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May Bond Panel Discussion
April 25, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
Bartlett Cocke
3330 Caseybridge Ct,
Austin, TX 78744
Free parking on-site
Presenters:
Jimmy Jones, Construction Manager, Georgetown ISD
Kirby Campbell, Executive Director of Support Services, Georgetown ISD
Mike Brooks, Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations, Elgin ISD
Calen Shearer, Vice President, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
Sean Stevens, Central Texas VP of Operations, Bartlett Cocke General Contractor
Cost to Attend:
Members: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: Free
Tour & Luncheon
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
Chaparral High School
400 Chaparral Rd.,
Killeen, TX 76542
Showcase Chaparral High School, Killeen ISD.
Presenters:
James Fauver, Sarah Willis, Josh Katkoski
Learning Objectives:
Cost-benefit analysis of glulam structure vs steel.
Concrete tilt wall backup wall with traditional cavity and masonry veneer.
Site-cast / pre-cast concrete scoreboard structure.
Student safety, lockdown barriers, combination lockdown and fire barriers.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: PBK Architects
Landscape Architect: Coleman & Associates
Structural Engineer: Dunaway Associates
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: LEAF Engineers
Civil Engineer: Walker Partners
Contractor: American Constructors
Specialized Consultants: Sound and Acoustics – BAi
Owner: Killeen Independent School District
Cost to Attend:
Members: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: Free
Registration closes on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Event Sponsors:
Tour & Presentation
Friday, February 16, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
St. Austin Catholic Church & School
2026 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
Vertical School in an Urban Area: How a focus on safety and wellness along with the site itself informed the site design and building design of this vertical PK-8 school on a mixed-use site in an urban area.
- Introduction to the project. Overview of the team (owners, program manager, developer, designers, contractor). Overview of the urban project site across the street from the University of Texas Austin and multi-use facility (church, school, parking garage, university housing, rectory, shared outdoor spaces, public alley). Story of how the project came to be.
- Planning for safety and security is always of special concern when designing a facility for children. The building layout and technology worked together in a very intentional way to address the unique safety challenges of a multi-level, multi-use facility in an urban area.
- Outdoor spaces are an integral part of St. Austin’s program for fitness, academics, and mental health. Outdoor spaces contribute to the health and wellness of its occupants. How St. Austin integrated meaningful outdoor areas and outdoor connections in a vertical school.
- How the urban site helped inform the design of this school – from the safety challenges of incorporating an urban alley with a skybridge above with a 29-story residential tower for university students and a church that opens its doors to the homeless – all within a footprint that 2 inches away from the property line.
Presenters:
Page, FGM Architects, Windsor Group, Christopher Kennedy, Datum Engineers
Limited to 75 attendees – sign up today!
Cost to Attend:
Members: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsor: $250
Event Sponsors:
Panel Conversation
Friday, January 19, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
CORE Office Interiors
10300 Metric Blvd
Austin, TX 78758
A4LE will be kicking off the New Year with a conversation with local professionals and local District Operation team members.
Let's Talk About the Market
This will be a Panel Conversation with Regional School Districts, General Contractor and Architect. The Panelists will discuss current market conditions, current projects and the future.
Thank you, Russ Johnson, True North Consulting for moderating.
Panelists:
- Brandon Cardwell, Hutto ISD
- Jimmy Jones and Kirby Campbell, Georgetown ISD
- Darell Metcalf, Del Valle ISD
- James Cronkle, Dripping Springs ISD
- Burton Hackney, Joeris Construction
- Johnathan Loiselle, DLR Group
Thank you to our Lunch Sponsors, True North and Joeris General Contractors along with our donated space at CORE Office Interiors.
We look forward to the conversation and seeing you all there.
Agenda:
| 11:30 AM
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Networking and Lunch
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| 12:00 – 1:00 PM
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Presentation
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Cost to Attend:
Members: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsor: $250
Registration closes January 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm Central.
Space Sponsor:
Lunch Sponsors:
Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
4:30 – 8:00 PM
Haymaker
2310 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
We are excited to announce that our upcoming event will be held as an open house style flow. This means that you can join us at your convenience, anytime during the event hours. We look forward to welcoming you to our event and engage with us in a way that works best for you. See you soon!
Free to attend, please RSVP.
Lunch & Tour
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The University of Texas
J. Dan Brown Player Development Facility
DLR Group’s design of this new 23,000sf indoor baseball training facility for the University of Texas allows the Longhorns to take the development of their student-athletes to a higher level just steps away from their home playing field. The addition includes an indoor three lane pitching lab featuring Trackman ball-tracking technology and an adjacent video room to analyze film in a matter of seconds. The 6,000 SF hitting facility is home to three oversized batting cages with retractable netting for ultimate flexibility. A weight room and cardio mezzanine more than triples the size of the previous baseball weight room. Office space on the upper mezzanine level accommodates team offices and provides a unique perspective for players and coaches to view practice activities below, and into the stadium to the north. The building includes an alumni/umpire locker room, and a nutrition bar inside the weight room for players to recharge their bodies (and their phones),and serves as an additional social space within the facility. A central circulation spine running the length of the facility is key to the recruiting path that celebrates the program’s history and tradition while showcasing the amenities that allow present and future players to reach their maximum potential.
DLR Group provided programming, architecture, and interiors in association with O'Connell Robertson engineering and construction administration. The project was constructed by The Burt Group.
Softball Player Development Facility
Connected directly to Red and Charline McCombs Field, the new 18,000 sf player development facility provides a modern front door for the softball program. The two-story lobby atrium welcomes visitors with multiple “Instagram moments” allowing them to commemorate their visit surrounded by the legacy and history of the storied Longhorn softball program. Student-athletes are able to conduct their day-to-day activities year-round in the new locker room, player lounge, team classroom, hitting tunnels, and athletic medicine areas which can all be accessed directly from the playing field. Coaches and staff inhabit offices, meeting spaces, equipment, and laundry facilities surrounding the team spaces fostering camaraderie and a family atmosphere.
DLR Group provided programming, architecture, and interiors in association with O'Connell Robertson engineering and construction administration. The project was constructed by DPR.
Presenter:
David Ciavarella, AIA, DLR Group
Project Team:
Architect of Record: DLR Group
Contractor: The Burt Group, UT Player Development Facility and DPR, UT Softball Player Development Facility
Specialized Consultants: Engineering and Construction Administration – O'Connell Robertson
Owner: University of Texas
Agenda:
| 11:30 am |
Networking and Lunch |
| 12 noon – 1:00 pm |
Presentation and Tour |
The 2 UT Projects are adjacent to each other. We will divide into 2 groups for the tours.
Free Parking at parking garage just west of the baseball stadium.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $20
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsors
Chapter Conference
November 10, 2023
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
AI Is Coming – What's Next?
