Schedule

Take a look at this year's all-star lineup

  • KEYNOTE – A Vibrant Public Realm for Green Bay

    • 8:30 - 10:00 am
    • Johnsonville Tailgate Village

    ROSSETTI and the Green Bay Packers will discuss the collaborative process to bring the vision of a vibrant, all-seasons district to reality. Titletown, the sports-anchored development located right next to the legendary Lambeau Field, was conceived as a national destination for living, working, and playing and promotes economic and cultural growth for the Green Bay region. In addition to Titletown, ROSSETTI and the Packers have teamed up to enhance the guest experience at Lambeau Field and have developed a new football training center addition and headquarters. The full district is now a national destination for living, working, and playing and promotes economic and cultural growth for the Green Bay region.

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  • Working Backwards

    • 10:15 - 11:15 am
    • Resch Breakout Rooms
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  • Making Energy-Efficient Choices During Design: An Interactive Live Analysis

    • 10:10 - 11:15 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    This interactive course demonstrates how energy efficiency goals—when addressed beginning early in design—can be successfully achieved, saving valuable resources. The session introduces how comparative analysis assists in achieving energy conservation goals alongside factors that drive energy use.

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  • Building Better Through Relationships – Improving the Building Experience Through Stronger Relationships Between Architects and Contractors

    • 10:15 - 11:15 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    AIA is committed to helping its members adopt collaborative strategies to realize their design intent and build a better world. One of the most important opportunities for collaboration exists between architects and contractors. Both parties are dedicated to delivering on their clients’ expectations. Ensuring a strong bond between them can help to ensure success on the project. Together, AIA and AGC believe our constituencies can execute on a blueprint for a better world. This panel will explore how that happens is in the hands of the architects and contractors out there making it happen every day.

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  • Virtual Reality in Architecture: Strategies for Visualization, Interaction, and Collaboration

    • 10:15 - 11:15 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Virtual reality is part of the greater world of extended reality. In architecture the use of Extended Reality (XR) empowers the visual communication, interactivity, and collaboration as fundamental bases for projects design, development, and construction. This seminary offers an overview of the XR potential for combining the real world and design data in the visualization processes, stimulation of perception and collaborative design, revealing how this is changing our present and impacting on the future of architecture. XR technology will be presented as an instrument for decision-making during the process of design, for presenting interactive reviews to clients, and for visualizing final projects presentation. This seminar is on collaboration of Dan Wilhelms by TechRender and Gabriela Bustos by Pluris XR and SARUP UWM.

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  • Luncheon

    • 11:30 - 1:15 PM
    • Resch Exhibit Hall

    AIA Wisconsin Annual Meeting, WAF Annual Meeting, Sponsor Recognition, Award Announcements, Citations. Join us for an update on AIA’s initiatives with national Vice-president/President Elect Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMA.

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  • 2023 Expo on Architecture

    • 1:15 - 3:30 PM
    • Resch Exhibit Hall

    Come and explore the Exhibit Hall! In addition to finding new solutions for your projects, there will be more interaction for you this year. We’re kicking off a new program called BIM + Brews where you can pop into a BIM lab for a little learning. Drop in on some mini-education sessions to round out your credit totals. Interact with your peers through various networking groups. Find out about AIA Wisconsin and Wisconsin Architects Foundation programs and benefits. And much more! Drinks and snacks will be available throughout the exhibit period. Reserve your booth: https://aiawconference.org/expo/

  • Speed Mentoring

    • 2:00 - 3:15 PM
    • Resch Exhibit Hall

    [CLICK ON SESSION TITLE TO REGISTER] This will also be taking place in the Expo but requires a separate sign up to participate. If you are interested in serving as a mentor or are interested in being mentored, this event is for you. Using the “speed dating” format, this is a fun and fast way to make some new connections no matter where you are in your career journey.

  • 20 Years: On Rigor

    • 3:30 - 4:30 PM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Reflecting on the first two decades of their eponymous practice and the recent release of the firm’s monograph “Johnsen Schmaling: On Rigor,” Brian Johnsen and Sebastian Schmaling will discuss the importance of conceptual rigor and formal restraint in their work — “skillfully assembled, simple forms with a reductive logic whose outcomes seem, like the best poetry, both novel and inevitable” (Architect magazine), and “a collection of buildings of near-monastic simplicity with a sense of place and an unfussy precision” (Architectural Record). Looking at both recent and earlier projects, Johnsen and Schmaling will argue that rigor is not a constricting force but one that is aesthetically liberating and, increasingly, environmentally imperative.

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  • High Performance Design and Build

    • 3:30 - 4:30 PM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Rising energy costs and the increasing impact of climate change mandate that we significantly alter and improve the way we design and build. This session will illustrate how to design high performance, net-zero- energy buildings through LEED and Passive House strategies. We will also discuss the reasons why residential and commercial architects should become building contractors when creating high-performance projects.

