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Architects: Problem solvers with a focus on
future growth, cost effectiveness
Board of Directors
President: Elizabeth Chu Richter, AIA
President-elect: Johnny Cotten, AIA
Treasurer: David E. Lewis, AIA
Secretary: Samuel D. Morris, AIA
Director: Ray Torno, AIA
Director: Jay Porterfield, Assoc. AIA
Director: Connie Rivera, Assoc. AIA
Director: Eric Rivera, Assoc. AIA
TSA State Director: Bill Holland, AIA
Past President: Brooke Sween-McGloin, AIA
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The mission of AIA Corpus Christi is to advance the architectural profession
and to serve as a valued resource for the community.
What do architects do, and how can they help your organization?
Whether your organization is about to embark on a building or renovation project,
it’s bound to be a complex, expensive and time-consuming undertaking. There are
hundreds of considerations and decisions to make - and the potential for costly
mistakes is a possibility.
One of the best investments you can make is to speak with an architect at the
earliest stage of planning.
Architects are the only professionals who have the education, experience and vision
necessary to guide you through the entire design and construction process successfully
- from helping you define what you want to build to helping you get the most for
your construction dollar.
And they are the only professionals in the construction industry who are ethically
bound to represent your interests.
Here’s how architects can help your organization:
Architects clarify and define your building needs.
Through a process called programming, architects can completely examine your specific
requirements, budget and building site to help define the scope of what’s to be
built.
Architects solve problems creatively.
Architects are trained problem solvers. Not sure how fast your organization is
going to grow? An architect can design a space that meets your needs today and
that can be adapted for tomorrow. Have a limited budget?
Architects look for ways to make your project cost effective and propose ways
to get even more for your investment than you imagined possible.
Architects see the big picture.
Architects don’t just design four walls and a roof - they create total environments,
both interiors and exteriors, that are functional and exciting places in which
to work and live.
Architects manage your project.
From site selection to move-in, architects act as project leaders. They manage
and coordinate key project elements, while you focus on your organization’s activities.
Architects maximize your investment.
Architects are a wise investment of today’s dollars for tomorrow’s big savings.
A building designed for maximum energy efficiency can reduce bills now and down
the road.
Plus, efficient use of space can reduce the total square footage you require.
And a well-designed building can reduce initial costs and also increase its long-term
value.
Speak with an architect who is a member of The American Institute of Architects
(AIA) at the earliest stage of your project planning.
To find out more, go to www.aiacorpuschristi.org
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