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| 2011 AIANYS Honor Awards Program-Deadline is November 30, 2011
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. Members of the AIANYS Board of Directors or an AIANYS component may nominate eligible individuals per the AIANYS Award description.
AIANYS has put together a checklist to assist with preparing the nomination. Be sure to include it with your nomination, along with a CD that contains the documents in the nominee portfolio.
All nominations must be received at AIANYS by the close of business (5:00 PM) on November 30, 2011 and sent to AIANYS, 52 South Pearl Street, Third Floor, Albany, NY 12207.
This year, the Honor Awards will be presented at the January 2012 AIANYS Board of Directors Installation Dinner.
For information on the 2011 AIANYS Honor Awards, go to: http://www.aianys.org/awards/honor_guidelines.shtml.
If you have questions, please contact Georgi Ann Bailey, Hon. AIANYS at gabailey@aianys.org or 518-449-3334. |
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| Register Now for Two AIANYS December Webinars
AIANYS is hosting two separate webinars in December. Design & the High Road-The Ethical Obligations of Architects will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 3 to 4 PM. Led by attorneys Lina Telese, Esq., Hon. AIANYS and Calvin Lee, Assoc. AIA, both from Zetlin & De Chiara this session is based on the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Standards and will discuss: the fundamental ethical canons, how to correctly handle delegation of services, how to address developing social and environmental considerations and the legal issues that can arise from not meeting your ethical obligations. You will earn 1 LU/HSW. This webinar is $35 for AIA members/$50 all others.
The second webinar, Universal Design-The Nature of Barriers and the New Demographics will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 10 to 11 AM. Professor Edward Steinfeld, D. Arch, AIA, Professor of Architecture and Director, Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, University at Buffalo will introduce universal design as part of the phenomenon of innovation. The social meaning of barriers in architecture is explored with universal design as one means to break down unnecessary barriers to social participation.
The cost of each webinar is $35 for AIA members/$50 all others.
For complete program descriptions and registration information, go to:
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs043/1011137626014/archive/1108625403114.html.
Please note: in order to receive the credits, you must be registered for the webinar.
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AIANYS Names Two Legislators of the Year
AIANYS has named two Legislators of the Year: Senator Kenneth LaValle (R) and Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari (D). They are receiving this honor for their sponsorship of the Non-Design Professional Ownership bill which was recently signed into law. This has been one of AIANYS' top legislative priorities for many years. This bill authorizes non-licensed professionals to hold a minority share of ownership (not to exceed 25%) in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering or land surveying firms. |
AIANYS Partners with aecKnowledge to Offer Web-Based Continuing Education Programs
AIANYS has formed a new partnership with aecKnowledge-an innovative, online knowledge-sharing platform for the AEC industries. As an established provider of high-quality video continuing education, aecKnowledge delivers peer-reviewed, unbiased, engaging knowledge featuring top thought leaders and subject matter experts-all available 24/7. aecKnowledge has developed their curriculum in partnership with AIA and USGBC chapters across the country and offers courses that are AIA CES or GBCI approved, with many offering valuable SD/HSW learning units.
All New York Registered Architects may complete 18 of the 36 required LUs necessary for renewal of your NYS license using web-based programs with a quiz. Please also check to make sure the program you have selected is acceptable content for NYS license renewal. You may do so by going to http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archce.htm. Sessions may be acceptable for AIA membership renewal credit only.
A few courses from their current curriculum include: Accessible Public Accommodations, 1.5 hours (AIA HSW); CALGreen 2010 Non-Residential Measures, 1.5 hours (AIA SD/HSW); Designing Net Zero Energy Buildings, 1.0 hours (GBCI); Retrofitting Existing Buildings to Improve Energy Efficiency, 1.0 hour (GBCI)
In addition to continuing education courses, aecKnowledge features over 50 free "kTalks"- 6-10 minute distilled videos to inspire design professionals and provide knowledge critical to their practices.
We will be sending you updates as new content is added, but encourage you to register with aecKnowledge today at http://www.aecknowledge.com/register and to share this information with a colleague or associate who might be interested. aecKnowledge is also on Facebook and Twitter. |
| Regional Directors and Officers Visit Chapters Throughout New York State
The New York Regional Directors as well as the President, President-elect and Executive Director have spent part of 2011 travelling the state to visit each chapter and discuss local and state issues and concerns.
They have visited each of the following chapters so far: AIA Brooklyn; AIA Buffalo/Western NY; AIA Eastern NY; AIA Long Island; AIA New York; AIA Peconic; AIA Rochester; AIA Southern NY; and AIA Staten Island.
If your chapter is not on this list and you would like to schedule a visit, please contact Georgi Ann Bailey at gabailey@aianys.org. |
2012 Membership Renewal: Incentive for Early Renewal
It's that time of year! Time to renew your AIA membership! AIA National has put together an incentive program for early renewal. Members who renew by December 31, 2011 will receive one free CEU course through AIA Virtual Convention. If you take that course by January 31, 2012, you will be entered in a drawing to win one of 5 iPad 2's. For more information, go to: http://www.aia.org/about/AIAB081430. |
Three Percent Withholding Tax Mandate Repealed
The House has passed the final version of H.R. 674, to repeal the three percent withholding tax mandate. This means Congress has approved a measure to repeal the three percent withholding tax mandate with an offset that enjoys bipartisan support and the Administration's support, as well. The bill repealing the three percent withholding provision will now go to the President for his signature.
