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August 4, 2010
2010 Summer Activities Update
Summer is a busy time here in the AIA Kentucky office. Here are just a few important programs and initiatives we're focused on:
- The upcoming Annual Convention
- Honor Awards and Special Awards
- Publication of an updated embership directory
- Member Meetings (this week in Louisville)
- Exploration of increased involvement in the ACE Mentor Program;
- Exploring the possibility, in conjunction with the AOA East Kentucky Chapter, of participating in the Midwest Regional Energy Star Conference next spring in Lexington, with a track of programming of interest to architects.
- Providing input to the Kentucky Department of Education on revised administrative regulations regarding school construction projects, via our Committee on Architecture for Education;
- Continued discussion on revised legislation for the 2012 legislative session to establish a loan guarantee program to help get more projects the funding they need to become reality, modeled after similar "stimulus" legislation recently passed in Minnesota;
- Providing candidates to the Governor for appointment to key government committees and advisory groups.
- Working with AIA National on several initiatives including the new Architect Finder online database, the new AIA/CES Discovery system for CE tracking, and a membership dues payment plan program for 2012.
- Assisting AIA national's efforts in opposition to new federal regulations related to 1099 reporting requirements that will be burdensome to small business.
- Communicating with NCARB our concerns about recent fee increases.
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At right: Larry Leis, FAIA and Sam Halley, FAIA in Miami in June, celebrating Sam's induction to AIA College of Fellows.
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Next AIA KY Member Gathering in Louisville
Thursday, August 5 at Builders Exchange office
The next in AIA Kentucky's ongoing series of regional member meetings is set for this Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the newly remodeled offices of Builders Exchange of Kentucky, 2300 Meadow Drive in Louisville. AIA Kentucky and local Central Kentucky Chapter elected leaders will be on hand to discuss AIA initiatives and to respond to your questions and suggestions. We'll also hear a regional economic forecast presentation from John Frymire of Alexander Investment Services in Louisville. Our thanks to John Kelly at Builders Exchange for opening their facility to us and sponsoring refreshments. The event is free and online registration has closed, but if you'd like to attend let Janet Pike know. top
AIA IN/KY Convention Oct 14-16, 2010
Online Registration Coming Soon!!
Survival: Rebound, Rebuild, Renew" is the focus of the 2010 AIA Indiana/AIA Kentucky Annual Convention. While the challenges of the past two years are slowly retreating, the coming months and years will bring new challenges and opportunities that architects must meet boldly and creatively. This convention is designed to provide insight to help you prepare for brighter days ahead by providing you with information and methodologies that will support your continued success.
Convention Highlights:
Keynote Presentations (at Belterra on Friday Oct. 15)
- Architect Will Bruder, AIA - "Survival Through Design: an old idea made new"
- Economist/Author Morton Marcus - "Dancing With Debt"
Breakout education sessions (at Belterra on Friday Oct. 14 & Saturday Oct. 16)
- Developing Staff in a Down Economy
- You have survived the recession and now the economy is recovering. Are you going to survive the recovery?
- Integrated Systems and High Performance Intelligent Buildings
- e-Reprographics: Less Paper & Improving Construction Team Communication
- LEED Case Studies from Kentucky and Indiana
- Security Presentation from the FBI
- Revit Training (101 and Advanced)
- International Green Construction Code Discussion
- Science Lab Planning
Added Attractions - Thursday, Oct. 14
- Golf Outing at Belterra
- Historic Preservation Lecture & Walking Tour in historic Madison, Indiana
- Icebreaker Reception at "the Oldest Tavern in Indiana" in Madison
Added Attractions (at Belterra) - Friday, Oct. 15
- Trade Fair/Lunch with Exhibitors
- Honor Awards Reception & Banquet
We're in the process of finalizing all the details and expect to open registration by mid-August. Watch for emails announcing the convention, or visit www.aia.org to check on status of online registration.
Hotel accommodations are available at Belterra for $95 on Wednesday and Thursday nights and $125 on Friday night. Call ... The hotel reservation cut-off for the special AIA rate is September 29, 2010. Call 1-888-Belterra (235-8377 and identify yourself as a member of AIA Group Code #C95976.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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ACE Mentor Program Expanding in Kentucky
Collaboration of Kentucky AIA and AGC Groups
AIA Kentucky and AGC of Kentucky representatives met in Lexington on July 30, 2010 to discuss the establishment of an ACE Mentor Program in the Lexington area. This effort is being championed by AIA Kentucky President Alvin Cox, AIA and AGC President Paul Mattingly.
The program's mission is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in the integrated construction industry through mentoring; and to support their continued advancement in the industry through scholarships and grants.
