Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Elevator Techonology - Where Its Been, Where Its Going

Gain a better understanding of the complex world of elevators. Learn about the major changes in the elevator industry as we unveil the major differences in conventional elevator technology.

By understanding what separates traditional traction elevators and traditional hydraulic elevators, you will be able to decide which application would best suit your needs. Discover the biggest advance of the elevator industry: the advent of the MRL or Machine Room-Less elevator. This innovation in the elevator industry is widely considered the successor to the standard hydraulic due to its higher quality and its oil-free focus on a more "green" elevator. We will discuss how the standard MRL elevator operates and the different variety of options an architect has in relation to the MRL. Lastly, the presentation will cover some of the future movements within the elevator industry and open the door for any elevator related questions.

Speakers:

John Miller is a New Equipment Sales Representative for KONE Elevators specializing in low-rise sales in the Bay Area. Primarily focusing in the design help and sales of buildings up to 10 floors, his sales territory extends from Monterey to Santa Rosa. John presents numerous presentations each month about elevator technology throughout the Bay Area.

Kate Dalton is a Senior Sales Representative with KONE Inc. With over 10 years of experience in the elevator industry, Kate offers a wealth of knowledge for a wide variety of projects including specialized knowledge regarding hospital/medical projects in Northern California.

3/10/10

Elevator Technology - Where Its Been, Where Its Going

Presented by John Miller and Kate Dalton of KONE Elevators. Gain a better understanding of the complex world of elevators.

Time: Noon - 1:00pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None; this forum is open to all. Please RSVP.

1 CES LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Friday, January 15, 2010

Less Is More: Passive Solar In Residential Design

In March, for one month only, COTE will meet on the first Friday of the month rather than the last.

Join us on March 5 to learn the design principles of a passive solar home and how it differs from a LEED or Green Point rated home. Lisa Marshall, AIA, Senior Green Building Consultant at KEMA Green Building Services and Daisy Allen, green building specialist involved in LEED consulting and GreenPoint Rating will present. The residents will also be available for questions.

This presentation will explain and document the design principles of a passive solar home and how it differs from a LEED or Green Point rated home, based on an example project built in Nebraska for the presenter’s parents, who will also be available to answer questions from a users’ point of view.

You will learn how the Passive House concept ties a building to its site and provides an architectural solution that’s designed ‘for’ the environment. You’ll learn how “less is more” and how the size of a home can have a huge impact on its energy efficiency. The audience will also learn the difference between active and passive solar solutions, and how their implementation combined with adequate building insulation and careful detailing of the building envelope can reduce the energy load and carbon footprint of a Passive home.

Daisy Allen is a green building specialist involved in LEED consulting, GreenPoint Rating, and green building program development and research. Ms. Allen primarily focuses on consulting for multifamily projects seeking GreenPoint Rated and/or LEED-H certifications. She has also aided KEMA’s Sustainable Buildings and Operations team in developing LEED submittals for LEED-NC (new construction) and LEED-CS (core and shell) commercial projects. Ms. Allen is a LEED AP, LEED AP+ Homes and a certified GreenPoint Rater. Ms. Allen graduated from Oberlin College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Economics and Environmental Studies.

Lisa Marshall, AIA is a Senior Green Building Consultant of KEMA’s Green Building Services. Ms. Marshall is a licensed architect in the state of Colorado and specializes in sustainable building, energy savings and the use of environmentally friendly materials in construction. Prior to joining KEMA, Ms. Marshall worked for over 10 years in the architectural field providing architectural services such as project management, design, construction documentation and construction administration for firms such as Gensler, Sink Combs Dethlefs and Leo A Daly. She also served as a Project Manager for Jones Lang LaSalle working with clients such as Bank of America on the Critical Facilities team. Lisa has experience working with residential single family homes and multifamily complexes as well and many commercial building types such as recreation centers, office buildings, data centers, mixed use centers, animal shelters, hospitals, libraries, banks, government agencies and casinos.


