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An AIA Publication Architec t 2006: Issue 2

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Jury Chairs W i l l B r u d e r AIA Nebraska - Will Bruder Will Bruder Architects www.willbruder.com Central States - Merrill Elam, AIA Architects AIA Nebr www.msmearch.com/msmearch.html

M e r r i l l E l a m Merrill Elam Merrill Elam is a principal in the firm of Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects, in , Georgia. In addition to her practice she lectures and teaches frequently, recently as the Gehry International Visiting Chair in Architectural Design at the , the Ruth Carter Stevenson Chair Visiting Professor of Architectural Design at The University of Texas at Austin, and also as Visiting Critic at the Graduate School of Design and SCI-Arc, Southern California Institute of Architecture; as the Louis Henri Sullivan Research Professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago; the William Henry Bishop Visiting Professor of Architectural Design at and the Harry S. Shure Visiting Professor in Architecture at the . (continued on page 5) Inside Will Bruder 2 Member News Self-trained as an architect, Will has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Licensed as an architect in 1974, his 20 person studio has 7 AIAS News created “place” making architecture across America. Known for inventive cultural buildings, multi-use multifamily housing and concern for the quality of life in the contemporary urban 8 Legislative News fabric, his firm has won more than eighty design awards and been published extensively around the globe. (continued on page 5) 10 A Letter from The President  The Nebraska Architec t member news

Congratulations to the following 2005 Midlands Business Journal’s 40 under 40 Randy Brown Elevated Members: Michael R. Carlson, AIA, of InVision to College of Fellows Architecture and Shawn M. Shea of RK Digital. AIA Nebraska congratulates Randy Brown, of Randy Brown Architects, Omaha, for his HDR has received one of six “Building elevation to the College of Fellows. Category of Team Project Awards” from national trade nomination: To promote the aesthetic, scientific publication Building Design & Construction. and practical efficiency of the profession – design.

AIA elevated 82 architects to its prestigious The American Institute of Architects has College of Fellows, an honor awarded to appointed Melinda E. Pearson, AIA, NCARB, R a n d y B r o w n , FA I A members who have made contributions of to the National Ethics Council. Pearson, the national significance to the profession. Brown Executive Director of the Nebraska Board of will be invested in the College of Fellows at the 2006 AIA national Convention and Design Engineers and Architects will serve a three Expo in Los Angeles on June 9. The 2006 Jury of Fellow was chaired by Mark Reddington, year term on the Council. FAIA, LMN Architects, Seattle.

Nicole Ludacka, Associate AIA, of The 2006 AIA Honor Awards Recognize Architectural Offices has been appointed to Excellence in Interiors serve as the associate member on the 2007 AIA National Honor Awards Jury. Bizarre – Randy Brown Architects Receipt of Interior Architecture Honor Award The American Institute of Architects has announced the 2006 recipients of the AIA Institute Honor Awards, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design. Congratulations to Randy Brown, FAIA, for his winning entry, Bizarre. Selected from over 680 total submissions, 30 recipients will be honored in June at the AIA 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition in Los Angeles.

“The 2006 projects included a diverse range of sizes and types of interior projects representing the variety of design approaches and creative abilities of architects. The recipients represented a variety of scales, from a research laboratory in Massachusetts, to a floral studio in Florida, and of project types that included large and small office environments, academic and institutional buildings, a residence, and two theaters,” said Jury Chair Linda Searl, FAIA, Searl and Associates Architects in Chicago. “We found that universally the honored designs were a clear expression of the client’s personality and requirements, and the design concepts represented a fresh and inventive approach, reinforced by the appropriate use of materials, lighting, and color.” Jury comments: This women’s boutique offered the architects an opportunity to challenge the typical retail store conventions “where the walls, fixtures, ceilings, and floors are all separate elements,” they say. The space’s narrow bay is divided into an enclosed space and an open space that contains a series of equally spaced pods to organize the merchandise.

B i z a r r e D e s i g n F i r m : R a n d y B r o w n A r c h i t e c t s o W n e r : D j e l B r o w n P h o t o g r a p h e r : A s s a s s i P r o d u c t i o n s The Nebraska Architec t  member news

