For Lease: Grand Lake Professional Office

Handsome 12 1/2' x 25' professional office that stretches across the entire front of a beautifully restored 1918 Craftsman. Windows on three sides – outstanding light! Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, video intercom and wood-burning fireplace. Easily accommodates a share situation and/or conference area. Located in a beautiful Grand Lake residential neighborhood with ample street parking.

The lease is a package deal with all the common spaces: a 14’ x 20’ shared waiting room, bathroom, kitchenette with fridge, microwave, dishwasher, granite counters, huge back deck with table and yard with benches.

$1,150/mo. Lease terms negotiable.

For more information: contact Carolyn 510-681-4577; jimpetrovic@sbcglobal.net

RFQ: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

California Department Of Corrections and Rehabilitation Invites Architectural and/or Engineering Firms to Submit Statements of Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Consultants for Multi-Site Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms for architectural and engineering services for public works improvements in various existing correctional facilities throughout the State. Multiple firms will be selected for thirty-six month contracts. The project of the resulting contract(s) includes multiple sites and will be for services for complete smaller improvements or specialized architectural or engineering portions of larger improvements.

Services may be required as early as December 2007, and may include budget years 2007/2008 through 2009/2010. CDCR also encourages Small Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation.

To be considered for selection, firms must submit Statements of Qualifications to:

By mail to: Department of Corrections and RehabilitationArchitecture / Engineering
Attention: David Podesto, Chief
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Or hand delivered:
501 J Street, Suite 301
Sacramento, CA 95814

Submittal Deadline: June 15, 2007 3:00 PM

Statements of Qualifications are required to meet certain specifications as outlined in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Click here to obtain a copy of the RFQ via the Internet. Enter the contract number Contract #C06.5061 and you will access the RFQ as an attachment to the ad.

Please note that downloading the RFQ from the Internet is the most efficient method of obtaining the RFQ.

To obtain a copy of the RFQ via U.S. mail, contact:

Name: Julie Rojo Phone No.: (916) 327-0507
Or Name: Lisa Paterno Phone No.: (916) 323-1249

When you request a copy of the RFQ, please leave a message, which includes your name, firm, mailing address and phone number.

RFQ: University of California Hall Building Demolition

University of California, San Francisco Architectural/Engineering Services Request Statement of Qualifications for University of California Hall ProjectProject

Title: University of California Hall (UCH formerly University of California Hospital) Building Demolition

Project No.: M5437

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking qualified Architectural/Engineering firms for the proposed the proposed University of California Hall (UCH formerly University of California Hospital) Building Demolition. The project involves preliminary analysis of the structural design of the existing UCH Building, analysis of site conditions and the Demolition. The University reserves the option, at its sole discretion, to continue the Architectural/Engineering services into design/engineering and actual demolition without having to put out another solicitation.

The Description of Project and Qualification package may be obtained by going to www.cpfm.ucsf.edu/contracts/arc_en_svcs.cfm.

Responses for RFQ are due by 12 noon, June 14, 2007.

Sustainability: An Inclusive Interpretation

6/20/07
Committee on the Environment Forum
Sustainability: An Inclusive Interpretation
Presented by Liz Ogbu of Public Architecture. Ms. Ogbu's presentation will explain the notion of social justice and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. Too often people view sustainability only in its environmental context, but social sustainability is an equally critical component of ensuring healthy and viable communities.

Through its design projects and pro bono initiative, the 1% Solution, Public Architecture champions both environmental and social sustainability. Projects and ideas presented will focus on the ways in which this more inclusive view of sustainability can have a tremendously positive impact on the work of the design professions and the people their work affects.

Time: Noon-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None, RSVPs not necessary
1 HSW CES/LU

For more information: Kellie Hewlett 510/464-3600 or Erick Mikiten, AIA

Job Fair at Ware Malcomb

Call for Submissions: Green Residences for the 21st Century

Green Residences for the 21st Century.

Entries by Aug. 1.
E. Ashley Rooney seeks submissions of green residences for a coffee-table book for international publisher Schiffer Publishing: specifically 7-15 images (300 dpi, or slides, transparencies) that show interior and exterior and highlight both the design innovations and sustainable strategies, architect bio, photo release.

