From Chris McEntee, National AIA EVP:
Word has come to the Institute of the passing of the AIA’s 60th President, George M. Notter Jr., FAIA. George died peacefully on the day after Christmas.
George joined the AIA shortly after becoming registered in the mid 60s and quickly became passionately involved in the life of his professional community, first as a member of the Boston Society of Architects’ Professional Services Committee between 1968 and 1972, and eventually as National President in 1984. An eloquent advocate for public outreach, he encouraged greater interaction between architects and the public. In an article that appeared in Engineering News Record shortly after assuming the AIA Presidency, he was quoted as saying: “When the public begins to share in the design experience and understands what architects do, then they’ll want more of it, I’m sure.”
A founding principal of the firm Anderson Notter Finegold, which later became Notter Finegold & Alexander, he was a leader in planning related to urban areas, the design of new structures in urban areas, and the adaptive use and preservation of historic buildings and districts. Nationally known as a pioneering preservationist and creative enthusiast of adaptive use, George Notter would today be recognized as an early advocate of sustainability and urban regeneration.
Made a Fellow of the Institute in 1978, he was also an Honorary Fellow in the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a Member of Honor of La Federacion de Collegios de Arquitectos de la Republica Mexicana. He is survived by his wife, Bett, and two sons, David and Jamie.
In response to inquiries about contributions, the family has asked that memorial gifts honoring the memory of George Notter may be made either to the American Architectural Foundation or to the AIA College of Fellows.
Additional details about President Notter and the memorial service this Sunday, December 30, can be found in a blog written by his son, Jamie:
http://www.getmejamienotter.com/getmejamienotter/2007/12/george-m-notter.html.
I join with all of you, his colleagues and friends, in mourning the loss of an inspired
architect, teacher, writer, and leader of the profession.
Chris McEntee
Executive Vice President/CEO
The American Institute of Architects
Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Landscape Architect Instructor Saught
Chabot College in Hayward is looking for an instructor for their landscape architecture class for the spring semester.
The school is Chabot College in Hayward.
The class is Arch 16: Landscape Architecture, for two units
The term is the spring semester, which begins Tuesday, January 22nd.
The time is 6-9:50 PM on Tuesdays.
For more information: Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities - Gene Groppetti, reachable at ggroppetti@chabotcollege.edu or at 510.723.6828.
The school is Chabot College in Hayward.
The class is Arch 16: Landscape Architecture, for two units
The term is the spring semester, which begins Tuesday, January 22nd.
The time is 6-9:50 PM on Tuesdays.
For more information: Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities - Gene Groppetti, reachable at ggroppetti@chabotcollege.edu or at 510.723.6828.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
RFQ: Surgical Suite Expansion and Renovation/Tenant Improvements at the UCSD Shiley Eye Center
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) will select an Executive Architect to perform program and conceptual floor plan diagram confirmation, construction cost confirmation, conceptual construction phasing analysis, HVAC capacity analysis, design, construction and bid documents, and provide construction phase services for the Surgical Suite Expansion and Renovation/Tenant Improvements at the UCSD Shiley Eye Center. The approximate total construction cost for the renovation is estimated to be approximately $1,100,000 at CCCI 4981.
Contact Sidney Sweeney for copies of the Request for Qualification document, University Form Attachment B, and Standard Form 330.
Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
For more information: Holli Nicewander Administrative Services Manager UCSD Facilities Design & Construction 10280 N. Torrey Pines Road, Suite 470 La Jolla, CA 92037-0916 (858) 534-7484 (858) 534-8579 fax www.fdc.ucsd.edu
Contact Sidney Sweeney for copies of the Request for Qualification document, University Form Attachment B, and Standard Form 330.
Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
For more information: Holli Nicewander Administrative Services Manager UCSD Facilities Design & Construction 10280 N. Torrey Pines Road, Suite 470 La Jolla, CA 92037-0916 (858) 534-7484 (858) 534-8579 fax www.fdc.ucsd.edu
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
GREEN FURRY MONKEYS
Date: Jan. 10, 2008
Time: High noon.
Location: AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay St., Oakland
Cost: $3 (free for AIA/EB members)
Early in December 2007, a few thousand diplomats, politicians, famous personalities and scientists descended on a remote paradise, Bali, mostly in small private jets that had to be parked on an adjacent island because there wasn't enough ramp space for all of them, to discuss climate change and how countries should address it. In particular they were concerned about a follow on to the Kyoto Protocol, which would be more strict and effective. They were also extremely interested in the problem of crafting offsets which would allow relatively wealthy and developed countries to buy their way out of goals for carbon emission reductions which they could not, due to practical political considerations, meet.
A veteran Small Firm Forum member tried to make sense of all this, the new green revolution, and the implications for small scale architects and their clients in his reflections during the day without success. But some pot must have gone to simmer because that night, after a day of seeing the word "green" a hundred times, said veteran found himself sitting at the wheel of his car, stopped at a stop sign when out of the corner of his eye, moving from left to right in the cross walk was a green furry monkey. Soon thereafter many others followed, and a trickle became a swarm. Sensing some danger in this wandering, ambling army of green-ness, said Small Firm Forum veteran noticed that his window was open and quickly proceeded to close it. It was a difficult hand crank window that just wouldn't seem to go up fast enough. But finally it was done and breathing a sigh of relief he turned his head to the right and there he was, a green furry monkey sitting in the passenger seat.
At our first meeting of 2008, we will explore The Color, in small practice. Bring your experiences and help us understand the difference between dream and reality. Bring some good questions and give some thought to questions like these:
What are we doing in our practices/firms operationally that we did not do a couple years ago that might be considered more environmentally friendly?
Is there anything we should be doing that is just too inconvenient?
Are we going to be able to manage this field of sustainability or are we in the end going to resort to having another regular consultant on the team?
How hard should/can we push clients?
People who can afford to hire us are reasonably well off. Should those less well off be held to a stricter and more inconvenient set of conservation measures?
What is the low hanging fruit in terms of products or concepts that we can incorporate into our work which will make them more environmentally friendly?
What is your experience with your clients? Are they consistent in their commitment/reservations about color architecture?
See you there for a lively discussion, and have a great Holiday Season and New Year.
---------------
Donald has given us a provocative challenge. Contact him at donald@more-than-construction.com or just come on January 10 and join the debate.
For More Information Contact: Catherine Roha, AIA - Architect
for faster response please phone 510-845-1833
Time: High noon.
Location: AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay St., Oakland
Cost: $3 (free for AIA/EB members)
Early in December 2007, a few thousand diplomats, politicians, famous personalities and scientists descended on a remote paradise, Bali, mostly in small private jets that had to be parked on an adjacent island because there wasn't enough ramp space for all of them, to discuss climate change and how countries should address it. In particular they were concerned about a follow on to the Kyoto Protocol, which would be more strict and effective. They were also extremely interested in the problem of crafting offsets which would allow relatively wealthy and developed countries to buy their way out of goals for carbon emission reductions which they could not, due to practical political considerations, meet.
A veteran Small Firm Forum member tried to make sense of all this, the new green revolution, and the implications for small scale architects and their clients in his reflections during the day without success. But some pot must have gone to simmer because that night, after a day of seeing the word "green" a hundred times, said veteran found himself sitting at the wheel of his car, stopped at a stop sign when out of the corner of his eye, moving from left to right in the cross walk was a green furry monkey. Soon thereafter many others followed, and a trickle became a swarm. Sensing some danger in this wandering, ambling army of green-ness, said Small Firm Forum veteran noticed that his window was open and quickly proceeded to close it. It was a difficult hand crank window that just wouldn't seem to go up fast enough. But finally it was done and breathing a sigh of relief he turned his head to the right and there he was, a green furry monkey sitting in the passenger seat.
At our first meeting of 2008, we will explore The Color, in small practice. Bring your experiences and help us understand the difference between dream and reality. Bring some good questions and give some thought to questions like these:
What are we doing in our practices/firms operationally that we did not do a couple years ago that might be considered more environmentally friendly?
Is there anything we should be doing that is just too inconvenient?
Are we going to be able to manage this field of sustainability or are we in the end going to resort to having another regular consultant on the team?
How hard should/can we push clients?
People who can afford to hire us are reasonably well off. Should those less well off be held to a stricter and more inconvenient set of conservation measures?
What is the low hanging fruit in terms of products or concepts that we can incorporate into our work which will make them more environmentally friendly?
What is your experience with your clients? Are they consistent in their commitment/reservations about color architecture?
See you there for a lively discussion, and have a great Holiday Season and New Year.
---------------
Donald has given us a provocative challenge. Contact him at donald@more-than-construction.com or just come on January 10 and join the debate.
For More Information Contact: Catherine Roha, AIA - Architect
for faster response please phone 510-845-1833
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
AutoCAD Instructor Needed
Laney College, in Oakland CA, seeks qualified individual to teach an Intermediate AutoCAD class using version 2006 (soon to install 2008 Revit/AutoCAD).
The course will be offered in the upcoming 2008 Spring Semester on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Individuals should be able to teach students how to draw multiview/isometric drawing and 3-D modeling and rendering, as well as help students gain familiarity with file transfer and management, and other aspects of AutoCAD as is currently used in the Architectural profession.
Individuals should have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and at least 3 years of experience.
Interested individuals are requested to contact Ron Betts, Laney Arch. Dept. Chair at 510-464-3450 or rbetts@peralta.edu.
Interested individuals may also inquire or discuss additional information regarding pay and other considerations with Dean Peter Crabtree at 510-464-3218, or pcrabtree@peralta.edu.
Transportation poll online now through January 9
Got opinions? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) wants to hear them. MTC is hosting a Web survey on a variety of issues related to transportation, the environment and land development in the Bay Area. What actions do you think the Bay Area should take to relieve traffic congestion, focus future development, and improve the region's transportation network? Now is your chance to tell key decision makers your priorities.
