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June 16, 2008
Architecture for Fun & Profit
Save the date . . . the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Fall Workshop is scheduled for Friday, October 24, at The Heidel House Resort in Green Lake. The full-day workshop will focus on financial management and profitability for architectural firms. You'll learn how your firm can be financially as well as professionally successful by following a set of proven principles of sound financial management. The Fall Workshop speakers who will guide us down this path to profitability are Steve L. Wintner, AIA, founder of Management Consulting Services and past chair of the AIA Practice Management Committee, and Michael Tardif, Assoc. AIA, editorial director of Design Byline and former director of the AIA Center for Technology and Practice Management. Watch you inbox and mailbox for further details and registration information. For a brief description of the workshop, go to: http://www.aiaw.org/events/2008FWS.pdf.Member Satisfaction Survey
Later this month, you'll be receiving an electronic Member Satisfaction Survey from AIA Wisconsin. Your participation, feedback, comments and suggestions will be invaluable as the Board of Directors and local Chapter leaders discuss the results of the survey in early August as part of the annual long-range planning process. If you have any questions about the membership survey, please contact the AIA Wisconsin office.
AIA Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Agreements
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released four new Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements. The new IPD documents will satisfy the needs of users who may have two distinct comfort levels with the IDP process by providing two levels of design and construction integration. One is more traditional in nature and, as such, may be a comfortable first step into IPD. The other introduces an entirely new way of delivering a construction project. Both encourage the parties to implement Building Information Modeling and other technologies to achieve efficiencies, increase collaboration and maximize information sharing. To order these new IPD agreements, go to: http://www.aiaw.org/members/index.cfm.QBS Legislation & AIA Grant
During the 2007-08 session of the Wisconsin Legislature, proposed legislation (AB 553 & SB 295) that would have required local governments to use a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process for selecting architects and engineers for their projects was approved by the Assembly late in the session, but failed to make it out of committee in the Senate. AIA Wisconsin is working with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin in support of this QBS initiative and recently was awarded an AIA Government Affairs Assistance Grant to help draft a new and improved version of this proposed legislation to introduce next session. For information on the Wisconsin QBS program, including a step-by-step manual for owners, visit: www.qbswi.org.Wisconsin Building Enclosure Council
The Wisconsin Building Enclosure Council (BEC) held its kickoff meeting last month and attracted a good crowd of design and construction industry leaders. Co-chaired by Joseph Schultz, AIA, Milwaukee, and Brian Stroik, BEC-Wisconsin has scheduled meetings for 3:30 p.m. on June 17, July 15 and August 19 at the Boldt Construction office in Waukesha to plan continuing education programs that will begin this fall. Started by an agreement between the AIA and the National Institute of Building Sciences in 2004, the purpose of local BECs is to promote and encourage discussion, training and education on all matters concerning building enclosures. BEC-Wisconsin is the 21 st local group to be established. Information about the BEC initiative is available at: http://www.nibs.org.
Director-At-Large Candidates
If you are interested in helping to shape AIA Wisconsin policies and programs, please consider tossing your hat in the ring as a candidate for Director-At-Large. Two Directors-At-Large will be elected by the membership this fall to a two-year term beginning January 2009. There also are many valuable leadership opportunities with your local AIA Chapter. For further information, contact the AIA Wisconsin office.AIA Milwaukee Website
AIA Milwaukee has launched its new website. To make connections, visit: www.aiamilwaukee.org .
Wisconsin License Renewal
For architects, Wisconsin issues two-year licenses that expire on July 31 of even-numbered years (e.g. 7/31/08). If you haven't done so already, you may want to visit the website for the Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing to check on the status of your license and renew it online: http://drl.wi.gov.
ARE & NCARB Record
Attention architectural interns, sponsors, advisors and mentors . . . effective May 15, 2008, all candidates applying to take the ARE are required to establish a record with the NCARB. Wisconsin applicants do not necessarily need to complete NCARB's IDP or meet its education requirements, but you must establish a NCARB record and obtain a record number before the Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing can authorize you to start taking the exam.
ARE Lending Library
AIA Wisconsin has established a lending library of Architect Registration Examination (ARE) study materials from Kaplan AEC Education that cover all sections of the ARE exam. The materials are available to Associate AIA members and can be checked out of the office for a period of 14 days. For details, read the ARE Lending Library Policies . Contact AIA Wisconsin to confirm availability.Intern Title
According to state administrative rule A-E 3.03(5), which became effective on June 1, 2003, individuals acquiring supervised experience in architectural work to become licensed as an architect in Wisconsin may use the title "architectural intern." Firms and interns are encouraged to make sure that titles used on business cards and in other marketing materials comply with state statutes and related administrative rules. Only registered architects may use the title "architect." Titles for interns other than "architectural intern" that include "architect" or "architectural," such as "intern architect," "architectural designer" or "architectural technician," are prohibited by state law.Award-Winning Wisconsin Architecture
In case you missed it, last week's AIArchitect newsletter featured an article on the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Design Awards. To check it out, go to: http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/0613/0613d_wis.cfm
AIA Wisconsin Convention Presentations Online
Thanks to the support and technical capabilities of the Energy Center of Wisconsin, several popular presentations at the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention were capture on videotape and are now available online via Energy Center University . You'll want to check out the sessions by Jonathan Foley, Dunham, Flad Architects and Eric Owen Moss, FAIA. You need to register, but it's simple and there is no charge for AIA Wisconsin members. Go to: http://www.ecw.org/university/ and click “online training.â€
Expo Booth Awards
Congratulations to the following exhibitors recognized for their significant contributions to the success of the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo! 1st Place : MasterGraphics, Inc., 2nd Place: Wisconsin Concrete Masonry Association, 3rd Place : Heartland Brick Council, Honorable Mentions: ABC of Wisconsin Inc., Alpine Plywood Corporation, Amerhart Ltd., The Boldt Company, CMI Architectural Products Inc., DalTile, Hensen Fine Cabinetry, Hillcraft.
AIA/CES Transcript & Self-Report Form
This is a good time to check your AIA/CES transcript to make sure it includes all of your learning activities by visiting: http://www.aia.org/ces_m_default. There are now 38 states with continuing education requirements for renewing your license. If you participate in a continuing education program that is not offered by an AIA/CES Registered Provider, you have the option of self reporting this learning activity. Here's a link to a quick refresher on the AIA/CES Self-Report Form: http://www.aia.org/ces_selfreport.
AIA Career Center
If you are a member looking to advance your career or a firm trying to find qualified employees, the AIA Career Center is a valuable resource for discovering job opportunities and tapping into a database of candidates. For more information, go to http://www.aia.org/careers_default .LegaLine
AIA Wisconsin has an agreement with Charles Heuer, FAIA, Esq., and LegaLine. This unique service offered through the AIA Trust allows members a one-time opportunity to talk with an attorney for "free" about issues related to contracts, intellectual property law and other practice issues. One AIA Wisconsin member who recently took advantage of the LegaLine service reported that he "found it to be a tremendous help!" Contact the AIA Wisconsin office for more information.WSA/PAC
The Wisconsin Society of Architects/Political Action Committee (WSA/PAC), established in 1978, is an independent, voluntary and bipartisan group of individual architects and allied professionals interested in improving government by encouraging the active participation and involvement of architects in the political process. With your support, the WSA/PAC helps elect candidates for state office who share the goals of the architectural profession. WSA/PAC funds cannot be used for lobbying or other government affairs activities. Please support the future of your profession by sending a personal non-deductible contribution to: WSA/PAC, 321 S. Hamilton Street , Madison , WI 53703-4000 . Thank you for your support!AIA Contract Documents Podcasts
Interested in learning more about the new AIA Integrated Project Delivery agreements and other AIA contract documents? For a complete listing of document podcasts available through the AIA website and via iTunes, go to: http://www.aia.org/docs_ed_podcasts .
