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1. Message from AIAM President Tim Casai, FAIA

With this edition of E-News, we are really excited to officially announce the publication of the Curriculum Guide for Elementary School Students. In the works for two years, this program has been developed by a dedicated committee of architects and teachers chaired by Rocco Romano, AIA.

As an outgrowth of AIA Michigan’s Public Awareness initiative, the goal of this program is to make available to every elementary school in the state, a creative and well-written curriculum tool to teach youngsters in grades K-5 the basic elements and ideas of architecture. The result of the committee’s diligent work is a 400-page notebook filled with 60 lesson plans, 10 for each grade level. The materials include written lessons, graphics, vocabulary and classroom activities designed to engage the young learner’s mind with architecture.

The committee feels strongly that this early education approach to teaching the public about architectural concepts will have positive outcomes in terms of public awareness of architecture, and will plant seeds for future architects and clients alike. The potential exists for this to become a legacy project by which architects may influence the future of the profession and of the built environment.

The second benefit to us as architects is the opportunity to interact with our local schools on a true grassroots basis. By agreeing to be a liaison or a “guest teacher” during the presentation of the lesson plans, architects will be visible and involved in their communities, and experience the real power of education. You are the connection between these architectural ideas and the real world outside the classroom.

This program has been field tested during the past school year in the Clawson School District, and will be expanded during the coming school year on a pilot basis to include 20-30 other districts around the state. The Curriculum Guide will then be edited through feedback from the pilot program and then placed on the AIA Michigan Web site for all school districts and all teachers to access and use. The ultimate key to success will be the involvement of local chapters and their members at the community level. Many architects have volunteered already to be a part of the pilot year. If you are interested in being a part of the future of this program, please e-mail Rocco at rromano@tmp-architecture.com.

This is one of several new AIA Michigan programs to help you, the member, influence the way the public thinks about architects and architecture. In the coming months you will hear more about the Mentoring Network chaired by Tom Mathison, AIA, and the Media Program chaired by Susan Pultorak, AIA. With your help, we are getting the word out.

2. U of D Mercy Wins $25,000 NCARB Grand Prize
Congratulations to University of Detroit Mercy Collaborative Design Center, which won the 2002 NCARB Grand Prize for Creative Integration of Practice and Education in the Academy.

The NCARB prize recognizes the creative integration of architectural education and practice. The Detroit Collaborative Design Center was founded in 1994 as a non-profit organization for applied research in architectural design and neighborhood development. The Design Center, which has a full-time staff of architects, intern architects and planners, provides design services for non-profit community organizations.

3. Calling all Chapter AIAM Board Members

AIAMI board members from all chapters, mark your calendars: a Leadership Meeting is slated for Jan. 17-18, 2003, at the Waterfront Inn, Traverse City for, committee members are invited as well. More information will be sent to your chapter president and vice president, or call AIAMI for more information.

4. AIA Huron Valley News

The Huron Valley chapter is accepting submissions for its annual Honor Awards until Oct. 15 (from those who met the Sept. 15 submission form and entry fee deadline). Awards will be presented at the Jan. 15, 2003 Annual Dinner Celebration.

5. AIA Detroit - Learn with the Building Inspectors

Earn three hours HS&W Learning Units at this year's AIA Detroit / SEMBOIA annual meeting on Oct. 16, 1 pm. Participants will receive the Building Permit and Inspection Checklist, and explore ways for architects and building inspectors to work together. The meeting will be held at the San Marino Club in Troy. Cost is $3.

6. AIA Grand Valley Presents Architecture for our Children

Attend AIA-GV's Oct. 17 meeting to find out about the new K-5 curriculum guide, and listen to Mark Dudek, a leading authority on kindergarten architecture. Dudek's presentation will include a look at some of the most innovative projects designed over the past 20 years, with emphasis on usage and the educational curriculum for childcare. RSVP by Oct. 10, or for information call Mary Haaksma, (616) 940-3060.

