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Registration is now closed. Please note that onsite registration will be available for our event, provided that there is still space available. We encourage early arrival to secure your spot, as space is limited and registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, August 7
11:00am – 4:00pm
Maker Exchange Atrium
Registration
Lanyards sponsored by Haines Structural Group
Registration sponsored by Lewis Thomason PC and Ross/Fowler
1:00pm
Royston Ballroom
Welcoming Remarks
Matt Lyle, AIA · 2024 AIA Tennessee President
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Royston Ballroom
Opening Speaker | The Ecology of Building
Kiel Moe, FAIA
Kiel Moe delves into his research and publications that redefine buildings as terrestrial ecologies, encompassing the total material, energy, and labor involved in shaping our environment. He will specifically focus on the construction ecology of the iconic Seagram Building in midtown Manhattan.
1 AIA LU/HSW
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Royston Ballroom
In Process | Framing a Sustainable Design Practice
Panel Discussion
Architects are uniquely positioned in the work they realize to address manmade climactic issues exacerbated by the built environment. Statewide, TN’s four local components each represent a progressive effort towards this climate action striving to create a healthier, more resilient and equitable future.
1 AIA LU/HSW
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Light Refreshment Break
Engage with leading companies and organizations at the forefront of their industries, eager to share their latest products, services, and initiatives. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes!
Sponsored by Burwil Construction, Partners Development and Proficient Technologies
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Royston Ballroom
Afternoon Speaker Session | Verify in Field: Contemporary modes of practice in the context of contemporary issues of global practice, digital workflows and climate consciousness.
Eric Höweler, FAIA & J. Meejin Yoon, AIA
Höweler+Yoon | Boston
Eric Höweler and Meejin’s Yoon’s lecture Verify in Field will present current and past work from a contemporary design practice that has been recognized as expanding the boundaries of the discipline beyond their traditional limits. Drawing on the titles of their previous books, Expanded Practice, from 2009, and Verify in Field, 2023, the speakers will describe a mode of practicing that expands conventional definitions of architectural practice as well as offers a mode of design/research that incorporates topics of close collaboration with builders, fabricators, and craftspeople into the design process to form a feedback loop between conception and construction. This lecture shares recent projects by H+Y from memorials, to submersibles to buildings that explore these questions.
1.5 AIA HSW/LU
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Maker Exchange Atrium
Welcome Reception
Enjoy refreshments, indulge in lively conversations, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as we kick off the AIA TN Conference.
Sponsored by Risk Strategies
6:30pm
Dinner On Your Own
See this link for options. Dining options in and around downtown Knoxville are ever-expanding. Many restaurants are within walking distance of some of Knoxville’s finest hotels. Many restaurants, ranging from award-winning chef operations to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives favorites, can also be found throughout the downtown area.
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Xul Beer Co.
*Add-On
Knox Bricks & Brews
Join AIA East Tennessee after the opening day of the Conference for Bricks and Brews – a one-night-only pop-up Brick Bar!
Drink, connect, and play with LEGOs in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere at XUL Beer Company, one of Knoxville’s premier local breweries. For those who like a little competition, LEGO builds can be entered for judging in one of several fun categories. XUL is within walking, scooter, or ride-share distance of the convention, just past the Old City.
Presented by AIA East Tennessee
Thursday, August 8
7:30am – 4:00pm
Maker Exchange Atrium
Registration
Lanyards sponsored by Haines Structural Group
Registration sponsored by Lewis Thomason PC and Ross/Fowler
7:30am – 9:00am
Breakfast
Whether you’re seeking insights into innovative solutions or simply looking to expand your network, our partners have something for everyone. Take time to visit with our partners over coffee.
8:00am – 9:00am
Royston Ballroom (North End)
AIA Tennessee Small Firm Exchange Informal Roundtable
Scott Busby, AIA | Small Firm Exchange Representative
Small Firm Exchange Group Meet-Up will occur during breakfast. Take this opportunity to meet with other members to come together to share insights, hear challenges and align efforts to achieve common goals as a small firm. Look for more information at registration.
9:00am – 10:30am
Royston Ballroom
Growing Diverse Voices in Architecture
Panel Discussion
Join us for an enlightening presentation and engaging discussion that promises to unveil exciting programs tailored for school-aged children. These initiatives are meticulously crafted to not only introduce but also enrich their primary education with immersive experiences in diverse realms of design. Our aim? To open doors for young minds, sparking their curiosity and nurturing their potential in design-related fields.
