AIA Nebraska A Society of The OCULUSA Bimonthly Newsletter of AIA Nebraska The American Institute of Architects Volume 2000, Issue No. 2
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“Indelibility . . . the permanence of design on society"
2000 Honor Awards Jury Chair Tapped Ralph Rapson, FAIA with Ralph Rapson & Associates, Inc in Minneapolis will chair the 2000 AIA Nebraska Fall Design Conference. For over forty years Ralph Rapson & Associates, Inc., have provided professional consulting services in the fields of architecture city design, environmental planning, interiors, and graphic design. During this period the firm has built an international reputation for quality design in institutional, public and private architectural work. RR& A has received over sixty international, national, and regional awards including five national AIA Honor Awards for its work. Ralph Rapson received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan and did graduate study in Urban and Regional Planning at the Cranbrook Academy.
Rapson is a Minnesota institution, widely regarded as the state’s most influential Modernist architect. He has spent 30 years of his professional career in the quiet groves of academia, where he led the University of Minnesota’s architecture program from 1954 – 1984.
Rapson has been well acquainted with architects such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Eliel Saarinen, and Sibyl Moholy-Nagy. He was a rising star in the 1940’s and early 50’s, having designed lines of chairs for Knoll and foreign embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen. He was the youngest architect to participate in Arts and Architecture magazine’s Case Study House Program with his design for the Greenbelt House.
Rapson received the Minnesota Society of Architects Gold Medal in 1979, the Thomas Jefferson Medal in 1965, and the ACSA/AIA Topaz Medal for Educational Excellence in 1987.
Some of his works include Embassies in Stockholm, Sweden, Boulogne and Neuilly, France, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Performing Arts Center University of California, Santa Cruz, Recreation Facilities Building at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, Cedar Riverside Housing/Community Complex in Minneapolis and Jang-Baek Mountain Lodge Hotel near Yanji In This Issue City, China. Rapson maintained an active practice during his academia years, finding a compromise between the 2 State News reality of architecture and the theory of architecture. 3 Government News Jury members serving with Rapson will be highlighted in the May/June Oculus. 4 Continuing Education 5 Spring Conference "INDELIBILITY" is also the Central States Region Conference and AIA Nebraska will welcome 7 Chapter News architects and design professionals from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. October 19 – 21, plan to be in Lincoln at the Embassy Suites Downtown. Conference details to follow, and will be 8 National News posted on the AIA NE website. Plan to attend and gain valuable professional knowledge and LUs. 9 Member News 10 Other Opportunities Call for entries information will appear in the May/June Oculus as well, be posted on the AIA NE Web Site, www.aiane.org. 11 Calendar of Events The OCULUS March • April State NEWS 2 0 0 0
AIA Nebraska Architectural Graphic 2000 AIA Nebraska President's Letter Standards, 10th Edition
By Marvin Webb, AIA, President by calling 402/471-2877 or access the AIA NE is pleased to offer, as a benefit Internet at www.unicam.state.ne.us/ to our members, The Architectural THE LEGISLATIVE update/. SEASON BEGINS Graphic Standards 10th edition at a Coming up next month is the Western DISCOUNTED price: 12% off the The beginning of regular price February 2000 is Nebraska Chapter's Spring Conference, upon us sooner than March 28th in Kearney. The committee ✔ members have assembled a great menu CD-ROM $374 + S/H, tax (regular we expected. As the price $425 + S/H) days pass by we can of Keynote Speakers, Learning Sessions only think of the and Exhibitor Interaction. Some sessions ✔ will include: International Building Book $198 + S/H, tax (regular warm spring weather price $250 + S/H) coming. Except, isn't that what we have Code, CAD Layering Standards, Tech- nology in Education, Glass and Window already been experiencing most all this ✔ Package - CD-ROM and Book winter? Applications, Assisted Living. I encour- age you all to send in your registration $528 + S/H, sales Tax (regular price As the new year begins, we find our- form soon after you receive it. This $675 +S/H) selves thinking about architecture related Spring Conference has grown over the Non member pricing is listed in parenthesis. Legislative Issues from the state Capitol past in size and quality. Mark your ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC STAN- in Lincoln to Capitol Hill in Washing- calendars now and plan