AIANYS Newsletter

In this Issue:

Government Affairs:
State Education Department Updates CE Q & A

$875 Million New York Energy Program Approved

AIA New York State News:
A New Look for the E-News

From the Fellows

In Memoriam: James Ingo Freed, FAIA

Louise Blanchard Bethune, FAIA Inducted into Western New York Women's Hall of Fame

AIANYS Honor and Design Awards Revisited

AIA Names New Executive President

Practice Management Issues: Professional Liability Insurance

Professional Development:
Save The Date! AIANYS Spring Symposium - April 5,2006

Building Envelope Improving Wall Performance Seminar

Grant Opportunity for Design Professionals

Chautauqua Institution Offers Sessions on Landscape, Architecture and Community Design

Interested in Presenting at 2006 AIANYS Convention?

United States Department of the Interior Announces Summer Documentation Program and Employment Opportunities for Faculty and Students

Components:
Reshaping Rochester - Year Long Events Planned

United State Department of the Interior Announces Summer Job Opportunities for Faculty and Students
AIA Buffalo/WNY Chapter

Note: Don't Let Your Membership Lapse! Pay Your Dues Before
March 31, 2006.

Welcome to the "New" E-News Stu Chait, AIA 2006 AIANYS VP PR/Communications Happy New Year! And with that comes the 'new' E-News of AIANYS; a new format tied into AIANYS's new website, and one that should be more successful in delivering pertinent information to and about the profession of Architecture in New York State. Both the E-News and the AIANYS Website are and will be works in progress. We welcome your comments and suggestions to make both as useful and as current as possible. The deadline for posting of Chapter Events is the 1st of the previous month. If possible we would prefer a link with an introductory note. All AIANYS chapters are encouraged to submit chapter events and articles so that everyone across New York State can experience the best that AIANYS has to offer. Please send them to gabailey@aianys.org myself at s_chait@chaitstudios.com. Remember, this is your Newsletter and Website. (return to top) State Education Department Updates CE Q & A The New York State Education Department has updated the continuing education questions and answers portion of its website. Among other items is a clarification of what constitutes acceptable subject matter in New York for continuing education credit. To access the information please go to:http://www.op.nysed.gov/archce.htm (return to top) $875 million New York Energy Program Approved "The New York State Public Service Commission recently approved a five-year extension of a statewide energy efficiency and research program scheduled to end by June 2006. This nationally recognized System Benefits Charge (SBC) program, administered by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), has had a profound effect in several areas, including stimulating more than $1.7 billion in additional investments in energy conservation and renewable energy technology and research. In addition to benefiting energy consumers, design professionals and the construction industry, the program continues to support New York State's role as a national leader in renewable energy that, in the long term, mitigates the demand for precious fossil fuels. " (return to top) from NEWSonline. ACEC New York. January 2006. From The College of Fellows John R. Sorrenti, FAIA NYS/Fellows Regional Representative This first article will be an introduction into what we will try to achieve this year with the monthly Fellows news article. I would like to thank Stu Chait, AIA, for involving the Fellows with this newsletter and hope that we will be able to communicate to the members of New York State AIA the many things that the Fellows do for the profession. The purpose of the College of Fellows is to stimulate a sharing of interest among Fellows, to promote the purpose of the institute,to advance the profession of architecture and to be of ever increasing service to society. I as your New York State Regional Representative along, with Adrienne Bresnan, FAIA,New York City Regional Representative, will try to keep both the Fellows in the state as well as those of you who are not fellows, informed of the Fellow activates both in the state and at National. I will also share with you what other states are doing to utilize the knowledge and talents of their Fellows to help the profession. As many of you know, there are about 3,000 Fellows around the country and New York State has approximately 300 or 10%. In the past several years approximately 80 to 90 AIA members are elevated to Fellowship. Fellow Regional Representatives are organized in the same manner as the AIA Board of Regional Representative that make up the National AIA board.It is not by population however, and there is only one Fellows Regional Representative for each Region. The Fellows Representatives meet once a year at the National convention. When I became Regional Representative in 2002, I divided the state into sections and requested the following people to become part of the New York State Fellows Regional Representative Committee, so that there would be representation around the State. The members who are now part of that committee are: Lee Bearsch in Binghamton, Ann Chainteuil in Rochester, Delaine Jones in Albany, John Sullivan in Westchester, Adrienne Bresnan in New York City and myself on Long Island. These 6 people are there for you to call on whenever you need Fellowship assistance. Now that everyone has the frame work of the State Fellows, in February, I will discuss what the Fellows around the State have been doing and their future goals. (return to top) Louise Blanchard Bethune, FAIA Inducted into Western New York Women's Hall of