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AIANYS Installs 2013 Officers and Board of Directors
On January 16, 2013 AIANYS held the installation of the 2013 officers and directors at The Desmond Hotel in Albany. Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, 2012 President administered the oath of office to the 2013 officers and directors. Susan Chin, FAIA, Randy Collins, AIA and Venesa Alicea, AIA, were recognized for their years of service on the Board. Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA was also recognized for her year serving as President.
On January 17, the 2013 orientation session was held. The inaugural 2013 board of directors meeting followed the orientation.
Please join us in welcoming the 2013 Board of Directors:
Executive Committee: F. Eric Goshow, AIA, President, Raymond Beeler, AIA, President-elect, Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, Immediate Past President; Timothy Boyland, AIA, Vice President/Government Advocacy; Mary Burke, FAIA, Vice President/Public Advocacy; Ric Stott, AIA, Secretary; Jeffery Smith, AIA, Treasurer; Francis M. Pitts, FAIA, Regional Director, Anthony Schirripa, FAIA, Regional Directorand Burton Roslyn, FAIA, Regional Director.
Julie Ann Engh, Assoc. AIA, will serve asAssociate Director, Nicolette Feldser, Assoc. AIA will serve as National Associates Committee Regional Associate Director-NY and Illya Azaroff, AIA as NY Rep to YAF.
Directors: Giuliano Penna, AIA, Bronx; Sebastian D'Alessandro, AIA, Brooklyn; Robert Stark, AIA, Buffalo/Western NY; Julia Hafftka-Marshall, AIA, Central NY; Daniel Wilson, AIA, Eastern NY; John Notaro, AIA, Long Island; Margaret O'Donoghue Castillo, AIA, Abby Suckle, FAIA and Sherida Paulsen, FAIA, New York; Douglas Moyer, AIA, Peconic; Michael Cosentino, AIA, Queens; Laura Cooney, AIA, Rochester; Gail Gerard, AIA, Southern NY; Marcus Marino, AIA, Staten Island and George Gaspar, AIA, Westchester + Hudson Valley.
Photo 1: Eric Goshow, AIA, 2013 President and Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, 2012 President present Venesa Alicea, AIA, NAC RAD-NY with a gift for her years of service on the Board of Directors.
Photo 2: Eric Goshow, AIA, is sworn into office by David Businelli, AIA, 2011 President.
Photo 3: Eric Goshow, AIA, presents Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA with a certificate of appreciation for her service as President. |
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AIANYS 2013 Student Director Elected
At the January 16 meeting of the board of directors, Michael Villardi was elected the 2012 AIANYS Student Director. He is currently a student at RPI. He will receive a Bachelor of Architecture as well as a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy in May. |
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2013 AIA Institute Honor Award Recipients
AIA recently announced the recipients of the 2013 Institute Honor Awards. They will all be honored at the 2013 AIA Convention in June in Denver. The following recipients are all AIANYS members:
Institute Honor Awards for Architecture
The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
Boat Pavilion for Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY, Architecture Research Foundation (ARO)
Centra Metropark, Iselin, NJ, Kohn Pedersen Fox
Clemson University, Lee Hall College of Architecture, Clemson, SC, Thomas Phifer and Partners
Milstein Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, OMA
The New York Public Library-Exterior Restoration, New York, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Institute Honor Awards for Regional and Urban Design
National September 11th Memorial, New York, Handel Architects
Superkilen, Copenhagen, Denmark, BIG Bjarke Ingels Group |
Jessica Sheridan, Assoc. AIA Receives AIA Associates Award
Jessica Sheridan, Assoc. AIA, is a recipient of the 2013 AIA Associates Award. Jessica has acted as an effective ambassador for the architecture community and the AIA New York chapter. Through her work at the Center for Architecture, mentoring and working in the community, she has created a compelling vision for the future of the profession and shown an exceptional ability to make things happen. She has been the co-chair of the chapter's emerging professionals committee and edits eOculus, the chapter's electronic journal, elevating the discourse of architectural design within the industry.
