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| WELCOME to another edition of “JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE…” September has been a busy month so far. We had our State Conference, Design Awards Gala and launched our new website. Whew! Thank you to everyone that participated in the events and congratulations to the winners!You may or may not have visited our new site…If you haven’t please check it out: www.aia-arizona.org. If you have, you may have noticed some kinks. We’re still adjusting to the new site. We haven’t got all of our events posted in the calendar and we’ve heard that the picture gallery isn’t showing up on everyone’s screens. No worries! Our designer is troubleshooting those problems and will hopefully have everything working soon.
If you have any questions about the site, events, documents, etc. please call us at 602-252-4200 or visit the comment area on our website.
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| AIA SOUTHERN ARIZONA’S ARCHITECTURE WEEK |
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 Growing Beyond GreenArchitecture Week is a celebration of architecture in Tucson and is presented annually by the American Institute of Architects - Southern Arizona Chapter (AIA-SAC) . AIA-SAC will host this year’s annual self-guided home tour, a guest speaker, library lectures, and a variety of other events emphasizing the influence of architecture in our community.AIA/SAC will celebrate Architecture Week 2007 with the theme “Growing Beyond Green,” in harmony with the growing awareness of the role of architects in creating a sustainable and livable environment. This year, the Home Tour will focus primarily on local residential projects that utilize “green” elements/aspects in architecture. Our goal is to promote a greater appreciation for architecture within the general public while also heightening the awareness of environmental aspects and/or systems that can be integrated into homes to help mitigate impacts on this earth. All events are designed to educate, entertain and raise public awareness and appreciation for architecture.
For more information or for the event caledar visit the website.
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| NEW SECRETARY FOR WESTERN MOUNTAIN REGION |
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 AIA Arizona’s President - Steve LichtenbergerSteve Lichtenberger, AIA - President of AIA Arizona was elected as Secretary for the Western Mountain Region at the 2007 WMR Conference last week in Lake Tahoe, NV. His term begins December 1, 2007 and goes thru December 1, 2009. Congratulations Steve. |
| AIA ARIZONA PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS |
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 Three Tucson Architects!Three Tucson architects won the First Annual AIA Arizona Photography Contest. First place went to William O’Malley, AIA - winning a $500 gift certificate to the Arizona Biltmore; second place went to Tom Reich, AIA - winning a $300 gift certificate to Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee and third place went to Robert Swaim, AIA - winning a $200 gift certificate to the Hassayampa Inn in Prescott. |
| 10th ANNUAL GREEN BUILDING EXPO |
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 Focuses on “Urban Sustainability”On Oct. 5th and 6th, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, more than 6,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Green Building Expo. Friday is designated as “professional’s day” with the focus on green building and sustainable living for the design and building professionals.For more information visit their website at www.greenbuildingexpo.com or call 480-312-2245.
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| DWELL PRESENTS… |
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 Dwell on Design - San Francisco Dwell is pleased to invite you to their second-annual Dwell on Design San Francisco. The conference and exhibition is an idea-driven, multi-day experience designed to ignite a creative spark within anyone who is passionate about modern design, sustainability and smart growth.Dwell on Design will connect you with a community of thought provoking leaders offering bold ideas, interesting materials, and new products designed to inspire you to express and enhance the beauty, simplicity and sustainability of your living space.
To learn more about this conference visit www.dwellondesign.com
Basic conference ticket with promo code: dwellemb = $300.00
Passport conference ticket with promo code: dwellemp = $795.00
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| PREPARING YOURSELF FOR MAINSTREAM GREEN BUILDING |
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 Green Building is Going Mainstream, are you Onboard?More and more commercial construction projects are looking at how they can be green. Do you understand the benefits of green building? Do you know how to utilize the LEED Green Building rating system as a tool to deliver a high performance building?This course will help professionals understand the concepts of green building as a design and construction practice that promotes environmental, economic, human and community benefits as well as reducing environmental impacts.
Date: October 4, 2007 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Planning + Design Academy at PURL (234 N. Central 8th Floor Phoenix, AZ)
Cost: $300.00 for private/corporate and $250.00 for public/non-profits.
*Limited to 50 attendees.
For registration contact laurel.arndt@asu.edu
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| RICHARD + BAUER INVITES YOU TO A NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE EVENT |
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 Learn About the Paradigm Shift This session demonstrates dramatic ways that the physical space can be a strategic tool in achieving an institution’s goals.Guest speaker Lori Gee leads Herman miller’s Education Solutions Team and the company’s focus on learning trends and higher education environments. As a design practitioner with 22 years of experience in using space as a strategic tool, she has helped many organizations and institutions set meaningfully different directions for improved results.
When: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Pulliam Auditorium, Burton Barr Library in Central Phoenix (1221 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004)
RSVP: Emily Ransone, Herman Miller emily_ransone@hermanmiller.com
Visit www.hermanmiller.com/education to receive more information on the event.
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| FROM AIA’S ARCHIBLOG… |
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 Human Factors — What is that?!by Jim Sealy, FAIAMerriam-Webster Online defines human factors as “ergonomics,” and ergonomics as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that people and things interact most efficiently and safely-called also biotechnology, human engineering, human factors.”
