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AIA Pennsylvania
Phone: (717) 236-4055
Fax: (717) 236-5407
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Architectural Excellence Awards -
Call for Entries
Submissions are due to AIA Pennsylvania by 5:00pm on October 10, 2008
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Architects Day at the State Capitol and Annual Awards Program
Join your colleagues in Harrisburg, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at AIA Pennsylvania's Annual Architect's Day at the State Capitol and Annual Awards Program.
We will be visiting our State Representatives and Senators offices to discuss current legislative issues. Later in the day, we will celebrate excellence in design in Pennsylvania with the presentation of the 2008 Awards Program.
All members are invited to participate! Please take a one day break from your busy practice to participate in Pennsylvania Architects Day and play a part in advocating for our profession, our communities and our Commonwealth. AIA Pennsylvania will even schedule your legislative appointments.
For detailed information and to register, please visit www.aiapa.org.
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Upcoming Seminars
2006 International Energy Conservation Code Fundamentals
AIA Learning Units (HSW): 6
Thursday, October 2, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Philadelphia
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Lancaster
2006 IBC Special and Mixed Occupancies
AIA Learning Units (HSW): 6
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Lancaster
Thursday, October 30, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Philadelphia
For more information on these and other upcoming seminars, please visit www.aiapa.org. |
Breakfast of Champions - Philadelphia Style!
From L to R: Phillip G. Foreman, NCARB, AIA, EOYI, LEED AP; PA PAC Chair Robert Keppel, AIA; Rep. William Keller (D-184, Philadelphia); Executive Director, AIA Pennsylvania, Caroline E. Boyce; President-Elect of AIA Philadelphia Don M. Jones, AIA, LEED AP; AIA Pennsylvania Director Joseph A. Castner, AIA, RIBA, LEED AP
The Pennsylvania Architects PAC (PA PAC) held its first "Breakfast of Champions" event on September 10 at the new Center for Architecture at 1218 Arch Street in Philadelphia. The Breakfast of Champions was developed by AIA Florida and the Florida Architects PAC as an effective means to build relationships with elected representatives and raise money for the PAC. AIA members have the opportunity to interact face to face with legislators to discuss local and state issues.
At this event, 16 AIA members honored Rep. William Keller (D-184, Philadelphia). A PA PAC check was presented to Rep. Keller, with additional funds raised for the PA PAC.
The PA PAC will is also hosting a Breakfast of Champions for Rep. John Maher (R-40, Allegheny, Washington) today in Pittsburgh.
On October 15, there will another Breakfast of Champions whose guest is Senator Dominic Pileggi, Senate Majority Leader. The event will be held in Havertown PA at the firm of Casaccio Architects. For more information, contact Robert F. Keppel, AIA at rfk@cope-linder.com. Take a proactive part in the process and become a member of PA PAC. To contribute online or for more information, please visit our website at www.aiapa.org. |
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Howard Kulp, AIA; Immediate Past President of AIA Pennsylvania, John R. Hill, AIA; and Jim Spinola, AIA, present Senator Patrick Browne (R-16) (second from the right) with a Pennsylvania Architects PAC check on August 6. 
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The "Rolling Clock" is now official as noted in the PA Bulletin this past August.
Approval Order
Public Meeting held: July 24, 2008
Commissioners Voting:
Arthur Coccodrilli, Chairperson; Nancy Sabol Frantz, Esq.; Karen A. Miller
State Architects Licensure Board--
Requirements for Examination Eligibility;
Regulation No. 16A-419 (#2629)
On August 15, 2007, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Commission) received this proposed regulation from the State Architects Licensure Board (Board). This rulemaking amends 49 Pa. Code Chapter 9. The proposed regulation was published in the August 25, 2007 Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 30-day public comment period. The final-form regulation was submitted to the Commission on June 13, 2008.
This regulation will require the candidates who do not pass the entire Architect Registration Examination within five years to retake any division of the examination that is more than five years old, instead of having to retake all divisions within a new five-year period.
