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Newsletter of the Puget Sound Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute
Knowledge for Creating and Sustaining the Built Environment
March 2013
Chapter Meeting
March 14 Chapter Meeting
Daylighting Design: How It Works
David Maughan
  
Our March program speaker is Mark Godfrey, Lighting Designer at Interface Engineering in Portland. He will present a comprehensive picture of daylighting technology and design, including the benefits, challenges and failures of daylighting. The presentation will discuss cost comparisons of electrical lighting vs daylighting, and also cost differences between various daylighting systems. Throughout his presentation Mark will have many examples of daylighting solutions taken from the projects his firm has worked on over the last 10 to 15 years. Come on March 14th to learn more about this important aspect of designing energy efficient buildings. See you at the meeting.
  
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Message from the President 
Frank CalabreseFrank Calabrese, CSI
  
ProSpec 2013 is almost upon us. Table sales have been brisk with 21 of 34 tables sold as of mid-February. We are extremely fortunate to have a very special keynote speaker this year; one of the UK's acclaimed professors and architects, Sir Peter Cook. Don't miss out on what will most certainly be one of our best ProSpecs to date.
  
After much positive feedback in regard to our January lunch meeting we are planning to schedule our May Chapter meeting as a lunch event. The time will be expanded to give our Quick Pitch guest and main presenter a more relaxed, less rushed, environment. Also, we will negotiate a lunch menu that is closer to what we have enjoyed at our dinner meetings. Stay tuned, more to follow.
  
In closing, I would like to endorse CSI President-Elect Casey Robb's sentiments on CSI and volunteering. Casey states:
"Once upon a time" one of my good mentors at CSI told me - "the more you volunteer your time and talent at CSI the more you will get out of our great organization". At first, I thought volunteering meant going to the local meetings, networking and simply showing up for events on my own time. I soon realized it means so much more within CSI to really get involved. It can actually help you step up your game and advance the industry.
  
The benefits of volunteering include:
  • Networking and collaborating with building experts across the design, building materials and construction disciplines
  • Creating products and services to meet the needs of a changing building design and construction industry
  • Enhancing your resume with hands-on work to improve project delivery
  • Recognition and promotion of your expertise in a particular area
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March 14 Seminars 
  
  
Seminar 1, 2:00-3:30 pm, 1.5 AIA LU pending
Solutions for Global Warming in Seattle
Steve Moddemeyer, Principal, CollinsWoerman
  
How do we design buildings to resist the unpredictable, such as climate change, technological advancement, and natural disasters? Steve Moddemeyer, former senior advisor to Seattle Public Utilities and the Department of Planning and Development, will discuss how Seattle and cities in the Northwest are beginning to adopt robust and resilient strategies for the 21st century. Moddenmeyer will address design at multiple scales with a semi-autonomous nested systems approach, including building scale concepts such as smart and passive systems, and neighborhood scale concepts such as district energy and water systems, open space, and building placement.
  
Seminar 2, 3:30-5:00 pm, 1.5 AIA LU pending
Living Building Challenge
James Connelly, Coordinator, Living Building Challenge and Declare Program
  
Declare was created by the International Living Future Institute to be an "ingredients label" for building products. It aligns with the Living Building Challenge's Red Lists and Appropriate Sourcing Imperatives, resulting in streamlined material documentation and project certification. James Connelly will present the basics of the program and how it relates to other product certification programs such as the Health Product Declaration (HPD) and Cradle to Cradle certification.  
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New Member Profile

Steve FischerSteve Fischer has been working in the field of architecture since graduating from the University of Idaho in 1987. He worked 10 years for various firms in Southern California and has lived in Seattle since 1998. Steve is licensed as an architect both in California and Washington. The majority of his experience has been in the design side of the profession with feasibility site studies, the early phases of vertical construction design, and the crafting of the graphics necessary to convey design concepts. He has worked on a variety of architectural projects in all phases of development. His current focus is in the development of residential based mixed-use structures and he is employed with Nicholson Kavolchick Architects. 
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Chapter Bylaws Amended 
  
At the February Chapter meeting, the members voted to accept the proposed changes to the Puget Sound Chapter CSI Bylaws. Download the current version. Many thanks to Julie Taylor, Secretary, and the rest of the Board of Directors; Dick Owen, member; Ann Macfarlane of the chapter office, and everyone who participated in this important step in Chapter governance.  
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January Board Meeting Minutes 
Julie Taylor, Secretary, Puget Sound Chapter
  
Puget Sound CSI
Board Meeting Minutes
4 January 2013
Meeting location: Integrus Architecture, 117 S Main Street, Seattle.
  
Attendees: Andrew Estep (Staff); Eli Lemanski (Vice-President); Frank Calabrese (President); Jim Fair (Past President); Forrest Jones (Director P-1); Vicki Long (President Elect); Mike Murphy (Director I-1); Brian Ritchhart (Director P-2); Eric Peterson (Treasurer); and Julie Taylor (Secretary).
  
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 AM, a quorum was present and the agenda was accepted.
  
The December 2012 minutes were approved as noted to revise Mike Murphy is the Board representative to the Nominations Committee.
  
The President made his report. President attended a recent Membership Committee meeting.
  
The Treasurer made his report.
  
Secretary reviewed and updated action items from previous meetings.
  