on an valuable ton, DC. Recently our AIA Nebraska professional development day in DARDS - What's new and updated.....: delegation of Steve Clymer, Joe Saniuk, Kearney. • New Security Design, with comprehen- Sue McKie, Brad Kissler, Aaron Bilyeu, sive data for public and private buildings, Lowell Berg, and Gayle Krueger At our last AIA Nebraska Board Meet- • 7 new Building Systems, attended the Grassroots Conference. I ing, Bob Schoenleber, AIA announced • Green Building & ADA Guidelines, am sure we were well represented by that he will be a Candidate for the • MASTERSPEC, their lobbying efforts. Thank you all for Central States Director. If elected he will • CSI MasterFormat, your dedication. The latest AIA's Angle join Kate Schwennsen, AIA from Des • New Lighting Design, Jan. 28, 2000 reported that more than Moines, IA. All of us need to rally our • Paints and Coatings. 700 AIA architects attended Grassroots. support for Bob and again have an AIA Nebraska member as a CSR Director. There are a few Nebraska Legislative It is anticipated that demand for the new Bills that have surfaced recently. They As a reminder to all AIA NE members version 3.0 will be quite high, given the are LB1252 the Nebraska School who attended our 1999 AIA Retreat, vast number of improvements, enhance- Construction Act (Design-Build) and please keep on schedule to accomplish ments, and additional information LB1312 which provides exemptions for our Goals and Objectives by meeting the contained, so, don't wait, the Elevator Act. We have been deadlines. One of our goals is to fortunate to have AIA Nebraska mem- increase AIA Nebraska membership. So If you are interested in bers volunteer to become familiar with visit with your fellow architect friends ordering any of these each of these Legislative Bills and and encourage their membership in AIA. materials, please contact AIA NE at provide testimony at the hearings. Thank all of you who have made the 402/472-1456, or e-mail your order to commitment to make AIA Nebraska "Luz E. Ducharme" For those of you who want to keep better and stronger in this new year.
AIA Nebraska A Society of The American Institute of Architects Legislative Report By Gordon Kissel and AIA have been communicated to the In the testimony, Mr. Winkel stated that Gayle Krueger, CAE Senators of the Committee. Issues related the AIA is “firmly committed to making to qualifications selection and intellectual the built environment fully accessible AIA Nebraska will see a properties have been discussed with for the safe use and enjoyment by new face in the rotunda of senators. We have pledged to work with people with disabilities. The AIA the state capitol this year, the committee and others interested in the advocates clear and certain guidance to as our long time legislative liaison, bill over the interim. The bill will remain facilitate compliance with the ADA.” Charles Thone has retired. Gordon in committee The AIA has long been calling for Kissel, Managing Director Kissel/E&S certainty and clarity in the law, empha- Associates of Kissel/E&S Associates, LB’s 1312 and 1384 dealt with elevator sizing that confusion severely un- has been retained as the AIA Nebraska regulations, including the formation of an dermines the intent of the ADA. lobbyist. advisory committee. At this point both bills are in debate, and we will keep you The AIA will submit comprehensive A native of Lincoln, Gordon Kissel updated on their status and relevance to comments on the proposed revisions to brings 17 years of experience in the AIA. the ADA and the Architectural Barriers lobbying and association management Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines in field to Kissel/E&S Associates. As the From the National Front March. For additional information, visit Executive Director of the Nebraska http://www.e-architect.com/gov/ada. Association of Resources Districts AIA Assertively Voices Concerns with ADA from1980-1994, Gordon was responsible Steven Winkel, FAIA, testified at an for governmental and legislative affairs Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and association management hearing in Los Angeles on Jan. 31. Mr. Welcome, Gordon!! Winkel, an AIA Board member, is a member of the AIA’s Accessibility Task The Nebraska Legislature is nearing the Force. halfway point in the session. On February 22 the Legislature will be on the thirtieth day of the sixty-day session. Also by the end of the week the priority bills should be set and it will be clear what issues will dominate the rest of the session. Public Hearings will be ending by the end of the month with most of the committees having finished that phase of the legislative process. The Revenue Committee and Judiciary Committee will probably need to hold some public hearings the first week in March, but all the rest of the committees should be Endicott Ad done with the public hearings.