ACE is a unique partnership among industry professionals - architects, interior designers, landscape architects, mechanical, structural, electrical, environmental and civil engineers, construction managers, college and university representatives, and other professionals from related corporations and professional organizations - who work together to attract young people to their professions. Industry professionals volunteer to become mentors to high school students in order to introduce them to the professions and encourage them to pursue studies and careers in these fields. In return, the industry get a much-needed boost of new talent. Jeff Stivers, AIA, president of AIA/EKC, is coordinating AIA member involvement and welcomes anyone who may be interested to contact him at 859-254-4018. Ben Barlage, AIA, president-elect of the Northern Kentucky Chapter, also attended the meeting and will be talking with chapter members about extending the program to a northern Kentucky school as well. The group will meet again at noon on Monday, August 9 at RossTarrant Architects, 101 Old Lafayette Avenue in Lexington.
AIA members are also encouraged to get involved with the existing Louisville ACE Mentor program by contacting: Jeff Hofmann, Hussung Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 6913 Enterprise Drive, Louisville, KY 40214, 502-375-3500.
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Volunteers Needed for State Appointment
KY Board of Housing Building & Construction
AIA Kentucky is represented with one seat on Kentucky's Board of Housing, Building and Construction. The term of Jerry A. Taylor, AIA has expired, but he is eligible to be reappointed. The law requires that AIA Kentucky provide a list of three candidates to the Governor, from which he will choose one for the appointment. Anyone interested in being nominated for this position should contact Janet Pike, 859-223-8201 no later than August 10, 2010.
We recently submitted three candidates for the State Plumbing Code Committee appointment and will soon also submit three candidates for the Single Family Dwelling Advisory Committee.
Anyone AIA Kentucky members interested in being considered for positions of this nature should contact Janet Pike, 859-223-8201. top
2010 Honor Awards Jury Announced
Will Meet August 10 to Review 43 Entries
Twenty-five firms have submitted 43 entries in this year's program to recognize design excellence. Honor Awards Program Chairman Alan Sullivan, AIA has selected Chuck Braun, FAIA of Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock/Architects, Inc. (HHCP) in Maitland, Florida as Jury Chairman. Mr. Braun has assembled a distinguished jury of Orlando area architects: John Ehrig, FAIA, also of HHCP; Michael E. LeBoeuf, FAIA of DLR Group in Orlando; and Keith Reeves, FAIA of Architects Design Group, Inc. in Winter Park. Winners will be announced during the annual convention at Belterra Resort on October 15.
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CAE Reviews Proposed 702 KAR 4.160 Revision
AIA Kentucky's Committee on Architecture for Education met July 14th in Frankfort with Greg Dunbar, AIA and Tim Lucas of KDE's facilities division, to discuss proposed revisions to the administrative regulations for school construction. Key revisions include incorporating the most recent editions of AIA Contract Documents and updating the related KDE amendments, as well as clarifying the overall review process for educational facilities. The committee will continue to monitor progress of the regulation throughout the review process.
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2010-2011 Membership Directory/Firm Profile
Work has begun on the next edition of the AIA Kentucky Membership Directory and Firm Profile. An email survey to members requesting updated individual contact information was completed in July. If you did not receive or have not completed this quick survey, please contact Janet Pike to request it be re-sent to you for completion.
Firm principals who have paid the required firm supplemental dues for 2010 will be notified soon how to update the firm's profile in the new and improved AIA national online Architect Finder database, which will also be used to prepare firm listings in the Kentucky directory. Stay tuned for instructions.
We have engaged publishers Innovative Publishing Ink (IPI) in Louisville to assist us with ad sales, design and production of the directory. IPI will be contacting our allied members, product suppliers and vendors who may be interested in advertising opportunies. Anyone interested should let Janet Pike know.
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Member News
Eric Shaffer, AIA has been named Director of Facilities for KCTCS, while retaining the position of Campus Architect. Eric reports, " KCTCS is made up of 16 colleges located across the state and serves over 100,000 students each semester. Total floor area of our facilities is in excess of 6,000,000 gsf and since our founding we have completed 45 new building projects or major renovations encompassing 2,000,000 gsf with total project cost of $500,000,000."
AIA Kentucky sends best wishes to George H. Collignon, AIA Emeritus, who recently retired from practice. George spent many years practicing architecture in Owensboro, and his firm recently became associated with Hafer and Associates. He is a past president of the former AIA West Kentucky Chapter and currently serves on the Kentucky Board of Architects. George says he plans to spend a lot of time "re-spoiling" his grandchildren, including triplet granddaughters.
Michael Lee Knoll, AIA is now a project manager with Schaefer General Contracting Services 4716 Pinewood Road, Louisville, (502) 968-1864.
Neil Esser, Assoc. AIA of Mason & Hanger in Lexington will be attending the IDP Coordinators' Conference in Chicago, Aug. 6 & 7 on behalf of AIA Kentucky.
Greg Dunbar, AIA has been named Manager, District Facilities Branch, Division of District Support for the KY Department of Education, effective 7/19/10, as part of a recent reorgnization of the division. The branch has requested that ALL correspondence to the new branch be adressed as follows:
Mr. Greg Dunbar, Manager
District Facilities Branch
Division of District Support- KDE
500 Mero St., CPT 15th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Welcome New Members (since July 1, 2010)
Bret Davis Roberts, Assoc. AIA, P & G, Fort Thomas Chris D. Spurr, Assoc. AIA, JKS Architects, Hopkinsville
Member News for inclusion in future editions of the E-News should be directed to info@aiaky.org.
