• Detroit [ Design ] Smithgroup JJR - Cranbrook Art Museum Collections - 2012 Building Award
  • Detroit [ Preserve ] Neumann/Smith - Madison Building - 2012 Interior Architecture Award
  • Detroit [ Class ] Smithgroup JJR Central Michigan University Events Center - 2012 Building Award
  • Detroit [ Innovate ] Luckenbach | Ziegelman Prototype Housing Unit, PaP Haiti - 2012 Building Award
  • Detroit [ Bold ] Neumann/Smith DTE - 2012 Peoples Choice
  • Detroit [ Vision ] CGP Architecture - University Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Renovations - 2012 Interior Architecture Award
  • Detroit [ Environment ] Victor Saroki & Associates - Plumb Market West Bloomfield - 2012 Interior Architecture Award
  • Detroit [ Community ] Albert Kahn Associates - Shain Park Improvement Project - 2012 Urban Design Entry

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Beware the Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss

On Wednesday, January 16th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, AIA Detroit's Building Codes and Regulations Committee is hosting a learning seminar at the San Marino Club in Troy.  With lunch included for those who pre-register, and 3 hours of HSW Learning Units available, this is definitely an event worth attending!

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Seminar Description

The ubiquitous metal plate connected wood truss offers multiple opportunities for slip-ups. John Gruber, PE, president of Sheppard Engineering has made a career of determining why and how wood trusses fail. Mr. Gruber will present the cautions of using MPCWTs to the South Eastern Michigan Building Officials and Inspectors Association and offer ways to anticipate and avoid the most common design and construction problems. Architects and other construction professionals are invited.

Read more: EVENT | BCRC SEMBOIA Seminar January 16th

frankarvanheadshotAs the end of 2012 quickly approaches, here at AIA Detroit, we are proud to say it’s been a great year. The Detroit Committees and AIAD Board are snug in their beds as visions of a better 2013 dance in their heads. The Urban Priorities Committee Detroit Riverfront competition was a tremendous success, and we couldn’t be more joyful that the Detroit Celebration of Architecture Awards drew a record-breaking crowd. The Building Enclosure Council hums along, providing valuable information about the building envelopes that keep us dry and warm, and the Building Codes and Regulations Committee stands diligent, watching over health, safety, and welfare as they keep us informed. The Committee on the Environment (COTE) has kept us educated on better ways use the resources off of which we live, and PechaKucha has introduced us to many unique designers and artists of all professions. And of course, the Emerging Professionals Committee has been so energetic this past year with everything from kickball to ARE education, it’s impossible to comprehend how much they give.

During this time of giving and joy, AIA Detroit hopes every one of you had a good year as well. We hope business is picking up and that you are receiving better commissions. And if you are still struggling, as we climb out of this deep recession, know that your colleagues at AIA Detroit will do their best to make the practice of architecture in Detroit as good as it can possibly be.

Read more: FROM THE BOARD | AIA Detroit Looks Forward to 2013

UPC Announces the Detroit by Design Riverfront Competition Winners

The Urban Priorities Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the Detroit by Design 2012 Riverfront Competition. We would like to thank all of the entrants that participated and shared their ideas. We would also like to thank the jury, which included Walter Hood, Reed Kroloff, Faye Alexander Nelson, and Lola Sheppard, for their thoughtful consideration, rich debate, and careful deliberation.

The top three prizes were selected as a group and represent three different approaches to the design challenge and question what civic space could be in Detroit today. In addition to the three prizes, the jury selected three honorable mentions. The 6 selected entries are unique solutions, and address one or several of the challenges of the site and design problem. The jury stated that each winning entry showed something valuable and that the selections should be looked at as a group. We hope that the combined group acts as a catalyst for a continued conversation surrounding the possibilities for the riverfront.

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First Place
Atelier WHY
New Jersey/ Korea
 Second Place
Matthew Edward Getch
London, England
 Third Place
OMMX
London, England
 upc hm 1011766 upc hm 6678658  upc hm 9612368

Honorable Mention
Brian White, Portland OR

Honorable Mention
Christina Kimmerle, Austria

Honorable Mention
Anna Hochhalter, Urbana IL

Read more: DESIGN COMPETITION | UPC Riverfront Competition Dialogue Continues Beyond Symposium

AIA Detroit is starting a new series featuring young firms in the Metro Detroit area. We hope that by sharing their stories and experiences, we can pass on their wisdom to anyone considering starting their own practice.  If you are interested in having your firm featured, please contact the AIA Detroit Business Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

hf 1Brian Howard attended Lawrence Technological University for his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and then the University of Michigan for his Master of Architecture. He had known from the age of five that he was going to be an architect one day. “It was never an issue of what I wanted to do, but how far I could take it,” he said referring to his dream career.

hf 2With the desire to create his own philosophy about architecture, Brian started his own firm in 2001. The name, HF, stands for HARMONY and FORM, which means a balance of function, structure, and beauty. Fortunately, for Brian, he has had great clients from the very beginning that understand his approach to good, beautiful design. Many of them are still clients at HF today: “I believe my firm’s success is based on creating long-term relationships. When I receive a phone call from a past client saying how much they love their home, it’s very rewarding.”

Located in Royal Oak, HF Architecture has seen a large variation in project types over the last 11 years. From new construction to large renovations, Brian has worked on both custom residential and commercial projects. He has also had the opportunity to work with groups that are responsible for developing numerous restaurants and bars in the downtown areas of cities like Royal Oak, Traverse City, and Ann Arbor. HF Architecture has even led a few historic restoration projects, including the B&C Restoration in Royal Oak, which won the Governor’s Award for Michigan Historic Preservation. No matter the project, though, Brian is a firm believer in incorporating sustainable building practices.

Read more: YOUNG FIRM PROFILE | HF Architecture, Royal Oak

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