New AIA members Reinstated Member Keith Dubas, AIA David L. Thomas, AIA Keith Dubas and Associates HDR Architecture, Inc. George R. Dubes, Jr., AIA New Affiliate Member DLR Group Jasper Stone Company John W. Andrews, AIA Janet Sonnichsen Leo A Daly Newly Registered New Associate Jeff Chadwick, AIA In conjunction with Grassroots, AIA Omaha received an Members Jeff Dolezal, AIA AIA National Component Excellence Award in the area of Marna Neal, Associate AIA Eric Maxwell, AIA Component Outreach Communication: Overall Program Bradley A. Jungman, Associate AIA for Natural Capitalism: Fueling the Next Industrial In Memory Revolution. The Component Outreach Communications Stuart Shell, Associate AIA Lynn Vermeer, AIA Awards jury was impressed with the amount of planning RDG Planning & Design and fundraising for AIA Omaha’s lecture series on Debra Jean Hansen, Associate AIA businesses incorporating sustainable design principles into The Architectural Partnership their practice, and how to do so in a way that increases profitability. Mike Kros, AIA, and John Dineen, AIA, accepted Thomas John Pille, Associate AIA the award on behalf of AIA Omaha.  The Nebraska Architec t member news

our obligation to share Roger Doehling – President, AIA Omaha

As Architects we shape the world in so • Promote Alliances As I reflect on this years Grassroots many ways beyond the built environment. The AIA will foster relationships that are conference, AIA Omaha was presented We are looked upon to share our: mutually beneficial. with an AIA National component award of Knowledge, Advocacy, Community, excellence for the Amory Lovins event. This How have we done this and what should and Leadership, to shape our projects, is a result of a community of architects who we do? communities, government, organizations, banded together to educate the public families…everything we are involved with • 2005 AIA Omaha Architects’ Homes Tour about an issue that can affect their lives receives these qualities from us. The annual with the public invited. and businesses in a positive way. I think migration of Architects to Washington that this is a perfect example of standing • Cans Festival - The Omaha Food Bank - A DC for the AIA Grassroots Leadership up for what we believe in. public display of can sculptures by local Conference, reminds us of our obligation to corporations designed with architects at Our architectural community will be share these aspects with our government, Westroads Mall. stronger and more valuable with our chapter components, and communities. It is continued efforts in public outreach and our obligation. Perhaps obligation sounds • Summer Arts Festival – Exposed kids and collaboration. Without involvement in too much like work, how about passion the community to architecture through our community we will not achieve our or affair. Because we are trained problem an interactive sugar cube city. desired influence. AIA Omaha has been very solvers we are naturals to use our insight • Sand in the City – Benefiting Nebraska successful with public outreach endeavors. to advocate solutions to the community Children’s Home Society Foundation. Lets keep up the momentum. I am proud and lead the process. We do this every AIA members assisted in design and to serve AIA Omaha as President as we will day for our clients …. Why not our local construction. Thousands of people continue to strive for excellence. government and community? viewed the sculptures, plus there was TV When I think of one of my goals for and radio coverage. AIA Omaha, “Community” is a common • Continued partnership with McMillan denominator that surfaces in many of our Middle School, incorporating architecture conversations amongst us. Community is into their curriculum. diverse; we all have different talents and Director outlooks. Lets share. We can reinforce our • Continued our membership 2006 AIA Omaha Ben Perry, AIA community by building more camaraderie with the Omaha Chamber of HDR Board of 8404 Indian Hills Drive within our profession. So come out and Commerce and the Young Directors Omaha, NE 68114-4098 play. Share your gifts of talent and time Professionals Council. P 402/399-4926 • F 402/399-1345 [email protected] with your fellow architects. As the AIA President • Operated a booth and Roger L. Doehling, AIA Strategic Plan illustrates the following Director sponsored the keynote The Schemmer Associates Michael Carlson, AIA about Community; 1044 N 115th St. Suite 300 InVision Architecture speaker for the inaugural Omaha, NE 68154-4436 11717 Burt Street, Suite 200 • Strengthen Communities through Restore Omaha Conference P 402/493-4800 • F 402/493-7951 Omaha, NE 68154 [email protected] P 402/341-8007 • F 402/345-4926 Architect Involvement with the Midtown [email protected] Serve as a catalyst, purveyor, and source Neighborhood Alliance. Vice President / President-Elect John P. Dineen Jr, AIA Associate Director of information to enable members, HDR • Continued alliance with Donette Koelzer, Assoc. AIA components, and citizens to create 8404 Indian Hills Drive Kenneth Hahn Architects Omaha by Design. Omaha, NE 68114-4098 1343 S. 75th St. healthy, sustainable, safe, and livable P 402/399-1127 • F 402/399-1345 Omaha, NE 68124 communities. • Many others. [email protected] P 402/391-2111 • F 402/391-2605 [email protected] Secretary Jared D. Gerber, AIA Associate Director Gerber Architecture Aaron Persen, Assoc. AIA 9312 Leavenworth St. DLR Group Omaha, NE 68114 400 Essex Court, Regency Park P 402/397-7475 Omaha Nebraska, 68114 [email protected] P 402/393-4100 • F 402/393-8747 [email protected] Treasurer Jeffrey Monzu, AIA Past President Leo A Daly Robert R. Krupa, AIA, CSI, CDT 8600 Indian Hills Drive RDG Planning and Design Omaha, NE 68114 900 Farnam Street, Suite 100 P 402/391-8111 • F 402/391-8564 Omaha, NE 68102 [email protected] P 402/392-0133 • F 402/392-0413 [email protected] The Nebraska Architec t  member news

