AIArchitect | May 3, 2004



	Steel Prices Stabilizing—At Higher Levels The good news, according to steel-manufacturer representatives, is that steel prices have hit their peak and will stabilize by mid-summer. The bad news: Prices will stabilize at about $500 per tonne for hot-rolled steel and will stay that high for at least the next three years. China is the biggest steel consumer now, and India could be next, possibly shifting the trade balance for the rest of the century. CAJ Singles Out 43 Projects for Justice Facilities Review Five projects cited for excellence The AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice (CAJ) selected 43 projects on April 21 for publication in the 2004–2005 Justice Facilities Review, five of which received citations for architectural and design excellence. The projects and their architects will be published in August 2004 and become part of a traveling exhibit that will tour the country throughout the year. Kahn’s Yale Gallery to Undergo Renovation The Yale University Art Gallery, originally designed by AIA Gold Medalist Louis I. Kahn, is undergoing a restoration of its landmark main building under the guidance of James Polshek, FAIA; Richard Olcott, FAIA; and Duncan Hazard, AIA, of New York City-based Polshek Partnership Architects. The gallery, the oldest college museum in the Western Hemisphere, was Kahn’s first significant commission, and is considered by many to be his first masterpiece. NYC Chapter Exec. Bell Receives Barrier-Free America Award The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a national veterans’ service and disability rights organization, honored AIA New York Chapter Executive Director Fredric Bell, FAIA, with its 2004 Barrier-Free America Award April 16 during a ceremony in Battery Park in Lower Manhattan. The honor recognizes Bell’s efforts to make accessibility a part of the redevelopment program for Lower Manhattan and his ongoing advocacy for universal design in New York City. Win-Win Ecology: Food for Architects’ Thoughts Author suggests ways to save wild species “There is still time,” author Michael L. Rosenzweig, PhD, notes in his upbeat book Win-Win Ecology: How the Earth’s Species Can Survive in the Midst of Human Enterprise (Oxford University Press, 2003), to implement solutions that work for our environment at the same time they work for business interests. Rosenzweig’s approach of “reconciliation ecology,” which he explains is the “science of inventing, establishing, and maintaining new habitats to conserve species diversity in places where people live, work, or play,” doesn’t presume that we should surrender our creature comforts or turn back progress that already has been made through conservation and restoration. Rather, the author says, we can share our spaces through cooperation, planning, and, sometimes, happy accident. PROJECT WATCH The (Northern) Sky’s the Limit Aurora borealis inspires railroad depot in Anchorage The Alaska Railroad Bill Sheffield Depot, designed by San Francisco-based KMD (Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz) with Kumin Associates Inc., is a $28 million award-winning showcase with high-tech appeal that interprets people’s fascination with the spectacular aurora borealis, or northern lights. More than a passenger depot, the Modern rail station provides a new example of destination architecture, supporting Alaska’s vision of being a world-class place to be, the architects report. Your Kiplinger Connection (members only) Tech outlook: IT should keep running at a steady pace. The economy: When will the Feds raise interest rates? Security: Defending our transportation networks. AIArchitect offers AIA members exclusive access to three stories a week to help them manage their practices and plan for the coming year. Nonmembers may subscribe to The Kiplinger Letter. Need to catch up on recent editions of AIArchitect This Week? April 5 \| April 12 \| April 19 \| April 26


	best practices (members only) An Owner’s Guide for Negotiating Fees and Agreements With Design Professionals Owners and design professionals share many of the same goals when negotiating an agreement, says Michael Strogoff, AIA, Negotiating Strategies publisher. Yet many negotiations end up as a series of contentious battles. Strogoff offers guidelines to help owners achieve their overall project goals and avoid these battles. The tips are helpful for architects, too. Bring Your Kids to Camp AIA Now you and your children can all enjoy the AIA National Convention In collaboration with ACCENT on Children’s Arrangements Inc., the Institute is pleased to offer Camp AIA—childcare services at McCormick Place in Chicago during the AIA National Convention June 10–12. Camp AIA welcomes children ages 6 months to 16 years for age-appropriate activities, including arts-and-crafts projects and active games in a safe, nurturing environment. For details, visit ACCENT on the convention Web site. AAF Exhibit Examines the Aesthetic of Aerospace Engineering AIA Gold Medalist Frank Gehry, FAIA, likes to point out that his undulating metal-clad designs would not have been possible without aerospace engineering software. And it’s undeniable that in the world of supersonic flight, where materials are invented and forms devised to overcome complex fluid physics, function and form are inseparable and often inspiringly beautiful. Thus, the American Architectural Foundation features “Aerospace Design: The Art of Engineering From NASA’s Aeronautical Research” at the Octagon in Washington, D.C., April 20–December 5, 2004. The exhibit, co-organized by The Art Institute of Chicago and Aerospace Technology Enterprise of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, features 65 historic artifacts, including wind-tunnel models, and showcases some of the latest research for developing future aircraft with morphing wings, self-healing skins, and biologically inspired sensors. For more details, visit the AAF Web site. Color streaks show this wind-tunnel model riding a sonic wave. Photo courtesy NASA. The AIA Angle The AIA Angle, the AIA members’ source for government news, offers these stories in the latest edition. AIA Pushes Effort to Protect Historic Tax Credit: The AIA Government Advocacy Team launches a grassroots effort to protect the 10 percent tax credit for preservation of historic buildings. Elevators as a Means of Egress: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers sponsored a symposium on emergency elevator use in high-rise buildings. New ICC Provisions in 2006: Officials are considering changes for the 2006 edition of the International Code. AIA CAREER CENTER Here Are This Week’s Featured Opportunities
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	Combine Your Resources: The 2003 Firm Survey and 2002 Compensation Report bundle is available in print or electronic versions. The Business of Architecture: 2003 AIA Firm Survey documents trends in the changing practice of architecture and offers ranges by which firms can measure their practices and rate their performance in comparison to peers and competitors. 2002 Compensation Report: A Survey of Architecture Firms offers a comprehensive look at compensation levels and benefits for 28 positions at architecture firms nationwide. Print format is $395 list/$215 AIA member; PDF is $395 list/$190 AIA member. Purchase these items together at the AIA Store. HRC Releases Preservation Architect: The latest issue of the Historic Preservation Committee’s newsletter features “Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Little Rock: Commemorating a Well-Preserved, Top-Quality Rosenwald School,” by Kwendeche, AIA, and much more. Join Your Colleagues June 10–12 in Chicago: The AIA 2004 National Convention and Expo offers high-quality continuing education, access to more than 800 exhibiting companies, inspiring speakers, and myriad collegial events. Visit the AIA Web site for more information and to register. Check Out the Free Online Courses From the 2004 Grassroots Conference: AIA eClassroom has released three new courses featuring keynote speakers from this year’s AIA Grassroots Leadership conference. Hear EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt; pollster Frank Luntz, PhD; and Richard Jackson, MD, MPH, senior advisor to the director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. AIA Members Save With United Parcel Service (UPS): Save up to 20 percent on U.S. and international overnight air shipping with UPS, the world's largest package distribution company. Call (800) 325-7000, ext. 7600. Reference No.: #C-000-070-0037. Tap the LINX Automated Editor: LINX is an automated, on-screen editor that optimizes MASTERSPEC’s relational database structure and can be used as either an interactive Q&A editor or a point-and-click editor. Cover Personal and Business Expenses if Disability Strikes: The AIA Trust Personal and Business Overhead Disability Plans will cover all your expenses while you recuperate. Find out more about this program. For more information about all AIA Trust programs, go to their site.