FORUMA Monthly Publication of the Las Vegas Chapter of The American Institute of Architects January 2013 New Year - New Look - New Feature Member Spotlight IAMAIA LV Jennifer Turchin, AIA AIA+2030 Paul R. Williams, FAIA Call for Entries Change Your World! Architect To The Stars Unbuilt Design Awards Page 9 Page 13 Page 5 ON THE COVER The AIA Las Vegas Chapter is fortunate to have a membership of talented architects, associates and allied members. These are members whose personal commitment to elevating the profession and to improving their communities make them fine examples of what architecture is all about. Beginning with this January issue of the FORUM newsletter, we will take the opportunity to recognize and salute one of them each month. In this way we hope to acknowledge the contributions they are making to Chapter and the profession and to inform and inspire others through their example. IAMAIA LV SPOTLIGHT JENNIFER TURCHIN, NCARB, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Jennifer currently serves as the Chair of the newly re-organized AIA COTE Committee and is leading the Chapter’s efforts to present the 2014 AIA+2030 Professional Series. She is immediate past presi- dent of the Nevada Chapter of the USGBC and an active member of many other civic and community organizations. A Montana native who moved to Las Vegas in 2004, upon completing graduate school at Montana State University in Boze- man, Montana, she is passionate about sustainability and incorporates that into her architecture and her personal life. As senior consultant for Sellen Sustainability, Jennifer is passionate about the role education plays in empowering project teams to create effective and meaningful change. She speaks on green building topics for organizations such as NAIOP and USGBC. Jennifer received the AIA Nevada Young Architect Award in 2012, and was recognized as the AIA Western Mountain Region Young Architect in 2013. Jennifer lives in Las Vegas with husband, Kevin Turchin, and enjoys running, bicy- cling and being active. To reveal more of who she is, we asked Jennifer four questions….here are her answers. 1. What is the most important thing you’ve learned? The most important thing I’ve learned is that if you don’t stand for something, then you don’t stand for anything. If there is something you want – go get it, and if there is something you believe in – then use your passion to fight for it. 2. What is your favorite piece of architecture? Why? La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona by Antoni Gaudi has got to be my T all-time favorite piece of architecture. When I saw the building in 2002 I was so amazed that someone dreamt of this project and that to make it a reality it has been under construction since 1882. To have that type of vision and forethought even while knowing it would not be done within his lifetime is just amazing. GH 3. Where will you be in 20 years? In 20 years I will likely still be practicing Architecture and sustainability. I hope that sus- TLI tainability and the Architecture 2030 Challenge is something that everyone embraces and that we are building net positive O buildings. SP 4. What person, living or dead, would you most like to have dinner with? I would love to have dinner with Frank Lloyd Wright (or as my mother in law says – Floyd Wright (it’s just faster)). He changed the landscape of modern American archi- LV tecture and had very opinionated views on not just Architecture but culture and art. His buildings are so timeless it would be great to pick his brain. 2014 AIA LAS VEGAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IAMAIA PRESIDENT DIRECTOR Mark Ryan, AIA Jon Sparer, AIA PRESIDENT-ELECT EMERGING David Baird, AIA PROFESSIONALS DIRECTOR SECRETARY Glenn Nowak, AIA Pat Batte’, AIA ALLIED DIRECTOR TREASURER Carri Holmes John Sawdon, AIA PAST PRESIDENT DIRECTOR Eric Roberts, AIA Gary Guy Wilson, AIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Randy Lavigne, Hon. AIA Brett Ewing, AIA the FORUM is a monthly publication of AIA Las Vegas and may not be reproduced without permission Editor - Randy Lavigne, Hon. AIA Layout - Kelly Lavigne 2 AIA LAS VEGAS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MARK RYAN, AIA NEWS FLASH - 2014 is here! And with that comes the obligatory President’s awkward first column. Yes, Randy Lavigne has, once again, traded in presidents for a new model. With that acknowledgment I want to extend my thanks for the hard work of Eric Roberts as our 2013 President, and all of the 2013 Board members who laid a significant part of the foundation for the regrowth of our Chapter. Now it’s time for the eminently qualified 2014 Board to get to work! There has been a lot of buzz this year about the AIA Repositioning, as well there should be. But if we distill all of the communications surrounding Repositioning down to the essential