A2SO4’s summer internship program provides exceptional architecture and interior design students with opportunities to gain professional experience at our headquarters in Indianapolis.
A2SO4 will be offering two internship positions — one for 3rd year or above architecture students and one for 3rd year interior design students.
See the A2SO4 Opportunities page for contact information.
Wednesday, February 11
Friday, January 30
Urban Memories: The Quilt & Fabric Art of Carole Harris
The colorful and richly innovative quilts and textiles of Detroit artist and interior designer Carole Harris, whose work has been nationally recognized and graces many public and private collections, will be exhibited at the Ellen Kayrod Gallery at the Hannan House.
An evening reception is scheduled for Friday January 30th, from 5:00-8:00 pm, with a performance by a special jazz duo. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the artist, Carole Harris, visit: http://charris-design.com/art/index.html .
The Ellen Kayrod Gallery is located on the first floor of the Hannan House at 4750 Woodward in Detroit, MI, three blocks south of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Free parking is provided in rear of building.
For more information about the gallery visit http://www.hannan.org/
Friday, January 16
LEED Exam Studying Advice
Thanks to Saundra Little, who passed the exam and found success with this method.
Hello NOMA-D. Here's a suggested study methodology which I used for v2.1. The pressure is on because LEED 2009 in due out later this year. Legend has it that exams always get harder or a higher level of difficulty is added to the newer exams. So my advice would be to take it now.
First some prerequisites:
1. Get the reference guide. The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide at http://www.usgbc.org/Store/PublicationsList.aspx?CMSPageID=1518
http://www.intheleed.com/what-to-study/
2. Get a copy of a suitable mock exam with answers. (I used the *** v2.1 mock exam with answers)
3. Get access to the USGBC website. [Membership required]
4. Schedule the exam. It doesn't cost anything to move it, if you do so more than two business days before your exam. (Check that.) Scheduling the exam forces you to move on studying. Also, Prometric didn't charge me until after I took the exam, so there doesn't seem to be any "upfront" cost to doing this. (Check this as well.)
Now, how to study:
A. Download the LEED-NC checklist-v2.2.xls from USGBC (excel format).
B. Use this as a basis to make your own study/cheat sheet.
C. In excel add, three more columns with the headings: Requirements, Submittals, References
D. Start filling these out. The act of looking them up and filling them out kinda forces you to go through the reference book step-by-step. Filling out your cheat sheet also gives you a "goal" and sense of accomplishment. If you just try to read the book alone, it get's pretty dry and seems a bit overwhelming. (BONUS: when you're done with your sheet, it also gives you a quick reference to some of the major contents of the exam.)
E. But, do read the entire reference guide
F. Review definitions at the end ofthe Reference guide.
G. Go to USGBC website and review the following:
- process to certify a building, including steps to take. Generally how fees are calculated, review periods, and under what LEED (NC, CI, etc.)?
- CIR process: how to do it.
H. Test yourself.
I. Do the mock exam and check your answers. Review weak areas. Move the exam date if you're freaking out.
J.Take the exam.
Web Links:
http://www.usgbc.org/
http://www.gbci.org/
http://www.intheleed.com/
The ARE Forum (Has discussion on the LEED Exam):
http://www.areforum.org/
http://www.areforum.org/forums/search.php?s=&q=leed
http://www.areforum.org/forums/forum12/12831.html
LEED Study Guide: http://ppi2pass.com/ppi/PPIShop_ct_LEED
http://www.buildinggreen.com/live/index.cfm/2008/3/13/LEED-AP-Practice-Exam-Test-USGBC
Good Luck,
Saundra Little, AIA, LEED AP NOMA
Hello NOMA-D. Here's a suggested study methodology which I used for v2.1. The pressure is on because LEED 2009 in due out later this year. Legend has it that exams always get harder or a higher level of difficulty is added to the newer exams. So my advice would be to take it now.
First some prerequisites:
1. Get the reference guide. The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide at http://www.usgbc.org/Store/PublicationsList.aspx?CMSPageID=1518
http://www.intheleed.com/what-to-study/
2. Get a copy of a suitable mock exam with answers. (I used the *** v2.1 mock exam with answers)
3. Get access to the USGBC website. [Membership required]
4. Schedule the exam. It doesn't cost anything to move it, if you do so more than two business days before your exam. (Check that.) Scheduling the exam forces you to move on studying. Also, Prometric didn't charge me until after I took the exam, so there doesn't seem to be any "upfront" cost to doing this. (Check this as well.)
