Caitlin Lempres Brostrom, AIA at OMC Booksigning

Sunday, December 11

OMCA Store

Oakland Museum of California

Meet authors Caitlin Lempres Brostrom, AIA, and Richard C. Peters, FAIA, on the launch of their new book The Houses of William Wurster: Frames for Living from Princeton Architectural Press. Over the course of a career that spanned forty-five years, William Wurster (1895–1973) designed hundreds of residences up and down the West Coast. Wurster described these homes as “frames for living.” For the book, the authors draw upon extensive historical research as well as personal relationships with Wurster to tell the story of his career. The book features new and archival footage of thirty-three of the architect’s best-known houses and includes a foreword by Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA.

2 pm Short presentation, followed by book signing

Caitlin Lempres Bostrom, AIA, is a principal of First Bay

Architecture and visiting lecturer at UC-Berkeley’s College of

Environmental Design, where she received her M. Arch. Richard C. Peters, FAIA, is professor emeritus of architecture at UC-Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design. Recruited by Wurster in 1958, he taught at Berkeley for thirty-five years.

For more information:  http://museumca.org/calendar/omca-store-book-launch-the-houses-william-wurster

Moving Architects Toward Building Performance

Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E’s) Energy Training Center recently contracted with Paul Welschmeyer, AIA of Paul Welschmeyer Architects, to offer in-house presentations to architectural firms on the benefits of adding applied building science to their architectural design services.

The presentation Moving Architects Toward Building Performance begins by laying out the architect’s role in minimizing the long-term energy demands of residential and non-residential buildings. It explains the benefits of incorporating applied building science, energy modeling, and Home Energy Rating (HERS II) services into an architectural firm’s practice, and includes case studies of how building science principles can be applied to residential energy upgrades, coordinated with Energy Upgrade California. Additional topics include a preview of upcoming 2013 changes to California’s building energy code, and steps architectural firms can take to prepare their practice for industry changes in the next decade.

To Schedule a Presentation: 510.825.0783 or paul@pwarchitects.biz
Cost: Free, sponsored by PG&E
Location: Your Office, anywhere in California within PG&E territory
Audience: Must include Leadership Group of firm, other staff welcome
AIA Continuing Education Units: 2.0 LU/HSW/SD

Mr. Welschmeyer, well known as an award winning Bay Area architect, was recently appointed acting AIACC Liaison to the California Energy Commission. In addition to being the first architect in California certified as a HERS II Rater, Paul is also a certified Green Point Rater for both new and existing homes.

For more information:  510.825.0783 or paul@pwarchitects.biz

Office space to share

From Bonnie Blake-Drucker, FAIA:

I am looking for someone who might want either 135 SF or 250 SF office in terrific Old Oakland Office. We are looking at a space too big for us.

For more information: Email Bonnie at info [at] bdarch.com

Going to AutoDesk University?

Bonnie Blake-Drucker, AIA is attending Autodesk University in Las Vegas December 1-4 and is wondering if any other AIAEB people will also be attending.

If so, please email Bonnie via AU site.

Get CES credit for taking the LEED Exam.

Study time, and any preparation courses are eligible for credit and can be self-reported. Study time is not eligible for HSW or sustainable design credit. The self-report form can be found when you sign in on the right of the education section of AIA.org as if to sign in for the transcript. The first line item you will see after you sign in will be the View Transcript option. The next line item is the self-report form option. AIA members can self-report up to 50 hours of study time on a self-designed self-report.

Also, until December 31, 2009 USGBC will report 3 HSW/SD Learning Units for candidates who took and passed the LEED AP NC, CI, or EB exam between January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2009. In order to receive Learning Units, the member needs to send an email containing his/her name, test date, exam track, and valid 8-digit AIA member number to exam@gbci.org.

For more information: Please contact AIA/CES if you have any questions.

Vacation Rental

The Lodgepole Pine House is a new vacation rental home designed by Anne Phillips Architecture, member of the AIAEB. Nested high in the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains at Donner Summit, the house is close to Lake Tahoe and Truckee.

This ecologically-designed home is an interplay of wood, steel, and rich colors in a rustic and modern style. It was designed to embrace the outdoors with generous porches adjoining all rooms and ample south-facing windows framing the surrounding pine forest.

The home backs up to a nature reserve open to cross country skiing, hiking and biking, is a five minute walk to beautiful Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura, and a short drive to many downhill ski resorts.

The home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a gourmet kitchen, a wood-burning stove, wireless, and a sauna. It sleeps 12 people in beds.