People & Places
Andrea N. Ring, AIA , has upgraded to AIA architect member. Rinka Chung Architecture, Inc., has moved to 756 North Milwaukee Street, Suite 250, Milwaukee; phone (414) 431-8101.
Member Action
Please welcome the following new members who have joined AIA Wisconsin since May 15: Brian D. Anderson, Professional Affiliate, Madison (SW); Rachel Carson, Assoc. AIA, Madison (SW); Bruce D. Mohns Jr., Assoc. AIA, Fort Atkinson (SE) and Matthew J. Spude, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE).
The Last Word
"Because of what we do as architects -- our training, our habit of working collaboratively, our creative gifts -- because of these, we have both the ability and, I firmly believe, the responsibility to empower those who have been marginalized . . . [and] to reach into communities that have not been touched by the healing genius of design, communities that have lost hope, communities that lack the resources to articulate a vision for themselves and their children." [Marshall E. Purnell, FAIA, 2008 AIA President]
May 14, 2008
ARE & NCARB Record
Attention architectural interns, sponsors, advisors and mentors . . . effective May 15, 2008 , all candidates applying to take the ARE will be required to establish a record with the NCARB. Wisconsin applicants do not necessarily need to complete NCARB's IDP or meet its education requirements, but you must establish a NCARB record and obtain a record number before the Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing can authorize you to start taking the exam.
Sustainability | Energy Efficiency Leadership Award
May 23 is the application deadline for the 2008 Wisconsin Sustainability | Energy Efficiency (SE²) Leadership Award program. Entry materials are due by 7/18/08 . AIA Wisconsin is partnering with other organizations to support this award that recognizes leadership in energy efficient and sustainable design, construction and operation of Wisconsin commercial and related systems. For more information and to download an application, visit the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance website at http://www.wgba.org/artman/publish/cat_index_21.shtml.Design Awards
Ten building projects were recognized for excellence in architectural design by the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Design Awards program. The celebration this year was kicked off with the world premiere of a special video produced by Audrey Johnson, Middleton, during the first ever Architecture Night! This event was followed by the formal presentation of awards to the architects, owners and contractors responsible for the award-winning projects. For more information on the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Design Awards program, please go to: http://aiaw.org/media/index.shtml.
AIA Southwest Wisconsin in Spotlight
AIA Southwest Wisconsin's efforts to promote “citizen architects” are highlighted in the most recent issue of The Angle e-newsletter from the national AIA government advocacy team. The “component spotlight” article talks about the Chapter's AIA 150 initiative to improve Allied Drive by design and its place in the City of Madison 's Urban Design Commission ordinance related to the appointment of architect members to the UDC. To read the article, please go to: http://www.aia.org/angle_nwsltr_current.
Distinguished Service
During the AIA Wisconsin Annual Meeting, President Lee Connellee, AIA, Appleton, presented six “Citations for Distinguished Service” to the profession of architecture. Citation recipients included: John Holz, AIA, Bayside, for his leadership of AIA Milwaukee and the local Chapter's AIA150 initiative; Joseph Lawton, Assoc. AIA, Hartland, for coordinating the AIAS Forum conference in Milwaukee; Gary Magee, Assoc. AIA, Shawano, for his advocacy of architectural education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for its commitment to covering design, architecture and urban planning issues; Lawrence Schnuck, AIA, Whitefish Bay, for his leadership of the WAF Board of Directors; and Rob Wheat, AIA, Monroe, for chairing the successful 2007 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo.
WAF Annual Meeting
The Wisconsin Architects Foundation held its Annual Meeting on April 30. WAF President Lawrence Schnuck, AIA, Whitefish Bay , presented a report on WAF scholarship and grant programs, including support for the UWM Architecture Summer Camp for high school students, Terrace Town “box city” program for elementary students and a new scholarship for Wisconsin students attending accredited schools of architecture in other states. Schnuck also accepted a $1,000 contribution from County Materials Corporation and introduced WAF scholarship recipients from UWM SARUP. WAF members elected George Beyer, Elm Grove, A. James Gersich, AIA, Fitchburg , and Paula Verboomen, AIA, Milwaukee , to three-year terms on the WAF Board of Directors. The WAF “Silent Auction,” coordinated by Ralph Jackson, AIA, Cross Plains, and Patrick Conway, AIA, Mount Horeb, generated $3,000 for WAF scholarship and grant programs.
Convention Kudos!
Congratulations to the Convention Committee volunteers, as well as the speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and hundreds of members like you, who made the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo a great success! If you attended and haven't done so already, please complete and return your AIA/CES report form and evaluation as soon as possible. Contact AIA Wisconsin if you'd like to join the fun and excitement of planning next year's Convention & Expo program, scheduled for May 20 & 21, 2009.
Convention Presentations Online
Thanks to the support and technical capabilities of the Energy Center of Wisconsin, several popular presentations at the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention were capture on videotape and are now available online via Energy Center University . You'll want to check out the sessions by Jonathan Foley, Dunham, Flad Architects and Eric Owen Moss, FAIA. You need to register, but it's simple and there is no charge for AIA Wisconsin members. Go to: http://www.ecw.org/university/ and click “online training.”
Expo Online
The accompanying list identifies the winners of the 2008 Exhibit Booth Awards program selected by a distinguished jury of AIA Wisconsin members. Information on all the companies and organizations exhibiting at the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo is available online at: http://www.onlinefloorplan.com/aiawisc08/exhibitlist.asp .
AIA Wisconsin thanks the following sponsors for their support of this year’s Convention & Expo.
Platinum Sponsors
The Boldt Company
MasterGraphics, Inc.
Wisconsin Concrete Masonry AssociationGold Sponsors
Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc.
Energy Center of Wisconsin
Heartland Brick Council
IIDA of Wisconsin
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.
JSD Professional Services, Inc.
Ken Saiki Design, Inc.
The Selmer Company
Wisconsin Architects FoundationWisconsin Green Building Council
Bronze Sponsors
AIA Contract Documents
Joseph Freed and Associates LLC
Wisconsin Architect MagazineConvention Sponsors
AIA Wisconsin is fortunate that a number of companies and organizations step forward to underwrite speakers and sponsor other special events at the annual Convention. The sponsors of the 2008 Convention & Expo were formally recognized at the Awards Luncheon at Monona Terrace. Their generous support contributed significantly to the success of this year's conference.
Architecture for Fun & Profit
Save the date . . . the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Fall Workshop is scheduled for Friday, October 24, at The Heidel House Resort in Green Lake. The full-day workshop will focus on financial management and profitability for architectural firms. You'll learn how your firm can be financially as well as professionally successful by following a set of proven principles of sound financial management. Watch you inbox and mailbox for further details and registration information.AIA Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Agreements
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will release four new Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements at the AIA National Convention & Design Expo in Boston on May 15, 2008. The new IPD documents will satisfy the needs of users who may have two distinct comfort levels with the IDP process by providing two levels of design and construction integration. One will be more traditional in nature and, as such, may be a comfortable first step into IPD. The other will introduce an entirely new way of delivering a construction project. Both will encourage the parties to implement Building Information Modeling and other technologies to achieve efficiencies, increase collaboration and maximize information sharing.AIA Career Center
If you are a member looking to advance your career or a firm trying to find qualified employees, the AIA Career Center is a valuable resource for discovering job opportunities and tapping into a database of candidates. For more information, go to http://www.aia.org/careers_default.People & Places
David P. Brust, AIA , Shorewood, has been approved for Emeritus membership in The American Institute of Architects. Congratulations! Wayne P. Tillmann, AIA , Mukwonago, has joined Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates Inc., Milwaukee.
