AIA National: Explore the World through Architectural Adventures

Explore the World through Architectural Adventures New travel program offers design enthusiast travelers 10 global destinations

Contact: Scott Frank 202-626-7467 sfrank@aia.org

For immediate release:    Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2016 – Beginning with ten world-class destinations in 2017, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) new global travel program, Architectural Adventures, will offer small-group trips tailored specifically to the discovery and appreciation of the world’s architecture. Every Architectural Adventures tour will feature subject-matter experts, hand-picked by the AIA, to guide travelers and enliven their awareness of the world’s architecture.   The tour guides will offer an up-close view of not just the iconic landmarks and buildings in the various cities, but also an explanation of how the historical, political and cultural events helped shape the cityscapes.

This is the premier travel provider for architectural, art and photography enthusiasts, as well as intellectually curious travelers alike.  Offering a variety of tours specializing in the exploration and appreciation of some of the world’s most remarkable architecture all while enjoying a destination’s culture, food and traditions.

Architectural Adventures tour features:

• Enjoy educational guidance and commentary from a knowledgeable and engaging, Architectural Adventures-selected expert who will offer unique insights through formal and informal discussions.
• Participate in special excursions, exclusive behind-the-scenes access and get insider knowledge to popular sights as well as lesser-known, yet equally fascinating architecture.
• Explore and photograph the world and its architectural wonders with like-minded travelers.

2017 destinations and highlights include:

• Havana: In March, set forth on a six-day immersion in the Cuban capital that spans from Old Havana and the 16th century stone fort that guards Havana Bay to the city’s early twentieth-century Art Deco wonders and its most prominent contemporary projects.
• Barcelona:  In March, discover Antoni Gaudí’s Modernist marvels and see the city’s medieval Gothic Quarter.
• Chicago:  In April, explore the varied works of Frank Lloyd Wright and see why Chicago is known as the first city of American architecture.
• Lisbon to London:  In April, cruise Europe’s Atlantic coast, stopping to see its most spectacular sites and structures, like the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and France’s Mont Saint-Michel.
• Northern Italy:  In May, immerse yourself in the Renaissance world of Andrea Palladio and visit Venice for an exclusive tour of St. Mark’s Basilica.
• Cities of the Baltic Sea:  In June, sail from Copenhagen to Gdansk to Tallinn to St. Petersburg to Helsinki to Stockholm, stopping to see the Baltic’s grandest designs.
• Along the Danube:  In June, experience Central Europe’s signature cities, including Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest.
• London:  In July, wander London’s charming back streets and towering triumphs like Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
• Portugal and Northern Spain:  In October, take an epic 17-day journey from Lisbon to Barcelona by way of the seminal cities of the Spanish Pyrenees.
• China:  In October, spend two weeks exploring Chinese culture and design in Beijing, Pingyao, Hangzhou, and Shanghai.

Accommodations, most meals, tour transportation and logistical details of the trip are included in the tours. For more details on booking availabilities and new trip announcements visit architecturaladventures.org and to sign up for the Architectural Adventures mailing list.

About The American Institute of Architects Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

AIASD Member News: BWE Celebrates 45 Years On Oct 20th

BWE / Burkett & Wong Engineers is celebrating 45 years of business. Please save the date:

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Formal invitation to follow... 9449 Balboa Avenue, Suite 270

San Diego, CA 92123

 Click Here for Map 

AIASD Member News: Jonathan Segal, FAIA Recipient of Two AIACC Honor Awards

Jonathan Segal FAIA proudly announces it is the 2016 recipient of two Honor Awards from the American Institute of Architects State of California Chapter. San Diego, CA -- Jonathan Segal, FAIA has been recognized for both the mixed-use Mr Robinson Project in Hillcrest, San Diego and the “The Cresta” a single family concrete home built in La Jolla.

Over 250 entries were submitted and only seven Honor Awards were given, Jonathan Segal, FAIA was awarded two of these seven alongside internationally renowned firms.

The Mr. Robinson Project is a seven story mixed use project, which fuses residential, retail, and office space into one cohesive structure.  Prior to the development this corner was home to a blighted car repair shop, however it is now a lantern of the entry to the public transit corridor of Park Blvd.   This building has already started to initiate redevelopment density in this area and provides an affordable housing component free with no tax benefits from the City of San Diego.  Instead of spending time and significant resources on LEED certification we instead were able to apply those funds to practical energy saving means and methods.  The entire building core is naturally powered and all common corridor spaces and garage areas are naturally ventilated.

The Cresta, is an internationally published single family home which we feel delicately illustrates our design direction in both material and form.  Located in the Lower Hermosa Area of La Jolla, this energy neutral home stems, like the Mr. Robinson, from a solid form that is slowly eroded into indoor and outdoor spaces. Due to the unordinary small property in an area with typical adjacent properties three to four times the size, every square foot was important.  The delicate roof forms an exterior private courtyard space although the buildings overall form is kept intact.  By slowly removing from the original form visually the object of the home reflects the original whole mass but is much more elegant and light.

About Jonathan Segal, FAIA San Diego based Jonathan Segal, FAIA & Development Company is responsible for the design and development of over 300,000 square feet of medium-to-high density urban residential, mixed-use and live/work units. He has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including 24 local, state and national AIA awards for residential and Urban Design. He is Co-Chair of the MArch|Real Estate Development at Woodbury School of Architecture, and has a well-known penchant for fast classic cars.