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  • Finishing Strong: Ditch the Spreadsheets & Simplify Your Construction Administration Phase Work

    • 3:30 - 4:30 PM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Join us as we walk through the evolution of managing the Construction Contract Administration phase of the design process. We will examine old, manual methods and how they have been transformed into the digital age to make you more efficient and help reduce your risk of liability by having accurate records that you can easily find when you need them. Unfortunately, some people moved their paper systems to pdfs and spreadsheets, but that only moved your records from a paper file to a computer file. Now, technology allows us to accumulate data beyond one project. Tomorrow, AI will help us avoid problems before we see it coming.

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  • Collegiate Design: The New Driver for Corporate Design

    • 3:30 - 4:30 PM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    In a world where securing top talent is a competitive business advantage in the workplace, employers spend time devising ways to attract and retain an exceptional workforce. As companies look to recruit the best and brightest from college campuses, they often overlook the one ideal recruitment strategy…the campus design itself. Our quantitative research provides a plethora of data points to prove our hypothesis. It also provides you with a unique workplace strategy to bring to your clients.

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  • KEYNOTE – Thinking, Making, Seeking

    • 4:45 - 6:15 PM
    • Johnsonville Tailgate Village

    Learn how Architecture Research Office integrates research with their design process to consistently achieve high-quality design that elevates people and place. Explore the firm’s diverse past and present work and research-based process in a presentation led by Principal Kim Yao. The lecture will address the importance of collaboration and engagement in achieving transformative architecture. Each attendee will gain an understanding of varied ways research can underpin and compliment practice.

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  • Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception

    • 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    • Packer Hall of Fame

    AIA Wisconsin has secured the Packer Hall of Fame for a private party! Come and network among the legends of the game. Even if you are not a Packer fan (gasp!) this is an amazing look into the history of the franchise, those who played the game, and the city of Green Bay. Co-sponsored by BOLDT.

  • Masonry Excellence Awards Program & Presentation

    • 7:45 - 9:00 AM
    • Resch Exhibit Hall

    Attendees will gain insights into the development and implementation of creative masonry details, including unique brick patterns and shapes, embedded LED Lighting, prefabricated masonry elements, and connections to an existing building. This presentation will also review design and construction details of award-winning masonry building projects that highlight quality architectural design, innovative use of materials and exemplary craftsmanship. It will examine what is trending in masonry wall system design as well as explore innovative resilient and diverse masonry design.

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  • Holistic Design Through an Equity Lens

    • 9:15 - 10:15 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Holistic design creates sustainable, resilient, and equitable outcomes that exceed our clients’ goals and improve the human experience. The AIA Framework for Design Excellence is about inclusive design, for every architect, client, and project. Equity is a natural partner in this endeavor and can strengthen both the practical application of holistic design, and the measurable outcomes for clients and the people they serve.

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  • The Green New Deal is a Big Deal

    • 9:15-10:15 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a clean energy and climate action bill, signed into law in August 2022, has accelerated sustainable design and construction, aimed at decarbonizing buildings. This advanced IRA panel discussion assumes attendees are legislatively literate, as panelists will dive into (1) Client conversations – understanding the project goals and expectations and how the IRA impacts the project budget; (2) Financial advisor as a project stakeholder, (3) What documentation is likely be to be part of the certified project costs, and (4) How the project team needs to work together to produce the documentation (i.e. what needs to be included the specifications/construction documents). Panelists will discuss a “for profit” and a “non-profit” (i.e. school) types of clients.

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  • Achieving Safe and Secure Buildings: Strategies for Architects

    • 9:15 - 10:15 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Achieving safe and secure buildings: Strategies for architects is a presentation aimed at educating architects on enhancing building security. The presentation covers the importance of zoning buildings for effective lockdown strategies, the benefits of working with security consultants, and the role of technology in building safety. It explores effective communication with security, facility, and operations leaders and highlights key considerations for architects. The presentation also covers finding government funding and provides tips on grant applications. The goal is to provide architects with the knowledge and resources they need to create safe and secure buildings for their clients.

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  • Maximizing Efficiency and Quality with Precast Concrete Manufacturing

    • 9:15 - 10:15 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    This program provides a comprehensive overview of precast concrete manufacturing, with a focus on the benefits of premanufacturing in precast concrete production. Covering the latest techniques and technologies for optimizing efficiency, quality, and safety in precast concrete manufacturing facilities, participants will learn about the advantages of precast concrete over traditional construction methods, including reduced construction time, increased durability, and improved quality control. They will also gain an understanding of the sustainability benefits of precast concrete production, such as reduced waste and energy consumption.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation – Accelerating the advancement of a people-first culture

    • 10:30 - 11:30 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Join the owner, architect, and project manager in this case study of Oshkosh Corporation. We will take you behind the scenes to explore why, what, and how Oshkosh and the integrated design team delivered a purpose-driven Global Headquarters.