How Technology Shapes Instruction, Learning, and the Built Environment
The Central Texas Chapter's 2023 conference will address the emergence of artificial intelligence in education and examine the impacts on educational policy, instruction, and the potential impact on the built environment. The program will include a keynote address by Intel's Educational Technologist Snow White, a superintendents' panel, and a panel discussion of technology and instructional experts.
Speaker:
Snow White, Director of Educational Sales, Intel
Cost to Attend:
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
School District Personnel: Free
Sponsors: $300
Event Sponsors
Lunch & Tour
October 20, 2023
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Austin Community College's Rio Grande Campus
816 W 12th Street,
Austin, TX 78701
Austin Community College's Rio Grande Campus, a beloved historic landmark, endured decades of deferred maintenance and incremental renovations. Dark, disconnected spaces, inaccessibility, and outdated systems prevented ACC Rio Grande from providing quality, affordable community education. Through a human-centered approach to sustainability and design, the 19th-century campus was reimagined for 21st-century learning. Transforming two interior light wells into atria became critical to the building's reorganization and circulation. Capped with a translucent ETFE roof system, sunlight fills the now-conditioned atria spaces. The central engine of the campus is a Army Futures Command Center, a 169-seat Accelerator Lab and library, surrounded by six high-tech science labs, classrooms for Gallaudet University's deaf and hard-of-hearing students, a cafeteria, and study areas for an activated, mixed-use campus. Restored arched windows offer panoramic views of Austin. The 108-year-old building has transformed into an accessible, LEED Platinum campus that inspires, educates, enriches, and prepares students of diverse backgrounds and abilities for the future.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Studio 8 and Overland
Contractor: Bartlett Cocke
Owner: Austin Community College
Members: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: FREE
Registration closes October 19 at 10 am Central.
Event Sponsors:
Chapter Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Dogwood – Domain Northside
11420 Rock Rose Ave, #130
Austin, TX 78758
Members: $10 |
Non Members $20 |
School District Personnel: FREE
Registration closes on October 1, 2023.
Chapter Meeting & Tour
September 15, 2023
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
1.5 LU Credits –
AIA CES Course
Sunfield Elementary School
Hays CISD
155 Vista Gardens Dr
Buda, TX 78610
Members: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 | School District Personnel: FREE
Registration closes on September 13.
Event Sponsors
Chapter Golf Event
Thursday, August 3, 2023
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Rok Golf Social + Workshop
Rok Golf, 4040 S Lamar Blvd, Suite D, Austin, TX 78704
We know that Texas heat is raging, but it's never too early to get some practice in ahead of those fall and winter golf tournaments! The Emerging Professionals Committee would like to invite the whole Central Texas Chapter to join us at Rok Golf to beat the heat and practice your swing in their golf simulation bays. We’ve even got some trainers to help you improve your game and really impress folks come fall. Bring your own clubs or borrow theirs – join us and take this opportunity to learn a new skill or level up your existing skills!
Members: FREE |
Non-Members: $10
Event Sponsors
Thank you all of these amazing sponsors for supporting this event!
Lunch Meeting & Tour
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Dripping Springs ISD
11091 Darden Hill Rd,
Driftwood, TX 78619
Activating “Space” for Place-Based Learning and Holistic Wellbeing
1.5 LU Credit
When the spaces we inhabit are endowed with meaning and support our needs, they become emotionally connected places of significance that provide opportunities for growth and connection, and support wellbeing. The sensory and cognitive experience of engaging with “place” evolves as children develop, making the activation of “place” in their education and alignment between a child’s development and their learning environment an opportunity for thoughtful design to enhance connection and support exploration, engagement, belongingness, and holistic wellbeing. Situated in the hill country, the design of Cypress Springs Elementary in Dripping Springs ISD connects students to the natural landscape and provides a beneficial sense of “place” to support students’ growth and overall educational experience. This presentation will connect research-based insights from place attachment theory and the place-based learning model with the design to explore the ways in which design can activate “place” in education for learning and wellbeing.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of place attachment theory and the significance of cognitive-emotional person-place bonds in school facilities for supporting wellbeing.
- Explore place-based learning and the many ways connecting students to “place” can inspire engaging learning experiences and community connections.
- Recognize developmental considerations for connecting students to “place” and engaging them with place-based learning opportunities.
- Apply insights from place attachment theory and place-based learning to the design of spaces for learning.
Members: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel Members: Free
Event Sponsor: $250
Event Sponsors
Summer Social
Friday, May 19, 2023
3:00 – 6:00 pm
Bartlett Cocke
3330 Caseybridge Ct.
Austin, TX
Free to attend – please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Event Sponsor: $250
May Bond Panel Discussion
April 14, 2023
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
MooreCo Showroom
4930 S. Congress, Suite 305
Austin, TX 78745
Come join us to listen and learn several Central School Districts about their upcoming May Bond Elections.
FREE to attend, please RSVP.
Spring Social
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
4:30 – 7:00 PM
The Dogwood @ The Domain
11420 Rock Rose Ave #130
Austin, TX 78758
Come join us for this FREE event featuring drinks +
appetizers + fun.
Please RSVP for an accurate headcount.
Chapter Meeting
Friday, February 17, 2023
11:30 – 1:00 PM CST
Smith Elementary School
Del Valle ISD
Smith Elementary School Replacement
Join us for lunch and a presentation of Smith Elementary School. Tour to follow.
This program is a case study of the new Smith Elementary School which replaces a 50 year old campus that was constructed in many phases. The new campus overcame many challenges including a tight site with a single-story design, preserving and enhancing campus culture, designing for every learner, and maintaining a safe space for students throughout construction. See the new vision Del Valle ISD has for the future of education.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the team approached designing for different learning styles to better serve students with varying needs.
- This campus was built on an active campus. Learn how the team designed and constructed with student health and safety in mind.
- Learn how the planning preserved aspects of the campus the community was proud of and made students and educators feel valued and important through the new building design.
- Understand the planning process to design one school on two very different sites. See how the team expanded the campus by connecting it to an adjacent middle school and incorporating a child development center on the same site.
Facilitators:
- Josh Mayfield, American Constructors
- Heather Rule, Project Architect, Pfluger
- Steven Alves, Executive Director of Maintenance, Transportation, and Construction, Del Valle ISD
- Tony Plascencia, Project Designer, Pfluger
- Jessica Molter, Managing Principal, Pfluger
- Dr. Annette Tielle, Superintendent of Schools, Del Valle ISD
Members: $10 | School Districts: FREE | Non-Members: $20
Registration closes February 15 at 5:00 pm Central.
Event Sponsors:
Chapter Meeting
January 20, 2023
11:15 – 1:00 PM CST
Core Office Interiors Showroom
10300 Metric Blvd, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758
Design and Construction Panel Discussion
Happy New Year! Our Chapter is kicking off 2023 with a Design and Construction Panel Discussion. Our guest panelists will bring perspectives for an interactive talk covering Architecture, Construction, Program Management, Cost Estimating and local School Districts.