About AIA California Council The AIACC represents the interests of more than 11,000 architects and allied professionals in California. Founded in 1944, The AIACC's mission supports architects in their endeavors to improve the quality of life for all Californians by creating more livable communities, sustainable designs and quality work environments. Today, The AIACC is the largest component of the National AIA organization.

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AIA: Architecture Billings Index Moderates Slightly, Remains Positive

Architecture Billings Index Moderates Slightly, Remains Positive Business conditions continue to be most favorable in South 

Contact: Scott Frank 202-626-7462 sfrank@aia.org

Embargoed Release:  Washington, DC – August 17, 2016 –The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was positive in July for the sixth consecutive month, and tenth out of the last twelve months as demand across all project types continued to increase.  As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the July ABI score was 51.5, down from the mark of 52.6 in the previous month. This score still reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).  The new projects inquiry index was 57.5, down from a reading of 58.6 the previous month.

“The uncertainty surrounding the presidential election is causing some funding decisions regarding larger construction projects to be delayed or put on hold for the time being,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD.  “It’s likely that these concerns will persist up until the election, and therefore we would expect higher levels of volatility in the design and construction sector in the months ahead.”

Key July ABI highlights:

• Regional averages: South (56.9), Midwest (50.1), Northeast (49.3), West (49.2)
• Sector index breakdown: multi-family residential (55.2), institutional (50.7), mixed practice (50.5), commercial / industrial (50.3)
• Project inquiries index: 57.5
• Design contracts index: 51.8

The regional and sector categories are calculated as a 3-month moving average, whereas the national index, design contracts and inquiries are monthly numbers.

About the AIA Architecture Billings Index The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group, is a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity. The diffusion indexes contained in the full report are derived from a monthly “Work-on-the-Boards” survey that is sent to a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended as compared to the prior month, and the results are then compiled into the ABI.  These monthly results are also seasonally adjusted to allow for comparison to prior months. The monthly ABI index scores are centered around 50, with scores above 50 indicating an aggregate increase in billings, and scores below 50 indicating a decline. The regional and sector data are formulated using a three-month moving average. More information on the ABI and the analysis of its relationship to construction activity can be found in the recently released White Paper, Designing the Construction Future: Reviewing the Performance and Extending the Applications of the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index on the AIA web site.

About The American Institute of Architects Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

San Diego Padres Discounted Tickets -- August-September Games

AIASD Members receive special discounted pricing on select Padres Games. See below on how to order tickets.

Saturday, August 20^th vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Fans Choice giveaway: SD Lunch Bag presented by Scripps or SD Bottle Holder presented by Coca-Cola

Monday, August 22^nd vs. Chicago Cubs

Wednesday, August 24^th vs. Chicago Cubs Way Back Wednesday presented by Budweiser

Monday, September 5^th vs. Boston Red Sox

Tuesday, September 6^th vs. Boston Red Sox Taco Tuesday presented by Cholula Hot Sauce

Wednesday, September 7^th vs. Boston Red Sox

HOW TO REDEEM

To redeem, please visit www.padres.com/promo and scroll down to find your link listed as American Institute of Architects.

Once you click on the link, follow these simple steps to get your discounted Padres tickets:

1. Enter the Password: AIA16 (Do not enter email address here)
2. Select your game from the calendar by clicking the “T” by the game time
3. Select your seats from the map – sections that are available are highlighted
4. Click ‘Review Your Selection’ and then finalize the purchase process
5. Create an account or log in to your pre-existing account
6. You will receive an email with a link to print your tickets

AIASD Welcomes 64 New Members

(Update: An earlier post had noted 57 new members, but due to a clerical error, we are excited to say there are actually 64 new members!) A warm welcome to our new members from February-August 2016! We are excited to see what everyone will accomplish this year.

Melina Aluwi, AIA    LPA, Inc.

Luigi Angelucci, Assoc. AIA   Augusto Angelucci

Josh Bailey, Allied, AIASD    Carlisle-Syntec

Mark Bausback, AIA   Mark Bausback Architect

Mathilda Bialk, AIA     Studio E Architects

Jamie Bohannan, Assoc. AIA   Carrier Johnson + Culture

Janet Brugger, Allied AIASD                   

Clint Carney, Allied AIASD    Cook+Schmid, LLC

Arturo Castro, AIA     Tucker Sadler Architects

Alexander Chinderle, Assoc. AIA  HKS Architects, Inc.

Abraham De La Torre, Allied AIASD                    

Celina Echezarreta, Assoc. AIA    BNIM

Tyler Elwell, Allied AIASD                       

Kyle Frazier, Assoc. AIA 

Emily Fussell, Allied  AIASD      Southern California Illumination/SCI

Jorge  Garcia, Allied AIASD                    

Steven Herd, Allied AIASD    Graphisoft

Sergio Hinojosa  Jr., Assoc. AIA   AVRP Studios

Tim Jones, AIA   TPJ Architecture

Karl Kachele, Allied AIASD                     

Ayman Kawayeh, Assoc. AIA      

Jaewoo Kim, Allied AIASD         

David Kodama, Allied AIASD   Cook+Schmid, LLC

Monica Maa, AIA     San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Steve Mayman, AIA    Ergo Architecture

Denise Meek, Allied AIASD   Cox USA

Edward Meek, Allied AIASD    Cox USA

Alexander Menshikov, Allied AIASD    

Andrea  Mota, Allied AIASD    The Blue Azul Collection

Brandon Nash, Assoc. AIA      RJC Architects

Arturo Ortiz, Allied AIASD    Carlisle-Syntec

Michael Orton, AIA   Marengo Morton Architects, Inc.

