Saturday, September 8, 2007
Join AIA East Bay as it hosts its Pre-Design Seminar on Saturday, September 8 from 10 am to 5pm. The class is presented by Marina Rubina.
Save $$$ on registration by signing up now.
Log onto www.aiaeb.org to register and for additional information.
ARE Seminars: Pre Design
Time:10:00am-5:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact Person: Kellie Hewlett
Click Here For Registration
For more information: 510/464-3600
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Monthly Program Cancelled
8/29/07 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Monthly Program: What I Did on My Summer Vacation (and other presentations by members)
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland Contact: Kellie Hewlett
Monthly Program: What I Did on My Summer Vacation (and other presentations by members)
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland Contact: Kellie Hewlett
Bay Area on the move
Bay Area on the move--Connecting transportation, land use and climate protection.
A forum joining ABAG's Fall General Assembly with discussions on MTC's Transportation 2035 PlanOctober 26, 2007 • 8:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland(near the 12th Street BART Station).
About the ConferenceBay Area residents will review some of the major decisions anticipated as part of an update to the metropolitan Transportation Commission's long-range transportation policy and investment blueprint, known as Transportation 2035. The Association of Bay Area Governments also will showcase results of its FOCUS effort to identify priority development areas.
Highlights
* Prominent local and national leaders
* Sessions on transportation, land use, and the link to pricing, equity and climate protection
* Keypad-style electronic voting by participants
Who Should Attend?
Everyone who cares about the future of the Bay Area! Join elected official, community and business leaders, planners, and transportation and smart growth advocates in this lively regional dialogue.
FREE EVENT: SPACE IS LIMITED and ADVANCE Registration will be required to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit http://www.abag.ca.gov/ or http://www.mtc.ca.gov/, or call 510.464.7900 or 510.817.5757 for conference details. An agenda an online registration will be available in September.
A forum joining ABAG's Fall General Assembly with discussions on MTC's Transportation 2035 PlanOctober 26, 2007 • 8:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland(near the 12th Street BART Station).
About the ConferenceBay Area residents will review some of the major decisions anticipated as part of an update to the metropolitan Transportation Commission's long-range transportation policy and investment blueprint, known as Transportation 2035. The Association of Bay Area Governments also will showcase results of its FOCUS effort to identify priority development areas.
Highlights
* Prominent local and national leaders
* Sessions on transportation, land use, and the link to pricing, equity and climate protection
* Keypad-style electronic voting by participants
Who Should Attend?
Everyone who cares about the future of the Bay Area! Join elected official, community and business leaders, planners, and transportation and smart growth advocates in this lively regional dialogue.
FREE EVENT: SPACE IS LIMITED and ADVANCE Registration will be required to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit http://www.abag.ca.gov/ or http://www.mtc.ca.gov/, or call 510.464.7900 or 510.817.5757 for conference details. An agenda an online registration will be available in September.
Monday, August 27, 2007
City of Orinda Mayor's Award
City of Orinda Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Architecture, Landscape and Environmental Sustainability
Call for Entries and Application
Applications Accepted March 15, 2007 to September 15, 2007
The Mayor of the City of Orinda invites entries for the "Mayor’s Award for Excellence" to recognize excellence in local architecture, landscape and environmental sustainability projects which make an extraordinary contribution to the character and livability of Orinda neighborhoods.
Eligibility
All submissions must be for projects in the City of Orinda that were completed no earlier than January 1, 2004.
Applicants may submit any number of eligible entries provided each is submitted separately with separate entry fees.
All residential projects, regardless of project size, budget, style, or building type are eligible for submission, including remodeling projects.
Criteria
Residential projects are eligible and will be evaluated based on the criteria contained on the attached form for their respective categories. For all categories the design must be consistent with the City’s General Plan and development standards and guidelines.
Entries are weighed individually, not in competition with others.
Jury
A panel of residents with experience in architecture, landscape and environmental sustainability will be appointed by the Mayor to select the award winners.
Up to three finalists may be recognized in each category.
For more information:
http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us/pdfs/Mayors_award_application.pdf
Call for Entries and Application
Applications Accepted March 15, 2007 to September 15, 2007
The Mayor of the City of Orinda invites entries for the "Mayor’s Award for Excellence" to recognize excellence in local architecture, landscape and environmental sustainability projects which make an extraordinary contribution to the character and livability of Orinda neighborhoods.
Eligibility
All submissions must be for projects in the City of Orinda that were completed no earlier than January 1, 2004.
Applicants may submit any number of eligible entries provided each is submitted separately with separate entry fees.
All residential projects, regardless of project size, budget, style, or building type are eligible for submission, including remodeling projects.