Now, how to study:
A. Download the LEED-NC checklist-v2.2.xls from USGBC (excel format).
B. Use this as a basis to make your own study/cheat sheet.
C. In excel add, three more columns with the headings: Requirements, Submittals, References
D. Start filling these out. The act of looking them up and filling them out kinda forces you to go through the reference book step-by-step. Filling out your cheat sheet also gives you a "goal" and sense of accomplishment. If you just try to read the book alone, it get's pretty dry and seems a bit overwhelming. (BONUS: when you're done with your sheet, it also gives you a quick reference to some of the major contents of the exam.)
E. But, do read the entire reference guide
F. Review definitions at the end ofthe Reference guide.
G. Go to USGBC website and review the following:
- process to certify a building, including steps to take. Generally how fees are calculated, review periods, and under what LEED (NC, CI, etc.)?
- CIR process: how to do it.
H. Test yourself.
I. Do the mock exam and check your answers. Review weak areas. Move the exam date if you're freaking out.
J.Take the exam.
Web Links:
http://www.usgbc.org/
http://www.gbci.org/
http://www.intheleed.com/
The ARE Forum (Has discussion on the LEED Exam):
http://www.areforum.org/
http://www.areforum.org/forums/search.php?s=&q=leed
http://www.areforum.org/forums/forum12/12831.html
LEED Study Guide: http://ppi2pass.com/ppi/PPIShop_ct_LEED
http://www.buildinggreen.com/live/index.cfm/2008/3/13/LEED-AP-Practice-Exam-Test-USGBC
Good Luck,
Saundra Little, AIA, LEED AP NOMA
Wednesday, December 17
2009 Board Members Announced
NOMA Detroit recently hosted their annual Holiday Cheer Gathering on a snowy Tuesday, December 16th. Amist peers, drinks, food, and fun, the 2009 Board of Directors was announced. The new Board of Directors will assume their positions for a 1-year term beginning January 1, 2009 as follows:
Kenneth Crutcher, President
NOMA-D would like to thank all those who came to the Holiday Cheer Gathering despite the weather to show your support for our chapter.
Kenneth Crutcher, President
Tiffany Brown, Vice President
Darron Green, Past President
Saundra Little, President Elect
Louis Fisher, Treasurer
Terrance German, Secretary
At-Large Directors
-Karen Davis
-Sybil Griffin
-Craig Wilkins
-Damon Dickerson (Student Representative, UofM)
NOMA-D would like to thank all those who came to the Holiday Cheer Gathering despite the weather to show your support for our chapter.
Wednesday, December 3
Vote for NOMAD 2009 At-large Directors
NOMAD members:
Click on the link at the top right of the sidebar to electronically cast your vote for Directors and Student Representatives, the remaining positions for the 2009 election. Voting closes on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.
The Nominating Committee
Click on the link at the top right of the sidebar to electronically cast your vote for Directors and Student Representatives, the remaining positions for the 2009 election. Voting closes on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.
The Nominating Committee
Monday, November 10
CONGRATULATIONS TO NOMA DETROIT MEMBERS!
Congratulations to NOMAD member company Hamilton Anderson Associates for winning the 1st Place Honor Award, part of the 2008 NOMA Design Awards given at the National Conference in Washington, DC last month.
Congratulations to member architect and NOMAD Vice President, Kenneth Crutcher, named to the Planning Commission of the City of Farmington for a three-year term.
Congratulations to member architect and NOMAD Vice President, Kenneth Crutcher, named to the Planning Commission of the City of Farmington for a three-year term.
NOMA Midwest Conference
To: All Midwest NOMA Professionals and Students
From: Kevin M. Holland AIA NOMA, Midwest Region Vice-President
Re: Midwest Region Conference 2009
Good evening,
I am sending this out to as many of you as possible. Please feel free to forward to other professionals and students as you may see fit.
Shortly after the conclusion of our Annual Conference in Washington, DC, the necessity of establishing a mid-year conference just for the region occurred to me.
I have had the opportunity to discuss this with members of INOMA and the student chapter presidents at IIT and UIUC.
We are, on very short-notice, planning a very condensed conference for Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2009 on the campus of the University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign. Thanks to the UIUC NOMAS chapter, and in particular, Leeswan Bolden, we have secured both the Architecture Building and Temple Hoyne Buell Hall for these dates.
We do realize that January will be upon us very quickly, and many of you may feel that this effort is extremely aggressive, however; this particular weekend is just before MLK day and for the students, is probably the least intrusive on their academic schedules. Also, I would like to emphasize that this conference is not to compete nor replace the annual UIUC Symposium. In fact, we would strongly encourage NOMAS to continue planning and maintain the tradition of the symposium.
This conference would consist of a much focused event in the customary, three-tracks (students, interns and professionals) and the intent is to provide immediately-useful information which can be applied directly to a very purposeful event. (Click on schedule at right.) By which, on the first day, I propose:
For the students: a half-day resume and portfolio workshop with the opportunity to rewrite resumes on the spot. Immediately following this workshop would be a half-day job fair in which all NOMA firms are invited as well as, majority firms within the Midwest region.