If you are willing to accept that definition, the contents of this blog will be simple to understand. It is my opinion that the most plausible definition of human factors is simply “the profession of architecture.” It strikes me as funny that the art and profession of architecture is so misunderstood that an architect (like me!) has to write articles to defend what we have been educated and trained to do: to design complete buildings and their related facilities and accompaniments, such as fixtures and furnishings. In essence, the above definition of ergonomics is precisely what we do as architects: design and arrange things people use so that people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
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| SYMPOSIUM AT THE TALIESIN FELLOWS REUNION |
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Celebrating Taliesin’s 75th Anniversary  What should the nature of architectural education be today? And what role should schools noted for their particular vision and pedagogy play in a larger professional debate about architecture and architectural education? Symposium participants will discuss the unique role that independent, unaffiliated schools of architecture like, SCI-Arc, IIT and Cranbrook Academy of Art as well as Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, play in advancing both professional education and theoretical discourse today.For more information call 480-627-5397 or email: abartley@franklloydwright.org
AIA/CEU credits available
Individual: $125
Student w/ID: $30
Firms-2 badges: $225
Firms-4 badges: $440
Firms-6 badges: $550
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| AN ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY SHADING SOLUTIONS |
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 Presented Katheleen Powers, LEED AP of MechoShade SystemsKathleen Powers will discuss various shading solutions & options
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· Impact on design considerations of glazing with solar shades
· Shade components & fabrics
· Design Considerations: Fabric/density selection; solar heat gain; the effect on view to the
outside
· Use with LEED Projects
· Uniform Window Alignment / Window Management
· Skylight, Sloped, and Bottom up Systems
Also presented will be a review of recent installations (healthcare, educational, commercial
office, industrial, condos).This event will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided. To make reservations click here.
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| DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SURVIVAL COURSE |
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 Catch the Wave: Integrated Design and ConstructionOwners have embraced the CM @ RISK and Design/Build project delivery methods in the belief they will improve results, reduce change orders, and eliminate disputes. The rapid adoption of building information models also promise a fundamental
transformation to integrated design and construction teams. For better or worse, these new technologies and business methods are a wave sweeping through the design professions. Join our panel of legal and insurance experts to catch the wave and ride it to better and more profitable projects.When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa (2400 E. Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ)
For a detailed agenda, more information and registration visit here.
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| FALL 2007 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZ. LECTURE SERIES |
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 Hosted by the College of Architecture and Landscape ArchitectureAUGUST 31: Suzanne Johnson, film maker film on photographer Pedro Guerrero
SEPTEMBER 28: Cara Lee, architect Lee & Mundwiler. ArchitectsOCTOBER 12: Robert Harris, architect Lake/Flato. The Bernie & Irma Friedman Lecture
OCTOBER 22: Jonathan Knowles, architect
Briggs Knowles Architecture + Design
NOVEMBER 9: Jane Weinzapfel, architect
Leers Weinzapfel Associates
NOVEMBER 14: Chuck Knight, architect
Perkins and Will Architects
Contact: John Messina, AIA for information: 520-621-5774
*All lectures are in AME 202 and begin at 4:30, with the
exception of the November 14 presentation beginning at 4:00.
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| SALA/PURL FALL 2007 LECTURE SERIES |
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 Don’t Miss Out!Mark Johnson
Wed. Sept. 19Chris Reed
Wed. Sept. 26
Catherine Barner
Wed. Oct. 3
Julia Czerniak
Wed. Oct. 10
Claudio Vekstein
Wed. Oct. 17
Elias Torres
Wed. Oct. 24
Ken Smith
Wed. Nov. 7
Walter Hood
Thurs. Nov. 15
*All lectures are in CDN 60 at the College of Design in Tempe, AZ and ALL lectures start at 5 p.m.
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| SCHOOL FACILITIES BOARD SEEKING FEEDBACK |
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 Feedback Will be Included in a Full ReportThe AIA SFB Committee would like you all to know that they are seeking feedback on their report addressing school capital requirements for the 21st Century. “Based on this feedback, (SFB) Staff will develop a full report outlining the presented recommendations. A draft report will be presented to the Board at the September board meeting.”The AIA SFB Committee encourages you to provide your feedback as an AIA member, Associate or Affiliate member.
You can gain access to this report and provide feedback through the SFB website by clicking here.
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| CALL FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS |
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 Town of Queen Creek, ArizonaProject name: Sossaman/Cloud Fire Station #2 Design/Build ProjectStaff Contact: Joe LaFortune, Public Safety Division Manager
Deadline: October 10, 2007 at Noon
Site Plan
RFQ
The Town of Queen Creek plans to design and construct a neighborhood fire station of approximately 9,500 sq. ft. with three apparatus bays. This fire station shall serve as a prototype for future neighborhood stations.
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| WANTED: PAINT-A-THON T-SHIRT SPONSORS |
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 Volunteer/Support a Good CauseRock and Roll Paint-A-Thon is coming this October 27, 2007. It is the largest community painting project in the country and is a great team building exercise for your work group.Team participation is FREE of charge. If you’d like to sponsor the event or just sign up your team contact Rebuilding Together at 480-774-0237 or email them at info@rebuildingtogetherphx.org. You can also visit their website for more information. www.rebuildingtogetherphx.org
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| WANTED: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Feel free to send volunteer opportunities to tina@aia-arizona.org |
| We know that there is a lot going on - so be sure to check out the Calendar of Events at http://www.aia-arizona.org/Events/index.htm. Sincerely,
Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA
AIA Arizona
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