Call for entries: NEA "Our Town" Grants

Call for entries: NEA posts guidelines for 2012 Our Town grants: ...for creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of urban and rural communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core; deadline: March 1, 2012- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Unbuilt Design Awards Call for Entries

AIA East Bay proudly announces its Call for Entries for Above & Beyond: 2009 Unbuilt Design Awards.

This program encourages submittals by students, recent graduates, and artists--in addition to architects and design professionals. It was developed in response to the 2009 economic climate to recognize work that is "on the boards" and highlight design excellence. In the spirit of the program's intent, registration fees are kept low.

The jury is impressive:

Richard W. Thompson, FAIA, AICP, Los Angeles

Richard Thompson, FAIA is principal in charge of the Urban Design and Planning Studio at AC Martin Partners. Under his leadership, the studio has produced an award-winning portfolio in campus master planning, new community planning, urban mixed-use development and urban revitalization here and in Asia . As evidence of their success, all of AC Martin's master plans have been approved by their respective communities and institutions and guide the architectural design that follows. Richard has also directed the preparation of 16 college and university master plans, each defining a vision for growth and enhancement.

Anne Fougeron, AIA, San Francisco

Anne Fougeron, AIA founded the nationally-recognized design firm Fougeron Architecture more than 20 years ago on the premise that designing great buildings and providing more personal service were not mutually exclusive goals. The firm's projects exhibit a strong commitment to clarity of thought, design integrity and quality of architectural detail, receiving awards from all levels of the AIA and other organizations. Ranging in scale from residential and mixed-use housing to commercial, civic and health care, Anne's work has been widely featured in publications such as Architectural Record and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Jeffrey L. Day, AIA Omaha

Jeffrey Day, AIA is the Omaha-based principal of Min | Day, an architectural partnership spanning locations in San Francisco and Omaha , Nebraska . The practice draws on the principals' backgrounds in art, landscape and building design to provide informed and flexible design that serves individuals to institutions, urban to rural sites, and projects ranging from furniture to large buildings. Jeffrey's widely-published work has won recognition and numerous awards, including the 2007 AIA California Council Emerging Talent award and the 2009 New Practices San Francisco award.

For more information: visit http://www.aiaeb.org/unbuilt.htm

Photo Competetion Deadline Nears

The National Photo Competition produced by AIA St. Louis has a deadline of March 2, 2009. The top four winning awards carry a cash prize:

First Place $500

2^nd Place $400

3^rd Place $300

Al Fuller Award $200 (subject must be in the US)

Entries are submitted on CD’s – and must be postmarked by March 2, 2009. The winning entries from 2009 plus approximately 40 additional images will be used in the 2011 Architectural Engagement Calendar published by Universe Corp. & Rizzoli. Each entrant who has a photo in the calendar receives a complimentary copy.

Rules, regulations and application can be found at www.aia-stlouis.org; click on Features.

For more information: www.aia-stlouis.org

Share your expertise -- Build Boston seeks workshop proposals

Planning for the 25th annual Build Boston convention and tradeshow (Nov. 18-20, 2009) has begun. The call for workshops, seminars, symposium and special events is open and the deadline to submit is March 23.

We are particularly interested in workshops that address the design and construction of high-quality, sustainable, cost-effective, energy efficient buildings, environments, cities and structures that serve everyone. Sessions that focus on innovative design, creative practices, integrated teams, new technologies and smart materials are welcome. We also welcome symposium proposals for one or two-day tracks that delve a little deeper into the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

For more information: To submit a proposal, visit architects.org/proposals. Direct symposium ideas and proposals to Nancy Jenner at njenner@architects.org.

Teaching Material Needed for Laney College

Dear AIA Members -

Could anyone kindly share some typical project plans that are no longer needed? They will be used as instructional material for the estimating class I will be teaching at the Laney College in Oakland this coming 2009 Spring Semester.

The project(s) can be any small commercial office building, shopping center, multi-use office building, condominium building, etc. Project plans should be 11" x 17" in size and between 8 and 18 sheets. Project specifications are based on the prior CSI 16 divisions at about 1/2" to 1" thick.

I can be reached at 510/530-6351 or on my cell at 510/504-4093.

Thank you very much, and all the best wishes for the New Year.

