| Urban Encounters 2009 |
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Urban Encounters is a table top trade show held in two locations (Edmonton and Calgary). The main focus is two-fold. Firstly, it is held to showcase the latest products and services for commercial and residential suppliers to the Alberta Interior Design community. Secondly, it is an opportunity to bring the design and supply community together in an informal, social atmosphere to help in the establishment of mutually beneficial client-vendor relationships.
The Urban Encounters 2009 schedule:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Round-Up Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary
Exhibitors: Calgary Exhibitor Services and Forms
Exhibitors: Calgary Exhibitor Order Form for Event Services & Parking
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Mayfield Trade Centre, Edmonton
Exhibitors: Edmonton Exhibitor Services and Forms
Over 200 interior designers, architects and product specifiers attend Urban Encounters in each city. These events represent a valuable opportunity to network with industry professionals and showcase your product lines.
The IDA will be providing the design community complimentary tickets to attend the event. Trade show exhibitors will also receive complimentary tickets to distribute to clients. A cocktail reception will run concurrently with the trade show in the exhibit hall.
We are seeking your participation to make this event a success!
Should you require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact the IDA office at:
Phone: (780) 413-0013
Fax: (780) 413-0076
E-mail: info@interiordesignalberta.com
Exhibit space is limited. To avoid disappointment register early.
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| The 2009 IDA Design Competition |
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The Interior Designers of Alberta is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 2009 IDA Design Competition. The 2009 IDA Design Competition is open to all members of the Interior Design Community of Alberta.
Download the 2009 Design Competition Submission Kit Order Form
The Categories for submission are as follows:
- Office - Over $80.00/sq. ft. Construction Cost
- Office - Under $80.00/sq.ft. Construction Cost
- Retail
- Hospitality/Restaurant
- Residential (4 sub-categories)
- Condominiums (2 sub-categories)
- Institutional/Health Care
- Special Projects
In order to qualify for submission, all projects must have been completed within the last three years and ready for occupancy before August 15, 2009.
The Deadline for Submission of Entries: Noon, September 15, 2009
Entry Fees (per submission):
- IDA Members $100.00
- Non-Members$200.00
To receive a submission kit or further information contact:
Interior Designers of Alberta
P.O. Box 21171
Edmonton, AB T6R 2V4
Phone: 780-413-0013
Fax: 780-413-0076
www.interiordesignalberta.com
info@interiordesignalberta.com
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| Urban Encounters 2008 |
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Urban Encounters is a table top trade show held in two locations (Edmonton and Calgary). The main
focus is two-fold. Firstly, it is held to showcase the latest products and services for commercial
and residential suppliers to the Alberta Interior Design community. Secondly, it is an opportunity
to bring the design and supply community together in an informal, social atmosphere to help in the
establishment of mutually beneficial client-vendor relationships.
The Urban Encounters 2008 schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Round-Up Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Delta South, South Ballroom, Edmonton
Over 200 interior designers, architects and product specifiers attend Urban Encounters in each city.
These events represent a valuable opportunity to network with industry professionals and showcase
your product lines.
To receive a package containing all the information necessary to help make an informed decision
about the merits of exhibiting in Urban Encounters 2008, do not hesitate to contact the IDA office.
Phone: (780) 413-0013
Fax: (780) 413-0076
E-mail: info@interiordesignalberta.com
Exhibit space is limited. To avoid disappointment register early.
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| Alberta Building Code Courses |
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Download the Registration form with
additional information. (Right-click, Save As)
The IDA is presenting two half-day courses for all Interior Designers, Technologists, Architects and Facility
Managers who wish to increase their understanding of the Alberta Building Code.
Calgary
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Palomino B&C, RoundUp Centre, Stampede Park
Edmonton
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Edmonds Room, The Coast Terrace Inn Edmonton South
The 3-hour morning session will focus on Part 3 changes to the 2006 Alberta Building Code (ABC). The course
will present a summary of the technical changes and significant editorial changes to Part 3. The course
compares the 1997 ABC requirements with the new 2006 ABC requirements in order that the participants can
appreciate the type and extent of the changes.
