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In This Issue Peter J. Arsenault Elected National Vice President of AIA AIANYS 2007 Convention to Honor History and Service to the Profession Architects in Albany Lobby Day Deadline for Design Awards Registration Fast Approaching! Commemorate AIA's 150th Anniversary AIANYS Requesting Event Information from Chapters Uncle Sam Gravesite Design Competition AIA Honors and Awards Program Goes Paperless The Executive Mansion is Going Green! |
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AIANYS May 2007 E-news:
Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP from AIA Central New York and past president of AIANYS was elected National Vice President of AIA at the national convention in San Antonio, TX. He is a Principal of Stantec Architecture in Rochester. As AIA Vice President, Arsenault will focus on creating sustainable communities, advancing architects in construction industry leadership, and welcoming a diverse and vibrant membership to AIA. Arsenault is a current AIA national board member, AIA board community committee member, AIANYS VP Government Affairs, AIANYS board member and ultimately served as President of AIANYS in 2004. He is also charter president of GreeningUSA, a non-profit advocacy organization focusing on sustainable communities and a member of his town’s municipal Environmental Council. He has published articles in Architectural Record, technical journals and conference proceedings on sustainable design issues and has served as a mentor for intern architects, students and members of AIA National Associates Council. Arsenault resides in Manlius and is a 1977 graduate of Syracuse University. Special thanks to all of the delegates for supporting Peter! AIANYS 2007 Convention to Honor History and Service to the Profession 
The keynote luncheon on Thursday, October 4, 2007 during the AIANYS 2007 Convention in New York City will be a very special affair, focusing on the 150th Anniversary of The Institute and its’ rich history. Bringing this most interesting history alive will be Raymond Rhinehart, PhD, Hon. AIA, Senior Director at the Institute. During lunch, the 2007 AIANYS Honor Awards recipients will be recognized. These awards honor outstanding achievements, service and contributions to the profession. Although the luncheon is one of the highlights of opening day, it is not the only activity taking place. Seminars will begin in the morning, with the day topped off by the Host Chapter Party hosted by the AIA New York Chapter at the Center for Architecture. If you are looking for outstanding continuing education seminars, the 2007 AIANYS Convention is the place to be. Participants can earn continuing education credits by registering for sessions on the latest in historic preservation and renovation, sustainable and green design, practice management, technology, risk management, AIA contract documents and many more! On October 5, 2007, the AIANYS Product Showcase will take place at the Grand Hyatt, with the 2007 Design Awards to be presented at the brand new Times Center at the end of the day. As part of “Sustainable Saturday”, October 6, 2007, the luncheon event will feature Benjamin Lee, FAIA, a nationally recognized expert in building and designing sustainable communities.
To make overnight room reservations, please call Central Reservations at Grand Hyatt New York at 1-800-233-1234 and identify that you are with AIANYS October 4-6, 2007. In order to receive the special group rate, reservations must be made by phone. The rate is $359 for single/double room plus taxes. Reservations must be made by September 12, 2007 to receive rate. After this date, the room block will be released. Grand Hyatt New York is located at 109 East 42nd St. at Grand Central Terminal.