We're lucky to have this robust group of panelists lined up:
We're also working to bring in a third-party cost estimator – stay tuned! Come join us!
Members: $10 | School Districts: FREE | Non-Members: $20
Event Sponsor:
Holiday Party
Monday, December 5, 2022
4:30 – 7:00 pm
The Dogwood – Rock Rose
11420 Rock Rose Ave
Austin TX
Members / School District: FREE | Non-members: $20
Please RSVP for an accurate headcount
Chapter Conference
Thursday, November 3, 2022
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Austin Central Library
710 W. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
Cost to Attend:
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
School District Personnel: Free
Sponsors: $300
| Conference Schedule |
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8:00 am – 8:35 am |
Breakfast & Networking |
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8:35 am – 9:10 am |
Opening Remarks and Introductions |
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9:10 am – 10:40 am |
Keynote Speaker: John Baker of Safe and Sound Schools
John Baker is passionate about school safety. He married a teacher 32 years ago and
watches her go to work teaching third grade every day. He works as the Chief of Police for
the Lancaster Lebanon IU13 School Police Department, which provides police services to 22 public school districts and 150 non-public schools in South Central Pennsylvania.
John combines his career experience, degrees and professional certification along with down home practicality and simplicity to come up with solutions to help keep our kids and school staff safe. He now speaks to groups around the country to help them solve their unique safety and security needs so that they can focus on what is most important to them… investing in the children of their community.
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10:40 am – 10:50 am |
Break
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10:50 am – 11:05 am |
Student Voice |
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11:05 am – 12:05 pm |
Safety & Security Panel Discussion:
A panel of security professionals from our local districts will discuss challenges they face in planning for campus safety.
Dr. Sheryl Victorian, Police Chief, City of Waco
Dr. Amy Grosso, Round Rock ISD Behavioral Health
Dr. Liza Cunningham, Lorena ISD Principal
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12:05 pm – 12:20 pm |
Break / Lunch
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12:20 pm – 1:20 pm |
Superintendents Panel Discussion:
Moderator Russ Johnson will guide a discussion of several safety and security topics with local superintendents.
Dr. Steve Snell, Liberty Hill ISD
Paul Michalewicz, Florence ISD
Dr. Doug Killian, Pflugerville ISD
Travis Fanning, Beeville ISD
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1:20 pm – 1:30 pm |
Closing Remarks |
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1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
Networking |
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1 LU Credit
Austin Community College
Highland Campus, Building 2000
6001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Photo Credit: Dror Baldinger
Join us for a presentation and tour of the 2022 ULI Impact Award Winner for Best Innovation.
Highland campus Building 2000 is the largest piece of Austin Community
College's continued transformation of the old Highland Mall site into a thriving
hub for post-secondary education. With a wide array of educational programs,
on-site industry partner training and performance/display venues, the campus
gives the ACC student countless opportunities to grow.
Parking: Park for free in the ACC garage. Enter the Paseo on the upper level and travel down the exterior stairs. Once on the lower level walk back under the stairs to enter the building. Proceed to the lecture hall.
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Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20 | School District Personnel: Free
Register online by Monday, October 17, 2022
This is meeting is a joint presentation provided by:
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1 LU Credit
Blazier Intermediate School
8801 Vertex Blvd.
Austin, TX 78747
An unprecedented grade 4-8 facility for Austin ISD, the Blazier Intermediate campus fulfills the vision for a comprehensive educational village to serve grades PK-8 between the existing Blazier Elementary and new Intermediate campus. Unique program requirements translated into a building with flexible core spaces creating multiple opportunities for interactions between students of all grade levels, while enabling efficient supervision. Phase 1 accommodates grades 4, 5 and 6 with a future phase expanding athletics and adding grades 7 and 8. Flexibility is at the core of the guiding principles for this campus designed to serve multi-age, multi-purpose, and long-range planning goals.
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20 | School District Personnel: Free
Register online by Monday, September 12, 2022
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Event
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
4:30 – 7:30 PM
Ping Pong Social
Smash ATX,
213 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Join the Central Texas EP Committee for a fun networking social at Smash ATX! This is a “Bring An EP” event, so all career levels are welcome but we encourage everyone to bring an emerging professional with them.
Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10
Deadline to register: September 5, 2022
Lunch Meeting
August 10, 2022
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1 LU Credit
Presentation and Tour 2021-2022 Caudill Award Recipient
Austin ISD Doss Elementary School
7005 Northledge Drive
Austin, TX 78731
Identified as the "School in the Trees", the new Doss Elementary School was intended from its inception to support Austin ISD's new education specifications and the District's educational objectives for generations to come while also engaging the rich traditions, history, and character of the original Doss school and the neighboring community. Doss Elementary embraces those objectives as well as sustainability and wellness principles that further enrich its students.
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20 | School District Personnel: Free
Register online by Tuesday, August 8, 2022
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Event
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
8:00 AM
Coffee + Conversations
Monkey Nest Coffee
5353 Burnet Rd.
Come join your fellow emerging professionals for a casual, morning meetup. Come and go whenever you'd like! We will be in the private room at the back of the coffee shop.
Members: Free | Non-Members: $5
Lunch Meeting
July 21, 2022
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1 LU Credit
A Case Study in UniversALL Design
Austin ISD Rosedale School
7505 Silvercrest Drive
Austin, TX 78757
For Austin ISD families whose children have significant special needs, the Rosedale School offers one simple message:
"Independence is Taught Here". Join us for the story of how the collaborative planning and design process for the modernized Rosedale School resulted in learning environments with specialized spaces and accommodations needed to serve its student populations as well as a school with an engaging spirit of place including connections to nature and local experiences.
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20 | School District Personnel: Free
Register online by Tuesday, July 20, 2022
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Event
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Board & Committee Leadership
Daltile Showroom
2424 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704
Light bites and beverages will be provided
Please join us for Part 2of our Leadership Series on June 22, 2022.
Board Members and Committee Chairs of the Central Texas A4LE Chapter will share about their roles within our organization. You’ll get to hear about who they collaborate with and what to expect. Let’s get to prepped and ready to get involved and volunteer next year!
Members: Free | Non-Members: $5
Summer Social
Thursday, June 9, 2022
4:30 – 7:30 pm
Party on the Lawn
Coleman & Associates
9890 Silver Mountain Dr
Austin, TX 78737
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20
School District Personnel: Free
Sponsor:
Construction Site Tour
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary School
13901 FM 969
Austin, TX 78724
Join us for a construction site tour of Hornsby-Dunlap ES, led by an emerging professional from the design team. EP Tours are an opportunity for EPs to learn from each other and present their work. After the tour there will be a networking happy hour.