If you don’ t like the weather in Nebraska ... Kristi Nohavek, AIA, P.E. Merrill Elam (cont. from page 1) Lincoln Chapter President She received the 1995 Academy Award “If you don’t like the weather in Nebraska ... wait an hour & it will change.” in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the This slogan seemed to follow the Nebraska contingent out East to the annual AIA Grassroots 1996 Chrysler Award for Innovation Conference in Washington DC. The trip started off warm & sunny ... and ended up with an in Design. Her work has received six airport-closing snowstorm. These two pictures of the Lincoln Memorial, taken only days apart, National AIA Awards for Excellence. show how glad we were that we packed not only sunglasses, but also winter coats. Her current projects include the Wang The whirlwind trip found our days filled with new information, ideas, acquaintances, along with Campus Center and Davis Garage lively presentations and discussion groups. I came away with new respect & understanding for in Wellesley, about the AIA organization. The opportunity to meet the AIA staff and to see how they work Massachusetts; the new U.S. Federal was invaluable in understanding what they do for members and how they accomplish it. In Courthouse in Austin, Texas; the Austin particular, AIA demonstrated a clear commitment to bringing Architects together, nationally, E. Knowlton School of Architecture for regionally, and locally. The in Columbus, AIA’s role in promoting congressional issues and their work to Ohio; the Jean Gray Hargrove Music move the issues affecting architects into the spotlight was im- Library for the University of California pressive. The four key issues brought to The Hill this year were at Berkeley; the Herman Miller Cherokee Operations facility in Canton, • Affordable Housing / Community Revitalization / Historic Georgia; and the Bailey HouseStudio in Preservation Atlanta, Georgia. • Hurricane Rebuilding: The Louisiana Recovery Corporation

Will Bruder (cont. from page 1) • Sustainable Design, Energy, and the Built Environment Winner of the Rome Prize and Chrysler • Small Business / Association Health Insurance Design Award, he is currently visiting Bishop Chair at the Yale University All in all…it was a great trip…one of the busiest, most infor- School of Architecture. mative, interesting weeks I have spent…but it’s always good to be home. Through his creative interpretation of program and site, Will’s ability to Speaking of home…the Lincoln AIA Board is excited & ready to raise the ordinary to the extraordinary go this year! is renowned. He is a craftsman in I think that 2006 will be another good year for AIA Lincoln. We’ve got a great Board this year his concern for detail and building that is full of energy & ideas about how to better our organization. Our vision includes provid- processes, and a sculptor in his unique ing ample continuing education opportunities for members, blending of space, materials, and light. increasing membership, strengthening participation among 2006 AIA Lincoln Chapter Will believes architecture is the members and member firms, and developing opportunities for celebration of listening in service of the contribution and involvement. Board Members human spirit and senses. President I would like to thank our AIA Lincoln 2005 President, Ron Kristi Nohavec, AIA, P.E. Skoog, AIA, for his leadership over the past year. You have President Elect driven the organization forward, with increased momentum & John Badami, AIA excitement. Your commitment will serve as our inspiration as Secretary we strive to keep our organization moving ahead. Nick Pischel, Associate AIA

I look forward to working with all of you in the near future. If Treasurer you have any questions about AIA Lincoln or are interested in Tim Rogers, Assoc. AIA becoming more involved, please contact me or another Board Directors member. We’re always open to your comments & suggestions Dave Johnson, AIA Cleeve Reeves, AIA & involvement! Associate Directors (Thank you to everyone who has already offered support and Matt Kuhn, Assoc. AIA help as we enter a new year of AIA Lincoln ...watch out ... I’ll be Duc-Huy Huynh, Assoc. AIA contacting you in the upcoming months to take you up on it!) Affiliate Director Mark Mundorff, Affiliate AIA