Seminar information and the convention schedule will be available on the AIANYS website at http://www.aianys.org/convention/index.html beginning June 15, 2007. Online registration for the 2007 Convention will be available through the AIANYS website beginning in early July. Architects in Albany Lobby Day
AIANYS held Architects in Albany Lobby Day on May 15, 2007. Over 50 people attended the event which this year included two continuing education programs as well as the opportunity to meet one-on-one with legislators. Attendees had the opportunity to earn 2 LUs/HSW through two seminars: Planning and Zoning Options presented by Katherine Daniels, Senior Planner, New York Planning Federation and Denise Sheehan, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Town of Colonie Planning Department, and Built Environment presented by Todd Fabozzi, Planning Manager, Capital District Regional Planning Commission and Paul Beyer, Special Assistant to the Governor for the Environment. Daniels discussed various topics including sprawl versus smart growth streetscapes, conservation subdivisions, and urban growth boundaries. Sheehan discussed Colonie’s new zoning laws, incentive zoning and resource issues. Fabozzi discussed the many problems that occur when sprawl happens, the fallout from modern zoning and what has to happen to achieve smart growth. Beyer spoke on what Governor Spitzer is doing to achieve a balance between protecting the environment and encouraging economic development. Throughout the day, AIANYS chapters and AIANYS executive committee met with legislators to discuss legislative initiatives including: Corporate Practice of Design Professions, Design-Build, Wicks Reform, Smart Growth-Livable Communities and Green Building and Sustainable Development. AIANYS also voiced strong opposition against Construction Threshold and Design Delegation. Pictured above are meetings with State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari (left) and Senator Ken LaValle (right). To view AIANYS entire Legislative Program, go to http://www.aianys.org/government/program.htm.
Deadline for Design Awards Registration Fast Approaching!
The deadline to submit your registration for the AIANYS Annual Design Awards Program is coming up! The registration form and entry fee is due by Thursday, May 31, 2007. Portfolios must be submitted to AIANYS headquarters by June 29, 2007. The 2007 awards will be presented at the AIANYS Convention in New York City on October 5 during a special reception. For complete submission requirements, frequently asked questions and the registration form, go to http://www.aianys.org/awards/design_guidelines.html. Commemorate AIA’s 150th Anniversary! 
AIANYS and the AIA New York Chapter are giving you a special opportunity to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the AIA by purchasing an advertisement in our 2007 State Convention Brochure. The brochure will be mailed to over 7,500 architects, engineers, contractors, insurers, producers and suppliers involved in the design and construction industry throughout New York State. Orders must be received by June 15, 2007. For more information, go to http://www.aianys.org/convention/2007/member/advertise.html.
AIANYS recently launched the Allied Membership program and is pleased to announce the first member: Steven R. Goldstein, Attorney, Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt, 1983 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, New York 11042, Phone 516-326-7145, Fax 516-355-7145, E-mail: sgoldstein@sacslaw.com, Website: www.sacslaw.com. Allied Membership allows corporations and individuals not otherwise eligible for AIANYS membership to participate in some services. For more information and the Allied Membership Application, go to http://www.aianys.org/about/membership.htm#allied. AIANYS Requesting Event Information from Chapters
AIANYS is looking for information on special events that chapters are planning between August and December 2007 to post on the AIANYS website. If you are hosting an event that all AIANYS members can attend and possibly benefit from and you would like it publicized, please email Stephanie Quirini, Director of Communications, AIANYS, at squirini@aianys.org. Please include in your email: name of event, a 3 sentence description of the program, date, time, location and contact information.
Uncle Sam Gravesite Design Competition The Troy Cemetery Association recently announced the Uncle Sam Gravesite Design Competition. They are looking for applicants to design an internationally significant memorial in Oakwood Cemetery for Uncle Sam Wilson, a popular American icon. AIA Eastern New York Chapter has been working with the Troy Cemetery Association to organize this competition. It is open to all architects, architectural students and sculptors working in the U.S. The online application, along with photos and maps, can be found at www.oakwoodcemetery.org. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2007, with submission due by September 15. Three judges, including AIA 2007 Topaz Medallion recipient Lance Brown, FAIA, will convene on October 2, 2007.
Oakwood Cemetery, located in Troy, NY, is one of America’s largest rural cemeteries and overlooks 100 miles of the Hudson Valley. AIA Honors and Awards Program Goes Paperless
The AIA Honors and Awards program has gone green. Check out the AIA Honors and Awards website at http://www.aia.org/awards_aianational for the new paperless online submissions process along with the various deadlines. Both the Membership Honors program, including the AIA College of Fellows, and the Institute Honors program will use the online submission process. For more information, contact Kathy Daileda, Hon. AIA, interim director, AIA Honors and Awards, at kdaileda@aia.org.