Jarrod Pantehis, Allied  AIASD    AERATRON

John Passanante, Allied AIASD    Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.

Mayrelis Perez, Assoc. AIA      IS Architecture

Andrew Pinard, Assoc. AIA    TECTONICS Architects

Natalia Prudnikova, Allied AIASD           

Erion Qalliaj, Assoc. AIA  Mascari Warner Architects

Uriel Quevedo, Assoc. AIA         

Pablo Quintana, Allied AIASD                 

Benjamin Regnier, AIA     Gensler

Derek Richey, Allied AIASD    Carlisle-Syntec

Ernie Rincon, Allied  AIASD     Savings By Design

Hayley Ruthrauff, AIA     Gensler

Tony Salamone, Assoc. AIA    Architects Hanna Gabriel Wells

Calvin Schmid, Allied AIASD    Cook+Schmid, LLC

Abhay Schweitzer, Assoc. AIA   TECHNE

Courtney Southwick, Allied AIASD

Linda Spector, Allied AIASD    Solatube International, Inc.

Mark Stackle, Allied AIASD      Solatube International, Inc.

Ole Stockhausen, Allied AIASD   AERATRON

Rajeev Tillu, AIA   AECOM

Marco Ulloa, Assoc. AIA 

Luis Valdovinos, Assoc. AIA   USS Cal Builders

Karen Van Winkle, AIA     JPI

Yolanda Velazco, Assoc. AIA   Platt Whitelaw Architects, Inc

Cortney Weeks, Allied AIASD  Sierra Pacific Windows & Doors

Samantha Wellnitz, Allied AIASD            

Robert Westfall, Jr., Allied AIASD  Solatube International, Inc.

Darryl White, AIA   James Jordan Associates, Architects

Duke Windsor, Allied AIASD                   

Ann Worth, Assoc. AIA     Luce et Studio

AIA: Healthy Outlook for Construction Market, Despite Rising Challenges

Healthy outlook for construction market, despite rising challenges

More moderate projections than previously reported, with continued slowing in 2017

For immediate release:

Washington, D.C. – July 26, 2016 – After a strong 2015, there is a growing sense that the construction industry expansion will be more tempered over the next eighteen months.  However, continued strong demand for hotels, office space, and amusement and recreation spaces will ensure continued growth in the overall construction spending market over this time period.

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a survey of the nation’s leading construction forecasters, is projecting that spending will increase just less than six percent for 2016, with next year’s projection being an additional 5.6% gain.

INFOGRAPHIC: To see each of the panelist’s projections, click here.

“Healthy job growth, strong consumer confidence and low interest rates are several positive factors in the economy, which will allow some of the pent-up demand from the last downturn to go forward,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA.  “But at the same time, the slowing in the overall economy could extend to the construction industry a bit – with the biggest drop off expected in the industrial facility sector over the next year and a half.”

Market  Segment Consensus Growth Forecasts      2016        2017

Overall  nonresidential building                                   5.8%      5.6%

Commercial  / industrial                                                  11.7 %       6.5%

Hotels                                                                                           17.9%       7.6%

Office space                                                                                 14.7%      7.5%

Retail                                                                                             7.4%       5.2%

Industrial facilities                                                                    -2.1%       2.9%

Institutional                                                                             6.7%       6.7%

Amusement / recreation                                                          10.0%      5.7%

Education                                                                                     6.5%       6.3%

Healthcare facilities                                                                   2.3%        5.0%

Religious                                                                                       -0.4%        1.9%

Public safety                                                                                -3.7%        3.3%

Baker added, “The issues that could derail continued expansion in the construction sector include: weak U.S. manufacturing output, struggling economies in key international markets, the ripple effect from the Brexit decision, and the typical uncertainty  leading  up to a U.S. presidential election that results in reluctant investors.”

About the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel

The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel is conducted twice a year with the leading nonresidential construction forecasters in the United States including, Dodge Data & Analytics, Wells Fargo Securities, IHS-Global Insight, Moody’s economy.com, ConstructConnect, Associated Builders & Contractors and FMI.  The purpose of the Consensus Construction Forecast Panel is to project business conditions in the construction industry over the coming 12 to 18 months.  The Consensus Construction Forecast Panel has been conducted for 17 years.

About The American Institute of Architects

Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

Contact

Scott Frank 202-626-7462

President's Mid-Year 2016 Letter To Members

July 2016 Dear AIA|San Diego Members:

Now that we’ve passed the half-way mark of 2016, it’s a good time to provide an update on some of our accomplishments so far this year and draw your attention to the busy calendar of events scheduled for the next six months.

Overall, the Chapter has had an excellent year so far.  Membership growth has seen an steady increase from its low-point of a few years ago. Also, Chapter revenues have risen with income from programs, advertising and sponsorships that continue to augment the backbone of our finances, your annual dues (thank you!).

Highlights to date include a steady line-up of professional development workshops and site visits, many free of charge or low cost and almost all eligible for continuing education credit.  As was the case in 2015, AIA|San Diego expects to operate a large number of these programs, enabling most members to complete their annual CE requirements (18 hours total, 12 of which must be health, safety & welfare eligible) conveniently and affordably.