Past President Ronald Skoog, AIA 20 April Envisioning Regional Design Stakeholders meeting with Ted Objective Knowlton, Envision Utah, 9 am to noon, Quarry Oaks In anticipation of AIA’s 150th anniversary, AIA’s Blueprint for America will be a major component of the AIA Nebraska fall conference. It is a comprehensive 18 May community and service program initiated by AIA members and characterized in part as a series of local forums and charrettes where architects, citizens and Stakeholders meeting with Rodney community leaders come together to address a region’s distinct needs. To this Verhoeff, Lower Platte River end, AIA Nebraska has joined with the Joslyn Castle Institute for Sustainable Corridor Alliance, 1 to 3 pm, Quarry Communities (JCI) in creating a graphic education program that will engage the Oaks Blueprint’s smart growth goals with regional growth challenges identified in JCI’s Flatwater Metroplex Initiative, including critical issues affecting the I-80 Corridor. 1 June AIA members will engage regional stakeholders in a collaborative program to create smart growth visions that promote sustainability in five domains: 1)environment, 2) society/culture, 3) technology, 4) economics, 5) public policy. Pre-charrette briefing with AIA program participants and Metroplex Focus stakeholders, 10 am to 1 pm, Quarry Oaks The Flatwater Metroplex is roughly defined as 60-mile, concentric zones around the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas. Participants will graphically envision July/August scenarios that 1) reflect the possible negative consequences of proceeding without a plan, and 2) possible positive consequences of proceeding with smart Stakeholder meetings TBA growth initiatives. These visioning tools will be used for the framework of discussions with regional stakeholders of how thinking and acting regionally can September be in the best interests of all who reside in this large region.

Charrette session, week of Invitation AIA Nebraska Annual Conference, Sept. 14-15 AIA Nebraska invites you to join in a visioning process that will help regional stakeholders and leaders preserve and promote quality of life in an environment of rapid change and growth. Monthly stakeholder meetings include speakers, open discussions and charrette sessions. Your involvement is essential to the success of this project.

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

AIA Nebraska 402.472.1456 [email protected] The Nebraska Architec t  aias news

New Ideas, New AIAS AIAS – Nebraska Chapter 2006 Executive Team With new student leaders and continued commitment from our are also President membership, I am excited to tell you about our programs this asking local Brad Zuger semester. My name is Brad Zuger; I am a fourth year student and firms and B r a d Z u g e r Vice President will be serving as the 2006 AIAS President. Transitioning into new architects to Jay Anderson offices, the 2006 executive team has many things in store for the get involved A I a s P r e s i d e n t Director of Information upcoming year and it is important that our involvement with the in this program. Our project, which Katie Schmidt AIA continues to be a significant part of our programs. is in the design completion stage, Director of Finance involves a kitchen remodel and Members from our chapter attended Mary Kaiser exterior ramp for a local disabled our annual FORUM, the national Director of Media woman with extreme financial conference of the AIAS, in Cincinnati, Paul Becker difficulties. Without these donations, Ohio. The conference titled “Building Mentorship Coordinator we would not be able to continue from Crisis,” discussed the ever Matt Smith this program, which not only aims increasing need for architectural Brown Bag Coordinator to improve the quality of life for professionals to become aware of Ashley Byars this individual, but also gives our their role as public servants at a Freedom by Design members design-build experience. time when disasters of unprecedented scale are affecting many Evan Gunn & Luke Kielion We ask that every firm get involved areas of the world. The tsunami in Asia, the hurricanes along Past President in some way, whether volunteering the Gulf of Mexico, political struggle in the West Bank, and the Brian Tiemann time to oversee construction, giving earthquake in India were just a few of the topics that made for a small donation, or helping with great conversations at the conference. It became clear at the the design documents. conference that architectural students and professionals are responsible for taking a leading role in rebuilding these devastated We are also looking for AIA communities. Attendees departed Cincinnati with a new awareness members interested in presenting and inspiration in how to make a difference as a designer. their work or the work of their firm at a Brown Bag Lecture sponsored This past month a group of AIAS members attending The Quad by AIAS. Our theme is “Architects Conference in Boulder. The conference titled “Ethical Design,” on the Edge: Progressive Ideas for a Changing World” and we are revolved around design ethics; a broad topic with a direct looking for professionals with on-going work to present over a relationship to architectural education and practice. Students lunch time. One of the most important aims of our organization is explored examples of ethical design as well as visit with firms and to create a link between the profession and the students. practitioners who produce such work. With all this said, I can say I am excited about this busy year for Upholding another tradition, March 3rd was the annual Beaux Arts AIAS. I hope that AIA members will continue to keep us in mind as Ball hosted by the AIAS in the link of Architecture Hall. We were your past support is what makes our organization as strong as it is. excited to have Groove Puppet performing this year. You may It will be a pleasure to share our group’s experiences and recognize the name as Ron Skoog, AIA is a part of this band. advances over the next year. As always, thanks for your continued Freedom by Design is still ongoing. AIA Nebraska has made a support and enthusiasm toward the students of the AIAS. significant donation in which we are deeply grateful. However, we Whhhhhhhat?!! I’m back! JEFF DOLEZAL

