PROGRAMS
What is the AIA Minnesota Convention all about?
Hear a message from Renee Cheng, AIA, AIA Minnesota President and the Head of the School of Architecture, College of Design, University of Minnesota.
Old is the New Green: Localize / Revitalize
Hear from Rosemary Dolata, AIA, LEED AP, a project manager at Aeon, the nonprofit housing developer who created award-winning Ripley Gardens.
The Practice of VJAA, AIA Minnesota's Firm Award Recipient
Learn how VJAA's model of practice evolved from firm principal Jennifer Yoos, AIA.
Attend the Convention!
Reserve your spot to attend a convention program for $15 off the standard rate. Programs are $40 each. To reserve your place, please email Jennifer Gilhoi with the program(s) you'd like to attend. You will receive a confirmation email that you will need to print off and bring with you to convention. Payment will be handled on-site. Please note, programs may fill up quickly.
Recommended programs for the public, as discussed in the podcasts:
Wednesday, November 11th
Event 17: 8:30a.m. - 10;00a.m.
Old is the New Green: Localize and Revitalize
Thursday, November 12th
Event 35: 10:15a.m. - 11:45a.m., followed by the Exhibit Hall
A Look at the Practice Model of VJAA, AIA Minnesota Firm Award recipient
Thursday, November 12th
Event 39: 3:45p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Honor Awards Announcement of Winners
Additional programs with national speakers and broader appeal to the public:
Tuesday, November 10th
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Transdisciplinary Design: Context, Culture and the Public Realm
For twenty years Snøhetta has been developing architecture, landscape and interior projects across a range of cultures and contexts around the world. This keynote address will present and evaluate the approaches and results of these efforts.
Wednesday, November 11th
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Sustainability Begins with Preservation
In order to deal effectively with climate change and the overconsumption of resources, we must be smarter about how we design and use our buildings. The key message of this presentation is that we can’t build our way out of this crisis; we must conserve our way out.
Thursday, November 12th
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Jurors Show and Tell
This keynote address features three architects, serving as this year’s AIA Minnesota Honor Award jurors, who will talk about their practice and projects through a presentation of their work.
Download the 2009 Convention
Registration Booklet
The booklet includes information about programs, special events, and much more!
Online registration for AIA Minnesota members is open through November 3, 2009. The public can reserve their place for a program, if space is available, through Monday, November 9.