Members: FREE | Non-Members: $5
Sponsored by:
Chapter Meeting
May 11, 2022
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning, Georgetown ISD
507 E. University Ave., Georgetown, TX 78628
TEA Standards Update
Speaker: Kerry Brady, AIA, Esq., REFP, Huckabee
1 AIA LU Credit
Space is limited to 60 participants.
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20 | School District Personnel: Free
Sponsors:
Pitch & Putt Networking Event
April 27, 2022
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Drive
This is a "Bring your EP" event!
Raffle tickets will be provided to every Emerging
Professional in attendance AND to anyone who brings
an EP with them. More EPs = More chances to win!
Snacks & refreshments will be provided.
Members: FREE | Non-Members: $5
Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
1 AIA LU Credit
1500 Ty Cobb Place
Round Rock, TX 78665
Redbud Elementary School:
Designing with Biophilic Principles
The presentation will cover the educational benefits of biophilic design in schools, how to implement them in the school environment and showcase Round Rock ISD's Redbud Elementary School as a case study.
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20 | School District Personnel: Free
Emerging Professionals Event
March 15, 2022
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Eastside Early College High School
900 Thompson Street, Austin, TX 78702
“By EPs for EPs” Building Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Eastside ECHS, led by an emerging professional from
the design team. This event is intended to create opportunities for EPs to learn from
each other and present their work. After the tour will be a networking happy hour
Members: FREE | Non-Members: $5
Emerging Professionals Event
February 23, 2022
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Daltile Showroom
2424 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Organizational Leadership 101
Please join us for part one of three of our “Leadership Series”.
Jim Brady, Sita Lakshminarayan, Angela Whitaker-Williams and Courtney Lange will each share their roadmap to leadership and board positions with A4LE. They will also describe what these positions entail and how it supplements career growth.
Q & A session to follow.
Speakers:
Jim Brady
PK-14 School Facilities Planner,
Architect & Community Advocate
A4LE Past Region & International
Board (CEFPI)
Sita Lakshminarayan
Vice President, BLGY Architecture
A4LE Region Past President
Angela Whitaker-Williams
Principal, Perkins+Will
A4LE Region President-Elect
Courtney Lange
Associate II, PBK Architects
A4LE Region EP Committee
Member
Light bites and happy hour beverages will be provided.
Members: FREE | Non-Members: $5
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
11:45 am – 1:00 pm Central
Details Matter! – Common TAS Issues in Schools
Featuring:
- John A. Rickard, AIA, PE, RAS, P3 Consulting
- James A. Rickard, P3 Consulting
Member: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: Free
You must register by February 8, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The link to join will be sent out the morning of the event.
Emerging Professionals Event
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center Fortlandia Tour
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
To kick this new year off, join the Central Texas EPs on a special guided tour of this year’s Fortlandia exhibit at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center! We’ll have the opportunity to hear about these imaginative play structures from an outdoor learning expert, and EPs will have the opportunity to dive deep into what makes outdoor learning and play spaces engaging and successful.
Free to attend, please RSVP.
Virtual Meeting
January 12, 2022
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Central
1 AIA LU Credit
Construction Costs and Scheduling for 2022 Educational Projects
Panel Discussion Featuring:
- Justin Huling with American
Constructors
- Laura Malek with Bartlett
Cocke General Contractors
- Invited sub-contractors.
- Moderated by Russ Johnson
with True North Consulting
Group
Member: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: Free
You must complete registration by 6:00 pm January 11th in order to receive the link to join the meeting.
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
11:45 am – 1:00 pm Central
1 LU Credit
Hutto 9th Grade Center
A Tale of Two Schools: One District’s Story of Growth and the Start of a Second High School
Communities are built around the common ground and history developed through the shared experience of one local high school. But, when population growth starts to force the issue of a second high school, what is the impact on these communities? Join us for the story of one central Texas school district’s journey and the decisions that guided them along this process.
Agenda:
| 11:45 AM |
Networking – “Join a Table” |
| 11:50 AM |
Chapter Business |
| 12:00 PM |
Presentation by Pfluger |
Member: $10 |
Non-Members: $20 |
School District Personnel: Free
Register by Tuesday December 14 at 5:00 pm. Airmeet link will be sent early morning on December 15.
Event Sponsor
Emerging Professionals Holiday Happy Hour
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
5:00 – 8:00 pm
The Upside at East Austin Hotel
1108 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Happy Holidays EPs! Come join us and celebrate the
holidays by spreading good cheer and networking with
fellow emerging professionals at The Upside at East
Austin. Food and drinks will be provided.
Emerging Professionals Care Card Event
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial Terrace, Austin, TX 78758
EPs come join us and give back! This event will include
creating Care Cards for Foundation Communities while
enjoying happy hour at Austin Beerworks. Care Cards are
added to grocery deliveries for residents which are
provided in partnership with Central Texas Food Bank.
Virtual Chapter Conference
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Design Through Their Lens
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
| AGENDA |
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Welcome |
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Design Thinking Presentation / Workshop |
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Campus Educator / Student Panel |
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Superintendent Panel |
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Closing |
| REGISTRATION |
| $40 |
Member |
| $50 |
Non-Member |
| $20 |
School District Personnel |
| $250 |
Sponsorship
- 1 Complimentary Conference Pass
- Firm Logo on Conference Sponsorship
Slides, A4LE Website and Email Blasts
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Registration closes at 10 am Central on November 3, 2021. Link to join will be sent the afternoon of November 3rd to all registered participants.
JEDI Panel
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Virtual via Air Meet
Agenda:
| 11:45 AM |
Networking – “Join a Table” |
| 12:00 PM |
Chapter Business |
| 12:15 PM |
Panel + Q&A |
| 1:15 PM |
Closing Remarks |
Part of our discussion will include an introduction
to the new TEA Guidelines, discussing the definition
of Inclusiveness, and reviewing the soon-to-be released
Educational Specification language.
Members $10 | Non-members $20 | School District Personnel FREE
Emerging Professionals Tour
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Brentwood Elementary School
6710 Arroyo Seco, Austin, TX 78757
Free to attend
Join us for the first in a series of “by EPs for EPs” events – our EP Tours. These tours will provide opportunities for emerging professionals to learn from each other, strengthening our network, while also giving emerging professionals the opportunity to present their work and professional experiences to their peers.
We’ll be getting a tour of the active construction at Brentwood Elementary School by the Bartlett Cocke construction team, with project-specific experiences and insights provided by one of our own local EPs from VLK Architects. Join us afterwards for a happy hour to connect and discuss the tour!
Please bring your own PPE. Add a note in your registration if you will need PPE provided for you.
Emerging Professionals Axe Throwing Tournament
September 15, 2021
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Urban Axes Austin
812 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
Come join us for drinks, snacks & socializing with fellow EPs.