LB 1252, the design build legislation, was heard by the Government Commit- tee this week. Several people were on hand to testify on the bill. Representa- tive of Hawkins and Ayers testified in support along with HDR Vice President Jim Suttle. Those in opposition included several “small to mid range” construc- tion companies. The concerns of the Continuing Education
REGISTRATION Spring Conference Schedule
7:30 a.m. Registration / Exhibitor 12:00 Lunch / Exhibitor Interaction Spring Conference Interaction / Welcome after 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ¥ Learning Sessions Fees per Person Mar. 17 Mar. 17 8:30 a.m. Keynote Address (select one) ✔ Trek through History Nebraska State AIA Member $55 $80 ✔ Navigational Opportunities for Assisted Capitol Restoration: An opportunity to Non-AIA Members $80 $105 Living Communities and Conversions: take a behind the scenes glimpse at the Students $20 $45 Participants will learn some general restoration of the Nebraska State Capitol information about the licensing and Fee includes: Breakfast, lunch, breaks, and seminar Building. Learn about the challenges of operational requirements, funding and materials. Cancellation: Fees will be refunded, less $10 1.5 CES/ processing fee, if cancellation is received in AIANebraska this extraordinary undertaking. • grants availability, and construction in writing before March 17, 2000. HSW • Dan Worth, AIA and Michael Rindone, standards affecting Assisted Living AIA. Facilities and Communities in the state of Name ______Nebraska. The information and handouts FAIA / AIA / Associate / Affiliate 10:00 a.m. Break / Exhibitor AIA Mbr # ______Interaction provided and issues discussed during the question and answer session will be a gre Firm ______10:30 am - 12:00 ¥ Learning Sessions assistance for any designer or operator of Address______(select one) one of the fastest growing facility types in ✔ Technological Voyages: The role of ______the state of Nebraska. • 1.5 CES/HSW • technology and education through the use Rod Laucomer. Day time Ph:______of video and other media delivery equipment to significantly stimulate the ✔ Journey to ONE CODE: The ICC Interna- Fees reflect the CASH discount price of $5 if paid by learning environment. Continuing tional Building Codes which address mul cash, check, money order. *Visa / Mastercard advancements in this type of equipment regional needs, will assist in keeping the payment - ADD $5.00 (non discount price). Make assists the educator in creating a US in a competitive position on a world check payable, and return with this form to: AIA multimedia presentation in the classroom. scale in the field of building construction Nebraska ¥ P O Box 80045 Lincoln, NE 68501 • • 1.5 CES/HSW • Randy Wilson, PE. The code is currently at press and this 402/472-1456 or Fax: 402/472-1654 or -3806, E-mails: session will address the changes and [email protected] or [email protected]. ✔ Mind Trips: Offering an opportunity and forum for architects and interns to gather expectation with this approach. • 1.5 CES/ HSW • Susan Kelley. *Amount enclosed $ ______together in a “noncompetitive” environ- ment to pose topics for discussion and 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. ¥ Learning Sessions Visa/MC # ______comment. FORMAT: *Submit topics or (select one) questions you would like tackled during ✔ Migration to CAD Layering and Standard Exp Date (m/y): / / the session to the AIA NE office with The discussion will focus on setting up your conference registration or via e-mail Signature ______drawings in Microstation and/or Autocad to Gayle [email protected] or Luz that conform to the National CAD - [email protected] ahead of PROGRAMS: (choose one per time slot) Standards. • 1.5 CES/HSW • Ron Baker, AIA time. • 1.5 CES • Robert Schoenleber, AIA and * Mind Trips Topics/Questions: 10:00 - 12:00 John Sinclair, AIA. ✔ Fork in the Road . . . Comparative Study ❐ Tech Voyages ______of Wood and Aluminum Windows in ✔ ❐ Mind Trips* ______Clear Sailing - Glass and Window Commercial Buildings Project case studie ❐ Clear Sailing ______Applications: Using a variety of glass from across the United States are used to samples and project case studies from illustrate how the selection criteria ______across the United States, we will discuss 2:00 - 3:30 impacted the choice of window material, ______how the architect’s selection of the ❐ Navigational Opps and determine the most appropriate ______glazing system impacts aesthetics, ❐ Journey to One Code ______thermal performance, and cost. We will window system for your next project. • • Terry Zeimetz, AIA ______discuss the effects of double-glazing, 1.5 CES/HSW 3:45 - 5:15 ______triple glazing, warm edge technologies, to our brochure ❐ ______CORRECTION Migration to CAD low-E coatings, tints, reflective coatings, Please note that the name of the hotel is ❐ ______Fork in the Road between-glass blinds, and the feasibility RAMADA INN, not Regency Inn. of future technologies like liquid crystal For AIA NE use and electrochromic glass. • 1.5 CES/HSW HOTEL INFORMATION: A block of roo Amt Rec'd: ______Date: ______• Terry Zeimetz, AIA, CSI, CDT. is being held under AIA Nebraska at the ❏ ❏ Ramada Inn • 800/652-1909 UNTIL 14 Check #:______Credit Card MARCH 2000. Rates: $54 SGL/$59 DBL. The OCULUS March • April 2 0 0 0
