AIArchitect | November 17, 2003



	AIA Fort Worth Honors Seven Projects in the Great State of Texas 2003 Excellence in Architecture Awards recognize hometown architects and buildings A jury of Laura Hartman, Berkeley; Juan Miro, AIA, Austin; and Donald Frank Gatzke, AIA, New Orleans, selected seven projects to be recipients of AIA Fort Worth’s 2003 design awards. Civic and cultural projects topped Fort Worth’s list of winners this year and include a museum expansion, ballpark, two theater additions, and a natatorium. The jury also selectd four students, all from the University of Texas at Arlington, to receive awards. The winners will receive their awards at the chapter’s annual gala December 4. NCARB to Revamp ARE Exam The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards announces that it will make changes in the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) in February 2004, based on findings from its Architectural Practice Analysis Study conducted during the year 2000. The new ARE Version 3.0 acts upon study recommendations that increase the exam’s relevancy, according to NCARB, and while it is not a major overhauling of the exam, “it is an effort to include more recent topics while adjusting the emphasis of focus in other areas.” AIA Member Retains Seat as Seattle City Council President; Other Architects Elected to Local Offices In Washington, Peter Steinbrueck, AIA, retained his seat on the Seattle City Council, where he currently serves as its president. In San Mateo, Calif., John Matthews Jr., AIA, was elected to the city council, while Peter Brown, FAIA, is heading into a run-off election December 6 for a seat on the Houston City Council. In news from Ohio, voters sent Tom McCash, AIA, back to his seat on the Dublin City Council. Lane Beougher, AIA, who ran as a write-in for Reynoldsburg mayor, was unsuccessful but retains his council seat. Bernie Scanlon, AIA, withdrew from the Grandview City Council race due to health issues. AIArchitect will continue to post election results as they become known. New Masonry Group to Encourage Women’s Leadership Reinforcing the 2003 AIA Firm Survey’s report of the extensive growth of women and minorities into management positions in architecture firms, six women have founded the National Association for Women in Masonry (NAWM). Designed to enhance the skills of women professionals in architecture and related construction fields, the Seattle-based group serves as the NAWM’s flagship chapter and hopes to inspire women in other states to form additional chapters. They are striving to admit 100 members within their first year and envision more than 20 chapters and 1,000 members by 2014. PROJECT WATCH Gensler Brings American Girl Place® to New York City American Girl Place® New York, a new 43,000-square-foot retail and entertainment destination designed by Gensler—Architecture, Design & Planning Worldwide, opened November 8 in New York’s Rockefeller Center area on the corner of 49th Street and Fifth Avenue. Every design detail of the store’s five floors immerses visitors in the experience of the enormously popular American Girl dolls, books, clothes, and accessories aimed at girls age 3 to 12. The store includes boutiques, a cafe, and a theater on the first three floors and mezzanine, with office and support functions on the fifth and basement levels. Your Kiplinger Connection (members only) The economy: Don’t fret the GDP growth drop to 4.5 percent this quarter (and 3.5 in the next), because this recovery will continue steady through 2004. The job market will grow significantly, but not for home builders. Tech and telecom: Private-sector spin-offs from guided-missile technology are giving us improvements in security monitors, ultrasound vibration detectors, 3D imaging, and more. Trade: Cuba as a market is still years away. The road with China is getting rocky. Investors worry about Russia’s direction. 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? October 20 \| October 27 \| November 3 \| November 10


	BEST PRACTICES (members only) Legal Structure of Architecture Firms Whether you choose to incorporate your firm and how is a matter of personal choice within the options offered by state law and has ramifications that run the gamut from personal liability, where you can practice, and how you pay taxes to growth potential and firm transition. Drawn from Architect’s Essentials of Starting a Design Firm and The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice is this brief primer on a topic that is as important to know about as it can be complex. Greenguard Identifies Certified Low-e Products and Materials As clients increasingly request technologies friendly to both environment and bottom line, the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization, is stepping up with scientific, third-party-vetted information to establish environmental standards for interiors and building materials. The independent organization says its certification and labeling program is the only testing program worldwide for low-emitting products. BuildingGreen Launches Ground-Breaking Suite of Online Information Resources The publisher of Environmental Building News launched the BuildingGreen Suite at the U.S. Green Building Council’s “Greenbuild” conference November 12 in Pittsburgh. This suite of online tools offers architects and building industry professionals integrated information for work on LEED™-registered