She was one of the chief organizers of the Emerging New York Architect's Biennial Competition, which won the 2006 AlA National Program of the Year award. Jessica has lectured on developing and implementing competitions at several design firms and at the 2006 AIANYS convention. Whether guiding competitions that inspire emerging talent, promoting architecture through writing and publications, or encouraging peers to be involved, Jessica is a standard bearer in the New York architecture community.
The AIA Associates Award is the highest award given to individual associate AIA members who best exemplify the highest qualities of leadership and have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their component or region's membership, in the community, in professional organizations, and/or in the design and construction industries. Jessica will receive her award during the AIA National Convention in Denver in June. |
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Susannah Drake, AIA, Receives AIA Young Architects Award
Susannah Drake, AIA is a recipient of the 2013 AIA Young Architects Award. Susannah's expertise in architecture and landscape architecture has informed her design of buildings and their surroundings. Design of ecological solutions to aging infrastructure and buildings is at the heart of her practice.
Susannah is the founding principal of dlandstudio in Brooklyn, NY, an interdisciplinary practice derived from a systems-based, research-driven approach that also values a strong intuitive expression.
She is a leader of and mentor to a talented, interdisciplinary team of architects, urban designers, artists, scientists, and landscape architects. Her firm's urban infrastructure projects work across scales to make urban infrastructure more productive.
The Young Architects Award is given to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession in an early stage of their architectural career. Susannah will receive her award during the AIA National Convention in June. |
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Renew Your AIA Membership by March 31st!
You have until March 31, 2013 to renew your AIA membership! After this date, your membership will lapse. To renew your membership online, go to: https://ams.aia.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode=gettingstarted&mode=renew&upgrade=true#Header.
All renewing members are eligible to participate in the 2013 Dues Installment Plan. Enroll by April 30, 2013 and pay your membership dues in installments. 2013 dues must be paid in full by June 30, 2013. For more information, go to the frequently asked questions about dues installment plan at: http://www.aia.org/about/AIAB081429.
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AIANYS K-12 Program Book Now Available Online
The AIANYS Public Advocacy Committee put together a web-based resource documenting the K-12 educational initiatives currently being run by Chapters across the state. Content includes: program descriptions, sample lesson plans, examples of student work and photos of kids learning about architecture and design. This book is now posted on the home page of www.aianys.org.
This is a great resource for any Chapter interested in starting up a K-12 program of their own! |
AIANYS Met with Governor Cuomo's Staff to Discuss Good Samaritan Bill
AIANYS leadership met recently with members of Governor Andrew Cuomo's staff to discuss the impediments that a lack of a Good Samaritan Bill places on architects and engineers wishing to lend voluntary assistance in times of a declared state of emergency. It is anticipated that the discussion will continue. Attending the meeting were Eric Goshow, AIA, 2013 President; Timothy Boyland, AIA, VP, Government Advocacy; Richard Leckerling, Legislative Counsel and Georgi Ann Bailey, Interim Executive Director.
"Many officials in New York, like their colleagues in Louisiana, Florida and elsewhere around the country, are recognizing that architects provide valuable expertise in disaster response and recovery," said Tim Boyland, AIA, VP, Government Advocacy. |
AIANYS 2013 Lobby Day-Save the Date!
The date for the 2013 Architects in Albany Lobby Day has been set-April 30, 2013! This is your chance to meet with your legislators one-on-one and discuss issues that are important to all architects. More information will be forthcoming so be sure to check www.aianys.org for updates! |
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AIANYS Moves Into New Office
AIANYS has moved into new office space! The new office is at 50 State Street, 5th Floor. The phone and fax numbers are the same. We would like to thank the following members who worked on this new space: Bob Bucher, AIA, Randy Collins, AIA, Mary Burke, FAIA, Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA and Anthony Schirripa, FAIA.
