Grants and Scholarships for 2008
AIA Westchester/Mid-Hudson Scholarship Grant Program
The grant program is open to students who are enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate in the fall of 2008 at an NAAB accredited School of Architecture
See here for more information
The Center for Architedcture Grants and Scholarships for 2008
AIA New Jersey Scholarship Foundation
AIA New Jersey Scholarship Foundation Inc. maintains a program of scholarship grants to qualified architectural students from New Jersey or attending architecture school in New Jersey for the purpose of recognizing scholastic achievement, demonstrated talent, and potential for success in the profession of Architecture. Financial need is also a consideration for the award of scholarship funds. It is noted that funds for the program come from contributions and fundraising efforts of AIA New Jersey members, interested sources in the construction industry, and private individuals located in New Jersey.
For more information please visit their website www.aia-nj.org/about/scholarship.shtml
Internship Opportunities - 2008
Short Description of the Company:
Vector Foiltec is an award winning international company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs Texlon Foil Systems - one of the most innovative transparent roofing / cladding technologies available. Such projects include the 2008 Olympic Swimming Center in Beijing, the Bronx Zoo Lion House in New York City, and the Eden Biomes in the United Kingdom. www.vector-foiltec.com
Each new project brings new design and technology challenges. That’s why we’re constantly looking for creative, self-motivated people to join our team.
Description of the position:
This part time position / internship will focus on drafting / design but will also include a variety of tasks from administrative to project management. Qualified candidates should have experience with CAD, a strong interest in architecture, and a willingness to work in a variety of areas.
Contact Information:
Meagan Dye
meagan.dye@vector-foiltec.com
T: (518) 783-0575
F: (518) 783-0474
Prefer to receive resumes via email.
Job Opportunities -2008
Job Opportunity - January 2009
Young, internationally published architectural firm located in Columbia County, NY, about ½ hour from RPI is looking for talented and motivated architecture students and recent grads to work on a part time or on as needed basis. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong computer background, especially in 3-d renderings.
Our work is creative, experimental and contemporary. Many of projects focus on the intersections of art and architecture and we will be working on an art video installation for an outdoor sculpture park. Other work includes ongoing research on the relationships between art, architecture and the natural environment.
Please send work samples and resume via email to peter@ftarchitecture.com
Job Opportunity – December 2008
I'm in search for a drafter/design artist for my project. I have a prototype that I built and need the plans on CAD software. My plan is to provide this information to a local company that builds tools for plastic injection moulding. I would like to offer this job to a student who knows how to create a design on CAD software. I think this would be a great opportunity for a college student in this field to make some extra money, and it helps me out, an inventor with a limited budget.
My name is Greg Dyer and I can be contacted at 518-461-7567 for more information.
Griffith Dardanelli Architects, PC – September 2008
Griffith Dardanelli Architects, PC, a seven person firm located in Schenectady, NY, seeks a part-time 4th or 5th year student to assist with architectural drafting. Opportunities will be available to experience other aspects of architectural practice, and the position could extend into summer employment. Contact Karl Griffith at 370-0767 ext. 22, or e-mail kgriffith@gdarc.com.
Karl P. Griffith, AIA
GRIFFITH DARDANELLI, ARCHITECTS, PC
670 Franklin Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
tel 518-370-0767 ext 22, Fax 518-370-0769
(formerly Cataldo, Waters and Griffith, Architects, PC)
Job Opportunity - September 2008
What I am looking for is some design assistance for an 1150 sq ft ranch in Scotia/Glenville NY. I would like to change the layout and expand the current foot print by 800 – 1000 sq ft. My goal is a larger kitchen, master bedroom w/master bath and perhaps a larger living room/great room.
Below is my contact info – my cell phone is 518-729-7617. Thanks for your help.
Kevin M. Bean
Associate Vice President for Development
University at Albany
University Hall
Albany, NY 12222
518-956-8071
kbean@uamail.albany.edu
www.albany.edu
Naomi Miller Lighting Design, Troy NY
Entry Level Architectural Lighting Designer - September 2008
Description of Naomi Miller Lighting Design:
We are a small architectural lighting design firm located in Troy, with a wide range of project types. We enjoy collaborating with architectural firms on houses of worship, university buildings, commercial and health care projects, ski resorts, occasional homes, and outdoor lighting as well. We are in demand for LEED projects because our focus is lighting quality and sustainability. Our architectural clients are in Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, as well as New York State.
