AIA LOUISIANA
DECEMBER 2013
COMMUNICATING YOUR WAY TO A STRONGER FIRM 
 

Many firms are so focused on design that they often neglect basic management practices that, when overlooked, can undercut a firm's profits. One such practice is effective communication. Here's what you need to do to keep communication -and your projects-on track.

 

Poor communication within a firm and between a firm and its clients can result in more than inefficiencies, mistakes and missed opportunities. It can also significantly impact the financial health of your business. Consider the following:

FIRE MARSHAL CLARIFIES LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM SUBMITTAL

 
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal requires Life Safety System submittals that are provided as part of an architectural project will require a "professional of record" (P.O.R.) per LRS 37:155 in order to be reviewed and an indication of the result of the review be placed on the Life Safety System submittal. This is typically provided as a "shop drawing stamp" that indicates the submittal is "reviewed - no exceptions taken."

This interpretive memorandum was written to clarify what is required by the professional of record for projects that exceed the limits cited in LRS 37:155.
ALLEN ESKEW, NOTED NEW ORLEANS ARCHITECT, DIES AT 65

 

R. Allen Eskew, FAIA, visionary leader of the New Orleans' architectural community passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was 65 years old.

 

Many will remember him for his built works and endless contributions to the civic and social fabric of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region. Projects such as the Audubon Institute's Aquarium of the Americas, the Shaw Center for the Arts, Downtown New Orleans' Champions Square, the award-winning Reinventing the Crescent Master Plan and its first phase, Crescent Park, to name a few. All bear the signature of a modern-day urban philosopher, designer extraordinaire, environmental and cultural steward, and community champion.

 

In addition, a memorial fund is being established to honor Allen's civic and mentorship legacy.  Details will be made available in the coming weeks through the Eskew+Dumez+Ripple website.

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PROPOSED RULES REGULATING ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
 
The differences among the states concerning the registration and practice of architecture by architectural firms are more remarkable than the similarities. At one extreme are jurisdictions which have very detailed and specific ownership and control requirements for architectural firms. For example, some jurisdictions require that a certain percentage of the directors (if a corporation), the general partners (if a partnership), or the members (if a limited liability company) be registered under the laws of any state as architects, professional engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, or some combination thereof; a certain percentage of the directors, partners, or members be architects, and/or a certain percentage of the firm be owned by architects. At the other extreme are jurisdictions which have no control or ownership requirements at all, but rather simply require that the architectural firm employ one or more architects registered in that state who are designated as being in full authority and responsible charge of the architectural practice of that firm.
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RENEW YOUR ARCHITECTURAL LICENSE 
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners would like to remind all licensed architects that December 31 is the deadline for renewal of individual license. 
 
Please see link below for more information and to complete renewal.