We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who assisted us in fitting up the new accommodations: Sincol/Surface Materials, Command/Surface Materials, Vode Lighting, Dobkin Tile, Armstrong Ceilings, Interface Carpet, Zumtobel Lighting, Edison Price Lighting, Eureka Lighting, Alkco Lighting, Wolf Gordon, Armstrong Flooring, 3form, Valli & Valli, KI, and KI & Teknion. |
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Update Your Contact Information Now for the 2013 AIANYS Membership Directory
Preparation has begun on the 2013 AIA New York State Online Membership Directory. Your primary contact information must be updated prior to March 1, 2013. To ensure that your contact information is printed correctly, please access the AIA membership database at https://ams.aia.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx.
If you have problems logging into your account, contact AIA National's Membership Department at 202/626-7300.
You will be receiving an email very soon regarding opportunities available to have your firm listed in the 2013 AIANYS Directory.
The two options are: the Standard Firm Profile and the Upgraded Firm Profile. The Upgraded Firm Profile is a half-page and includes 3 color photos of your projects in the listing. Both firm profile choices are accessible to the public. The Firm Profiles are separate from the member listing and cost $225 for the Standard Firm Profile and $400 for the Upgraded.
The directory is accessible right from the AIANYS website homepage. It is available to the public and used as the AIANYS's Architect Finder. Your firm will be online and searchable through our digital directory. This is an opportunity to increase your firm's exposure to potential clients, prospective employees and possible referrals. Take a look at the 2012 AIANYS Directory at: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aianys/2012deskreference/.
For questions or more information, contact Michele Brown, Membership & Data Manager, AIANYS at mbrown@aianys.org.
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AIANYS Emerging Professionals Committee Survey Results
For the third year in a row the AIANYS Emerging Professionals Committee put together and sent out a survey to all AIANYS Associate members at the end of 2012.
Click here to see the results. |
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AIA Central NY Presents NCARB & You, IDP, ARE & Certification Program
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2013 AIA Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition
The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals is sponsoring the 4th annual exhibition of architectural work, art and designs of emerging architectural professionals across the United States. The Annual Exhibition will be presented at AIA's Nationals headquarters. Submission deadline is Tuesday, February 19, 2013. For more information, go to: http://www.aia.org/professionals/AIAB091730. |
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Maione Appointed to 2013 AIA Board Knowledge Committee
Orlando Maione, AIA, Past President, AIANYS has been appointed to the 2013 Board Knowledge Committee. The Board Knowledge Committee is defined in the AIA Rules of the Board to advise the Board on a broad range of initiatives bearing on the creation, collection, validation, dissemination and other management of knowledge affecting the AIA's members and knowledge constituents.
The Knowledge Committee is also the primary advocate of the Board on knowledge initiatives to AIA members, AIA staff and members of the broader community. |
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Volunteer to Visit NAAB Schools
Each year the AIA nominates approximately 10-15 practitioners to serve as AIA representatives on National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) school visits. Nominations are for a four year term, 2014-2017, and AIA representatives may be scheduled for up to one school visit per year. If you have an appreciation of architecture education and would like to be involved in the accreditation process, please submit a letter of interest and one-page resume by March 1, 2013 to Matthew Welker, Assoc. AIA at matthewwelker@aia.org.
School visits are over a 5-day period from a Saturday through Wednesday and are generally planned during the months of February and March each year. NAAB is responsible for scheduling team visits. Team member expenses are reimbursed. In order to be eligible to be assigned to a visiting team, nominees must complete the online training and the face-to-face workshop. The NAAB provides workshops 3-4 times each year usually in conjunction with collateral annual meetings. The AIA strongly encourages members who apply to plan to attend the AIA Convention in Denver, Colorado to attend the face-to-face training which will tentatively take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Travel expenses for attending the training workshop are the responsibility of the nominated member.
Also, for further information, please see the NAAB Conditions for Accreditation and Procedures for Accreditation at www.naab.org.
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Gov. Cuomo Directs State Agencies to Increase Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order on December 28, 2012 which directs state agencies to increase energy efficiency in state buildings by 20% by 2020.
To see the full announcement, go to:
http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/12282012-smartny.
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Enter Your Chapter Events on the AIANYS Online Calendar
AIANYS has an online calendar on the website 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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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 January: Senator Martin Malave Dilan; Senator David Valesky; Assemblymember Michael Benedetto and Assemblymember Amy Paulin. |
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