Richard Meier, FAIA and Stanley Tigerman, FAIA to Speak at Tri-State Convention September 21-23, 2011 in Atlantic City!

     AIANYS is joining with AIA New Jersey and AIA Pennsylvania for the first-ever Tri-State Convention September 21-23, 2011 at Bally's in Atlantic City, NJ. This design conference will feature continuing education classes, 2 keynote sessions, an ice-breaker reception, the AIANYS Honor and Design Awards Dinner & Presentation, a 1 day Product Showcase, and a Tri-State Design Awards reception. All of the events will take place at Bally's, located right on the boardwalk in Atlantic City.

     The Opening Keynote Session on Wednesday, September 21 will feature Richard Meier, FAIA. He is the Managing Partner of Richard Meier & Partners Architects in New York City. He is the recipient of the AIA Gold Medal and the Pritzker Prize for Architecture. For his full bio, go to: http://www.richardmeier.com/www/#/practice/partners/1/162/0/.

     The Closing Keynote Session on Friday, September 23 will feature Stanley Tigerman, FAIA. Tigerman is the Principal of Tigerman McCurry Architects in Chicago. He has designed buildings throughout the world and given over 350 lectures. He is also the author of 7 books. For his full bio, go to http://www.tigerman-mccurry.com/.

     You can reserve your room now at Bally's! There is a special room rate of $99 per night! Go to:

http://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=BAC&groupCode=GBTRI.

     Be sure to check www.aianys.org for updates on the Tri-State Convention!

     AIANYS is now accepting proposals for program presentations for the first-ever Tri-State Convention September 21-23, 2011 at Bally's in Atlantic City, NJ. This is a collaborative design conference bringing together AIA architects from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The deadline for proposals is April 11, 2011. Submissions will only be accepted electronically using the 2011 submission template.

     Convention presenters are recognized for their expertise among their peers. Presenters and their firms are listed in the convention invitation and on-site information pieces, as well as the digital registration form.

     For submission guidelines, go to: http://aianys.org/2011_TriStateConv/Tri%20State%20Call%20for%20Presentations.Combined.Final.pdf.

     For submission template, go to: http://aianys.org/2011_TriStateConv/2011%20Submission%20Template%20Only.final.doc.

     If you have questions, please email Georgi Ann Bailey, Hon. AIANYS, Director of Programs and Operations at gabailey@aianys.org.

     To help you prepare for the 2011 AIANYS Architects in Albany Lobby Day which will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 the 2011 AIANYS Legislative Program is now posted on the AIANYS website. Go to http://www.aianys.org/main/government_advocacy.shtml.

      The list includes the top priorities, bills AIANYS opposes as well as important links to government offices. These lists include the bill number, sponsor and co-sponsors names and current status of the bill.

     AIANYS will be hosting a webinar to help prepare you for Lobby Day on Friday, April 15, 2011. Be sure to check www.aianys.org for updates and registration information.

Renew Your AIA Membership by March 31, 2011!

     You have until March 31, 2011 to renew your AIA membership! After this date, your membership will lapse. To renew your membership online, go to http://www.aia.org/about/AIAB081430. The Membership section of the AIANYS website features all you need to know about AIA membership including the 2011 dues structure, AIA Dues Payment Plan and renewing your membership online. Go to www.aianys.org.

     The Non-Design Professional Ownership Bill (S 2987 LaValle) was recently passed by the Senate. This bill authorizes a new type of professional service corporation to be known as a professional service corporation, where non-licensed professionals could have an equity interest not to exceed 25%. This bill is one of AIANYS top priorities on the 2011 legislative agenda.

     The bill remains in committee in the Assembly.

     The National Associates Committee facilitates the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship award program which recognizes the significant contributions of interns at early stages in their careers and encourages them to complete the licensure process by defraying costs associated with the ARE.

     Completed nominations and applications are due by Friday, April 8, 2011 by 5 PM. For questions, contact nac@aia.org. For more information, go to: http://www.aia.org/professionals/groups/nac/AIAB087496.

AIA New York Holding Design Awards Ceremony April 12, 2011

     AIA New York will hold their annual Design Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 from 11:30 AM to 2 PM at Cipriani Wall Street. This year, 38 recipients have been selected to receive AIANY Design Awards. To see the list of recipients, go to http://aiany.aiany.org/index.php?section=press-releases&prrid=228.