Every four years, MTC updates its regional transportation plan, the region's blueprint for spending federal, state and regional transportation dollars over the next 25 years. The current update, called Transportation 2035, is in full swing, and Bay Area residents now have the opportunity to weigh in online and make their voices heard.
"MTC's Web survey is a great way for all of the Bay Area's residents - from truck drivers to bicyclists - to get involved in the important transportation decisions that affect their everyday lives," said MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor Bill Dodd.
The online survey asks participants questions about greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, housing, improving traffic congestion, and planning and transportation funding priorities in the region. Participants also may compare their personal answers with the results of a telephone poll of 1,800 Bay Area residents conducted by MTC.
To participate in the MTC Web poll now through January 9, 2008, log on to www.mtc.ca.gov/T2035. In addition to the English version, the online survey is available in Spanish and Chinese. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help create a shared vision for the region's transportation network that will help protect the environment, preserve our quality of life and improve mobility over the next 25 years.
MTC is the transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
For more information: www.mtc.ca.gov
Every four years, MTC updates its regional transportation plan, the region's blueprint for spending federal, state and regional transportation dollars over the next 25 years. The current update, called Transportation 2035, is in full swing, and Bay Area residents now have the opportunity to weigh in online and make their voices heard.
"MTC's Web survey is a great way for all of the Bay Area's residents - from truck drivers to bicyclists - to get involved in the important transportation decisions that affect their everyday lives," said MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor Bill Dodd.
The online survey asks participants questions about greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, housing, improving traffic congestion, and planning and transportation funding priorities in the region. Participants also may compare their personal answers with the results of a telephone poll of 1,800 Bay Area residents conducted by MTC.
To participate in the MTC Web poll now through January 9, 2008, log on to www.mtc.ca.gov/T2035. In addition to the English version, the online survey is available in Spanish and Chinese. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help create a shared vision for the region's transportation network that will help protect the environment, preserve our quality of life and improve mobility over the next 25 years.
MTC is the transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
For more information: www.mtc.ca.gov
Friday, December 07, 2007
The Green Affordable Housing Coalition Presents “Green Operations and Maintenance”
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at two case studies of green projects that have emphasized green O&M practices since opening their doors. Bring your property management team and come hear about:
Experiences training property management staff and residents
Challenges, choices and experiences with green cleaning products and O&M techniques
How green products and systems choices have held up
Tools and resources for greening your O&M practices
Case Studies:
Folsom Dore Apartments, a Citizens Housing Corporation property, provides 98 units of affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents with a variety of special needs. The project was completed in February, 2005, and was certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver by the US Green Building Council in October 2006, making it the first San Francisco affordable housing project to receive that level of recognition.
The Plaza Apartments, developed by the Public Initiatives Development Corporation, a non-profit subsidiary of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, provides 106 studio apartments for the formerly chronically homeless of San Francisco. Conard House provides on-site support services, including 5 full-time Case Managers, a full-time Psychiatrist and Nurse as well as a part-time Nurse Practitioner. The Plaza Apartments was completed in December 2005. It is a pilot project for the Redevelopment Agency’s “Green and Sustainable Guidelines” program, as well as being a grantee of Enterprise Foundation’s “Green Communities Initiative.” The Plaza is also LEED registered, and anticipates receiving a “Silver” rating.
Transportation:
AIA East Bay is located in downtown Oakland at the NW Corner of 14th and Clay Streets.
Click here for a map
BART: Exit at the 12th Street/City Center Station.
Parking: Clay Street Garage between 14th and 15th Streets; limited on-street parking
Cost: $15.00. Brown-bag lunch & drinks provided
Registration: Space is limited. Register online at http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=eventsWe appreciate your interest in green affordable housing and look forward to seeing you there!
For more information: Bruce Mast at Bruce@BuildItGreen.org, 510-845-0472 x111.
Women In Architecture: Social
Please join us for the Women in Architecture Social on December 13th at 6pm!
Meet and connect with peers, mentors, friends and new crop of Archichicks- now is your chance to learn from successful and accomplished women architects and influence the up and coming generation!
This event is a casual, free get together open to all at the AIA East Bay office at 1405 Clay Street, Oakland. Please RSVP to kellie@aiaeb.org to ensure refreshments for all!
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Stacy Webb, Assoc. AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all
Meet and connect with peers, mentors, friends and new crop of Archichicks- now is your chance to learn from successful and accomplished women architects and influence the up and coming generation!
This event is a casual, free get together open to all at the AIA East Bay office at 1405 Clay Street, Oakland. Please RSVP to kellie@aiaeb.org to ensure refreshments for all!
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Stacy Webb, Assoc. AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Call for Entries: COTE Top Ten Awards 2008
The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) is accepting online submissions for the 2008 COTE Top Ten Green Projects awards program.
WHEN: The deadline to submit projects is January 31, 2008.
WHAT: Since 1996, this juried recognition program has celebrated the best in sustainable design. The program requirements are unique and require narrative descriptions as well as performance metrics. This unusual set of requirements is part of the program’s recognition of the importance of qualitative and quantitative elements of sustainable design. These COTE measures and metrics of sustainable design are a framework for a holistic understanding of sustainable design.
HOW: To submit a project for consideration, click here http://www.aiatopten.org
AIA COTE 2008 Top Ten Green Projects jury:
• Glenn Murcutt, 2002 Pritzker Prize winner
• Marvin Malecha, FAIA, dean of the School of Design at North Carolina State University and AIA First Vice President
• Susan Rodriguez, FAIA, Polshek Partnership
• Jason McLennan, AIA, CEO of the USGBC Cascadia Region Green Building Council
• Gail Brager, PhD, mechanical engineer, and professor at UC Berkeley Center for the Built Environment
• Rebecca Henn, AIA, PhD candidate at the University of Michigan
For more information: Marsha Garcia, 202-626-7488, mgarcia@aia.org
WHEN: The deadline to submit projects is January 31, 2008.
WHAT: Since 1996, this juried recognition program has celebrated the best in sustainable design. The program requirements are unique and require narrative descriptions as well as performance metrics. This unusual set of requirements is part of the program’s recognition of the importance of qualitative and quantitative elements of sustainable design. These COTE measures and metrics of sustainable design are a framework for a holistic understanding of sustainable design.
HOW: To submit a project for consideration, click here http://www.aiatopten.org
AIA COTE 2008 Top Ten Green Projects jury:
• Glenn Murcutt, 2002 Pritzker Prize winner
• Marvin Malecha, FAIA, dean of the School of Design at North Carolina State University and AIA First Vice President
• Susan Rodriguez, FAIA, Polshek Partnership
• Jason McLennan, AIA, CEO of the USGBC Cascadia Region Green Building Council
• Gail Brager, PhD, mechanical engineer, and professor at UC Berkeley Center for the Built Environment
• Rebecca Henn, AIA, PhD candidate at the University of Michigan
For more information: Marsha Garcia, 202-626-7488, mgarcia@aia.org
Monday, December 03, 2007
Special Meeting of the Oil Independent Oakland
Dear OIO Task Force Subscribers ~
The electronic Agenda (“E-genda”) for the next Special Meeting of the Oil Independent Oakland (OIO) by 2020 Task Force can be viewed on-line, here:
http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/pdfs/120607_oiotfsm_agenda.pdf
The next meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 6 pm to 9 pm in Hearing Room *1*, on the first floor of City Hall. Parking at the Clay Street Garage will be validated so please bring your parking ticket to the meeting.
The Agenda can also be accessed via the OIO Task Force web page, at: http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/default.html.
There are only two more meetings (December 6 and 20) of the OIO Task Force scheduled. The OIO Task Force is now discussing and evaluating potential policy recommendations to include in its Oil Independent Oakland Action Plan to be presented to the City Council early next year. Your input is important so please join us on December 6th (and forward this email to other interested individuals)!
**If you would like to be removed from this email list, please hit REPLY and type “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the subject line.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me.
~ Marisa
For more information: Marisa Arrona, Policy AideOffice of Councilmember Nancy J. NadelOakland, District 3One Frank Ogawa Plaza, Second FloorOakland, CA 94612Direct: (510) 238-7031Fax: (510) 238-6129arronam@oaklandnet.comOn the web at http://www.NancyNadel.org
The electronic Agenda (“E-genda”) for the next Special Meeting of the Oil Independent Oakland (OIO) by 2020 Task Force can be viewed on-line, here:
http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/pdfs/120607_oiotfsm_agenda.pdf
The next meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 6 pm to 9 pm in Hearing Room *1*, on the first floor of City Hall. Parking at the Clay Street Garage will be validated so please bring your parking ticket to the meeting.
The Agenda can also be accessed via the OIO Task Force web page, at: http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/default.html.
There are only two more meetings (December 6 and 20) of the OIO Task Force scheduled. The OIO Task Force is now discussing and evaluating potential policy recommendations to include in its Oil Independent Oakland Action Plan to be presented to the City Council early next year. Your input is important so please join us on December 6th (and forward this email to other interested individuals)!
**If you would like to be removed from this email list, please hit REPLY and type “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the subject line.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me.
~ Marisa
For more information: Marisa Arrona, Policy AideOffice of Councilmember Nancy J. NadelOakland, District 3One Frank Ogawa Plaza, Second FloorOakland, CA 94612Direct: (510) 238-7031Fax: (510) 238-6129arronam@oaklandnet.comOn the web at http://www.NancyNadel.org
Friday, November 30, 2007
AIA National Closes e-Classroom
From AIA National:
For more information: contact Sidney Sweeney at 510/464-3600
The American Institute of Architects remains firmly committed to the professional development and education needs of its 80,000 members. However, through surveys and feedback from members, we’ve learned that an overwhelming majority would prefer education programs that are offered in-person or through local AIA components.
As a result, eClassroom, the AIA’s online distance education program, has ended service as of Friday, November 30, 2007. Courses registrations are no longer being accepted.
