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Town Halls:
Hartford & Fairfield

September 10 & 17, 2018
Over 50 architects attended one
of the two important town halls
that took place on September
10th at the University of Hartford,
and September 17th at Fairfield
University.
These evenings provided architects
the ability to voice their thoughts
and ideas on AIA Connecticut
and the advancement of the
organization. Nancy Alexander
of Lumenance Consulting LLC is
the consultant working with the
strategic planning committee and Pequot Library Tour 2015 International
staff. She facilitated both events Details for Masonry
asking members thought-provoking September 13, 2018 Construction - Residential Code (IRC)
questions about the future of AIA On September 13th, AIA Connecticut Back to Basics Update
Connecticut and what they value members had the opportunity
most about the organization. to tour 2018 CT Treasures Award September 18, 2018 September 20, 2018
Attendees conversed on the key Winner Pequot Library in Southport, The Harry Bennett Branch of The
matters needed to position the CT. Co-Facilitated by Jack Franzen, On September 18th, AIA Ferguson Library welcomed AIA
association for growth, commitment, FAIA, his colleagues John Stevens, Connecticut welcomed Richard Connecticut and its’ members for
community outreach, diversity, and AIA, and Bill Manderville of Tallman Filloramo, Director of Industry the 2015 International Residential
advocacy. Through these exercises, Building Company, the tour featured Development and Technical Code Update.
information will be provided to an historical overview of the Services for the International
assist the board of directors and building and described in detail Masonry Institute New England This program was presented by
the strategic planning committee in the process of restoring the rare Region, and a full house of AIA Milton Gregory "Greg" Grew, AIA
formulating a 5-year plan. books and manuscripts room. From Connecticut members to its’ a practicing architect, municipal
building official and code
Additionally, the strategic planning the unique glass floor tiles to the Training Room for the Details for consultant. Greg focused on the
Masonry Construction- Back to
committee has been reaching out exquisite iron detail of the bookends Basics program. significant changes from the 2012
to other stakeholders, associations, on the stacks, Jack shared insights codes to the 2015, highlighting the
legislators, vendors, etc., asking for and anecdotes he and his team This program focused on the use of Connecticut amendments. The
their assessments and observations faced throughout the project. As a specific materials that comply with engaged attendees were informed
about AIA Connecticut. Finally, beloved institution, meticulous care code, energy, safety and moisture the new Connecticut amended
a brief survey will be sent to all was taken to highlight the history control requirements for masonry, codes will be available for purchase
members that did not attend and beauty of the Pequot, which tile and restoration projects. The early to mid-October!
the town halls before a strategic serves as the heart and brains of AIA Connecticut members enjoyed
planning retreat of the key members the community. a hearty breakfast before sitting
is held on October 20th. down for the two hour program
We thank all the members who gave absorbing information for their
next masonry project.
their time to collaborate on this
significant effort.

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