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"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -William James
We hope you enjoy the May edition of Columns, the AIA Arkansas newsletter. As always, use the links on the left or simply scroll down the page to see what has been and what will be going on with AIA Arkansas. If you have news you would like to share that meets the submission guidelines, please submit it to Joie Ketcham. The next deadline is June 15th. |
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Response & Reflection
A Message from the President
 Last month's devastating storms in Central Arkansas were heart wrenching, and laid bare the fragility of life in the midst of nature's fury. While not every building can be practically constructed to withstand an EF4 tornado, the event serves as a sober reminder about the role buildings can and should play in providing safety and protection for their occupants, even while they're destroyed in the process. Evidence regarding the types of structures susceptible to destruction, and the lack of adherence to sound construction practices was enlightening, if not discouraging. Let's use this opportunity to educate ourselves and the public-at-large about the importance of building well, and to roll up our sleeves and lend a hand to those in need. President Obama, touring the damage aptly observed that "The people of Vilonia and all the other towns devastated by the storm understand there's a lot of work that remains to be done." There certainly is. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who were impacted by the storms. Wesley Walls, AIA President |
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MEMBER NEWS
Edward Durell Stone Garden Park Plan Revived With NEA GrantFunding
Community Design Center, Marlon Blackwell Architect on design team
Unfinished plans for an extensive garden park at Greers Ferry Lake,designed by iconic architect Edward Durell Stone, will be updated and completed thanks to a $40,000 Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The University of Arkansas Community Design Center will lead a team to update and revise the design master plan and prepare a feasibility report.
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MacKeith Named Dean of Fay Jones School of Architecture
Professor's research focuses on Finnish and Nordic architecture
Peter MacKeith has been named dean of the Fay Jones School ofArchitecture at the University of Arkansas, effective July 1.
MacKeith is a professor of architecture at the Sam Fox School of Design &Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. He has served on the FayJones School's Professional Advisory Board for the Fay Jones School since2011.
"We are pleased to have Peter MacKeith join the University of Arkansas,"said Sharon Gaber, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "Hisexperience and leadership will help continue to propel the Fay JonesSchool to even greater heights."
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 Announcing BRR's Newest Promotion John Frank, AIA and LEED AP BD+C, has been named a Principal with BRR. John has 12 years of architectural design experience in retail, light industrial and commercial interiors projects. Since joining BRR in 2002, John has managed and provided senior-level management for all phases, from schematic design through construction administration, on hundreds of projects across the country. John is located in and leads BRR's Bentonville, Ark., regional office.
Leading Arkansas Architecture Firms Merge to Expand Offerings
Award winning firms combine to focus on sustainable design in education and historic restoration projects.
Allison Architects and Ruby Architects recently merged to create a firm dedicated to serving clients through responsive and personalized design, with an emphasis on sustainability.
The firms have been collaborators for a number of years, with projects including the new Health Science Complex for Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, AR and the renovation of the historic field house for the Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. John Allison, AIA, LEED AP, Chris Hartsfield, AIA, and Aaron Ruby, AIA, LEED AP, will lead the merged firm, and Matthew Cabe, AIA, LEED AP is director of the Northwest Arkansas office in Fayetteville.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2014 Most Endangered Places List
May 22, 10:00 am
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Book Release & Signing
May 27, 5:30 pm
Join us for a special evening at the Historic Arkansas Museum with Charles Witsell and Gordon Wittenberg as we celebrate the publishing of Architects of Little Rock: 1833 - 1950. AIA Arkansas's president, Wesley Walls will make a special presentation on behalf of AIA Arkansas. The book signing will begin at 6:15 pm.
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AIA NATIONAL CONVENTION
June 26-28, 2014
Chicago, IL
Don't forget to register for the AIA National Convention in Chicago. We have a few more hotel rooms available through our block of rooms. Contact Joie at the AIA AR office at 501-661-1111 to make your reservation.
REGISTER NOW
AIA Arkansas members attending the national convention are invited to participate in the following:
Fay Jones School of Architecture Reunion
Sponsored in part by AIA Arkansas
Thursday, June 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Embassy Suites Lakefront
Des Plaines River Room
511 N Columbus Drive
AIA Gulf States Region Reception
Friday, June 27, 6:30-9:00pm
Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Sheraton IV Room
301 E North Water Street
All members of AIA Gulf States Region are invited to attend. There is no charge to attend.