All eClassroom customers have been notified by e-mail that the service will no longer be available. The few customers who have previously registered for, but not yet completed, an eClassroom course have been notified that they have until Friday, February 22, 2008, to finish coursework. On that date, at 11 p.m. (CT), the eClassroom Web site will be taken offline.
Components are encouraged to direct members searching for continuing education alternatives to an online database of providers whose programs satisfy AIA/CES requirements: http://sparky.occe.ou.edu/aia/ad/search/.
If you have questions about eClassroom, please contact CD Pangallo via e-mail at cpangallo@aia.org.
For more information: contact Sidney Sweeney at 510/464-3600
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
2007 AIA Contract Documents: An In-Depth Review
The AIA Contract Documents are revised
and improved. Come to AIA East Bay December 6
for the only Bay Area presentation from
National AIA’s staff attorneys.
Increase your effectiveness in:
• negotiating owner/architect agreements,
• creating project manuals, and
• advising clients about which owner/contractor agreement is
appropriate for the project.
Ken Cobleigh, Esq. presents a four-hour program in which you will:
examine every family of AIA documents; learn about significant revisions
to the owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements; and find out
how to manage digital data on your projects through contract documents.
Who should attend? Architects, contractors, attorneys, clients, office
managers...everyone who uses the AIA Contract Documents.
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2007
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: $45 chapter members/ $60 non-chapter members
Continental breakfast available at 8:30am
4 CES/HSW LU
To Register visit http://www.aiaeb.org/ or call 510/464-3600
and improved. Come to AIA East Bay December 6
for the only Bay Area presentation from
National AIA’s staff attorneys.
Increase your effectiveness in:
• negotiating owner/architect agreements,
• creating project manuals, and
• advising clients about which owner/contractor agreement is
appropriate for the project.
Ken Cobleigh, Esq. presents a four-hour program in which you will:
examine every family of AIA documents; learn about significant revisions
to the owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements; and find out
how to manage digital data on your projects through contract documents.
Who should attend? Architects, contractors, attorneys, clients, office
managers...everyone who uses the AIA Contract Documents.
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2007
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: $45 chapter members/ $60 non-chapter members
Continental breakfast available at 8:30am
4 CES/HSW LU
To Register visit http://www.aiaeb.org/ or call 510/464-3600
Monday, November 26, 2007
2007 California Building Code Update Seminars
2007 California
Building Code Update Seminars
December 5, 6 & 7, 2007
9:00 to 4:00 (check-in @ 8:15)
The Redwood Empire Chapter of The American Institute of Architects in partnership with the North Coast Builders Exchange is sponsoring three, one day seminars presented by the International Code Council. This will assist our members in making the transition to the new California Building Code that will begin being enforced on January 1, 2008. The classes are intended for those with at least an intermediate level of knowledge, skills and experience in understanding the building codes.
2007 CBC Transition from the 1997 UBC - Wednesday December 5
2007 CBC Transition from the 1997 UBC - Thursday December 6
(both days are the same seminar)
This seminar focuses on helping users that are familiar with the 1997 UBC adapting to the 2007 CBC. The information in this course details the differences between the two codes and covers concepts that are not in the 1997 UBC. Also, some of the codes in the UBC and CBC are the same, but located in different sections. This seminar covers this information as well. In an effort to further aid users, an explanation as to why the codes differ is provided.
2007 CBC Residential Provisions - Friday December 7
This course has been developed in response to a decision by the State of California not to adopt the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). This class is designed to provide an overview of 2006 IBC requirements for residential occupancies as well as California amendments intended to better align the 2007 CBC with certain concepts in the IRC.. The seminar discusses basic code concepts, proper use of code tables and proper construction of dwelling units.
Instructor:
Richard Tash, representing the International Code Council, is employed with Interwest Consulting Group as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. Richard has worked in construction in all areas, from carpenter to project manager. For the last 16 years Richard has worked as a Building Inspector and Plans Examiner. His experience is with all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial buildings from the project management level to inspector of record.
Richard currently teaches building code classes at Diablo Community College in Pleasant Hill, California and with the California Association of Building Officials (CALBO). Richard’s extensive background in the construction field for the past 3 years enable him as an instructor to bring the textbook alive with practical application. Richard holds ICC certifications as a Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Combination Inspector, Residential Combination Inspector and building Plans Examiner. Richard has also earned an A.A. in Building Inspection Technology
AIARE Member Registration: $125 per Day
Non-Member Registration: $150 per Day
A $10 surcharge will be added to all RSVPs after November 23 to pay for express shipment of study materials.
Registration fee will include a study guide authored by the ICC, morning refreshments, lunch service and afternoon snack.
Location:
North Coast Builders Exchange
1030 Apollo Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
For directions to the North Coast Builders Exchange and information on their services, please visit their web site @ www.ncbeonline.com
RSVP
Reserve your seat by sending an e-mail to Wendy Young at - exec@aiare.org or calling the AIA Redwood Empire office at - (707) 838-2672
After reserving your seat by e-mail or phone, please mail the completed form below and your check made payable to AIARE for the appropriate amount. Sorry, no credit cards.
Mail to:
Wendy Young
Executive Director
AIA Redwood Empire
P.O. Box 4178
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Building Code Update Seminars
December 5, 6 & 7, 2007
9:00 to 4:00 (check-in @ 8:15)
The Redwood Empire Chapter of The American Institute of Architects in partnership with the North Coast Builders Exchange is sponsoring three, one day seminars presented by the International Code Council. This will assist our members in making the transition to the new California Building Code that will begin being enforced on January 1, 2008. The classes are intended for those with at least an intermediate level of knowledge, skills and experience in understanding the building codes.
2007 CBC Transition from the 1997 UBC - Wednesday December 5
2007 CBC Transition from the 1997 UBC - Thursday December 6
(both days are the same seminar)
This seminar focuses on helping users that are familiar with the 1997 UBC adapting to the 2007 CBC. The information in this course details the differences between the two codes and covers concepts that are not in the 1997 UBC. Also, some of the codes in the UBC and CBC are the same, but located in different sections. This seminar covers this information as well. In an effort to further aid users, an explanation as to why the codes differ is provided.
2007 CBC Residential Provisions - Friday December 7
This course has been developed in response to a decision by the State of California not to adopt the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). This class is designed to provide an overview of 2006 IBC requirements for residential occupancies as well as California amendments intended to better align the 2007 CBC with certain concepts in the IRC.. The seminar discusses basic code concepts, proper use of code tables and proper construction of dwelling units.
Instructor:
Richard Tash, representing the International Code Council, is employed with Interwest Consulting Group as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. Richard has worked in construction in all areas, from carpenter to project manager. For the last 16 years Richard has worked as a Building Inspector and Plans Examiner. His experience is with all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial buildings from the project management level to inspector of record.
Richard currently teaches building code classes at Diablo Community College in Pleasant Hill, California and with the California Association of Building Officials (CALBO). Richard’s extensive background in the construction field for the past 3 years enable him as an instructor to bring the textbook alive with practical application. Richard holds ICC certifications as a Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Combination Inspector, Residential Combination Inspector and building Plans Examiner. Richard has also earned an A.A. in Building Inspection Technology
AIARE Member Registration: $125 per Day
Non-Member Registration: $150 per Day
A $10 surcharge will be added to all RSVPs after November 23 to pay for express shipment of study materials.
Registration fee will include a study guide authored by the ICC, morning refreshments, lunch service and afternoon snack.
Location:
North Coast Builders Exchange
1030 Apollo Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
For directions to the North Coast Builders Exchange and information on their services, please visit their web site @ www.ncbeonline.com
RSVP
Reserve your seat by sending an e-mail to Wendy Young at - exec@aiare.org or calling the AIA Redwood Empire office at - (707) 838-2672
After reserving your seat by e-mail or phone, please mail the completed form below and your check made payable to AIARE for the appropriate amount. Sorry, no credit cards.
Mail to:
Wendy Young
Executive Director
AIA Redwood Empire
P.O. Box 4178
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Codes Forum: Discussion with Building Officials
The Codes Committee, meets Thursday, November 29 for a Roundatable Discussion on the New California Building Codes with local Building Officials.
In anticipation of the new California Building Code, the East Bay AIA Code Committee has scheduled a Brown Bag Roundtable discussion with several local Building Officials. The Building Officials attending the Roundtable will be:
Isam Hasenin, Director, Department of Building Inspection, City of San Francisco Stephan Kiefer, Building Official, City of Livermore Massoud Abolhoda, Chief Building Official, City of Fremont and Incoming President, East Bay Chapter, ICC Hans Henneberque, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal
The main focus of the Roundtable will be to address how these jurisdictions plan on incorporating the new ICB based CBC requirements into their respective jurisdictions. Anticipated topics include a discussion of the major changes between the current code and new code, local amendments, as well how these building departments are internally preparing for the code change. Kerwin Lee, AIA, will be moderating the discussion.
We welcome questions in advance for these Building Officials. We ask that questions address the bigger picture of the new CBC and its impact on the permitting process rather than project specific issues. Please send advance questions to Kerwin Lee at klee@rjagroup.com.
We hope that you will be able to attend this Roundtable and look forward to seeing you there.
Kriss Raupach, AIA
Anthony Boutte, Allied, AIA
Co-Chairs East Bay AIA Code Committee
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Kristina Raupach, AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all
1.5 CES/HSW LU
In anticipation of the new California Building Code, the East Bay AIA Code Committee has scheduled a Brown Bag Roundtable discussion with several local Building Officials. The Building Officials attending the Roundtable will be:
Isam Hasenin, Director, Department of Building Inspection, City of San Francisco Stephan Kiefer, Building Official, City of Livermore Massoud Abolhoda, Chief Building Official, City of Fremont and Incoming President, East Bay Chapter, ICC Hans Henneberque, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal
The main focus of the Roundtable will be to address how these jurisdictions plan on incorporating the new ICB based CBC requirements into their respective jurisdictions. Anticipated topics include a discussion of the major changes between the current code and new code, local amendments, as well how these building departments are internally preparing for the code change. Kerwin Lee, AIA, will be moderating the discussion.
