2023 BKDA Winners

EXCELLENCE

11 Hoyt

Studio Gang, Design Architect; Hill West, Architect of Record

EXCELLENCE

Climate Sustainability Exhibition

In Cho, Passive House for Everyone

COMMENDATION

Brooklyn Mass Timber Carriage House

Schiller Projects; Acheson Doyle Architects

COMMENDATION

Prospect Trace: Transforming an Expressway into Civic Space

Civic Architecture Workshop; David Cunningham Architecture Planning

MERIT

2023 Sponsors

Featured Events

Dec 9, 2024 • AIA Brooklyn

2024 BKLYN Design Awards Celebration & AIA BK Holiday Party

6:00 pm

501 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY

We’ll be kicking off the holiday season by recognizing exceptional Brooklyn-based and Brooklyn-made architecture + design. Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony of colleagues and peers. AIA Brooklyn members, affiliate members and friends are invited to celebrate with the community! Join the party at 501 Union in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

Run of show and more details in the link below!

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Upcoming Events

November

Nov 21, 2024 • AIA Brooklyn

On The Menu: Laser Scanning and BIM (Existing Conditions)

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Zoom Webinar

Start Accurate Stay Accurate: Laser Scanning and BIM

About this Webinar
In this short course, we will illustrate how 3D laser scanning, point clouds, and BIM can be used to reduce risk and add value to projects in the building industry. Subject Matter Experts from the team at Existing Conditions will provide participants with the information they need to get the most out of their as-built’s and existing conditions surveys. They’ll address common questions and misconceptions related to the use of 3D laser scanning and BIM, while also providing a deep dive into the value of these resources. Course participants will complete this session with a thorough understanding of how to establish a mutual, accurate point of departure on their projects.

What you’ll learn

Discover the options that professionals have available to them to gather accurate data about a building, its systems, and its context
Learn how to create, use, and access point cloud data in a digital environment
Gain insight about the historical evolution of architectural drafting from hand-drawing to BIM
Comprehend the theory and process of building a model from point cloud data, as well as how BIM can be used across the lifecycle of a building

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Nov 23, 2024 • AIA Staten Island

AIA Staten Island Spaghetti-Marshmallow Building Contest

8:00 am

Gateway Academy, 200 Boscombe Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309

The AIA Staten Island Spaghetti-Marshmallow Building Contest is an annual event which invites kids in grades 2-8 to unleash their imagination and explore the wonders of architecture. A hands-on experience where spaghetti and marshmallows become the tools to build dreams!

Teamwork! We encourage team entries, fostering collaboration and friendship. It’s not just about building structures, but also about building lasting memories and teamwork skills.

Nurturing Creativity, Feeding the Community: In the spirit of giving, we request participants to bring a non-perishable food item, turning this fun event into a meaningful gesture of community support.

Showcase Talent & Earn Recognition: Every participant gets a chance to shine and receive official recognition. With exciting prizes and the joy of showcasing their creations, this contest is a perfect platform for young minds to demonstrate their inventive prowess.

Join us on this delightful journey where architecture meets imagination, and every creation makes a difference!

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December

Dec 6, 2024 • AIA New Jersey + AIA Brooklyn COTEs

Tour: Greenpoint Environmental Education Center

2:00 pm–4:00 pm

107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Friday, December 6
2:00-4:00 PM
Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center
107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
2 LU (pending)

Join the AIA NJ COTE and AIA Brooklyn COTE for an inspiring tour of the Greenpoint Environmental Education Center at the Greenpoint branch of the Brooklyn Public Library! Discover how the building’s innovative design furthers the library’s mission of environmental education, sustainability, and environmental justice.

After the tour, we invite you to a Brewery Happy Hour at Keg & Lantern Greenpoint, 97 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Dec 6, 2024 • CRAN

AIA Brooklyn CRAN Meeting

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028

Join AIA Brooklyn CRAN for their December committee meeting.

The December meeting will take place at The Met, where there are three exhibits of interest:

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Dec 9, 2024 • AIA Brooklyn

2024 BKLYN Design Awards Celebration & AIA BK Holiday Party

6:00 pm

501 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY

Run of show and more details in the link below!

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Dec 12, 2024

Brooklyn DOB In-person Industry Meeting

2:00 pm–3:00 pm

345 Adams Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

This live industry session is for registered design professionals to discuss policy and business process questions that are not job specific. It will also include a review of recent updates and policy decisions. Department representatives will discuss pre-submitted questions on the call.

Please RSVP and submit questions to galea.arch@gmail.com by Thursday, December 7, 2023 no later than 1:00 PM. Please specify when you RSVP if you will attend in-person or call-in.

There will be a call-in number for those who cannot attend in-person. Please note that those who call-in will not be able to actively participate in the meeting, it will be listen only.

Brooklyn DOB Industry Meeting Guidelines

1. Questions are limited to five (5) per month. Questions will be submitted on a first come first serve basis. Any questions received that exceed ten (10) will be discussed at the meeting if time allows or will be submitted the following month.

2. All questions shall be submitted via email to galea.arch@gmail.com no later than Thursday at 1:00 PM, the week preceding the scheduled meeting.

3. Questions submitted may NOT be project or application specific. Questions should be generic with respect to clarifications on zoning, code, or technical issues.

4. Virtual or in person meetings will be limited to one (1) hour each month from 2:00-3:00 PM, unless otherwise noted in advance.

5. Attendees must be licensed professionals.

6. Minutes of the meeting cannot be used to waive objections with plan examiners.

7. One (1) CEU will be provided for all attendees.

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