Friday, March 31, 2006

Pedestal-style Drafting Table

Nestler Konstrukteur pedestal-style drafting table for sale in good condition.
6.5' x 3.25' table swivels 360 degrees. Foot pedal operates hydraulics for height adjustment. Also includes attached tray. BEST OFFER

Mutoh Model S drafting arm for sale with an attached lamp in good condition- BEST OFFER
If interested in either- please call 925-639-9633


For more information: call 925-639-9633

California Students: Mel Ferris Scholarship

From the California Architectural Foundation:

2006 Mel Ferris Scholarship Information
Ability + Effort = $$$$

Do you have the desire, portfolio and need to continue your architectural education? If so, don’t miss this opportunity! The California Architectural Foundation is committed to assisting architecture students with the rising costs of education. The Mel Ferris Scholarship can help you to receive recognition for academic design achievements and financial assistance to pursue your educational goals. Funds are unrestricted and can be used to support you architectural education. Application materials are now available.

Click here to download the Mel Ferris Application materials.

Important Dates:
March 1, 2006 - Scholarship Applications Open
May 1, 2006 - Deadline for Receipt of Applications
May 19, 2006 - Scholarship Applications Evaluated
June 1, 2006 - Scholarship Recipients Notified
November 3, 2006 - Scholarship Recipients Honored at AIACC Desert Practice Conference


For more information: Celeste La Bonte, CAF Liaison at clabonte@aiacc.org.

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Models for the Future of Architecture Profession

Models for the Future of Architecture Profession: The Risks, Rewards, and Opportunites of Technology

June 6, 2006
Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites
Los Angeles, CA

The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community has identified three emerging technologies: building information modeling, collaboration, and interoperability. By exploring ways in which the architect can leverage new technologies to assume the critical role of project information manager, the conference will continue to build upon past TAP conference themes.

For more information:
http://www.aia.org/tap_models06

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Cal Poly Architecture Students to Showcase Thesis Designs

COALESCE EXHIBITION
Cal Poly Campus, San Luis Obispo
May 26-29, 2006

Cal Poly fifth-year architecture students will exhibit their design-studio thesis work on campus during “Coalesce,” one of the largest architecture and design exhibitions between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The event culminates a year of thesis work by more than 180 graduating architecture students, who were allowed to choose their own topics from the Cal Poly architecture program’s many options.

The exhibit begins Friday, May 26, with an opening reception from 3 to 6 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium in the University Union. It continues over Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.

The event is free and open to the public.

For information: (805) 748-8330 or visit
www.arch.calpoly.edu

Conference and Expo on Residential Green Building

WEST COAST GREEN
The largest Conference and Expo on Residential Green Building in the Country

September 28-30, 2006
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco.

The first of its kind, West Coast Green is poised to become the premier venue for residential building professionals in the western United States. While new green events emerge every year, this conference and expo represents the largest milestone yet in the residential green building movement. It not only exceeds the scale and scope of any other residential green building event, but also employs the most exciting innovations in conference design and visionary content.

For more information: (800) 419-1282 or
www.westcoastgreen.com

Seeking Architects & Engineers to teach High School Electives

High Tech High Bayshore is planning to offer elective classes in architecture engineering, robotics, marine biology, multimedia and computer science for the 2006 -07 school year. Professionals who have not previously taught are encouraged to apply for these positions. At High Tech High students engage in interdisciplinary projects, meet with personal advisors and participate in internships, where they have a chance to apply what they learn to adult-world challenges.

Interested applicants please send resumes to:
jfeldman@bayshore.hightechhigh.org.

For more information: Linda Stevenin, 650-381-0100 x212 or
www.hightechhigh.org

Friday, March 24, 2006

Paffard Keatinge-Clay

From DOCOMOMO:

"Paffard Keatinge-Clay - March 25th.
Join us for a discussion and tour with Paffard Keatinge-Clay at the San Francisco Art Institute & the San Francisco State University Student Union on Saturday Morning, March 25th at 10 am, 800 Chestnut Street. Lecture at 10 am Tour of the Art Institute Addition from 10:45 to 11:30 Reconvene at the San Francisco State Student Union on the SFSU campus from 12 to 12:45, at the rooftop amphitheater.