AIA Nebraska SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES / FORUMS / COURSES
There’s No Place Going Our Way?? Implementing AutoCAD Architectural Better Than Desktop Workshop Philadelphia in AIA Nebraska is interested to Avatech Solutions announces an in-depth May! technical workshop series on Implement- know who of our ing AutoCAD Architectural Desktop. At Now is the time membership will this workshop, you will not only see new to mark your be in Philadelphia for the National capabilities; but you will also learn how, calendars for the Convention, May 4 – 6. Contact the and when properly implemented, Archi- AIA’s 2000 AIA Nebraska office at 402/472-1456 or tectural Desktop can dramatically reduce National Convention in Philadelphia email either Gayle or Luz, your project time. Participants earn 8 AIA CES credits for attendance. (http://www.aiaconvention2000.com). [email protected] or Four sessions address the needs of your Join friends and colleagues May 4-6 for [email protected] and we design environment: “New Century, New Vision: Livable will include you on the mailings for - CAD Standards - explore the procedures Communities for America’s Future.” Nebraska/Central States Region and steps to configure ADT to comply Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew events in Philadelphia. with your firm's CAD standards. Young will be the keynote speaker. Two - Project Basics - Identify the processes international acclaimed architects: Zaha and steps to generate detailed sections and M Hadid and Christian de Portzamparc The University of Wisconsin- elevations from the project model. will also bring their own fresh perspec- Madison's Conferences: - Plotting in AutoCAD 2000 - Line tives to the Convention. weights, plot styles, and layouts. March 20-24 - Madison • Fundamentals - Linking ADT with 3D Studio VIZ - See of Structural Design for Architects, the process to link, render, and create Fire-Resistive Construction Builders, and Technicians. panoramas and walk throughs of an ADT Requirements Course Model inside 3D Studio VIZ. April 3-4, Madison • Effective Cost US Dates: • All times are 9:00am-4:45pm Estimating for D/B and E/P/C Projects. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) and Cedar Rapids, IA - March 10 B&F Technical Codes Services, Inc. A practical update on single source Milford, CT - March 14 have developed this comprehensive construction estimating. Accuracies and Virginia Beach, VA - March 14 course on utilizing the UL Directories to contingencies, risks and contract Richmond, VA - March 15 determine the fire-resistive compliance language dealing with owner. Syarcuse, NY - March 16 requirements specified in the model April 3-5, Allentown, PA • Construction Denver, CO - April 5 building codes. Using a set of architec- Contract Interpretation Principles, Sacramento, CA - April 12 tural drawings and UL's Fire Resistance, Guides. You will learn how to avoid Visit http://www.avat.com/site/training/ building materials and roofing materials, costly disputes, apply important knowl- adk_workshop.stm for more information and systems directories, code officials, edge and techniques, and make "preven- and registration. design professionals, building owners, tive medicine" an important and effective construction representatives, and others contract administration strategy. Project Management will be instructed on how to review construction plans for conformance with April 10-11, Madison • Building How to successfully orchestrate the people, Mechanical Systems: HVAC&R basics resources, and tasks it takes to bring any the model building codes. project in on time and within budget. Partici- and fundamentals, HVAC&R codes and pants will get a thorough briefing in the nuts Some Program Locations: March 30- equipment, Environmental control and 31, St. Louis, MO • April 12-13, and bolts of planning, scheduling, and building automation systems, Total budgeting. They will gain the communications Arlington Heights, IL • April 19-20, building commissioning. Orlando, FL • May 10-11, Ft. Lauderdale skills it takes to get ideas, instructions, and For more information about any of these requests across quickly and accurately. They • May 24-25, Las Vegas, NV • May 31- will learn how to stay on top of deadlines and June 1, Houston, TX • June 14-15, conferences, contact Allen Wortley at expenses. Phoenix, AZ • June 29-30, San Diego, 800/462-0876. CA • July 19-20, Denver, CO • October Program Locations: Lincoln, NE, March 28- 11-12, San Francisco, CA 29, Holiday Inn Downtown ¥ Omaha, NE, March 30-31, Ramada Inn Airport. For more information, 800/232-5523, To register, www.careertrack.com, www.bftechcs.com 800/334-6780. The OCULUS March • April Chapter NEWS 2 0 0 0
AIA Nebraska
AIA Lincoln AIA Omaha AIAS Report