3/5/10
Committee on the Environment Forum: Less Is More: Passive Solar in Nebraska
Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Contact: 510/464-3600
Cost: None; this program open to all. Please RSVP.
1.5 CES/HSW/SD LUs

Fore more information: 510/464-3600

RFP: CSU Architectural Prequalification

The Prequalification Application window for 2010/2011 is open through April 10, 2010

Trustee policy requires all architectural firms seeking commissions on major capital projects to be prequalified. The CSU Office of the Chancellor has established an annual prequalification process to fulfill this requirement. Prequalification for architectural firms is issued on an annual basis effective July 1st thru June 30th of each year.

For more information: http://www.calstate.edu/cpdc/ae/prequal/

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Greening Your Building with Wood - Sustainable Design Considerations for Non-Residential Buildings

Join Lisa Podesto, PE of WoodWorks to learn how wood construction can contribute to green building. We will dispel common myths about forestry management, explains wood's role in the three “R”s, and discusses how wood contributes to the occupant environment. We will also review how wood products can positively affect climate change. Topics include: the role of CO2, the carbon cycle and current events. Examples showing how wood compares to other materials will also be shown. Using scientifically-based life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, this session demonstrates why wood products are better for the environment than other materials in terms of indicators such as embodied energy, air and water pollution and global warming potential. LCA is becoming the world standard for evaluating the sustainability of materials and assemblies and improving environmentally based decision-making. The tools available to conduct LCA for buildings and components will be introduced as well.


Lisa Podesto, PE is a California licensed professional engineering and Technical Director for the Wood Products Council initiative, WoodWorks, which serves to promote wood in the non-residential building industry. For 6 years prior to joining the WoodWorks initiative Lisa was a Project Manager and a Design Engineer specializing in wood design. She earned her BS in General Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and her MS in Civil Engineering from San Francisco State University. She is the current Chair of the SEAOCC Sustainable Design Committee, an active member of the SEAONC Sustainable Design Committee and also participates on the state wide SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee. She is also a member of ASCE and SWE.


2/25/10
Lunchtime Learning Pleasanton: Greening your Building with Wood - Sustainable Design Considerations for Non-Residential Buildings
Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Location: Dahlin Group, 5865 Owens Dr., Pleasanton
Contact: 510/464-3600
Cost: None; this program is open to all. Please RSVP.
1.5 CES/HSW/SD

For more information: 510/464-3600

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

UCSD Selection of Project Logistics Coordinator - UCSDEast Campus Health Sciences Projects

The University of California, San Diego, will be selecting a Project Logistics Coordinator (PLC) to perform master scheduling and reporting; site logistics, traffic and parking coordination; utilities and infrastructure support; and program coordination for the East Campus Health Sciences projects that are currently in planning, design, and construction. These projects, with a total budget of over $1 billion, are depicted in Exhibit 1.

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Health Care System operates on the La Jolla campus. This medical center currently supports an acute care hospital and a full spectrum of primary and specialty medical and surgical services. In response to consistently growing demand for such services in the northern portion of the City, and San Diego County in general, UCSD intends to expand and renovate the existing facilities at the La Jolla campus (also known as the “East Campus”), primarily by adding inpatient capacity at Thornton Hospital as well as adding supporting research and clinic facilities.

PLC firms wishing to be considered should submit the fully completed Statement of Qualifications, Pre-qualification Questionnaire, Hourly Fee Schedule and 3 to 5 Project Descriptions on a single CD/DVD, all items included on the CD/DVD must PDF files. Level 1 submittals are due to this office no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2010.

UCSD requests that interested firms refrain from contacting any other party regarding this program. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, color, ethnicity, and national origin have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University.

For more information: Technical questions regarding the scope of the program should be directed to James Gillie, Senior Director of Construction Services (858) 534-7303, or Rick Webb, East Campus Program Support (619) 540-6394. Please visit our website at www.fdc.ucsd.edu, select the Design Professionals tab and then the RFQ Other Services tab to access the Request for Qualification package.


