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Jul 25

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Architects in Schools All-Star Firms, please stand up! These firms rose to the top this past school year when it came to supporting their employees during countless Architects in Schools volunteer hours. Volunteered time is essential to the success of AiS. It’s how we promote creativity, critical thinking, and growth mindset in Oregon youth. THANK YOU to our All-Star Firms and to all of our volunteers and supporters who ensure that thousands of students receive free design education every year. Your time and dedication means everything! Applications for the 2024-25 Architects in Schools season open next week! Visit our website to learn more. #architectsinschools #allstars #thankyou #volunteerappreciation

Jul 23

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Breaking news! Beginning in 2025, Van Evera Bailey Fellows will now receive $50,000 for their pursuits in advancing the design and building profession, a 100% increase in Fellowship funding. This increase should allow for more impact when it comes to growing costs of materials, labor, living, and more. Additionally, this increase ensures that the funding awarded is more impactful for individuals across economic backgrounds and lived experiences without requiring additional applicant privilege. Thank you to the Van Evera Bailey Fund at @the_ocf for making this possible. The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship is an opportunity for professionals in the field to examine not only what they think, but how they think. Applications open in August and recipients will be announced in December. Please join us in celebrating this enormous increase in impact for today’s leaders in the designed and built industry! Follow the link in our bio to learn more. Pictured: 2024 VEB Fellow, Marta Petteni (right), with her AfroVillage PDX colleagues. #afofellowships #vebfellowship #increasedfunding #careerdevelopment

Jul 17

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From June 24-28, 2024, students from across Oregon and beyond participated in our virtual Architects in Schools Summer Camp. Were you unable to register for the camp and want to participate in design activities with your family? Good news! We have made the camp content publicly available through the end of August. Camp material is free and designed for youth ages 8-12. Each day of this self-paced, online camp, students take on the role of an architect and builder to learn about the benefits of adaptive reuse and how the built environment must evolve with cultural, societal, and environmental changes. Students work through lessons, watch videos featuring architects and design professionals, and complete design activities. Follow the link in our bio to get started today! #architectsinschools #freesummercamp #virtualsummercamp #architecturecamp

Jul 15

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Toast to the impact of Oregon Architect and AFO co-founder, Brooks Gunsul! Brooks has touched the personal and professional lives of many renowned architects today, and AFO is pleased to celebrate his impact this summer. Chat with Brooks and friends at ZGF’s newly-renovated office and deck over tasty treats and cool beverages. Raise a glass in honor of Brooks’ leadership and vision! Hosted by @zgfarchitects Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Wednesday, July 24 5:30-7:30pm ZGF Architects, Portland Link in bio. #dineanddesign #pdxdesignevents #pdxarchitecture

Jul 8

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Nomination deadline approaching! Nominate an emerging professional, today! Oregon’s Next recognizes the achievements and community contributions that emerging professionals in the AEC industry are making. Today’s leadership knows that future opportunities and challenges can be met with the energy of our bright and dedicated rising stars in our field. By awarding Oregon’s Next at Honored Citizen, we can both recognize the lifelong achievements of our honorees while showcasing our support for promising generations to come. We welcome YOU to nominate individuals for Oregon’s Next. As we collectively work towards welcoming more voices into the architecture, engineering, and construction fields, who stands out as embodying this welcoming, inclusive mindset? Nomination Deadline: July 10 Link in bio #aforegonsnext #emergingprofessionals #emergingleaders #afohonoredcitizen

Jul 3

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Join us for mingling and inspiration at the Kirovski residence while sampling tasty hors d’oeuvres, wine and champagne. You’ll find endless ingenuity in this gorgeous light filled and elegantly crafted new home perched at the top of an oversized lot on the east side of Council Crest. The home balances refined design details and natural materials with high performance building techniques. Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Wednesday, July 17 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Portland Link in bio. #dineanddesign #pdxdesignevents #privatetour #pdxarchitecture

Jul 1

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JULY AFO HAPPENINGS Oregon’s Next Nomination Deadline, 7/10, 11:59pm Nominate a community-focused emerging professional in the design and building industry. Dine & Design: Bubbles & Bites in Council Crest, 7/17, 5:30-7:30pm, Southwest Portland Join us for mingling and inspiration at the Kirovski residence while sampling tasty hors d’oeuvres, wine and champagne. Dine & Design: A Toast to Brooks Gunsul, 7/24, 5:30-7:30pm, ZGF Architects, Portland Toast the impact of Oregon Architect and AFO co-founder Brooks Gunsul with friends at ZGF's newly-renovated office and deck. Registration opening soon. Links in bio. #afohappenings #pdxdesignevents #pdxarchitecture #afoevents

Jun 23

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Staff Spotlight! 🔦 As of yesterday, Keith Knowles, husband of Kim Knowles, AFO’s Associate Director of Architects in Schools, embarked on a 3,500+ km challenge along the 2024 Tour de France route in an effort to raise £1,000,000 for Cure Leukaemia, the official charity partner of the Tour de France. Today, Sunday, June 23, Keith is riding nearly 124 miles wearing a bib (as seen in the image) in honor of Susan Myers, AFO’s Associate Director. Join us in celebrating Susan‘s decades in remission by helping Keith meet his $50,000 fundraising goal for Cure Leukaemia! Sending strength and perseverance to Keith on this amazing journey, and to Susan and all those impacted by blood cancer. AFO would not be what it is without Susan and we are so happy to have her with us today! Donate: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/keith-knowles Follow Keith's journey @keithkannoli … @thetour21 sees a team of 25 amateur cyclists, take on the world’s most grueling cycling challenge by riding the full Tour de France route, one week ahead of the professionals. The team will follow the same route and will ride over 3,500km in just 21 days – all to raise over £1,000,000 for Cure Leukaemia, the official charity partner of the Tour de France.
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