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| WELCOME to another edition of “JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE…” It’s business as usual around here, but we’re starting to look toward 2008! Each committee and staff member has been reviewing this year’s performance and is beginning to set goals to better meet your needs. If you’d like to give us your feedback on what we can do to improve AIA Arizona now is the time. Please visit our website and write your comments in the area given.Also, some of you may have visited our new website and saw a large black space on our home page. Well, for those of you that entered www.aia-arizona that was the case; however, those that entered aia-arizona.org never noticed a problem. Thankfully everything is fixed now and the site is working as it should. Please visit it if you haven’t already. www.aia-arizona.org |
| 2007 UPDATE TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS |
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 Official Release
On November 5, 2007 the AIA will officially launch the 2007 Update to AIA Contract Documents® . The Update includes revisions to A201-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, and to all of the owner/contractor and owner/architect agreements in the A201 Family of Documents. Also provided are updates to contractor/subcontractor and architect/consultant agreements, and revisions to the Small Projects Family of Documents. The Update also includes a new AIA Contract Documents software feature that allows parties to execute AIA agreements and forms using digital signatures.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2007 UPDATE
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| ADVOCACY 101 - WEBCAST |
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 Government Advocacy
Architects and the AIA have a long tradition of advocating for improved public safety and health in the built environment before appointed and elected officials in the government. These conversations might be with planning commissioners, city council members, state representatives, or members of the U.S. Congress. They are often brief discussions, and it is frequently difficult to communicate complex ideas or information in a short period of time.Join us for an Advocacy 101 webcast designed to discuss the “nuts and bolts” of how architects can use their skills and training to be better advocates for the profession, and learn new skills to improve your abilities as an advocate for issues related to public safety, health, and welfare. **Participation in the Advocacy 101 webcast will earn 2.0 hours of HSW Continuing Education Credit.
The website to register for the web cast and to get additional information is: http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=60677.
NOVEMBER 14 FROM 2:00PM TO 4:00 EST.
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| SAC ARCHITECTURE WEEK |
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Growing Beyond Green
Architecture 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 calendar visit the website.
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| HONOR 2007 AIA SOUTHERN ARIZONA DESIGN AWARD WINNERS |
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 Attend 2007 Design Awards Cocktail Reception and Awards Presentation
Show your fellow members support by attending this event that celebrates the AIA SAC winners of AIA Arizona’s 2007 Design Awards.
DATE: Saturday, October 20, 2007 TIME: 7:00PM Cocktail Reception
8:30PM Presentation of Awards by 2007 Jury Chair, Eric Strain, AIAPLACE: Mountain Oyster Club
6400 E. El Dorado Circle, Suite C100 Tucson, AZ
COST: $35.00/person (includes two beverages and heavy Hors D ‘oeuvres) with confirmed reservation by Oct. 17. $45.00/person with reservation after Oct. 17.
*Cocktail attire is encouraged
RSVP by email to donna@aia-arizona.org or by phone to 520-323-2191
For more details click here.
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| THREE MONTHS FREE MEMBERSHIP! |
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 Become A Member NOW!
If you know someone that should be a member of AIA Arizona and hasn’t set aside the time to fill out an application remind them TODAY. They can receive three months of FREE membership.
Visit our website for more information and an application. |
| HOLCIM AWARDS 2008/2009 |
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 Call for Entries
The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction presents the Holcim Awards to celebrate and promote innovation in sustainable construction around the world. If you are working to advance the values of sustainable construction, show them and enter now.Past winners have included architects, urban planners, civil engineers, professors, industrial engineers, students - even a marine biologist.
For complete details and to enter, go to www.holcimawards.org. Deadline is February 29, 2008.
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| SOUTHWEST BUILDERS SHOW 2007 |
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 Arizona’s Largest Show for Builders & Building Industry Suppliers
The Southwest Builders Show is Arizona’s largest show for builders and building industry suppliers in the Southwest region. Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (HBACA), this is a must attend event with a speaker line-up that offers something for everyone:
GARY McCORD, Professional Golfer & CBS Golf Commentator, Shares his experiences on the golf course and in life
TIM SULLIVAN, President, Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors, Forecasts the future of the housing market
LEATRICE EISEMAN, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute, Gives us a look at color trends through “modern eyes”
MARK KINDELBERGER, VP Sales & Marketing, ConSol
JUSTIN DUNNING, Green Program Manager, ConSol
Show us that being “green” is easier than you thinkIn addition, there will be an opportunity for you to win $10,000 in the Treasure Our Resources: Build Green, Win Green Drawing and to test your golf skills at the Putting Contest!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 23, 2007; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix AZ 85004
REGISTER TODAY!
www.southwestbuildersshow.com
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| DESIGN AWARDS FEEDBACK |
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 “THANK YOU AIA ARIZONA!”