We welcome questions in advance for these Building Officials. We ask that questions address the bigger picture of the new CBC and its impact on the permitting process rather than project specific issues. Please send advance questions to Kerwin Lee at klee@rjagroup.com.
We hope that you will be able to attend this Roundtable and look forward to seeing you there.
Kriss Raupach, AIA
Anthony Boutte, Allied, AIA
Co-Chairs East Bay AIA Code Committee
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Kristina Raupach, AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all
1.5 CES/HSW LU
Regional Urban Design Forum: BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Today
The RUDF (Regional Urban Design Forum) meets Tuesday, November 27 for a presentation titled "BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Today"
This presentation is designed to give an understanding of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a mode of transportation that has emerged over the past 25 years. While the first systems were largely overseas, BRT has now exploded onto the US transit scene. Basic attributes of bus rapid transit will be explained, along with a survey of some of the prototypical systems in North America.
William Lieberman is a program manager at Carter & Burgess in Oakland, with 40 years of experience in transportation planning. He has served as director of planning at San Francisco MTA and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board, and was project development manager at TriMet in Portland, OR. He also worked for the consulting firms of Barton Aschman & Associates and ND Lea. While Mr. Lieberman's career has specialized in transit planning, he has also been involved in planning for bicycles, pedestrians, traffic claming, and transit-oriented development. Bill is a resident of Oakland and walks to work each day.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a broad term given to a variety of transportation systems that, through improvements to infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling, attempt to use buses to provide a service that is of a higher quality than an ordinary bus line. The goal of such systems is to at least approach the service quality of rail transit while still enjoying the cost savings of bus transit.
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Phil Erickson, AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all
1.5 CES/ LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600
This presentation is designed to give an understanding of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a mode of transportation that has emerged over the past 25 years. While the first systems were largely overseas, BRT has now exploded onto the US transit scene. Basic attributes of bus rapid transit will be explained, along with a survey of some of the prototypical systems in North America.
William Lieberman is a program manager at Carter & Burgess in Oakland, with 40 years of experience in transportation planning. He has served as director of planning at San Francisco MTA and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board, and was project development manager at TriMet in Portland, OR. He also worked for the consulting firms of Barton Aschman & Associates and ND Lea. While Mr. Lieberman's career has specialized in transit planning, he has also been involved in planning for bicycles, pedestrians, traffic claming, and transit-oriented development. Bill is a resident of Oakland and walks to work each day.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a broad term given to a variety of transportation systems that, through improvements to infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling, attempt to use buses to provide a service that is of a higher quality than an ordinary bus line. The goal of such systems is to at least approach the service quality of rail transit while still enjoying the cost savings of bus transit.
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Phil Erickson, AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all
1.5 CES/ LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600
2007 AIA Contract Documents: An In Depth Review
December 6, 2007 at 9:00 am AIA East Bay presents: 2007 AIA Contract Documents: An In-Depth Review
This presentation will explain the AIA’s revision process and identify the pros and cons of each revision with respect to the owner, contractor and architect. Presented by Ken Cobleigh, Esq.
Increase your effectiveness in negotiating owner/architect agreements, creating project manuals, and advising clients about which owner/contractor agreement is appropriate for the project.
Examine every family of AIA documents; get the scoop on the 2007 revisions to the A201 family, including significant revisions to A201, owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements; and find out why the 2007 digital practice documents can help you manage digital data on your projects.
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600
Cost: $45 Chapter members/ $60 Non-chapter members; Continental breakfast served.
Click here to register
4 CES/HSW LU
This presentation will explain the AIA’s revision process and identify the pros and cons of each revision with respect to the owner, contractor and architect. Presented by Ken Cobleigh, Esq.
Increase your effectiveness in negotiating owner/architect agreements, creating project manuals, and advising clients about which owner/contractor agreement is appropriate for the project.
Examine every family of AIA documents; get the scoop on the 2007 revisions to the A201 family, including significant revisions to A201, owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements; and find out why the 2007 digital practice documents can help you manage digital data on your projects.
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600
Cost: $45 Chapter members/ $60 Non-chapter members; Continental breakfast served.
Click here to register
4 CES/HSW LU
Monday, November 19, 2007
Solicitation to Establish Pool of AEs for City of Richmond
From Roger Helbig of City of Richmond:
I was not here last week when this was first posted, but there is still time for your members to respond. Please, make them aware of this posting to our BidsOnline system (the link takes you to that page – your members, will have to register to download the solicitation)
1/07/2007
Alvarez, Ofelia
PW-Y-7Nov07
Architectural Services, Professional
As-Needed Architectural and Civil Engineering Services
BidsOnline™Please, register as a vendor in our on-line BidsOnline™ system. You can access that from Bids at the top of the City’s home page www.ci.richmond.ca.usWe will use this registration to send periodic notices to our vendors in addition to using it to solicit future quotes and bids
For more information: Roger W Helbig, C.P.M.
Senior Buyer
Purchasing Div/Finance Dept
City of Richmond, CA
(510) 620-6731 (v)
(510) 620-6522 (f)
roger_helbig@ci.richmond.ca.us
I was not here last week when this was first posted, but there is still time for your members to respond. Please, make them aware of this posting to our BidsOnline system (the link takes you to that page – your members, will have to register to download the solicitation)
1/07/2007
Alvarez, Ofelia
PW-Y-7Nov07
Architectural Services, Professional
As-Needed Architectural and Civil Engineering Services
BidsOnline™Please, register as a vendor in our on-line BidsOnline™ system. You can access that from Bids at the top of the City’s home page www.ci.richmond.ca.usWe will use this registration to send periodic notices to our vendors in addition to using it to solicit future quotes and bids
For more information: Roger W Helbig, C.P.M.
Senior Buyer
Purchasing Div/Finance Dept
City of Richmond, CA
(510) 620-6731 (v)
(510) 620-6522 (f)
roger_helbig@ci.richmond.ca.us
Young Architects Forum: E&O Insurance Program
Young Architects Forum: E&O Insurance Program
The Young Architects Forum meets on Tuesday, November 20, for a much-anticipated program on "Meeting Your Insurance Requirements." Leslie E. Pancoast, CIC, RPLU, Vice President of IOA Insurance Services of Pleasanton will explain E&O insurance coverage and the risks one takes as a business owner.
From Gerard Lee, AIA, Chair:
"Some of you have expressed concerns about liability insurance. This is a good way to learn about it. Even those of us who have E&O insurance are never really fully aware of the protection it provides. Plus, many of us live with 'war stories' or 'learned wisdom' passed on down through fellow architects or employers. Some of us have assumptions about the need to have or not have E&O insurance based on perceptions or misconceptions. So let's bring all of this to the table and ask the tough questions we need to ask. Another thing many never know about is the additional services provided by our insurance brokers and the newsletters with good information about business practices issued by the Victor O. Schinnerer Co and other providers that we get by having liability coverage."
This is a not-to-miss program open to all.
1 CES LU
Presented by the Young Architects Forum
RSVPs not necessary but welcome.
YAF: Meeting Your Insurance Requirements
AIA East Bay
Tuesday 11/20/07
6:00-7:30pm
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator, 510/464-3600
The Young Architects Forum meets on Tuesday, November 20, for a much-anticipated program on "Meeting Your Insurance Requirements." Leslie E. Pancoast, CIC, RPLU, Vice President of IOA Insurance Services of Pleasanton will explain E&O insurance coverage and the risks one takes as a business owner.
From Gerard Lee, AIA, Chair:
"Some of you have expressed concerns about liability insurance. This is a good way to learn about it. Even those of us who have E&O insurance are never really fully aware of the protection it provides. Plus, many of us live with 'war stories' or 'learned wisdom' passed on down through fellow architects or employers. Some of us have assumptions about the need to have or not have E&O insurance based on perceptions or misconceptions. So let's bring all of this to the table and ask the tough questions we need to ask. Another thing many never know about is the additional services provided by our insurance brokers and the newsletters with good information about business practices issued by the Victor O. Schinnerer Co and other providers that we get by having liability coverage."
This is a not-to-miss program open to all.
1 CES LU
Presented by the Young Architects Forum
RSVPs not necessary but welcome.
YAF: Meeting Your Insurance Requirements
AIA East Bay
Tuesday 11/20/07
6:00-7:30pm
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator, 510/464-3600
Friday, November 16, 2007
Oil Independent Oakland
The Agenda (“E-genda”) for the next Special Meeting of the Oil Independent Oakland (OIO) by 2020 Task Force can be viewed on-line, here:
http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/pdfs/111907_oiotfsm_agenda.pdf.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2007, from 6 pm to 9 pm in Hearing Room *3*, on the first floor of City Hall. Parking at the Clay Street Garage will be validated so please bring your parking ticket to the meeting.
The Agenda can also be accessed via the OIO Task Force web page: http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/default.html.
There are only three more meetings (including this one) of the OIO Task Force scheduled. The OIO Task Force is now discussing and evaluating potential policy recommendations to include in its Oil Independent Oakland Action Plan to be presented to the City Council in January. Your input is important so please join us!
For more information:
Marisa Arrona, Policy Aide
Office of Councilmember Nancy J. Nadel
Oakland, District 3
arronam@oaklandnet.com On the web at http://www.NancyNadel.org
Please sign up to the District 3 Listserve:> For West Oakland, send a blank email to:d3westoakland-subscribe@yahoogroups.com> For the Downtown/Lake area, send a blank email to:d3oaklanddtownlake-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/pdfs/111907_oiotfsm_agenda.pdf.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2007, from 6 pm to 9 pm in Hearing Room *3*, on the first floor of City Hall. Parking at the Clay Street Garage will be validated so please bring your parking ticket to the meeting.