I don’t know if you remember me, but I’m Look out Mike Brady, there’s a new daddy bad. You just walk out that guy who used to be the AIA Nebraska in town. thinking you failed Associate Director, now helmed by the them. But you won’t Passing the ARE and getting my license (yes illustrious Nicole Ludacka. Have you ever fail, you will pass… that does sound scary) has been a huge said her last name out loud? LUDACKA. Man eventually. personal victory for me. It took so long I J e ff D o l e z a l , A I A that’s such a powerfully cool name. Anyway, didn’t think I’d care once I finished, but I My advice is to study where was I? Oh yes… kind of’ freaked out. Even got a tattoo…A hard and stay the course. After the initial I’m that slacker loser who waited 7 years story I shall save for another time. (7 year) procrastination scheduling the to take the Architectural Registration exams, I finished in just under 18 months. Sara asked me to write a quick blurb Exams. That dude who tried (and possibly No excuses…Just keep scheduling those concerning my journey with the ARE. Let succeeded) to encourage you associates exams! Until next time, me tell you guys, it wasn’t bad. The hardest to take your exams? Did I just say “you part is committing to schedule the exams. I look forward to giving you the secret associates”? That’s right baby, I’m DONE!!! Just do it. Don’t put it off. They are not that handshake…  The Nebraska Architec t legislative news AIA Nebraska Government Affairs Committee

Chair, Ron Hughbanks, AIA 2006 Legislative Forum HDR / Omaha

Over half of the 49 members of the Nebraska Unicameral Senator Gwen Howard, District 9 / John Sinclair, AIA Sinclair Hille / Lincoln participated in this year’s AIA Nebraska Legislative Forum/ Omaha, made compelling arguments Luncheon, February 21, 2006, at the Nebraska State Capitol/ in support of LB 967, which Lowell Berg, AIA The Clark Enersen Partners / Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott. eliminates the construction labor sales tax on residential home repairs Lloyd Meyer, AIA AIA Nebraska members began their day with the opportunity to Leo A Daly / Omaha on primary residences. Senator visit one-on-one with their respective Senator. The Forum at the Howard is also the introducer of LB Greg Smith, AIA State Capitol, was led by Ron Hughbanks, AIA, Government Affairs Davis Design / Lincoln 1245, the interior design registration Chair. An overview of legislation of interest to AIA Nebraska was legislation. Dave Johnson, AIA summarized by AIA Nebraska lobbyist, Mary Campbell. Mary’s Studio 951 / Lincoln

discussion focused on bills which have been designated as AIA Nebraska was privileged to have Melinda Pearson, AIA priorities and the probability that these bills have the greatest participation from the AIA National Lincoln chance for advancing in a short (60-day) session. She also spoke Government Affairs Team, consisting of the impending effects of term limits; this year twenty new of Paul Mendelsohn, Senior Director, Nebraska Senators will be elected. State and Local Affairs and Adam Melis, Manager, Grassroots Advocacy. Campbell’s presentation was followed by Senator Paul focused on the history between AIA and the interior design Don Pederson, District coalition, the adverse consequences of title and/or registration 42 / North Platte, Chair of interior designers, in addition to trends in other states. He also of the Appropriations analyzed and spoke of issues pertaining specifically to LB 1245, the Committee. Senator interior design legislation introduced in Nebraska. Pederson spoke of LB Adam Melis discussed the importance of architects and grassroots 605, his priority for S e n at o r D on Pederson, d I s t r i c t 4 2 a n d R o n advocacy, making relationships with the Senators and the benefits the session; LB 605 H u g h b a n k s , A I A , G o v e r n m e n t a F Fa i r s C h a i r and value of establishing a Nebraska Pac. establishes a 2nd phase of funding for (renovation and replacement) projects for the AIA Nebraska members meet with Senators at the Cornhusker Hotel University of Nebraska and Nebraska State Colleges. Members for a luncheon in their honor. The Senators had the opportunity were motivated and energized by his vision and leadership for to view the 2005 design award winner boards and view all Nebraska and the built environment. “If Nebraskans don’t strive submissions through a presentation throughout the luncheon. The for quality, then we’ll be forced to be content with mediocrity. We Boards were on display at the Nebraska State Capitol February 22 deserve better,” said Senator Pederson. He also said “Your group – February 28. (AIA Nebraska) has always been progressive, and supportive of Paul Mendelsohn briefed the Senators on the interior design improving the quality of life in our state.” legislation. A record number of Senators were in attendance. The Nebraska Architec t  legislative news

AIA Nebrask a Legislation of Interest 2006 Bill # position Description LB 42 MONITOR Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Construction Lien Act S e n at o r g W e n H o wa r d, d I s t r i c t 9 LB 75 MONITOR Authorize certain cities to make public improvements and assess the cost