Intern Development Program (IDP) provides a variety of resources through the NCARB website www.ncarb.org. The IDP coordinator for New York State is Thomas Penn, AIA. He can be reached at 631-277-2527 or email thompenn@aol.com.
NCARB recently released the results of the 2007 survey of state architectural registration boards. The results show that there are currently 112,650 registered architects in the U.S., an increase of 4.5 % over the previous year. More than 3,800 initial licenses were granted to architects in the past year, an increase of 34.5%. According to the survey, in New York there are 8,356 resident registered architects and 5,768 reciprocal architects for a total of 14,124. For more information about the survey, contact NCARB at 202-783-6500.
The Executive Mansion is Going Green!
New York State’s First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer recently unveiled a new initiative “Greening the Mansion” which will bring new technology to the Governor’s Mansion to help cut its electrical energy consumption by half and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This project is part of Governor Eliot Spitzer’s energy plan to decrease the demand for electricity statewide by 15% by 2015. “Greening the Mansion” will happen in several phases. Changes happening now at the Mansion include: replacing existing appliances with energy efficient ones, installing low flow showerheads, replacing light bulbs with energy efficient compact ones, using only non-toxic cleaning products and pesticides, replacing current lawn equipment with hybrid electric vehicles and purchasing organic and New York-grown produce. The next phase will include installing solar panels over the parking lot, a building canopy and the roof of the pool house. By 2008, solar panels will produce 60,000 kWh/year and reduce electric energy consumption by 50%. When all of the phases are complete, it will save $25,000 a year in energy costs. Capital funds from the state budget will not be used to make all of these changes. Instead, the mansion qualifies for the New York Power Authority’s state program for energy improvements and will apply for funding from NYSERDA. When the project is finished, the plan will be submitted to U.S. Green Building Council for potential LEED certification. A “Greening the Mansion” Working Group started formulating the plan in February with representatives from the New York Power Authority, NYSERDA, OGS, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Randy Collins, AIA, Collins + Scoville Architects, PC.
The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1856 in the Queen Anne style in downtown Albany and is a historical landmark.
Bank of America Gives Support to Green Initiatives
Bank of America will support environmentally sustainable businesses by allocating $20 billion for a variety of new services.
They will initiate corporate and investment banking to help clients develop efficient, renewable or low-carbon technologies. The bank will also establish a carbon trading desk to help clients achieve carbon emission neutrality through existing and emerging market mechanisms.
Bank of America will also make commercial real estate loans that promote sustainable designs. This effort will finance efficiency, brownfield redevelopment, smart growth development and LEED certified projects. They will give lending preference to businesses "that are creating and implementing environmental sustainable products, services and technologies".
Bank of America is offering special credit cards to all individuals that will give users WorldPoints which they can donate to environmental organizations or redeem for green products. The bank will also contribute to these causes.
They will also offer Green Mortgages, with reduced interest rates for homes that meet the Energy Star specifications. It will also match donations when homeowners use home equity credit lines for environmental donations.
Bank of America has pledged to achieve LEED certification and to invest in energy conservation at its own facilities. The company plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from energy use by 7% by 2008, and overall by 9% by 2009.
2007 Brick In Home Building Awards The Brick Industry Association has announced a call-for-entries for the 2007 Brick In Home Building Awards program. The Brick in Home Building Awards showcase the finest work in clay face and paving brick from residential architects and builders around the country. Entries can be submitted in one or more of the following categories: Single-Family-Custom, Single-Family-Production, Multi-Family, Community Design, Renovation and Residential Paving and Landscape Architecture. Best In Class winners will receive national recognition in Brick News Online, Brick in Home Building, and in a special insert in the December issue of Builder Magazine. The Brick In Home Building Awards are conducted entirely online. Full information including eligibility, submission requirements, and judging is available at www.gobrick.com/AwardsInfo. Deadline for submission is July 31, 2007. |
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