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2017 Fellows

The American Institute of Architects Elevates 3 Local Architects to the College of Fellows

AIA Fellowship Recognizes Significant Contributions to the Profession of Architecture and Society

The 2017 Jury of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects elevated three AIA Columbus members to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession. This year 178 AIA members were elevated and will be honored at an investiture ceremony at the AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando, Florida. The Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Out of a total AIA membership of over 90,000 approximately 3 percent are distinguished with this honor. Election to fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of architects as individuals, but also their significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.

We are pleased to announce the 2017 AIA Columbus elevated Fellows, Lane Beougher, FAIA, Tim Fishking, FAIA, and David Meleca, FAIA. 

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    Lane J. Beougher, FAIA                          Tim Fishking, FAIA                       David B. Meleca, FAIA

 


Lane Beougher, FAIA, FCSI, Assoc. DBIA, LEED BD+C, GGP is the Energy Program Manager at the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. As a public architect, Lane exhibits exemplary leadership by advancing project delivery methods, advocating for sustainable design, integrating technology into construction processes, leading the Institute and related organizations, and serving his community and profession. Continue Reading.


Tim Fishking, FAIA, Principal at NBBJ has advanced healthcare design industry innovations, by pioneering the modular prefabrication of building systems while leading collaboration with constructors and transforming healthcare design and construction. Continue Reading.


David Meleca, FAIA, LEED BD+C, Principal at David B. Meleca Architects has combined his unique expertise of classical architecture and theology to become a national leader in the renaissance of traditional Roman Catholic Church architecture. Continue Reading.


 

A total of 11 new Fellows have been elevated in the Ohio Valley Region (Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana). We are the only region to have 100% of the submitted applicants be elevated! 

 

See the full list of AIA Columbus Fellows. 

See the full list of the 2017 Class of the AIA National College of Fellows.

 

 

Past Award Winners

Excellence/President Award Winners

2018

Jennifer Rittler, AIA and Matt Toddy, AIA
President's Award

In recognition for their energy and passion that has connected emerging professionals with firm leaders fostering leadership development and mentorship in the Columbus architectural community. Their dedication and perserverance is appreciated and admired.

John Meegan, AIA Columbus 2018 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter Of The American Institute Of Architects. For his upbeat and positive approach to leadership on every task at hand. A great man who has inspired us, led us, motivated us, and held us together to serve our community, our profession, and our chapter.

2017

Timothy Hawk, FAIA
President's Award

In recognition of his generous and continued support of AIA Columbus. Tim’s enthusiasm and leadership have connected the chapter with significant intellectual and program resources at the state and national levels. His energy and perseverance inspires our colleagues, here and across the country.

Joseph Moss, AIA Columbus 2017 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter Of The American Institute Of Architects, and for his thoughtful and steadfast leadership in challenging times, a man of great talent and wit.

 
2014

Gwen Berlekamp, AIA Columbus Executive Director
Excellence Award

For her dedication, generosity, enthusiasm, respect, humor, tolerance, professionalism, creativity, perseverance and empathy toward her work with the Columbus Chapter and its members. The members are and will be forever grateful.

The Weight of Architecture Design Service Grant Project
Excellence Award

For working collaboratively with non-profit organizations to provide design solutions so they may better serve their constituents, for positioning architects in the community and demonstrating the value of good design in community revitalization, and for increasing awareness about the role architects play in affecting change in the built environment.

Jonathan Barnes, AIA Columbus 2014 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to the Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, for his emphasis on the quality of our chapter, commitment to design excellence, and empowerment of our emerging professionals.

2013

The 100 X 100 Project
Excellence Award

For a creative and effective film commemorating the Chapter's Centennial and launching the next 100 years of AIA Columbus.

Matthew Burton, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his comprehensive and meticulous efforts in support of the Centennial Anniversary Exhibition of AIA Design Awards and of ArChallenge.

John Kelleher, AIA Columbus 2013 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to the Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for his astute, steadfast and valued leadership as Chapter President.

2012

David Brehm, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his diligent and thorough stewardship of the development of The Columbus Center for Architecture and Design, and for fostering a meaningful collaboration between AIA Columbus and The Center for Architecture and Design.

Michael Bongiorno, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his tireless leadership of the highly successful Design Week 2012, and for fostering a meaningful collaboration between AIA Columbus and The Center for Architecture and Design. 

James "Sandy" Bresler, AIA Columbus 2012 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to the Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for approaching his leadership as Chapter President with sincerity, equanimity and a droll sense of humor.

2011

Aleksandr Daskalov, Associate AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his diligent administration of the highly successful AIA+2030 Professional Series presented by The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects. 

Eric Thompson, AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his astute leadership of the highly successful AIA+2030 Professional Series presented by The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects. 

Jesse Wilmoth, Associate AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his many contributions to the marketing and programming efforts of The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects.

