http://www.aia.org/br_cfe_nac_AREscholarship
Jason Pettigrew ARE Scholarship Award
In recognition of his contributions to internship and licensure, and the profession–including his own pursuit of the ARE-the NAC is has established a national ARE scholarship in honor of
Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA. The purpose of the award is to recognize the significant contributions of interns at an early stage of their career, and to help encourage them to complete their licensure by helping with the cost of the exam. Awards are not based on financial need, as much as they are based on contributions the intern has made to their profession and/or their community. We are also pleased to have Kaplan as a key sponsor of this award program.
AWARD DETAILS
Scholarship recipients will receive:
Full Set of Kaplan ARE Study Guides;
$1,061* (current cost of the ARE)
* $400 awarded up front and remainder is paid upon successful completion of the exam, and to receive balance of award, recipients must complete the ARE within 5 years of receiving the initial award and submit passing reports from each of the divisions of the exam to the AIA for verification of completion.
CRITERIA
Applicants should demonstrate one or more of the following attributes:
Significant contributions at an early stage of career to the profession and/or community;
Exemplary involvement in community and/or professional organizations;
Outstanding achievement in the creation, development and delivery of creative programs for interns, Associates, and/or young architect members;
Traditional or alternative career path, with demonstrated passion for pursuit of registration;
Strong letters of support detailing personal and professional contributions; and/or
Inspiring statement of contribution.
ELIGIBILITY
In order for an applicant to be eligible for this scholarship, one of the following must apply:
Associate AIA Member or IDP Record Holder in good standing; or
Recently licensed architects may apply if they received their initial license in 2006.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must include:
Completed Jason Pettigrew ARE Scholarship Application
Three letters of recommendation, one from a mentor (limited to 1 page each)
One statement of contribution (limited to two pages)
One Biography/Resume (limited to one page)
Proof of Eligibility to take the exam by One State Licensing Board
Submissions are due March 31. The winner will be presented with their award at the AIA Convention in Los Angeles, on June 9.
For More Information: http://www.aia.org/br_cfe_nac_AREscholarship
Friday, February 17, 2006
Construction Defects Litigation Panel Discussion
Splinter Group Meeting
Thursday Evening, February 23, 2006
Location: Builders Booksource 1817 Fourth Street (Near Hearst) Berkeley, CA
CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS LITIGATION
WHAT IT IS and HOW TO AVOID IT
Panelists: Joshua B. Kardon, SE
Bryant H. Byrnes, Esq.
Bruce Burke, Esq.
Jim Sappington, Chief Estimator, Saarman Construction CSL 450928
For More Information: http://www.splintergroup.info/schedule.html
Thursday Evening, February 23, 2006
Location: Builders Booksource 1817 Fourth Street (Near Hearst) Berkeley, CA
CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS LITIGATION
WHAT IT IS and HOW TO AVOID IT
Panelists: Joshua B. Kardon, SE
Bryant H. Byrnes, Esq.
Bruce Burke, Esq.
Jim Sappington, Chief Estimator, Saarman Construction CSL 450928
For More Information: http://www.splintergroup.info/schedule.html
Art of Sustaining Public Transportation
Tuesday 2/21/06
East Bay/Oakland Chapter CSI Dinner Meeting: Art of Sustaining Public Transport
As a joint program of local chapters of Construction Specifications Institute, American Institute of Architect, and Women’s Transportation Seminar this forum represents a unique opportunity for dialogue among design, planning, and construction professionals exploring the best practices in planning, design, construction and operations of transportation systems.
Renowned transportation architects and engineers will participate as speakers and panelists. For more information please download the flier or visit the Ea st Bay Oakland CSI website at tbell@mtc.ca.gov .
Updates & Revisions to Title 24 Access Codes & Title 24 Conference
Updates & Revisions to Title 24 Access Codes & Title 24 Conference
March 1 & 2, 2006
Purchase tickets before 2/27: $75/$150 (1 day/both days) ($95/$170 after 2/27)
A review of current California Title 24 Accessibility Codes & the ADA's guidelines:
The conference focuses on current and proposed California access codes and Federal accessibility guidelines for new construction and alteration of multifamily housing, commercial facilities and publicly funded projects. Experts will provide training, answer questions and explain changes in new physical access requirements.
AIA CES CREDITS:
March 1 - 7.5 HSWs
March 2 - 6.5 HSWs
This promises to be a great conference, hosted by AIA San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco's Mayor's Office on Disability.
For More Information: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=104520
March 1 & 2, 2006
Purchase tickets before 2/27: $75/$150 (1 day/both days) ($95/$170 after 2/27)
A review of current California Title 24 Accessibility Codes & the ADA's guidelines:
The conference focuses on current and proposed California access codes and Federal accessibility guidelines for new construction and alteration of multifamily housing, commercial facilities and publicly funded projects. Experts will provide training, answer questions and explain changes in new physical access requirements.