A new book documenting PKC’s oeuvre is being published by SciARC press and will be available for signing by both the author and subject at this unique event. See the book at artbooks.com and amazon.com. The tour coincides with an exhibition of Paffard Keatinge-Clay’s work at the SciARC gallery in Los Angeles.

RSVP to: pkctour@yahoo.com
Tour size is limited, so please rsvp promptly.
Suggested donation is $10/person
Presented by Docomomo US/Northern California chapter.


For more information: www.docomomo-us.org

Berkeley Design Office to Share


Berkeley Design Office to Share

Wanted: Architect or Interior Designer to share beautiful furnished office with Designer and part-time Assistant. Class A space. $1000/mo.
Included: DSL, copy, fax, design library, lunch/conference area, patio, parking.

For More Information: Contact Ellen Slack, ASID CID 510-845-3936 eslack@interior-dimensions.biz

TALC's 9th Annual Summit

4/1/06
TALC's 9th Annual Summit
This year's summit will feature strategy sessions to tap the power of planning and working together and training sessions to deepen and broaden your knowledge and effectiveness.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: First Unitarian Church- 685 14th St. in downtown Oakland
Cost: Pre-registration $10; $20 at the door, which includes breakfast, lunch, materials, and free valet bike parking. Self-report for CES!

For more information: hoang@transcoalition.org

Attend the AIA National Convention in LA for free!

New AIA Members—Attend the AIA National Convention in Los Angeles for free!

Join the AIA and attend the 2006 convention at no cost. All new architect and associate members (including members whose status has changed from Assoc. AIA to AIA) who join between May 22, 2005, and March 31, 2006, are invited to attend the 2006 annual convention free of charge. This value (up to $675) will give you the opportunity to spend time with your colleagues and peers and experience the full benefit of your membership.

For more information: sidney@aiaeb.org

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Tour Natoma Architects (Stanley Saitowitz's Office)

From Rick Leitzinger, Assoc. AIA:

"Our first Cat-a-lyst event for 2006 is finally here. Stanley Saitowitz has graciously offered to take point on a new season of office and building tours. Come join us Saturday, March 25th at 1022 Natoma Street, San Francisco. The tour will start at 11:00 AM. We look forward to see you there. Should be lots of fun and very informative.

Stanley Saitowitz AIA, principal of Stanley Saitowitz Office/Natoma Architects Inc, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a degree in architecture from the University of Witwaterstand, Johannesburg and a Masters in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, where he is currently a professor. He lectures extensively in the US and abroad. His work is published in local and international magazines, and his paintings, drawings and models exhibited in numerous galleries and museums.

Her are just a few examples of his work that you might be familiar with:

Beth Sholom
Sited at the intersection of Park Presidio and Clements Street, the project’s early plans called for the establishment of a pair of religious structures; one, a neo-classical Christen Science Church, the other a Congregation Beth Sholom whose two buildings sit on a plinth, forming an elevated courtyard. The first building is a masonry sanctuary, the second, a radiant cube housing all other spaces of the congregation.

Oxbow
The Oxbow School is a one semester fine arts program for high school juniors from public and independent schools nationwide. It offers students the opportunity for in depth study and practice of the visual arts. The school has been initiated by Robert Mondovi and Ann Hatch.

Be sure to RSVP with Connie Barton, Executive Director, AIASMC
650 348 5133
aiasmc@ix.netcom.com"

For more information: AIA San Mateo County 650/348-5133

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

RFQ: Shiley Eye Center Clinical Expansion

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) will select an Executive Architect to prepare construction and bid documents and provide construction administration phase services for the Shiley Eye Center Clinical Expansion, located at the UCSD Medical Center, La Jolla campus. This project consists of the preparation of construction documents as well as providing bid phase and construction administration phase services for the Shiley Eye Center Clinical Expansion.

CO Architects of Los Angeles, California, the original architect for the facility, has provided the preliminary design for this project. In conformance with the Public Contract Code and University policy, when the proposed scope of services is expected to result in a contract amount that exceeds $100,000, the University is required to conduct a formal consultant selection process. Since the anticipated amount for the services required in support of this project will exceed that threshold, the University will make the selection in accordance with such procedures. The estimated cost of construction is $5,200,000 at CCCI 4835.