By Kevin Clark, AIA, President By Joseph Saniuk, AIA, President Nicole Ludacka, AIAS President The AIA Lincoln Board has begun our After attending the Grassroots Legisla- I would like to begin my first report by year 2000 schedule of events. Combined tive and Leadership conference, Sue congratulating Scott Baldermann on his with these events we will continue to co- success with the election of AIAS national host lunch time brown bag lectures with McKie, AIA and myself decided that the president. Scott brought much leadership to the Preservation Association of Lincoln AIA Omaha Board needed to invest our organization last year and in following (PAL). The UN-L College of Architec- some time into Strategic and Long Term the footsteps of many Nebraska alums, we ture Hyde Lecture series and the colleges know he will do the same on a national level. Planning. This was the focus of the With the election of our chapter’s new board Brown Bag Lectures will be added to the Board in February. I have the privilege schedule as they confirm dates. There is I feel we have the ability to further continue of serving with a Board of Directors this leadership. We have young enthusiastic an extensive level of continuing educa- composed of very dedicated individuals. directors coming in and together we have tion activities available to the Lincoln already accomplished a lot for this semester. Architectural community. The following I know that the Board of Directors will is our current schedule. Stay tuned for be committed to achieving Long Range Our mentorship program is still going strong. th updates. Goals as set forth in our Planning Our first event took place on February 16 , where students and professionals came February 8, 12:00 noon • Lincoln Meeting. In order for the Board to together to design and build sleds for the PlanningDirector @ Vals. evaluate future programs, I feel we need cardboard box race on Mount Crescent the March 1, 4:00 p.m. • Journal Star to look how the members are being following Saturday. This was a great fund- construction tour. raising experience. For the rest of the served, and how best to serve them in semester we hope to work with some local March 22, noon • IDP, NCARB, the future. These planning goals will architects on prospective lectures and tours. registration brown bag @ UNL. allow us to evaluate programs and We have many students that want to stay in April 11&18, 7:00 p.m. • Bruce Fisher - services the future. the area after graduation, but do not really Code Review 101 @ UNL. know about the profession locally or April • College of Architecture 6th-year nationally. With the mentorship program we reception @ UNL. Items to be discussed include the hope to help students get more involved in May • State Capitol Restoration. following: what is going on here in our community on June • Yankee Hill Brick Tour. • Membership Programs, an architectural level. July • Ellery Davis @ UNL. • Continuing Education, We are still continuing our community event, August • Speaker Series, building a square meal, where we serve September • Current projects / Work in • Interns & Young Architects, and dinner at Matt Talbot Kitchen on the third progress @ UNL. Monday of every other month. I want to October • Central States Convention, • Programming funding. thank everyone who helped out and contrib- Lincoln. uted to this event. I believe that these types November I invite any of you who may wish to of events help students establish service and December • Christmas Party @ Grotto share any long range planning issues to interest in the community as architects. th Our first meeting of the year hosted call me or any other Board member. Architecture week this year is February 28 - March 4th. A student art exhibit will be Kathleen A. Sellman, AICP. The lunch displayed in the gallery the entire week. The meeting at Valentino's brought together exhibit will contain student work from 32 members to discuss planning in outside of architecture school. Dan Rockhill Lincoln with our new Planning Director. will begin the week by giving a lecture on his Thank you to Kathleen for her insightful work. Dan is a professor at Kansas Univer- presentation. sity and as an architect he does his own design/build work within the Lawrence area. A side note: Most business using Through out the rest of the week, there will outdoor advertising (Billboards) use be brown bag lectures and numerous events. many forms of advertising. None of Look for a postcard containing the itinerary these business rely solely on billboards. in the mail and around arch hall. All it takes is a call or letter to encourage I hope to continue the successful nature of these business not to use billboard our activities throughout the semester and advertising. The individual can make a gain additional recognition on a national difference. Lets show the billboard level from this. I would like to thank the industry that we do not want or need their AIA Nebraska AIA for their continued support and we are product. Let your voice be heard. Help 402/472-1456 • F: 402/472-1654 all very excited to attend the National clean up our built environment. Convention this year in Philadelphia. National NEWS
2000 GRASSROOTS