The Agenda can also be accessed via the OIO Task Force web page: http://www.oaklandnet.com/Oil/default.html.
There are only three more meetings (including this one) of the OIO Task Force scheduled. The OIO Task Force is now discussing and evaluating potential policy recommendations to include in its Oil Independent Oakland Action Plan to be presented to the City Council in January. Your input is important so please join us!
For more information:
Marisa Arrona, Policy Aide
Office of Councilmember Nancy J. Nadel
Oakland, District 3
arronam@oaklandnet.com On the web at http://www.NancyNadel.org
Please sign up to the District 3 Listserve:> For West Oakland, send a blank email to:d3westoakland-subscribe@yahoogroups.com> For the Downtown/Lake area, send a blank email to:d3oaklanddtownlake-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Lecture: Andrea P. Leers, FAIA
Twenty-Fourth Annual AIA East Bay/UCBerkeley Joint LectureAndrea Leers, FAIA
November 19, 2007
7:30 PM
112 Wurster
UC Berkeley Campus
Andrea P. Leers, FAIA
Andrea Leers received a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art from Wesllesley College and a Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Fine Arts at the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Leers began independent practice in 1970, and in 1982 she and Jane Weinzapfel founded Leers Weinzapfel Associates in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was honored with the AIA National Firm Award in 2007. She currently holds a position as Adjunct Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and has held numerous teaching and visiting critic positions with Yale University, the American Academy in Rome, the University of Virginia School of architecture, and the Tokyo Institute of Technology.
Firm Description
Leers Weinzapfel Associates is a Boston based practice distinguished by an exceptional quality of design founded on a commitment to the public realm and to the craft of building. The work has been widely recognized in over 40 national and regional awards by the profession, by exhibitions, and by publications in the US , Europe , and Japan . In 2007, the American Institute of Architects honored the practice with its Firm Award, the highest honor the AIA bestows on a firm that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years. Work of the firm encompasses a wide range of projects, from technically demanding infrastructure installations such as the Chiller Plant at the University of Pennsylvania, to economical community recreation centers such as the George Robert White Youth Development Center in Boston, to prominent civic buildings such as the Fenton Judicial Center in Lawrence MA, to advanced learning and living environments for colleges and universities such as the New College Theatre at Harvard University.
Lecture Dinner
Each year we ask East Bay firms to help underwrite the expense of bringing in a renowned architect to Cal . Through the firms' generosity we are able to present international architects such as Ms. Leers, Fuhimiko Maki, and Craig Dykers without charging for the lecture. One benefit of sponsorship is attendance at the lecture dinner. In response to sponsors' requests, the dinner returns this year to the lovely Bancroft Hotel, which is graciously taking part in sponsorship to keep our expenses low. Dinner guests have reserved seats at Wurster Hall--a must for this popular lecture series!
Funds to underwrite the costs of this program have been provided by the following sponsors:
Arkin Tilt Architects
ATI Architects and Engineers
BlakeDrucker Architects
Byrens & Associates Architecture-Planning
Carol Shen, FAIA
Claudia Falconer Architects
Council on Architecture of the Oakland Museum of California
Dahlin Group Architecture Planning
Davidson + Seals Architecture & Planning
Dupont/Tyvek
E. Paul Kelly AIA Architecture / Planning
ELS Architecture and Urban Design
Field Paoli
Glass Associates Inc.
Graff Architects
Haviland Associates Architects
HKIT
Hollman & Bologna Architecture & Planning
Interactive Resources Inc.
Jason Kaldis Architect
Jensen/Ptaszynski Architects
Shah Kawasaki Architects
Long & Levitt LLP
Michael Coleman Architect
BBI Construction
Muller & Caulfield Architects
Murakami/Nelson Architectural Corporation
Noll & Tam Architects
PSM Architects, Inc.
Pyatok Architects
Ratcliff
Siegel & Strain Architects
Swatt Architects
TEAC Structural Engineering
The Preview Group
VBN Architects
Ware Malcomb Architects
The Bancroft Hotel
Interested in sponsorship? Contact Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator or David Petta, FAIA, Lecture Chair.
To register for this event click here
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Richmond Seeks Developer for Miraflores
The City of Richmond will hold a presubmittal meeting and site tour for potential developers of the Miraflores site tomorrow, November 9, beginning at the City Council Chambers at 1:00 PM, followed by a site visit. Miraflores is a unique site that includes historic buildings, an active creek (Baxter Creek) and is adjacent to the Richmond Greenway with walking access to BART. If you know know any urban infill developers who may be interested in this opportunity, please forward this to them.
Click here for the entire RFP, and see Reminder of Miraflores Scoping, September 25, 2007, for more background.
For more information, contact:
Natalia Fanta Lawrence
Development Project Manager II
Community and Economic Development Department
City of Richmond
1401 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
510 307-8180
natalia_lawrence@ci.richmond.ca.us
Click here for the entire RFP, and see Reminder of Miraflores Scoping, September 25, 2007, for more background.
For more information, contact:
Natalia Fanta Lawrence
Development Project Manager II
Community and Economic Development Department
City of Richmond
1401 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
510 307-8180
natalia_lawrence@ci.richmond.ca.us
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Building Oakland for Everyone
Building Oakland for Everyone Groundbreaking report on Oakland’s employment needs and opportunities to be released before the Summit.
At Building Oakland for Everyone: A Summit on Jobs, Housing, and Justice, hundreds of Oaklanders from across the city will put their heads together and identify key steps for creating a more just Oakland. Putting Oaklanders to work in good-paying jobs, ensuring affordably-priced homes are available and maintaining safe and healthy neighborhoods are sure to be among the most burning issues.
Phone press briefing on report: Friday, November 16, 2007, 11:00am
Summit: Saturday, November 17, 2007, 10:00 am – 2:00pm
Press briefing: via conference call in number: 866-316-1519, passcode: 60475693
Summit location: St. Anthony’s School Gym 1500 E 15th Avenue, Oakland, CA
For more information: Kate O’Hara, (510) 910-0602
At Building Oakland for Everyone: A Summit on Jobs, Housing, and Justice, hundreds of Oaklanders from across the city will put their heads together and identify key steps for creating a more just Oakland. Putting Oaklanders to work in good-paying jobs, ensuring affordably-priced homes are available and maintaining safe and healthy neighborhoods are sure to be among the most burning issues.
Phone press briefing on report: Friday, November 16, 2007, 11:00am
Summit: Saturday, November 17, 2007, 10:00 am – 2:00pm
Press briefing: via conference call in number: 866-316-1519, passcode: 60475693
Summit location: St. Anthony’s School Gym 1500 E 15th Avenue, Oakland, CA
For more information: Kate O’Hara, (510) 910-0602
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Women in Architecture: Critical Practice, Presented by Anne Fougeron, AIA
Women In Architecture: Critical Practice, Presented by Anne Fougeron, AIA
Our woman-owned firm of Fougeron Architecture has gained international renown for distinguished work that consistently exhibits a strong commitment to design excellence and quality of architectural detail. We approach every job with as much creative and critical thought as possible—including the belief that architecture can and should be a part of the political world.
For us, making great architecture involves designing spaces that people occupy and that move them—rather than demonstrating purely theoretical constructs. Over time, we have become more and more interested in the perceptual qualities of space, in the ways people interact with architecture. This insight has led to this conviction that principles of design are integrally connected to principles of democracy in beautiful spaces. A building that is exciting and full of life communicates respect for all individuals within a community; an environment that is harmonious and reassuring to everyone within reinforces the principle of social equality.
Thursday, November 8
6:00 pm - 7:30pm
Our woman-owned firm of Fougeron Architecture has gained international renown for distinguished work that consistently exhibits a strong commitment to design excellence and quality of architectural detail. We approach every job with as much creative and critical thought as possible—including the belief that architecture can and should be a part of the political world.
For us, making great architecture involves designing spaces that people occupy and that move them—rather than demonstrating purely theoretical constructs. Over time, we have become more and more interested in the perceptual qualities of space, in the ways people interact with architecture. This insight has led to this conviction that principles of design are integrally connected to principles of democracy in beautiful spaces. A building that is exciting and full of life communicates respect for all individuals within a community; an environment that is harmonious and reassuring to everyone within reinforces the principle of social equality.
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Stacy Webb, Assoc. AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all.
1 CES/LU
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Stacy Webb, Assoc. AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all.
1 CES/LU
Friday, November 02, 2007
Transportation 2035: Change in Motion
Transportation 2035: Change in Motion
Join us at a Workshop
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is preparing a major update to the region's long-range transportation plan, known as Transportation 2035. MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
MTC's next step is to develop key policies that will guide the investments included in the 2035 Plan. Some of the policies being developed are around the issues of climate protection, focused growth, transportation revenues and pricing, safety, maintenance of the existing transportation network and social justice needs.
MTC is holding three facilitated workshops, and we hope you will be able to join us at one:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Centre Concord
5298 Clayton Road
Concord
Thursday, November 15, 2007
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Rooms 225/229
150 East San Fernando Street
San Jose
Monday, November 19, 2007
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
San Rafael Community Center
618 B Street
San Rafael
We've been exploring options for what it will take to protect our environment, preserve our quality of life and improve mobility. Join the discussion at the workshops where MTC will review the results of its analysis on potential targets and the ramifications to the Bay Area's future transportation and land use connection.
Reserve a spot - space is limited. RSVP via e-mail to info@mtc.ca.gov or by phone to 510.817.5757. For more information on Transportation 2035, visit www.mtc.ca.gov/T2035. Also, please call MTC by November 9th if you need printed materials in alternative formats, a sign language interpreter or reader, or an interpreter for non-English speakers.
