Monthly Program: New and Old - Architecture Fusion

The quest for sustainability will increasingly concentrate development in cities, generating a greater fusion of old and new styles of architecture, especially as policy incentives are implemented that encourage major additions to existing buildings. This panelists are Charles Bloszies, AIA, architectural historian Mitchell Schwarzer, and real estate broker, Mary Smitheram-Sheldon. The moderator is Tim Culvahouse, FAIA.

A wine and cheese networking reception follows the program.

Charles F. (Chuck) Bloszies, AIA is an architect and structural engineer with masters degrees in both disciplines from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught design studios, theory seminars and technology courses at U. Penn, UC San Diego and California College of Arts. Chuck is the 2010 recipient of the Kirby Ward Fitzpatrick Prize from the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco for his 1 Kearny Street project. The project image is above left.

Mitchell Schwarzer is an architectural historian who writes on the urban and suburban built environment with attention to issues of mobility, perception, media, consumerism and memory. His current project involve Jewish architecture/space, and American real estate. Mitchell's books include Architecture of the San Francisco Bay Area: History and Guide, (William Stout Publishers, 2007), Zoomscape: Architecture in Motion and Media (Princeton Architectural Press, 2004), Architecture + Design: SF (Understanding the Business, 1998) and German Architectural Theory and the Search for Modern Identity (Cambridge University Press, 1995).

Mary Smitheram-Sheldon, a Senior Managing Director with CBRE Consulting, has been providing real estate consulting services to corporations, financial institutions, developers, pension funds, law firms, property owners, and governmental entities for nearly 20 years. Her industry experience includes investment analysis, development feasibility, highest and best use analysis, litigation support, partnership valuation, and appraisal review. Ms. Smitheram-Sheldon has particular expertise in real estate valuation, market analysis, and strategy.

8/18/10

Monthly Program: New and Old - Architecture Fusion

Time: 5:30pm

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

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: $15.75 for AIA Members; $21 for non-members. Registration required. Click here to register.

1.5 CES LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

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

Architecture in Film: The Fountainhead

10/15/07

Gary Cooper stoically portrays uncompromising architect Howard Roark, a man obedient solely to his own individuality and unfettered expression. Adapted from Ayn Rand's best-selling philosophical allegory, the film depicts Roark's life as a series of trials in which he must defend his beliefs and artistic integrity. Patricia Neal co-stars as the seductively fearsome Dominique Francon, the woman who tries to defeat Roark before falling in love.

Time: 6:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Open to the public; $2/per person donation for Rebuilding Together Oakland requested at the door.
For more information, please contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600

Sorry, only bottled water is allowed

Air Barrier Systems: Increasing Building Performance, Decreasing Energy Costs

Air Barrier Systems: Increasing Building Performance, Decreasing Energy Costs
Alan Learned, one of the highest trained in his field of study will take you through a technical review of the building envelope, explaining how you can increase your building performance by using air and moisture management systems. He will focus on the most current and educational technical data available. Alan takes you through a step by step virtual field trip, explaining the process of managing moisture and air through all types of weather barrier systems.

Take part in the discussion by asking the most difficult technical questions you can think of pertaining to managing moisture. Alan will not leave you disappointed, but will answer all your questions and back it up with fact, not fiction! You will be amazed as soon as you step inside, getting an immediate opportunity to have a hands on product demonstration of innovative moisture management materials. You definitely do not want to miss this opportunity.

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600
Cost: $3 chapter members and their guests; $5 non-chapter members.
Click Here for Registration
1.5 CES/HSW LU

For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600

Architecture, a Continuum of Life

Architecture, a Continuum of Life
Mui Ho, Principal of Mui Ho, Architect in Berkeley.
Presented by Women in Architecture
Thursday 10/11/07

Mui will discuss how she manages to balance being principal of a successful architecture firm, lecturing at UC Berkeley and her personal life. She will also cover how the sixties opened the door for women and minorities in the architectural field and at the same time created disharmony both in the work place and at home. Women architects, like other women professionals, try to find a good fit in the workplace and also try to have a slightly less traditional home life. As she sees it, it has been a continuing struggle.

Mui will discus how the life model of always being in a rush is not effective, and can be exhausting. As she would put it, 'we must stay with our goal and know our strength and weakness. We have to redefine success and other societal values, and we have to be flexible to deal with the complexities of personal and professional life. More importantly, we need to create peace and harmony in our life'.

1 CES/LUs
Presented by Women in Architecture

RSVPs not necessary but welcome.
Architecture, a Continuum of Life
AIA East Bay
Thursday 10/11/07
6:00pm-7:30pm Light reception begins at 6:00.