Our annual Large Firm Roundtable at the end of February offered an opportunity for our largest member-firms to engage on topics of regional & state-wide interest, with a particular emphasis this year on the issues of housing affordability in California as well as advocacy directed at state elected officials on behalf of architects. to The Roundtable was attended by our AIA California Council representatives Paul Welch, Mark Christian, and Kurt Cooknick, who provided updates on key state initiatives affecting our shared profession.  A highlight of the meeting was Deanna Spehn, policy advisor to State Assembly-Speaker Toni Atkins, who offered great insights into housing affordability, climate action, and other hot policy issues at the State level.

Early in the year, we welcomed Marvin Malecha, FAIA to San Diego as the new President and Chief Academic Officer of NewSchool of Architecture and Design.  Mr. Malecha, who came here following his 21-year tenure as Dean at NC State College of Design, was also, as you may recall, the AIA National President in 2008-2009. His addition the design community’s local leadership will pay dividends for years to come.

The collaboratively produced, Second Annual Architecture, Design & Build Career Fair in Balboa Park in early March has cemented the event as the preeminent opportunity for our members to engage with prospective employees and for job-seekers to connect with the region’s leading firms at a time when opportunities in the San Diego market have rarely been better.

The Chapter remains deeply committed to serving the needs of our emerging professionals.  An active group of aspiring licensees meets at our offices each week to prepare for licensure examinations.  A new development this year, the Integrated Path to Architecture Licensing (IPAL) promises to reduce significantly the time (and expense) it takes to receive a license. You will soon see more information about this initiative.  NewSchool is one of 14 nationally enrolled in the initial trial, kicking-off this fall.

Two years ago, the Chapter revived the annual Lifetime Achievement Award program.  A committee of esteemed FAIA’s review prospective candidates and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.   This year, the committee has been hard at work and we’ll soon learn more about the 2016 honorees.

Speaking of honorees, we were pleased and proud to announce the elevation this winter of Jennifer Luce as the Chapter’s newest FAIA.  Congratulations!

Among the more important events of the winter was an agreement by the AIA|Palomar board of directors to contract with AIA|San Diego to provide administrative services for AIA’s North County San Diego component, significantly narrowing a 10-year gap between the two organizations. Recently, a joint board-event was hosted by the La Jolla Historical Society at the Wisteria Cottage and the relationship promises to blossom further in the years to come.

The AIA|SD board of directors was well represented at the May AIA National Convention in Philadelphia.  Robert Ivy, FAIA EVP/Chief Executive Officer of AIA National joined our executive committee for lunch not too long ago and we were heartened by the energy and ambition the national offices harbors for the organization, generally and in California, the state with the most members and chapters, in particular.

Several member-engagement events marked the calendar in the first six months including our most successful golf tournament in many years (in cooperation with CSI|San Diego), a large group of members who attended the stimulating Buckminster Fuller play at the Lyceum Horton Plaza and Barkitecture 2016, hosted at the Stella Public House at Fault Line Park and featuring innovative dog house designs.  The Chapter’s Emerging Professionals Commission, David Garcia, Assoc. AIA has organized several events aiming at drawing this important cohort more closely into the Chapter.

The Chapter recently joined a consortium of organizations, called Housing You Matters, attempting to make a difference in the area of housing affordability by identifying and advocating for the mitigation of regulatory and administrative barriers to residential development in the county.  Your member input is welcome.  Contact Chapter VP Phil Bona for more information.  You can find is contact information in our new 2016/17 Chapter Directory.

I’d like to mention several of our very active committees, that together provide effective and enjoyable ways for members to get involved: Women in Architecture, the Urban Design Committee, the Committee on the Environment, the Custom Residential Architects Network|San Diego, the Preservation Committee and the Long Range Planning Committee have all been very active in the first half of this year.

Looking forward, the calendar is even busier; make sure you save the following dates (see the Chapter website for details and registration links).

• July 27, the 10^th annual AIA|Palomar Industry Mixer (in cooperation with AIA|SD) is scheduled at the Bernardo Winery. There’s still time to advance-register for this free event;
• August 2, AIA|San Diego is launching a 7-building tour series featuring high-performing projects that participated in SDG&E’s Savings By Design program;
• The Chapter’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Members is scheduled for September 22;
• The 3^rd annual Archtoberfest kicks-off on October 1 and features more than 65 events including the AIA|San Diego annual Design Awards on October 27 at The Scripps Research Institute Auditorium. Note that design award submissions page is now “live”;
• November 16 is the date for the ceremony recognizing the 2016 honorees for the Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement Award, scheduled at the San Diego History Center;
• The year will wind-up with the annual Holiday Gathering on December 15.

On behalf of my fellow board members, committee chairs and avid volunteers, thanks for your membership and support. The Chapter strives to fulfill its mission to promote and protect the interests of its members while making substantial contributions to the future of our great community.

All the best over the summer.  I look forward to seeing many of you at one or more of our many upcoming programs and events.

Daniel Stewart, AIA President 2016 AIA|San Diego Board of Directors

2017 AIA San Diego Slate of Officers and Directors

OFFICERS

• President: Philip Bona, AIA
• Vice-President/Pres-Elect: Steve Shinn, AIA
• Secretary/Treasurer: Kathy Lord, AIA

COMMISSIONERS

• Advocacy: Sandra Gramley, AIA
• Public Awareness: Kevin Bussett, AIA
• Emerging Professionals: David Garcia, Assoc AIA
• Membership: Sue Skala, AIA
• Practice: Randal Ehm, AIA

*AIACC DIRECTORS

• President: Philip Bona, AIA
• President-Elect: Steve Shinn, AIA

*The chapter’s three AIACC directors, per our chapter bylaws, are the president, president-elect, and immediate past president. In effect, they are ex-officio positions.