and other green projects. Diversity Conference Presents “2020 Vision” November 19–20 AIA Diversity Committee, BSA sponsor event in conjunction with Build Boston The AIA Diversity Committee and the Boston Society of Architects/AIA are proud to present “2020 Vision—A Diversity Conference for Design Professionals,” November 19–20, in conjunction with BSA’s annual Build Boston conference. National and international researchers and practitioners will share research, discuss practice-based solutions, and create a stronger future for increasing diverse participation in shaping the built environment. The conference format will enable attendees to participate in two full days of comprehensive study and dialogue or engage in individual sessions. You may register for the entire conference or individual sessions. For more information or to register, call 800-544-1898 or visit the Build Boston Web site. AIA CAREER CENTER Here Are This Week’s Featured Opportunities
	• Architect, Cincinnati • Architect/CADD Designer, Los Angeles/San Francisco • Architect/Project Manager, Charleston, SC • Architectural Illustrator/Designer, Winter Park, FL • Architectural Project Managers, Indianapolis • Chairperson, University Department of Architecture, IN • Construction Manager, San Francisco • Design Architect, Seoul, Korea • Director, Communications and Development, Boston • Director of Construction, Code Enforcement and Permitting, Naples, FL • Healthcare Architect/Designer/ Planner, Atlanta • Hospital Architect, Iowa City, IA • Intermediate-level Architect, San Francisco • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineers, San Francisco/Burbank/ Sacramento • President/Chief Operating Officer, Cleveland • Presidents/Chief Operating Officers/Executive Vice Presidents, nationally		• Project Architect, Charleston, WV • Project Architect, Phoenix • Project Architect-Manager, San Francisco • Project Architect/Production Leader, Winter Park, FL • Project Architect/Staff Architect/ Landscape Architect, Washington State • Project Architects/Captains/Interns/ Drafters, Santa Rosa, CA • Project Manager, Detroit • Project Manager, Los Angeles/Oakland • Project Manager, Manhattan Beach, CA • Project Manager, Melbourne, FL • Registered Insightful Project Architect, Pennsylvania • Retail Project Architect, Cincinnati • Senior Draftpersons/Project Architects, Bonita Springs/Coral Springs, FL • Senior-level Architect, San Francisco • Senior Level Architect, Baton Rouge • Senior Project Architect/Project Manager, Long Beach, CA • Senior Project Architect/Project Manager, San Diego • Senior Project Architect, Senior Project Manager, San Francisco • Specifications Specialist, San Francisco
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	How Does Your Firm Stack Up?: The newly released The Business of Architecture: 2003 AIA Firm Survey by the AIA Economics and Markets Research Department offers a current, complete, and accurate snapshot of U.S. architecture firms and their clients. The Firm Survey (ISBN: 1571650075) is currently available in PDF form ($125 AIA members/$329 list price). Hardcopy will be available from the AIA Bookstore this month. Try the New Navigation Tool: AIA.org Site Map: Now you are within a few clicks of any resource on the AIA Web site. (You’ll find a link to the site map at the bottom of every page.) Links to AIA Online Periodicals: Another feature of the new navigation tools, there is now a page that lists links to all AIA on-line periodicals, including the Knowledge Center news. Take a look. New Release: Special Price: Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home, Taunton Press’s new book by residential architect Russell Versaci, AIA, features 17 new “old-style” houses and the author’s “Eight Pillars of Traditional Design.” The 224-page, hardcover book lists for $39.95; AIA members may purchase Creating a New Old House at a new-release price of $27.95. To order online, visit the AIA Web site or phone 800-242-3837, option #4; fax 202-626-7519; or send an e-mail. Check Out This November Special: The AIA’s distance-learning program is offering a course by Jeremiah Eck, FAIA; Kevin Ireton; Charles Miller; and Sarah Susanka, AIA, at a 10 percent discount during November. “The Shape of the New American Home” features four renowned home designers discussing challenges, opportunities, and future trends, with an emphasis on simplicity and personalization. They also share insights into getting published. The course is available for $89.95 for AIA members, and $134.95 for nonmembers. Save on All Dell-branded Product Lines: To custom configure and order your systems, access your AIA Premier Dell.com Web site. (Access Code: AIA; Access Key: AIADELL99.) Or call Dell toll free at 877-571-3355. For more information and benefits, visit the AIA Advantage site. Free AIA Continuing Education Opportunities: Earn while you learn! Thousands of users agree that MASTERSPEC offers the best master specification system and comprehensive research resource available. Plus, reading certain sections and passing a test will earn an AIA/CES learning unit. Each topic includes standards, LEED™/environmental issues, products, references, and more. Click here for details. Get Members-Only Insurance Discounts: Liberty Mutual offers special, members-only discounts on automobile and homeowners/tenant insurance with excellent claims service. Find specific information about this program online.