For the professional interns: a full-day (or possibly, a two-day if the interns are willing to come in on Friday) ARE Workshop on both General Structures and Lateral Forces conducted by Marc Mitalski PE of Illinois-based, PREPA.R.E. Immediately following this workshop, any intern who is eligible, should be confident about taking and passing these difficult exams.
For the professionals: a half-day seminar on the State of the Economy and its impact on the Architectural Industry and a LEED Exam Workshop (with practice tests) conducted by Everblue Energy.
The second day would consist of a half-day charette of teams composed of both professionals and students and the second half of the day would be a body meeting in which a structure similar to the national body would be put in place at the regional level. For instance, I believe that the region needs to have at the very least, a treasurer, secretary, membership chair and two student representatives, among others.
In order to be successful, we need your input, willingness and commitment to attend this event. We need participation from all professional and student chapters from Detroit to Manhattan, Kansas. There will, of course, be a registration fee, which has not been determined, however; be very confident that the registration fee will be significantly less than was the fee for the national conference. However; the first requirement for registration will be the payment of National dues. We cannot extend invitations to firms for the job fair nor sign any agreements regarding workshops without your commitment therefore; please respond to me directly regarding your willingness to attend by this Friday, November 7, 2008, so that we might plan accordingly.
I hope that you will find this to be a cause worthy of your time and of your attention. Thanks for you consideration.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Holland AIA Senior Associate
Director of Indianapolis Operations
MOODY•NOLAN, INC.
Architecture Civil Engineering Interior Architecture
200 South Meridian Street, Suite 440
Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
ph: 317.916.4082 fx: 317.916.4083
From: Kevin M. Holland AIA NOMA, Midwest Region Vice-President
Re: Midwest Region Conference 2009
Good evening,
I am sending this out to as many of you as possible. Please feel free to forward to other professionals and students as you may see fit.
Shortly after the conclusion of our Annual Conference in Washington, DC, the necessity of establishing a mid-year conference just for the region occurred to me.
I have had the opportunity to discuss this with members of INOMA and the student chapter presidents at IIT and UIUC.
We are, on very short-notice, planning a very condensed conference for Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2009 on the campus of the University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign. Thanks to the UIUC NOMAS chapter, and in particular, Leeswan Bolden, we have secured both the Architecture Building and Temple Hoyne Buell Hall for these dates.
We do realize that January will be upon us very quickly, and many of you may feel that this effort is extremely aggressive, however; this particular weekend is just before MLK day and for the students, is probably the least intrusive on their academic schedules. Also, I would like to emphasize that this conference is not to compete nor replace the annual UIUC Symposium. In fact, we would strongly encourage NOMAS to continue planning and maintain the tradition of the symposium.
This conference would consist of a much focused event in the customary, three-tracks (students, interns and professionals) and the intent is to provide immediately-useful information which can be applied directly to a very purposeful event. (Click on schedule at right.) By which, on the first day, I propose:
For the students: a half-day resume and portfolio workshop with the opportunity to rewrite resumes on the spot. Immediately following this workshop would be a half-day job fair in which all NOMA firms are invited as well as, majority firms within the Midwest region.
For the professional interns: a full-day (or possibly, a two-day if the interns are willing to come in on Friday) ARE Workshop on both General Structures and Lateral Forces conducted by Marc Mitalski PE of Illinois-based, PREPA.R.E. Immediately following this workshop, any intern who is eligible, should be confident about taking and passing these difficult exams.
For the professionals: a half-day seminar on the State of the Economy and its impact on the Architectural Industry and a LEED Exam Workshop (with practice tests) conducted by Everblue Energy.
The second day would consist of a half-day charette of teams composed of both professionals and students and the second half of the day would be a body meeting in which a structure similar to the national body would be put in place at the regional level. For instance, I believe that the region needs to have at the very least, a treasurer, secretary, membership chair and two student representatives, among others.
In order to be successful, we need your input, willingness and commitment to attend this event. We need participation from all professional and student chapters from Detroit to Manhattan, Kansas. There will, of course, be a registration fee, which has not been determined, however; be very confident that the registration fee will be significantly less than was the fee for the national conference. However; the first requirement for registration will be the payment of National dues. We cannot extend invitations to firms for the job fair nor sign any agreements regarding workshops without your commitment therefore; please respond to me directly regarding your willingness to attend by this Friday, November 7, 2008, so that we might plan accordingly.
I hope that you will find this to be a cause worthy of your time and of your attention. Thanks for you consideration.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Holland AIA Senior Associate
Director of Indianapolis Operations
MOODY•NOLAN, INC.
Architecture Civil Engineering Interior Architecture
200 South Meridian Street, Suite 440
Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
ph: 317.916.4082 fx: 317.916.4083
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