TIMELINE:

• Jul 20: Committee nominations due
• Jul 24: AIASD Board-approved slate mailed to members 60 days before election.
• Aug 18: Deadline for additional nominations from the members. (Requires five letters/nominations from members in good standing as well as an electronic profile to be distributed to the membership).
• Sep 2: If no additional nominations received, Board Secretary may cast one ballot on behalf of all members for any/all uncontested seats.
• Sep 2: Distribute ballots and post electronic profiles. (Only when additional nominations occur.)
• Sep 15: Deadline for votes to arrive (if a mail ballot has been sent).
• Sep 22: Annual Meeting/Election if Needed; votes tabulated and President declares elections.

Overview of the Nominating/Election Process for the 2017 Board of Directors

BYLAWS SECTION 4.3

(4.31)       Nominations.  [Committee’s] slate shall be approved by the Board of Directors and published in the Chapter newsletter at least 60 days prior to the election.  Noticed in this same publication will be the qualifications for each officer/director position and a time schedule and procedure that would allow more names to be added to the slate by the general membership. All Institute assigned members, in good standing, may be added to the Nominating Committee’s slate by producing letters from five (5) Institute assigned members (in good standing) nominating him/her for a specific officer or director position. Additional nominations are to be received by the Chapter no later than 25 days after the mailing of the Chapter’s newsletter announcing the Nominating Committee’s slate. Profiles of all qualified candidates shall be published in the Chapter’s newsletter and mailed to the membership 20 days prior to the election.

(4.32)       Voting; When Required.  If there is only one nominee for any office or directorship, 20 days before the election, the Secretary may cast a ballot for the full number of votes of the membership for the said nominee, whereupon the President shall declare the candidate(s) elected by acclamation. Otherwise, each contested office and directorship shall be placed on ballots for the voting thereof. Such voting shall be by ballot in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.

AIASD Member News: Two Members Selected for Awards in International Photography Competition

Press Release:Again, in 2016, two members of the AIA/San Diego had images selected by the AIA/St. Louis Chapter from their annual international Photography Competition. A total of only fourteen photos were selected for recognition from all of the thousands of photos submitted by Architects, Intern Architects and Architectural Students from all over the world.

The Michael B. Wilkes, FAIA submitted image, “Not Mellow Yellow” was selected for the $500 “Fuller Award”.

This award is for the best photo taken in the United States.

Another of his images, “Seven Ducks in a Spider Web” was selected for an Honorable Mention Award.

“Discontinued Downspouts” by Gerald W. Shonkwiler, AIAE was also selected for an Honorable Mention recognition as one of the fourteen selected images.

Over the years of the Competition, both Michael and Gerald have had many images selected for national awards, covers and publication in their calendar.

The AIA/St. Louis’s selected fourteen images were recently featured and displayed at the 2016 AIA National Convention in Philadelphia.

AIASD Member Firms Receive Awards at the 53rd Annual Gold Nugget Awards

Congratulations to AIASD Member Firms, SVA Architects, Inc., Studio E Architects, Carrier Johnson + Culture, H2 Hawkins + Hawkins, De Bartolo Rimanic Design Studio, & FoundationForForm Architecture & Development for winning awards in the 53rd Annual Gold Nugget Awards. Read the original article from The San Diego Union Tribune here, or please see below.

Local Infill Projects Win Gold Nuggets

By Roger Showley | midnight June 25, 2016 | Updated, 8:06 a.m.

Once lauded for its innovative suburban housing projects, San Diego won top kudos this week for three unique infill developments.

The 53rd annual Gold Nugget Awards, handed out at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, also brought top honors to Point Loma Nazarene University's science center.

San Diego County won four grand awards and 14 merit awards in a field of 645 entries in 48 design categories for projects, most built or planned in California. But there were winners by California developers and architects doing work in Dubai, China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and other countries. The program is thought to be the oldest of its kind in the U.S.

The most prominent project locally was Celadon at 9th & Broadway, a 17-story, 250-unit affordable apartment project in downtown San Diego. It won a grand award in the sustainable residential community category.

"Designing with a social conscience can, and should, include designing with an environmental one as well," said the six-juror panel of building industry veterans.

They called it a "shining example of how sustainable housing can be integrated into the urban fabric." Items include photovoltaic cells, arranged in an artistic pattern on the south facade; a rooftop solar hot water system; an "eco-roof" with drought-tolerant plantings; and gardens.

Bridge Housing was the developer; SVA Architects and Studio E Architects, the designers; Chameleon Design, the interior designer; and Turner Construction, the contractor.

Point Loma Nazarene's science center with 13 labs and classrooms won a grand award for best educational project. Designed by Carrier Johnson + Culture and built by Rudolf and Sletten contractors, the project is wrapped by a laser-cut metal screen at the entrance that turns into a "textured beacon at night," the jurors noted.

"But that screen is more than just a showpiece," they said. "The perforations create a lovely, dappled indoor-outdoor space that begins to define a series of outdoor paths that give access to the 13 cleanly designed new classrooms and lab spaces. "

Greenstone Row Homes won a grand award for multifamily housing at 18 to 30 units per acre. The 10 units, designed by H2 Hawkins + Hawkins and De Bartolo + Rimanic Design Studio and developed by HV Cos., are on a third of an acre in Bankers Hill.