Ruth Gless, AIA Columbus 2011 Chapter President
President

In recognition for her  many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for her tenacious stewardship of The Chapter during challenging times.

2010

Marcia Rees Conrad, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of her innovative Camp Architecture Program and her continued commitment to the architectural education of our youth through her Project Architecture Curriculum. 

Peter Macrae, AIA Columbus 2010 Chapter President
President

In recognition of his many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for her determination in furthering the outreach of The Chapter.

2009

Andrew Rosenthal, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his extraordinary efforts assisting with the initiation of The Center for Architecture and his significant contributions to the Chapter's strategic vision during 2008 and 2009.

Timothy Hawk, AIA Columbus 2009 Chapter President
President

In recognition of his many years of stellar service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for his visionary leadership in a time of great change.

2007

Joseph V. Pax, AIA
President

In recognition for his passionate leadership and achievements as Chapter President.

2005

Robert Livesey, FAIA
President's Award

In recognition for his leadership in building a superior architectural education program at The Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University, and for his contribution to the profession through many years of service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects.

John Stiles, Associate AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his leadership of the highly successful High School Design Program and his superior service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects.

Patsy Frost, Honorary AIA
President's Award

In recognition for her many years of stellar service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for her leadership of the 2005 ADA Make-Over Community Service Project with The Chapter's award-winning continuing education committee.

Mayor Michael B. Coleman
President's Award

In recognition of his leadership and contribution to the City of Columbus Community through programs that promote excellence in planning and design in building our Great American City.

David Brehm, AIA
President

In recognition for his passionate leadership and achievements as Chapter President.

 

OVR Convention

2015 AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention

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October 11 - 13, 2015
Hilton Downtown
Columbus, Ohio

AIA Columbus is pleased to be the host chapter for the 2015 AIA Ohio Valley Region (OVR) Convention, including architects from AIA Kentucky, AIA Indiana, and AIA Ohio. This years convention will be held at the Columbus, Ohio Downtown Hilton Hotel. The conference, planned for October 11-13, will bring together more than 350 architects and allied professionals from around the region for three days of programs and activities. This year's theme is the End of Normal and revolves around the constant evolution of practice.

 Acquire up to 15 learning units; tours of Italian Village and new Columbus projects; exhibit hall offering nearly 50 exhibitors; interdisciplinary attendance; hundreds of architects and designers from a three state region; social events; design awards luncheon; seminar presentations by national design leaders; women in architecture exhibit; architecture faculty poster session

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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Marshall Brown
is a licensed architect and urban designer in Chicago, IL. www.marshallbrownprojects.com 

Keynote Feature: Marshall Brown

Monica Ponce de Leon, AIA, a National Design Award winner, is widely recognized as a pioneer in the application of robotic technology to building fabrication. www.monicaponcedeleon.com 

Keynote Feature: Monica Ponce de Leon, AIA

Brian MacKay-Lyons, FRAIC, Hon. FAIA, from Nova Scotia, Canada, has contributed to architectural education in the region for 30 years. www.mlsarchitects.ca

Keynote Feature: Brian MacKay-Lyons, FRAIC, Hon. FAIA

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open! REGISTER HERE

EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Are you interested in being an exhibitor? The AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention provides great exposure and promotion opportunities! This year there will be a two hours of non-compete time set aside for exhibitors and a reception in the exhibit hall where attendees and exhibitors can interact socially. Find out more information here.

Sponsorship Brochure
If you are interested in sponsoring the OVR Convention, please email Gwen Berlekamp, CAE, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

SCHEDULE

Check out the tentative schedule here.

 

 

Mastering the Business of Architecture

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Whether moving up or starting your own firm, it's important to learn critical skills and new ways of thinking from leaders and business professionals. This series, Mastering the Business of Architecture, will provide in-depth exposure to topics important to practitioners. This series is geared toward emerging and emerged leaders and intended to fill an important gap in the practical, distilled and advanced knowledge available to small and mid-sized practitioners. 


Register here.

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As a part of every project, architects look to clearly describe a projects scope of work to a plans examiner. This course will provide a panel discussion focusing on the common misconceptions of the permitting process and give a clear look at an examiners perspective of permit drawings. A panel of plan examiners will take part in a discussion centered on the ins and outs of the permitting process and answer permitting questions from attendees. Participants are encouraged to submit questions for the speakers prior to the session. You can send questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2.0 HSW LU 
Friday, December 7, 2018
Noon-2 p.m.

Assoc. AIA | $10
AIA and Affiliate | $20
Non-Member Guests | $40

The Center for Architecture and Design
50 West Town Street, Suite 110
Columbus, OH 43215

Register here.

Speakers: 

 

Don Phillips, Chief Building Inspector for the city of Worthington

 

Roger Eastep, Chief Building Official for the city of Upper Arlington

 

Rob Brokaw, Building Plans Examiner for the city of Columbus