Free to attend
*We will be following the City of Austin's COVID-19 guidelines at this event*
Virtual Lunch
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
To obtain CEU's or certificate, you must register AND attend the meeting
Rebuild Schools to Reinvent Education
Design Principles for a Changing World
Presented by Prakash Nair, AIA
This course will help architects in the following ways:
- Acquire new knowledge or skills
- Build upon or expand on current knowledge or skills
- Stay up to date on new developments in the field
- Learn about best practices
- Advance their careers by teaching content that will lead to additional certifications or degrees
- Think creatively and develop new ideas
Using the built learning environment as the template for change in the post-COVID world, this webinar will cover a range of architectural, educational and operational challenges that must be faced and overcome in order to create schools that are equitable, inclusive and deliver on the promise of a personalized education for every child.
This interactive session will address the following topics:
- Why traditional school design fails our children;
- The potential for post-COVID schools to accelerate education changes that are already underway;
- How equity and social justice can be catalyzed and made real by the design of learning spaces;
- Dealing with the challenges of putting theory into practice
- New technology tools to help teachers and students maximize the effectiveness of school facilities.
Interactive Presentation: 40 Mins
Q & A: 20 Mins
Prakash Nair, AIA
Founding President & CEO
Education Design International
Prakash Nair is a world-renowned architect, futurist and the Founding President & CEO of Education Design International. Over the past 20 years, Prakash has helped build EDI into the global leader for school design with innovative work in 52 countries on six continents. Prakash has won many international awards including the A4LE MacConnell Award.
Prakash has written dozens of articles in leading education journals, and he has written three books. His first book,
The Language of School Design is used as a textbook on school design at leading universities. His second book,
Blueprint for Tomorrow: Redesigning Schools for Student-Centered Learning was published by Harvard Education Press and has already become the industry gold standard for innovative school design worldwide.
Prakash served as an instructor for Harvard X “Leaders of Learning”, an online course which lets you explore and understand your own theories of learning and leadership. More than 230,000 people from around the world registered for and attended this course.
Agenda:
| 11:45 am – 12 noon |
Networking – “Join a Table” |
| 12 noon – 12:10 pm |
Welcome and chapter news from Sita Lakshminarayan |
| 12:10 pm – 1:15 pm |
Prakash Nair presents “REBUILD SCHOOLS TO REINVENT EDUCATION” |
Members $10 | Non-members $20 | School District FREE
Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 7th at 4 pm Central. You will receive an email with the AirMeet link the evening before the event. Please reach out to Donna Robinson at
[email protected] if you have trouble with registration or logging in.
Emerging Professionals Networking Social
August 25, 2021
4:30 – 7:30 pm
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W. Oltorf,
Austin, TX 78704
Join us at the ABGB for an evening of socializing with fellow Emerging Professionals. Grow your network and build relationships with colleagues around Austin. Appetizers and great drinks will be provided.
Members FREE | Non-members $20
*We will be following the City of Austin's COVID-19 guidelines at this event*
In-Person + Virtual Presentation
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
To obtain CEU's or certificate, you must register AND attend the meeting
Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning
How the Renovation of a Historical Campus Supports the Vision of Georgetown ISD
This month our program will consist of a presentation, active discussion, Q&A, and facility tour of the Hammerlun
Center for Learning & Leadership by Huckabee.
For the presentation of the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning, the Huckabee design team, Bartlett-Cocke, and
Georgetown ISD will provide rotating tours of different areas of the campus. Starting with the vision for the campus from the client’s
perspective, the tours will also touch on the exterior site and building renovations, while working with Federal, State, and Local
Historic Commissions. The project team will also discuss the design of the different administrative spaces, collaboration spaces, and
large group learning and professional training spaces. One of the tours will focus on the board room, how it was preserved yet
updated to address accessibility issues, improve acoustics, and provide a more energy efficient space. The project team will also
discuss the process of preserving the past yet infusing modern, sustainable materials and systems to create a flexible, adaptable
working and learning environment that supports the needs of administrators and teachers throughout the district.
This is a Hybrid Program, with In-Person and Virtual attendance options. Both attendance options will receive HSW
credit. This is our first hybrid program – please be patient as we work through process.
Based on the current Covid-19 risk, the Central Texas Chapter will adhere to the following guidelines. If you do not
wish to follow, please sign up for the virtual option.
In-Person Attendee Guidelines:
- Capacity limited to 50 people. Only registered attendees admitted, no drop-ins allowed
- Social distanced seating provided, tours will be in small groups
- Masking will be required, masks will also be provided on-site
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Hands-free sign-in via QR code
- Grab & Go Box Lunch provide at end of tour for safe enjoyment outdoors on-site or on your own
Virtual Attendees:
- AirMeet Platform – link sent the day before
- Live feed of chapter business & presentation
- Networking at the end – Join a Table
Agenda:
| 11:30 am |
Networking (in person and virtual) |
| 11:45 am |
Chapter Business – Sita Lakshminarayan (Live stream for virtual attendees) |
| 11:50 am |
Presentation by Huckabee with active discussion (Live stream for virtual attendees) |
| 12:00 pm |
Address by GISD Superintendent |
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12:15 pm |
Tour |
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1:15 pm |
Grab & Go lunch (network & eat outside) (Join A Table networking for virtual
attendees) |
Members $10 | Non-members $20 | School District FREE
Registration deadline is Monday, August 9th at midnight.
In-Person Attendees: You must register by deadline to attend / receive a lunch. No late registration accepted and no drop-ins
allowed.
Virtual Attendees: You will receive an email with the AirMeet link the evening before the event. Please reach out to
Donna Robinson if you have trouble with registration or logging in.
Emerging Professionals Volunteer Event
July 28, 2021
1:30 – 5:00 pm
Please arrive on time and stay for the full shift
Central Texas Food Bank Warehouse
6500 Metropolis Dr., Austin, TX 78744
CTFB is a mask optional facility for fully vaccinated volunteers
Let's help those in need!
Free to attend. Registration required. Drinks and appetizers will be provided following the event.
Virtual Presentation
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
To obtain CEU's or certificate, you must register AND attend the meeting
Cunningham Elementary School Teaching Kitchen
How the Teaching Kitchen at Cunningham Elementary School supports their culinary arts program
Come join us virtually for lunch for our regular monthly meeting.
The new Teaching Kitchen at Cunningham Elementary School has allowed the expansion of the PEAS program at their campus to include the goals of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. The program pillars include (1) appreciation of the source of food, (2) development of life skills through food, (3) nutrition and healthy eating and (4) development of culinary skills.
We will discuss the design development process including building placement, orientation and use with the existing PEAS culinary garden.
The new teaching kitchen was designed and constructed utilizing a premanufactured building. The presentation will share critical elements when designing and constructing this building type.