AIA CES CREDITS:
March 1 - 7.5 HSWs
March 2 - 6.5 HSWs
This promises to be a great conference, hosted by AIA San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco's Mayor's Office on Disability.
For More Information: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=104520
Iraq: Reports from the Frontlines
Iraq: Reports from the Frontlines
A Herb Caen/San Francisco Chronicle Lecture
When: Monday, March 13, 2006, 7:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
Where: Zellerbach Auditorium
Leading war correspondents will discuss their experience covering Iraq:
John Burns, Baghdad Bureau Chief, The New York Times
Anna Badkhen, Staff Writer, The San Francisco Chronicle
Jackie Spinner, Staff Writer, The Washington Post (And author of "Tell Them I Didn't Cry")
Mark Danner, Staff Writer, The New York Review of Books
Orville Schell, Dean Graduate School of Journalism, UC Berkeley
This discussion will be preceded by a 30-minute preview of "The War Tapes." From the producers of "Fog of War," this is the first documentary filmed by soldiers in Iraq. Introduced by Phil Bronstein, Executive Vice President and Editor of The San Francisco Chronicle.
For More Information: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/events/details.php?ID=270
A Herb Caen/San Francisco Chronicle Lecture
When: Monday, March 13, 2006, 7:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
Where: Zellerbach Auditorium
Leading war correspondents will discuss their experience covering Iraq:
John Burns, Baghdad Bureau Chief, The New York Times
Anna Badkhen, Staff Writer, The San Francisco Chronicle
Jackie Spinner, Staff Writer, The Washington Post (And author of "Tell Them I Didn't Cry")
Mark Danner, Staff Writer, The New York Review of Books
Orville Schell, Dean Graduate School of Journalism, UC Berkeley
This discussion will be preceded by a 30-minute preview of "The War Tapes." From the producers of "Fog of War," this is the first documentary filmed by soldiers in Iraq. Introduced by Phil Bronstein, Executive Vice President and Editor of The San Francisco Chronicle.
For More Information: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/events/details.php?ID=270
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Call for Submissions: Small Projects
Journal #37: Little Bitty Green Things
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The AIA Small Project Practitioners (SPP) Knowledge Community requests articles (approximately 400-1,200 words) and practice tips (approximately 100-400 words) for the next SPP Journal. Please share a case study (there is value in both successes and lessons learned from less-than-success) or a proven best practice
Sustainability, "Green," and Common Sense
Big corporations do it, medical buildings do it, your local home improvement store is encouraging Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner to do it; the federal government is offering tax incentives to do it. How does an architect do it best? Energy conservation is again becoming a current topic for us and our clients. Small projects are not necessarily on the same playing field when it comes to LEED projects; however, excellent examples exist for sustainable design in the small project and the use of green materials and common sense to pick the right component for the right application.
The SPP wants to hear about your "best efforts" and "attempts" at building green. Tell us about those wonderful owners who encouraged you to push the limits of how much the project could accomplish. Describe how the contractor agreed to maximize efficiency and have a zero impact site. How did you educate your clients and contractors to accomplish good for the long term? Share your secrets. Compare your battle scars.
For More Information: Melissa Strunk, mstrunk@aia.org
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The AIA Small Project Practitioners (SPP) Knowledge Community requests articles (approximately 400-1,200 words) and practice tips (approximately 100-400 words) for the next SPP Journal. Please share a case study (there is value in both successes and lessons learned from less-than-success) or a proven best practice
Sustainability, "Green," and Common Sense
Big corporations do it, medical buildings do it, your local home improvement store is encouraging Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner to do it; the federal government is offering tax incentives to do it. How does an architect do it best? Energy conservation is again becoming a current topic for us and our clients. Small projects are not necessarily on the same playing field when it comes to LEED projects; however, excellent examples exist for sustainable design in the small project and the use of green materials and common sense to pick the right component for the right application.
The SPP wants to hear about your "best efforts" and "attempts" at building green. Tell us about those wonderful owners who encouraged you to push the limits of how much the project could accomplish. Describe how the contractor agreed to maximize efficiency and have a zero impact site. How did you educate your clients and contractors to accomplish good for the long term? Share your secrets. Compare your battle scars.
For More Information: Melissa Strunk, mstrunk@aia.org
Call for Abstracts: "Affordable Design: Convening the Conversation"
Call for Abstracts: "Affordable Design: Convening the Conversation": papers focusing on strategies for employing design to dramatically increase the economic and social performance of affordable housing for June forum. [pdf]- Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Oakland Green Roof Market Development Symposium
Oakland Green Roof Market Development Symposium
February 9, 2006
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and the Roof Consultants Institute as a provider of Continuing Professional Education programs. This symposium is equivalent to 3.5 professional credits. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured and afternoon focus group sessions will allow attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials the local research needs and obstacles to implementation. Input gathered from participants of this workshop will help guide the further development of green roof policy options in the Oakland area.
