4 fun facts about the “White City” and the architectural movement it started. [Monday Minute]

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  1. Announcements
  2. Events
  3. Training and Education
  4. Miscellaneous
  5. WHAT IS THE MONDAY MINUTE?

 

May 01, 2023 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.

Announcements

4 fun facts about the “White City” and the architectural movement it started.

Discover the fascinating story behind Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, aka the White City, and how it influenced modern designs.

 

Learn about the event that shaped America’s legacy, from the iconic Ferris Wheel to the influential Beaux-Arts architecture style.

Plus, explore modern-day Beaux-Arts-inspired homes in the American Residential Design Awards.

Don’t miss out on AIBD’s partnership with the Midwest’s largest construction and design show, and how you can register now for free.
Learn how…
 

Meet our newest CPBDs!
Please help us congratulate our latest achievers.
  • Crystal Sampson-Richardson, #44-833, from Houston, TX (4/24)
  • Dustin Adams, CPBD #44-832, from Austin, TX (3/20)
  • Ursula Gonzalez, CPBD #44-831, from Lakeway, TX (3/20)
  • Denise Martinez, CPBD #44-830, from Austin, TX (3/10)
Here are our stats for this Fiscal Year.
  • 26 new CPBDs in 2022/2023 (Pace = 35 by June 30, 2023)
  • 33 in 2021/2022
  • 47 in 2020/2021 (the record)
  • 46 in 2019/2020 & 44 in 2018/2019
You can pass the exam. Give it a try. The CPBD Sample Test is free and available 24/7 without an appointment.

 

Need some help? Reach out to your Certification Director, Rusty.Hudnet@AIBD.org. You can also call 800-366.2423 x2.

Welcome our new members and those rejoining us!
  • John Beckwith, Professional Member from CO
  • Randall Blanchard, Professional Member from TX
  • Robert L. Brister, Professional Member from MS
  • Jeanette Calipes, Professional Member from CA
  • Lee Curle, Professional Member from KS
  • Jason P. DeCunzo, Professional Member from MT
  • Christopher Haney, Professional Member from AL
  • James Howell, Professional Member from NC
  • Thomas Lenor, Professional Member from CA
  • Jim V. McWhirter, Associate Member from OK
  • Michael L. Moore, Professional Member from NC
  • Michael Nelson, Professional Member from TX
  • Alicia Norman, Professional Member from TX
  • Amy Ostberg, Professional Member from NH
  • Hiram G. Siaba, Professional Member from TX
  • Roger A. Smith, Professional Member from NC
  • Dallin Weir, Professional Member from AZ

Compass Club Report 
Help us welcome, and thank our newest Compass Club members.
  • Ryan Gardner (WA) recruited a Professional member in April.
  • Joe Selbi (OK) recruited an Associate member in April.
  • Douglas Moore (CA) recruited a Professional member in April.
  • Darren Hollyman (OR) recruited a Professional member in April.
  • Bruce Hollenbeck (KS) recruited a Professional member in April.
  • Christopher Turner (TN) recruited an Associate member in February.
  • Jason Aselin (NH) recruited a Professional member in October.
  • Elias Rodriquez (TX) recruited an Associate member in October.
  • Javier Gonzalez (TX) recruited a Professional member in October.
  • Hunter Godfrey (TN) recruited a Professional member in September.
  • Beatriz Castro (TX) recruited a Professional member in August (And with it, reached the 2500 Compass Club point plateau)Heather Baldwin (OH) recruited a Professional member in August.
  • Angel Silva (TX) recruited one new Professional Member in July.
This week’s movers and shakers!
  • Silver-level member, Janet Hobbs (TX), recruited a professional member and is now only one point from leveling up to a Gold Member. 
The total points this Fiscal Year (July to June).
  • Total Score = 73 points. (Our pace = 88 by June 2023)
  • Last Year’s Score = 97 pts. (2021/2022)
  • The Record = 154 pts. (2018/2019)

Events

Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.
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Training and Education
American Training Solutions
  • May 3, 2023 – Building Codes – National  

     

    • 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT (2.0 AIBD P-CEs + 3.0 E-CEs,  5.0 AIA HSW)
    • A full-day live webcast.
    • Tickets are $50.
  • May 4, 2023 – Live In-Person Seminar – Mixed-Topics

     

    • 7:30 am to 5:30 pm PDT (1.0 AIBD P-CEs + 5.0 E-CEs, 6.0 AIA HSW, 2.0 GBCI General Hours)
      • Boston Maggiano’s Little Italy, 4 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116 (A live classroom event)
      • Tickets are $100.
  • Look ahead for other live and virtual events.
AEC Daily
  • May 9, 2023 – AEC Product Spotlight Event

     

    • Online via Webinar – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT (1.0 AIBD E-CE)
    • Tickets are free.
  • May 16, 2023 – AEC Building Insight Spotlight Event

     

    • Online via Webinar – 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT (3.0 AIBD P-CE, 3.0 AIA HSW)
    • Tickets are free.
  • Look ahead for other live and virtual events.
CEAcademy
  • May 9, 2023 – 7:30 am to 5:30 pm MDT  (8.0 AIBD P-CEs, 8.0 AIA HSW, 1.0 GBCI General Hours, 1.0 ICC CEU)

     

    • Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7401 South Clinton Street, Englewood, CO 80112 (A live classroom event)
    • Tickets are $100.
  • June 13, 2023 –  7:30 am to 5:30 pm PDT (8.0 AIBD P-CEs, 8.0 AIA HSW, 4.0 GBCI General Hours)

     

    • NW College of Construction, 8111 NE Holman St., Portland, OR 97218 (A live classroom event)
    • Tickets are $100.
  • Look ahead for other live and virtual events.
 
Design & Build Nashville
  • August 4 & 5, 2023 – The Science in Design: How Science is changing the value and dimension of the design industry.

     

    • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel,  2100 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
    • A hybrid conference experience.
    • Ticket prices vary. Get more information.

Design & Build Nashville
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Miscellaneous

How to Tell a McMansion From a Big House
Posted by ThoughtCo.com

 

Many people love McMansions. 

Likewise, many people love McDonald’s Big Macs. 

That doesn’t mean they’re good for you, your neighborhood, or society. 

McMansions are unlike the mansions of yesteryear. 

Although objects of excess, they are not considered McMansions because they were individually built by people who really could afford them. 
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Have a triumphant week!

 

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