Member Action
Please welcome the following new members who have joined AIA Wisconsin since April 15: Katrinka J. Bourne, AIA, Eau Claire (NW); Chris Dowden, Student, Bonduel (NE); Gina M. Garcia, Assoc. AIA, Madison (SW); Margaret A. Hogan, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE); Jacob E. Kain, AIA, Milwaukee (SE); Scott R. Kammer, Assoc. AIA, Jefferson (SW); Jordan Kratz, Student, Luxemburg (NE): Douglas C. Kuntz, Assoc. AIA, Pewaukee (SE); Andy Lippart, Professional Affiliate, Stevens Point (NW); Eric J. Manders, Assoc. AIA, Wauwatosa (SE); Jeremiah D. Merchak, Student, Green Bay (NE); Paul E. Newman, AIA, Baraboo (SW); Ryan D. Pearson, Assoc. AIA, Reedsburg (SW); Kalvin Prandy, Student, Appleton (NE); Daniel N. Schreiber, AIA, Green Bay (NE); Steven Skiba, Student, Green Bay (NE); Blake Titus, Student, Sturgeon Bay (NE); James H. Wasley, AIA, Milwaukee (SE); William L. Yudchitz, AIA, Stevens Point (NW) and Daniel Yudchitz, Student, Stevens Point (NW).The Last Word
"Architecture is form placed between the ground and the sky." [Eero Saarinen]April 15, 2008
AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo
Reserve the dates and plan to attend the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo, TRANSFORMATION , on April 30 & May 1 at Monona Terrace in Madison . Barry Swedeen, AIA , Madison, and his Convention Committee have assembled another outstanding program of speakers, seminars and special events. This year's two-day state conference will explore the challenges and opportunities that are transforming the profession and the practice of architecture. For Convention agenda and to register online, go to “convention” on the AIA Wisconsin website and click on “attend.” Register by April 22 for early-bird discount.
Annual Meetings
The Annual Meetings of the Wisconsin Architects Foundation and AIA Wisconsin are scheduled for 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, in the Ballroom. In addition to the always exciting reports and updates on upcoming programs and initiatives by WAF and AIA leaders, the agenda includes a special presentation by Robert Greenstreet, RIBA, Int'l Assoc. AIA . Dean of the School of Architecture & Urban Planning at UW-Milwaukee and the director of planning and design for the City of Milwaukee , Greenstreet's talk will illustrate how a renewed focus on architecture and urban planning principles is transforming the city.
Awards Luncheon
This year's Awards Luncheon on April 30 features the presentation of the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Golden Award to Joseph H. Flad, FAIA, (1922-2004). In addition, AIA Wisconsin will be conferring an Honorary Affiliate Membership upon Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Whitney Gould. And that's not all, as the luncheon program also includes a special presentation by award-winning New York photographer John Margolies.
Building Products Expo
This year's Expo will be packed with displays featuring the latest products and services available to Wisconsin 's design and construction industry. It features an excellent mix of exhibitors with information you can put to good use on all of your projects. The Building Products Expo is free and will be open 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, and 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. For a “virtual tour” of the Expo, please visit: http://www.onlinefloorplan.com/aiawisc08/exhibitlist.asp .
Keynote Addresses
The 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention features two outstanding keynote speakers. On April 30, award-winning architect Jane Hanson Weinzapfel, FAIA , of Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architects in Boston , will present The Boldt Company Keynote Address. Plus, on May 1, renowned Southern California architect Eric Owen Moss, FAIA , of Eric Owen Moss Architects, will present the MasterGraphics Keynote Address.
Design Seminars
This year's track of “design” seminars features presentations by an attractive mix of speakers that will illustrate the transformational power of architecture. Reed Kroloff, Assoc. AIA , the director of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Museum and formerly the Dean of the School of Architecture at Tulane University , will address the rebuilding of New Orleans after Katrina. Kendall Wilson, AIA, founding principal of Envision, will discuss sustainable design from an interiors perspective. Award-winning architect and University of Arkansas professor Marlon Blackwell, AIA , will explore the interplay between detail, form and place. Continuing the tradition of featuring a Wisconsin firm, Bill Bula, AIA , and David Black, AIA , will discuss the transformation of ideas at Flad Architects.
Practice Seminars
Convention “practice” seminars feature presentations by experts on emerging nuts-and-bolts issues shaping the practice of architecture. Ava Abramowitz, Hon. AIA , an attorney and author, will share the secrets of successful negotiation and collaboration. Architect and author Scott Simpson, FAIA, managing director of KlingStubbins in Cambridge , will identify the links between the big changes transforming the profession – BIM, green design and integrated project delivery. Returning for another encore performance, our favorite Texans Grant Simpson, FAIA, and James Atkins, FAIA, will compare and contrast the past and the future of construction document and construction administration delivery methods.
Sustainability Seminars
The “environmental” or “sustainability” seminar presentations will offer the scientific foundation and practical solutions that architects can put to good use. Jonathan Foley, founder and director of the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment at UW-Madison, will outline the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable future. Engineers Dale Holland, Randy Olson and Jay Rohkohl, with Dunham in Minneapolis , will expose the difference between “chasing points” and truly meeting the objectives of a project and the LEED rating system . Not for the faint of heart, the “A/E Smackdown” session features a panel of extreme practitioners that will challenge the new paradigms of sustainability, climate change and integrated design.
Spotlight Seminars
In addition, exhibitors will be sponsoring free “spotlight” seminars in conjunction with the Building Products Expo. The sessions include presentations on owners and risk management by Holmes Murphy & Associates, adhesives and indoor air quality by Amerhart, the benefits of BIM by IMAGINiT Technologies, and technology integration by AVI Midwest. These 90-minute seminars are schedule immediately prior to the opening of the Expo on April 30 and right after the Expo closes on May 1.
Special Events
Numerous special events have been designed with you in mind. On April 30, you'll want to participate in the Construction Industry Reception in the Expo, “Art by Architects” Silent Auction and Book Sale in support of the Wisconsin Architect s Foundation, and “Emerging Professionals Workshop” by Harry Falconer, AIA, director of the Intern Development Program (IDP) at NCARB. Plus, plan to join the celebration of “Architecture Night!” at 6:00 p.m. in the Expo and followed the presentation of the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Design Awards at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. On May 1, get your day off to a great start at the WCMA Excellence in Masonry Awards Breakfast, renew your energy with a “walking lunch” as you tour the displays in the Expo, participate in the “Future Fellows of Wisconsin” workshop with Craig Rafferty, FAIA, to demystify the Fellowship nomination process, and wrap up your day with a tour of the transformation taking place at Hilldale Shopping Center.
Exhibitors & SponsorsThe 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo is made possible by your participation and the support received by the companies and organizations that exhibit in the Building Products Expo and sponsor keynote speakers, seminar presentations and special events. Platinum Sponsors this year include: The Boldt Company, MasterGraphics, Inc., and Wisconsin Concrete Masonry Association. Gold Sponsors include: Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., Dunham, Energy Center of Wisconsin, J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., Heartland Brick Council, IIDA Wisconsin Chapter, JSD Professional Services, Inc., Ken Saiki Design Inc., The Selmer Company, Wisconsin Green Building Alliance and Wisconsin Architects Foundation. Spotlight Sponsors include: Amerhart, Ltd., AVI Midwest, Holmes Murphy & Associates and IMAGINiT Technologies.
Sustainability | Energy Efficiency Leadership Award
May 23 is the application deadline for the 2008 Wisconsin Sustainability | Energy Efficiency (SE²) Leadership Award program. Entry materials are due by 7/18/08 . AIA Wisconsin is partnering with other organizations to support this award that recognizes leadership in energy efficient and sustainable design, construction and operation of Wisconsin commercial and related systems. For more information and to download an application, visit the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance website at http://www.wgba.org/artman/publish/cat_index_21.shtml .Building Enclosure Council
At its meeting earlier this month, the AIA Wisconsin Board of Directors established a Building Enclosure Council (BEC) committee. The Wisconsin BEC will be chaired by Joseph Schultz, AIA, Milwaukee . Started by an agreement between the AIA and the National Institute of Building Sciences in 2004, the purpose of local BECs is to promote and encourage discussion, training and education on all matters concerning building enclosures.