Naikang Chang

In the Pursuit of Housing

A biennial awards program, sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects and Architectural Record, In the Pursuit of Housing recognizes design solutions that address the growing challenge of housing the world's population. The jury is particularly interested in projects that use design innovation socially progressive approaches and sustainable solutions to address housing challenges. In addition to a juried exhibit, awards may be given to projects that exhibit exceptional clarity of intention and thoughtfulness of resolution.
Undergraduate and graduate students currently in architecture school anywhere in the world and individuals who have earned their architecture degrees within the last five years (after 2004) are invited to enter this competition.
Deadline: March 3, 2009

For more information: including full eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, visit www.architects.org/awards
Selected projects will be exhibited at Residential Design and Construction April 1-2, 2009 (www.rdcboston.com) and at The Architects Building.
If you have any questions please write/call Eric White at ewhite@architects.org / 617-951-1433x225.

Wood Design Awards Call for Nominations

WoodWorks California is accepting nominations for six wood design awards, which will be presented on January 20, 2009 at the Wood Solutions Fair in Long Beach. There is no cost to submit a nomination, but entries must apply to designers, firms and/or projects based in California and must be received by January 7, 2009.


Rules and nomination forms
Event
Winners
Click here to view the 2008 Wood Design Awards winners.

Enter in one or more of the following categories:

Engineering
This award recognizes engineers or engineering firms that regularly specify, design or build commercial, industrial and institutional projects using wood. It acknowledges those individuals or firms that contribute to the selection of wood in a project, lead the way for future projects in wood and contribute to the creation of innovative wood structures that push the boundaries of conventional wood building practice.

Institutional Wood Design
The healing and learning properties associated with a wood environment have been well documented. This award recognizes the aesthetic benefits of wood in institutional applications such as schools, churches, hospitals, long-term care facilities, libraries, and municipal buildings, including recreational facilities (such as arenas, pools and park facilities), which have demonstrated wood’s strength, beauty, versatility, cost-effectiveness and/or other qualities.

Commercial Wood Design
This category recognizes the creators of commercial projects that push the limits of wood design in industrial buildings, offices, stores, malls, lodges, clubhouses and other public spaces. Nominations will be judged on the basis of showcasing qualities of wood such as strength, beauty, versatility, and cost-effectiveness.

Green Building
Wood contributes to building high performance by reducing energy use, pollution and overall environmental impact, and making efficient use of resources. Entries in the green building category should demonstrate how some or all of these principles have been applied in the building’s design and construction.

Interior Beauty of Wood
This category recognizes the extensive use of wood inside a non-residential structure. Consideration is given to the interior of buildings where wood products are used extensively in any variety of applications. This could include, but is not exclusive to, ceilings, soffits, wall paneling, flooring, door and window trims, shelving, storage or entertainment centers, and bookcases.

Multi-Unit Wood Design
Wood Design Awards honor the creators of new projects that push the limits of wood design in structures that demonstrate excellence in the use of wood. Winning projects will showcase the special qualities of wood such as strength, durability, beauty, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. The multi-unit category includes commercial applications, offi ces, stores, malls, condominiums, multi-unit residential, resorts and other public spaces.

For more information: www.woodworks.org or Bryan Schuyler, Allied Member, Regional Director of WoodWorks California, at bryan@woodworks.org.

Barn Again

Author seeking suggestions for book on barn conversions/restorations.
Published author of upcoming book on barn conversions and restorations wishes to locate appropriate architects .
Published works will receive a wide audience as the coffee table book will be
internationally distributed and published by Schiffer Books in early 2010.
Architects/builders/designers are given credit and listed in the book's
resource guide.

For more information:
Please address interest or questions to Ashley Rooney at
earooney@rcn.com."
E. Ashley Rooney
20 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
781-861-9511

VACANCY ON THE EL CERRITO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

The El Cerrito City Council announces a vacancy on the city’s Design Review Board (DRB). The DRB reviews all development (public and private), including all buildings, site layouts, and signing in all districts, except single-family, for the purpose of encouraging quality design. The DRB also hears appeals of administrative decisions. Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience for community service-minded residents. It is an excellent way to participate in the functioning of local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of the El Cerrito community. All residents interested in serving on this important quasi-adjudicatory body are invited to submit an application for consideration no later than December 5, 2008. An application may be downloaded from www.el-cerrito.org.

For more information: please contact Cheryl Morse, City Clerk at 215-4305.

Holiday Card Design Competition

The due date for the AIACC holiday card design competition is this Friday, October 3rd end of day. If you plan on submitting or passed this opportunity on to others please make sure all submissions are sent to Brenda Balstad bbalstad@aiacc.org .

