Universal Design for Senior Living

Presented by Beverly Brandon, this Webinar teaches you to evaluate if your building's design and interior features assist your seniors in daily living activities. Aging in place design and accessibility features in a senior community are critical to allow seniors to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. This session will highlight these features giving you the tools to assess your own community. Once you identifying barriers you will learn how to eliminate them in an effective way that enriches the lives of your residents.

This session will also assist those communities who are considering accreditation by CARF/CCAC's which require communities to identify their barriers and establish a procedure to eliminate them. During this session attendees will be asked to evaluate spaces and identify if those spaces have barriers or not using the checklist provided. This same checklist of aging in place design features will assist attendees in assessing their own community.

Learning Objective:

• Know which design features allow aging in place
• Identify barriers in your community that limit residents' independence and dignity
• Provide barrier checklist took to assist those communities considering CARF/CCAC

Beverly Brandon is a nationally recognized expert on designing for seniors. For thirty years she has designed senior living communities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Senior Communities, Assisted Living Residences, Senior Housing, and Health Care Centers. More recently, she has been involved with existing senior communities who are expanding their programs to include a wellness program, more independent living units to attract younger active seniors, and modifying their health care to embrace culture change. Brandon is a Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP), a member of the American Institute of Architects, and is a LEED candidate.

5/13/09 Sold Out

Design For Aging Webinar: Universal Design For Senior Living
Presented by Beverly Brandon, this webinar explains which design features allow aging in space and how you can identify barriers in your community that limit residents' independence and dignity.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: $15 for AIA members, $30 non-members.

Registration is required by Monday, May 11.

This program is sold out.

1 CES/LU (MCE)

For more information: 510.464-3600

The Longevity, Beauty, & Earth Friendly Benefits of Clay Roofing Tile

Presented by Matt Mikel of US Tile at Dahlin Group Architecture/Planning in Pleasanton. This one-hour HSW course gives and in depth study of clay roofing tile and its energy saving/ green benefits.

From its raw beginnings, you will see how clay roofing tiles are generated for use in the market today. The course will cover the inherent differences between clay and other roofing products commonly found in the market place such as aesthetics, life expectancy, weathering, installation, and green attributes.

Matt will explore the benefits of using clay as a roofing tile such as environmental impact, roof products, solar reflectance, thermal emmitance (SRI values), LEED point generation, sustainable design, and Cradle to Cradle certification.

Matt Mikel has six years of knowledge in the building industry. A graduate of Fresno State University's Craig School of Business, Matt is currently working on his LEED AP certification. He works closely with local contractors, builders, designers, and architects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

4/23/09

Lunch & Learn: The Longevity, Beauty, & Earth Friendly Benefits of Clay Roofing Tile

Time: Noon - 1:00pm

Location: Dahlin Group Architecture/Planning, 5865 Owens Drive, Pleasanton

Contact: 510/464-3600

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

1 CES/LU HSW

For more information: 510/464-3600

Central Ventilation Systems and the 'Passiv Haus'

House wraps, newly designed windows and doors, sealing caulks and other insulating materials are used to create air tight buildings for optimum energy efficiency. However, pollutants retained in airtight buildings can be hazardous to their occupants and can jeopardize structural integrity. Central Ventilation systems can address poor indoor air quality, while retaining energy efficiency.

Klas C. Haglid, PE, RA, from Building Performance Equipment, Inc. will join this round table discussion via conference call from Hillsdale New Jersey. He is an Architect and Engineer and has also served as the 'Chairman of Energy Recovery and Owning and Operating Buildings for ASHRAE'.

4/3/09

Committee on the Environment Forum: Central Ventilation Systems and the "Passiv Haus"

Time: Noon - 1:00pm

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

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None; this program open to all.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

How Are You Using Your Website?

Come to this round table discussion for a show-and-tell about architects and contractors own websites. The discussion will be led by Joe Spitzley and Karen Spitzley of Spitzley Construction, Inc.

Attendees see a variety of different architects' websites and learn how your colleagues use websites to generate business. After attending this program you will be able to appreciate active use of a website during project design and know what resources are used to create and maintain professionals' websites.

4/2/09

Small Firm Forum: How are you Using Your Website?

Time: Noon - 1:00pm

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

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None for AIA members, $3 non-members; this program open to all.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

Bay Area Architecture of the 50's and 60's

On Tuesday, April 21, Henrik Bull, FAIA will be sharing a presentation he has prepared for the Berkeley Architectural History Association (BAHA) on Bay Area Architecture of the 50's and 60's. Bull will discuss his experience with starting a firm that is now more than 40 years old and has managed to survive the recessions of 1974-75 and 1982, as well as the dot com bust of the 90's.

Henrik Bull, FAIA is one of the founding partners of BSA Architects. This 40-year old practice has received over 75 major design awards including "Firm of the Year" by the American Institute of Architects California Council.