elements, I believe that we will find that the concepts are simply a better application of the core beliefs we hold in the AIA. • We need to narrow the breadth (complexity) of our operations; • Continue to find the most effective and efficient ways to communicate with our members (in both directions); • Develop early and strong ties with those entering (and renewing) the profession, and; • Increase our value and influence in our communities (including government). I think that everyone reading this newsletter has seen the exciting improvement in the economy and even the energy in the Las Vegas Valley in recent times. We definitely feel that energy in our Chapter, and encourage all of you to take more advantage of all that is offered. E G • Network more with your friends, colleagues, and even clients at our monthly meetings. • Take advantage of all of the continuing education offered every month. ESSA • Attend the lectures, expos, and shows sponsored by UNLV and our other partners. M • And of course, we always have a few key opportunities for you on committees and event groups within S the Chapter. ’ After all, the American Institute of Architects and the Las Vegas Chapter belongs to you. Make the most of it. RESIDENT P 3 JANUARY MEMBERS MEETING – “KICK’IN IT WITH THE ART & DESIGN COLLABORATIVE” JANUARY 22, 2014 AIA Las Vegas and the newly formed “Southern Nevada Art & De- sign Collaborative” will provide a joint meeting for the members of all the affiliated organizations on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014. The purpose is to kick-off the New Year by providing information to all our members regarding the member benefits…meetings and events that each organization has planned for the year. It’s a great way to meet and network with friends and associates who are members of ASID, ASLA, CSI, SMPS, AIGA, AIAS, APA, Colab, Green Chips, NAIOP, Sierra Club, UNLV DDC, USGBC, Women in Construction and the City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts. If you want to know what’s going on in your community and what to expect in the coming year, then you can’t miss this meeting. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Historic Fifth Street School at 5:30PM. Each organization will have a table top display and will provide information on their programs and events for 2014. In addition, a spokesperson for each group will have five minutes to introduce their plans for 2014. There will be plenty of complimentary food and drinks as well. Get a jump on the year and don’t miss this chance to see what’s going on in your world. AND DON’T FORGET: In the pre-meeting held in the Gallery at 4:00PM….. the “I’M IN LV MENTORING PROGRAM” will get underway with the for- mation of teams…. Announcement of team names and members…..and launching of the 2014 Mentoring Games! S Click here to RSVP G EETIN M FEBRUARY MEMBERS MEETING – THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY FEBRUARY 19, 2014 IP H Our nation and our workforce are both becoming more diverse. The share of people of color in the United States is increasing; more women are entering the labor force; and gay* and transgender individuals are making vital EMBERS contributions to our economy, while being increasingly open about who they are. To that end, businesses that M embrace diver¬sity have a more solid footing in the mar- ketplace than others. Our February Member Meeting will explore “The Impor- tance of Diversity” in the workplace. A diverse work- force combines workers from different backgrounds and experiences that together breed a more creative, innovative, and productive workforce. The AIA’s view on diversity is that our profession should be as diverse as the community that we serve. Our membership, and individuals in the profession in general, should closely mirror the mix of diversity in the community. At the moment the Architectural profession, according to the statistical data collected regarding the AIA’s licensed mem- bers, is comprised predominantly of white males. When compared to other similar professions, such as doctors or lawyers, it is easy to see that diversity is lacking in our field. Therefore, the AIA has undertaken the task of enhancing diversity in our membership and our profession to bring it closer in line with other similar professions and the makeup of our community as it is today. Join us on February 19th, 5:30PM at The Center for an enlightening discussion on “The Importance of Diversity”. Click here to RSVP 4 AIA LAS VEGAS UNBUILT DESIGN AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES A juried program for theoretical, academic and unbuilt architecture The AIA Las Vegas Unbuilt Design Awards Program is specifically designed to recognize imag- ination, ingenuity, resourcefulness and vision where the projects are not necessarily required to conform to the realities of constructed work.