Meagan was Director of Communications at Preservation Maryland where they managed diverse public history projects including about labor history, women’s suffrage and voting rights, and LGBTQ history. Meagan is a fellow of ARCUS Preservation Leadership and recently completed the Northwestern Kellogg Allstate Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Program. Meagan holds an M.S. in Historic Preservation from Clemson University and the College of Charleston, and a B.A. in Environmental Design from SUNY Buffalo. They live with their partner and house plants in Charles Village.
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Achieving Registration Together Kickoff–NCARB & You: AXP, ARE & Certificate
2021-11-04 18:00 - 19:30
1.5 AIA CES LUs available
Emerging Professionals Licensure and ARE Prep Kick-Off!
Guest speaker from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) will present on a range of licensure topics relevant to students, interns, supervisors, architects, and people in the architecture profession. The presentation will review the steps necessary to achieve licensure to become an architect and other programs to get the most out of your career in architecture. A representative from Maryland’s DLLR Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing department speaking on state-specific requirements for licensure.

Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate
Assistant Vice President, Experience + Education
Martin Smith joined NCARB in 2009 when he was hired to develop and expand NCARB’s outreach efforts to universities and the profession. Today he has an important role in the development and oversight of the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®), Architect Licensing Advisors Program, alternative programs for NCARB Certification, and additional programs within the Experience + Education directorate.
Smith has 10 years of architectural design and construction management experience. He has worked for architectural firms in New York City and New Canaan, CT. His projects varied from single and multi-family residential projects to commercial and university buildings, with a focus on adaptive re-use and historic preservation projects.
Smith holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and is licensed to practice architecture in the state of New York. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, has achieved the qualification of LEED Green Associate, and holds the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity.

Nicholas R. Respecki, AIA, NCARB
Manager, Examination Development
Nicholas Respecki is a Manager of Examination Development at NCARB. In this position, he works primarily on development of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®).
Prior to joining NCARB, Respecki worked as an architect and designer for multiple firms in Washington, DC. He has experience in all phases of design and construction, with work primarily focused on large scale university, sports, healthcare, and cultural projects.
Respecki holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Architecture degree from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. He is licensed to practice architecture in the District of Columbia, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and holds the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity.
Presented by the AIA Baltimore Emerging Professionals Committee and NCARB. This program will provide an overview of the AIA Baltimore EPs and the committee’s annual ARE Prep course and study program, as well as study resources/materials.
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Kohler Living – Celebrating Bold Minds & Inspiring Designs
2021-11-04 - 2021-11-05
Kohler Living – Celebrating Bold Minds & Inspiring Designs
A live-streamed event with insightful conversations and a range of new products, Kohler Living is your guide to the ideas and innovations that will redefine the way we live and work. Live on November 4 & 5, and streaming on-demand after.
Kohler Living brings together the leading minds in design, entertainment, art, culture, and business to explore the future of the home and its meaning in our lives. Explore all of the Kohler Living sessions below. You can watch live or on-demand to catch anything you miss.
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Coating Innovation/Healthy Buildings CEU (Sherwin Williams)
2021-11-03 14:00 - 15:00
Date: 11/03/2021
Presentation Time: 2:00pm
Fueled by demand for spaces that contribute to occupant well-being, owners are looking to design and construct healthier buildings. Advanced coatings help address common concerns prevalent in commercial spaces. The link to join will be sent out the week of.
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2021 AIA Baltimore and BAF Excellence in Design Awards Celebration
2021-10-29 16:30 - 21:00 | One Charles Center, 100 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
2021 AIA Baltimore and BAF Excellence in Design Awards Celebration

As the 6th oldest chapter of the American Institute of Architects, AIA Baltimore celebrates its 150th birthday in 2021! Join us in celebrating this milestone with the architectural and design community at the 2021 AIA Baltimore & BAF Excellence in Design Awards. The Excellence in Design Awards promotes AIA Baltimore architects, as well as project contractors, consultants, and owners and recognizes Baltimore Architecture Foundation Golden Griffin and Roger Redden Award recipients who have contributed significantly to Baltimore’s built environment.
Enjoy networking with fellow professionals in the field and see the Baltimore Center for Architecture and Design, the new home of AIA Baltimore and The Baltimore Architecture Foundation, along with other professional design organizations. This event will feature delicious local fare and open bar highlighting the best of Baltimore’s culinary and craft beverages.
See The Center: This event gives attendees a unique opportunity to mingle and network while being one of the first to explore our recently opened Baltimore Center for Architecture and Design. The Center for Architecture and Design serves as a high-profile, visible space to showcase the important role of architectural practice and design, and as a dynamic hub to engage professionals, students, and the public. Shared exhibition and gallery spaces, and event spaces will offer engaging new programming on architecture, urban design, neighborhood history, historic architecture and new design projects, and the role of design in shaping the city’s future. Learn More
For Your Safety We Are:

Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Requiring Masks/Social Distancing
Hosting our Event Outdoors on the One Charles Center Terrace: this beautiful space designed by Mies van der Rohe is a covered outdoor terrace and rooftop deck with fountains and plentiful outdoor seating overlooking Center Plaza and the downtown Baltimore skyline
Offering a Virtual Experience
Limiting capacity to 150 patrons
Food and Drink Served with Social Distancing and Minimal Contact