AIA Documents on Demand
The AIA Documents on Demand eShop provides 24-hour access to ten of the most popular AIA Contract Documents, including the A101, A201 and several G-series documents. Customers are asked to provide limited project-specific information. To take advantage of this option, go to: https://aiadocsondemand.ihs.com . AIA Wisconsin is a full-service distributor of AIA Contact Documents.
People & PlacesHeinz Berner, AIA , Milwaukee has approved for Emeritus membership in The American Institute of Architects. Congratulations! David "Koz" Koscielniak, AIA , Greenfield , has joined Cord Construction Company in Rockford , Illinois . Michael P. Eberle, AIA , Middleton, and Matthew R. Aro, AIA , Monona, have opened a new firm Aro Eberle Architects, Inc., in Madison . They can be reached at (608) 220-2382.
Member ActionPlease welcome the following new members who have joined AIA Wisconsin since March 18: Dalia P. Arce, Student, Green Bay (NE); Melissa M. Burkhardt, Assoc. AIA, Portage (SW); Ron J. Domke, Student, Oconto Falls (NE); Kelly C. Enders, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE); Michael Goulder, Student, Pulaski (NE); James D. Henning, Student, Ixonia (SE); Scott A. Kraehnke, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE); Michael L. Maas, AIA, Endeavor (SW); Paul D. McGuire, AIA, Milwaukee (SE); Jeremiah D. Merchak, Student, Green Bay (NE); Chris Miracle, Professional Affiliate, Colgate (SE); Patrick R. Morrah, AIA, LaCrosse (NW); Meredith L. Rasche, AIA, Middleton (SW); Karl Roth, Assoc. AIA, Middleton (SW); Jason Schultz, Professional Affiliate, Edgerton (SW); Ryan R. Schulze, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE); Randolph Seiss, Assoc. AIA, Middleton (SW); David C. Soka, AIA, Madison (SW); Shannon Thomas, Student, Stevens Point (SE) and Karen L. Wreford, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE).
The Last Word
“Faced with what seems like an impossible task, a group of folks will do well to remember the African proverb: When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” [Johnnetta B. Cole]March 20, 2008
Integrated Project Delivery Series
Mark your calendar for the second seminar of the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) series scheduled for 6:00–7:30 p.m. on March 26 at UWM SARUP. Michael Tardif, Assoc. AIA, will present case studies of a diverse group of firms that have enhanced their profitability by effectively deploying BIM and related design technologies. Tardif is the editorial director of Design Byline in Bethesda and the former director of the AIA Center for Technology and Practice Management. You may have seen his articles on technology and practice in AIArchitect. The next seminar on IPD contract documents is set for April 23. For details and to register online, go to: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=51cb8902-7926-42ce-91db-2676db5f7daa .
Stoner House Accessibility Project
The AIA Wisconsin Board of Directors has authorized moving forward with the preparation of plans for an accessible ramp to the back porch of the historic Stoner House in downtown Madison. In addition, the Board is interested in a study on the feasibility of remodeling interior space on the first floor for an accessible restroom. A Stoner House Work Group has been appointed to guide this project. A qualifications-based selection (QBS) process will be used to select a member-owned firm interested in providing architectural services. You are encouraged to submit a letter of interest by April 2. For more information about this project, please go to: http://www.aiaw.org/members/news/Documents/SHAccessProject.pdf.
Annual Meetings
The joint Annual Meetings of the Wisconsin Architects Foundation (WAF) and AIA Wisconsin are scheduled for 8:00-9:30 a.m. on April 30 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison. In addition to updates and reports by WAF and AIA leaders, Robert Greenstreet, RIBA, Int'l Assoc. AIA, will review how Milwaukee is transforming itself by focusing on architecture and urban design. Greenstreet is the Dean of the School of Architecture & Urban Planning at UW-Milwaukee and the director of planning and design for the City of Milwaukee.
AIA Wisconsin Convention & ExpoReserve April 30 & May 1 for the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention, Transformation, at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison. The Convention Committee has assembled an outstanding program of keynote presentations, professional development seminars, product and service information and other special events. Keynote speakers are Jane Weinzapfel, FAIA, and Eric Owen Moss, FAIA. Seminar presenters include Reed Kroloff, Assoc. AIA, Ava Abramowitz, Hon. AIA, Marlon Blackwell, AIA, Scott Simpson, FAIA, Grant Simpson, FAIA and James Atkins, FAIA. For details and to register online, go to: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=5915ccb0-218f-4418-8028-906d85305f39 .
Emerging Professionals & Future FellowsThe 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention program features two special FREE workshops. The workshop on April 30, designed for emerging professionals and mentors, features a presentation by Harry Falconer, AIA, with NCARB, on upcoming changes in Intern Development Program (IDP) and Architect Registration Exam (ARE) requirements. The special workshop on May 1 features a presentation by Craig Rafferty, FAIA, a Regional Representative for the College of Fellows, that will help demystify the Fellowship nomination process. Please refer to online Convention agenda and program descriptions for details.
2008 Building Products Expo
The 2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo is FREE and will be open from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, and 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Information on the Expo is available via a new interactive Expo floor plan at http://www.onlinefloorplan.com/aiawisc08/index.htm .
AIA Wisconsin Convention HotelIf you are planning to stay at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace during the AIA Wisconsin Convention, you need to make your reservation by March 30 to benefit from a reduced Convention room rate of $147 per night (excluding taxes). Call the Hilton at (608) 255-5100 to make your reservation. Only a limited number of rooms remain available.
WAF Silent Auction
The Wisconsin Architects Foundation will host the second annual “Art by Architects” silent auction as a fund-raising event at the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo on April 30 at Monona Terrace. Your donated art and architectural books will help the WAF invest in the future of Wisconsin 's architectural profession. To donate one or more pieces, please contact WAF Board members Ralph Jackson, AIA, Cross Plains, at (608) 232-1272 or Pat Conway, AIA , Mt. Horeb, at (800) 464-0988. Thank you for your support!
AIA & WAF Scholarships
For the third year in a row, AIA Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Architects Foundation have qualified for the maximum AIA Component Scholarship Matching Grant of $4,000. This national AIA grant will be combined with $6,000 in WAF scholarship funds to provide four $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing accredited graduate degrees at UWM SARUP.
AIA Contract Documents Software
AIA Wisconsin has been selected to host a full-day hands-on workshop that provides a comprehensive overview of AIA's contract documents software. The workshop will be held on April 2 at the MasterGraphics learning lab in Waukesha . AIA members can earn 6.5 AIA/CES learning unit hours. Space is limited. For additional details, please go to: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=f896c93a-6dd2-44d4-9c0f-20d5cf94c354 .
A312
AIA document A312 is a combined Performance and Payment Bond. Recent court decisions, in other states, have strictly interpreted paragraph 6 of the Payment Bond to prevent contractors and sureties from contesting claims if the surety failed to dispute the claim within 45 days. The most recent decision held that surety had to pay the amount stated in the claimant's notice, and forfeited any defenses, even though the claimant had not provided any supporting documents to enable the contractor and surety to investigate the claim. The result is that some contractors and sureties have refused to provide payment bonds on the A312 form unless it is modified to require claimants to support their claims and permit the contractor and surety to assert valid defenses. The AIA has met with surety representatives and agreed to draft an amendment that could be posted on the AIA website and to put a complete overhaul of the A312 on the Documents Committee scheduled for next year. (Note: AIA Wisconsin has a two-page Wis. A312 Public Improvement Performance/Labor and Material Bond that references Section 779.14 of the Wisconsin Statutes and is not affected by the aforementioned court decisions.)