Agenda:
| 11:45 am |
Networking – “Join a Table” |
| 12 noon |
Chapter Business |
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12:15 pm |
Presentation of Teaching Kitchen |
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1:45 pm |
Closing |
Members FREE | Non-members $20 | School District FREE
Registration deadline is Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 12 noon. We will not be able to register folks to attend after this cut off time. You will receive an email with the Airmeet link the evening before the event.
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Summer Social
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Hosted at:
Bartlett Cocke’s new offices
3330 Caseybridge Court, Austin, TX 78744
Mexican dinner and dessert catered by:
La Cocina de Consuelo
Mexican coke, local beer and wine provided
Raffle drawings all evening!
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Agenda:
| 5:00 PM |
Open House – enjoy food / drink &
catching up with old friends |
| 5:45 PM |
Chapter Business – Awards |
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6:00 PM |
JEDI Kick-off Discussion |
Event Sponsors:
Venue Host:
Decorations:
Fajita Dinner Sponsor:
Enchilada Dinner Sponsor:
Raffle Sponsor:
Wine and Beer Sponsor:
Chips and Salsa Sponsor:
Dessert Sponsor:
ArchSec
Sponsorship Opportunities:
| Fajita Dinner Sponsors (2) |
$150 each |
| Enchilada Dinner Sponsors (2) |
$150 each |
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Dessert Sponsors (2) |
$150 each |
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$150 each |
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$150 each |
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$150 each |
Members: FREE |
Non-members: $20
Please register for food/drink count and sign up to volunteer!
Please let us know on your registration if you can volunteer with set up, check in, playlist creation or clean up.
Volunteers:
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Set Up |
| 7:00 – 7:30 PM |
Clean Up |
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Welcome Table – Greeting Guests |
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Music Place List Creators (volunteer ahead of time to create fun playlist) |
Registration deadline is June 8 at 5 pm.
Emerging Professionals Panel Event
May 26, 2021
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, #3510
Austin, TX 78703
Taking your Career to the Next Level
Are you reaching a milestone in your career and wondering, "I'm not an emerging professional anymore – what happens next?" Join us for a panel event as we discuss what it takes to take your career to the next level!
FREE to attend | Must RSVP
Virtual Tour
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
11:45 am – 1:45 pm
To obtain CEU's or certificate, you must register AND attend the meeting
A Hands-on Approach: Designing to Support Engagement and Social Learning
Come join us virtually for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation about the San Marcos CISD High School CTE by Perkins & Will. It will include a presentation, active discussion, Q&A, and a facility tour.
Now that students are learning and using the new San Marcos CISD High School Career and Technology Center, follow us through this case study to discover the vision that the SMCISD leadership worked towards. Our focus during this presentation will dive into how the outdoor and indoor learning spaces, are making a difference with today’s learners approach to schooling. The types of spaces that were created are created for not just one type of learner, but for Visual, Aural, Physical, Social, and Logical learners.
San Marcos CISD,
High School Career and Technology Center
Agenda:
| 11:45 am – 12 noon |
Networking – “Join a Table” |
| 12 noon – 12:10 pm |
Welcome and chapter news from Sita Lakshminarayan |
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12:10 pm – 12:15 pm |
Community in Schools Deep Dive Day Share Back |
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12:15 pm – 1:45 pm |
Presentation by Perkins & Will with active discussion, Q&A, and a facility tour |
Special Thanks to our Event Sponsor:
Members $5 | Non-members $20 | School District FREE
Registration deadline is Monday, May 10, 2021 at midnight. You will receive an email with the Airmeet link the evening before the event.
Emerging Professionals Social
April 21, 2021
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Pitch & Putt Networking Event
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Drive
Austin, TX 78704
Come join us for socially distanced golf, networking, food & drinks at the new and improved Butler Pitch & Putt. Masks will be required at this event.
FREE to attend | Must RSVP
Virtual Tour
March 10, 2021
11:45 am – 1:30 pm
1 LU
Case Study: Lake Belton High School
Speaker: Jarrod Sterzinger, AIA, LEED AP
This course will cover the eight-year process for Belton ISD in the conceptualization, creating, and building of Lake Belton High School. This presentation will start from the bond planning process through opening of the school through the pandemic.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the educational planning process and design goals implementation supporting the bond planning through school opening.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities in creating a second high school including mascots, branding, and community integration in the process.
- Learn about the early studies of life cycles costs and first costs on the selection of MEP Systems, utility providers, and design solutions.
- Discover the impact of the pandemic with regard towards construction, opening school, and student safety.
Members $5 | Non-members $20 | School District FREE
You must register by March 9 at 4 pm Central
Virtual Program
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Applying the ADA in Existing and Altered Buildings
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Please join us for our February Chapter Program! We’re piloting a new virtual platform – AirMeet. It’s super intuitive, easy to use, and has a fantastic networking tool. Please reference the participant instructions prior to the event. The log on link will be sent on February 9, 2021 after 2:00 pm.
We encourage everyone to log in at 7:50 and “Join A Table” – you can even jump around from table to table as more people log in. We think you will enjoy the experience and we look forward to chatting with you soon!!
Members $5 | Non-members $20 | School District FREE
To obtain AIA credits, you must register AND attend the meeting.
You must register by 2:00 pm on February 9, 2021 to participate.
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7:50 AM | Networking – “Join a Table” |
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8:05 AM | Chapter Business |
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8:15 AM | TEA Update |
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8:30 AM | Presentation |
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9:30 AM | Closing Remarks |
Marcela Abadi Rhoads, FAIA, RAS
Abadi Accessibility for an ADA
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Kerri Ranney, REFP, AIA, Esq.
TASA School Facilities Committee Co-Chair
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We’ll start the meeting with Chapter Business and up-dates by Sita Lakshminarayan. Then Kerri Ranney – the TASA School Facilities Committee Co-Chair – will give a brief TEA up-date with time for Q+A.
Finally, we’ll welcome Marcela Abadi Rhoads, FAIA, RAS from Abadi Accessibility for an ADA (barrier free) presentation “Apply the ADA in Existing & Altered Buildings.” She’ll touch on common K-12 / Higher Ed issues architects/clients face in existing buildings. You’ll receive 1 HSW Barrier Free credit, too!
Abstract:
This seminar will focus on existing buildings and how they should comply, alterations and the five elements required to be upgraded to meet the Standards once an area containing a primary function is altered:
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Accessible route
- Telephones
- Drinking fountains
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the history of the way the ADA and TAS changed and why the changes were made
- Learn how to apply the standards on existing buildings
- Lean how to apply the standards in educational facilities
- Understand any exceptions for existing facilities
Virtual Presentation via Zoom
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
8:00 – 9:30 am Central
2021 Construction Cost Outlook for Central Texas Schools
This program will bring together a diverse group of Contractors, Cost Estimators, and Facilities Directors to discuss the 2021 Construction Cost Outlook. The pandemic of 2020 had a significant effect on school district construction projects – all of which had safety and cost impacts for districts throughout Central Texas. As essential works, GCs and construction works continued to work while others were in lock down. During this time and the 9 months since, contractors, program managers, and district facilities representatives have learned many lessons.