Remember all entries must be designed by AIA California Chapter members. They can be students, associates or recently licensed Architects (licensed 10yrs or less). Please note that students can be AIAS members or AIA student members. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

For more information: Jason Dale Pierce, Assoc. AIA, AIACC Vice President, Academy for Emerging Professionals

I. Donald Terner Prize

The I. Donald Terner Prize recognizes successful and innovative affordable housing projects and their leadership teams. The purpose is to spread Terner's vision and principles to the planning, design and development professions as well as to public officials, community representatives, housing activists, and government and private funders by identifying outstanding best practices in the field.

First Prize Award: $25,000Five Finalists: $5000 leadership stipend

Applications are due on August 18, 2008
Applications must be submitted online only at http://communityinnovation.berkeley.edu/ternerprize/applications.html

An application may be submitted by anyone involved in the planning, development or operation of a project, but must include the approval of the original project sponsor, developer, and the architect. Eligible projects must be located in the U.S. and have been in operation for a sufficient amount of time to demonstrate success.

For more information: Center for Community Innovation/ Terner PrizeCollege of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley Tel: 510.643.9103 Email us or visit our web site

2008-09 Grants for Research in Architecture Announced

Projects to Focus on Transformations in the Built Environment Within Dynamically Changing Societies

This November, Rafael Viñoly Architects will award up to five grants of US$60,000 each for studies focused on transformations in the built environment within dynamically changing societies. Singular grants have been a vital component of the practice's Training and Research Programs since their 2005 introduction. This year, to commemorate the firm's twenty-fifth anniversary, multiple grants will be conferred..Proposed projects should emphasize original research focused on any region of the world, though there is particular interest in studies addressing relevant issues in China, the Middle East, Russia, and South America. Study subjects might include new demands for housing and infrastructure due to urban immigration in China, South Asia, and Africa; the proliferation of new cities in sparsely populated regions of the Middle East; threats to historic resources posed by development or changing political climates in Russia, Eastern Europe, and former European colonies; and more. The firm seeks insights into how these and other transitions are reshaping the work of architects and others charged with managing our physical surroundings..Studies may be framed in reference to aspects of architectural design, engineering, construction, planning, project delivery, and conservation; the techniques, technologies, practices, and materials associated with these; the governmental policies, economic, and social factors that shape them; or the trades, crafts, and professions with which they are involved. Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for the grants individually or as teams. In addition to receiving financial support to pursue their studies, Rafael Viñoly Architects Research Fellows may elect to spend a portion of their time in residence at the firm's New York offices. In 2010, the firm intends to publish the Fellows' final papers in book form and to sponsor a New York conference at which the Fellows will present and discuss their work.

The deadline for submitting grant proposals is August 1, 2008. Grant recipients will be notified in November.

Fore more information: Visit www.rvatr.com for more information.Click here for Calendar Listings Text

Publication opportunity

Keith Moskow AIA and his partner, Robert Linn, are working on a third book titled Urban Interventions. Such interventions are defined as visionary yet simple solutions to everyday problems inherent in contemporary American city life. The book will include 50 illustrated case studies -- both realized and theoretical. Keith would welcome examples of such projects that have been designed or built recently.

Those interested in this should send Keith an initial submission by email by June 1, 2008 -- the email should include a project description and low-resolution images.

For more information: KM@MoskowLinn.com or 617-292-2000x28.

AIA 2009 National Convention Call for Presentations

The American Institute of Architects is pleased to announce that the Call for Presentations for speakers for continuing education workshops, seminars, and educational events at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition has been issued.

We are encouraging speaking submittals from the nation’s brightest and most articulate, creative and provocative thought leaders to spur discussion about the convention theme: “The Power of Diversity: Practice in a Complex World.”

Special consideration will be given to individuals who are on the cutting edge of design, building performance, practice, leadership, collaboration, research, technology, training or mentoring.

We will accept proposals online until 11:59 p.m. PT, July 1, 2008.

For more information: access the online submission site from www.aia.org/conted_convention.

Berkeley Design Advocates 2008 Awards Program

Berkeley Design Advocates announces its Eighth Biennial Design Awards Program for projects completed in Berkeley during the past two years. These projects must be completed by October 1, 2008. BDA Awards are made in acknowledgment of excellence in urban planning and architectural design and technology, innovative and creative design solutions, and historic preservation. The jury will include other Berkeley Architects, a faculty member of UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design, and members of BDA.