QBS Legislation
The 2007-08 regular session of the Wisconsin Legislature came to an end last week; and the Governor has called a special session to “repair” the state budget. While over 1,500 bills were introduced, very few are approved by both the Assembly and Senate and signed into law by the Governor. Proposed legislation (AB 553 & SB 295) that would require local governments to use a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process for selecting architects and engineers for their projects was passed by the Assembly late in the session, but failed to make it out of committee in the Senate.
Continuing Education
On February 8, Governor Doyle signed into law 2007 Wisconsin Act 47. This legislation enables the Architects Section of the Joint Examining Board to promulgate administrative rules that establish minimum continuing education requirements for renewing your license as an architect in Wisconsin. Thirty-five states currently have mandatory continuing education requirements, including Iowa , Illinois and Minnesota. Reflecting the fact that the legislative process demands patience and persistence, AIA Wisconsin has supported this enabling legislation for a dozen years. The rule-making process also will take time, with public hearings and legislative review.
WSA/PAC
The Wisconsin Society of Architects/Political Action Committee (WSA/PAC), established in 1978, is an independent, voluntary and bipartisan group of individual architects and allied professionals interested in improving government by encouraging the active participation and involvement of architects in the political process. With your support, the WSA/PAC helps elect candidates for state office who share the goals of the architectural profession. WSA/PAC funds cannot be used for lobbying or other government affairs activities. Please support the future of your profession by sending a personal non-deductible contribution to: WSA/PAC, 321 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703-4000 . Thank you for your support!
Building Enclosure Council
Would you be interested in helping to establish a Building Enclosure Council (BEC) in Wisconsin? The BEC initiative was started in 2004 by an agreement between the AIA and the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The purpose of the local Councils is to promote and encourage discussion, training, education, technology transfer, the exchange of information about local issues and cases, relevant weather conditions, and all matters concerning building enclosures and the related science. So far, about 18 BECs have been established, including Councils in Chicago and Minneapolis . Contact AIA Wisconsin if you're interested. Information about the BEC initiative is available at: http://www.nibs.org.
AIA Convention Delegates
If you're going to Boston for the AIA Convention on May 15-17, please contact AIA Wisconsin about being an official delegate for your local Chapter.
Architecture for Fun & Profit
Reserve Friday, October 24, for the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Fall Workshop at the Heidel House Resort in Green Lake. This year's full-day nuts-and-bolts practice-oriented professional development program will focus on “Financial Management for Design Professionals – The Path to Profitability.” Workshop speakers are Steve Wintner, AIA, founder and principal of Management Consulting Services, and Michael Tardif, Assoc. AIA, editorial director of Design Byline and former director of the AIA Center for Technology and Practice Management. Please watch for further details about the Fall Workshop arriving in your mailbox and inbox.
People & Places
Jeremy J. Flint, AIA , Oconomowoc, and Matthew S. Edwards, AIA, Shorewood have upgraded to AIA architect member. Paul E. Dalberg, AIA, Monroe, Mary A. Lawson, AIA, Middleton, and George C. Owen, AIA, Wallingford, PA, have been approved for Emeritus membership in The American Institute of Architects. Congratulations! Paul Raisleger, AIA, Middleton, has joined Eppstein Uhen Architects. Michael E. Whaley, AIA, Oregon, has been promoted to director of preconstruction at J.H. Findorff. Kevin J. Kerschbaum, AIA, Saukville, has been promoted to associate vice president at HGA Architects and Engineers. Pat rick J. Meehan, AIA, New Berlin, has joined the board of Frank Lloyd Wright® Wisconsin . MSA Professional Services, Inc. has joined forces with Martin Sell, AIA, to launch a new enterprise, MSA Integrated Project Delivery, LLC ( MSA -IPD); phone: (800) 552-6330.
Member Action
Please welcome the following new members who have joined AIA Wisconsin since February 16: Bridget Bonjean, Student Affiliate, Green Bay (NE); Elizabeth S. Ericson, FAIA, Glendale (SE); Paul R. Gordon, Assoc. AIA, Eau Claire (NW); Andrew B. Herland, Assoc. AIA, Shorewood (SE); Christopher Love, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE); Anthony T. Miller, AIA, St. Cloud (NE); Joshua D. Mory, Assoc. AIA, Janesville (SW); Robert B. Nold, AIA, Burlington (SE); Brittany K. Radlinger, Assoc. AIA, Milwaukee (SE); and Andrew J. Walsh, Assoc. AIA, Janesville (SW).
The Last Word
“Politics should be the part time job of every citizen” [Dwight D. Eisenhower]February 18, 2008
AIA Wisconsin Architect e-News
Beginning with this issue, AIA Wisconsin's e-newsletter will be delivered to your inbox with a new banner. It complements the annual Wisconsin Architect magazine with timely news on continuing education programs, special events, government affairs and AIA news. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. Thank you.
In this premiere issue, you'll find information on new continuing education legislation, the Governor's economic development initiative, the latest building code changes and more.
Continuing Education
On February 8, Governor Doyle signed into law 2007 Wisconsin Act 47. This legislation, introduced by State Representative Steve Wieckert as Assembly Bill 181, enables the Architects Section of the Joint Examining Board to promulgate administrative rules that establish minimum continuing education requirements for renewing your license as an architect in Wisconsin. Thirty-five states currently have mandatory continuing education requirements, including Iowa , Illinois and Minnesota. Reflecting the fact that the legislative process demands patience and persistence, AIA Wisconsin has supported this enabling legislation for a dozen years. The rule-making process also will take time, with public hearings and legislative review. The Governor wrote to thank AIA Wisconsin for its work on this legislation and went on to note:
As I travel throughout Wisconsin, I am always pleased to see many of the beautiful projects that AIA Wisconsin members made possible. The work that your members do is vital to the well-being of our state.President's Report
At the first meeting of the 2008 Board of Directors, AIA Wisconsin President W. Lee Connellee, AIA, Appleton, stressed the importance of engaging members and getting them involved. His report touched on the trends affecting the future of the profession and outlined the important initiatives emerging from the AIA Wisconsin planning retreat. Here is a link to his President's Report: http://www.aiaw.org/members/news/PresidentsReport.shtml .
Whitney Gould Honorary Member
Whitney Gould has been named an Honorary Affiliate member of AIA Wisconsin in recognition of her significant contributions to the profession of architecture and the allied arts and sciences in Wisconsin . As the author of a regular column in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on urban landscape issues, she has helped to increase public awareness of the importance of good design, focus public attention on critical urban development issues and stimulate public dialogue on the ability of architecture to improve our communities. Her Honorary Affiliate membership will be formally conferred during the Award Luncheon on Wednesday, April 30, at Monona Terrace during the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention. This luncheon program also will feature the presentation of the 2008 Golden Award to the family of Joseph H. Flad, FAIA, (1922-2004) and a special presentation by acclaimed New York photographer John Margolies.
Distinguished Service
The AIA Board of Directors has approved awarding the following Citations for Distinguished Service to the profession of architecture: John Holz, AIA, Bayside, for leading AIA Milwaukee and championing its AIA150 initiative; Joe Lawton, Assoc . AIA, Hartland, for coordinating the 2007 AIAS FORUM conference in Milwaukee; Rob Wheat, AIA, Monroe, for chairing the successful 2007 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo; and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for its commitment to covering important design, architecture and urban landscape issues. These Citations will be presented during the AIA Wisconsin Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for 8:00-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at Monona Terrace in Madison.
New Director-At-Large
At its meeting earlier this month, the AIA Wisconsin Board of Directors appointed John T. Mills, AIA, Madison, to fill a Director-At-Large term for the balance of 2008. Mills is studio leader for the hospital planning/design studio at Marshall Erdman & Associates. Other Directors-At-Large are: Kent Calloway, AIA, Middleton; Thomas Hirsch, AIA, Madison; Dan Sisel, AIA, Milwaukee; and Len Witke, AIA, Columbus.Economic Development
Wisconsin Department of Commerce Secretary Jack Fischer, AIA, outlined the components of the Governor's economic development package for the AIA Wisconsin Board of Direct ors at its most recent meeting and encouraged architects to support this important initiative by contacting state legislative leaders. In order for the proposed new grant, loan and tax credit programs to go into effect, the economic development package must pass the Senate and the Assembly within the next month. For information about the Governor's new “Grow Wisconsin – The Next Steps†initiative, visit http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=12933 .
