1. Message from AIAMI
President Randy Case, AIA and Executive Director Rae Dumke, Hon. AIA -
Mackinac Island: Four Big Meetings
There were
presidents and vice presidents everywhere … AIA Michigan hosted four
back-to-back meetings in August at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
AIAMI ’s Annual Mid-Summer Conference attracted 300 members and guests
(including 80 children!) August 4-6. Then AIA National representatives
and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Executive Committee met
with Michigan folks, prior to their meetings August 8-10. Following the
national meetings, AIAMI hosted the AIA Council of Architectural
Component Executives from around the country, which included state
society executives, plus National officers and staff. Our
collective voice has never been stronger influencing national issues of
importance to AIA Michigan than it was this year.
Highlights of the
AIAMI meeting included presentations by noted international
photographer Balthazar Korab, Hon. AIAMI , and Robert Ivey, FAIA, editor
of Architectural Record. AIAMI Business Manager Cathy
Mosley, Hon. AIAMI , was recognized for 25 years of dedicated service to
the association with a gift from AIAMI and the board of directors,
and resolution from AIA National President Gene Hopkins (from Michigan).
We were delighted to
host Gene, 1st VP Doug Stiedl, FAIA from Ohio, and newly
elected 1st VP Kate Schwennsen from Iowa. AIA members came
from Texas, California,
Iowa, North Carolina,
Ohio,
Illinois,
Washington, D.C., Virginia,
New Jersey and New York. Canadians represented Toronto,
Ottawa
and Alberta.
And the CACE members
from 33 states really enjoyed Michigan hospitality. The CACE meeting was
“unplugged” – no PowerPoint. Response to educational programs on
association topics was excellent, plus executive directors enjoyed
historic island cottage tours with Phil Porter and Gene Hopkins. An exec
from Texas wrote: Thank you, Rae Dumke, for the fabulous hospitality
at such a wonderful place. I am certain that all of us who attended the
CACE Annual Meeting feel that we had the professional experience of our
lifetime… sitting on the porch was an added treat.
2. Novak Elected
Regional Director
AIA
Michigan Past President Celeste
Allan Novak was elected Regional Director at the AIAMI Annual
Meeting in August on Mackinac Island. As Regional Director, Novak will
represent Michigan architects on the National AIA Board of Directors.
An associate architect with SmithGroup, Novak
practices environmental design, mixed use, brownfields and community
design. “I practice, teach and speak out about sustainability, historic
preservation, LEED, green design, masonry, women in architecture and
good planning,” says Novak. She currently serves as a member of two
state boards studying smart growth, and sits on her local planning
commission.
3. Governor
Granholm in Executive Directive No. 2003-25,
Governor
Granholm has
requested that the Michigan Department of Transportation incorporate
context sensitive design into transportation projects whenever feasible.
Context Sensitive Design and Solutions means a "collaborative,
interdisciplinary approach involving stake holders for the development
of a transportation facility that fits its physical setting and
preserves scenic, aesthetic, historic, and environmental resources,
while maintaining safety and mobility."
AIA Michigan has been asked to comment on drafts of policies. We will be
sending rough drafts of committee sessions on the Environment,
Aesthetics, and History, Culture and Community. Please
contact Celeste Novak with your comments: celestenov@aol.com. This
is our opportunity to contribute to the design of our state.
4. The Debut of a Uniform,
National "Rolling Clock" for the ARE
After
spirited discussion during NCARB's 2004 Annual Meeting, a majority of
Council Member Boards passed a resolution officially creating a "rolling
clock" standard for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Under
the terms of the rolling clock, which will be officially implemented on
January 1, 2006, candidates for the ARE must pass the nine-division exam
within five years. Three transitional rules will guide this process.
Visit the
NCARB website
for more information.
5. NCARB Releases
Results of 2004 Survey of Registered Architects
A
survey
by the NCARB reveals there are more than 100,000 architects in the
U.S. Results indicate that a total of 101,179 architects are living in
the 55 reporting jurisdictions. The survey also reveals a total of
109,757 reciprocal (out-of-state) registrants and 210,936 total
registrations in the U.S. This means, on average, an architect is
registered in two jurisdictions. Michigan data shows 3,564 resident
architects and 2,313 reciprocal registrants, for a total of 5,877
architects registered in the state.
6. School’s In
Session: Time to Try Out New Architecture Curriculum
Earlier
this year, the Michigan Architectural Foundation released its highly
anticipated curriculum designed to introduce elementary schoolchildren
to architecture and the built environment. “Architecture: It’s
Elementary” encompasses fundamentals of art, social studies, language
arts, history, science and math. The web-based materials, developed with
input from Michigan architects and educators, include ten lesson plans
for each elementary school year. The curriculum is available at no cost
in PDF format at
www.k5architecture.org.
Tell your local school about it today!
7. Get the Word Out:
Advertise With AIA Michigan
Reach architects
across the state of Michigan with advertising placed in AIAMI’s printed
Bulletin and electronic newsletter, and on the AIAMI web
site. A variety of sizes and costs are available for each publication.
