Fwd: AIArchitect This Week 12/24-31/07

Jay A. Lee, AIA, NOMA
Jay A. Lee Design
architecture · public art
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aiarchitect | volume 14 the news of america's community of architects	December 21, 2007
President Bush Signs Landmark Energy Bill Norma Sklarek, FAIA, Wins 2008 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Thomas L. McKittrick, FAIA, Receives Kemper Award Meier's Atheneum Honored with Twenty-five Year Award Happy Holidays! RK Stewart Walks the Walk at EcoBuild Conference Green Housing Starts Below the Lot Recycled Porcelain Creates Sustainable Terrazzo Finishes work-on-the-boards Billings' November Upturn Points to Solid Momentum in Nonresidential Construction Sector Kiplinger Connection The States • Federal Reserve • Mortgage Fallout Gore's An Inconvenient Truth Helps Developer See Green Museum Courtyard Glides Through the Ages Deck the Malls November 16 | November 30 | December 7 | December 14 AIA STORE Doodles: A Really Giant Coloring & Doodling Book CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Questions Regarding the AIA Contract Documents 2007 Update? CORNERSTONE PARTNERS What Is a Cornerstone Partner? CES What Is AIA Mississippi up to? AIA ADVANTAGE Professional Resources: MASTERSPEC®: AIA TRUST Cover Personal and Business Expenses if Disability Strikes Visit the AIA Career Center to view/post openings. You can sort the complete list by keyword, category, job level, job type, and location. › Academic Faculty 4 › Administrative Support 1 › Architect 93 › Architectural Intern 20 › Computer Aided Design 3 › Construction Management 10 › Engineering 5 › Facilities Management 3 › Graphic Design 2 › Healthcare Architect 12 › Industrial Design 4 › Interior Design 10 › Landscape Architecture 2 › Marketing 4 › Planning 7 › Project Manager 28 › Specifications 3 › Alabama 2 › Arizona 6 › California 14 › Colorado 2 › D.C. 3 › Florida 4 › Georgia 2 › Illinois 3 › Iowa 2 › Kentucky 1 › Maine 2 › Maryland 1 › Michigan 2 › Missouri 4 › Nevada 1 › New Jersey 2 › New Mexico 2 › New York 4 › North Carolina 19 › Oklahoma 1 › Oregon 4 › Pennsylvania 4 › South Carolina 2 › Tennessee 1 › Texas 3 › Virginia 6 › Washington 10   › Executive Editor Douglas E. Gordon, Hon. AIA › Managing Editor Stephanie Stubbs, Assoc. AIA › Associate Editor Tracy Ostroff › Associate Editor Russell Boniface › Associate Editor Zachariah Mortice › Graphic Design and Web Publishing Innov8iv Design Incorporated › Contributing Editors: James Atkins, FAIA; Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA; Michael J. Crosbie, AIA, PhD; John P. Eberhard, FAIA; Stephen A. Kliment, FAIA; Heather Livingston; Grant Simpson, FAIA; Michael Tardif, Assoc. AIA, Tony P. Wrenn, Hon. AIA. This service is brought to you as an AIA-member benefit. The email list used to deliver AIArchitect This Week is maintained exclusively for that purpose by the AIA national component. To keep up with the universe of information the AIA gathers exclusively for members, visit the AIA's Web page. AIArchitect® This Week is published by the AIA, 1735 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006. Copyright 2007 The American Institute of Architects. Home page. ———————————— You receive this e-mail at: eelaj@aol.com because your address is on file in the AIA's membership database. To change your e-mail address, send an e-mail with your name, AIA member number, old e-mail address and new e-mail address to AIA Information Central. Or make the changes yourself. Note: If you are receiving this email at multiple addresses and want only one, go into the email you want eliminated, and use the link above. To manage your entire list of AIA e-mail newsletters, use the online form here: www.aia.org/about_memberProfile.
	Master Builder, R.I.P. Contributing Editor Michael Tardif, Assoc. AIA, explains why he believes the term "master builder" is a detriment to practice today. Full story Brandy H.M. Brooks, Assoc. AIA is the director of the Community Design Resource Center of Boston (CDRC) and a passionate advocate for socially conscious and community-focused design. Full story
	Architecture Is a Profession of Giving Brandy H.M. Brooks, Assoc. AIA, tells above that she wanted to be an architect since she was a teenager and figured she would give to the community through other activities. Through a nonprofit she cofounded, she is now able to combine her interests, she tells us in this season of giving. What do you think? With 70,709 successful e-mail deliveries . . . AIArchitect scored a total open rate of 49,744. And the two most popular stories were: › Renzo Piano, Hon. FAIA, Selected for 2008 AIA Gold Medal › 2008 Architecture Firm Award Goes to KieranTimberlake What do you think about the office closing the week before New Year's? › Our office is closed. › It might as well be, nobody's here anyway. › We need key people here, just in case. › There's plenty to do here in the office, thank you. View all poll results
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Fwd: THE WORD - December 7, 2007

