Lunch with AIA Minneapolis

If you haven't participated in an AIA Minneapolis Free Lunch, you really should give it a try. Join them on the third Thursday of each month from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm at International Market Square, Suite 185. You'll learn about a multitude of topics, including award-winners, government affairs, and related organizations, AND it's great networking! To register for a lunch or find more information, go to aia-mn.org/ext_about/local-chapters/minneapolis/

Appearing in this short film is Charles Orton from AECom, Nat Madson from VJAA, and Grant Eull from Pixel Farm

Pella - Builder Days Tour

Oct. 4th - 6th I went traveled to Pella, IA for the Pella Builder Days. I covered the event and had a great time learning more about the quality of their manufacturing process and the passion that Pella has for creating a series of fantastic products. Architects, Designers, and Builders from the Midwest and East Coast representing 1/2 a dozen cities were there.

While I wasn't allowed to document the factory floor or the testing lab, I think we were all impressed with the streamlined process of their methods and the quality they provide each step of the way. Three things I took away from the tour personally. 1) The dedication that Pella had to reducing the amount of manufacturing waste that gets recycled. 2) The passion that each employee had about what they do. 3) The catering that they have on site, is fantastic. 

I've broken the images I took into 4 parts. You can bypass any slide show and go the the thumbnail gallery by clicking any of the larger images. You may copy any images from here for personal use. However please contact me for commercial use.

Des Moines Art Center (For more info Click Here)

Pella Education and Exhibitions (For more on Pella Click Here)

Vermeer Windmill Tour (For more info Click Here)

Downtown Pella, IA (For more info Click Here)