AIA New York State, Inc.
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Architects in Albany Lobby Day April 15
Architects in Albany Lobby Day is Tuesday, April 15th. This is a great way to meet one-on-one with your legislators as well as earn continuing education credits all in one day! Registration starts at 9:00 AM at the Hampton Inn in Albany, followed by a legislative briefing at 10 AM at the Hampton Inn, appointments at the Capitol from 10:30 AM-12, buffet lunch will be served at the Hampton Inn from 12-1:15 PM, the continuing education program will run from 1:30-3 PM and then appointments at the Capitol will resume at 3 PM. To schedule an appointment to meet with your legislators at the Capitol, contact your local chapter. To participate in the other Lobby Day activities, fill out the Lobby Day registration form on the AIANYS website www.aianys.org.
For more information on Lobby Day, directions to the Hampton Inn and parking instructions, go to www.aianys.org.
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AIANYS Design Awards-Call for Entries
AIANYS is calling for entries for the 2008 Design Awards. These awards honor works of architecture located anywhere in the world by AIA New York State members and works of architecture located only in New York State by other New York State registered architects completed since January 1, 2003.
This year's categories are: Residential (Small Projects, less than 5,000 square feet, Large Projects, greater than 5,000 square feet), Institutional, Commercial/Industrial (Small Projects, less than 5,000 square feet, Large Projects, greater than 5,000 square feet), Mixed Use, International, Urban Planning Design, Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse, Interiors and Unbuilt (recognizes commissioned architectural design work by practicing emerging young architects licensed 10 years or less, not yet built or complete).
The Design Awards Brochure which included the submission guidelines, registration form, checklist and photo release form was mailed out last week. It is also available online at www.aianys.org.
The registration form and fee is due to the AIANYS office by Friday, April 25, 2008. Portfolios, checklists and photo releases are due by Friday, May 23, 2008.
All of the AIANYS Design Awards will be presented at the President's Dinner and Design Awards Presentation on Friday, September 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel during the AIANYS convention.
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AIANYS 2008 Spring Symposium May 1
AIANYS will hold the 2008 Spring Symposium "Permits, Codes and Planning: Moving the Process Ahead" on Thursday, May 1 at The Holiday Inn, Wolf Road in Albany. By attending this program you will earn 4 LUs/HSW. Registration is at 9 AM, the program will run 10 AM to 4 PM. The registration fee for AIA Members is $150, non-members, $200.
The schedule for the Spring Symposium is as follows:
10 AM - Welcome
10:15 AM - Noon The Future of the Building Code and Permit Process
Our panel of experts will discuss how the building permit process will be impacted by:
Increased Integration of Sustainable Design Features
Use of Integrated Project Delivery and BIM
Electronic Document Submission
ICC Smart Codes
Uniform Format for Code Compliance Documents
Uniform (Statewide) Building Permit Application Forms and Procedures
Moderated by: Tori Budgeon-Baker, AIA, FRA Codes Services
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (Included in registration fee)
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM The Future of the Site Planning Review Process
Increased use of Green Design and Smart Growth are now and will continue to impact Site Planning and Architectural Review Boards. Our panel who actually sit on these boards will discuss what they are seeing in their communities and what may be changing in the future.
Moderated by: Russell Davidson, AIA
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Program Summary and Final Remarks
Online registration will be available on www.aianys.org starting in April.
If you have questions regarding the 2008 Spring Symposium, please contact Georgi Ann Bailey at 518.449.3334 or email gabailey@aianys.org. |
AIANYS 2008 Convention-Call for Presentations
The 2008 convention will be held September 25, 26, 27 in White Plains. This year the convention will be held in two locations: on Thursday the 25 and Saturday the 27, it will be held at the Crowne Plaza and on Friday the 26 the convention, including continuing education seminars and the product showcase, will be held at the Westchester County Center. The keynote speaker for the Opening Luncheon on Thursday, September 25 will be George H. Miller, FAIA. He is Partner of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects (his complete bio is in the following article).
The keynote speaker for the Closing Luncheon on Saturday the 27th will be James P. Cramer, Hon. AIA. He is the former chief executive of AIA National, Design Futures Council co-founder and chairman and founder of The Greenway Group.
AIANYS is accepting proposals for program presentations at convention. Submissions will only be accepted electronically in a Word document using the 2008 submission template (click here for template). All submissions should be sent to Georgi Ann Bailey at gabailey@aianys.org by 5 PM on April 25, 2008. For all submission guidelines, click here.
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 George H. Miller, FAIA, Running for AIA First Vice President/President-Elect
George H. Miller, FAIA, AIA New York Chapter, is running for AIA First Vice President/President-Elect. He is Past-President of AIA New York and served as New York Regional Director of AIANYS. The elections for national office will be held during the AIA National Convention in Boston May 14 through 17. He has put together a comprehensive website www.georgehmiller.com featuring photos and descriptions of his work, past speeches and his biography. (Photo right by James Balga).
Below is his statement of philosophy and bio.
The American Institute of Architects is a more effective and respected organization than ever before. If elected First Vice President/President-Elect, I will work with you to advance our AIA to a new level, celebrating the merits of great design and sustainable architecture and catalyzing the resources necessary for the practice of tomorrow.
The Blueprint for America has celebrated the value of design. It has shown how architects, working with community leaders, can envision healthier and safer places, and can build more sustainable and livable communities. Our leadership must continue.
Our world is changing at an accelerating rate. The AIA must set the pace, as leaders and stewards for our neighborhoods and the environment. A more agile AIA can provide greater value to all our members, worldwide.