Friday, January 08, 2010

City of Walnut Creek Design Review Commission opening

It is for a 3-year term and residency in the City of Walnut Creek is not required. The City is encouraging Architects and specifically Landscape Architects to apply.

The recruitment opens today, January 7, 2010 and concludes on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

The application (attached) is also available on the City's website at www.walnut-creek.org; at the City Clerk's office, 1666 N. Main St., 3rd floor, Walnut Creek. You can request one be mailed to you by phone, email or fax: (925) 943-5818 olds@walnut-creek.org FAX: (925) 256-3599.

Applications must be received by the City Clerk by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Additional instruction and details are included on the application.

For more information: Patrice M. (925) 943-5819 Direct Line olds@walnut-creek.org


Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Vectorworks User Group: Architectural Workflow Using Vectorworks

Join the Northern California Vectorworks User Group to learn about architectural workflow using Vectorworks. We'll go through an architectural project from SD to CD and discuss the pros and cons of various workflows. We will discuss how files are structured, what has drawn 2D vs. 3D, the use of other software and hand drawings, the use of sheet layers vs. design layers, the use of templates vs. VW automation, as well as how sections, elevations and details are handled.


After attending this user group you will understand various architectural workflows using VW and how a project might flow from SD to CD. You will also understand the pros and cons of drawing various elements in 2D vs. 3D and understand how to use template to "automate" generation of SD and CD documentation.


1/12/10

Vectorworks User Group: Architectural Workflow Using Vectorworks

Time: 7:00pm 9:00pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: 510/464-3600 or Bill Engelhardt

Cost: None; this user group is open to all. Please RSVP.

1.5 CES

For more information: 510/464-3600

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Folger Ranch House Remodel

http://www.openspace.org/news/request_for_proposals.asp

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) is pleased to invite qualified architectural design firms to provide professional services for the Folger Ranch House Remodel in unincorporated San Mateo County near the Town of La Honda. This project consists of the design and preparation of bid documents for tenant improvements of a one-story ranch house, approximately 1,900 square feet in size, and the design of a water storage and treatment system for the residence. The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit firms to work with the District and provide the necessary architectural and engineering services for the implementation of this project.

Download the Complete Project Package
Complete project information is contained within the project package, which is available online. Please visit the District's Request for Proposals page <http://openspace.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf60d90ac20de1d557d559b1e&id=3ac574567c&e=c3272d86ca> to download the entire project package. Proposals are due in the District’s Administrative Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Any proposals received after this time will be sent back unopened.

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site Tour
A mandatory pre-proposal site tour will take place at the project site at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20. Please RSVP with Jeannie Buscaglia by January 18 at 5:00 p.m. <mailto:jbuscaglia@openspace.org?subject=RSVP%20Folger%20Ranch%20House%20Site%20Tour> Please see the RFP for more information.


For more information: Please contact
Erica Simmons if you have any questions.

Erica Simmons, Project Manager
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
esimmons@openspace.org
(650) 691-1200

Monday, January 04, 2010

"Reflections on the Architectural Design of the Cathedral of Christ the Light" Lecture by Craig Hartman, FAIA

Suggested donation: $5.00
Tickets can be purchased in advance or the evening of the lecture.
Will call for tickets will be located in the Parish gift shop adjacent to the Cathedral.

Date: January 8, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA

A reception will follow the lecture.

For more information: Directions to the Cathedral can be found at www.ctlcathedral.org

MTC Seeks Policy Advisors

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is recruiting for 27 individuals to become members of the Policy Advisory Council, a new advisory committee created by the Commission in November 2009. The mission of the new citizen panel will be to advise MTC on transportation policies in the San Francisco Bay Area, incorporating diverse perspectives relating to the environment, the economy and social equity. Some of the issues that this new panel might be asked to advise on include:

  • Regional planning efforts linking transportation, housing and land use plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • An MTC project to improve the cost-effectiveness of the region's public transportation system and pursue strategies to secure new revenues for this system.
For More information: http://www.mtc.ca.gov/get_involved/advisory/

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