Since 2007, close to 6,000 AIA members nationally have sent nearly 20,000 messages to Capitol Hill in support of repealing the three percent withholding law. The repeal is evidence that grassroots lobbying can have an impact. Thank you to all who participated! |
AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley 75th Anniversary Soiree November 30, 2011
AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley will be holding a 75th Anniversary Soiree on November 30, 2011 at the Katonah Museum of Art from 7 to 11 PM. This black tie preferred cocktail party will recognize the recent accomplishments of chapter members Russell Davidson, AIA and Carol Kurth, FAIA and will feature the 2011 AIANYS Empire State Challenge award presentation.
Tickets are $85 and available online for purchase at: http://aiawhv.com/cde.cfm?event=3603611. |
| AIA Eastern NY Canstruction Competition-Deadline to Enter is December 16th!
AIA Eastern NY with the Food Pantries for the Capital District will once again be holding the Capital Region Canstruction Competition at the NYS Museum. Fifteen teams of architects, engineers, contractors and students will be accepted to build structures out of canned goods. These goods are then donated to those who need them.
The deadline to enter is December 16, 2011. The structures will be built on April 3, 2012 the awards reception will be held on April 4 and the exhibit will open to the public on April 5, 2012.
For more information, go to. www.aiaeny.org/canstruction.html. |
| 2011 AIA Peconic Design Awards Winners
AIA Peconic announced the winners of the 2011 Design Awards Program at an October 22 event at Southampton Cultural Center. Go to: www.aiapeconic.org to see a list of the winners.
Richard Stott, AIA, Chair of the Awards and Exhibit Committee led a discussion with the Design Award jurors on the projects as part of the Daniel J. Rowen Memorial Design Awards Symposium.
Pictured (left to right): Paul Whalen, AIA, Juror, Richard Stott, AIA, Jeffery Povero, AIA, Juror and Mark Simon, FAIA, Juror. |
| NYSSPE Design/Build Forum
The NYS Society of Professional Engineers held a forum The Reality of Design/Build in New York on November 4, 2011 at The Desmond in Albany as part of their Fall Professional Development conference.
The panel was made up of engineering, architecture and construction professionals who discussed Design/Build from every angle. The discussion focused on what changes need to be made that will allow this project delivery method to be executed in NYS.
Pictured (left to right): Mark Kriss, Esq., NYSSPE Legal Counsel; Donald Graul, PE, Sr. Vice President, Global Alternative Delivery, AECOM; Joseph Hogan, Vice President, AGC of NYS; Burton Roslyn, FAIA, Past President, AIANYS; Seth Rockmuller, Esq., Legal Counsel, NYS Office of the Professions; Jane Blair, PE, Executive Secretary, NYS Board for Engineering and Donald Nims, PE, NYSSPE President and moderator of the panel. Photo courtesy of NYSSPE.
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Rochester Institute of Technology Celebrates New Master of Architecture Program
Rochester Institute of Technology recently held a reception celebrating the launch of the new Master of Architecture program. The master's curriculum, a collaboration between RIT's Golisano Institute for Sustainability and the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, focuses on the areas of sustainability, urbanism and integrated practice. Members of AIA Rochester worked with RIT administrators and faculty to develop this unique program. The program accepted its first class this Fall. Dennis Andrejko, FAIA, AIA Vice President, is the program chair.
Pictured (left to right): Edward Farrell, Executive Director; Penny Haley, AIA, President, AIA Rochester; Michelle Murnane, AIA, 2013 President, AIA Rochester; Linda Hewitt, Hon. AIANYS, Executive Director, AIA Rochester and Jules Chiavardi, AIA, President-Elect, AIA Rochester all attended the reception at RIT. |
| AIA San Francisco Holding International Open Ideas Competition
AIA San Francisco is sponsoring "Architecture at Zero," an international open ideas competition with a focus on the specific challenges of creating urban zero net energy buildings. The competition focuses on a large site in the San Francisco Bay Area with a mix of residential, retail and public uses. Up to $25,000 in total prize money will be awarded by a panel of illustrious jurors. This competition is co-sponsored by AIA East Bay and a dozen other local partners.
The "Architecture at Zero" competition is open to students and professionals. The submission deadline is November 29, 2011.
For more information, go to: http://www.architectureatzero.com/Architecture_at_Zero/Home.html. |
| Energy Code Hotline is Ready for Your Calls!
Starting now, have all your Energy Code related questions answered by the Energy Code Hotline! The Hotline is part of a program to assist architects and other design professionals with questions they may have related to the Residential and Commercial provisions of the new Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State - 2010. This service is coordinated by Newport Ventures with support from the Department of State. Funding has been provided by NYSERDA.
You can call the Hotline for questions on Energy Code related topics including, but not limited to, the scope of the Energy Code, clarification on specific provisions, application of energy modeling software to demonstrate compliance, and further explanations on the prescriptive and performance based paths to compliance. The Hotline is staffed from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.
To contact the Hotline, please call 518-377-9410. Or you may submit questions to energyquestion@newportpartnersllc.com. Most questions can be answered within 24 hours. |
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National Associates Committee November Report
The AIA National Associates Committee publishes a report every month sharing associate news and viewpoints. The November issue includes 2011 AIA Knowledge Scholars, Announcements and the Regional Spotlight:
Click here to view the latest issue. |
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Enter Your Chapter Events on the AIANYS Online Calendar
AIANYS has an online calendar on www.aianys.org that all chapters can now submit events to. It's easy and only takes a few minutes. Go to: http://aianys.org/members/index.php?m=1&p=1.
You can also see what other Chapters are up to all around New York State. |
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