Tuition Cost for this one-day workshop and reception is $195. Attendees also receive a complimentary one-year individual membership to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. This membership includes two publications, a monthly e-newsletter, a listing in our Green Roof Professional Directory and more.
Who Should Attend:Landscape Architects Architects Horticulturists Urban Planners Roofing Consultants & Contractors Building Developers, Owners and Managers Environmental Scientists, Academics and Researchers Policy Makers and EPA representatives
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and the Roof Consultants Institute as a provider of Continuing Professional Education programs. This symposium is equivalent to 3.5 professional credits. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured and afternoon focus group sessions will allow attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials the local research needs and obstacles to implementation. Input gathered from participants of this workshop will help guide the further development of green roof policy options in the Oakland area.
AIA Members receive a $25 discount off the regular registration fee.
For more information: Jennifer Philp jphilp@greenroofs.org
February 9, 2006
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and the Roof Consultants Institute as a provider of Continuing Professional Education programs. This symposium is equivalent to 3.5 professional credits. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured and afternoon focus group sessions will allow attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials the local research needs and obstacles to implementation. Input gathered from participants of this workshop will help guide the further development of green roof policy options in the Oakland area.
Tuition Cost for this one-day workshop and reception is $195. Attendees also receive a complimentary one-year individual membership to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. This membership includes two publications, a monthly e-newsletter, a listing in our Green Roof Professional Directory and more.
Who Should Attend:Landscape Architects Architects Horticulturists Urban Planners Roofing Consultants & Contractors Building Developers, Owners and Managers Environmental Scientists, Academics and Researchers Policy Makers and EPA representatives
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and the Roof Consultants Institute as a provider of Continuing Professional Education programs. This symposium is equivalent to 3.5 professional credits. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured and afternoon focus group sessions will allow attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials the local research needs and obstacles to implementation. Input gathered from participants of this workshop will help guide the further development of green roof policy options in the Oakland area.
AIA Members receive a $25 discount off the regular registration fee.
For more information: Jennifer Philp jphilp@greenroofs.org
Change *Employers* Recently?
Architects, don't forget that when you change employers you are required by law (AB1144) to information the California Architects Board in writing.
The CAB has provided a handy Business Entity Form online, but it must be faxed or mailed to them. Download the PDF here: http://www.cab.ca.gov/pdf/ab1144.pdf
For more information: http://www.cab.ca.gov/pdf/ab1144.pdf
The CAB has provided a handy Business Entity Form online, but it must be faxed or mailed to them. Download the PDF here: http://www.cab.ca.gov/pdf/ab1144.pdf
For more information: http://www.cab.ca.gov/pdf/ab1144.pdf
Architects: Report Address Changes to the CAB
From the California Architects Board:
The California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires that licensees report address and name changes immediately to the California Architects Board. Reporting these changes will ensure that licensees receive necessary information on renewals and other matters important to licensure. Failure to notify the Board is a violation of the CCR, Title 16, section 104. If you are a candidate for examination or a licensee and you have moved or changed your name recently, please choose one option below so that your record may be updated.
Link to pdf for name change form.
Link to pdf for address change form.
Link to the Board's email for address change.
For more information: 916/574-7220
The California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires that licensees report address and name changes immediately to the California Architects Board. Reporting these changes will ensure that licensees receive necessary information on renewals and other matters important to licensure. Failure to notify the Board is a violation of the CCR, Title 16, section 104. If you are a candidate for examination or a licensee and you have moved or changed your name recently, please choose one option below so that your record may be updated.
Link to pdf for name change form.
Link to pdf for address change form.
Link to the Board's email for address change.
For more information: 916/574-7220
Office Space Available
From Tom Ramsey, AIA:
"RPR Architects is developing a five story historic building in downtown Oakland. Known as the Uptown Arts Building, the restored building will house new offices for RPR. And….we have office space available."
For more information:
Thomas Ramsey, AIA
R P R A r c h i t e c t s
1624 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
p: 510-272-0654
f: 510-444-0279
www.rprarchitects.com
"RPR Architects is developing a five story historic building in downtown Oakland. Known as the Uptown Arts Building, the restored building will house new offices for RPR. And….we have office space available."
For more information:
Thomas Ramsey, AIA
R P R A r c h i t e c t s
1624 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
p: 510-272-0654
f: 510-444-0279
www.rprarchitects.com
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