“Great job on the event. I was proud to be an AIA member that night and there was a real sense of community.” -Joe Herzog, AIA
“We realize the hard work it takes to make these events successful and would like to say thank you to everyone for such an enjoyable evening!…We are very proud of our accomplishments and very excited to be recognized by AIA Arizona…Nice Job! -Smith Group |
| AIA ARIZONA NEW MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION |
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 Meet Your State and Local Chapter Leaders
New to AIA Arizona? Attend this event and get acquainted with your state and local chapter leaders, our current programs, benefits and committees. Most importantly, you’ll find out how to make the most of your membership.
DATE: Thursday, October 25, 2007
TIME: 12:00PM - 1:00PM (lunch will be provided)
PLACE: Walker Building - AIA AZ’s Offices
30 N. Third Avenue Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85003
RSVP by Tuesday, October 23. Please fax the registration form to us at 602-273-6814 or email to charnissa@aia-arziona.org
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| WHAT’S ON TOP? |
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 Presentation by Ed Flaherty, Western Regional Sales Mgr. of Fibertite
Want to know more about roofing? This presentation is perfect!FiberTite® Roofing Systems grew out of Seaman Corporation’s innovative, high-performance geomembrane technology first introduced well over 55 years ago. The successes of those revolutionary geomembrane products led to the development of what proved to be a collection of the world’s most reliable roofing membranes.In Ed Flaherty’s presentation you will learn the history of roofing from the beginning and the industry’s evolution to today’s standards. From the development of different roofing systems and material types, to the development
of fire, wind and building codes. At the end of the program, Ed will have given you a better: 1) understand of the roofing industry’s history and how it has changed with the times; 2) understanding of the roofing industry today and what materials are being used; and 3) understanding of the importance and complexities of a roofing system.
DATE: Thursday, October 25, 2007
TIME: 11:45AM - 1:00PM
PLACE: The Reference Library Conference Room
4633 E. Broadway, Suite 101
COST: FREE
RSVP by 10:00AM via email to donnamcquery@theriver.com
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| MOCA DESIGN LAB PRESENTS… |
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 Design Co*op in Conversation
Design Co*op is a dynamic synthesis of six noted emerging architects all based in Tucson and working regionally and abroad: Beth Weinstein, Kelle Brooks, Dale Clifford, Erin Moore, Bill Mackey and Jason Oliver Vollen. Members of the Design Co*op work across disciplines to raise public awareness of the value of affordable and appropriate design.Join the dialogue as Design Co*op members Erin Moore and Bill Mackey discuss recent projects and engage the public in an inquiry about the urgency and relevancy of thoughtful and responsible design practice in everyday life.WHEN: Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 6:00 pm
WHERE: MOCA - 174 E. Toole (Downtown between 6th and Stone Avenues)
COST: FREE to MOCA members, $5.00 non-members. FREE parking is available nights and weekends on the streets/lots surrounding MOCA.
Contact Robin Shambach, AIA, LEED for more information. rshambach@burnswald.com
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| AIA SAC HAPPY HOUR |
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 Get Some Value From Your Affiliate Membership
You are cordially invited to the AIA SAC Happy Hour for October. We encourage everyone to attend this Happy Hour and get some value from your AIA Affiliate Membership.
DATE: Wednesday, October 24 TIME: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
PLACE: The Bamboo Club
Park Place Mall 5870 E. Broadway, Suite 524
RSVP by Tuesday, October 23 to Tracy Miller(tracy.miller@thomasrepro.com)
DON’T MISS A GREAT TIME!
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| 14th ANNUAL CORNERSTONE BUILDING FOUNDATION |
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 Nominate the Best in the Industry
Once again members of AIA are being asked to nominate their favorite industry partners for the prestigious “Dream Team” awards celebrating industry workmanship, skill, responsibility and integrity in the building development industry. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel with an AIA representative. A gala dinner will be held February 26th at the Double Tree Hotel to celebrate all nominees and to announce the 2008 Dream Team.
To fill our a nomination form click here. Forms should be returned by fax (520-327-1686) or email (dcarlson@azbuilders.org).
Nominations must be received no later than Wednesday, November 21.
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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.
WHEN: November 9th, 2007 from 8:30am - 6:30pm WHERE: Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ
SPEAKERS: Matthias Schuller, Engineer, founder and Technical Director of Transsolar; Donna Robertson, Architect and Dean of College of Architecture at IIT; Michael Rotondi, Architect and founding member of SCI-Arc; Robert Fishman, Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan; Reed Kroloff, Architect and Director of Cranbrook; David Mahoney, Architect and former Dean of the College of Design at University of Kentucky.
A wine and cheese reception will conclude the event.
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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| ARE YOU A ‘CITIZEN ARCHITECT’? |
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 Let the AIA Know
The AIA National Component would like to learn more about the level of community and political involvement of members. National has created a census for you to provide them with information regarding your community involvement.The data will be used to set the baseline metric in the AIA National Strategic Initiative “Support Citizen Architects.” Members responding to this census may also receive an additional invitation to join the Citizen Architect Exchange.TAKE THE CENSUS
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We know that there is a lot going on - so be sure to check out our website. www.aia-arizona.org Sincerely,
Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA
AIA Arizona
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