The Board discussed three key issues: Strategic Plan Report, Credit Card Processing and Office Activity.
  • The Board identified the representatives who had been in touch with their committees.
  • The office is no longer using PayPal to process credit cards payments for chapter meetings. New System has a stricter set of regulations. The Board discussed payment options. Andrew will provide point of sale options at next meeting.
  • Andrew updated Board on office activities. Board will consider how best to utilize Andrew and Ann's support.

The Board reviewed Committee Issues:

  • The President reviewed the minutes of the recent Membership Committee Meeting.
  • Forrest reported on the smooth transition to new Education Committee chair and the Building Envelope Conference scheduled for January 10th.
The Secretary identified Action Items.
  
The Meeting adjourned at 7:55AM.
  
The next board meeting will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013, 7:00 AM at Integrus Architecture.
Membership Makeup 
As of February 27, 2013, the Puget Sound Chapter of CSI had 241 members. Following is information about the makeup of the chapter membership.
  
Member Type
Emerging Professional: 10
Professional: 209
Professional Emeritus: 8
Professional Retired: 3
Student: 11
  
Member Occupation
100 Specifier or Specification Consultant: 17
101 Architect: 53
102 Forensic Architect: 1
104 Interior Designer/Space Planner: 1
105 Project Manager: 3
106 Contract Administrator: 1
107 Civil Engineer: 1
110 Structural Engineer: 1
111 Electrical Engineer: 1
113 Mechanical Engineer: 6
117 Consultant: 11
119 Estimator: 1
121 Construction Manager: 1
122 General Contractor: 2
123 Subcontractor: 8
124 Constructor: 1
125 Construction Trades: 1
127 Test Lab Personnel: 1
128 A/E Representative: 4
140 Attorney: 1
141 Manufacturer's Representative/Supplier: 85
142 Building Product Distributor: 4
150 Association Professional: 1
151 Academician/Professor/Teacher: 1
153 Student: 8
154 Other: 25
New, Renewing and Lapsed Members 
Following are the new, renewing and lapsed members of Puget Sound Chapter CSI as of February 2012.
  
NEW MEMBERS
Mr Kevin Bower, CSI, Columbia Green Technologies
Tyler J Lyons, CSI-S
Adriaan van der Capellen, CSI, Polycoat Products
  
RENEWING MEMBERS
Mr. Bryon K. Allen, CSI, W.R. Meadows, 5 years
Mr. Curt Anderson, CSI, Anderson Consulting, 8 years
Mr Frank Calabrese, CSI, CDT, Coastal Specified Products, 25 years
Mr. Michael L. Cato, CSI, CDT, PE, Wood Harbinger, Inc., 2 years
Mr. Terry L. Decker, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, BS, Glidden Professional, 12 years
Ms. Gail Erickson, CSI, AHC, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, 10 years
Mr James E. Harrison, PE, CSI, CCS, CCCA, Hargis Engineers Inc, 27 years
Konrad Hee, CSI, CCS, LEED AP, PMP, SCIP, 11 years
Xuan-Hong T. Ho, CSI, CDT, MulvannyG2 Architecture, 6 years
Mr. Terry E. Kastner, CSI, Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau, 5 years
Mr. Eli Lemanski, CSI, CDT, 5 years
Ms. Cherie M. McNabb, CSI, CDT, Forbo Flooring Systems, 20 years
Sherrie A. Montgomery, MBA, CSI, MBA, Planning, Design & Construction Admin, 9 years
Andy T. Nelson, CSI, Crystalite, Inc., 8 years
Ron Ogden, CSI, R. J. Ogden Associates, Inc., 26 years
Mr. Fred G. Redmon, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, The Portico Group, 10 years
Mr. John B. Sampson, CSI, CDT, John Sampson Specifications Consultant, 4 years
Mr. Carl Selden, CSI, MRAIC, MAIBC, Construction Specifications, 13 years
Kyle E. Shaw, III, CSI, CCS, AIA, SAME, 27 years
Mr. Kim Shrader, CSI, Armstrong World Industries, 15 years
John M. Stewart, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, John Stewart Architects, Inc., 16 years
Mr. Terry D. Wheeler, CSI, Certainteed Corporation, 4 years
  
LAPSED MEMBERSHIPS
Mr. Douglas A. Holderman, CSI, CDT, AHC
Ahmed F. Kayanda, CSI-S
Ms Robin Beth Kotulka, CSI, PE
Mr. Christopher T. Northern, CSI-S

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Meeting
From the President
Chapter Seminars
New Member
Bylaws Amended
Board Meeting Minutes
Membership Makeup
Membership Update
Join Our Mailing List

EVENTS CALENDAR

  

APRIL 11

Seminar
Insulation

 

Seminar
Energy Codes

 

Chapter Meeting
Condo Laws and Regulations

MAY 9

Seminar
Stucco/EIFS

Seminar
Rain Screens for Controlling Moisture and Reducing Energy Consumption

Chapter Meeting
Masonry Cavity Walls: The Original Rainscreen

JUNE 13

Seminar
Curtainwall, Unitized and Storefront Window Energy Specification

Seminar
Advancements in Glazing

Chapter Meeting
Annual Awards Dinner
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Secretary
Julie Taylor
206-628-3137

Treasurer
206-368-9722

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Director
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