For more information: Kellie Hewlett, 510/464-3600 or kellie@aiaeb.org

Architecture in Film: Public Movies in Oakland

The American Institute of Architects, East Bay joins communities across the country in celebrating Architecture Month in October by screening four popular movies that honor architects and architecture. Shown by AIA East Bay will be:

October 1: My Architect, a son’s journey. Director Nathaniel Kahn searches to
understand his father, noted architect Louis Kahn, who died bankrupt and alone
in 1974.

October 15: The Fountainhead (1949, Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal) Based on the
novel by philosopher Ayn Rand, this is the story of architect Howard Roark.

October 22: Sketches of Frank Gehry, by Sidney Pollack. A look at the life
and work of the renowned architect.

October 29: Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1949, Cary Grant, Myrna Loy)

These are open to the public; all are welcome to attend.A $2/per
person donation is requested at the door to benefit Rebuilding
Together Oakland. Sorry, only bottled water is allowed in the theater.

WHEN: Monday, October 1, 15, 22 and 29
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: AIA East Bay
1405 Clay Street, Oakland—12th Street/City Center BART exit

For more information: If you want more information about Architecture Month, please call Sidney Sweeney at 510/464-3600.

High Performance Homes

Tuesday, October 2
9:00 - 11:00 am

Nationally renowned speaker Mark LaLiberte is in town and will be at the AIA East Bay on Tuesday, October 2 at 9:00am presenting High Performance Homes: Do’s Don’ts and Why’s.

Mark LaLiberte, a distinguished trainer, author and consultant has devoted two decades to educating the homebuilding industry about the benefits of constructing durable, energy efficient and healthier homes. He spoke to our chapter in February; it was one of our highest-rated programs this year. More than one participant told staff, “That was the best AIA program I’ve ever been to—including Convention!” Click here for more information on Mark.

There is still space available—only $3/chapter members, $5/non-members. Register now at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=143883. Coffee and bagels will be available.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
High Performance Homes: Do’s, Don’ts and Why’s
Presented by Mark LaLiberte, who will identify common construction details that can lead to moisture problems, air quality concerns and excessive energy consumption. Learn how to correct them before they become customer service problems.
Sponsored by DuPont Tyvek.
9:00 – 11:00 am
AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland (12th Street/City Center BART Station)
510/464-3600
Register now at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=143883. Refreshments to be served.
2 CES/HSW LU

Emerging Professionals Social: ARE 3.1 vs ARE 4.0

Tuesday, October 9, 2007
6:30 pm

Emerging Professionals Social: ARE 3.1 vs ARE 4.0
The licensure process can be confusing--and now it's worse! The ARE is transitioning; do you know what to do and when to do it? Find out all about the old vs. new ARE over pizza and beers. Presented by the ARE Task Force and Emerging Professionals Committee.

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Kanika Brown, Assoc. AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all.
Please RSVP for proper dinner counts.

Hercules City Tour

On Saturday, October 13th, the AIAEB RUDF has organized a tour of the redevelopment activity that is occurring in the City of Hercules. Steve Lawton, Community Development Director for the City, will lead a tour and presentation of the dynamic New Urban neighborhoods and the beginnings of the City’s waterfront transit village and redevelopment around the civic core of the City. Participants will bicycle or drive between different Quarters of the Central Hercules planning area to see examples of place-making that teach applicable lessons for urban design throughout the Bay Area.

• 8:30am cyclists meet at El Cerrito Del Norte


• 9:15am carpoolers meet at El Cerrito Del Norte


• 9:30am everyone meet at Hercules City Hall (111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547)


• 9:30 to 10:30am discussion of planning efforts in Hercules and pending development projects in the City’s Civic Quarter


• 10:30am to 12:30pm tour of Central Quarter and Waterfront Quarter – see range of New Urbanist neighborhoods and the beginnings of the waterfront Transit Village.


• 12:30 to 1:30 lunch and informal discussion at Kinder’s (3600 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 1, Hercules, CA 94547)

Exhibit Opening 9/20/07

Come to the AIA East Bay on Thursday, September 20, 2007 to the Exhibit Opening of the 2007 AIA East Bay Design Award Winners. The opening will included short presentations from a number of the winning projects' firms, including Glass Associates, ELS Architecture & Urban Design and Fernau & Hartman Architects.

(Pictured above: Shiing-Shen Chern Hall-Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Expansion Project, Berkeley

Architect: Glass Associates, Inc.

Photographer: Glass Associates, Inc.)

Exhibit Opening: 2007 AIA East Bay Design Awards

AIA East Bay

Thursday 9/20/07

5:30pm-7:00pm

For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator 510/464-3600