Criteria
Residential projects are eligible and will be evaluated based on the criteria contained on the attached form for their respective categories. For all categories the design must be consistent with the City’s General Plan and development standards and guidelines.
Entries are weighed individually, not in competition with others.
Jury
A panel of residents with experience in architecture, landscape and environmental sustainability will be appointed by the Mayor to select the award winners.
Up to three finalists may be recognized in each category.
For more information:
http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us/pdfs/Mayors_award_application.pdf
Friday, August 24, 2007
"Building and Renovating Museums" Workshop
The Western Museums Association invites you to attend a day long workshop entitled “Building and Renovating Museums” taking place at the De Young Museum. This workshop is a day-long exploration of the process for designing, building and renovating, and financing museums.
The workshop auditorium at the De Young allows for a larger audience than the museum professionals that will be attending this preconference workshop as part of the WMA Annual Meeting in Oakland “Shake it Up: Museums Activate and Innovate” October 10-14, taking place at the Oakland Marriott City Center.
The fee to attend the workshop is $125 ($75 workshop + $50 one day registration for members of WMA – this is extended to AIA members) and includes lunch.
Time: 8:45 am – 4:30 pm (motorcoach transportation is available/included from the Oakland Marriott leaving at 8:00 am.
For a complete agenda and speaker list go to: www.westmuse.org, and scroll down to “Building & Renovating Museums Agenda.” To register click on “Register Now!” on the WMA homepage. Registration deadline is September 25 (no onsite registration will be available.) The workshop is sponsored by J.P. Morgan, with additional underwriting by John F. Kennedy Museum Studies Department.
For more information, please email director@westmuse.org or call the Western Museums Association in Berkeley at 510-665-0700.
The workshop auditorium at the De Young allows for a larger audience than the museum professionals that will be attending this preconference workshop as part of the WMA Annual Meeting in Oakland “Shake it Up: Museums Activate and Innovate” October 10-14, taking place at the Oakland Marriott City Center.
The fee to attend the workshop is $125 ($75 workshop + $50 one day registration for members of WMA – this is extended to AIA members) and includes lunch.
Time: 8:45 am – 4:30 pm (motorcoach transportation is available/included from the Oakland Marriott leaving at 8:00 am.
For a complete agenda and speaker list go to: www.westmuse.org, and scroll down to “Building & Renovating Museums Agenda.” To register click on “Register Now!” on the WMA homepage. Registration deadline is September 25 (no onsite registration will be available.) The workshop is sponsored by J.P. Morgan, with additional underwriting by John F. Kennedy Museum Studies Department.
For more information, please email director@westmuse.org or call the Western Museums Association in Berkeley at 510-665-0700.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Retrofit Seminar
A free residential earthquake retrofit seminar sponsored by the Association of Bay Area Governments will be held on Saturday, September 15 at Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park St., Berkeley, between 10 and 12.
The principles and practice of effective earthquake retrofitting, as well as recent developments in Oakland's multi-million dollar retrofit transfer tax program, which pays for retrofits designed by architects, will be presented by members of the Structural Engineer's Association of Northern California, Thor Matteson, a structural engineer and author of the only book on shear walls published by the International Code Council and a former retrofit contractor and residential earthquake damage inspector for FEMA.
For more information or a flyer go to http://quake.abag.ca.gov/fixit
The principles and practice of effective earthquake retrofitting, as well as recent developments in Oakland's multi-million dollar retrofit transfer tax program, which pays for retrofits designed by architects, will be presented by members of the Structural Engineer's Association of Northern California, Thor Matteson, a structural engineer and author of the only book on shear walls published by the International Code Council and a former retrofit contractor and residential earthquake damage inspector for FEMA.
For more information or a flyer go to http://quake.abag.ca.gov/fixit
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Save with City Car Share
City Car Share Drivers: AIA members receive a $20 credit toward their vehicle reservation with City CarShare between August 15th and September 30th. Visit www.citycarshare.org and enter the promo code, AIA2007, to reserve your car. For questions, call 415.995.8588.
In addition, the $50 sign up fee is waived for all new City Car Share Business Members who are AIA members. Promo code: AIABUS2007.
For more information: call 415/995-8588
In addition, the $50 sign up fee is waived for all new City Car Share Business Members who are AIA members. Promo code: AIABUS2007.
For more information: call 415/995-8588
Monday, August 06, 2007
Coordinating Land Use and Transportation in Oakland
August 10, 2007
City Hall Hearing Room 3,
9:00-4:00
“Coordinating Land Use and Transportation in Oakland”
One Path to Achieve Petroleum Independence
A Charette Sponsored by the Petroleum Independent Oakland (OIO) Task Force
Petroleum Independence: What is it and why is it important?
Land Use: “How can we coordinate issues of zoning, planning, design review and infrastructure to further automobile independence?”
