Feature Articles
PREA: Architectural Ramifications for Compliant Justice Projects
By Laurie Gibbs, MCJ & Dan Mace, AIA, LEED AP
As criminal justice architects and consultants, we are continually being asked about PREA and its architectural ramifications. Most design and consulting professionals by now know that “PREA” stands for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. The Act was passed in 2003 with the intent of preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and harassment in corrections, detention, and confinement facilities.
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Washington State's GC/CM
By Bill Phillips PE MEM
Over the last few decades, entities that deal in the development of large public projects have incorporated the use of alternative public works to ease the risk and pain associated with large development projects. This article focuses on alternatives to the traditional Design Bid Build (DBB) process used by public entities. Specifically it focuses on the use of the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) process. GC/CM is also known as CM at risk.
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Emerging Professional Profile
This issue features Emerging Professional Marcia Strange. Take a look at her personal background, past experience, how she got involved in justice planning and/or design, her area of expertise/focus, and what she hopes to contribute to the justice market.
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2014 JFR Selected Projects
Part 1 of 3
The AIA Justice Facility Review (JFR) is the annual publication of the American Institute of Architects, Academy of Architecture for Justice (AAJ). The AAJ promotes and fosters the exchange of information and knowledge between members, professional organizations, and the public for high quality planning, design and delivery of justice architecture.
The JFR Program offers examples of a broad range of design strategies and depicts the latest trends in the design and construction of justice facilities in the United States. The JFR is a source book for best practices recognizing the year's best examples of justice design.
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Upcoming Events
2014 AAJ Social Justice Conference
There's still time to register for the Fall AAJ Conference! Reserve your room at The Hilton at the Ballpark at 1 South Broadway by Tuesday, October 14, 2014!
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Don't miss the Plenary Lunch entitled, "Building A System to Reduce Recidivism," on Thursday, November 6, featuring speaker Gary Mohr, director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC).
Appointed by Governor John Kasich in January 2011, Gary is a 40-year corrections professional with a national reputation for innovative and efficient prison management. Throughout his career, Director Mohr has served in a number of corrections leadership positions in both public and private sectors. |
About the session:
Reducing “restrictive housing” offenders is a national movement with an emphasis on increasing opportunities for treatment and programming. Understanding the development and design of the correctional setting can assist this movement. Correctional facility design enhancements could increase public safety and programming opportunities. Understanding the need for space required for programming and the positive influence of pro‐social activities is critical in reducing restrictive housing population.
WEBINAR: The Business Case for the 2030 Challenge
Thursday, October 16, 2014 | 1:00 - 2:00pm ET | Earn 1.0 AIA LUs | Learn more
Sponsored by AIA Practice Management and the 2030 Commitment
Registration fees: Free - AIA Members | $39.99 - Non-members
The value of pursuing the 2030 Challenge is providing sustainable buildings that enhance building performance and improve user productivity as a result of engaging energy modeling, daylighting modeling, and comfort modeling during the design process. This session outlines how engaging the 2030 Commitment allows your firm to be more competitive in the market.
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 benefiting 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.