1.5 AIA LU
10:30am – 11:30am
Royston Ballroom
Future Visions 2024
Panel Discussion
Organized around the six “Objects” (categories) for which AIA Fellowship is granted – Design, Management/Technical Advancement, Led the Institute (or related), Public Service, Alternative Careers, and Education – this session showcases those who are excelling in one of these areas. Each speaker will touch on their work, ideas about the current profession, and the future of the profession from their unique career perspective. These presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion led by Marleen Davis, FAIA of the College of Fellows.
Presented by the Tennessee AIA Fellows
1 AIA LU
11:30am – 1:00pm
Lunch with Premier Partners & Sponsors
Take advantage to express appreciation for the support and contributions of our partners and sponsors, whose dedication helps make events like ours possible.
Sponsored by UTK College of Architecture + Design: Home
11:30am – 1:00pm
Future Visions 2024: After Session Meet-Up
Whether you are only curious about the application process or you are ready to put your (or someone else’s) name forward, join us to learn more about how one becomes an AIA Fellow. In this informal setting, members of the College of Fellows will be available to answer questions, give advice, brainstorm, review drafts of application materials, and generally encourage AIA Tennessee members to consider fellowship in the Institute. Examples of past nomination materials will be available for review
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Royston Ballroom
Afternoon Guest Speaker | Common Grounds
Gabriela Carrillo
TALLER GABRIELA CARRILLO | Mexico City
Architect Gabriella Carrillo will explain the relationship between architecture, the environment and the public through various case studies. The importance of designing buildings that draw on time-tested, regional building techniques and a combination of modern advancements to enhance the efficiency, comfort and environmental harmony.
1 AIA HSW/LU
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Royston Ballroom
Afternoon Speaker Session | Development the Right Way – How Firms Help Build Equity in our Cities
Saundra Little, FAIA, LEED AP, NOMA
Quinn Evans | AIA’ 2024 Architecture Firm Award Recipient
Hear from Saundra on collaborating with the community to create sustainable, equitable, and inclusive spaces. In response to historical disparities, Quinn Evans, recognized with the AIA Firm Award, intentionally fosters an inclusive environment that values and affirms the cultural identities of its staff, while leveraging their expertise to develop projects that positively impact their communities. Saundra will explain how larger firms can support local initiatives by partnering with community leaders and working alongside their architects. Discover more about significant community-oriented projects in Detroit, designated as the first American City of Design by UNESCO.
1 AIA HSW/LU
Breakout Sessions & Tours
Tours
3:00pm – 5:30pm
Depart Out Doors of Maker Exchange Atrium
Tours run concurrently and are available as an add-on option. Tours are not included in the registration fee. Limited capacity available.
University Buildings in Knoxville: Fostering Educational and Community Experience 2.5 AIA LU/HSW
Preserving the Past: A Historic Restoration Architecture Tour 2.5 AIA LU/HSW
Downtown Dialogues: A Walking Tour of Downtown Knoxville 2.5 AIA LU HSW (Note: This tour will visit an active construction site.)
Breakout Sessions
3:00pm – 5:30pm
3:15pm – 4:15pm
Armstrong/Clark Ballroom
Sustainable Structures: Timber’s Architectural Frontier
Delve into the use of heavy timber in modern architectural designs, highlighting its environmental benefits, aesthetic qualities, and structural capabilities. Moderated by Laura Hollier, an expert in sustainable building materials, this session will provide an in-depth exploration of heavy timber’s applications, innovations, and its impact on the future of architecture.
1 AIA LU/HSW
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Armstrong/Clark Ballroom
Future Forward: Reconnecting Communities Grant
Join us as Brandon Pace, FAIA, of Sanders Pace Architecture, Rebekah Jane Justice, Chief of Urban Design and Development with the City of Knoxville along with Ben Bentley, the Executive Director of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), examine the transformative impact of the $42.6 million grant awarded to the City of Knoxville and the KCDC by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Designed to reconnect communities historically impacted by urban renewal efforts, this initiative aims to enhance cultural, economic, and recreational access through significant infrastructure improvements. The session will detail the project’s phases, expected outcomes, and the strategic planning involved in securing and implementing the grant.