For more information: visit www.lodgepolepinehouse.com or email us at info@lodgepolepinehouse.com

Structures Tutor Sought

Member request:

"I am looking for additional help for the Structural Division of the ARE. If you come across anybody that is offering something like this, I would really like to be in contact with them."

If you are interested in providing tutoring services to a chapter member studying for the ARE, please contact the chapter office at sidney@aiaeb.org or 510/464-3600.

For more information: contact the chapter office at sidney@aiaeb.org or 510/464-3600.

Post Apocalyptic Buildings and Elegant Bathrooms

Ruth Knapp, AIA says:

I did a radio interview with Minnesota Public Radio. Actually, I've been a built environment news stringer for them for about a year or so, and this is my 2nd interview: http://tinyurl.com/mt2hye

NAC wants YOU!

The National Associates Committee (NAC) is looking for a few good Associates. They are conducting focus groups to look at member benefits and would like a 'fresh perspective'. This is YOUR chance to be heard!!

The type of people that should respond are:

1. Licensure track Associates

2. Non traditional Associates

3. Eternal Associates

For more information: send your name and contact info to Jaclyn: jaclyntoole@aia.org. The deadline is Friday, July 10th, 9am (12 noon EST).

Breaking News regarding the New California Energy Standards

From John Britton, AIA:

"The effective date for the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Parts 1 and 6) has been changed to January 1, 2010.

The California Energy Commission adopted the 2008 Standards on April 23, 2008, and the Building Standards Commission approved them on September 11, 2008. The Standards were scheduled to become effective on August 1, 2009.

The Energy Commission has experienced delays in completing the public domain compliance software. The Energy Commission had anticipated that these software programs would be available earlier, however the software required further programming attention before the programs could be released. The Energy Commission is resolving those problems, and will provide the programs in the near future.

This delay provides the industry and building officials more time to prepare for the new Standards. The Energy Commission will use this additional time to provide more information for the Standards and work with the California utilities, building industry and the California Building Officials to provide training on the new Standards."

FREE: Building Knowledge Workshop

You Are Invited!

Beyond Aesthetics: Using Wood to Achieve Solid Building Performance

The WoodWorks education series resumes in June in California. We are hosting a series of daylong workshops for Architects, Engineers, Building Officials, Contractors and Developers. The program is free and lunch will be provided. This will be one of the best seminars you attend this year! The daylong program will qualify for 5.5 AIA/HSW credits.

Workshop Agenda

Registration: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Program Begins: 8:15 a.m.
Lunch: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Program Concludes: 4:45 p.m.

Dates & Locations

June 9^th – Oakland
Marriott Oakland City Center
101 Broadway
SPACE IS LIMITED!

For more information: Click here to register and read more.

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!

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

Archiving Digital Data Files

Professional Practice Forum Attendees:

http://www.aia.org/SiteObjects/files/tap08_IP51_Archiving_digital.pdf

Archiving Digital Data Files

Professional Practice Forum Attendees:

http://www.aia.org/SiteObjects/files/tap08_IP51_Archiving_digital.pdf

DESIGNING MULTI-STORY WOOD STRUCTURES

The Woodworks Council offers a terrific, FREE opportunity for architects in Berkeley, February 25th at Hs Lordships!
3 HSW CES/Lus.

The demand for green buildings and rising cost of steel are just two of many reasons that architects are increasingly choosing wood for non-residential buildings. It’s also easy to source and easy to use—and we’ve created these luncheon seminars to demonstrate that wood structures can also be easily designed to meet International Building Code and service life requirements.

Program
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Introductions

9:45 a.m. Advanced Wood Framing
Speaker - Brian Knight, SE
Miyamoto International, US
While conventional wood framing design and construction practices are generally well understood, they can be modified to make better use of framing materials and improve energy efficiency through advanced framing techniques. This presentation will include an overview of advanced framing in the US, as well as a discussion of typical construction details, design issues and 2006 International Building Code provisions for high-rise wood framing.

Brian Knight is the Managing Principal for the Portland-Vancouver Office of Miyamoto International. His 15 years of experience includes the design of new structures, seismic analyses, rehabilitation and strengthening of existing buildings, and construction means and methods systems. Seasoned in the use of all conventional materials, he has worked on hundreds of projects ranging from simple modifications of existing structures to the design and construction of new high-rise, commercial and institutional buildings.