For more information: contact earooney@rcn.com
E. Ashley Rooney
20 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
781-861-9511

AIA East Bay Design Awards Deadlines EXTENDED

Just a reminder that the deadlines for registrations and submissions to the 2007 AIA East Bay Design Awards has been extended:

6/08/07
Extended! 2007 Design Awards Submittal Deadline
Time: 5:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator
Click Here to Register

For more information: http://www.aiaeb.org/design.htm

What's New in Lighting (including the Future of LED)

6/07/07
Small Firm Forum: What's New in Lighting (including the Future of LED)

Randy Borden, owner of Borden Lighting in San Leandro will will introduce us to the variety of new lamps coming on the market, the new color ranges of the lamps, and what fixtures will look like. He will also talk about the future of LED for lighting and other architectural uses.

Time: Noon-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: Free to AIA members; $3 non-members. Brown bag lunch, drinks provided.
1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600 or Joe & Kaaren Spitzley

The New California Building Code

The New California Building Code (Oakland Location)
Presented by Steven Winkel, FAIA, PE, manager of the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Preview Group Inc., Mr. Winkel's presentation will address the code adoption process and the implementation schedule for the new California Building Code.

AIA East Bay offers two opportunities and locations for this program:

6/05/07
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: $20 members $35 non members
Click Here to Register
2.0 CES/LU

6/12/07
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Dahlin Group Architecture Planning, 5865 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Cost: $20 members $35 non members
Click Here to Register
2.0 CES/LU

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

Call for Submissions: New Architectectural Projects

From AIASF:

California Home + Design seeks new architectural projects throughout California that are eye-catching and stand out against the existing landscape to feature each month in VIEW. This section mainly focuses on commercial and multi-use structures, but occasionally features residential projects.

The project must be NEW (2006+), COMPLETE, and photo-ready. Send a full project description and a selection of images to Erin Feher, Assistant Editor, CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN, Hartle Media 59 Grant Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108.

If you do prefer to send by email, please send to Erin Feher.

For more information: Erin Feher

Greening Albany

Greening Albany
A Community Battles Global Warming
Sunday, June 3rd
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Albany Middle School
1259 Brighton Avenue
This is a terrific opportunity tor you to learn what you can do at your home and business to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve natural resources.
Learn more about energy efficient appliances, lights, bio fuels, composting, recycling, and products and services that are available to help conserve our planet.

Sponsors/booths will include: Arkin/Tilt (green architects), Albany Ford/Subaru (hybrid car), Smart Lights, The Alameda County Green Business Program, EBMUD, BART, Friends of the Five Creeks, StopWaste.org, L.J. Kruse (tank-less water heaters), Rising Sun Energy Services, Waste Management, East Bay Paints (low VOC paints), Borrego Solar Systems (solar panels), Tulip Floors (sustainable flooring) Bio-Fuel Oasis, The Mechanics Bank (first green certified bank in Albany), Strollers and Rollers, Prudential Realty, The City of Albany, the USDA, and the Green Chamber of Commerce (partial list).

Speakers include: City Councilmembers Farid Javendal and Joanne Wile; Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson; Assemblymember Loni Hancock; David Arkin; Sierra Magazine Columnist Bob Schildgen; James Carter, TheseGreenTimes.com

We will have coffee, pie, pastries at 11 a.m.

Our Program is from noon to 12:45 p.m.

For more information visit: http://www.greenchamberofcommerce.net

Green Building Tour

WRNS Studio- Green Building Tour 6/8/07, 12-1pm

San Francisco Department of the Environment is sponsoring a series of Green Building Tours for the year of 2007. Join us in learning about the different aspects of green building: architectural features, construction techniques, lessons learned, and meet the professionals who are involved in the design, construction, and maintenance phases of each project.

WRNS Studio (Warner, Roffo, Nunes, Shiles) is a 35 person architecture firm established in 2005. Green features in their 10,000 square foot space
include:

-Design of office provides daylight and views to the outside for 96% of the space -Low VOC paints, sealants and adhesives -Motion sensors and daylight harvesting system for energy efficiency -80% reuse of furniture -FSC certified wood

Cost: $10
Registration is required before June 7, 2007, 2:00 PM.
Please register at: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=136112

For more information: Christy Tao, Christy.tao@sfgov.org, 415-355-3718