State Building Code
The Commercial Building Code Council and Multifamily Dwelling Code Council held a joint meeting last week to begin the process for updating the state building code for the 2009 International Building Code and related ICC codes. AIA Wisconsin representatives on these advisory councils are Joe Jurkiewicz, AIA, Grafton, for the commercial building code and Jim Klett, AIA, Whitefish Bay , for the multifamily dwelling code. Meanwhile, the new Wisconsin Commercial Building Code becomes effective on March 1. Information is available online about the latest code changes, describing timing of plan review submittals and providing PDF copies of free code pages to insert into the adopted model codes, at: http://commerce.wi.gov/SB/SB-CommBldgsFireChanges308.html .
Integrated Project Delivery Series
Mark your calendar for 5:30–7:00 p.m. on March 5 for the kickoff session of a new educational series on integrated project delivery (IPD) and related technology tools shaping the future of architectural practice. Developing educational programs for members on IPD was an initiative identified at the most recent AIA Wisconsin planning retreat. Director-At-Large Daniel Sisel, AIA, Milwaukee, is coordinating a five-part educational series that will pull together practical real-world case-study examples of how firms and firm leaders have successfully and not-so-successfully addressed the impact of IPD and BIM on organizational structure, revenue stream generation, risk management and legal structures of project teams. The purpose of the educational series is to help place architects in a leadership role. AIA Wisconsin, AIA Milwaukee and UWM SARUP are helping to sponsor this program. For details and to register online, go to: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=51cb8902-7926-42ce-91db-2676db5f7daaAIA Photo Competition
AIA St. Louis is coordinating the 2008 AIA Photography Competition. The top 14 entries will be exhibited at the 2008 AIA National Convention in Boston . Images for the 2010 Architectural Engagement Calendar (approximately 52 images) will be selected from all submitted entries and will include the 14 award winners. Entries must be postmarked by March 1. For further details, please go to: http://www.aia-stlouis.org .DSF Diversity Task Force
Members of the AIA/DSF Liaison Committee, chaired by Richard Dannhausen, AIA, Egg Harbor , meet regularly with representatives of the Division of State Facilities (DSF) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin to discuss items of mutual interest. At the most recent “partnering†meeting, Godwin Amegashie, assistant to administrator at DSF, asked the AIA and ACEC to each recommend 3-4 members to serve on a task force to identify and discuss ideas for encouraging greater minority participation. If you are interested in such an assignment, please contact AIA Wisconsin.
AIA Compensation Survey
The AIA currently is compiling salary information for its 2008 Compensation Survey Report – the most comprehensive national survey on architect compensation. The new survey will provide compensation data for 42 positions at architecture firms for nine regions and, depending on the response, many states and metro areas. To encourage you to participate, you will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the report. If you already have been invited to participate in the survey, please reply by the deadline. If you are a firm leader who has not received the survey and would like to participate, please contact Dick Rogers at aiahelp@readexresearch.com .
Building Enclosure Council
Would you be interested in helping to establish a Building Enclosure Council (BEC) in Wisconsin ? John Miceli, AIA, Milwaukee , recently contacted AIA Wisconsin about the idea. The BEC initiative was started in 2004 by an agreement between the AIA and the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The purpose of the local Councils is to promote and encourage discussion, training, education, technology transfer, the exchange of information about local issues and cases, relevant weather conditions, and all matters concerning building enclosures and the related science. So far, about 18 BECs have been established, including Councils in Chicago and Minneapolis . Contact AIA Wisconsin if you're interested. Information about the BEC initiative is available at: http://www.nibs.org.
AIA Wisconsin Convention & ExpoReserve April 30 & May 1 for the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention, Transformation, at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison. The Convention Committee, has assembled an outstanding program of keynote presentations, professional development seminars, product and service information and other special events for this spring. Keynote speakers are Jane Weinzapfel, FAIA, and Eric Owen Moss, FAIA. Seminar presenters include Reed Kroloff, Assoc. AIA, Ava Abramowitz, Hon. AIA, Marlon Blackwell, AIA, Scott Simpson, FAIA, Grant Simpson, FAIA and James Atkins, FAIA. Watch your inbox and mailbox for further details.
2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo
Information on the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo is available via a new interactive Expo floor plan at http://www.onlinefloorplan.com/aiawisc08/index.htm . Please also share this information with potential exhibitors. Thank you!AIA Wisconsin Convention Hotel
If you are planning to stay at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace during the AIA Wisconsin Convention, you need to make your reservation by March 30 to benefit from a reduced Convention room rate of $147 per night (excluding taxes). Call the Hilton at 1-866-403-8838 or (608)Â 255-5100 to make your reservation.
WAF Silent AuctionThe Wisconsin Architects Foundation will host the second annual “Art by Architects†silent auction as a fund-raising event at the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo on April 30 at Monona Terrace. Your donated art and architectural books will help the WAF invest in the future of Wisconsin 's architectural profession. To donate one or more pieces, please contact WAF Board members Ralph Jackson, AIA, Cross Plains, at (608) 232-1272 or Pat Conway, AIA, Mt. Horeb, at (800) 464-0988 . Thank you for your support! Â
WAF Scholarships & GrantsThe Wisconsin Architects Foundation recently provided $15,700 in scholarships for students attending the School of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. These WAF funds will be used for general tuition scholarships, Elmer Johnson Memorial Scholarship, Richard Hunzinger Memorial Scholarship, AIA Southwest Wisconsin Scholarship, Milwaukee Chapter CSI Scholarship and Dean's Fund. In addition, the WAF Board of Directors is updating its policies and guidelines for awarding scholarships to Wisconsin students pursuing accredited degrees at out-of-state architecture schools.
AIA Convention Delegates
If you're going to Boston for the AIA Convention on May 15-17, please contact AIA Wisconsin about being an official delegate for your local Chapter.1% Solution
With the support of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, the San Francisco-based nonprofit Public Architecture launched “The 1%†in 2005 to encourage pro bono service within the architecture and design professions. If every architecture professional in the U.S. committed 1% of their time for pro bono services it would add up to the equivalent of a 2,500-person firm working full-time for the public good. To learn more about The 1% and how you can make your pledge, visit: http://www.theonepercent.org .
Member Action
Please welcome the following new members who have joined AIA Wisconsin since January 12:Â Pravin S. Bhiwapurkar, Assoc. AIA, Madison (SW); Kevin J. Chevalier, Assoc. AIA, Kaukauna (NE); James D. Diederich, Assoc. AIA, Green Bay (NE); Dale H. Nelsen, AIA, Appleton (NE) and Brian J. Schmidt, Assoc. AIA, Madison (SW).The Last Word
"Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment" [Mark Twain]
January 11, 2008
Design Awards
The Design Awards Committee invites your participation in the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Design Awards program. The deadline for entering your projects is January 18 . Entry binders are due by no later than February 13. The 2008 Design Awards will be announced and presented at a special awards celebration on April 30 at Monona Terrace in Madison. For details on the 2008 Design Awards program, including eligibility and submission requirements, go to: http://www.aiaw.org/members/news/documents/designawardcall.shtml
Integrated Project Delivery Series
Mark your calendar for 5:30–7:00 p.m. on February 6 for the kickoff session of a new educational series on integrated project delivery (IPD) and related technology tools shaping the future of architectural practice . . . and watch for further details. Developing educational programs for members on IPD and emerging technology like BIM was an initiative identified at the most recent AIA Wisconsin planning retreat. Director-At-Large Daniel Sisel, AIA, Milwaukee, is putting the finishing touches on a six-part educational series that will pull together practical real-world case-study examples of how firms and firm leaders have successfully and not-so-successfully addressed the impact of IDP and BIM on organizational structure, revenue stream generation, risk management and legal structures of project teams. The purpose of the educational series is to help place architects in a leadership role. AIA Wisconsin, AIA Milwaukee and UWM SARUP are helping to sponsor this monthly program.AIA & WAF Scholarship Program
First established in 2006, the AIA & WAF Scholarship Program combines national and state resources to increase scholarships for architecture students. For 2007, $6,000 from the Wisconsin Architects Foundation was combined with a $4,000 national AIA component matching grant to provide four $2,500 tuition scholarships to Master of Architecture students at the UWM School of Architecture & Urban Planning. These AIA & WAF scholarships were awarded to Paul Mattek, Katharine Hall, Robert Koehler and Cassie Hibbert at a special awards program last month at UWM. Congratulations to these UWM graduate students . . . and thank you for your support of the WAF!Pay Your Dues the Easy Way: Online
AIA membership renewals are due January 15 . Members can renew their membership online: go to www.aia.org and click “Renew Your Membership” in the upper left corner. The log-in to access your renewal invoice is your email address. Passwords are generally your last name (capitalized appropriately). Please contact Information Central at 800-242-3837 if you experience any difficulty accessing your 2008 renewal notice.