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  • Global Warming, What Would Steve Jobs Do?

    • 10:30 - 11:30 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Global warming due to human activities has been well established in the scientific and government communities for decades and has been identified as the greatest crisis of our time. Nevertheless, despite the attention and press given to this topic, very little has been done to slow the increase in global warming gases being released worldwide. What are we missing? The presenter will provide ideas, based on his 40+ years in the energy industry, as to why the current approach in the United States is doomed to failure and how an alternate approach can yield results quickly by engaging the market rather than pushing it.

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  • Fellow’s Forum: Regenerative Design

    • 10:30 - 11:30 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Worldwide responses to climate change are failing to match the speed and significance of the overlapping crises we face now and in the foreseeable future. Architects can / must make a difference. The AIA WI Fellows seek to convene attendees interested in the co-generation of sustainably responsive and holistic design approaches. We will moderate this exploration through the topics of public policy, building technology, and research / education. Come prepared to share your insights, experiences, and best practices, and collaborate in the generation of strategies and tactics that can make a difference.

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  • Understanding Key Performance Factors for Window & Door Exterior Finishes

    • 10:30 - 11:30 AM
    • Resch Breakout Rooms

    Attendees will walk away with an understanding of industry standards and factors you need to weigh when specifying the finish based on the project requirements.

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  • 2023 Expo on Architecture

    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Resch Expo Hall

    Come and explore the Exhibit Hall! In addition to finding new solutions for your projects, there will be more interaction for you this year. We’re kicking off a new program called BIM + Brews where you can pop into a BIM lab for a little learning. Drop in on some mini-education sessions to round out your credit totals. Interact with your peers through various networking groups. Find out about AIA Wisconsin and Wisconsin Architects Foundation programs and benefits. And much more! Drinks and snacks will be available throughout the exhibit period. Reserve your booth: https://aiawconference.org/expo/

  • KEYNOTE + Refreshments – Neighborhood Now

    • 1:45 - 3:15 PM
    • Resch Center, Second Floor

    This program will discuss opportunities to strengthen neighborhood through an analysis of housing typologies and case studies of housing and community buildings. Work discussed will include new completed work like the Arroyo affordable family housing, and the Park as well as a competition entry for an affordable housing development in Chicago. Featured community resources will include adaptive reuse projects like the Museumlab which brought an abandoned historic library back to life. Participants will learn about strategies that build connections between residents and street that foster inclusivity and strengthen neighborhood through analysis of both affordable and market rate multi-unit housing. Refreshments will be provided during the presentation from 1:30-3:30 pm, co-sponsored by FOCUS ON ENERGY®.

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  • Krueger International (KI) Tour

    • 3:30 - 5:00 PM
    • Pickup at Resch Center

    Bus transportation will be provided by KI. Meet at the KI Lounge on the first floor of the Resch Center. This tour of the KI flagship operation in Green Bay will include operations, metal fabrication, robotic welding, chrome plating, painting, assembly and distribution. KI, a contract furniture company that is 100% employee owned, manufactures innovative furniture and moveable wall system solutions for educational, university, business and government markets. Participants MUST wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided on-site. No photography is allowed. This tour will require walking for the entire duration of the tour.

  • Schneider Innovation Center Tour

    • 3:30 - 5:00 PM
    • Schneider Innovation Center

    This offsite tour will explore the new Schneider Innovation Center in Green Bay. Transportation to the site is on your own and will not be provided. The tour begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, April 27th and will last approximately 90 minutes. Limited capacity.

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  • Walking Tour of Titletown District

    • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

    Join Kirk Phillips from ROSSETTI and Charlie Millerwise from the Packers on a walking tour of Titletown. Highlights will include brief description of the master plan vision and principles and a discussion of the design guidelines for the district. On this tour, you will also learn about ROSSETTI’s architectural design of the Hinterland Brewery, Ariens Hill and Skating Pond and The Turn, key elements that activated the district during the first phase of master plan implementation. Kirk and Charlie will also highlight the additional program throughout the district and the success of developing an all-seasons multi-use development.

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  • Walking Tour of Lambeau Field’s North Endzone Concourse and the Green Bay Packers Training Facility

    • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

    Join Tessa Sodini from ROSSETTI and Brian Athey from Miron Construction on a walking tour of Lambeau Field’s North Endzone Concourse and the exterior of the Green Bay Packers Training Facility. The North Endzone Concourse is one of the improvements that ROSSETTI is leading the design of at Lambeau Field; a prime example of strategic design to enhance guest experience and generate revenue for the stadium. The training facility, currently under construction, will promote interaction and communications between coaches, players and staff and will exceed current NFL player and team standards.

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