Architects, Landscape Architects, builders, and developers/owners may submit an application with up to five digital images for each completed project, together with a brief description of the project for review, not later than October 1, 2008. The application fee will also cover the cost of an annual membership to BDA through 2009.

For more information: contact David Snippen at dsnppn28@earthlink.net or Phillip Henry at phil@thearchitects.com.

XVI Pan-American Biennale of Architecture, Quito-Ecuador BAQ 2008

The XVI Pan-American Biennale of Architecture, Quito-Ecuador BAQ 2008 invites all design professionals to participate in this international conference and design competition. This Biennale theme is “Feeling the Latin-American Architecture”. The BAQ 2008 will take place from November 17 to November 21, 2008 in Quito, Ecuador, one of the cities nominated by the UNESCO as a World’s Heritage.

The Biennale includes Pan-American and International Design Competitions, a Symposium, Conferences, Architectural and Art Exhibits throughout the City, and other complementary activities. The goal of the BAQ, 2008 is to achieve a great participation of international professional achievements, with the highest level of design and professional standards, including sustainable and universal design.

There are several categories in which you can participate sending built projects completed during the last four years to enter the international design competition. The deadline for the submittals is September 8, 2008. All projects submitted will be published in the book of the BAQ 2008.

If you are interest in participating in the design competition or any of the events offered at the XVIBAQ.2008, please go to the Biennale’s web-page and also contact Gilda Puente-Peters, U.S. Coordinator via email, see contact information below.

For more information: Gilda Puente-Peters - US Coordinator
Gilda Puente-Peters, Architects
Universal Design Specialists
1076 Arlington Blvd.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
ph: 510-526-6226
fax: 510-527-5925
gildapp@msn.com

Call for proposals: Sustainable Design Experts

Call for proposals: Sustainable Design Experts
Live Green, Live Well

As the demand for eco-friendly goods and design services continues to increase, more home furnishings manufacturers are responding with "greener" products. The San Francisco Mart is providing a venue for those products in one of the United States' most environmentally-conscious geographical areas during Live Green, Live Well, a sustainable design and home furnishings show on May 8 & 9, 2008.

Live Green, Live Well is the only trade show dedicated to green residential furnishings and design. Now in its second year, the show will offer a full range of home furnishings products from established and emerging manufacturers that are using greener raw materials and/or manufacturing methods.

Educational seminars are an important part of this show. Interior design professionals and home furnishings retailers need to educate themselves on the subject. Thus, you have the opportunity to participate in this unique event, giving you (and your message) exposure to a highly influential audience - hundreds of eco-conscious West Coast interior design professionals, architects, home furnishings retailers, builders and related trade professionals.

Click here for the application: http://www.sfmart.com/livegreen/green_pdf/GreenShowRFP08.pdf . Please complete and return to me by Friday, February 1.

For more information: ehall@sfmart.com or 513-932-7304.

Student Competition of Measured Drawings

The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) of the National Park Service, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announce the 2008 Charles E. Peterson Prize, which annually recognizes the best set of measured drawings prepared to HABS standards and donated to HABS by students.
The prize honors Charles E. Peterson, FAIA, founder of the HABS program, and is intended to increase awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of historic buildings throughout the United States while adding to the permanent HABS collection of measured drawings at the Library of Congress. To date, more than 2,000 students from 68 colleges and universities have participated by completing more than 500 entries and almost 5,000 sheets of measured drawings. The students have worked alone and in groups, in required courses, electives, independent study and summer institutes. They have been, for the most part, architecture students in addition to architectural history, interior design, and American studies majors.

AWARD AMOUNTS
First Place: $3,000 and Certificate
Second Place: $2,500 and Certificate
Third Place: $2,000 and Certificate
Fourth Place: $1,500 and Certificate
Honorable Mention Certificate
(All prizes are awarded at the discretion of the jury)

For more information:
Peterson Prize Coordinator
Historic American Buildings Survey National Park Service
1201 Eye Street, NW (2270)
Washington, DC 20005
telephone: (202) 354-2166
fax: (202) 371-6473
email: nps_HABS@nps.gov
website: www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/peterson.htm

Design for Living Bathroom Contest

Bathroom Beauty Contest
Is your bathroom a beauty?

Enter to win and your bathroom could be featured in the next issue of Design for Living magazine, published by Diablo Publications. Log on to http://www.designforlivingmag.com/ for official contest rules and entry procedures. Entries must be e-mailed or mailed by January 15, 2008.

For more information: www.designforlivingmag.com

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