Attracted by the modernism that was taking place in the Bay Area, Henrik Bull, FAIA moved out West in 1954. Because of his passion for skiing, Bull spent much time in the Sierras and began working on ski cabins as side projects. This work drew praise and awards and in 1956 Bull started his own firm. His work on cabins soon led to working on residential projects, condominiums, hotels and resorts in Lake Tahoe and Colorado. In 1967 Bull merged his firm with two others to form BSA Architects.

4/21/09

Young Architects Forum: Bay Area Architecture of the 50's & 60's
Presented by Henrik Bull, FAIA founding partner of BSA Architects.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None; this program open to all.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

Downtown Berkeley Design Studio Space Available

$300 per month, per workstation. Includes shared copy machine, mail, Internet, conference room and kitchen. Easy BART access.

For more information: Please call Mary, 510/548-2000 x10.

An exciting Series of Author Events...

From Builders Booksource:

Tuesday, April 7th at 7:30 Mimi Zeiger, Tiny Houses. A Presentation and Book Signing
Come to a wonderful evening presentation of Tiny Houses around the world and meet author, architect, teacher and blogger Mimi Zeiger.

Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30 Michele Kaufman: Prefab Green. A Presentation and Book Signing
Michele Kaufman is a Bay Area architect and prefab builder. Here her ideas for major changes in the way we build homes are passionately presented. This presentation is sure to be thought provoking!

Wednesday, April 29th at 7:30 Sarah Susanka: Not So Big Remodeling. A Presentation and Book Signing
Yes, Sarah Susanka is back to present her brand new addition to the "Not So Big" series. For all of us urban dwellers this is certainly the most practical of Sarah's books, and in my opinion the best of them all. We had such a huge response the last time we hosted Sarah that we may move this event to a larger venue...we'll keep you posted.

Thursday, April 30th at 7:30 Andrew Shanken: 194X. A Presentation and Book Signing
This promises to be a fascinating evening for exploring the architectural culture and history of the Second World War years. Andrew Shanken is a professor at UC Berkeley whose writing has appeared in numerous publications.

For more information: http://www.buildersbooksource.com/cgi-bin/booksite/index.html

Central Estuary Plan Community Workshop #1

The City of Oakland is developing a Specific Plan that will help define a common vision for the Oakland Central Estuary. This plan will provide a framework to support development and enhancement of the area. It will balance land-use goals with the environmental, economic, quality of life and health-related interests of the community. Building upon previous visioning efforts, the City of Oakland will be convening several community workshops to gather public input throughout the Specific Plan development process. Your participation is an essential component of the plan. Please join us!

WHEN: Monday, March 23rd, 2009
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Unity Council:
Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center
3301 E. 12th St., Suite 201, Oakland

For more information: please visit the project website:

Para obtener más información
www.oaklandnet.com/central_estuary_plan/

Or contact:
Email: central_estuary_plan@oaklandnet.com
Central Estuary Plan Message Line: (510) 238-7737
RSVP requested but not required

Authentically Green Interiors: Opitimizing Nature's Design

A study of interior landscape's impact on Human-Centered Sustainable Design. This session will present the most relevant and compelling findings on the environmental impact of plants on people's physical, psychological and behavioral needs within the built environment.

Participants will be able to quantify the environmental contributions of plants to a building interior. They will gain practical insight into the bottom-line an human-centered benefits to designing with interior plants. At the end of the program, participants will comprehend exactly how the biophilia design factor (the human affinity for natural things) profoundly effects the well being and overall profitability of the modern built environment. Attendees will walk away with concrete suggestions as to how to use this design consideration.

Peter Alexander, Ph.D., has been trained on CES guidelines and presentation skills. In addition, he receives continuous in-depth training on every aspect of green design considerations as they relate to interior plant installations.

3/26/09

Green Plants for Green Buildings

Time: Noon - 1:00pm

Location: Dahlin Group, 5865 Owens Dr, Pleasanton

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None; this program open to all. Please RSVP.

1 CES/LU HSW

For more information: 510/464-3600

The Longevity, Beauty, and Earth Friendly Benefits of Clay Roofing Tile

Presented by Matt Mikel of US Tile. This one-hour HSW course gives and in depth study of clay roofing tile and its energy saving/ green benefits.

From its raw beginnings, you will see how clay roofing tiles are generated for use in the market today. The course will cover the inherent differences between clay and other roofing products commonly found in the market place such as aesthetics, life expectancy, weathering, installation, and green attributes.

Matt will explore the benefits of using clay as a roofing tile such as environmental impact, roof products, solar reflectance, thermal emmitance (SRI values), LEED point generation, sustainable design, and Cradle to Cradle certification.

Matt Mikel has six years of knowledge in the building industry. A graduate of Fresno State University's Craig School of Business, Matt is currently working on his LEED AP certification. He works closely with local contractors, builders, designers, and architects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

3/23/09

Lunch & Learn: The Longevity, Beauty, & Earth Friendly Benefits of Clay Roofing Tile

Time: Noon - 1:00pm

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

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None for AIA Members; $3 for non-members/ $4 at the door. Please RSVP.