LB 102 MONITOR Authorize natural resources districts, counties, and certain cities to establish and fund storm water management areas LB 166 MONITOR Change provisions relating to contractor registration LB 542 MONITOR Create the Tax Policy Reform Commission

LB 605 SUPPORT establish a 2nd phase of funding for (renovation and S a r a K ay, E x e c u t i v e d I r e c t o r p r e s e n t s “ N e b r a s k a” replacement) projects for UNL and State Colleges t o k e n s o f a pp r e c i at i o n , t o A I A N at i o n a l G o v e r n m e n t a F Fa i r s s ta ff, A d a m M e l i s and Paul Mendelsohn. LB 608 SUPPORT Adopt the Thermal System Insulation and Firestop Act LB 660 MONITOR Adopt the Home Inspector Licensing Act LB 906 OPPOSE Change applicability of the Contractor Registration Act and Provide for a surety bond

LB 924 MONITOR Change provisions of the Community Development Law. Restrict the use of eminent domain

LB 959 SUPPORT exempt construction labor from sales tax LB 967 MONITOR Terminate the construction labor sales tax on E d v I d l a k , A I A , addresses N e b r a s k a residential home repairs on primary residences L e g i slators and A I A N e b r a s k a m e mb e r s d u r i n g l e g i s l at i ve luncheon. LB 991 MONITOR Require registration for home inspectors

LB 1030 MONITOR Provide for notice of inspection of public park Legislative Summary – buildings Key Issues LB 1121 MONITOR Appropriate funds to the Department of Economic Interior Design Legislation Indefinitely Dvp Act for an environmental study relating to a Postponed in Committee hydroelectric dam LB 1245 did not see the light of day during LB 1143 MONITOR Change public-offering statements and rights of the 2nd session of the ninety-ninth tenants under the condominium law Legislature. LB 1245 would have provided for registration and regulation of interior LB 1234 MONITOR Change provisions relating to redevelopment designers; to define terms; to create the project areas Interior Design Advisory Board. LB 1241 MONITOR Eliminate an exception relating to annexation of , redevelopment project areas by deleting reference to Funding for Projects Advanced certain provisions Funding for a 2nd phase of funding for renovation and replacement projects for LB 1245 OPPOSE Provide for registration and regulation of UNL and State Colleges was advanced by the interior designers Legislature and signed by the Governor. LB 1252 MONITOR Change eminent domain procedures Home Repair Taxes The sales tax on labor for renovations of single-family homes and duplexes would be repealed as of July1. Housing authorities would not be subject to the tax. Condominium owners could get a refund sales tax they paid on renovation labor. 10 The Nebraska Architec t president's letter

10, 50, or 150 Years – Time Changes and Time Flies Ed Vidlak, AIA President

Our oldest has a birthday next month when my dad traded his ‘67 Mustang for WOOD- and moves from single to double digits in a ’72 Country Squire wagon with a rear MAN at age. Wow, time flies doesn’t it? Since 1996, facing jump seat. The view was excellent the top it seems that his world has changed so while sitting there for what seemed hours – you significantly and so quickly. Imagine, during waiting in line with dad at the gas station can’t E d v I d l a k , A I A N e b r a s k a P r e s i d e n t his 10 years on this planet he has witnessed during the ’73 Mideast Oil Crisis. Back then miss Pokemon and Sponge Bob, a national if you had an IBM or an Apple, it usually it. Nebraska also became the first state to championship along with three different meant either a Selectric typewriter or a complete its portion of one of the country’s Husker football coaches, Harry Potter and piece of fruit in your Star Wars lunch box. main circulation corridors. Did you know Lord of the Rings, CD’s and Ipods, SUV’s and If you needed to record music, you could that I-80 is still the largest public works hybrids, and the grounding of the Space choose between 8-track or cassette. The project undertaken by our state? As much Shuttles. Having never experienced it in Huskers were riding high with back-to-back as some of us may dread the seven-hour person before the storm, his image of New championships and a Hiesman trophy drive from Sidney to Omaha, where would Orleans is a flooded city with stranded winner named Johnny the Jet. The Apollo our state’s commerce and community be people being rescued from their rooftops. Missions were ending, while a test shuttle without the superhighway? He has seen the replay of the attacks and strapped to the back of a 747 provided a So, why all this reminiscing? I’ve been the horrifying collapse of the World Trade preview of future space missions. I also a registered architect and AIA member Center Towers. He can point to Iraq on remember seeing an article at school in the for thirteen years now. In just that brief the little globe he has on his desk in his Weekly Reader Magazine when the Sears period design trends have moved from bedroom. Tower replaced the World Trade Center as Post-Modern to Decon to Mid-Century the tallest building in the World in 1974. Revival. Our profession has evolved beyond The 70’s brought a brief high-rise renais- a 200-year history of traditional project sance to our state also with another First design and delivery method. No longer are National Tower at 13th and M Streets in we pin-bars, scroll bars, lead sharpeners Downtown Lincoln. The bank tower still and erasing shields, and last minute rushes sits in stark contrast to Goodhue’s Capitol, to Pat Ash for blue-line prints by the end of one of the country’s finest examples of tall the day. Instead our industry now depends building architecture. I.M. Pei’s new NBC on AutoCad, batch plots, secured FTP sites, Center elegantly defined Lincoln’s business and Epson projectors. Our professional center while reinforcing the urban canyon exam is given electronically now, and may Thinking back to when I was his age I can and vista to Love Library and UNL’s front be taken over the course of months and remember my parents talking about this door. Omaha’s skyline changed too with years rather than just four scheduled days thing called Watergate, and my mother the addition of the striking late-modern per year. These are different times. These turning the channel during the news when Woodman Tower. Until 2004 it was Omaha’s are dynamic times that are sometimes she felt that the coverage from Vietnam was signature highrise. You might remember challenging, and sometimes rewarding, but too graphic for her kids. And I remember it. It’s the tall one in the middle that say’s certainly changing times for architects. The Nebraska Architec t 11 president's letter

