AIANYS Spring Symposium on May 1-There's Still Time to Register

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 3.75 LUs/HSW. Registration is at 9 AM, the program will run 10:15 AM to 3:15 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 Code Services
Panelists:  Scott Copp, Director, Building and Planning, Town of Perinton, Past President, NYSBOC;Michael P. Burnetter, PE, Senior Engineer, Codes Division, Department of State; Joseph Hill, Department of State

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, Smart Growth and other site review issues are now and will continue to impact Planning Boards and Architectural Review Boards.  Our panel, made up of people who actually sit on these boards, will discuss what they are seeing regarding these issues and what may be changing in the future as a result.
Moderated by: Russell Davidson, AIA, KG & D Architects
Panelists: John Sullivan, FAIA, Sullivan Architecture, White Plains, NY
(Member: Town of Bedford Planning Board); John Myers, AIA, EYP, Albany, NY
(Member, Albany Historic Resources Commission); Riele Morgiewicz, Senior Attorney, Department of State

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Program Summary and Final Remarks
Online registration is available on www.aianys.org. If you have questions regarding the 2008 Spring Symposium, please contact Georgi Ann Bailey at 518.449.3334 or email gabailey@aianys.org.

Deadline for Registration Form and Fee Submission for AIANYS Design Awards Has Been Extended to May 2, 2008!

AIANYS is calling for entries for the 2008 Design Awards and has extended the deadline to submit the registration form and fee to May 2, 2008.

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 in March and is currently available online at www.aianys.org.

Portfolios, checklists and photo releases must be sent to the AIANYS office postmarked 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.

AIANYS to Host Reception at Fenway Park During AIA National Convention

The 2008 AIA Fellows and Honor Award Recipients will be honored at a reception during the AIA Convention at Fenway Park on the right field roof deck on Thursday, May 15 from 7 PM to 9 PM.  All AIANYS members and their guests/spouses attending the convention are invited to this reception.

Come see the changes that have been made to modernize the home of the reigning World Series Champions, while keeping much of its old charm. This event will be held rain or shine. To get to the right field roof deck, all attendees should enter the park though Gate B.

This complimentary reception is once again sponsored by IBEX Construction. Thank you to IBEX for allowing AIANYS to honor the 2008 AIA Fellows and Honor Award recipients.

AIANYS 2008 Honor Awards

The AIANYS Honor Awards program was instituted to provide appropriate recognition to individuals who have influenced the profession of architecture in New York State. These awards reflect notable contributions, outstanding service, or specific actions taken by architects, legislators, or organizations who demonstrate a pattern worthy of distinction.  Specific awards recognize outstanding contributions to the profession in education, industry or government. Below are several testimonials of past award recipients.

"Receiving an AIANYS honor award implies several things. First, being nominated by your chapter underscores that they trust in your leadership by example. Secondly, being recognized by AIA New York State places you among others who have been positive influences on the architectural profession over the course of time. The subsequent acknowledgment from your peers validates what you strive to achieve on behalf of the profession," said Stu Chait, AIA, co-recipient of the 2007 Matthew W. Del Gaudio Service Award.

"It was truly an honor and a rather humbling experience to be recognized by my peers," said Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, 2007 co-recipient of the Matthew W. Del Gaudio Service Award. "I was especially honored to receive the Del Gaudio award which honors service to the profession. Over the years, I have definitely experienced that the more you put into serving our profession, the more you receive back in professional growth. And, I must say, one of the most pleasant surprises was how many colleagues and friends on the local, state and national level heard about and acknowledged my receipt of this award."

Receiving an honor award is one of the best ways to acknowledge a member of AIANYS for their hard work and dedication to the profession. Members of the AIANYS Board of Directors or an AIANYS component may nominate eligible individuals per the AIANYS Award description.  A description of each of the awards and the submission template is on the AIANYS website www.aianys.org. 
All nominations must be received at AIANYS by the close of business (5:00 PM) on June 19, 2008 and sent to AIANYS, 52 South Pearl Street, Third Floor, Albany, NY 12207.

The 2008 AIANYS Honor Awards will be presented during the convention at the Opening Keynote Luncheon on Thursday, September 25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains.

AIANYS Presented Assemblyman Sam Hoyt with Legislator of the Year Award at Reception in Buffalo

AIA New York State presented Assemblyman Sam Hoyt with its "Legislator of the Year Award" during a reception held in his honor. The reception was held April 17 at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House and was hosted by AIA Buffalo/Western New York. 

Assemblyman Hoyt was selected for the award for his leadership position on historic preservation and smart growth initiatives, both of which are strongly supported by architects. Hoyt is credited for spearheading the current effort to restore the Henry Hobson Richardson Complex, is a founding member of the Darwin Martin House Restoration Corporation, has fought to protect the Guarantee Building, and many other historic sites.

