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Letter from the Chair
Our 2013 4th quarter journal offers some thought provoking articles that challenge how we approach the planning and design of correctional and detention facilities. Before I introduce the articles I would like to take this opportunity to thank my 2013 AAJ Communications Committee for their ideas, input and follow through as well as all the individuals that wrote articles for our journals this year. The journal and its rich content would not be possible without your efforts and time.
This journal features an article titled “Biophilia and Corrections: Bringing Nature into Correctional Environments” by Erin Costino where she explores our biophilic connection with nature, the positive effects it has on human psychologically and physiologically, and how biophilic concepts translate into physical design features. Gregory Cook, who is also our 4th quarter Emerging Professional, makes a case that normative design must address all of the senses at once in “Moving Corrections toward an Architecture of the Senses”.
In “Segregation Housing, Use not Abuse” Frank Greene presents the perspectives of Department of Corrections leadership from three US states: Washington; Colorado; Oregon. The three directors participated in a plenary session at the recent International Corrections and Prison Association (ICPA) held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The topic of segregation (or solitary confinement) receives a great deal of attention in correctional and justice publications now days. The three directors discussed how segregation housing is misused; inmates are misclassified; and the underlying issue (typically mental health) is not addressed, and, how each of their respective states have reforms underway to limit the use of segregation and to transition to sanctions/privilege based policies.
Look for our annual special edition Journal that highlights the 2013 JFR Citation projects to arrive in early March.
…..And don’t forget to submit your project for the 2014 JFR as the deadline is approaching fast.
April Pottorff, AIA
2013 AAJ Communication Committee Chair
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Feature Articles
Biophilia and Corrections: Bringing Nature into Correctional Environments
By: Erin Costino Persky, Assoc. AIA
During the latter half of the twentieth century there was a substantial increase in attention to the effect of the built environment on human health, which, in the 21st century, has accelerated with the popularity of biophilic design. Application of this research to architecture and interior design is becoming more prevalent and is extending to institutions such as schools and hospitals.
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Emerging Professional Profiles
This issue features Gregory Cook AIA, LEED® AP BD+C, CCHP, a Senior Project Designer at the St. Louis Office of HOK. Take a look at his personal background, past experience, how he got involved in justice planning and/or design, his area of expertise/focus, and what he hopes to contribute to the justice market.
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Moving Corrections Towards an Architecture of the Senses
By: Gregory Cook AIA, LEED® AP BD+C, CCHP
‘It is ugly to be punishable, but there is no glory in punishing.’ – Michel Foucault (Foucault, 1977)
In his essay on the nature of punishment Michel Foucault states ‘punitive measures are not simply ‘negative’ mechanisms that make it possible to repress, to prevent, to exclude, to eliminate; but […] they are linked to a whole series of positive and useful effects which it is their task to support.’ (Foucault, 1977) The positive effects afforded by profound architecture are well known to designers, and are in fact likely the reasons we chose our field of practice in the first place. While the use of performance-based standards provides a sufficient understanding of how facilities should operate, they understandably lack any detail about the quality of the spaces they provide for detainees by reverting to guidelines which were developed for different circumstances and are exceedingly minimal.
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Segregation Housing, Use not Abuse
By: Frank Greene, FAIA
At the recent conference of the International Corrections and Prison Association (ICPA) in Colorado Springs, CO, attended by nearly 700 senior officials from across the globe, a plenary session featuring the heads of Departments of Corrections for three US states focused on emerging best practices in the use of disciplinary segregation of inmates. Currently approximately 5% of inmates worldwide are estimated to be housed separately from general population, some 500,000 people in conditions ranging from progressive to horrific.
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The Justice Facilities Review 2013 Publication is Now Available
Justice Market Emerging Professional Nominations
In an ode to AIA’s “Emerging Professional” program and AAJ’s commitment to cultivate the next generation of justice leaders the AAJ Communications Committee plans to feature a “justice market emerging professional” in each of our quarterly journals.
Because the justice market is so specialized, our dependence on planning and programming professionals, and in recognition that some individuals don’t discover their interest in justice sector architecture or planning until after spending time in other unrelated market sectors, AAJ has expanded the definition of a “justice market emerging professional”:
An Architect, Designer, or Planner with between 0 – 12 years of experience with justice sector projects who demonstrate leadership qualities by getting involved in the justice profession by writing articles, speaking at conferences, and participating in AAJ committees, etc.
Please send your suggestions for emerging professionals for us to feature in upcoming editions of the AAJ Journal. Forward a resume and brief description of your nomination’s accomplishments to April Pottorff, AIA.
Resources
Free AIA Continuing Education for the Hearing Impaired
Previously, the free webinar series were only accessible to live users. This practice excluded hearing impaired members from benefitting from these free continuing education opportunities. As part of a new initiative of the AIA Knowledge Communities, several newly transcribed webinars will also include 10-question quizzes to test for knowledge gained. Any score of 8 or higher will qualify for 1 Continuing Education Credit or AIA LU.
Sustainable Justice 2030: Green Guide to Justice
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Earn 1 AIA HSW LU for reading the Sustainable Justice 2030: Green Guide to Justice and successfully completing the quiz.
This white paper is a proposition for the role of the justice system in contributing to the continuing viability of our society. Intended to complement other public initiatives with the year 2030 as the planning horizon, we aim to articulate a vision for how green justice buildings can serve a green and sustainable justice system as a foundational element of a sustainable society. As architects, our planning and design efforts are framed by the vision of our clients; this paper is intended to illustrate a vision for the year 2030 that is holistic and elevated in aspiration to create a more just and sustainable society. |
A BIM Approach to Evidence-Based Courtroom Design
You might be interested in the new book entitled “A BIM Approach to Evidence-Based Courtroom Design” by Debajyoti Pati, PhD, FIIA. Book is available on Amazon.
Access some research summaries authored by Debajyoti Pati, PhD, FIIA:
AVIT Infrastructure Guidelines for Courts
"Joint Publication of AIA/AAJ and InfoComm" — Design guidelines for architects, AV/IT specialists, judges, court administrators, and others concerned with courthouse and courtroom construction and renovation.
Physical copies of the booklet will be given to the first 100 attendees to Peter Kiefer’s keynote.
Download the booklet for free now »
Upcoming Events
Save the Date
JFR Awards Program: Submit your project by February 3, 2014. Please visit the 2014 AIA Justice Facilities Review page for more details.
2014 AAJ Fall Conference: November 5-8, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. Please visit the AAJ Fall Conference page for future updates about the event.
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