AIA Wisconsin Convention & ExpoReserve April 30 & May 1 for the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention, Transformation, at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison. The Convention Committee, chaired by Barry Swedeen, AIA, Madison, is assembling an outstanding program of keynote presentations, professional development seminars, product and service information and other special events for this spring. Keynote speakers are Jane Weinzapfel, FAIA, and Eric Owen Moss, FAIA. Seminar presenters include Reed Kroloff, Assoc. AIA, Ava Abramowitz, Hon. AIA, Marlon Blackwell, AIA, Scott Simpson, FAIA, Grant Simpson, FAIA and James Atkins, FAIA. Watch your inbox and mailbox for further details.
2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo
Information on the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo is available via a new interactive Expo floor plan at http://www.onlinefloorplan.com/aiawisc08/index.htm . Please also share this information with potential exhibitors. Thank you!
WAF Silent AuctionThe Wisconsin Architect s Foundation will host the second annual “Art by Architects” silent auction as a fund-raising event at the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo on April 30 at Monona Terrace. Your donated art and architectural books will help the WAF invest in the future of Wisconsin 's architectural profession. To donate one or more pieces, please contact WAF Board members Ralph Jackson, AIA, Cross Plains, at (608) 232-1272 or Pat Conway, AIA , Mt. Horeb, at (800) 464-0988. Thank you for your support!
2007 AIA Contract Documents AvailableAIA Wisconsin is the state's only full-service distributor of AIA contract documents. The 2007 updates include revisions to A201 and nearly 50 owner/architect, architect/consultant and contractor/subcontractor agreements. For details on the new documents, visit www.aiacontractdocuments.org. To order paper copies of the 2007 documents, as well as the still-valid previous edition of the updated documents, please go to: http://www.aiaw.org/members/index.cfm .
ARE Lending Library
AIA Wisconsin has established a lending library of the latest Architect Registration Examination (ARE) study materials from Kaplan AEC Education that cover all sections of the ARE exam. The materials are available to AIA Associate members and can be checked out for a period of 14 days. For details, read the ARE Lending Library Policies . Contact AIA Wisconsin to confirm availability.
Firm & Residential Directories
If you have not returned your completed application to be listed in the Firm Directory and/or Residential Directory and still want to participate, please download the application (Word Document) . The Directories will be published as part of the Wisconsin Architect magazine . . . the annual “Construction Industry Handbook.” As an added benefit, firms listed in these 2008 AIA Wisconsin directories also will be eligible to be included on “Architect Finder” through the national AIA consumer access Web site. Contact Brenda Taylor at Brenda@aiaw.org if you have any questions.
Terrace Town
Coordinated by Monona Terrace, “ Terrace Town ” is a program that introduces architecture and community planning to elementary and middle school students in Dane County . As a mentor, you'll work with one classroom to design a neighborhood or city. You'll bring a professional "real life" perspective to discussions about how communities are planned, what makes a quality community and how people can participate in the improvement of the built environment. (A grant from the WAF helped Monona Terrace support an educational program for the teachers on community design and urban planning.) For further information about being a volunteer mentor, contact Heather Sabin at (608) 261-4015.
People & PlacesRichard W. Eschner, AIA, Shorewood, has been approved for Emeritus membership in The American Institute of Architects. Congratulations! Philip T. Ashby, AIA, Madison, Michael J. Buragas, AIA, Madison, Ben Marshall, AIA , McFarland, and Debra R. Zins, AIA, Milwaukee, have upgraded to AIA architect member. Richard C. Lundeen, AIA, Madison, has joined Mead & Hunt, Inc. Michael L. Schmidt, AIA, Verona, has joined Stevens Construction as a project director. GMK Architecture has moved to 3220 Syene Rd. , Madison; (608) 277-0585.
Member Action
Please welcome the following new members who have joined AIA Wisconsin since December 18, 2007: Daniel D. Bayer, Assoc. AIA, Greenville (SE); Michael Booth, Assoc. AIA , Madison (SW); Christopher Gluesing, AIA , Shorewood (SE); Herb Hardt, Professional Affiliate, Green Bay (NE); Michael A. Kramer, Assoc. AIA , Franklin (SE); Kevin LeMans, AIA, Middleton (SW); Devin J. Little, Assoc. AIA, Fitchburg (SW); Thomas D. Twohig, AIA, Menomonie (NW); Evan S. Weir, Assoc. AIA, Madison (SW) and Charles L. Westerholm, AIA, Madison (SW).The Last Word
“By forging a good-faith partnership among members, the AIA accomplishes things no single architect can do alone!” [AIA Member Covenant]
December 13, 2007
Golden Award
Joseph H. Flad, FAIA, (1922-2004) has been selected by the AIA Wisconsin Board of Directors to receive the 2008 Golden Award. His significant contributions to the profession will be honored posthumously during a special Awards Luncheon on April 30 at the AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo in Madison. Flad will be the 21st recipient of the Golden Award, which is the highest honor that AIA Wisconsin can bestow on a member architect. The award recognizes an individual architect who has performed most distinguished leadership and service to AIA Wisconsin over an extended period of time and by such leadership advanced the cause of the profession and provided inspiration to his/her fellow practitioners.
Design Awards
The Design Awards Committee invites your participation in the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Design Awards program. The deadline for entering your projects is January 18 . Entry binders are due by no later than February 13. The 2008 Design Awards will be announced and presented at a special awards celebration on April 30 at Monona Terrace in Madison . For details on the 2008 Design Awards program, including eligibility and submission requirements, go to: http://www.aiaw.org/members/news/documents/designawardcall.shtml
2008 Chapter OfficersWisconsin is fortunate to have AIA members who volunteer to lead the four local AIA Chapters and coordinate programs and events of value to members in each quadrant of the state. Chapter officers for 2008 are: AIA Milwaukee — Karen Plunkett Muenster, AIA, Milwaukee, President ; Daniel Kabara, AIA, New Berlin, Vice President ; Randy Morrison, AIA, Milwaukee, Secretary ; and Norman Barrientos, AIA , Bayside, Treasurer . AIA Southwest Wisconsin — Richard Lundeen, AIA, Madison, President ; Ronald Mastalski, AIA, Waterloo, Vice President ; and Rob Wheat, AIA, Monroe, Secretary/Treasurer . AIA Northeast Wisconsin — Trevor Frank, AIA, Menasha, President ; James Putman, AIA, Neenah, V ice President ; and Jody Andres, AIA, Appleton, Secretary/Treasurer . AIA Northwest Wisconsin — David Peterson, AIA, Eau Claire, President , Chris LaShorne, AIA, La Crosse, Vice President ; and Mark Piquette, AIA, Weston, Secretary/Treasurer . You are encouraged to participate in local AIA programs and offer suggestions for future initiatives.