The award was presented to Assemblyman Hoyt by Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, President of AIA Buffalo/Western New York and Edward Farrell, Executive Director, AIANYS. Architects from the Buffalo/Western New York attended the reception.

"Assemblyman Hoyt has supported issues important to architects and the entire design community for many years. We appreciate all of his efforts and his commitment to smart growth and historic preservation. Furthermore, it is appropriate that he receive the award in a setting such as this," said Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA.

"AIANYS is proud to recognize Assemblyman Hoyt as the Legislator of the Year. He has supported legislation that has advanced the built environment in New York State and remains committed to principles which are embraced by the architectural community. He deserves to receive this award," said Edward C. Farrell.

"I am delighted to have my work recognized by the AIANYS through this award. Historic preservation is one of my most important priorities.  Our region, and specifically my district, is blessed to have many internationally recognized architectural treasures and historic structures. Throughout my career, I have made it a priority to ensure that state funds are directed towards preserving our architectural treasures," said Assemblyman Sam Hoyt. 

Pictured: Edward Farrell (left) and Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA (right) presented Assemblyman Sam Hoyt (center) with the AIANYS Legislator of the Year Award during a reception held in his honor at the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo.

AIANYS Lobby Day 2008

AIANYS Architects in Albany Lobby Day was held on April 15. Over 40 people attended the event which including a continuing education program, as well as the opportunity to meet one-on-one with legislators.

The day began at the Hampton Inn with registration and breakfast followed by a legislative briefing by Edward Farrell, AIANYS Executive Director, and Richard Leckerling, Esq., Hon. AIA, AIANYS Legislative Counsel. The morning hours were primarily for the opportunity for attendees to meet with their legislators.

AIANYS leadership met with Senator LaValle, Assemblywoman Glick, Assemblyman Canestrari, Senator Padavan, Assemblywoman Lupardo and Assemblyman Tedisco to discuss the 2008 AIANYS legislative agenda. Click here for the AIANYS 2008 Legislative Program.

After lunch, the continuing education program, "Design Trends: What We Are Hearing, What Do the Demographics Tell Us?" featured four panelists: Cathy Fiato, RN, NYS Department of Health, Office of Long Term Care, Ron Bagoly, AIA, Timothy Boyland, AIA, NYS Director, AIA Staten Island and Orlando T. Maione, AIA, President, AIANYS. The panelists discussed the latest trends in long term care housing, hospitals and schools and how architects are working with leaders in the healthcare and education fields to improve the design of their facilities.

Pictured: AIANYS leadership met with Assemblyman Ron Canestrari (top photo) and Senator Frank Padavan during AIANYS Architects in Albany Lobby Day.

AIA Central New York-AIA Central New York will hold the 13^th Annual Syracuse Chapter Construction Specification Institute (CSI)-AIA Central New York Golf Outing on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at The Links at Sunset Ridge, 2814 West Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus, NY. Shotgun start at 11 AM sharp. Golf, cart, lunch and sit down dinner $90 per person. This event is a fundraiser for CSI and AIA Central New York. Go to www.aiacny.org for more information.

AIA Staten Island-AIA Staten Island will hold their annual golf outing on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at South Shore Golf Course, 200 Huguenot Avenue, Staten Island. Golf package is $150 per person which includes a BBQ lunch, round of golf and dinner with open bar. Check-in and lunch starts at 11 AM, shot gun start at Noon, dinner and awards presentation at 6 PM. A portion of the proceeds benefits the AIA Staten Island Scholarship Fund. Click here for registration form.

Buffalo News recently featured an article on the results of the R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study that was done in 2001 in Buffalo. Led by Matt Meier, the study's results has helped to revitalize downtown Buffalo and has led to over 1,000 new apartments over the last 6 years to be built in downtown with over $90 million invested. To read full article, click here.

The Waterfront Center is sponsoring the 22^nd Annual International Awards Program.

The Excellence on the Waterfront Honor Awards are for waterfront projects, plans, citizen's efforts and student work. Submissions are due by June 30, 2008.

Full details and entry form found on www.waterfrontcenter.org.

If you have any questions, contact the Waterfront Center at 202.337.0356. The 2008 winners will be formally announced and presented at the annual conference.

2008 FIERO Fire Station Design Awards and National Symposium

The Fire Industry Equipment Research Organization's (FIERO) will hold the 3rd Annual Awards Program for Fire Station Design and 7th annual National Symposium on Fire Station Design November 3-5 in Charlotte, NC. The event is held to recognize the excellence in fire station design and construction.

Details on the awards program and symposium can be found on www.fierofirestation.com.