11:00 a.m. Designing the World's Tallest Mixed-use Wood Building
Speaker - Andrew Waugh
Waugh Thisleton Architects, UK
Constructed entirely in timber, this nine story high-rise in London’s Hackney borough is the world’s tallest modern mixed-use wood building. Comprising 29 apartments, it provides both affordable and private housing as well as substantial commercial space. A modern and engaging counterpart to the 1950s and 60s ground-hugging slab blocks next door, the building’s striking façade has been inspired by the work of artist Gerhard Richter.

Andrew Waugh has been a Director of Waugh Thistleton since the company’s inception. Prior to co-founding the practice, he gained a strong footing in large-scale developments at Kohn Pederson Fox Associates in London. Andrew is firmly committed to designing and building environmentally sustainable buildings, and lectures extensively on the importance of corporate social responsibility.

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. European Experience: Construction and Testing of a Six Story Wood Frame Building
Speaker - Dr. Vahik Enjily, BSc, PhD, CEng, FIStructE, FICE, MIMechE, FIWSc
Building Research Establishment (BRE), UK
In this session, Dr. Enjily will outline the mandate and work of the Building Research Establishment and discuss in detail the BRE Timber Frame 2000 Project—an applied research initiative that involved construction and performance testing of a six story wood frame building. The performance testing for fire significantly contributed to the recent amendment of the English Building Code permitting wood construction up to seven stories in height.

Dr. Enjily is a qualified Chartered Engineer with a Fellowship of the Institutions of Civil, Structure and Wood Science, and also a Member of the Mechanical Engineers. He has written confidential strategic reports for several European industry associations and has provided independent advice for the Building Regulations, Forestry Commission, the European Commission and others. He is currently BRE’s International Director and expert witness for construction courts, industry and the public.

2:00 p.m. Workshop Concludes

Information in all programs will be based on the California Building Code as well as the ANSI/AF&PA National Design Specification® (NDS-2005) for Wood Construction.

Space is limited. Register today to ensure your place!

Education credits
WoodWorks is an approved AIA provider. This workshop qualifies eligible attendees for three HSW credits.

Who should attend
This workshop is designed to appeal to architects with an interest in technical issues related to non-residential wood design.

Lunch
Lunch will be provided.

Cost
There is no cost to attend this event, but seating is limited. To reserve a space, register today.

For more information: Click here.

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.

Small Firm Forum Annual Lunch

Annual Festive Lunch: “Horror Stories of 2008”
(at the chapter office)

Help us wrap up an unusual year with camaraderie, architectural reality plots, and a bevy of levity!

Want to hear good horror stories by your esteemed colleagues or recount one of your own? This is your chance! Back by popular acclaim, there will be a winner. And the prize, a $25 gift certificate at Builders Booksource, will go to the winner.

Leave your bagged lunch at home. Food is covered by the price of admission. Take your pick of meat or vegetarian lunchtime fare as follows:

Herbivorean Fare

Greek Pasta
Roasted peppers, eggplants, clamata olives, sundried and Roma tomatoes, olive oil and spices, topped with delicious feta cheese.

Carnivorean Fare
Roasted Chicken
Seasoned and roasted golden brown served with roasted vegetables and potatoes.

Both include salad, bread, cookie parts and AA drinks.

Now, The Price:

$15 in advance. $22 at the door.

So, if your portfolio is going gangbusters right now, you might want to keep your options open and pay at the door.

If not, you might want to:

RSVP, on or before December 2, with your meal choice, your name etc., to:
events@aiaeb.org

Oh, you reserve, you pay. Might as well show up. Unless you've already had too much fun this year....

For more information: Donald Wardlaw AIA donald@more-than-construction.com

Candidates for the 2009 Board of Directors

Candidates for the AIA East Bay 2009 Board of Directors

Vice-President/President-Elect: Tim Craig, AIA
Directors:
Michael Coleman, AIA
Gerard Lee, AIA
Kristina Raupach, AIA
Holly Razzano, Allied Member
Kari Svanstrom, Assoc. AIA
Student Director: Jairo Guadian, AIAS

The elections for the AIA East Bay 2009 Board of Directors will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, October 29th, at the Member Appreciation Party and Annual Meeting.

For more information: Sidney Sweeney, Executive Director 510/464-3600

Upcoming Radio Show Features AIA East Bay Architect

Chapter member Nabih Tahan, AIA will be speaking on radio station KWMR about PassivHouse Design on Monday, October 27th. All are encouraged to tune in!

The show is scheduled for Monday, October 27th, starting at 1:00 pm.
KWMR is a local community radio station serving west Marin and can be listened to streaming live at kwmr.org; They also have archived podcasts of their programs at WMpostCarbon.com

For more information: Sidney Sweeney at 510/464-3600