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Subject: THE WORD - December 7, 2007

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"God gave us our memories so that we might have roses in December.?

~ J.M. Barrie

Check out the sponsors listed on Pages 1 through 4 of The Word. Some of the goods, services and events offered include the Urban Nutcracker; the 6^th Annual Back to the Old School Party; a gift card special at Rosaline?s Skin Care & Spa; a religious workshop (Caleb Leadership Institute); the fastest growing travel and leisure business in the U.S. (YTB); the Carver Grand Lodge, Inc. AF&AM New Year?s Eve Celebration; a 10% discount off hair services (Tammi McBrayer); Ethnic Expressions and Divas Classics Gifts.com; FYE's Holiday Black Tie Affair; a monthly health and wellness seminar (K&K Health and Wellness) and unique gifts (Creative Souls).

If you'd like to advertise on either The Word's website or Sponsor Page, please call Pat Williams at (617) 775-4273 or email pat@thewordboston.com.

If you attend or participate in any activity listed in The Word, please mention that you saw it advertised in The Word.

Looking for something to do this weekend? On Friday, the Urban Nutcracker begins at John Hancock Hall at Back Bay Events Center (see Preview on Page 5) and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts will be holding its December Art Sale (Page 17); and Streamers continues until Sunday (Page 24). And, on Sunday, the 6^th Annual Back to the Old School Party will be held at Harpers Ferry.

Looking for something to do next week? On 12/13, the Huntington Theatre will be offering $25 tickets (Page 9) and next Friday (12/14), the long awaited Ebony Winter Gala will take place at the Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel. Details on all of the events listed above can be found in The Word which can be accessed by clicking on the attachment to this email.

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Fwd: 2008 NOMA Conference Press Announcement

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Subject: 2008 NOMA Conference Press Announcement