The 3-hour afternoon session will deal with changes to the format of the Code, specifically objective and
functional statements. The course will present an overview of the new format of the 2006 ABC and provide
the participants with an understanding of the methods by which alternatives to code requirements are developed
and evaluated. Through workshop sessions participants gain hands-on knowledge of the complexity and design
flexibility in developing alternative solutions to code requirements.
Attendees are able to attend either one of the sessions or both (at a discounted rate).
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Each session will be eligible for 3 CEU IDA Continuing Education Points and 3 AAA Core Competency Learning
Units
Deadline for Registration is January 17th, 2008. Space is limited so make sure you register soon!
Download the Registration form with
additional information. (Right-click, Save As)
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| IDA Annual General Meeting |
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Reminder: the 2007 Annual General Meeting of the Interior Designers of Alberta will be
held via video conference on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 beginning at 5:00pm.
The video conference meeting will be held simultaneously in both Calgary and Edmonton.
In Calgary, the location will be:
- 901 - 10th Avenue SW
- (offices of West Canadian)
- Access will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m.
- The meeting will start promptly at 5 p.m. and conclude by 6:30 p.m.
In Edmonton, the location will be:
- Sharp's Audio Visual
- 10552 - 106 Street
- Access will be available beginning at 4:45 p.m.
- The meeting will start promptly at 5 p.m. and conclude by 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of the 2007 Annual General Meeting is as follows:
- To receive the annual financial statements;
- To elect Directors;
- To appoint auditors;
- To approve Bylaw and Code of Ethics changes
- To transact other such business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment there of.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Annual General Meeting please
contact the IDA by telephone at (780) 413-0013.
Download the IDA 2007 AGM notice as a PDF
Download the IDA 2007 AGM agenda as a PDF
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| Urban Encounter 2007 |
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The 2007 Urban Encounters Table Top Trade Shows in Edmonton and Calgary were a great success.
There were close to 250 attendees at each show, all having a great chance at some amazing door
prizes donated by our exhibitors. A big thank you goes out to the Sponsors of both shows;
they were as follows:
Black & Decker
GWP Wallworks Group Inc.
InterfaceFLOR Commercial
Primco Ltd.
Sandhurst Sculpture Inc.
Solutions...workplace furnishings
Tandus Canada
For future contracts, if the opportunity presents itself, please keep in mind that these are
some of the companies supporting your association.
We look forward to seeing you at the shows again next year.
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| The 2007 IDA Design Competition |
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The bi-annual Interior Designers of Alberta Design Competition was held recently and the
winners were announced in conjunction with this year’s Urban Encounters Table Top Tradeshow.
There were 30 entries submitted in 8 different categories. Certificates were presented at
the Urban Encounters shows to the following:
Category A. Office – Over $75.00/square foot Construction Cost
Designer: Customspace Integrated Team
Company: Cohos Evamy Integratedesign
Award: GOLD Standing
Category B. Office – Under $75.00/square foot Construction Cost
Designer: Interscape Interior Design
Company: Interscape Interior Design
Award: BRONZE Standing
Designer: Holly Shearer
Company: Shearer Licensed Interior Design Inc.
Award: BRONZE Standing
Designer: Kathy Johnston Umbach
Company: Stantec Architecture Ltd.
Award: BRONZE Standing
Designer: Heidi Painchaud
Company: Habitar Design Inc.
Award: SILVER Standing
Designer: Connie Young
Company: CE DE CE INC.
Award: GOLD Standing
Category D. Hospitality/Restaurant
Designer: Connie Young and Doris Martin
Company: CE DE CE INC.
Award: SILVER Standing
Designer: Michelle Sigurdson
Company: Cohos Evamy Integratedesign
Award: SILVER Standing
Category E-1. Residential - Single Dwelling, New Construction: Over $200/sq.ft.
Designer: Connie Young and Doris Martin
Company: CE DE CE INC.
Award: SILVER Standing
Category H. Special Projects
Designer: Michelle Sigurdson
Company: Cohos Evamy Integratedesign
Award: SILVER Standing
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