Non-profit Louisiana Architectural Foundation (LAF) is seeking a dynamic and energetic leader that drives fundraising efforts and educational programs and brings a combination of leadership, people skills, nonprofit experience, and business acumen to the Foundation. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in volunteer recruitment and development, strategic planning, special event fundraising, and program development. This full-time position is based in New Orleans and requires travel and flexible hours, occasionally working evenings and weekends. A compensation package in the high $30,000ās plus benefits is available … Continue reading Louisiana Architectural Foundation Hiring Executive Director→
LaQuinton āQā Nimox, AIA, LEED AP BD+C leads by example as a part of the new generation of emerging millennial young architects. Shortly after earning his B. Arch from LSU in 2012, Nimox joined DNA Workshop, a locally owned firm committed to sustainable and responsible design.Ā While at DNA, Q has gained a broad understanding of architectural practice and has worked on projects of varying size and complexity, such as the downtown mixed-use development, 440 on Third. He has completed his IDP hours, ARE Exams, … Continue reading LaQuinton āQā Nimox, AIA→
An exhibit developed by AIA New Orleans, titled ā10 Years / 10 Storiesā, highlights the critical roles that architects have played in the recovery and renaissance of the city over the last decade.Ā The exhibit kicks off with an opening reception, coinciding with White Linen Night, on August 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the AIA New Orleans Center for Design at 1000 St. Charles Ave.Ā The public is invited to this free event. The 10 stories of growth, community engagement, environment, … Continue reading Architects: the Common Thread in Re-building following Hurricane Katrina→
AtĀ the Old State Capitol, an opening reception, sponsored by the Louisiana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, was held for the latest exhibit, “The Enduring Architecture of A. Hays Town.” The exhibit examines A. Hays Town’s architectural hallmarks and features photos by Philip Gould from Cyril Vetter’s book of the same name, as well as personal items on loan from Town’s family and local architect Kevin Harris. On hand for the reception were Gould, Vetter, secretary of State Tom Schedler andĀ Louisiana Chapter AIA President … Continue reading Celebrating Architecture: Hays Town Exhibit→
Itās over Louisianaās 2015 regular legislative session ended last Thursday at 6pm, and itās aĀ good thing itās finally over. What do you get when you mix a term-limited governor, nearly 30 term-limited legislators, and a $1.6 billion budget deficit? Iām still not sure, but I think itās called the SAVE Act (more on that here). This legislative session proved to be one of the roughest, most tax-happy exercises in Louisiana politics in a very long time. Over the past few years much has been made … Continue reading 2015 End of Session Wrap-up→
Elizabeth Galan, Associate AIA, earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from LSU in 2013. After graduation, Elizabeth decided to say goodbye to Baton Rouge and moved back to her hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Once there, she found her beloved hometown booming with growth and economic development.Ā Anxious and excited to start her career, Elizabeth began working for Jeff Kudla Architect, a small muti-disciplinary locally owned firm. Whenever Elizabeth does have a spare moment, she enjoys playing soccer or traveling anywhere and everywhere to see … Continue reading Elizabeth Galan, Associate AIA→
Robin Lowell Carroll, AIA, November 11, 1930 – May 23, 2015, lived a full and productive life. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Robin was a long time member of University Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge, serving as an elder, deacon, youth leader, a Sunday school teacher and even a member of Presbyterian Women, where he served as an honorary woman. As an architect, he received many awards and accolades, working on several Baton Rouge landmarks. A member of the American Institute of Architects and a partner … Continue reading In MEMORIAM | Robin Lowell Carroll→
House-passed bills designed to increase tax revenue for next fiscal year will be heard in Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee next Monday morning (click here to view the agenda). The full House will debate and is expected to pass the stateās operating budget (HB 1 by Rep. Jim Fannin, R-Jonesboro) next Thursday, May 21. As the fiscal mess heads to the Senate for additional deliberation one thing continues to become clear: whatever passes this year is paving the way for a special session early … Continue reading Financial Fiasco Continues→