They range in size from 1,500 to 1,900 square feet and include private outdoor terraces, rooftop decks and direct access to two-car garages. The contractor was Richard & Richard Construction.

The jurors said they were "impressed by the artful creation" of the development and its "good quality detailing."

"In the modern days of redevelopment and higher density, this project serves as an excellent reminder that newer high density cannot only fit within the existing community, it can make a truly positive contribution to the neighborhood," the jurors said.

The fourth grand award for mixed use went to a reused 1951 post office in North Park, where Foundation for Form Architecture and Development added 39 apartments and 6,000 square feet of commercial space. The jurors called it a "little gem."

"The central courtyard gathering space takes advantage of all of these design details to become the heart of this community," the jurors said. "Even the cantilever deck pays homage to the site's postal heritage, which might have been kitsch but is instead thoughtful design."

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AIASD Member Offer: Discounted Padre Tickets

Anyone who is a part of the AIA can go to www.padres.com/promo and there will be select games each month that offer large discounts in certain sections of the ballpark. All you need to do is click on the link above, click on AIA, then type in the password below. Your password is: AIA16

To redeem, please visit www.padres.com/promo and scroll down to find your link listed as AIA .

Once you click on the link, follow these simple steps to get your discounted Padres tickets:

1. Enter the Password: AIA16 (Do not enter email address here)
2. Select your game from the calendar by clicking the “T” by the game time
3. Select your seats from the map – sections that are available are highlighted
4. Click ‘Review Your Selection’ and then finalize the purchase process
5. Create an account or log in to your pre-existing account
6. You will receive an email with a link to print your tickets

AIASD Member News: BNIM Architects Received 2016 AIA National Institute Honor Award

 

Congratulations to AIASD Member Firm, BNIM, for their latest achievement! Please read their press release below for all the details:

BNIM Architects Received 2016 AIA National Institute Honor Award for the Historic Renovation of the American Enterprise Group Corporate Headquarters in Des Moines, IA

Our own President-Elect Philip Bona AIA, as an integral part of the BNIM design team on the project, stood with the firm at the AIA Convention in Philadelphia, to receive the Honor Award.  As stated by architect Rod Kruse, a principal at BNIM: “Who wouldn’t want to work on a Bunshaft building?” The 8-story, 153,000-square-foot office building, completed in 1965 and designed by Gordon Bunshaft, a partner with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.  The original building received an AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture in 1967 as well.   It has minimal internal structure, as it is supported almost entirely by its east and west CIP concrete walls that are lifted above the ground plane on giant steel “knuckles.” The original design allowed a 90-foot clear span that provided for open, flexible workspaces.  Private offices were placed around the core giving workers daylight and views through the unobstructed north and south glazed elevations.

The BNIM project team was so faithful to maintaining the integrity of the original design, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places after the renovation which allowed AEG to take advantage of state and federal preservation funds providing nearly half of the $30 million construction cost.  The design had to address badly deteriorated interior finishes, out of date and inefficient mechanical systems and ultimately the building was completely gutted.  Contractors meticulously rebuilt exterior window walls, interior walls, applied finishes, integrated ductwork, replaced all plumbing and electrical, added LED lighting throughout, a new fire-sprinkler system, and even restored or replaced many of the original furnishings.  BNIM designed new ergonomic work stations with sit-stand desks and low dividers in keeping with Bunshaft’s concept of daylight and views for the workers.  It is estimated that these changes will save AEG $2 million each year in energy and maintenance costs. Already, the building’s new plumbing reduced the water bill from $22,000 to $5,000 per month.  Accordingly, BNIM believes that the building’s life will extend another five decades, and has implemented interventions that are nearly imperceptible to the original design.

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Expanded Firm Press Release below.

Firm Press Release:  http://www.bnim.com/news/bnim%E2%80%99s-des-moines-architectural-studio-receives-good-design-good-business-award-renovation-0

BNIM’s Des Moines Architectural Studio Receives Good Design is Good Business Award for Renovation of American Enterprise Group Headquarters

Des Moines, Iowa – June 8, 2016 – BNIM Architects’ Des Moines Studio directed the design of the Renovation of the American Enterprise Group Headquarters in Des Moines, which is the recipient of a 2016 Architectural Record  Good Design is Good Business Award. This annual award recognizes the importance of design and architectural solutions that are instrumental in the growth and success of the businesses they serve. The renovation of the American Enterprise Group’s (AEG) National Headquarters embodies the purpose of the award — to celebrate successful collaborations between the client and design team, which elevate the business plan, the user experience, and the bottom line.

Project Description The American Republic Insurance building is an eight-story office building in downtown Des Moines, Iowa that is home to American Enterprise Group (AEG). The venerable building, designed by SOM’s Gordon Bunshaft, was completed in 1965 and received an AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture in 1967. In 1966, it was featured in LIFE magazine and deemed “the talk of the Midwest.” Five decades after it was completed, the AEG building won a 2016 AIA Honor Award for Architecture — this time, for the building’s revitalization.

As the building aged, the owner had consciously respected the importance of the building’s design, and consequently, most of the significant architectural characteristics were still intact almost 50 years later. The original building systems were still operational, but they were extremely problematic and the building needed critical code improvements.

BNIM was hired to renovate the building and create a safer and healthier workplace for AEG employees while carefully preserving the building’s original character. The resulting effort by BNIM is considered to be “an invisible rehabilitation.”