For more information:
Holli Nicewander
Administrative Services Manager
UCSD Facilities Design & Construction
10280 N. Torrey Pines Road, Suite 470
La Jolla, CA 92093-0916
(858) 534-7484
www.fdc.ucsd.edu

BAYA Happy Hour

The next Bay Area Young Architects (BAYA) Happy Hour is:
Thursday March 23, 2006
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location: The Attic, 3336 24th Street, San Francisco

For more information: Jill Finn, Assoc. AIA, jcf2525@gmail.com, 415.531.0374

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Truitt & White Open House

From Allied Member Richard Dameron:

"Don’t miss the Truitt & White Open House
Showcasing the newest window and door products for your next project

March 23, 2006
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Truitt & White Window and Door Showroom
1831 Second Street, Berkeley

Please join us in our New Window and Door Showroom as we showcase the newest products and materials you’ll be using in 2006.

Check out the leading products and demonstrations including:

Marvin Windows and Doors
New bi-fold exterior door and casement push-out window
TruStile Doors
Velux
Redesigned SunTunnel and new operable curb-mount skylights
Liberty Valley custom Rediscovered Wood Doors
Andersen Windows and Doors
New insert window

And more including refreshments and door prizes!

For more information: Please RSVP to Patrice Parame at
pparame@truittandwhite.com or 510 841-0511"

Monday, March 20, 2006

Job Opportunity: California Building Standards Commission

Needed: Executive Director
California Building Standards Commission (BSC)

Please send your resumes:
resumes@cps.ca.gov

The filling date for this position: April 7, 2006

For more information:
http://www.cps.ca.gov/ExecutiveSearch/Recruitments/exgm/ed_cbsc.asp or 916 263-1401

OAK KNOLL PROJECT

Second community workshop of Oak Knoll

March 29, 2006
6 pm - 8 pm

The Hilton Oakland Airport
International Ballroom
1 Hegenberger Road, Oakland

For more information: www.OakKnollCommunity.com

AIA San Francisco's 2006 Design Awards Gala

AIA San Francisco announces their 2006 Design Awards Gala

Thursday, April 6, 5:30-9:30 pm
Terra, 511 Harrison Street (at First Street), San Francisco

For more information:
www.aiasf.org/awards or call 415.362.7397

Berkeley Firm Finalists in Bridge Competition

From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Berkeley firm finalist:

"7 finalists chosen in West End Bridge competition: Winner's design will guide construction of pedestrian/bicycle crossing. By Patricia Lowry -- Bridgescape; Endres Ware; Index Space Architecture; La Dallman Architects; Llonch + Vidalle Architecture; TEN Arquitectos; West 8"

America's Top 10 Green Hospitals.

From The Green Guide Institute:

"America's Top 10 Green Hospitals. By Kim Weller, AIA -- Architects Boulder Associates/OZ Architecture; Anshen + Allen/Gordon H Chong Partners; Guenther 5 Architects; Zimmer Gunsul Frasca; Mahlum Architects"

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Berkeley Design Office to Share


Berkeley Design Office to Share

Wanted: Architect or Interior Designer to share beautiful furnished office with Designer and part-time Assistant. Class A space. $1000/mo.

Included: DSL, copy, fax, design library, lunch/conference area, patio, parking.

For More Information: Contact Ellen Slack, ASID CID 510-845-3936
eslack@interior-dimensions.biz

Monday, March 13, 2006

COTE Forum: Energy Efficiency in Design and Construction in Europe

Wednesday 3/22/06
COTE Forum: Energy Efficiency in Design and Construction in Europe
Bring a brown bag lunch to the first Committee on the Environment Forum for 2006. Nabih Tahan, AIA will present ways for the American Building Industry to catch up to the Europeans in terms of energy efficiency, comfort and air quality.


Focus will be placed on: Progression of design and construction of homes in Europe, from Low Energy Homes (1990’s) to Passive Homes (2000’s); How automation and industrialization of design and construction has resulted in quality, energy efficient and healthy homes; and “Back to basics”: integrating design, building physics, engineered building envelopes and honesty in construction.

Time: Noon-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street , Oakland .
Contact Person: Erick Mikiten, AIA
Cost: None (This is a brown bag lunch)
1.5 AIA CES/LU


For More Information: info@aiaeb.org

Project Opportunity

From James Stehr, AIA:

"I learned of the following opportunity recently, and I urge any member interested to contact the Sandy Hathaway directly. I told her I'd send referrals her way.