1 AIA LU/HSW
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Maker Exchange Atrium
After-Hours Cocktail Reception
Enjoy libations and hors d’oeuvres as you engage in delightful conversations with fellow architects, friends and colleagues.
Sponsored by SESCO Lighting
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Royston Ballroom
AIA Tennessee 2024 Design & Honor Awards
Join us as we honor and applaud the remarkable achievements of individuals and firms that have left a mark on the profession and the built environment. One ticket is included with 3-day registration. Additional tickets may be purchased.
8:00pm
Dinner On Your Own
Use this link to find out where to eat, shop, park, visit, explore, and more. Dining options in and around downtown Knoxville are ever-expanding. Many restaurants are within walking distance of some of Knoxville’s finest hotels. Many restaurants, ranging from award-winning chef operations to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives favorites, can also be found throughout the downtown area.
Friday, August 9
7:30am – 11:00am
Maker Exchange Atrium
Registration
Lanyards sponsored by Haines Structural Group
Registration sponsored by Lewis Thomason PC and Ross/Fowler
7:30am – 9:00am
Breakfast
Whether you’re seeking insights into innovative solutions or simply looking to expand your network, our partners have something for everyone. Take time to visit with our partners over coffee.
8:00am – 9:00am
Royston Ballroom
AIA TN 2024 Membership Meeting
Members will hear in-depth review of component’s progress, challenges and opportunities and milestones achieved over the past year. As well as various committee leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the association’s priorities and strategic plan. The 2025 officers will also be elected at this meeting.
1 AIA LU
9:00am – 10:00am
Royston Ballroom
Morning Guest Speaker Session | Seeing the Ground: Considering the rich design that comes from sharing and learning about the ground beneath our feet.
Shannon Nichol, FASLA, PLA, LEED AP
GGN | Seattle
Referencing GGN’s 25 years of work around North America — as well as some off-piste personal studies in plant propagation and ecology — Shannon will share examples of design-driven efforts to visualize the real ground of each place. Over time, these efforts have become increasingly hands-on and intuitive. GGN’s work is often closely collaborative with architects and clients, so that the process of designing the site is also one of collective learning about the ground itself and its hidden truth and stories. This goes beyond mapping, data, and timelines and into personal interpretations, face-to-face storytelling and listening, and informal cartoons of qualities that can be used to drive architectural gestures and land form.
1 AIA LU/HSW
10:00am – 10:30am
Refreshment Break
Last chance to meet with partners to gain insight and knowledge of how their products and/or services can help you!
Sponsored by BurWil Construction, Partners Development and Proficient Technologies
10:30am – 12:00pm
Royston Ballroom
Closing Guest Speaker Session | Art & the City
Sharon Johnston, FAIA | JOHNSTON MARKLEE | Los Angeles
Sharon Johnston, FAIA, will showcase Johnston Marklee’s portfolio, highlighting the interplay between architecture, urbanism, and cultural institutions. She will discuss projects ranging from workplaces to performance spaces and new constructions to adaptive reuse, emphasizing material effectiveness, structural efficiency, and programmatic flexibility.
1.5 AIA LU/HSW
12:00pm
Closing Remarks, Announcement of Prizes, and Full Conference Concludes
Optional additional session and tours below.
12:30pm – 3:30pm
Depart from Atrium in Maker’s Exchange/World ‘s Fair Park side
Tours
Tours run concurrently and are available as an add-on option. Tours are not included in the registration fee. Limited capacity available. Box lunch provided.
Echoes + Evolution: Unveiling an Architectural Journey 2.5 AIA LU/HSW
Brews + Views: Exploring Knoxville’s Brewery Scene 2 .5 AIA LU/HSW
Homefront Horizons: A Tour of Knoxville’s Urban Housing 2.5 AIA LU/HSW
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Royston Ballroom
Silent Reverberations: Affordable Housing in Tennessee
Explore innovative approaches to developing affordable housing in Tennessee, with a specific focus on understanding community needs and integrating sustainable practices. Led by Emilee Wilson Hamm, who initiated the research grant “Nashville doesn’t need housing, Nashville needs homes,” and AIA members representing regions across Tennessee, this session will delve into successful strategies and future directions for housing that fosters community and accessibility.
1.5 AIA LU/HSW