For more information: 510.817.5757
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
ARE: Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing
ARE Seminars at AIA East Bay
MEP I, II, III
Instructor: Jess Villar, PE
10-5pm
November 3, 10, 17
Late registration begins one week prior to these classes, so register now! (Late registration fees are $20 a week prior; $40 the day before the first class; $50 day of the class.)
Click here to Register
2008 Classes will be posted asap.
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator 510/464-3600
MEP I, II, III
Instructor: Jess Villar, PE
10-5pm
November 3, 10, 17
Late registration begins one week prior to these classes, so register now! (Late registration fees are $20 a week prior; $40 the day before the first class; $50 day of the class.)
Click here to Register
2008 Classes will be posted asap.
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator 510/464-3600
The New California Building Code
11/14/07
Seminar: The New California Building Code
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: 5865 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (The Dahlin Group)
Cost: $20 members $35 non members
Click Here to Register
2.0 HSW CES/LU
You asked, we're responding. With the change of the California Building Code in one and a half months, architects and design professionals are looking for timely information from Codes Experts. Kerwin Lee, AIA is returning to address the code adoption process and the implementation schedule on Wednesday, November 14 at 4pm.
Presented by Kerwin Lee, AIA, Senior Consulting Architect of Rolf Jensen & Associates,Inc. Fire Protection Consultants.
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator
Seminar: The New California Building Code
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: 5865 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (The Dahlin Group)
Cost: $20 members $35 non members
Click Here to Register
2.0 HSW CES/LU
You asked, we're responding. With the change of the California Building Code in one and a half months, architects and design professionals are looking for timely information from Codes Experts. Kerwin Lee, AIA is returning to address the code adoption process and the implementation schedule on Wednesday, November 14 at 4pm.
Presented by Kerwin Lee, AIA, Senior Consulting Architect of Rolf Jensen & Associates,Inc. Fire Protection Consultants.
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator
No More Tangles: Organizing data, communication, and entertainment into one neat system
Small Firm Forum: No More Tangles: organizing data, communication, and entertainment into one neat system
Thursday, November 1
Noon -1:30pm
Scott Finley from The Ascott Company will lead a discussion about data and communication installation in new and remodel construction. Discussion will touch on some of the following topics:
Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter, 1405 Clay St., Oakland
Cost: Free to AIA members; $3 non-members
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Joe and Kaaren Spitzley
Thursday, November 1
Noon -1:30pm
Scott Finley from The Ascott Company will lead a discussion about data and communication installation in new and remodel construction. Discussion will touch on some of the following topics:
- Design and Installation
- Fiber Optics
- Voice and Data Cabling
- Data Systems Design
- Coaxial and Broadband Cabling
- Consulting Services
- Repair and Trouble Shooting
Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter, 1405 Clay St., Oakland
Cost: Free to AIA members; $3 non-members
1 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Joe and Kaaren Spitzley
Monday, October 29, 2007
In Memoriam: Thomas J. Caulfield, AIA
Thomas J. Caulfield Architect
Thomas J. Caulfield, AIA died Thursday, October 4 of cancer. He was 67. Tom always believed he was lucky that his work was his passion. As a principal in three architectural firms in his 44 years of practice, Tom enjoyed delving into the challenges of designing everything from family homes to high-profile academic buildings. He was a student of his craft.
Tom trained at the architecture school at UC Berkeley. He worked as an architect in the UK, Italy, and Libya before returning to the U.S. Since then, Tom has worked as a partner at Muller & Caulfield Architects, Caulfield Architects, and Peters, Clayberg & Caulfield.
Tom mentored many young architects. Tom had a passion for tennis and was a member of the Berkeley Tennis Club. Was also active in the Rotary Club of Oakland. A resident of Berkeley since 1970, Tom was born near Redding, CA, and grew up in Santa Rosa.
Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years, Annie, of Berkeley; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas "Brian" and Katie Caulfield of San Carlos; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Nicola Caulfield of Oakland; granddaughter, Isabella Caulfield of Oakland; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Rosalie Caulfield of Granite Bay; Richard and Judy Caulfield of Cameron Park; and Tim Caulfield and Linda Morse of Braintree, VT; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 4pm, Mon, Nov. 5, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Berryman St, Berkeley.
Thomas J. Caulfield, AIA died Thursday, October 4 of cancer. He was 67. Tom always believed he was lucky that his work was his passion. As a principal in three architectural firms in his 44 years of practice, Tom enjoyed delving into the challenges of designing everything from family homes to high-profile academic buildings. He was a student of his craft.
Tom trained at the architecture school at UC Berkeley. He worked as an architect in the UK, Italy, and Libya before returning to the U.S. Since then, Tom has worked as a partner at Muller & Caulfield Architects, Caulfield Architects, and Peters, Clayberg & Caulfield.
Tom mentored many young architects. Tom had a passion for tennis and was a member of the Berkeley Tennis Club. Was also active in the Rotary Club of Oakland. A resident of Berkeley since 1970, Tom was born near Redding, CA, and grew up in Santa Rosa.
Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years, Annie, of Berkeley; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas "Brian" and Katie Caulfield of San Carlos; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Nicola Caulfield of Oakland; granddaughter, Isabella Caulfield of Oakland; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Rosalie Caulfield of Granite Bay; Richard and Judy Caulfield of Cameron Park; and Tim Caulfield and Linda Morse of Braintree, VT; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 4pm, Mon, Nov. 5, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Berryman St, Berkeley.
Friday, October 26, 2007
LITIGATION REALITY CHECK!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
Program runs from 8:45 a.m. to 11:00
Learn how to protect yourself and your company
in the event of litigation by taking important steps
before disputes arise.
Ever been in a no-win position where you felt
like saying, “If I had known this could happen, I
would have done it differently”? Ah, hindsight!
Before a bad claim happens to you, come to our
seminar.We’ll look back from a litigator’s vantage
point at the way small things done during the
course of a project can take on major significance
in the context of a lawsuit. You’ll learn specific risk
management practices to help you be more aware
going into a project and better prepared to handle
issues as they come up—and ultimately to “prevent
the train wreck before it occurs.”
Let our speakers, an experienced A/E/E litigator
and DRA’s Claims Manager, give you a healthy
dose of reality—medicine for a safer future.
•
Speakers: Dion N. Cominos, Managing Partner,
Gordon & Rees LLP; Terry McGill, VP and
Claims Manager, DRA
Recommended Audience: Owners, Principals,
Project Managers, Risk Managers
CE Credits: AIA members qualify for 2 LU’s. Please
bring your AIA membership number on the day
of the seminar or you will not receive credit.
Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
Program runs from 8:45 a.m. to 11:00
Learn how to protect yourself and your company
in the event of litigation by taking important steps
before disputes arise.
Ever been in a no-win position where you felt
like saying, “If I had known this could happen, I
would have done it differently”? Ah, hindsight!
Before a bad claim happens to you, come to our
seminar.We’ll look back from a litigator’s vantage
point at the way small things done during the
course of a project can take on major significance
in the context of a lawsuit. You’ll learn specific risk
management practices to help you be more aware
going into a project and better prepared to handle
issues as they come up—and ultimately to “prevent
the train wreck before it occurs.”
Let our speakers, an experienced A/E/E litigator
and DRA’s Claims Manager, give you a healthy
dose of reality—medicine for a safer future.
•
Speakers: Dion N. Cominos, Managing Partner,
Gordon & Rees LLP; Terry McGill, VP and
Claims Manager, DRA
Recommended Audience: Owners, Principals,
Project Managers, Risk Managers
CE Credits: AIA members qualify for 2 LU’s. Please
bring your AIA membership number on the day
of the seminar or you will not receive credit.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Overview for Multifamily New Construction
The Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Overview training is sponsored by Pacific Gas & Electric Company and American Institute of Architects East Bay and will be conducted by the Heschong Mahone Group, Inc. Participation qualifies for continuing education units from the American Institute of Architects.
Training Outline:The Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Overview session provides a thorough introduction on a variety of multifamily building issues. The training is Power Point slide show based, designed to be very interactive, and augmented by examples of equipment, materials, and building analyses. Training topics will include:
California Multifamily New Homes (CMFNH) program overview
2005 California Building Energy Standards (Title 24) overview
Multifamily energy efficiency design concepts
Overview of energy efficiency measures (Site, HVAC, envelope, water heating, verification/inspections, etc)
Case Studies
Cost/benefit analysis approaches
Financing for multifamily buildings: Utility, CEC , DOE, EPA, and other possible funding
Who Should Attend:Architects and designers; builders and developers; affordable housing developers and agencies; energy consultants; mechanical and plumbing engineers; HVAC contractors; building department inspectors and plan checkers.
Date and Location:Wednesday, November 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.AIA East Bay Office1405 Clay StreetOakland, CA 94612-1401
Registration:Please visit our website to register online. For additional future training dates and locations:http://www.h-m-g.com/multifamily/Training/default.htm.
For more information:
Sophia Hartkopf
Phone: (916) 962-7001
Email: hartkopf@h-m-g.com
Training Outline:The Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Overview session provides a thorough introduction on a variety of multifamily building issues. The training is Power Point slide show based, designed to be very interactive, and augmented by examples of equipment, materials, and building analyses. Training topics will include:
California Multifamily New Homes (CMFNH) program overview
2005 California Building Energy Standards (Title 24) overview
Multifamily energy efficiency design concepts
Overview of energy efficiency measures (Site, HVAC, envelope, water heating, verification/inspections, etc)
Case Studies
Cost/benefit analysis approaches
Financing for multifamily buildings: Utility, CEC , DOE, EPA, and other possible funding
Who Should Attend:Architects and designers; builders and developers; affordable housing developers and agencies; energy consultants; mechanical and plumbing engineers; HVAC contractors; building department inspectors and plan checkers.
Date and Location:Wednesday, November 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.AIA East Bay Office1405 Clay StreetOakland, CA 94612-1401
Registration:Please visit our website to register online. For additional future training dates and locations:http://www.h-m-g.com/multifamily/Training/default.htm.