AIA Gulf States Regional Caucus
Thursday, June 26, 11:15am-12:30pm
McCormick Place
Room S403
Public Service Opportunity in Chicago
Every year, on the day before the AIA National Convention, AEC Cares brings together Architects, sponsors and volunteers from across the U.S. for a project that helps the host community. Learn more online and come help AEC Cares "Project Chicago" June 25 in Chicago.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Architect & Associate Members
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Corey A. Edwards, Assoc. AIA
Allied Members
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Multiple Architect Positions Available
Hight-Jackson Associates, Rogers, AR, is hiring multiple architectural positions. All experience levels will be considered. Applicant must have a degree in Architecture, be detail and team oriented, and is proficient with Revit and CAD design programs. The firm provides competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to info@hjarch.com.
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ADVOCACY
Support the National Design Services Act
The AIA and the AIAS announce the introduction of the National Design Services Act (NDSA), which will give architecture students the same relief from crushing student loan debt, which is already granted young lawyers, doctors and others in return for community service. The bipartisan legislation, H.R. 4205, was introduced Tuesday. Please contact your congressman today to support the timely passage of this important legislation.
The Advocacy Network Needs You
The Advocacy Network is robust and organized grassroots advocacy network that not only connects AIA staff and components with AIA members, but also AIA members with elected members of Congress. The ultimate goal is to build a lasting relationship between AIA and Congress, so that every member will be the messenger on key advocacy issues.
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Help Extend 179D
We need your help to promote energy-efficient design with members of Congress. Tell your representative to extend the 179D tax deduction now at the AIA Advocacy Center.
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ASSOCIATE NEWS
Why Aren't Architects Licensed Upon Graduation?
The academy, the profession, and the organizations that serve emerging professionals are working to streamline the path towards licensure.
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ARE 5.0 Transition Plan: It's here...!
The launch of ARE 5.0 is still over two years away, but we wanted to let you know about the transition plan as soon as possible so you can make a plan and finish the exam no matter which version is available.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
Planning starts for Park Hill's 'pop up'
CHELSEA BOOZER
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Volunteers have begun brainstorming on attractions for North Little Rock's Park Hill neighborhood during an event one weekend this fall to show what the community can be if the attractions became permanent.
Pop Up in the Rock - now in its third year - is an event put on by studioMain and Create Little Rock, an arm of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. Event organizers, volunteers and neighborhood residents work together to transform a chosen area into a vibrant urban community to gain momentum for permanent additions.
This year, the group chose to focus on Park Hill, a primarily residential area off John F. Kennedy Boulevard in North Little Rock. The group also has announced the location of next year's pop-up event as West Ninth Street in Little Rock between Broadway and State Street.
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The Near-Impossible Challenge of Designing the 9/11 Museum
"Historical museums typically serve as a way to tell the official story of something that happened and what it means. This one is different. "It is a story that has no end," says Paula Grant Berry, a museum-planning-committee member whose husband died in the South Tower. The events of 9/11 are still raw in our memories and alive in our political and cultural climate."
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
ONE Prize Competition
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2014
Announcing the 5th annual ONE Prize Competition, organized by Terreform ONE, a non-profit design group that promotes smart design in cities. This year's competition is for a teaching facility in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which is intended to be built and used for a new school of design and science, to open in the fall of 2015. Click here to register, submit, and receive more information.
2015 AIA Gold Medal & Architecture Firm Award
Call for Nominations
The American Institute of Architects is currently accepting nominations for our two highest honors-Gold Medal and the Architecture Firm Award.
Deadline: July 11, 2014 before 5:00 PM EASTERN
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AIA NATIONAL NEWS
AIA Introduces New Economic Indicator
Last month, the AIA introduced a new economic indicator to supplement the trend information provided by the ABI. AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, spotlighted the new design contracts indicator in an AIA economic research white paper released last week, Designing the Construction Future.
PROGRESS REPORT 2014
Welcome to the New AIA
In a time of change for members and the profession, the AIA is supporting architects and speaking about the value of design in a myriad of ways.
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ABI Declines
Following a modest two-month recovery in the level of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) again turned negative last month. The March ABI score was 48.8, down sharply from a mark of 50.7 in February. (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
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