PROJECT: REPLACE EXISTING CHILD CARE FACILITY IN CONCORD CA Prospective Client: Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Ms. Sandy Hathaway, Director; Tel: 925 685 6633 Services Needed: Site master planning, architectural design and construction documents plus soils-civil-structural engineering.
Schedule: Fast as possible.
Fees: None in cash. Need donated services in return for lots of publicity on this major charitable project. Project Site Area: 20,000 SF portion of larger 50,000 SF+ contiguous PUD zoned holding.
Location: Project Site: 1506 Mendocino Drive, NE corner of Clayton Road and Mendocino, Concord. Total PUD Land Area: West end of block bounded by Clayton, Mendocino and Modoc Court.

Existing Building Area: 3,700 SF

Project Description: The Bay Area Crisis Nursery is planning a "Miracle Make-Over and Blitz-ReBuild" of their existing facility to the point of total demolition of the existing structure and rebuilding it virtually matching the existing footprint. As-built drawings are available. The driver of this "Replacement In Kind" approach is the desire to avoid the need for a re-certification of the facility for this state-regulated use. The existing building is a 1-story, flat-roof structure with an addition that has settled, probably due to drainage problems, that has caused cracking at its intersection with the main building. Sandy has the blessings of the city for their project, and she's planning a media blitz as well.

For More Information: Ms. Sandy Hathaway, Director; Tel: 925 685 6633

Code Adoption Stateholders Meeting: Open to Public

The State Fire Marshal will be hosting a public meeting for stakeholders interested in fire and life safety issues relating to the adoption of the new California Building and Fire Codes. The meeting will be held on Friday, March 24 beginning at 10:00 AM at the Dr. Martin Luther King Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., Rooms 225-229, San Jose, CA .

Individuals will have an opportunity to speak during the meeting. We recommend that stakeholders also provide a written copy of any code recommendations or concerns presented for the State Fire Marshal’s consideration. Additional information relating to the SFM Code Adoption Project can be found on our website at http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/CodeAdoptionProcess.html

For More Information: nancy.wolfe@fire.ca.gov

Managing Catastrophe in the American Metropolis

From UC Berkeley's Program on Housing and Urban Policy:

You are cordially invited to attend "Risking House and Home: Managing Catastrophe in the American Metropolis," the Seventh Annual Berkeley Conference on Housing and Urban Policy, to be held on Friday, March 24th, 2006, in the Andersen Auditorium at the Haas School of Business on the Berkeley campus. This year our conference commemorates the upcoming centennial of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire and addresses issues made prominent by Hurricane Katrina and other recent disasters.

For more Information: http://urbanpolicy.berkeley.edu/2006conference.htm

Monday, March 06, 2006

Conference: The Architecture of Sustainability

From AIA's Committees on the Environment and Design:

"A recent article in ArchNewsNow features the upcoming COD/COTE conference and ideas competition. Read the complete article by Kyle Copas in the latest issue of ArchNewsNow
here.

The Architecture of Sustainability conference coming up May 4–7, cosponsored by the AIA Committee on Design (COD) and Committee on the Environment (COTE), promises to open new forms of dialogue on design excellence and environmental innovation and marks an unprecedented collaboration between the two committees. “The combination creates a perfect synergy,” remarks Greg Mella, AIA, LEED, one of the conference cochairs and a COTE representative. “Sustainability enriches design just as much as design enriches sustainability.”

Updates

Please return the reservation form for
conference lodging at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Training Center as soon as possible.

The deadline for the
“House for an Ecologist” Design Ideas Competition has been extended to March 17.

For More Information:
Contact
Kathleen Lane with any questions or concerns."

ArchVoices Competition Now Open

From Jess Wendover, Assoc. AIA, AIA Associate Regional Director:

The 2006 ArchVoices Essay Competition is now officially open. this year's first prize has increased to $1,356 Cash (The base cost of NCARB's ARE+IDP) plus The Complete Kaplan ARE Learning System (Valued at $1,128.95).

Eligibility, topic info, deadlines, jurors, etc., can all be found at:
http://competition.archvoices.org/Home.htm