Join PEA (Philadelphia Emerging Architects) for their February "Stories from an Architect" event, hosted in collaboration with PhilaNOMA at WeWork's Walnut Street Location!. In honor of Black History Month, we'll be engaging in a panel discussion on diversity in the profession. Michael Spain AIA Assoc NOMA will moderate a conversation with local black architects about their experiences in architecture, and their aspirations for a more diverse and equitable profession.

LOCATION:  WeWork 1430 Walnut Street (Cheesecake Factory Building)
DATE & TIME: Tuesday Feb 27th 2018 6pm-8pm

FEATURING: 
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Micheal Spain AIA Assoc NOMA, Education Chair @ PhilaNOMA, - D2CA Architects (Moderator) 
Dozie Ibeh AIA LEED AP BD+C -  Associate Vice President, Project Delivery Group @ Temple University
Ian Smith AIA NCARB LEED AP - Principal of Ian Smith Design Group, LLC
LB (Love Lady Belle) Young, AIA LEED AP BD+C - EwingCole
Clifton Fordham RA, NOMA, NCARB, LEED AP - Recording Secretary @ PhilaNOMA, Professor @ Temple University

Welcome to 2018!

PhilaNOMA is kicking off the New Year on January 15, 2018 with  2018 MLK DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT hosted by ACE Mentor Program & GBCA. We encourage all members to sign up for this service opportunity. Please read the information below carefully and register. 

2018 MLK DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018
9AM-3PM
Francis J Myers Recreation Center | 5800 Kingsessing Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143

On Monday, January 15, 2018, from 9:00am – 3:00 pm, Partners General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) and ACE Mentor Program of Eastern PA will bring professionals from Clemens Construction Company and the ACE volunteer network of students and mentors together for a Martin Luther King Day service project designed to enhance the new local community garden in advance of the community’s large renovation project at Cecil Street Gardens – located at 5730-40 Kingsessing Ave. (Cecil St. & Kingsessing Ave.)
 
Together, the students and volunteers will build elevated garden planters that will enhance the quality of life for the residents in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia. The planters with be incorporated into a local garden where the community can learn about, grow, and gain access to fresh and healthy food. The Myers Recreation Center is available for assembly and construction of the planters – as well as for use of restrooms and refreshments.
 
PROPOSED PROJECT |(4) ELEVATED GARDEN BEDS
 
The elevated garden beds will be approx. 4′ 4″ wide X 3′ 4″ deep x 36″ high.  The planting bed measures 22″ high on the outside, with about 20″ of planting depth on the inside. The garden beds will be elevated for drainage and to ensure user comfort for senior citizens. 

​MEET & GREET with Zena Howard AIA LEED AP
WHEN: November 15th, 2017 6:30 pm
WHERE: Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar 123 S 7th Street Philadelphia PA
COST: Free ( Registration Required)