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AIA/CKC News
August 17 - Main Steet Architects Office Tour, 5:30 p.m. - Details have not been worked out but tentative plans are that all participating offices would be open and offer a guided tour along with an hors d' oeuvres course. Members would go from office to office over the course of the evening. Info will be posted at www.aia-ckc.org when available or contact Steve Goldstein, AIA, 502-585-4181.
August 31 - AIA · CSI 22nd Annual Charity golf Scramble, Heritage Hill Golf Club, Shepherdsville - 1 p.m. - Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Click here for information.
September 19 - CKC House Tour, 1 to 6 p.m. - Homes selected for this year's tour will be announced soon. Click here for more info.
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AIA/EKC News
August 12 - Women in Architecture Social, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Buddy's, 834 High Street, Lexington. Open to all architecture graduates, as well as landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, and developers. Discussion topic: "Determining your design niche" as well as the Women's Leadership Development Summit set for September 23-24, 2010 in New York City. This event will focus on helping women practitioners identify their personal and collective leadership to aid in developing skills to realize their potential. Topics to be presented and discussed will include: skill development, diversity in leadership, alternative career paths, transitioning to positions of leadership, and creating your mentorship networks. Visit www.aia.org/diversity for more information. Connect with other women design professionals at AIA Women in Architecture and Design where you can network with others who attended last year's inaugural Women's Leadership Summit, and receive updates on the 2010 summit.
August 19 - Third Thursday Program - Suspended Wood Ceiling and Wall Systems and Linear PVC Ceiling Systems, presented by Stan Kaleta, Rulon Company, Noon to 1 p.m. at CommerceLexington, 330 E Main Street, Lexington. RSVP by August 17 to ce@aia-ekc.org.
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AIA/NKC News
The AIA Northern Kentucky Chapter continues its work building the chapter-designed Boone County Shelter House. Click here for photos of the team at work. Contact Ben Barlage, AIA if you have skills you are willing to bring to completion of this project!
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Calendar of Events
Where to Find Info on CE Programs and More
Visit the AIA Kentucky Web Calendar, where we post information about conferences, chapter events and other "happenings" of interest to the architectural community. A sampling of upcoming items to check out on the calendar:
Aug. 5 - AIA KY Member Gathering, Louisville
Aug. 12 - AIA/EKC Women in Architecture Social, Lexington
Aug. 17 - AIA/CKC Program - Main Street Architects Office Tour, Louisville
Aug. 19 - AIA/EKC Third Thursday CE Program, Lexington
Aug. 31 - AIA/CKC Golf Outing, Shepherdsville
Sept. 12 - Legacy Trail Premiere Event, Lexington
Sept. 19 - AIA/CKC House Tour, Louisville
Sept. 21 - AIA/CKC Program - Tour of Louisville Arena
Oct. 14-16 - AIA Indiana/AIA Kentucky Convention - Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence IN & Historic Madison IN
Nov. 5 - AIA KY Fall Planning Meeting, Lexington
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AIA Members Invited to Legacy Trail Premiere
September 12, Downtown Lexington to KY Horse Park
The Bluegrass Community Foundation invites AIA members to be a part of the Premiere of the Legacy Trail, the opening day celebrations. Events will start at 1:00 pm and last until dusk. The party will stretch the entire length of the Trail, including a Second Sunday bike ride from downtown to the Kentucky Horse Park and back. More Information.
The Legacy Trail is a nine mile long paved walking, biking, interpretive trail and public art venue. The Trail begins in the East End of downtown Lexington, at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, and runs to the Kentucky Horse Park. Over seven miles of this trail are off-street - meaning no traffic to contend with - and are fully paved to accommodate every type of non-motorized user. The Trail is one of two community-identified projects to become Legacies of the World Equestrian Games; the other is the revitalization of the East End of Lexington. The Legacy Trail is the realization of the vision of the entire community and a community-wide celebration is in store! Click here for more information about the Legacy Trail.
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Competition/Exhibit Opportunities
SBIC Beyond Green - Entry Deadline October 29, 2010
The Sustainable Building Industry Council (SBIC) is accepting entries for the 2010Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards. Click here to download the Call for Entries. Visit the SBIC Web site for program updates, including the jury announcement and details. This year's deadline for entries is October 29, 2010.
PQ 2011 United States Architectural Exhibit
If your firm has been responsible for designing spaces for the performing arts, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology wants to hear from you. They are looking for projects of all scales and types, from the smallest Community Theatre to the largest Regional Performing Arts Centers. The goal of the US Architectural Exhibit is to present hudnreds of spaces for the performing arts that have been constructed in the US since 2006, all types, sizes and locations. The exhibit is curated by Scott Georgeson, AIA. The submission deadline has been extended to August 27, 2010. Click here for more details.
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