By Gayle Krueger, CAE components and national staff for services, revenue sharing, internship, excellence. and governance, and the comments Each year, component presidents, Candidates for 2001 AIA national office: collected will be addressed at the March presidents-elect, and chief executive AIA Board meeting. officers gather in Washington, D.C., to Stephan Castellanos, FAIA; Terrance J. exchange knowledge and views, take the Brown, AIA; John F. Corkill Jr., AIA; The rest of Saturday was devoted to Institute’s message to congressional Edward M. Hord, FAIA; Gordon H. workshops and seminars that focused on representatives, and form closer bonds Chong, FAIA; Douglas L. Steidl, FAIA; component innovation. Attendees also with the national elected officers and Barbara A. Nadel, AIA; Angel C. Saqui, were treated to a luncheon that included staff. Despite the snow storm and closed FAIA; and Fred L. Creager, AIA. an announcement of Accent on Architec- airports, many component executives and Also during the luncheon, Jamie Rice, ture grants, an update on the AIA/ AIA members managed to arrive in executive vice president of RM&D, the McGraw-Hill alliance, and a preview of Washington, D.C. to participate in the AIA’s advertising agency, spoke about the 2000 AIA national convention in 2000 Grassroots leadership conference. tracking results of the first of three years Philadelphia, May 6-9. The federal government may have shut of the AIA’s “Building on Your Vision” Grassroots is an invigorating opportunity down, but Grassroots attendees brushed ad campaign. And Dale McKinney, AIA, to share with other components. The off the more than 12 inches of snow from chair of the 1999 Component Affairs and 2000 Nebraska Delegation included: their boots and got down to business Membership Advisory Committee, and Brad Kisssler, AIA, Lowell Berg, AIA, Wednesday morning. Thursday was Lawrence C. Livergood, AIA, chair of Stephen Clymer, AIA, Gayle Krueger, Government Affairs Day, which featured the Membership Policy Advisory Group, CAE, Dan Grasso, AIA, Sue McKie, visits to Capitol Hill for briefing mem- presented a number of preliminary AIA, Joe Saniuk, AIA and Aaron bers of Congress on the AIA’s four proposals designed to foster inclusive- Bilyeu, AIA. legislative initiatives for 2000. Legisla- ness in the AIA, as mandated by the tive blueprints were provided to illustrate AIA’s AIM (Aligning the Institute for the AIA issues for 2000. the Millennium) strategic plan The The Nebraska contingent was able to see American Architectural Foundation’s The Housing PIA (AAF) annual Accent on Architecture Reps Bereuter, Barrett, and Terry, and Representing the Diversity of Residential met with staff from Sens Hagel and Gala at the National Building Museum. Architecture is William Kreager, AIA, Kerrey. Thursday afternoon attendees Highlights included the presentation of 2000 Chair, Housing PIA http://www.e- listened to Boise, Idaho, Mayor H. Brent the AIA Gold Medal and the AIA architect.com/pia/housing/. The role and Coles; J.C. Watts, (R-Okla.); Robert Architecture Firm Award to Ricardo responsibilities of architects in residential Peck, Hon. AIA, commissioner, Public Legorreta, Hon. FAIA, and Gensler, practice is expanding dramatically. We Buildings Service; and Charlie Cook, respectively, and the AAF’s Keystone are now recognized as more than political pundit, discuss critical legisla- Award to Rick Lowe, founding director designers of sophisticated-often spec- tive topics including livable communi- of Project Row Houses in Houston. tacular-custom homes, but rather as ties, government buildings, and election Saturday participants took part in the builders of community who bring to the predictions. annual discussion breakfasts. Compo- development team a knowledge of planning, social awareness, sustainability The focus of Grassroots 2000 turned nent presidents met with AIA national and the housing marketplace. toward leadership issues on Friday, President Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA; opening with component peer group component presidents-elect with AIA The Housing PIA leadership, working breakfast meetings and a morning national First Vice President/President- closely with AIA national staff, have plenary session that featured a “CEO elect John D. Anderson, FAIA; and developed a new structure representative component executives with AIA of and responsive to the increasing Perspective” by Executive Vice Presi- diversity of residential practice. dent/CEO Norman L. Koonce, FAIA, Executive Vice President/CEO Norman and a keynote speech by Richard Farson, L. Koonce, FAIA. The open forums The goal of this new organizational PhD, president of Western Behavioral were designed to allow for a free flow of structure is to represent and assist the Sciences Institute. The candidates for conversation and questions. An issues diverse activities of residential architects national AIA office in the year 2001 forum was held to give components an by developing issue-specific subcommit- were officially introduced to attendees by opportunity to share their ideas, issues, tees with nationally recognized leaders in David S. Collins, FAIA, 2000 AIA and concerns with the national compo- the profession: custom housing, merchant secretary, during the afternoon luncheon, nent leadership. The forum specifically housing, affordable housing, community and the AIA conferred several awards to focused on membership, Web-based planning, education, and technology. The OCULUS March • April 2 0 0 0 Member NEWS
