33 2022 AIA WY Spring Conference By Jim Rose, AIA Emeritus Incorporating the theme of the 2022 conference: Optimizing Assets, the AIA Wyoming Spring Conference in Cheyenne began on Thursday afternoon, April 7, with a tour of the recently completed Wyoming State Capitol Renovation. Participants received two CEUs provided by expert guidance from Suzanne Norton, AIA. Suzanne shepherded the project from its inception and currently serves as the Division Administrator of Construction Management Wyoming State Construction Department. Thursday evening offered additional CEUs with an AchiCranium event facilitated by the Membership Development Committee. We engaged architects, emerging professionals, AIA Wyoming membership, and students to employ their drawing skills, communication skills, exam readiness and knowledge of architectural precedents. Thank you to Winters Griffith Architects for hosting the event. The main session began Friday morning with a welcome from AIA WY’s chapter president, Lewis Matthew Miller, AIA and then commenced with the first presentation following the conference’s theme of taking maximum advantage of existing built assets. Marilyn Kaplan, a fellow in the Association for Preservation Technology, provided a stimulating virtual presentation highlighting her experience and expertise in addressing the technical and code-related challenges encountered in historic preservation. Michele Russo, AIA’s Managing Director of Research and Practice, presented data on current economic trends impacting practitioners and components. Using current trends in the building industry and associated areas, she provided valuable information about what various indicators suggest for the profession in the coming months. Optimizing Assets CONTINUED ON PAGE 34 Renee Smith Linda Kisk Michele Russo Marilyn Kaplan Katye Ames Jessica Friis Hugh Robert Graham Ed McMahon
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