Given the forces that have tested our AIA Contract Documents for Design-Build academy to registration and professional profession in the last decade, it can easily Agreements. practice. AIA is working hard to improve be argued that now more than ever before women and minority inclusion and • AIA Nebraska representatives have been in our 150-year history in the U.S. do we representation within the profession. working on a statewide “Negotiated Rules as architects depend on the AIA. Consider The Institute has also initiated questions Committee” to clarify and update state some of the issues that AIA National and and dialogue about such trends as laws that determine when an architect is AIA Nebraska have tracked, lobbied for or international outsourcing of project required. Many of these laws date back against, and have worked on our behalf just documentation by some firms, and the to pre-WWII era and have needed review since 1999: pros and cons of additional or specialized since the State adoption of the IBC. design certification; i.e. health care design • AIA lobbied for preserving representa- • AIA continues to champion the qual- certification, sustainable design (LEED), etc. tions to only Architects and Engineers on ity-based selection (QBS) process as the the Nebraska State Board of Engineers In a nutshell, there are so many changes preferred forum for securing credible and and Architects when a proposed legisla- and forces constantly at play in what we do. qualified architectural services, in lieu of tive bill attempted to add contractor and Often these forces are in opposition to our “fee shopping” or “fee bidding” between realtor representatives. profession. In the next 18 months we will firms. be celebrating AIA’s 150th year in the U.S. • AIA lobbied for preserving the clarity • AIA has hosted dialogue meetings and and Nebraska’s 50th year as an incorporated and responsibility of the professional concerned discussions regarding the chapter. Time does fly. And though it may architect’s role for protecting the public’s unfair practices that are associated with be easier to dwell on how things used to health, safety and welfare in our projects, Program Management consulting, high- be, any of us who truly share a passion after a new legislative bill proposed state lighting to architects and owners both the for design and the love of architectural regulated registration of interior design- perceived benefits and potential pitfalls practice owe much to the AIA for what ers in Nebraska. that accompany this construction delivery we still enjoy today even in spite of all • AIA has proactively worked to preserve method. the changes that impact our profession. the architect’s project role and design And, as we continue to band together, I’m These are just a few examples. AIA is responsibilities while limiting profession- confident that AIA will continue be there to currently working with NCARB and IDP al liability exposure in the Design-Build ensure we’re well positioned to serve our to improve the transition for our pre- project delivery process, including new next generations. professionals as they move from the The Same Old Thing The Nebraska Architect is the official newsletter of AIA Nebraska. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those Nicole Ludacka, Associate AIA – Associate Director of AIA Nebraska or the American Institute of The first article of the season is always the position statement supporting Architects. Advertisements or products and hardest to get out to print. that the state architectural services appearing in The Nebraska Architect registration board allow interns do not constitute an endorsement. What to write about? The same thing, or a subject to be candidates for licensure. AIA Nebraska so random it might actually get someone’s Hopefully soon this will be attention? Since there are changes occurring with implemented on the state level. 102 Architecture Hall the ARE and IDP Programs, I thought the same University of Nebraska old thing might The changes to the ARE are PO Box 80045 do. locate in the ME systems section where the Lincoln, NE 68508 experimental questions have been removed and Phone 402/472-1456 The National in the Site Planning section where vignettes have Fax 402/472-1654 Council of been updated. An update version of the ARE will Architectural begin on February 27th. Along with this update www.aiane.org Registration will be a five year “rolling clock” time limit to [email protected] or Board (NCARB) complete all sections of the test. To read more on [email protected] after debate these changes refer to the NCARB website, www. and study felt ncarb.org. Editor that “there is Sara A. Kay no evidence We have many events planned for the Young of increased Architects Forum this year. I hope to work with Graphic Designer risk to the the local board associate directors to better serve Donovan Beery health, safety each community and build a strong interest from and welfare the younger members. ­2006 of the public AIA Nebraska Board of if a candidate One event to start off the year was participation Directors with an in the Shelter in a Cart Competition sponsored by DesignBoom, a contemporary design web President S h e lt e r i n a C a r t C o mp e t i t i o n accredidated Edward Vidlak, AIA professional publication. We have three associate members Leo A. Daly s u bmi s s i o n b y C e d r i c C h o n e , o f taking part in the international competition; degree and President – Elect B v h A r c h i t e c t s . Y o u n g A r c h i t e c t s who is actively Cedric Chone (BVH), Kurt Cisar and Brad Jungman Bruce D. Carpenter, AIA i n N e b r a s k a pa r t i c ipat i n g i n t h i s engaged in (Holland Basham Architects), we wish them luck. HDR There are many competitions going on through c o mp e t i t i o n s p o n s o r e d b y D e s i g n B o o m , a the Intern Secretary out the year to help pull you out of the CAD Larry D. Smith, AIA c o n t e mp o r a r y d e s i g n w e b P u b l i c at i o n . Development Avant Architects, Inc. Program (IDP) business and back into design. Always check is permitted to begin to start taking divisions of the AIA websites for competitions and events at Treasurer aiane.org and ArchVoices at archvoices.org. Wynn Mehlhaff, AIA the Architect Registration Exam (ARE).” Which Davis Design means after one year, equivalent to 250 IDP Well, cheers to another full year. Please contact Director units you can take up to six divisions of the me with any associate issues or news you may W. Larry Jacobsen, AIA ARE. NCARB is expected to propose a model have and from the state position I hope to keep The Schemmer Associates Inc. law amendment in 2006 and have it presented you updated and inspired. Director in 2007. In 2005 the AIA board had adopted a Tamara Eagle Bull, AIA Encompass Architects