Fame On Thursday, March 9th Louise Blanchard Bethune, FAIA will be inducted into the Western New York Women's Hall of Fame. Ms. Bethune is the first architect to gain admission to the hall. Ms. Bethune was a pioneer for women in the field of architecture, paving the way for future generations of women to enter the profession. She saw opportunities for women and led by example and and principle, believing that "the future of women in the architectural profession is what she herself see fit to make it." Ms. Bethune was also the first woman to be admitted to The American Institute of Architects and later the first woman to be named to the AIA College of Fellows. more (return to top) AIANYS Honor and Design Awards Revisited Stu Chait, AIA 2006 AIANYS VP PR/Communications At the 2004 AIANYS Board retreat, one objective that was agreed to and written into the 2004 Long Range Plan was to re-design and update the AIANYS Honors and Awards Program to be more relevant to the public and the current practice of the profession. Due to the diligence and hard work of the Honors and Awards Committee, and the unanimous approval of the Board of Directors, we have done exactly that. Effective in 2006 will be new design award categories: Residential, Institutional, Commercial/Industrial, Urban Planning/Design, Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse, Interiors, and Unbuilt. Both Residential and Commercial/Industrial will be sub divided by: Small Projects - Less than $ 500,000 and Large Projects - Greater than $ 500,000. Unbuilt projects will recognize work by practicing emerging young architects (licensed 10 years or less) and architectural students. Attention will be focused on the process of design. Its purpose is to recognize outstanding examples of recent, commissioned architectural designs not yet built or complete, as well as academic work by faculty or students of an architectural school within New York State. The Honors Program has been revised as well. The jury has been revised to include past Honor Award recipients. Two of AIANYS's most revered awards have been re-dedicated. The Kideney Award has been re-dedicated as the James William Kideney Gold Medal Award , to be recognized as the highest award that AIANYS can bestow on one of its members. The DelGaudio Award has been re-dedicated as the Matthew W. DelGaudio Service Award , to recognize outstanding and distinguished service by an AIANYS member. The President's Award has been re-established to recognize non-traditional areas of architectural practice. Perhaps the most exciting news is the overdue creation of four new awards: the AIANYS Educator Award , to recognize notable contributions and accomplishments by an architectural educator within New York State; the AIANYS Intern - Associate Award , to recognize notable contributions and accomplishments by an intern or associate member of AIANYS; the AIANYS Student Awa rd, to recognize notable contributions and accomplishments by a student member of AIAS within New York State; and the AIANYS Firm Award , to recognize notable achievements in design, community service, education, and service to the profession and the AIA by an architectural firm within New York State. All chapter leadership should be on the lookout for the call for entries early this spring. I believe that everyone will agree that the new diversity of the Honors and Awards Program reaches each and every aspect of our profession. From students and educators, emerging young professionals, and small practitioners to large firms; I welcome everyone to participate in this year's program. (return to top) The American Institute of Architects Names Christine McEntee Vice President/CEO The American Institute of Architects has announced that Christine McEntee, formerly CEO of the American College of Cardiology, was named the Institute's new executive vice president and chief executive officer effective February 1st. McEntee succeeds AIA Executive Vice President/CEO Norman L. Koonce, FAIA who retired December 31, 2005. (return to top) In Memoriam: James Ingo Freed, FAIA In the December issue of AIA Architect, recognition was given to the passing of internationally acclaimed architect James Ingo Freed, FAIA. Mr. Freed is best known for his work as the lead designer in the National Holocaust Museum in Washington. He was with the New York City firm of Pei, Cobb and Freed and Partners. You may read more about Mr. Freed and his work by clicking the AIA Architect link found below. AIA Architect (return to top)
Practice Management Issues: Professional Liability Insurance Prosurance Redeker Group Addresses December Directors Meeting On December 16th at the AIANYS Board of Directors meeting Gregg Kumm, Hon AIANYS of Prosurance Redeker discussed rates trends for Architects Liability Insurance. In his comments Mr. Kumm noted that for the "third consecutive policy year most insurers offering coverage for firm located within NYS have not increased rates." He went on to say that "factors that will control changes in premium will be limited to any increase or decrease in fee income, or claim development." To read a complete summary of Mr. Kumm;s remarks please click on insurance article. Prosurance Redeker are sponsors of the annual AIANYS Golf Tournament and the December Board Luncheon. To access the Prosurance Redeker website please click here. (return to top) Insurance Article Save The Date! AIANYS Spring Symposium - April 5,2006 One New York State - Urban Policy and Regional Design One New York State - Urban Policy and Regional Design is a state wide conference on urban planning issues, highlighting common successes and challenges. The planned interactive sessions will serve as a mechanism to discover ways we can work together as One State