PRESS RELEASE 12/6/2007 For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Crawford conference@noma.net 2008 Annual NOMA Conference "EVOLVE:  Expanding Our Horizons" PRESS RELEASE   DCNOMA Announces Fundraising for 2008 National Conference The District of Columbia Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (DCNOMA) hereby announces the issuance of a Request for Sponsorship Proposals (RFSP) seeking financial sponsors for the National Organization of Minority Architects 36th Annual International Conference and Exposition (NOMA 2008) which is planned for October 2 - 4, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.  This international conference will build on past conferences to celebrate our 36th anniversary milestone and pay homage to the efforts of the past that have brought us where we are today. The conference theme, EVOLVE: "Expanding our Horizons" is aptly put.  The NOMA movement has evolved from what began in 1971.  Evolution infers change, but not just change for change's sake. In fact the change is the growth that has been built on the past; by improving and changing to meet new challenges and opportunities. Our evolution as architects has been shaped by and has responded to external relationships and factors.  NOMA 2008 will encourage collaboration among partnering organizations, businesses and local universities.  "Expanding our Horizons" relates to the concepts of broadening career options, growth and dynamism of NOMA as an organization; it's also an umbrella for including a global element, and educational tracks on a variety of directly and indirectly architecture related topics. Approximately 500 attendees are expected to take part in the event including delegates from outside the U.S.  Highlights of the conference will include keynote speaker Marshall Purnell and guest speaker (tentative) David Adjaye.  American Institute of Architects' 2008 President, Marshall Purnell, is the mid-Atlantic regional director and design principal of Devrouax + Purnell Architects and Planners PC, Washington, D.C.  David Adjaye is recognized as one of the leading architects of his generation in the UK and in the last year he has won important commissions in both Europe and the United States. Conference management is being coordinated by DCNOMA, which is seeking sponsors to fund the major costs of the program.  Several levels of sponsorship are being offered. One Diamond level Sponsor in the amount of $25,000; one Platinum level Sponsor in the amount of $15,000; Five Gold level Sponsors in the amount of $5,000; Ten Silver level Sponsors in the amount of $3,000; and Twenty Bronze level Sponsors in the amount of $2,500 each.  In addition, exhibitor opportunities, program ads and in-kind donation items will be available. The fundraising initiative is being co-chaired by Lisa Crawford and Delicia Karim.  Lisa is Director of Media Relations and a member of DCNOMA's Executive Board.  Expressions of priority interest from major prospective sponsors are sought on or before January 15, 2008.  Contact Delicia Karim at dgkarim@gmail.com or Lisa Crawford at LCrawford@CapitolBusinessSolutions.com For additional information regarding the conference or DCNOMA, please contact conference co-chairs Meshella Woods Johnson, Assoc AIA, IIDA or Patrick Williams, Assoc AIA at conference@noma.net or (202) 686-2780.   Exhibitor & Sponsorship Forms are available for download below.   Exhibitor / Sponsorship Prospectus Exhibit Hall Application Exhibitor Contract & Regulations Sponsorship Press Release     Add any trademarks here

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Fwd: [AGC YCC] November 1 YCC Tech Series- Boston Permitting Process

Subject: [AGC YCC] November 1 YCC Tech Series- Boston Permitting Process

Attention Young Contractors!
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 1 from 8-10 a.m. for a special joint workshop at AGC with the AGC Building Code Interest Group featuring Tom O'Donnell of the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department on "The Boston Permitting Process"

Although Tom has been administering the permit processing system in Boston ISD for years, in his new capacity as Associate Inspections Engineer, Tom serves both the the City of Boston ISD and the Boston Fire Department in reviewing construction plans for code and city process.

Tom's presentation will cover:

•  Fast Track program
• Construction Control per 780CMR
•  Boston's affidavit process for permits and C of O
• Clerk of the works
•  Boston Construction License process
• Boston's "one stop shop"
•  Short Forms
• Sign offs from other city agencies

The cost for the two hour session, that includes continental breakfast is $25. To register, please click the following link to the AGC Website Calendar...http://www.agcmass.org/event.cfm?evnt_id=890

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thanks!
~~Anne

Member Services
781-235-2680 x18
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Celebrate award winning project teams at Build New England Awards Gala - October 25 at 60 State Street, Boston.  www.agcmass.org

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Fwd: Roxbury Market tour and cooking class...and much more!!

Jay A. Lee, AIA, NOMA
Jay A. Lee Design
architecture · public art
eelaj@aol.com 617-669-2486

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Subject: Fwd: Roxbury Market tour and cooking class...and much more!!

Please forward. Thanks, Celia.

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Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:41:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: Marcia Butman <marcia@discoverroxbury.org>
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Subject: Roxbury Market tour and cooking class...and much more!!

You are receiving this email from Discover Roxbury because you went on a tour, expressed interest in a tour or other program or subscribed on our website. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add marcia@discoverroxbury.org to your address book today. If you haven't done so already, click to confirm your interest in receiving email campaigns from us.   You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails.