7. Holiday Gathering Slated for December 12

All AIA Michigan members are invited to the annual holiday Open House at the Beaubien House on Dec. 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This year's Open House is sponsored by Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. and Michigan Benefit Plans Elliott & Sons Insurance. The event provides members from around the state an opportunity to gather and chat informally. Member contributions of dry or canned goods are accepted and will be donated to the Capuchin Monastery Soup Kitchen. Please RSVP to (313) 965-4100.

8. Opportunities

Entries sought for "Fresh Ideas in Kitchen and Bath Design Contest," sponsored by the National Kitchen and Bath Association and Broan-NuTone. More than $40,000 in prizes will go to professional and student entries. Request at contest kit at www.broan-nutone.com, click on "fresh Ideas Contest." Entries must be postmarked by Nov. 30, 2002.

Entries sought for 2003 Latrobe Fellow, a $100,000 award for research leading to significant advances in the profession of architecture. Submission deadline is Feb. 21, 2003. For more information, visit www.aia.org/institute/fellows/ or call Pauline Porter at (202) 626-7521.

Liability seminars offered by Professional Concepts Insurance Agency provide AIA Learning Units and may qualify for premium credits. Upcoming courses include: Mediation (Ann Arbor on 10/30); Liability IQ (Ann Arbor on 11/13; Grand Rapids on 11/20); Contract Review Advanced Topics (Grand Rapids on 11/20); Contract Review 1 (Ann Arbor on 12/11). Enrollment in some of the programs may be limited to DPIC insured firms. For information call (800) 969-4041.

9. Grapevine

Jim Ryan, AIA, president of JPRA Architects, has been named this year's chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers "CenterBuild" Conference to be held in Scottsdale, Ariz., in December. Call him at (248) 737-0180 for conference information … Jack Lee, of Dow Howell Gilmore Associates, has been elected to the board of directors of the Taliesin Fellows … Ford Field Project Architect Paul Tonti, of SmithGroup, was featured in a Crain's Detroit Business article on technological and architectural innovations at the new Detroit Lions stadium … Detroit Regional Chamber "Best Practices" Award winners include SmithGroup Inc. (for human resources) and Barton Malow Co. (for technology). BEI Associates, HarleyEllis and NTH Consultants Ltd. were cited on the Honorable Mention list. HarleyEllis was also featured in a Chamber magazine article on quality customer service … Keith Swaffar, PE, NTH Consultants, was named 2002-2003 President of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers … Andrew Zago, founder and principal of Detroit-based architectural firm Zago, was awarded the Franklin D. Israel Rome Prize Fellowship in Architecture. The prize allows Zago to pursue independent study or advanced research at the American Academy in Rome.  Rae Dumke, Hon. AIA, was awarded the Key Award from the Michigan Society of Association Executives.

10. Firm News

New Positions …

BEI Associates, Inc.: David Sturges, PE to vp … DesignWorks A/E: Amy VanderWal to architectural design team … Duce Simmons Associates: Daniel Biber, AIA as senior project manager … FTC&H: Neal Jones, AIA to senior architect … MICCO, LLC: Robert Washer as vp and director of business development … Plante & Moran CRESA: Paul Rivetto, AIA to partner … SSOE, Inc.: Angelo Kalmantis, AIA to associate.

Awards, Recognitions …

Barton Malow Design and Barton Malow Co.: awarded a Design-Build Institute of America 2002 National Design-Build Award for the $20 million Barton Malow Corporate Headquarters in Southfield … Progressive AE: received 2nd place award for Multimedia and 3-D Design from the Society for Marketing Professional Services, for "DeVos Performance Hall Presentation."

New Firms, Names, Mergers…

Mark Krauskopf, AIA, opened Studio One Architects, PLLC, 50 Filer St., Briny Building, Ste. E, Manistee, MI 49660; ph: (231)723-7660 … Thomas O'Brien Architect opened at 9029 North Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653; ph: (989) 821-0404.

11. In Memoriam

We extend our deepest sympathies to families and friends on the loss of our fellow members.

Paul B. Brown, FAIA, Traverse City - August 17, 2002

Ruard Vanderploeg, AIA-E, Hickory Corners - July 14, 2002

Philip Meathe, FAIA, Grosse Pointe - September 17, 2002

12. Mark Your Calendar

Highlights of Upcoming AIA Michigan & Chapter Events
Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

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