This panel aims to explore the myriad of cost impacts felt during the pandemic on material sourcing, supply chain, labor, safety, scheduling, and other logistics on site. After reviewing the trends observed, we will discuss the trends predicted in order to inform more efficient, leaner, and more proactive drawings / specs to eventually afford school districts with more economic and functional value.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify trends for cost impacts observed during and expect as a result of the pandemic relative to material sourcing and supply chain issues.
- Explore the impacts of labor-related pandemic issues that affect construction cost, scheduling, and risk management, including site safety measures (social distancing & disinfection), virus infection, contract tracing, and anticipated effects of immunization.
- Investigate Risk Management issues for school construction projects magnified during the pandemic and explore innovative mitigation techniques for A/E teams and contractors.
- Compare and contrast Design Build, CMR, and CSP delivery methods with regard to cost impacts during the pandemic to advance the best value to school ISD clients
Schedule of Events:
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Panel Discussion
- Hugh Ayles, Cost Estimator, Rogers O’Brien
- Jimmy Disler, Leander ISD
- Justin Huling, Cost Estimator, American Constructors
- Seth Ackland, Kitchell CEM
- Moderator: Greg Ellis, RRISD Program Manager, HPM
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Q+A |
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Networking – Breakout Rooms (10 min.) |
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Closing Remarks |
To obtain AIA credits, you must register AND attend the meeting.
Members: FREE | Non-members: $20
You must register by 12 noon on January 19, 2021 to participate.
Virtual Chapter Conference
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Friday, December 11, 2020
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration:
Members: $20 |
Non-Members: $30
Sponsorship: $200
- 1 Complimentary Conference Pass
- Firm Logo on Conference Sponsorship
Slides, A4LE Website and Email Blasts
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Scholarship donation: You may opt to donate toward the chapter scholarship program by selecting your desired amount in the Program section. We thank you for your support!
Questions? Contact Meredith Contello at
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Virtual Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Case Study: Austin ISD – T.A. Brown Elementary School
Come join us for a virtual lunch meeting! This month our program will consist of a presentation on Austin ISD’s T.A. Brown Elementary School.
Cost to Attend:
Members: Free
Non-Members: $5
School District Personnel: Free
Please register and pay in advance online. Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 13 at 12:00 pm Central.
A link to the Zoom meeting will be provided post registering online and
before the meeting.
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| 11:45 am – 12 noon |
Welcome and chapter news |
| 12 noon – 1:00 pm |
Presentation by ERO Architects and Rogers O’Brien Construction
 
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Chapter Happy Hour
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
5:00 pm -5:30 pm
Join us for a chapter virtual happy hour!
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Emerging Professionals Event
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Networking 101 Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion and breakout session as we discuss how to improve networking skills for emerging professionals.
Emerging Professionals are focused on supporting individuals to strengthen the profession they will inherit and ensure success of the next generation.
Emerging Professionals are members and potential members who are within fifteen years of developing their career in educational facility planning. Emerging Professionals include:
- recent graduates
- newly licensed architects, interior designers, engineers
- alternative career path professionals
- contractors
- industry partners
Join us for social events, educational opportunities, and tours of exciting facilities.
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
11:30 am – 1:45 pm
Round Rock ISD
Deep Wood Elementary School
705 St. Williams Ave., Round Rock, TX 78681
Case Study: Round Rock ISD – Wunderland
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation on “Wunderland” at Round Rock ISD’s Deep Wood Elementary School followed by a tour.
Please check in at the reception area at the main entry at Deep Wood Elementary School. A picture ID will be needed.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Registration deadline is Monday, March 9 at 5:00 pm.
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Barlata Tapas Bar
1500 South Lamar, Austin, TX 78704
Social at Barlata Tapas Bar
Come join us for appetizers and drinks! This event is FREE to attend. Please RSVP.
Emerging Professionals are members and potential members who are within fifteen years of developing their career in educational facility planning. Emerging Professionals include:
- recent graduates
- newly licensed architects, interior designers, engineers
- alternative career path professionals
- contractors
- industry partners
Join us for social events, educational opportunities, and tours of exciting facilities.
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Austin ISD
12120 Menchaca Rd,
Austin, TX 78748
Case Study: Austin ISD Menchaca Elementary School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a
presentation on Austin ISD’s Menchaca Elementary School followed by a tour.
This course will cover the replacement of an aging elementary campus with a new campus on the same site. The course will highlight how the design-build team worked with a Campus Architectural Team to design and deliver to Austin ISD’s new Educational Specifications.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will understand:
- Austin ISD’s engagement process including Campus Architectural Team and Community Meetings.
- the impact of outdoor circulation on net to gross square footage of the campus design.
- health and wellness goals of campus and how they relate to the campus design.
- the impact of the district’s Educational Specifications on the physical campus design
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Registration deadline is Monday, February 10 at 5:00 pm.
Please check in at the reception area at the main entry. A picture ID will be needed.
Event Sponsors:
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
San Marcos CISD
1481 Esplanade Parkway, San Marcos, Texas 78667
Case Study: San Marcos CISD Rodriguez School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation on San Marcos CISD’s Rodriguez Elementary School followed by a tour.
Please check in at the reception area at the main entry. A picture ID will be needed.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Social
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
5:30 – 7:30 PM
W Hotel Secret Bar – A Krampus Carol
200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Come join us for the holidays with appetizers and seasonal drinks! This event is FREE to attend.
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We'll also be accepting donations for the Central Texas Food Bank. We encourage you to bring donations.
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Most Requested Items:
- peanut butter
- canned chicken breast or tuna
- canned low sodium vegetables
- canned fruit in its own juice
(no sugar added)
- dry pinto beans
- brown rice
- non-fat dry milk powder
- 100% whole grain cereal
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Emerging Professionals are focused on supporting individuals to strengthen the profession they will inherit and ensure success of the next generation.
Emerging Professionals are members and potential members who are within fifteen years of developing their career in educational facility planning. Emerging Professionals include:
- recent graduates
- newly licensed architects, interior designers, engineers
- alternative career path professionals
- contractors
- industry partners
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Georgetown ISD
Tippit Middle School
1601 Leander Road, Georgetown, TX 78628
Case Study: Georgetown ISD’s Tippit Middle School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a
presentation on Georgetown ISD’s Tippit Middle School followed by a tour.
