Weatherization Workshop a HUGE Success!

by tfridhandler on November 6, 2009

Mikey discusses the importance of weatherization.

Mikey discusses the importance of weatherization.

On November 5th, Mikey Naucus and Richard Reilly led the AFH part of a Weatherization Workshop for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Parents of the littles in the program attended the event. A representative from the Community Action Agency opened up the evening with an energy quiz and a discussion on quick ways to save energy. Then AFH spoke about 10 basic weatherization techniques. After that, Mikey and Richard led caulking demonstrations and weatherstripping installation. All the attendees had a chance to try it out for themselves on an awesome mock-up door and window built by AFH with materials and help from Boa construction and Architectural Millwork of St Louis. Everyone was pretty excited to take their new weatherization techniques and apply them at home.

In addition, BBBS is looking forward to potential future weatherization workshops. Thanks to all who helped out on this project!

Richard oversees an attendee caulking a window.

Richard oversees an attendee caulking a window.

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AFH Happy Hour Tonight!

by Sera Bishop on August 24, 2009

Monday, August 24th, we are having a very informal get together at Tucker’s Place in historic Soulard.

The address:
2117 S. 12th Street
(1/2 block South of Russell)
St. Louis, MO
(314) 772-5977

We’re hoping to see some new faces as well as just enhance our existing camaraderie!  Come see what we’re all about – we’ll be meeting about 6ish, though stragglers won’t be punished (too much). We also have a few things on the agenda related to AFH to discuss… including:

Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 2nd 2009 at 7pm.

LOCATION:
Large meeting room (NE corner)
SLPL Schlafly Branch
225 North Euclid Avenue, 63108
(314) 367-4120

The meetings are for anyone interested in Architecture for Humanity – so don’t be shy!

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NOMA Conference

August 20, 2009

Richard, a member of both Architecture for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity, has posted on his blog a more in-depth look at the (NOMA) National Organization for Minority Architects Conference coming up this October.
Click here to be linked to the NOMA post on Richard’s personal blog The Art of Construction.

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up-to-date…

August 10, 2009

Last Wednesday, August 5th, we held our monthly meeting.  We had a good turn-out with some new faces (myself included!).
We had a representative from NOMA (National Organization for Minority Architects) talk to us about their upcoming 2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION that is taking place here in St. Louis the weekend of October 8th-10th. THE [...]

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New Blogger

August 9, 2009

Let me introduce myself.  My name is Sera.  I have a passion for the building arts, green design and helping others.  I’m a newcomer to St. Louis as of January 09, and completely new to AFH-St. Louis, yet passionate enough about the cause to confidently offer myself to happily pick up as their blogger.  I [...]

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Architectural Woodwork Institute

May 8, 2009

http://boaconstruction.blogspot.com/2009/05/awi-green-symposium.html
This is a link to the invite. Good info, free food in a LEED Platinum building

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Architecture for Humanity Celebrates 10th Anniversary

April 7, 2009

On May 2, 2009, Architecture for Humanity will be kicking off a yearlong capacity building campaign by hosting a 10th Anniversary event at the Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco. This event coincides with The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2009 National Convention being held in San Francisco from
April 30 – May 2, [...]

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THANK YOU…

March 25, 2009

AFH-STL would like to thank the following St. Louis Area Contractors….

BOA Construction Co. Inc.
R.G. Ross Construction Co. Inc.
Interface  Construction Corp.

These contractors quickly (!!!) put together a construction bid, which allowed one of our AFH partners to proceed with a grant proposal.  With luck, AFH will continue work on this transitional housing.
THANK YOU for your [...]

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Conservation Lobby Day

February 24, 2009

AFH – St. Louis was represented in the Green Building Group at Conservation Lobby Day in Jefferson City last week. A group of over 100 environmental activists cruised the halls of the state capitol, meeting with legislators and offering our services in understanding green measures as well as advocating for the same. AFH was mentioned [...]

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Public Shoutout for AFH- Saint Louis

February 6, 2009

Richard Reilly, an AFH- Saint Louis member and COO of Boa Construction, wrote an article last month about green jobs, energy savings and the regional grassroots movements tackling these issues. The article was published by the Post Dispatch and St. Louis Beacon, and text of the article can be seen here. He mentioned the chapter’s ongoing [...]

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