AIA Nebraska AIA Nebraska Web Site Focuses on AIA Contract Documents Membership Update Members on the Move
Traditionally, the AIA revises most of Donald Polsky Architects firm in Omaha, our major contract documents once a Members! is pleased to announce that Stephen decade. That is now changing. The Weber, AIA has been named a partner. national AIA Documents Committee has New AIA Weber spent three years designing established a Web site in order to learn Robert Fechtmeister, Keeler Raynor commercial and entertainment buildings of the need for changes in AIA Docu- Hinz Architects, Omaha at the firm of Ellerbe Becket. He also Floyd Ladegard, State of NE Building served as an associate to Polsky from ments long before the 10-year cycle 1991 to 1994 shortly after graduating currently permits. The site is also Division, Lincoln from UN-L College of Architecture. meant to solicit positive comments on Ronald Rehtus, Rehtus Architecture, Congratulations! important parts on the documents. The Lincoln Web address is www.e-architects.com/ Brian Stokes, Frasier and Stokes HGTV's Homes Across America aiasurvey; it is also accessible from AIA Architects, Omaha NE's Web site: http://www.aiane.org/ Jim Wilson, APA Architects, Omaha The homes of Omaha's Architects Lori links.htm. Fernando Zarate, State of NE Building Krejci, AIA and Larry Smith, AIA, and Division, Lincoln Randy Brown, AIA were selected to be showcased on HGTV's "Homes Across AIA Documents New Associates America" national television program in Eileen Dobesh, Jackson-Jackson, Omaha February. These AIA members are Price Increase Reinstatements recipients of architecture design awards. Congratulations! AIA National has raised prices on all Steven Hotovy, AIA, State of NE AIA Contract documents effective Building Division, Lincoln A copy of the Krejci/Smith's video can be January 1, 2000. You can obtain an requested from Lori Krejci, 402/493-9611 updated NE AIA Documents Price list Upgraded to Emeritus AIA and Order Form from our web site at Charles Szmrecsanyi, AIA Kudos http://www.aiane.org/PDF_Docs/ pricelist.pdf or by calling AIA Nebraska Affiliates Aaron Bilyeu, AIA with RDG Schutte at 402/472-1456. Michael Karr, Business Media, Inc., Wilscam Birge has been appointed to Lincoln serve on the AIA Young Architects AIA Nebraska is a Full Service distribu- Susan McCracken, McGraw-Hill Dodge Forum. Aaron began his service in tor of AIA Contract Documents. Orders Reports, Omaha January of 2000. placed before 2:30 p.m. will be shipped Robyn Gregory, Designer Blinds, Young architects, roughly defined as that same day via UPS. Omaha those registered ten years or less, are confronted with a variety of issues relating to their professional and personal New lives. Some of these are profession-wide, affecting many architects, interns and associates. However, some of these Arrivals issues are uniquely relevant to young IBM Joins the AIA Advantage Allison Christine Monzu was born on architects and specifically relate to the January 14, 2000, 7 pounds, 6 1/2 oz., stage of development of their profes- sional careers: Program 20 inches to Jeff Monzu, AIA and Kelly. • Starting a Firm IBM has joined the National AIA service Emilie Ann Krupa was born on February • Moving Up Within an Existing Firm that provides members with discounted 6, 2000, 6 pounds, 8 oz., 19 inches to (Leadership/Early Career Development in prices on a broad range of products and Bob Krupa, AIA and Kristy. general) Career Alternatives (both within and beyond “traditional” practice) services. As a new member of this AIA Nebraska joins in welcoming these • Balancing Professional and Personal program, IBM is offering discounts on a two new wonders to the world. Life. broad range of computer products Congratulations! including desktop PCs, laptops and It is the intent of the YAF, through software. For details, call 888/426-5800 MARK YOUR CALENDARS - persistent pursuit of its stated goals, to Retirement Celebration for W. Cecil make AIA membership invaluable to and refer to priority code 6B8XB032 and young architects and, in the process, value code CFL. Web site: Steward, FAIA Scheduled for Saturday, develop the future leadership of the www.ibm.com/smallbusiness/aia. 4/15/00. More information later. profession. Congratulations Aaron! Other OPPORTUNITIES
Stopping Destruction Seeking Exemplary Before it Starts Sense of Place and Harmony Mentors
In December, Charles Harper, FAIA, In September, the Center collaborated Are you or someone you have worked chair of the AIA’s Disaster Assistance with the Community Associations with an outstanding mentor? AIA and program, and Center staff attended the Institute (http://www.caionline.com) NCARB are looking for mentoring Federal Emergency Management and the Fannie Mae Foundation (http:// success stories. It can be about your Agency’s (FEMA) Project Impact www.fanniemaefoundation.org) on a mentor or how you have mentored Summit. FEMAs Project Impact summit examining the future of commu- others. Your success story just might program was developed to mitigate the nity design. More than 125 participants inspire someone to be a mentor or to effects of natural disasters by encourag- gathered for a two-day discussion of seek a mentor. ing