(AM Focus)
Transportation: What is being planned and what else could be done in the area of Transit that is relevant to Oakland by regional agencies?
(PM Focus)
Jobs: How can This Help Grow Jobs in Oakland
AGENDA
August 10, 2007
City Hall Hearing Room 3
Charrette
“Coordinating Land Use and Transportation in Oakland”
One Path to Achieve Petroleum Independence
9:00 AM Coffee
9:20 AM Welcome
9:30 AM Introduction of Oil Independent Oakland Task Force
10:00 AM Presentation: Land Use and Infrastructure Issues Relating to Planning, Zoning and Design Review
Urban Village Case Study
11:00 AM Discussion: Seeking Response and Recommendations in regard to Case Study Presentation
12:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Presentation of Transportation Issues
Bus Rapid Transit Case Study – Curitiba Brazil DVD
BART
AC Transit
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
High Speed Rail
2:00 PM Discussion: Seeking Response and Recommendations in regard to Transportation Issues
3:00 PM Discussion of Overall Recommendations to OIO Task Force
4:00 PM Close
For more information: Mike Petouhoff (510) 435-2892
City Hall Hearing Room 3,
9:00-4:00
“Coordinating Land Use and Transportation in Oakland”
One Path to Achieve Petroleum Independence
A Charette Sponsored by the Petroleum Independent Oakland (OIO) Task Force
Petroleum Independence: What is it and why is it important?
Land Use: “How can we coordinate issues of zoning, planning, design review and infrastructure to further automobile independence?”
(AM Focus)
Transportation: What is being planned and what else could be done in the area of Transit that is relevant to Oakland by regional agencies?
(PM Focus)
Jobs: How can This Help Grow Jobs in Oakland
AGENDA
August 10, 2007
City Hall Hearing Room 3
Charrette
“Coordinating Land Use and Transportation in Oakland”
One Path to Achieve Petroleum Independence
9:00 AM Coffee
9:20 AM Welcome
9:30 AM Introduction of Oil Independent Oakland Task Force
10:00 AM Presentation: Land Use and Infrastructure Issues Relating to Planning, Zoning and Design Review
Urban Village Case Study
11:00 AM Discussion: Seeking Response and Recommendations in regard to Case Study Presentation
12:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Presentation of Transportation Issues
Bus Rapid Transit Case Study – Curitiba Brazil DVD
BART
AC Transit
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
High Speed Rail
2:00 PM Discussion: Seeking Response and Recommendations in regard to Transportation Issues
3:00 PM Discussion of Overall Recommendations to OIO Task Force
4:00 PM Close
For more information: Mike Petouhoff (510) 435-2892
8/21/07
noon -1:30 pm
LUNCHTIME WATERCOLOR
Join Robert Becker for a fast and painless introduction to some basic techniques in watercolor. Knowledge of watercolor is not necessary for this workshop. The goal of this workshop is to give a quick overview of using watercolor for quick presentations and personal use. Watercolor is unparalleled in breathing life into an image. Not only the domain of a perspective drawing, watercolor can give the simplest plan, elevation or even a cocktail napkin sketch warmth and atmosphere.
ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED!
This workshop will give you an easy way to try watercolor without pressure. The exercises will be done on top of your own drawings. By photocopying your own images directly onto watercolor paper, Robert will demonstrate on one copy as you try the technique on another copy at the same time. Each person will have a great hands-on experience. The group will be led through a series of exercises demonstrating the basic watercolor washes on the appropriate areas of your own drawings. Discussions about materials, techniques, and style will accompany the painting experience.
THIS IMAGE WAS PRODUCED USING THE TECHNIQUES THAT WILL BE DEMONSTRATED COLOR STUDY, FIRST STREET, OPERA SAN JOSE ELS ELBANSANI & LOGAN ARCHITECTS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, ARCHITECTURE IN PERSPECTIVE 16 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION DISCUSSIONS:
• Basic materials list: paper, paint, and brushes • Types of paper: weights, advantages & disadvantages • Types of washes: flat, stepped, graded, wet into wet • Mixing color: in washes, on palette • Setting focus with paint, light, color and contrast • Experimenting • Masking
Time: Noon-1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Cost: None this is a brown-bag lunch. Drinks will be provided.
Reservations are mandatory; space is limited
1.5 CES/LU's
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600
Cost: None this is a brown-bag lunch. Drinks will be provided.
Reservations are mandatory; space is limited
1.5 CES/LU's
ARE: Materials and Methods
Join AIA East Bay as it hosts its Materials and Methods Seminar on Saturday, August 11 from 8 am to 6pm. The class is presented by Douglas Whiteaker, Assoc. AIA.