For more information:
Sophia Hartkopf
Phone: (916) 962-7001
Email: hartkopf@h-m-g.com
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Plein Air Paintings by Robert Becker
Paintings from travels in Italy and other beautiful locations.
Please join me at the artists reception for my current exhibition this coming Sunday, October 28th, 2:30-4:30pm.
The Orinda Library Gallery
24 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA
The exhibition is open during library hours
Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday & Saturday 10-6
Sunday 1-5
On exhibit are Plein Air paintings from my travels in Italy and other beautiful locations. The exhibition runs from October 21-November 17. Accompanying my work are beautiful Oil paintings from artist Jo Ann Hanna and unique Papier-Mache Sculpture by M. J. Schuppert Wilson and her students.
Please join me at the artists reception for my current exhibition this coming Sunday, October 28th, 2:30-4:30pm.
The Orinda Library Gallery
24 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA
The exhibition is open during library hours
Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday & Saturday 10-6
Sunday 1-5
On exhibit are Plein Air paintings from my travels in Italy and other beautiful locations. The exhibition runs from October 21-November 17. Accompanying my work are beautiful Oil paintings from artist Jo Ann Hanna and unique Papier-Mache Sculpture by M. J. Schuppert Wilson and her students.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
RSVP for the Member Appreciation Party
Chapter Members: We REALLY do need your RSVPs for the Member Appreciation Party on Wednesday , October 24th. Please let us know whether or not you plan to attend. Your RSVPs (yes and no) help us make accurate counts for the caterer, keeping food waste to a minimum and ensuring we don't pay for more than we need. The sooner you let us know, the better. (It's very GREEN to rsvp--no waste!)
This year we're breaking tradition and not having a Holiday Party in December. Don't miss the Member Party of the Year! It's free for chapter members and only $35 for guests. What a bargain!All chapter members should have received an invitation to the October 24, 2007 Member Appreciation Party and Annual Business Meeting. If you haven't, or if you have yet to respond, please click here.
This year's Member Appreciation Party and Annual Business Meeting is all about elegant fun. We'll be at the top of Barrows Hall in the Lipman Room, enjoying some of the best views in the Bay Area. (Pray for clear skies!)
For the business portion of the meeting, we'll be presenting awards and recognition, in addition to electing the new members of the 2008 Board of Directors. The candidates are:
Vice President/President-Elect: Phil Erickson, AIA
Director: Tim Craig, AIA
Director: Catherine Roha, AIA
Associate Director: Stacy Webb, Assoc. AIA
Student Director: Jairo Guadian, AIAS
Their photos, biographies and statements will be posted online by Friday of this week and will be featured in next week's Update.About the Party Entertainment:Based on the rave reviews from the Design Awards Reception, we are bringing back Joshua Charles, a really fine local caterer. Thanks to owner Josh Feinbloom, who happens to be "in the family" (He's Gordon Chong, FAIA's son-in-law) and extends the chapter a lot of flexibility and in-kind support. Check out his website!
And definitely bring your dancing shoes. One of the West Coast's best swing bands, Stompy Jones, will be stirring things up--brush up on your lindy hop!
Don't be concerned about parking at UC Berkeley. You can purchase a parking spot through AIA East Bay ahead of time for $11. Give us a call at 510/464-3600.
Presented by the Events Committee
This event is free for members partly through the strong support of our sponsors. Please think of them when you do business:
Perry Tabor, TEAC Structural Engineering
Randy Agno, DuPont/Tyvek
RSVPs Mandatory
Member Appreciation Party and Annual Business Meeting
Wednesday 10/24/07
6:00-8:30pm
The Lipman Room, Barrows Hall, UC Berkeley
Free for chapter members; $35 guests
$11 pre-paid parking (limited)
To RSVP: Either click here or call 510/464-3600 x11.
Hardcore Bimmers (and Wanna-Be's)
Chapter President Bonnie Blake-Drucker, AIA is organizing a program for "Hard Core BIM-mers (and wanna-bes)".
It should be a pretty neat program for those 3-D modeling enthusiasts. But what's the best time to hold it and what's everyone's experience level? She wants to know--please tell her in this 4 question survey!
It should be a pretty neat program for those 3-D modeling enthusiasts. But what's the best time to hold it and what's everyone's experience level? She wants to know--please tell her in this 4 question survey!
Railroad Corridor Charrette
The American Institute of Architects, East Bay will facilitate a charrette for the Pittsburg Railroad Corridor (on Railroad Blvd.). Scheduled for October 27, 2007, the charrette will focus on a critical corridor that will serve as the connective tissue between a future eBART station and the highly active downtown redevelopment area. This initiative will seek solutions and input from community participants, architects and other design professionals for a mixed-use area comprising public parks, low-density housing, small-business buildings and the north-south Railroad Avenue transportation corridor. AIA East Bay welcomes and encourages all A/E/C professionals-and the public-to participate.
In partnership with the City of Pittsburg and UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design, the AIA East Bay will seek community participation in the planning and design process that will help establish the framework for the redevelopment of Pittsburg's railroad corridor. According to Railroad Corridor Charrette Chair Steven Winkel, FAIA, "Architects of the AIA East Bay see this as an opportunity to give back to the community. We began this important initiative to add value to people's everyday lives while taking their local vision and heritage into account."
Collaborative work began over a year ago. With mutual buy-in, city officials and the AIA East Bay sought the participation of graduate students at UC Berkeley's College for Environmental Design. While student participation at this level is not a traditional practice, Winkel and Pittsburg leaders saw great value in involving graduate students to conduct preliminary field and data analysis. Students will bring forth feasibility, development and implementation recommendations as part of a graduate studio taught by Professors Michael Southworth and Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA. Additionally, Lyndon will make a presentation at the charrette aimed at helping community members establish a baseline understanding of fundamental urban design principals.
Background Analyses from Michael Southworth's Urban Design Masters Class
Pittsburg's past-Mayor Michael Kee, AIA, states, "We've put a lot of focus into this project. The city hopes to draw upon and harness community involvement and energy to see the railroad corridor take on a vital role in our community. The intent is to help cultivate rapid turnaround and success for this vital area of our community within the next few years."
In late January 2008, the City of Pittsburg will host a festive event to publicly present an overview of the proceedings and recommendations resulting from the charrette.
CES/LUs TBD
Please RSVP to Sidney Sweeney
Railroad Corridor Charrette
Elks Lodge, 200 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg
Saturday 10/27/07
8:00am-5:30pm
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
For more information: http://www.aiaeb.org/charrette.htm or 510/464-3600
In partnership with the City of Pittsburg and UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design, the AIA East Bay will seek community participation in the planning and design process that will help establish the framework for the redevelopment of Pittsburg's railroad corridor. According to Railroad Corridor Charrette Chair Steven Winkel, FAIA, "Architects of the AIA East Bay see this as an opportunity to give back to the community. We began this important initiative to add value to people's everyday lives while taking their local vision and heritage into account."
Collaborative work began over a year ago. With mutual buy-in, city officials and the AIA East Bay sought the participation of graduate students at UC Berkeley's College for Environmental Design. While student participation at this level is not a traditional practice, Winkel and Pittsburg leaders saw great value in involving graduate students to conduct preliminary field and data analysis. Students will bring forth feasibility, development and implementation recommendations as part of a graduate studio taught by Professors Michael Southworth and Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA. Additionally, Lyndon will make a presentation at the charrette aimed at helping community members establish a baseline understanding of fundamental urban design principals.
Background Analyses from Michael Southworth's Urban Design Masters Class
Historical Timeline
Pittsburg Demographics
Environmental FactorsRailroad Avenue in Context
Access: Connections & Constraints in Pittsburg, CA
Waste Space
Visible Landscape: Problems and Possibilities
Pittsburg's past-Mayor Michael Kee, AIA, states, "We've put a lot of focus into this project. The city hopes to draw upon and harness community involvement and energy to see the railroad corridor take on a vital role in our community. The intent is to help cultivate rapid turnaround and success for this vital area of our community within the next few years."
In late January 2008, the City of Pittsburg will host a festive event to publicly present an overview of the proceedings and recommendations resulting from the charrette.
CES/LUs TBD
Please RSVP to Sidney Sweeney
Railroad Corridor Charrette
Elks Lodge, 200 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg
Saturday 10/27/07
8:00am-5:30pm
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
For more information: http://www.aiaeb.org/charrette.htm or 510/464-3600
Friday, October 12, 2007
INOUT
AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design celebrate the opening of its newest exhibition:
INOUT
November 1 - January 26, 2008
Opening November 1, 2007
6:00 - 9:00 pm
RSVP HERE
INOUT represents emerging graduates of the Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL) in Switzerland. The exhibition features designs with a permeable connection between interior and exterior spaces. The designers offer a rereading and re-appropriation of objects that often escape our attention because they are so much a part of our everyday visual field. The objects presented arise out of reflections on our environment. They surprise us through their ingenuity and inventiveness and testify to deep reflection about ecology, social life, cutting-edge technology and the problems inherent in management of the urban world. They provide evidence for these young designers' interest in a more inviting environment, one that is closer to the preoccupations and expectations of urban dwellers and that tackles ideas about circulatory flow, the relationship with green spaces or comments on our methods of functioning.
For more information: www.aiasf.org
INOUT
November 1 - January 26, 2008
Opening November 1, 2007
6:00 - 9:00 pm
RSVP HERE
INOUT represents emerging graduates of the Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL) in Switzerland. The exhibition features designs with a permeable connection between interior and exterior spaces. The designers offer a rereading and re-appropriation of objects that often escape our attention because they are so much a part of our everyday visual field. The objects presented arise out of reflections on our environment. They surprise us through their ingenuity and inventiveness and testify to deep reflection about ecology, social life, cutting-edge technology and the problems inherent in management of the urban world. They provide evidence for these young designers' interest in a more inviting environment, one that is closer to the preoccupations and expectations of urban dwellers and that tackles ideas about circulatory flow, the relationship with green spaces or comments on our methods of functioning.