to improve our communities and our economic viability. (return to top) Date: April 5, 2006 Location: Albany, New York Building Envelope Improving Wall Performance Earn 5 Lus/HSW Thursday, March 9, 2006 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. New York City A day of continuing education. This seminar will discuss: Sealants and adhesives for Wall Systems Window installation guidelines and detailing Metal Wall Rainscreens & Moisture Control Glass - The Right Choice For a complete program description and to register please click the link below. Click Here: Program and Registration Information: Building Envelope Improving Wall Performance (return to top) Grant Opportunity for Design Professionals The New York State Council on the Arts is pleased to be able to offer again this year its Independent Projects funding category for individuals in the design, planning and historic preservation fields. Attached is a press release announcing this opportunity. Please click for here for complete information . (return to top) Chautauqua Institution Offers Sessions on Landscape, Architecture and and Community Design July 17-22, 2006 Nestled on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State, this picturesque community known as Chautauqua Institution evokes the friendliness and charm of a bygone era while addressing the issues of today's world. Chautauqua offers an astonishing array of summertime programs that make this National Historic Landmark a world-renowned center for lifelong educational, recreational, artistic and religious pursuits. *The historic Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua welcomes all members and staff of* The American Institute Architects and will offer Special Group Rates for selected rooms during their nine - week Summer Lecture Series. They *especially invite the AIA to visit during Week Four which will feature presenters each day on the topic of* *"Landscape, Architecture and Community Design"* *July 17 through July 22, 2006* Chautauqua is a community noted for its landscapes, historic architecture, beautiful gardens and overall community design -- the confluence of the built and natural environments in service to an ideal. This week will examine the interplay of architecture, landscape and the natural environment in the design of new and the renovation of older communities. Speakers will consider how a community reflects its cultural context and manages progress, preservation and designed growth. From the development of a residential landscape to the urgent national issues of urban and regional renewal, this week promises a blueprint of fresh ideas. *Featured Speakers:* *Dennis Carmichael-President-Elect ASLA (7/17)* *James van Sweden, co-creator of New American Garden style(7/ 18)* *Charles Birnbaum, coordinator Nat'l Park Service Historic Landscape Initiative (7/19)* *Sarah Susanka, architect, author, proponent of "Not So Big" (7/20)* *L. Azeo Torre, president, Torre Design Consortium (7/21)* *Special Group Rates for all AIA members:* **Double Occupancy: $242 per person/per night (all - inclusive )*** Single Occupancy: $285 per person/ per night (all - inclusive * ) All quoted rates include overnight accommodations, meals, service charge, state and county taxes and daily gate fees. Service charge covers all gratuities for wait staff, bellmen and chambermaids. Call 1-800-821-1881 for reservations. AIA Group Discount ID: AIA. (return to top) Interested in Presenting at 2006 AIANYS Convention? If you are interested in being a presenter for the 2006 AIANYS Convention October 19-21 in Long Island please request a "Call For Presentations". To obtain a "Call for Presentations please email gabailey@aianys.org. Should you have questions please call or email Georgi Ann Bailey, Director of Programs, AIANYS (518)449-3334. (return to top)
Reshaping Rochester - Year Long Events Planned The Rochester Regional Community Design Center is a group of design professionals, planners and citizens with a shared interest in defining, promoting and helping to implement design excellence and sustainability as outlined in the "Charter of the Congress for the New Urbanization" and "AIA Livable Communities Doctrine". The RRCDC will act as a collaborative resource for the City of Rochester and surrounding region and offer design guidance and recommendations through participatory planning that reestablishes the relationship between buildings, sites, and sense of community. AIA Rochester with Rochester Regional Community Design are planning a series of speakers like Jeremy Harris, Hon. AIA in February and Joseph Riley, Mayor of Charleston in January. These are just two events in this year long effort. To view the schedule please click on the link found below. Link to Reshaping Rochester (return to top) United States Department of the Interior Announces Summer Documentation Program and Employment Opportunities for Faculty and Students The United States Department of the Interior has announced the Heritage Documentation Programs(Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey) Summer Documentation Program and the employment opportunities it provides to students and faculty. The application deadline this year is February 13, 2006. To receive information on these projects please call: John Robbins for HABS - 202/354-2269 Richard O'Connor for HAER - 202/354-2186 Paul Dolinsky for HALS - 202/354-2116 Please Click Here for Information on Job Opportunities (return to top) AIA Buffalo/WNY Chapter Groen Hoek: The East River Boat House Competition Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 5:45 p.m. Presentation followed by a tour of the exhibit and reception of hors d/oeuvres and refreshments. Click Here for Program and Registration Information (return to top)