communities to become more design, management, diversity, gover- disaster resistant. December’s summit nance, and planning. Stories will appear in both NCARB and brought together representatives from The proceedings of this conference are AIA publications, on line, and will be over 200 Project Impact communities summarized in “A Sense of Place and available for reprint in chapter and and business partners to share informa- Harmony: Outcomes from the Commu- collateral publications. Stories can be tion, tools, and experiences. nities of Tomorrow Summit.” Copies any length and should be submitted are available from the Center by calling electronically to David Roccosalva, The Project Impact program is one way (202) 626-7359 or sending an e-mail to Director, Emerging Architects at in which architects can use their special [email protected]. [email protected]. There is no skills and knowledge to assist their deadline, as they will be used throughout communities. For more information on ATHENS TO ROME the year. Members should include firm the program, visit FEMA’s Project name, chapter, and contact information. Impact home page at
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Business Week/Arch Record Awards Effective January 1, 2000, the AIA CES Send inquiries or comments about the program will be measured by contact AIA’s CES program to Thom Lowther, Enter the Business Week/Architectural hour. The AIA CES program to contact director, AIA/CES, (202) 626-7478, or Record Awards and have your best hours from its current “quality level” [email protected], http://www.e- architect/client collaboration reviewed by system. Beginning January 1, for architect.com/conted/ceducation.htm a stellar jury that includes Tom Peters, example, any program that is 2.5 hours Reprinted form AIArchitect – Author management expert and best-selling will be equal to 2.5 LUs. Thom Lowther. author. 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Did your organization safety, and welfare (HSW) credit or not free account, just go to achieve strategic goals through architec- in the format currently used. http://mail.e-architect.com/Logon.asp. ture? If so, the registration deadline to You will need your AIA membership get the recognition your firms deserves is The transcript will reflect the calculated number. Don't know it! No problem, March 16, 2000. The entry submission allowable carryover credit earned from just contact AIA Nebraska 402/472-1456 deadlines is April 18, 2000. 1995 to 1997. and we will give it to you. The CES transcript is not a lifetime How to Enter document of educational activities—the Once you have your e-mail account, be Get information on ordering a BW/AR operative word in continuing education is sure to let us know your e-mail Awards submission packet by calling continuing, and as such the CES tran- address, send an e-mail message to: Luz 888/242-4240 or 202/682-3205. 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AIA Nebraska Executive Calendar of Events Committee & Staff President: March July Marvin Webb, AIA 7 AIA Lincoln Board Meeting 4 Fourth of July President - Elect: AIA NE Office closed Steve Clymer, AIA 14 AIA Omaha Board Meeting 11 AIA Omaha Board Secretary: 14 ARE Electrical Systems - Omaha Ron Baker, AIA 20 AIA Nebraska - Omaha 16 AIA NE Board Meeting - Lincoln Treasurer: 21 ARE Mechanical Plumbing - Omaha Paul Jeffrey, AIA 28 AIA NE / Western NE Chapters Director: Mark your Calendars Bruce Fischer, AIA Spring Conference - Kearney, NE Director: AIA NE/Western NE Chapter Spring April Michael James, AIA Conference • March 28, 2000 Associate Director: 4 AIA Lincoln Board Meeting Kearney, NE Jeffre Chadwick, Associate AIA ARE General Theory 1 - Omaha AIA National Convention • Lincoln President: Kevin Clark, AIA 11 AIA Omaha Board Meeting May 4-6, 2000 • Philadelphia, PA ARE General Theory 2 - Omaha Omaha President: Joseph Saniuk, AIA 14 CSR Spring Meeting - Ames, IA AIA NE / Central States Region Fall Conference • October 19-21, 2000 Western NE President: 18 ARE Lateral Forces - Omaha Richard Stacy, AIA Lincoln, NE 19 AIA NE Board Meeting - Omaha Past President: Robert Schoenleber, AIA 25 ARE Problem Solving - Omaha AIAS President: May Nicole Ludacka Ex Officio: 2 AIA Lincoln Board N. Brito Mutunayagam 4-6 National Convention - Executive Director: Philadelphai, PA Gayle E. Krueger, CAE 9 AIA Omaha Board Executive Assistant: Luz E. Ducharme ARE Building Planning - Omaha 18 AIA Nebraska Board - Lincoln The Oculus is the official newsletter of 29 Memorial Day AIA Nebraska. Opinions expressed AIA NE Office Closed herein are not necessarily those of AIA Nebraska or of the American Institute of June Architects. Advertisements of products 6 AIA Lincoln Board and services appearing in The Oculus do 13 AIA Omaha Board not constitute an endorsement. 18 Father's Day AIA Nebraska 22 AIA Nebraska Board 102 Architecture Hall • UN-L Western Golf Outing - Columbus Lincoln, NE 68588-0106 402/472-1456 F: 402/472-1654 or 3806 Call us Today, We ship same day! Office Hrs: 8 am-12 noon and 1 pm -5 pm AIA NEBRASKA E-mail: [email protected] 402/472-1456 ¥ Fax 402/472-1654 [email protected] www.aiane.org
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