Roxbury Market Tour and Cooking Class-Saturday October 27 or Thursday November 15-10AM-2PM Come learn about and taste the food of Jamaica, Trinidad, Cape Verde, West Africa, Ethiopia. Puerto Rico, the American South, and the Dominican Republic. On this tour we will visit two local markets and a farm (yes in Roxbury!!) and then bring our bounty back to the caterer's kitchen of Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall where we will cook up a fantastic lunch. You are in for a tropical feast that is sure to wow your palate. Chef Nadine Nelson has been leading market tours, cooking classes and team building programs for many years. Check it out at www.discerningtaste.net She grew up in Toronto, Canada which is widely regarded as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. She is of Jamaican heritage; traveling to Jamaica to visit her family during school vacations allowed Chef Nadine to experience Jamaica's mosaic with people from African, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, and European descent. Meet at the Dillaway THomas House, 183 Roxbury Street and travel by van. Cost $63. Discover Roxbury is giving away 4 tickets to the first callers-617 427 1006 or email marcia@discoverroxbury.org For more information or to register Welcome to Shawn Paulling , Director of Education We are very pleased to welcome Shawn Paulling to our staff as Director of Education. Shawn's first project is to deepen and strengthen our program for young people,both elementary, middle and high school. Shawn has lots of other great ideas which we will be sharing with you in the coming months. Shawn has a Masters from Lesley University in Out of School Learning and has spent the last two years in a Fellowship at Citizen Schools. If you are interested in booking a tour for your class or youth program call Shawn at 617 427 1006 or email him at shawn@discoverroxbury.orgWe have funds from The Lenny Fund for Boston schools to come on our tour at no cost. Discover Roxbury Art November 7, 10 or 14 Immerse yourself in Roxbury art from the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists to local galleries. Each lunch at United House of Prayer, one of Roxbury's best kept secrets. In partnership with ElderHostel Orozco, Man of Fire Orozco: Man of Fire, a film by Laurie Coyle and Rick Tejada-Flores Screening at the Museum of Fine Arts, starting Thursday October 18. A visually arresting and whimsical documentary of Mexican muralist Joe Clemente Orozco. Screenings on October 18, 19, 26, 28 and November 1 Discussion with Roxbury artist John Wilson(creator of Eternal Presence at the NCAAA) on October 26 and October 28 screening. Friday October 26 screening is at 10:30am and young people are especially encouraged to attend. To register for the daytime screening for young people email ErinTrahan For more information call 617 369 3300. For more information The Crucible Mainstage at Roxbury Community College Ten performances only October 25 10AM and 8PM; 26 10AM and 8PM; 27 8:00PM and November 1, 10AM and 8PM; 2, 10AM and 8PM; 3, 2PM Mainstage has offered Discover Roxbury free tickets- call 617 541-5380 Directed by Robbie McCauley-- first official performance of the Roxbury Repertory Theater Matinees especially for young people "We listen closely to the board, especially middle and high school teachers, and we program from the schools reading list," says Marshall Hughes, co-founder of the theater and Director of Visual, Performing, and Media Arts at Roxbury Community College. "The result is an engaged, invested audience of youngsters who are attentive and diverse." It is typical to have Wellesley Middle School and Madison Park sitting and sharing the same classic theater productions. The production promises to engage our young audiences, and be equally as riveting for the seasoned theater goer. A Taste of Film A TASTE OF FILM Saturday, OCTOBER 20 6-10pm at Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall (184 Dudley Street, Roxbury) 2nd Annual Fundraiser to benefit The Color of Film's (TCOF) "Mini-Grant" Fund and The Kay Bourne Arts Report. A night to sample foods from Boston restaurants while viewing Samples of the Films produced by TCOF Spring 07 'Mini-Grant' winners, some of whom will be at the event to discuss their films. For more information Something Borrowed, Something New Gallery at the Piano Factory presents Something Borrowed, Something New October 5th - 28th Ekua Holmes | Kim Nielssen collages and mixed media paintings For more information The Piano Player's Jazz and Blues Cafe Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Roxbury Community College at 7:00PM. DRAMA, COMEDY, MUSIC and DANCE For more information call 781 765 3866 or email LInk Foxx Productions Most of Discover Roxbury's tours leave from the Dillaway Thomas House/Roxbury Heritage State Park/Department of Conservation and Recreation. We thank DCR for their help . Check out DCR Discover Roxbury email: marcia@discoverroxbury.org phone: 617-427-1006 web: http://www.discoverroxbury.org

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