Architecture Matters: Building in the Material World (Shipley Architects) and TxA President-Elect Visit

FREE for AIA Dallas & Allied Members, $30 General Admission

Architecture Matters is an engaging and informative design lecture series that is free for all AIA Dallas and Northeast Texas members. Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by Dan Shipley, FAIA exploring the creativity, craftsmanship, and design thinking behind his architecture. His work is known for its inventive use of materials, attention to detail, and thoughtful response to people and place. The event will also include a visit from TxA President-elect visit, Stephi Motal, AIA.

Building in the Material World

At Shipley Architects, materials and construction drive the design. For many projects, materials and construction ARE the design. In this presentation Dan Shipley, FAIA will highlight projects that follow this philosophy, from their conception to the means and methods of their construction. Dan will also explore the design benefits of understanding fabrication processes of commonly used materials (like steel, stone, sheet metal, millwork, etc.) and anticipating actual jobsite conditions to improve both the design and usability of drawings.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will explore the benefits of understanding various material fabrication processes for both higher quality detailing and the overall design of a project.
• Participants will analyze how real jobsite conditions influence the readability and usability of drawings by contractors and subcontractors during construction.
• Participants will examine how workforce and budget constraints influence the outcome of a project and how to these factors could be anticipated and reflected in the construction documents.
• Participants will consider the benefits of the developer-architect and the role’s potential for higher quality outcomes.

This course has been approved for 1.0 LU by AIA CES