My goals, as AIA President, will be:
Knowledge:
- To encourage the sharing of knowledge across the Institute
- To reinforce the relationship between the academic and practice communities
- To strengthen the alignment between components and knowledge communities
- To develop the tools necessary for integrated practice and sustainable design, and research new materials and technology
Advocacy:
- To aggressively push toward our 2030 initiative by ongoing advocacy for sustainable design, energy conservation and carbon reduction
- To speak out for more affordable housing, improved schools and hospitals, comprehensive regional planning, and better public transportation and infrastructure
Community:
- To strongly support our associates, emerging professionals and small firm practitioners
- To increase our membership and support our components
- To expand outreach to like-minded organizations
Diversity and Inclusiveness:
- To realize greater diversity so our profession reflects the society we serve
The AIA has greatly enhanced my experience as an architect. I pledge to work with you to build the Institute into an even more highly respected organization, providing service to all our members and communicating to all the importance of architecture.
AIA National Service
Vice President, 2007-2008
Chair, AIA Strategic Initiatives Task Force, 2008
Co-Chair IDP Advisory Committee, 2007-2008
Chair, Board Community Committee, 2007
Chair, AIA150 Oversight Committee, 2005-2007
Board Knowledge Committee, 2004-2006
EVP/CEO Search Committee, 2004-2006
Sesquicentennial Blue Ribbon Panel, 2003-2004
Gold Medal and Firm Award Advisory Panel, 2004-2005
AIA New York State
Regional Director, 2004-2006
Member, Executive Committee, 2004-2006
AIA New York
President, 2003
Vice President/President Elect, 2002
Treasurer, 2001
Other Activities
Architectural League of New York
Board of Directors, New York Building Congress
Large Firm Roundtable 1989-Present
Professional
Partner, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects
Pamela Loeffelman, FAIA, AIA New York, is running for AIA Vice President. |
Troubleshooting the Building Envelope: Problem Solving and Problem Prevention-April 8, White Plains, April 9, New York City, April 16, Rochester, April 17, Albany
In cooperation with the New York State Society of Professional Engineers and in conjunction with the AIA New York Chapter and the AIA Westchester/Mid-Hudson Chapter, AIANYS will co-sponsor "Troubleshooting the Building Envelope: Problem Solving and Problem Prevention." Topics include: troubleshooting EIFS cladding, troubleshooting cavity wall and single wythe construction, sealant applications in wall systems and troubleshooting masonry construction.
The programs will be held April 8 in White Plains, April 9 in New York City, April 16 in Rochester and April 17 in Albany. This session is approved for 5 LUs/HSW and runs from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration opens at 7:30 AM. For complete program and registration information on White Plains and New York City programs, click here.
For complete program and registration information on Rochester and Albany programs, click here. |
AIA Buffalo/Western New York Receives Grant for Architecture + Education Program
AIA Buffalo/ Western New York Education Team recently received a grant to support their 2008/2009 Architecture+Education partnership with the Buffalo Public Schools.
Architecture+Education (A+E) uses architecture as a tool for building understanding of the world around us. Approximately 500 students, age 4-18 attending Buffalo Public Schools, will create projects during the fall semester, that will be exhibited at CEPA Gallery in January of 2009. 20 architects will join with 20 classroom teachers to design and implement core-curriculum based explorations of architecture. The program was successfully piloted in 2007 with the support of Buffalo Schools Superintendent, Dr. James Williams.
Conceived as a way to utilize the ongoing Buffalo Joint Schools Construction project (more than 33 schools are being refurbished in about 6 years) as a learning and outreach tool for the Buffalo community at large, A+E specifically targets students and teachers at the schools undergoing major renovations. The confusing time of change can be transformed into an opportunity for learning, helping teachers and students to understand the reasons for changes and the potential for design to enhance daily environment.
Pictured above: Students working on their project for the 2007 exhibition. |
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 President of AIA Buffalo/Western New York Receives 2008 AIA Young Architects Award
Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, MRAIC, LEED-AP, President of AIA Buffalo/Western New York and an associate vice president with Cannon Design, has received the 2008 AIA Young Architects Award. This special honor is bestowed upon professionals licensed 10 years or fewer (regardless of their age), who have shown exceptional leadership and make significant contributions to the profession early in their careers.
Kelly has dedicated her career to design for education and improving learning environments for all ages. Upon graduation from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Dalhousie University), Hayes-McAlonie joined Leathers & Associates, a firm specializing in the design of children's environments and learning gardens. There she planned and designed more than 100 learning gardens for clients throughout the United States and abroad and co-authored a multidisciplinary architecture curriculum for grade-school children.
She joined Cannon Design's Education practice in 1998 as a planner for pre-K-12 and higher education clients. One of her projects, the Montante Cultural Center, received an AIA Honor Award for Interior Architecture. She also was instrumental in the development of Cannon Design Academy, a professional development program that the AIA honored with the 2006 IDP Firm of the Year Award. In 2006, Hayes-McAlonie received the Young Architect Award from AIA Buffalo/WNY Chapter. She was named as one of Business First of Buffalo, Forty Under 40, and is a member of Leadership Buffalo Class of 2007. Congratulations Kelly!
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Daylighting Survey from Lighting Research Center at RPI
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is planning daylighting training programs for architects, engineers, and other building and design professionals in New York State. AIANYS agreed to support the LRC on this important project. Please complete this brief survey so that the educational offerings will match the topics of most interest to you. It should take less than five minutes to complete. Please click on the link below to complete the survey.
www.lrc.rpi.edu/survey/daylighting/index.asp
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