For more information: www.aiasf.org
AIA Members Offered Discount Extension for Energy Efficiency Conference
The Alliance to Save Energy has extended the deadline for its early-registration discount to AIA members for attendance at the Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition (EE Global), November 11-14, in Washington, D.C.
This event promises to be a substantive gathering and showcase for the energy-efficiency industry, attracting industry professionals, academics, and policymakers from around the world, not only to exchange the latest technical, commercial, and policy information, but to forge partnerships and develop “best practices,” policies, and strategies for global implementation.
The forum will provide information on how energy efficiency can have a positive impact on every end-use sector, including transportation, the built environment, electricity generation, and more.
Academic, political, and business leaders from around the world will participate, including AIA President RK Stewart, FAIA, who will be part of a panel discussion. Senior executives from major corporations will gather with high-level government officials, researchers, and technology developers to provide a diverse, interesting, and comprehensive view of the role energy efficiency must play in planning and development.
AIA members have until close of business on October 17 to receive the $800 Alliance Associate registration rate (subsequent rates are $900 after the 17th, and $1,050 after November 9). To find out more, visit http://www.eeglobalforum.com/. To receive the discount, be sure to add “—AIA” after your firm name when registering.
For more information: www.eeglobalforum.com
This event promises to be a substantive gathering and showcase for the energy-efficiency industry, attracting industry professionals, academics, and policymakers from around the world, not only to exchange the latest technical, commercial, and policy information, but to forge partnerships and develop “best practices,” policies, and strategies for global implementation.
The forum will provide information on how energy efficiency can have a positive impact on every end-use sector, including transportation, the built environment, electricity generation, and more.
Academic, political, and business leaders from around the world will participate, including AIA President RK Stewart, FAIA, who will be part of a panel discussion. Senior executives from major corporations will gather with high-level government officials, researchers, and technology developers to provide a diverse, interesting, and comprehensive view of the role energy efficiency must play in planning and development.
AIA members have until close of business on October 17 to receive the $800 Alliance Associate registration rate (subsequent rates are $900 after the 17th, and $1,050 after November 9). To find out more, visit http://www.eeglobalforum.com/. To receive the discount, be sure to add “—AIA” after your firm name when registering.
For more information: www.eeglobalforum.com
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Hard Hat Tour: Cathedral of Christ the Light
SORRY. THIS TOUR SOLD OUT. Call 510/464-3600 to be put on the waiting list.
10/22/07
Design Tour: The Cathedral of Christ the Light
Join us as Principal Designer Craig Hartman, FAIA of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP leads us on a hard hat tour of the Cathedral of Christ the light . This structure will be the mother church of over 600,000 parishioners in the Oakland Diocese. The tour will examine the construction of this wood, steel, glass, and concrete structure currently being clad with translucent panels.
Space is extremely limited. Members must call 510/464-3600 to RSVP. Non-Chapter member reservations must be made online here.
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: The Corner of Grand Avenue and Harrison Street, Oakland
Cost: Free to AIA East Bay Members; $20 Non Chapter Members.
1.0 CES LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
10/22/07
Design Tour: The Cathedral of Christ the Light
Join us as Principal Designer Craig Hartman, FAIA of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP leads us on a hard hat tour of the Cathedral of Christ the light . This structure will be the mother church of over 600,000 parishioners in the Oakland Diocese. The tour will examine the construction of this wood, steel, glass, and concrete structure currently being clad with translucent panels.
Space is extremely limited. Members must call 510/464-3600 to RSVP. Non-Chapter member reservations must be made online here.
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: The Corner of Grand Avenue and Harrison Street, Oakland
Cost: Free to AIA East Bay Members; $20 Non Chapter Members.
1.0 CES LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
COTE Forum: The GreenPoint Rated Program
10/17/07
COTE Forum: The GreenPoint Rated Program
Presented by Bruce Mast, of Build it Green, the GreenPoint Rated program removes the guesswork from evaluating a home's green features, allowing home buyers to compare newly built homes on a level playing field. And GreenPoint Rated rewards building professionals who create green homes by allowing them to brand their products with a recognizable, trustworthy seal of approval.
Think of GreenPoint Rated as a report card for new home construction. A GreenPoint Rated home is graded on five categories-Energy Efficiency, Resource Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Water Conservation and Community. If the home meets minimum point requirements in each category and scores more than 50 total points, then it earns the right to bear the GreenPoint Rated label. Because GreenPoint Rated homes are evaluated by independent, certified raters, building professionals and homeowners can feel confident that the rating has integrity and value.Please join us for this brown-bag program--and bring along your friends and co-workers!
Time: Noon-1:30
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street , Oakland
Cost: None, this is a brown bag lunch. Drinks are provided
This Forum open to all.
1.5 HSW CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Erik Mikiten, AIA
COTE Forum: The GreenPoint Rated Program
Presented by Bruce Mast, of Build it Green, the GreenPoint Rated program removes the guesswork from evaluating a home's green features, allowing home buyers to compare newly built homes on a level playing field. And GreenPoint Rated rewards building professionals who create green homes by allowing them to brand their products with a recognizable, trustworthy seal of approval.
Think of GreenPoint Rated as a report card for new home construction. A GreenPoint Rated home is graded on five categories-Energy Efficiency, Resource Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Water Conservation and Community. If the home meets minimum point requirements in each category and scores more than 50 total points, then it earns the right to bear the GreenPoint Rated label. Because GreenPoint Rated homes are evaluated by independent, certified raters, building professionals and homeowners can feel confident that the rating has integrity and value.Please join us for this brown-bag program--and bring along your friends and co-workers!
Time: Noon-1:30
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street , Oakland
Cost: None, this is a brown bag lunch. Drinks are provided
This Forum open to all.
1.5 HSW CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Erik Mikiten, AIA
The New California Building Code
11/14/07
Seminar: The New California Building Code
Seminar: The New California Building Code
You asked, we're responding. With the change of the California Building Code in two and a half months, architects and design professionals are looking for timely information from Codes Experts. Kerwin Lee, AIA is returning to the chapter to address the code adoption process and the implementation schedule on Thursday, October 18 at 6pm.
Presented by Kerwin Lee, AIA Senior Consulting Architect of Rolf Jensen & Associates,
Inc. Fire Protection Consultants. Mr. Lee's presentation will address the code adoption process and the implementation schedule for the new California Building Code.
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: 5865 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Cost: $20 members $35 non members
Click Here to Register
2.0 HSW CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator
Professional Practice Forum: Office File Standards
10/18/07
Professional Practice Forum: Office File Standards
We all face a mountain of information of all varieties in our day to day work: contracts, reports, letters, requests for information, email, etc. How do we organize it, store it, and retrieve it? Office Filing Systems will be the topic of the next Professional Practice brown bag forum. Bring your lunch, questions and answers and colleagues.
Time: Noon-1:30
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None, this is a brown bag lunch. Drinks are provided
This Forum open to all.
1.5 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600 or Tim Craig, AIA
Professional Practice Forum: Office File Standards
We all face a mountain of information of all varieties in our day to day work: contracts, reports, letters, requests for information, email, etc. How do we organize it, store it, and retrieve it? Office Filing Systems will be the topic of the next Professional Practice brown bag forum. Bring your lunch, questions and answers and colleagues.
Time: Noon-1:30
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None, this is a brown bag lunch. Drinks are provided
This Forum open to all.
1.5 CES/LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600 or Tim Craig, AIA
Guest Lecture: David Thorman, AIA, CA State Architect
10/17/07
Celebrating a Century of California Architecture
A lecture by State Architect David Thorman, AIA
2007 marks the 100th anniversary of the appointment of California's first State Architect. Over the past 100 years, the State Architect's office has contributed to the design and construction of many historic California buildings. State Architect David Thorman's presentation will trace the history of the State Architect's office and its impact on, and role in, shaping California's public architecture by highlighting key projects and polices from the past 100 years.
Then, join the DSA upstairs for an open house at their Oakland offices.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None; this program open to all
Please RSVP for accurate coffee count!
1 CES/ LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600
Celebrating a Century of California Architecture
A lecture by State Architect David Thorman, AIA
2007 marks the 100th anniversary of the appointment of California's first State Architect. Over the past 100 years, the State Architect's office has contributed to the design and construction of many historic California buildings. State Architect David Thorman's presentation will trace the history of the State Architect's office and its impact on, and role in, shaping California's public architecture by highlighting key projects and polices from the past 100 years.
Then, join the DSA upstairs for an open house at their Oakland offices.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None; this program open to all
Please RSVP for accurate coffee count!
1 CES/ LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600
Young Architects Forum: Plan Check Review - When Dreams Meet Oversight
10/16/07
Young Architects Forum: Plan Check Review - When Dreams Meet Oversight
Join this roundtable discussion on the various agencies Architects face getting a project built. Whether the project is commercial or residential there are several oversight groups Architects come in contact with. The discussion will review some different cities and public agencies you face having your projects reviewed for zoning, planning, design review and permit. There's the Health Services, DSA and OSPHD to name a few. Share your best practices and rituals performed to help you get through this phase of your projects.
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None; this program open to all
1 CES/HSW LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Gerard Lee, AIA
Young Architects Forum: Plan Check Review - When Dreams Meet Oversight
Join this roundtable discussion on the various agencies Architects face getting a project built. Whether the project is commercial or residential there are several oversight groups Architects come in contact with. The discussion will review some different cities and public agencies you face having your projects reviewed for zoning, planning, design review and permit. There's the Health Services, DSA and OSPHD to name a few. Share your best practices and rituals performed to help you get through this phase of your projects.
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None; this program open to all
1 CES/HSW LU
For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Gerard Lee, AIA
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