Douglas Whiteaker is a professor of Architecture and Construction at Cosumnes River College teaching Materials of Construction. He also works in mainstream architecture, designing medical facilities with Boulder Associates and his experience also spans ten plus years in educational facility design and four in medical design.
Save $$$ on registration by signing up now. Log onto www.aiaeb.org to register and for additional information.
If you have missed other seminars in the area its not to late. Sign up today!
ARE Seminars: Material & Methods
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland, CA
Contact Person: Kellie Hewlett
Click here for registration
For more information: 510/464-3600
Douglas Whiteaker is a professor of Architecture and Construction at Cosumnes River College teaching Materials of Construction. He also works in mainstream architecture, designing medical facilities with Boulder Associates and his experience also spans ten plus years in educational facility design and four in medical design.
Save $$$ on registration by signing up now. Log onto www.aiaeb.org to register and for additional information.
If you have missed other seminars in the area its not to late. Sign up today!
ARE Seminars: Material & Methods
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland, CA
Contact Person: Kellie Hewlett
Click here for registration
For more information: 510/464-3600
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Draft Regional Rail Plan-Public Meeting
Track the Bay Area’s rail future at a public meeting on the Draft Regional Rail Plan
After 18 months of analysis and stakeholder involvement, we are unveiling a blueprint for expanding the region’s network of rail lines. The Draft Regional Rail Plan will identify potential rail passenger and rail freight improvements for the near-, intermediate-, and long-term.
Come to one of a series of public meetings (listed below) where you can:
· See and comment on what’s proposed to move people and freight throughout the region in the coming 50 years
· Learn how the regional rail network would be enhanced with proposed California high-speed rail investments (and view alternatives for bringing high-speed rail into the Bay Area)
Workshop Dates and Times
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Session One: 3 pm - 5 pm
Session Two: 6 pm - 8 pm
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter
Lawrence D. Dahms Auditorium
101 Eighth Street
Oakland
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Session One: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Session Two: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Santa Clara County Administration Building
Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 1st Floor
70 W Hedding Street
San Jose
Monday, August 20, 2007
Session One: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Session Two: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Suisun City Hall Council Chambers
701 Civic Center Blvd.
Suisun City
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Session One: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Session Two: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Livermore Public Library Community Rooms A & B
1188 S. Livermore Ave.
Livermore
Monday, August 27, 2007
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
San Mateo County Transit District Offices
1250 San Carlos Avenue, 2nd Floor Auditorium
San Carlos
Please note that in locations where two session times are offered, the format and content are identical.
If you are not able to attend the workshops, please visit the regional rail Web site where interactive maps describe the proposed alternatives for the regional rail network.
http://www.bayarearailplan.info/
Written comments will be accepted until August 29, 2007, and should be directed to Katie Balk, Regional Rail Project Offices, c/o BART, 300 Lakeside Drive, 16th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612, info@bayarearailplan.info
For more information: visit http://www.bayarearailplan.info/ or email info@bayarearailplan.info.
After 18 months of analysis and stakeholder involvement, we are unveiling a blueprint for expanding the region’s network of rail lines. The Draft Regional Rail Plan will identify potential rail passenger and rail freight improvements for the near-, intermediate-, and long-term.
Come to one of a series of public meetings (listed below) where you can:
· See and comment on what’s proposed to move people and freight throughout the region in the coming 50 years
· Learn how the regional rail network would be enhanced with proposed California high-speed rail investments (and view alternatives for bringing high-speed rail into the Bay Area)
Workshop Dates and Times
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Session One: 3 pm - 5 pm
Session Two: 6 pm - 8 pm
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter
Lawrence D. Dahms Auditorium
101 Eighth Street
Oakland
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Session One: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Session Two: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Santa Clara County Administration Building
Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 1st Floor
70 W Hedding Street
San Jose
Monday, August 20, 2007
Session One: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Session Two: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Suisun City Hall Council Chambers
701 Civic Center Blvd.
Suisun City
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Session One: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Session Two: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
Livermore Public Library Community Rooms A & B
1188 S. Livermore Ave.
Livermore
Monday, August 27, 2007
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open house first half hour followed by presentation/discussion
San Mateo County Transit District Offices
1250 San Carlos Avenue, 2nd Floor Auditorium
San Carlos
Please note that in locations where two session times are offered, the format and content are identical.
If you are not able to attend the workshops, please visit the regional rail Web site where interactive maps describe the proposed alternatives for the regional rail network.
http://www.bayarearailplan.info/
Written comments will be accepted until August 29, 2007, and should be directed to Katie Balk, Regional Rail Project Offices, c/o BART, 300 Lakeside Drive, 16th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612, info@bayarearailplan.info
For more information: visit http://www.bayarearailplan.info/ or email info@bayarearailplan.info.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