     The keynote speaker will be Robert Ivy, FAIA, Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer, AIA. To register for the event, go to: http://cfa.aiany.org/files/Design-Awards-Reservation-Form.pdf.

     AIA Long Island is holding the 9th Annual Product Fair on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 3 to 8 PM, at the Marriott Uniondale Hotel, Uniondale, NY. For more information, go to www.aialongisland.com.

AIA Southern New York Offering Montour Falls Tour April 28

     AIA Southern New York will present a Montour Falls tour Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 5:30 to 9 PM. This will include a tour of The Montour House and The Flats on Broadway. You will earn 1 LU/HSW. For more information, go to: https://sites.google.com/a/aiasny.org/chapter-programs/program-information/04-april.

     How to Do Business with the State University Construction Fund program will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Crossgates Restaurant & Banquet House in Albany from 4 to 6 PM. The State University Construction Fund provides capital planning, design and construction and funding services and administers the Capital Program for the 34 campuses of the State University of New York.

     This program will discuss the process of how the Fund awards work and contracts with business partners, will preview upcoming construction projects, discuss new laws affecting the MWBE opportunities program and will provide an opportunity to network. This program is free, however pre-registration by Friday, April 22, is required. To register, contact Doreen Bottieri at (518) 320-1639 or email Doreen.bottieri@suny.edu. Additional programs will be held throughout NYS, dated and times to be determined.

Submissions Needed for Book on Accessible Homes

     Do you design homes for people living with disabilities? Boston architect Deb Pierce, AIA is working with Taunton Press on a book about accessible homes - for people with physical, visual, auditory, and cognitive limitations. The book will celebrate good design with compelling case studies, engaging details, and inspiring concepts, where accessibility is seamless integrated or exuberantly expressed.
     If you have projects you would be willing to have included in this book, please respond with a short narrative on the project and photos. Credits and further conversations will follow if your project is selected to be included in the book. For more details, contact Deb Pierce directly at deb@piercelambarchitects.com, or 617-964-1311.  She is a member of the AIA Advisory Group for Small Project Practitioners and was National Chair in 2009.

EPA National Award for Smart Growth Achievement

     The EPA has announced that the application period for the 10th annual National Award for Smart Growth Achievement is open. Through this award, EPA recognizes and supports communities that have successfully used smart growth principles to improve communities environmentally, socially, and economically. Open to public- and private-sector entities, winners will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, DC, in December 2011. The entry deadline is April 6, 2011.
     To view the application and complete entry guidelines, go to:
 http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm#2011app
     Awards will be given for the following four categories: Programs, Policies, and Regulations, Civic Places, Smart Growth and Green Building and Rural Smart Growth. An "Overall Excellence" winner will be chosen from the four categories by the review panels. 

AIANYS PAC Events

     By donating to the NYS Architects Political Action Committee (NYSAPAC), you have helped to fund the opportunity for AIANYS to support the following events in March:

Friends of Senator Joe Griffo, Friends of Senator Thomas Libous, Friends of Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, Committee to Elect Senator Roy McDonald, Assemblymember Michelle Schimel, Friends of Senator Betty Little, Citizens for Senator Kemp Hannon, Friends of Senator Patty Ritchie, Citizens for Senator Martin Malave Dilan, Friends of Senator Toby Stavisky, Friends of Senator Neil Breslin, and Senator Diane Savino for New York, all attended by Edward Farrell, Executive Director. The Senator Andrew Lanza for Staten Island event was in district and attended by members of AIA Staten Island.

AIANYS Welcomes New Individual and Corporate Allied Members

     AIANYS would like to welcome a new Corporate Allied Member:

Washington Laboratories, Ltd., Christopher Dao, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, Phone: 301-216-1500, Email: christopherd@wll.com, Website: www.wll.com

     AIANYS would also like to welcome new Individual Allied Members:

John Brandstetter, Vice President Emergency Response, Hazardous Elimination Corp., 195 H Central Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735, Phone: 631-752-2898, Email: jbrandstetter@hec-solutions.com

Sara Kay, Architectural Consultant, Custom Building Products, 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Phone: 484-432-4332, Email: skay@cbpmail.net

     Allied Membership allows corporations and individuals not otherwise eligible for AIANYS membership to participate in some services.  For more information and the online Allied Membership Application, go to: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Onsite/Welcome.aspx?e=595c258a-ef44-488d-b1c4-cc6bb3bcf41d.