Please park in the front parking lot and check in at the reception area at the main entry. A picture ID will
be needed.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsor:
Chapter Conference
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Friday, November 1, 2019
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Austin Central Library
710 W. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
Cost to Attend:
Members: $30
Non-Members: $35
School District Personnel: Free
Sponsors: $300
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7:30 am – 8:20 am |
Breakfast & Networking |
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8:20 am – 8:30 am |
Opening Remarks and Introductions |
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8:30 am – 9:30 am |
OPERATION's Panel |
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9:30 am – 9:50 am |
CONSTRUCTION Update
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Break |
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10:00 am – 11:10 am |
SUPERINTENDENT's Panel
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Break
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STUDENT Charrette |
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12:30 pm – 12:40 pm |
Closing Remarks |
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Lunch / Networking |
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Emerging Professionals Social
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Infinite Monkey Theorem
702 Shade Lane, Austin, TX 78702
Join us for networking and drinks, followed by trivia. Trivia starts at 7:45 pm. Food will be provided by Austin Rotisserie.
Free to attend, please RSVP.
Emerging Professionals are focused on supporting individuals to strengthen the profession they will inherit and ensure success of the next generation.
Emerging Professionals are members and potential members who are within fifteen years of developing their career in educational facility planning. Emerging Professionals include:
- recent graduates
- newly licensed architects, interior designers, engineers
- alternative career path professionals
- contractors
- industry partners
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
11:30 am – 1:45 pm
Lake Travis ISD
Bee Cave Middle School
5400 Vail Divide, Spicewood, TX 78669
Thank you to all that attended our monthly #A4LECTX Chapter lunch meeting yesterday @ltisdschools Bee Cave MS.
Special Thank yous go out to Fields & Associates and @American_Constr for sponsoring the event and to principal Amanda Prehn for hosting the event and allowing us access to her school.
Hope to see you all soon at our annual #A4LECTX19 Chapter conference on Friday, November 1st at the Austin Central Library.
Case Study: Lake Travis ISD Bee Cave Middle School
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Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation on the Lake Travis ISD Bee Cave Middle School followed by a tour.
Please park in the front parking lot and enter through the Library.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
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Event Sponsors:
Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
11:30 am – 1:45 pm
Texas State University Round Rock Campus
Willow Hall
200 Bobcat Way
Round Rock, TX 78665
Case Study: Texas State University Round Rock Campus – Willow Hall
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation on Willow Hall at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus followed by a tour of the facility.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
A parking fee of $5 will apply. Pay-and-Display stations are located throughout the campus to allow visitors to purchase parking. There is an online parking map. Due to the facility size, registration will be limited to the first 54 attendees that register. When entering the building, please follow the signs to the A4LE event and check-in.
Event Sponsor:
Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
11:30 am – 1:45 pm
Hays CISD
Johnson High School
4260 RR 967, Buda, TX 78610
Case Study: Hays CISD Johnson High School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a
presentation on the Hays CISD Moe and Gene Johnson High School followed by a tour. Please enter at the
main entry.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsors:
Summer Social
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dunaway Associates Office
5707 Southwest Parkway, Austin, TX 78735
Come join Central Texas Chapter for some outdoor fun at our annual Summer Social. We will be grilling and will have lots of lawn games. We are combining our annual Summer Social with our Emerging Professional event to allow our up and coming members and veteran members the chance to network and socialize!
All games will be raffled off at the end of the event!
RSVP for this FREE event!
Lunch Meeting NEW DATE
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
11:30 am – 1:45 pm
Manor ISD
Manor New Tech Middle School
12116 Joyce Turner Dr., Manor, TX 78653
Case Study: Manor ISD Manor New Tech Middle School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation on the Manor New Tech Middle School followed by a tour. Please enter at the main entry.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsor:
Emerging Professionals
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
AIA Austin
801 W. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Panel Discussion with Industry Professionals
Come join us for a panel discussion about careers, growth, and school facility design with industry professionals. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. This event is FREE to attend.
Ross Eubanks, Dunaway |
Jessica Molter, Pfluger Architects |
Darrell Pearson, PBK Architects |
Russ Johnson, True North Consulting |
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Agenda |
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4:00 – 6:00 pm |
Panel Discussion |
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Social Hour
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Emerging Professionals are members and potential members who are within fifteen years of developing their career in educational facility planning. Emerging Professionals include:
- recent graduates
- newly licensed architects, interior designers, engineers
- alternative career path professionals
- contractors
- industry partners
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
11:30 am – 1:45 pm
Round Rock ISD
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
10111 D-K Ranch Road, Austin, TX 78759
Case Study: Nature to Neighborhood Studio at Laurel Mountain Elementary School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a
presentation on the Nature to Neighborhood Studio at Laurel Mountain Elementary School followed by a
tour. Please badge in at the front office and walk around back to the event. Carpool recommended as
parking is limited at the campus. Wear walking shoes as the tour involves walking through the woods!
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsors:
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
11:30 am – 1:45 pm
Del Valle ISD
Newton Collins Elementary School
8100 Colton-Bluff Springs Road
Austin, TX 78744
Case Study: Newton Collins Elementary School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a
presentation on Newton Collins Elementary School in Del Valle ISD followed by a tour of the facility.
Please check into the front office. A photo ID is required for check in.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsors:
Lunch Meeting
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
11:30 am – 2:15 pm
Sycamore Springs Elementary School / Middle School
Dripping Springs ISD
14451 Sawyer Ranch Road
Austin, TX 78737
Case Study: Sycamore Springs Elementary School / Middle School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation on Sycamore Springs Elementary School / Middle School followed by a tour of the facility. Please park in the visitor parking lot in front of the school. Additional parking is available in the north lot. Please enter on the Middle School side and check in at the office. A photo ID is required for check in.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Event Sponsors:
Chapter Meeting
Monday, January 7, 2019
11:30 am – 2:15 pm
Del Valle High School
Del Valle ISD
5201 Ross Rd., Del Valle, TX 78617
Case Study: Del Valle High School
Come join us for lunch for our regular monthly meeting. This month our program will consist of a presentation of Del Valle High School Athletic Facility.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $15
School District Personnel: Free
Please park in student lot. Monday is a professional development day, there will not be any students, so you do not need to badge in at the front office. Doors at the Dance room and the Athletics Film Room will be staffed to let you in. Please circulate in a clockwise rotation at your own pace. You can start at any station! Each station will have a short presentation as well as drinks and a course of lunch!
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Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Social
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Austin Yard House
11800 Domain Blvd., #700, Austin, TX 78758
Come join us for appetizers and drinks! This event is FREE to attend.
Emerging Professionals are focused on supporting individuals in developing their career in educational facility planning. Emerging professionals are:
- owner representatives
- architects, interior designers
- engineers
- contractors
- industry partners
Join us for social events, educational opportunities, and tours of exciting facilities.