E-mail
Cathy Mosley,
or call her at 313-965-4100.
8. This Old House
Visits Detroit
This Old House
will celebrate its 25th anniversary in the Detroit area on
Thursday, September 30 as part of its first-ever national Meet This Old
House tour. Host Kevin O’Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard
Trethewey will talk about memorable moments on the television show, plus
provide a flash forward to the future of home improvement. Other
activities include Ask the Designer, a “What is it?” challenge, a “Tool
Challenge,” and a sweepstakes. The crew will also make house calls in
the area, which may be featured on upcoming episodes. The Detroit stop
will be at The Home Depot, 39825 Ford Rd., Canton. Visit
www.thisoldhouse.com/anniversary for additional tour details.
9. Opportunities
Call for Nominations
– 2005 Barrier-Free America Award nominations may be submitted by
individuals in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering and
related disciplines. Download a
brochure for details.
Design
Competition – National
AIDS Memorial in San Francisco seeks entries for a memorial feature in
the seven-acre grove. The competition strives to identify a design of
notable significance that will galvanize the grove’s impact, visually
and spiritually. The winner may negotiate a commission. Entry
information will be finalized at
www.aidsmemorial.org. Registrations are due December 1, with
submissions due January 7, 2005 (new deadlines).
Call
for Entries
– The Green Dollhouse Project Competition invites submissions, which
will be judged by two simple criteria: Are they “dishy doll dwellings”
that hold up to active play and delight both children and adults? And,
do they offer “great green guidance” about one or more aspects of
sustainable home design? Registration deadline is October 15, 2004.
Submissions due December 15, 2004. For information or a registration
form, visit
www.greendollhouse.org.
10. Firm News
Awards, Recognitions
JJR, LLC:
three awards from Wisconsin Chapter of American Society of Landscape
Architects including Awards of Excellence – Planning and Analysis for
two projects including Green Bay Botanical Garden Master Plan Update and
the Sheboygan South Pier Redevelopment Plan and Design Guidelines; plus
a Merit Award for Design for Duncan Clinch Marina, Traverse City …
JJR, LLC also received an Award of Excellence for development of the
St. Pete Beach Resort/Commercial District Master Plan from the FLASLA …
Hamilton Anderson Associates: Analysis & Planning Award of Merit
from American Society of Landscape Architects for Historic Belle Isle
Master Plan.
New Positions
Carter &
Burgess Consultants Inc.:
Harry Diamond to architectural group manager and higher education and
health care market-sector leader … DesignWorks A|E: Allison Gesek
in communications and marketing … FTC&H: Eric J.
Hill, PhD, FAIA, as
regional director of architectural services … HarleyEllis: Mark
Hartmann, AIA as senior designer/planner, Science & Research Studio,
Chicago … JJR, LLC: Nancy Hansis as associate and director of
business development, Madison office; and Jan Kucher as senior civil
engineer and project manager … Yamasaki Associates Inc.: Tod
Stevens, AIA as director of design.
New Firms, Names,
Addresses, Mergers
ESD, The
Engineering Society of Detroit:
moved to 2000 Town Center, Ste. 2610; Southfield, MI 48075; ph:
248-353-0735; www.esd.org … JJSB
Architects,
Ferndale,
joins Ford & Earl Associates,
Troy . JJSB principals are Steven Branstner, AIA and Juliet
Jakobowski,Maes, AIA … SmithGroup
opens Minneapolis office with Rebecca Nolan serving as senior VP and
managing director of the new office.
11. Grapevine
Lawrence
Technological University honored Michael Medici, AIA with its
2004 Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award on September 9. Mike is
president of SmithGroup’s Phoenix office … BEI Associates, Inc.
is the 2004 champ of the Building Arts Softball League, comprised of 11
metro Detroit architectural, engineering and construction firms …
Lenore Lucey, FAIA, is a recipient of the NCARB President’s Medal
for Distinguished Service. Lucey is executive vp of NCARB … New officers
elected to serve on MSPE’s executive committee include President
Charles Brown, Novak Engineering; President-elect Barry Buschmann, The
Mannik Smith Group; Past President Leanne Panduren, Rowe Inc.; VP Fritz
Klingler, NTH Consultants; VP Jay Ruby, Ruby & Associates; VP Mike
Nielsen, Wade-Trim; VP John Condie, Fishbeck, Carr & Huber; VP Daniel
Herrema, Limno-Tech; Secretary Aziz Khandker, Lakeshore Engineering;
Treasurer Eric Johnston, Rowe Inc.; PEC President William Gruebnau,
Walbridge Aldinger; PEE President Mahmoud El-Gamal, PSI, Inc.; PEG
President Donald Link, City of Monroe; PEI President Robert Curtis,
Detroit Diesel; and PEPP President Jeff Elliott, Toltest … Robert
Rabeler, principal/vice president at Soil and Materials Engineers
has been elected to the board of ASFE/The Best People on Earth.
12. Mark Your Calendar
Highlights of Upcoming AIA Michigan & Chapter Events
Be
sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