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The American Institute of Architects the initiation of a timely process including interns and recently Lincoln Chapter President supports architectural registration by which such statutes may be licensed architects stated that Kristi Nohavec, AIA boards’ allowing interns for amended. if given the choice, they would The Clark Enersen Partners, Inc. licensure candidacy to take the ARE prefer to take the ARE upon Omaha Chapter President following their graduation from a ARE Timing Key Points: graduation or concurrent with Roger Doehling, AIA The Schemmer Associates, Inc. NAAB accredited degree program • The 2005 Internship & Career internship. and concurrent with enrollment in Survey, co-sponsored by the AIA, Western NE Chapter President the Intern Development Program. • Passage of the ARE prior to Jeffrey Hinrichs, AIA ArchVoices and NCARB, confirmed completion of the IDP prior to Wilkins, Hinrichs, & Stober Architects, LLC that the time to complete the IDP THE AIA urges NCARB member completion of the IDP does not AIAS boards to take an affirmative vote is four to five years, considerably excuse interns from completing Brad Zuger, AIAS President to permit interns to take divisions longer on average that the three their internship requirements College of Architecture / UNL years it is designed to take. of the Architect Registration before they receive their license. Past President Examination following graduation Patricia Birch, AIA • Currently seven states allow some While the AIA supports the NCARB Schoenleber, Shriner, & Hittle from a National Architectural form ,of overlap of internship Accrediting Board accredited decision to endorse a position that Ex Officio Member and examination. In these states, allows licensure candidates to take R. Wayne Drummond, FAIA/ degree program and concurrent candidates do not receive their College of Architecture / UNL with enrollment in the IDP. sections of the ARE prior to IDP license to practice architecture Ex Officio Member Individual state licensure boards completion, we encourage AIA state until all education, experience component leaders to work with Mark Hoistad, AIA are encouraged to enact regulatory and examination requirements for College of Architecture / UNL amendments permitting interns to NCARB member boards to further that state have been fulfilled. evolve the NCARB position towards Executive Director take the all divisions of the ARE. In Sara A. Kay states were examination eligibility • The 2005 AIA/Arch Voices/NCARB that of the AIA: allowing interns to take and complete the ARE Executive Assistant is assess as a matter of statutory Internship & Career Survey Kelsey J. Clymer compliance, the AIA advocates for revealed that 84% of respondents concurrent with enrollment in IDP without restrictions.