The Business Case The strategies employed by the project team deliver significant energy savings in comparison to the building’s prior consumption. Before the renovation, AEG employees joked that they could experience all four seasons in one day without ever going outside, and they had the energy bill to back it up. Following the renovation, the project operates at a 65% energy savings. Almost 230 thermostats now control the building’s systems, giving each quadrant on each floor the ability to change temperatures. AEG noted that the renovation and repair will save the company up to $2 million a year in energy and repair costs.

The renovation allows AEG to retain its current 330 employees and gives the company space to grow for the next 50 years, including fulfilling its goal of adding 147 new employees by 2017. AEG will also be able to lease the entire third floor to a future business tenant. AEG’s choice to remain in Des Moines’s urban core represents a vote of confidence for the future of downtown.

The original building meshed together workplace and AEG’s impressive art collection — a museum within an office. The renovated space addresses human efficiency and evolving workplace standards with systems that enhance productivity while keeping the art as an integrated part of the experience. The building and adjacent public sculpture park are great amenities to the downtown area and surrounding neighborhood.

“This renovation has extended the life of Bunshaft’s structure by at least five decades,” BNIM Principal Rod Kruse, FAIA said. “The commitment to saving great architecture is an important part of the legacy of this project and the vision of this client.”

About BNIM BNIM is one of the most important design firms working to redefine practice and building performance in architecture today. As early pioneers of sustainability in the building industry, BNIM continues to shape the national and global design conversation on design excellence and delivering transformational results for clients. The firm received the 2011 AIA National Architecture Firm Award for their work. Established in 1970, the firm has emerged as a leading resource for out-of-the-box methodologies, innovative technologies and cutting-edge research in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape, education and workplace design. The firm has offices in Kansas City, Mo.; Los Angeles, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; and Des Moines, Iowa; and is incubating offices in Washington, DC; and Madison, Wis. For more information visit www.bnim.com”

AIASD In The News: San Diego Business Journal Special Report

AIA San Diego Public Awareness Commissioner, Kevin Bussett, AIA and Executive Director, Bastiaan Bouma, recently sat down with the San Diego Business Journal to discuss the importance of architectural style in the design process. Click on images to read the article, or visit www.sdbj.com to see original source.

AIASD Firm, ASquared Studios Among 4 Winners of "Kitchen of the Year" Award

ASquared Studios Receives San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine "Kitchen of the Year" Award. Asquared Studios was among the 4 winners of the 25th annual “Kitchens of the Year Award” sponsored by San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyle Magazine.

For detailed coverage, see the June 2016 issue on newsstands now or available via digital addition online at www.sandiegohomegarden.com

AIA Members Create A Firm Specializing in Master Builder Style of Architecture

Kate Meairs, AIA and Hector M. Perez, Assoc. AIA, along with Ted Smith, are principals of The RED Office, an extension of Woodbury School of Architecture's Master of Science in real estate development (MS-RED) program. Read more about the way they're pushing the profession forward in The Daily Transcript or by clicking on the images below.

Pauly de Bartolo, Assoc. AIA and Matthew Geaman, AIA Named San Diego's The Daily Transcript 40 Under 40

 

Congratulations to our own Pauly de Bartolo, Assoc. AIA of De Bartolo + Riminac Design Studio, and Matthew Geaman, AIA of Joseph Wong Design Associates!

The San Diego Transcript recently announced its inaugural “40-under-40” list. The publication considered rising stars in the field of real estate, construction, law, financial services and government as well as individual business owners. Highlighting not only San Diego’s top emerging business professionals who have made an impact on their industry, but who have also played a role in shaping their community as well.

The AIA Launch Second Annual "I Look Up" Film Challenge

2016 Film Challenge Invites filmmakers and architects to produce short films that demonstrate the impact design can have on a community Contact: Matt Tinder 202-626-7462 mtinder@aia.org

Philadelphia – May 20, 2016 – With the success of the inaugural I Look Up Film Challenge, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has launched a new film challenge inviting filmmakers and architects to team-up to produce short films that demonstrates architecture as a solution.  Registration is open now through July 10 for individuals who wish to participate. The challenge will run from July 18 to August 14. Winners will be announced in September 2016.  To learn more about how to register, visit: ilookup.org/filmchallenge

Submissions will be judged by a select panel of AIA members and media professionals. Winners will receive cash prizes and will have their film screened at the Architecture & Design Film Festival and SXSW Eco Conference.

Last year, the I Look Up Film Challenge garnered 26 short films, with one grand prize winner, “My City Listens,” two runner-ups, and a People’s Choice award.  The 2016 Film Challenge kicked off with the debut of a short documentary film on Rural Studio, Auburn University’s community-oriented, design-build program dedicated to improving the western Alabama region with good design. With a population of 184, Newbern, Ala. has been positively affected by Rural Studio’s projects through the innovative design and construction of a much-needed fire station and library.  You can view this film here: https://youtu.be/QKqCE1V8u-U

The American Institute of Architects Select the 2016 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

Projects showcase excellence in ecological design principles and reduced energy consumption

Contact: Matt Tinder 202-626-7462 mtinder@aia.org http://twitter.com/AIA_Media

For immediate release: Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2016 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the 2016 AIA Convention in Philadelphia.

The COTE Top Ten Awards program, now in its 20th year, is the profession's most rigorous recognition program for sustainable design excellence. The program celebrates projects that are the result of a thoroughly integrated approach to architecture, natural systems and technology.