Description of Duties:
Work on small to medium architectural lighting design projects, deliverables and deadlines. Communicate and collaborate with architectural design team members. Produce CAD design documents using Autocad, and calculations using lighting calculation software. Produce hand sketches and renderings using visualization software to convey lighting system appearance and performance.
Major Qualifications:
Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Architecture, Building Science, Architectural Engineering, or related design field. Familiarity with construction methods, architectural graphics, and terminology required.
Understanding of lighting metrics, photometry, and lighting technology (lamps, luminaires, ballasts, controls) strongly preferred. Facility in Autocad required. Facility in Photoshop, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint strongly preferred.
Good written communication skills and a well-developed eye for aesthetics and style are important.
Pay and Benefits:
Pay range is $28,000 to $45,000 per year, depending on qualifications. 2 weeks vacation after 1 year of service, half of health insurance premium paid, 401(k) investment plan after meeting eligibility requirements. Summertime benefit: all the fresh tomatoes and raspberries you can eat.
Send resume and letter of interest to Naomi Miller, info@NMLightingDesign.com, or 46 23rd Street, Troy NY 12180.
Intern Architect / Computer Graphics - September 2008
Bates Masi Architects is a LEED accredited six-person architecture firm located in Sag Harbor, New York specializing in modern residential homes and boutique commercial in the New York region and abroad. Our focus is on innovative design, based on extensive research and knowledge of fabrication, digital fabrication, craft, construction, and materials. We have been recognized by 10 AIA design awards and numerous publications. The firm is a design-oriented partnership with an emphasis on providing a good learning environment for all levels.
The position is for applicants who have a professional architecture degree and have a particular interest in all aspects of computer graphics. We are looking for candidates who incorporate computer graphic visualization into the design process.
Requirements and Skills:
- Applicant must be proficient with Adobe Suite and have a strong computer graphics background.
- Experience with Flash is an asset.
- Candidates should be creative, well spoken and have good writing communication skills.
Please email your resume, cover letter, and samples of work in PDF format to careers@batesmasi.com or send your information along with a short portfolio to:
Bates Masi + Architects
Box 510
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
www.batesmasi.com
Student Competitions - 2008
ACSA/PCA Student Design Competition
CONCRETE THINKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD, 2007-08 International Student Design Competition
In the 3rd Annual Portland Cement Association (PCA) Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World Competition, students are challenged to investigate innovative uses of portland cement-based material to achieve sustainable design objectives.
2008 Lemelson-Rensselaer Student Prize.
The competition is open to ALL Rensselaer seniors and graduate students; with a prize of $30,000 cash (makes me wish I was a student again;).
Attached are some Photoshop source files and a web-ready gif for you to use as you wish on your respective websites. The Lemelson-Rensselaer Student Prize website is at: http://www.rpi.edu/lemelson
FYI - We were selected as one of only three universities to offer this Prize (MIT and University of Illinois are the others). Last year Dr. Jackson led the Prize ceremony and personally met with Mrs. Lemelson from the Lemelson Foundation. This year’s program is shaping up to be even more exciting!
2007-08 Leading Student Design Competition
As you likely know, Leading Edge seeks to support and enhance the study of sustainable and energy-efficient building practices in Architectural Education. We invite students and instructors of Architecture and Design to use the competition as a framework to explore the use of new materials and strategies for building and the integration of aesthetics and technology for high-performing, cutting edge architecture.
This year’s competition is sited in the coastal environment of Southern California on the campus of the University of Santa Barbara. Students entering Challenge 1 (3rd-, 4th-year and graduate level students) will design an Environment and History Center serving dual roles of research and education about the environment and history of the local area. Students entering Challenge 2 (1st- and 2nd-year students) will design a three-unit townhouse-style residence for student equestrians with horses on site.
Registration Opens: September 10, 2007
Registration Deadline: March 28, 2008
Submission Deadline: June 13, 2008 (regardless of when the work is completed; early submissions are allowed but not required)
Open To: College and University architecture students
Entry Fee: None
Awards: $15,000 total
Design Jury: Gregg Ander, FAIA, Southern CaliforniaEdison
Alison Kwok, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP, University of Oregon
Nancy Clanton, PE, LC, IALD, Clanton & Associates
Website: www.leadingedgecompetition.org |