Read Our Full 2021 COVID-19 Event Policy Here.
By registering for this event, you agree to comply with our Covid policy and to terms of the event waiver.
Attire: Creative Festive: dress to show off your design creativity and to celebrate AIA Baltimore’s 150th!
Agenda:
4:30- Tour Check-In
5:00-6:00 Guided Tour of The Baltimore Center of Architecture & Design
6:00- Awards Ceremony (virtual program begins), Followed by Reception
9:00-Event Concludes
REGISTER HERE

A History of Poppleton (Doors Open Baltimore)
2021-10-29 13:00 - 13:30
Friday, October 29 | 1:00 – 1:30 pm | Donation Based
Learn about the history of Poppleton with Professor Nicole King (Department of American Studies, UMBC). King has worked with local residents and preservationists to document the important Black history of Poppleton, which has been threatened by slum clearance, urban renewal, highway construction, and redevelopment. We will also learn about ongoing advocacy efforts to preserve Poppleton’s historic places and fight displacement, such as the proposed CHAP local historic district, Black Homeownership in Old Poppleton.
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2021 AIA Baltimore Excellence in Design [SOLD OUT]
2021-10-29
As the 6th oldest chapter of the American Institute of Architects, AIA Baltimore celebrates its 150th birthday in 2021! Join us in celebrating this milestone with the architectural and design community at the 2021 AIA Baltimore & BAF Excellence in Design Awards. The Excellence in Design Awards promotes AIA Baltimore architects, as well as project contractors, consultants, and owners and recognizes Baltimore Architecture Foundation Golden Griffin and Roger Redden Award recipients who have contributed significantly to Baltimore’s built environment.
Enjoy networking with fellow professionals in the field and see the Baltimore Center for Architecture and Design, the new home of AIA Baltimore and The Baltimore Architecture Foundation, along with other professional design organizations. This event will feature delicious local fare and open bar highlighting the best of Baltimore’s culinary and craft beverages.
Tour of The Center: Starting at 5pm
Live Music: Enjoy LIVE music by our very own allied professional from APCO signage, Marie White, by her band REMEDY, specializing in classic rock covers from the 60’s-70’s.
A Special Cause: Join us in celebrating the life of late AIA Baltimore member and CANStruction advocate Ken Dill, by bringing canned foods for our Food Drive.
See The Center: This event gives attendees a unique opportunity to mingle and network while being one of the first to explore our recently opened Baltimore Center for Architecture and Design. The Center for Architecture and Design serves as a high-profile, visible space to showcase the important role of architectural practice and design, and as a dynamic hub to engage professionals, students, and the public. Shared exhibition and gallery spaces, and event spaces will offer engaging new programming on architecture, urban design, neighborhood history, historic architecture and new design projects, and the role of design in shaping the city’s future. Learn More
Parking At The Center: The most convenient place to park for our event is the SP Parking garage located at: 100 W Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21202. For more convenient parking options near One Charles Center click here.
To take advantage of this special guided tour opportunity, please select our free 4:30 pm tour ticket, after you have purchased your event tickets.
For Your Safety We Are:

Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Requiring Masks/Social Distancing
Hosting our Event Outdoors on the One Charles Center Terrace: this beautiful space designed by Mies van der Rohe is a covered outdoor terrace and rooftop deck with fountains and plentiful outdoor seating overlooking Center Plaza and the downtown Baltimore skyline
Offering a Virtual Experience
Limiting capacity to 150 patrons
Food and Drink Served with Social Distancing and Minimal Contact

Read Our Full 2021 COVID-19 Event Policy Here.
By registering for this event, you agree to comply with our Covid policy and to terms of the event waiver.
Attire: Creative Festive: dress to show off your design creativity and to celebrate AIA Baltimore’s 150th!
Agenda:
4:30- Tour Check-In
5:00-6:00 Guided Tour of The Baltimore Center of Architecture & Design Begins
6:00- Awards Ceremony (virtual program begins), Followed by Reception
9:00-Event Concludes

Sponsor This Unique Event
Please consider sponsoring this annual event; by doing so, you are not only supporting AIA Baltimore but the architecture profession and our outstanding local design talent. We encourage you to sign up early to maximize your exposure and enhance your visibility as we begin promoting this event.
See sponsorship opportunities here

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
150th Year Sponsor

Multivista
Keystone

Marvin

Pella Mid-Atlantic
Capital
ABC Baltimore
JC Porter Construction
North Point Builders
Penza Bailey Architects, a studio of PRIME AE Group
Southway Builders
Bar
Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects
Rockwool
Schluter Systems
Pedestal
3-Form
Marren Architects
Palindrome Design Associates
Site Resources, Inc.
Swirnow Systems
Foundation
APCO Signs
JJ Flooring
Kibart
MAG Lighting Design
Mahan Rykiel
Sub Zero Group-Mid Atlantic
Lighting Sponsor

Lighting Environments
Thank You to Annual Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors

Ayers Saint Gross

Hord Coplan Macht

WILLDAN
Gold Sponsors

Design Collective

inPlace Design

Gensler

Gutierrez Studios

JMT Architecture

Merritt Construction Services

Nate Smith Photography

TW Perry

Vision Technologies

Whiting-Turner

Wohlsen Construction
Silver Sponsors
GWWO Architects
James Posey Associates, Inc.
Mueller Associates
Northpoint Builders
Potomac Valley Brick & Supply Co.
Site Resources, Inc.
STV Inc.
Bronze Sponsors
American Cedar & Millwork
Ames & Gough
Budova Engineering
Cianbro
Craig Gaulden Davis Architects
DoubleEdge Design
Hope Furrer Associates
Morabito Consultants
Moseley Architects
Pella Mid-Atlantic
Quinn Evans
Southway Builders
Ziger | Snead