By conducting an in-depth study of nearly 200 COTE Top Ten Award winning projects encompassing almost 20 years in the recently released report, Lessons from the Leading Edge, it was determined that design projects recognized through this program are outpacing the industry by virtually every standard of performance.

Read more.

The American Institute of Architects Select Seven Recipients for the 2016 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards

Washington, D.C. – April 12, 2016 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) selected seven recipients to receive the 2016 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. The AIA and the ALA developed this award program to encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries. As the traditional role of libraries evolves, the designs of these community spaces have changed to reflect the needs of the surrounding residence, as represented by the recipients of the AIA/ALA Library Building Awards: Billings Public Library; Billings, Montana will bruder+PARTNERS ltd with O2 Architects

As the only public library serving Montana’s largest metropolitan area, Billings Public Library stands in the urban heart of the community. The 66,000-square-foot library draws from the geologic uniqueness of the surrounding landscape while creating a radiant atmosphere full of natural light. Day or night, the subtle transparency and glow of the grand reading room casts the library as a warm and inviting pavilion of public purpose to anchor to the northern edge of downtown Billings. Designed with community input the library carries sunlight and shadow with unexpected reflections and connects visually to the horizon. The library is a touchstone of sustainable design practices with its LEED Platinum Certification.

Chicago Public Library, Chinatown Branch; Chicago Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

The Chicago Public Library, Chinatown Branch serves as a new civic, educational, and social hub for Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood, providing a public space geared toward community activities and technology-based learning. Referencing Feng Shui design principles that resonate with the values held by the community, the library emphasizes flexibility and utility. The building is designed to achieve LEED® Gold certification and includes a solar shading screen within the building’s glass curtain wall, a feature that reduces energy consumption by 30 percent compared to a typical library. Adjacent to the “L” and positioned between North and South Chinatown, the library unites the surrounding neighborhoods and enhances the vibrancy and resiliency of the diverse community it serves.

Hennepin County Walker Library; Minneapolis VJAA

The new library replaces an outmoded subterranean library, reestablishing the street facade that gives Hennepin Avenue its distinctive character. The new stainless steel and glass clad building is a simple figural mass with a civic character. Its form echoes the typical low-rise facades in the neighborhood with simple masses hovering over street level glass. Facades are subtly deformed to respond to the surrounding context: the upper volume is folded to inflect toward the marquee of the iconic 1930’s Uptown Theater and the glass wall at the base is angled back from the street to acknowledge the constant flow of pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles. Rooftop light monitors add an informal quality while animating the interior.

Lawrence Public Library Renovation and Expansion; Lawrence, KS Gould Evans

The renovation and expansion of this 1970s concrete library has transformed it into a 21st century civic place: from book repository to multimedia community hub. The design solution wrapped all sides of the existing library with a continuous reading room, emphasizing places of spontaneous gathering, reflection and learning. The addition also provides a high-performance thermal envelope engineered to harvest daylight and reduce energy usage. Openings at each corner reveal unique public amenities, including cubbies for children, teen gaming zones, meeting spaces and a coffee bar. Within a few months of reopening, user visits increased 55%, with youth program attendance up 160%.

Renton Public Library; Renton, WA The Miller Hull Partnership

The original 1966 library structure was constructed to straddle the Cedar River and utilized pre-cast concrete but was not compliant with current energy codes and failing structurally. In addition, its building systems were not able to keep up with the increased demands of a 21st century library—heavy in power and data usage. New cross bracing and raw aluminum siding was detailed to celebrate a structurally expressive and finely crafted exterior expression. The renovation maintained the original super structure, but introduced a new energy efficient exterior envelope with floor to ceiling views to the nearby river. Power/data distribution—vital for modern library functionality—was problematic to expand in a concrete precast structure. The team designed overhead power drops using aircraft cable and steel connections to deliver power to study tables and computer stations.

Ryerson University Student Learning Centre; Toronto Snøhetta and Zeidler Partnership Architects

The Ryerson University Student Learning Centre is a new campus landmark and a library expansion that bridges seamlessly to the Ryerson Library and Archives. The collaborative learning spaces provides critically-needed space for students and better connects the campus to the vibrant cityscape surrounding it. Inspired by the historical gathering spaces of the Stoas and Agoras in ancient Greece where learning was inherently social, the lively SLC gives students eight uniquely-designed floors of generous space to meet, study, and exchange ideas. The design develops natural conditions for groups of people to interact while also offering areas for controlled and introspective study. Most importantly, it encourages students to make the space their own. Since its opening in March 2015, the new campus landmark has become a popular hub filled with student activity.

Sawyer Library; Williamstown, MA Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

The new library complex at Williams College unites the main library with the renowned Chapin Library of Rare Books and the Center for Educational Technology. Filled with abundant community space, group workrooms, classrooms, teleconferencing and a study center, the library is a multifunctional destination for individual and collaborative scholarship. The library’s primary facade is the iconic 1921 Stetson Hall, which has been meticulously restored. The bright white finish of the materials complement the natural light within the main spaces of the building. Cascading along a natural slope towards sweeping views of the Berkshire Mountains, the library spaces look outward while also drawing from the atrium’s social energy that unifies the building’s diverse venues.

The jury for the 2016 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards includes: Lynn S. Grossman, AIA (Chair), Cannon Design; Bradd Brown, AIA, OPN Architects, Inc.; Kathleen Imhoff, Building Consultant; Ryan E. Kanteres, AIA, Scott Simons Architects; Susan Parker, UCLA Library and Darro Willey, Library Facilities Consultant.