We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory authority of the Board (63 P. S. §§ 34.6(a) and (d)) and the intention of the General Assembly. Having considered all of the other criteria of the Regulatory Review Act, we find promulgation of this regulation is in the public interest.
By Order of the Commission: This regulation is approved.
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AIA Pennsylvania Board:
Seeking interested Associate members for the AIA Pennsylvania Associate Director position
- Do you have the desire to grow professionally and help others do the same?
- Do you consider yourself to be a highly motivated individual?
- Do you possess strong communication and organizational skills?
The position is available for the 2009-2010 term with the ability to advance to the Regional Associate Director position for AIA Pennsylvania for 2011.
Candidates must be an Associate Member of AIA Pennsylvania and preferably, not be nearing the completion of their A.R.E.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in the leadership of AIA Pennsylvania. Professional growth and enhanced opportunities regarding the practice of Architecture are just a few of the many benefits of this position.
Associate Director Responsibilities:
- serve as the voice of associates in Pennsylvania
- work closely with the Regional Associate Director, IDP Coordinator and various committees of AIA Pennsylvania and your local chapter attendance at, and provide written reports for, AIA Pennsylvania board meetings
- attendance at the National Grassroots Conference in Washington, D.C.
- encourage and foster the placement of associates on local chapter boards
- monitor and respond to AIA Pennsylvania's Associates email
- conduct a quarterly conference call with the local chapter Associate Directors in Pennsylvania
- provide content for broadcast e-mails to all of AIA Pennsylvania's associate members communicating recent relevant events and upcoming opportunities
- provide a newsletter article two times per year
- assist the Awards Committee in organizing and promoting the request for entries specific to associates
- assist the President-Elect in organizing and promoting associate attendance and participation at Architects Day annually
- visit the six colleges of architecture with the Regional Associate Director and IDP Coordinator
The Associate Director will be reimbursed for most travel expenses, as well as, be provided an allowance to attend the National Grassroots Conference in Washington, D.C.
If you have any questions regarding the Associate Director position, please contact Seth H. Wentz, Assoc. AIA at assocdir@aiapa.org.
Interested individuals should send their resume, along with a letter of interest by Tuesday, October 21, 2008 to:
Caroline E. Boyce, Executive Director AIA Pennsylvania 208 N. Third St., Suite 400 Harrisburg, PA 17101
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NCARB Approves 6 Month Rule
After much discussion, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) voted to ADOPT Resolution 2008-07, commonly known as the "6 Month Rule." This rule will require mandatory reporting of IDP Training Units every 6 months. Under this new rule, training that is not reported within that time period will begin to expire on the basis of a "Rolling Clock."
Key Points:
* Effective July 1, 2009 or later for new Record Holders (as detailed in the resolution)
* Effective July 1, 2010 or later for current Record Holders - those that establish an NCARB Record before July 1, 2009 (as detailed in the resolution)
* The extension to the 6 month reporting period for parents adopting or having a child was changed from 3 months to 6 months.
It is important to note that the required 6 month reporting period is linked to the successful implementation of NCARB's Online IDP Reporting System. Therefore, the exact timeline and phasing of these new rules are currently unknown. The AIA is currently developing strategies to help with a smooth transition to this regulated reporting period.
The final resolution language that was adopted by the NCARB Member Boards, as well as the other approved resolutions, can be found on the NCARB website: http://ncarb.org/newsclips/june08Resolutions.html |
| UCC Manuals Still Available
Why do you need a copy of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Manual?
As practicing architects in Pennsylvania, you are expected to design safe structures. That usually translates to structures designed to meet the requirements of the building codes in the Commonwealth. The UCC is based on the International Building Codes. Pennsylvania has essentially adopted the set of International Building Codes, but with some significant changes. To provide the level of service that your client needs to have, you have to understand the regulations that implement the UCC and understand how they modify the International Building Codes. This is why we have published this manual.
$50 Members, $65 Non-Members
Contact Alyssa Wright at awright@aiapa.org to get your copy. | |
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