1 CES/LU HSW

For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit in Residence

Housing design presents many unique opportunities for Revit to flex its muscles: detailed cabinetry and trim, mirrored or multiple unit plans, and complex pitched roofing to name just a few. This Revit User group we will be holding a panel discussion around all things residential and how Revit is supporting or frustrating that process.

Who should attend? New users are encouraged to come and ask questions. Panelists will include Lavenson Design, MVE Partners - other seasoned architects, designers, engineers and contractors are encouraged to volunteer to be on this panel and share their experiences. Come join this lively discussion!

3/17/09

Revit User Group: Revit in Residence

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

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

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

SmartGeometry 2009 Conference

As the premiere gathering of the GenerativeComponents community, Bentley proudly sponsors SmartGeometry 2009 Conference March 25-April 1, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. Comprised of 5 inspiring events and hosted by the SmartGeometry group, the Conference will focus on innovative design tools, technologies, and methodologies that allow and encourage new forms of architectural and structural expression – forms that are radically changing the world of the built environment. Leading industry and academic experts will present at this highly informative and thought-provoking event so if you have an interest in the theory and practice of generative design, SmartGeometry 2009 Conference is an event not to be missed! AIA Members will receive a 50% discount on SmartGeometry Conference Registration. Simply enter the code SGAIA09 when registering. Every Attendee of the Conference will receive a 6 months FREE license of Bentleys innovative software for generative design: GenerativeComponents – used in the SmartGeometry Workshop (worth $125) The first 50 registrants will receive a free copy of the book "Architectural Geometry" by Helmut Pottmann, Andreas Asperl, Michael Hofer and Axel Kilian – the definitive reference book. - Worth $175!

Beyong the Yoga Mat: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

A holistic approach to well being focuses not just on a persons physical health, but on their lifestyle as a whole. A persons well being depends on physical, social, emotional and mental health as well as their environment, vocation, spiritual beliefs and values. How can retirement communities bring this holistic approach to well being to their residents?

This webinar will combine lessons from retirement communities, world class spas, and wellness centers to find practical solutions that can improve the lives of residents in senior communities. Presenters will explore environments that have a successful holistic approach to well being and examine what makes them work.

3/11/09

Webinar - Beyond the Yoga Mat: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being
Hosted by the Northern California regional Design For Aging Committee. Click here for more information.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: $15 for AIA Members; $30 for non-members. RSVPs are mandatory. Pay at the door. No-shows will be invoiced.

For more information: 510/464-3600

Rare Warehouse Conversion Architect's Dream

Built in 1939, published in Dwell for Green Creative Re-Use, this unique stand alone building, contains 6700sf, with abundant natural light, retro-contemporary green design and handcrafted detailing. Divided 2200sf living, 4500sf studio, imagine the innovative project possibilities with solar and sustainability design an how this space could bring out your vision and a clients dreams. A vast, creative, open-space meant to add drama and please the eye.

Zoned Mix-Use, C-35, commercial, residential, retail, light industrial, or 4-unit development. Fully renovated, meets or exceeds all current seismic upgrades, building codes and requirements, 2-ADA baths. Location on commercial thoroughfare, near Port of Oakland and Emeryville, Bay Bridge Plaza, Bart Transit Village, 15 minutes SF.

Please link to website for virtual tour, floorplan and PDF file listing features and comps. A Great Investment with a 5K Finder's Fee.

www.7thStreetLiveWork.com

For more information: Joanne Day/Owner-Seller/415-407-1904 or jdaysf@gmail.com

The Berkeley Women's City Club Tour

Designed by Juila Morgan, the The Berkeley Women's City Club was founded in 1927. After opening its doors to men in 1962 the name was changed to The Berkeley City Club. Still an active social organization and now a National State Historical Landmark, the Berkeley City Club is worth the visit.

3/12/09

Tour: The Berkeley Women's City Club

Hosted by the Women in Architecture Committee. Architect: Julia Morgan.

Time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Location: The Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley.

Contact: 510/464-3600 or Laura de la Torre, Assoc. AIA

Cost: $2 cash; this program is open to all. Please RSVP.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

Preservation 20/20

Come share your work on Wednesday, March 11. Bring 20 images of your historic projects to show for 20 seconds each!

3/11/09
Historic Preservation Forum: Preservation 20/20
Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Contact: 510/464-3600
Cost: None; this program open to all. Please RSVP.
1.5 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

SFNOMA Presents:

Contracting for Design Services with the City and County of San Francisco
Featured Speaker: Jim Buker, Senior Architect with the Department of Public Works Bureau of Architecture.

Date: Tuesday, March 17th
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Anshen + Allen
901 Market Street, 6th Fl
San Francisco, CA 94103

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information: please contact Rommel Taylor, SFNOMA Treasurer @ rtaylor@sfnoma.net