The Wisconsin Architect s Foundation was founded in 1953 to build a better Wisconsin through architectural education. WAF officers for 2007-08 are: Lawrence Schnuck, AIA, Whitefish Bay, President; Allyson Nemec, AIA, Milwaukee, Vice President; and A. James Gersich, AIA, Fitchburg, Secretary/Treasurer. The WAF Board of Directors has approved a scholarship and grant budget of $40,100 for the current fiscal year. Tax-deductible contributions to the WAF by members like you make these valuable WAF scholarship and grant programs possible.
Continuing Education Legislation—AB 181Following a public hearing last week, the Senate Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs Committee voted to recommend passage of the 2007 Assembly Bill 181. This simple enabling legislation would allow the Joint Examining Board to establish minimum continuing education requirements for architects to renew their license in Wisconsin. The proposed legislation was approved by the Wisconsin Assembly in October. The next step is scheduling a vote by the Wisconsin Senate. Currently, 37 states require continuing education for architects to renew their license to practice, including Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. Continuing education has been required for AIA membership since 1995. Please encourage your State Senator to support AB 181.
AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo
Reserve April 30 & May 1 for the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention, Transformation, at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison. The Convention Committee, chaired by Barry Swedeen, AIA, Madison, is assembling an outstanding program of keynote presentations, professional development seminars, product and service information and other special events for next spring. Keynote speakers are Jane Weinzapfel, FAIA, and Eric Owen Moss, FAIA. Watch your inbox and mailbox for further details.
2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo
Information on the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo is available at http://www.aiaw.org/members/news/expoinfo.shtml . You're encouraged to visit the new interactive Expo floor plan at http://www.onlinefloorplan.com/aiawisc08/index.htm . Convention & Expo dates: April 30-May1, 2008. Please also share this information with potential exhibitors. Thank you!WAF Silent Auction
The Wisconsin Architect s Foundation will host the second annual “Art by Architects†silent auction as a fund-raising event at the 2008 AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo on April 30 at Monona Terrace. Your donated art and architectural books will help the WAF invest in the future of Wisconsin 's architectural profession. To donate one or more pieces, please contact WAF Board members Ralph Jackson, AIA, Cross Plains, at (608) 232-1272 or Pat Conway, AIA, Mt. Horeb, at (800) 464-0988. Thank you for your support!
2007 AIA Contract Documents Available
AIA Wisconsin is the state's only full-service distributor of AIA contract documents. This month, the AIA launched the 2007 update to AIA Contract Documents. The update includes revisions to A201-1997 and nearly 50 owner/architect, architect/consultant and contractor/subcontractor agreements. Visit www.aiacontractdocuments.org for complete details on the new documents. For paper copies of the 2007 documents, as well as the still-valid previous edition of the updated documents, please go to: http://www.aiaw.org/members/index.cfm .
ARE Lending Library
AIA Wisconsin has established a lending library of the latest Architect Registration Examination (ARE) study materials from Kaplan AEC Education that cover all sections of the ARE exam. The materials are available to AIA Associate members only and can be checked out of the office for a period of 14 days. For details, read the ARE Lending Library Policies . Contact AIA Wisconsin to confirm availability.Firm & Residential Directories
If you have not completed and returned your application to be listed in the Firm Directory and/or Residential Directory, please send it to the AIA Wisconsin office by December 15 . Information about participation in the two directories of AIA Wisconsin member-owned firms was emailed to firm principals' inboxes on 10/25/07 . Please check your email for your firm's application. The Directories will be published as part of the Wisconsin Architect magazine . . . the annual "Construction Industry Handbook." The Handbook is made available throughout the year to public owners, individuals and companies that contact the AIA Wisconsin office looking for an architect. Approximately 2,900 copies are distributed. As an added benefit, firms listed in these 2008 AIA Wisconsin directories also will be eligible to be included on “Architect Finder†through the national AIA consumer access Web site. Contact Brenda Taylor at Brenda@aiaw.org if you have any questions.
Get Published
Have you authored an informative article lately? Is the subject something other Wisconsin architects can benefit from? Please forward articles by AIA members (in MSWord format) to Brenda Taylor for publishing consideration in Wisconsin Architect , the official publication of AIA Wisconsin distributed to 2,900 architects and allied design and construction professionals. For your reference: How to Become Published and Project Article Specifications.Terrace Town
Coordinated by Monona Terrace, “ Terrace Town †is a program that introduces architecture and community planning to elementary and middle school students in Dane County . As a mentor, you'll work with one classroom to design a neighborhood or city. You'll bring a professional "real life" perspective to discussions about how communities are planned, what makes a quality community and how people can participate in the improvement of the built environment. (A grant from the WAF is helping Monona Terrace support an educational program for the teachers on community design and urban planning.) For further information about being a volunteer mentor, contact Heather Sabin at (608) 261-4015.People & Places
Loren A. Anderson, AIA, La Crosse, has joined TCI Architects/ Engineers/ Contractors, Inc. Jim L. Fryk, AIA, Waukesha, has joined LaMacchia Group LLC. Paul Raisleger, AIA, Middleton, has joined Eppstein Uhen Architects in Madison. Todd Hoffmaster, Assoc. AIA, Oregon, has joined Mortenson Construction as a design phase coordinator. Debra L. Zins, AIA, Milwaukee, has upgraded to AIA Architect member. Engberg Anderson Design Partnership has changed their name to Engberg Anderson Inc., and moved to 320 E Buffalo St , in Milwaukee, phone (414) 944-9000. Kahler Slater Architects Inc., Madison, has moved to 44 E Mifflin St Ste 700, phone (608) 283-6300.
Member Action
Please welcome the following new members who joined AIA Wisconsin between November 17 and December 12, 2007: Ortal Abergel Ohad, Assoc. AIA, Brookfield (SE); Mark Braithwaite, Assoc. AIA, Madison (SW); Jason D. Hale, AIA, Appleton (NE); Eric Kuban, Student, Madison (SW); Anne M. Morgan, Assoc. AIA, Shorewood (SE) and Bret D. Tushans, Assoc. AIA, Brookfield (SE).
Season GreetingsThe AIA Wisconsin Board of Directors and staff extend their best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
November 20, 2007
Diane Trevarrow Evans Memorial
It is very sad to report that Diane Trevarrow Evans, AIA, River Hills, died unexpectedly last month. She was an energetic and visionary leader of AIA Milwaukee and a passionate advocate for the profession and diversity. AIA Milwaukee plans to honor her contributions and distinguished service by hosting an annual program in her name that will promote dialogue and inspire the community, design professionals and future architects by showcasing the work of innovative, culturally diverse architects. A memorial fund has been established by the Wisconsin Architects Foundation to accept contributions in support of this initiative. For additional information about the Diane Trevarrow Evans Memorial, please go to: http://www.aiaw.org/about/documents/DTEMemorial.pdf .
Legislative Update
Earlier this month the Wisconsin Assembly passed Assembly Bill 181 on a voice vote and sent it to the Wisconsin Senate, where it was referred to the Senate Labor, Elections & Urban Affairs Committee chaired by Sen. Spencer Coggs (D-Milwaukee). This simple enabling legislation would allow the Architects Section of the Joint Examining Board to establish minimum continuing education requirements to renew your license in Wisconsin. Also earlier this month, the Legislature's Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules approved modifications to the proposed fire sprinkler requirements for multi-family dwellings that enabled the adoption of the state commercial building code update package by the Department of Commerce. At its most recent meeting, the Architects Section of the Joint Examining Board voted to support draft legislation that would require an accredited architecture degree to become licensed in Wisconsin. The Joint Examining Board also voted to support draft legislation that would convert Wisconsin's current “title†law for landscape architects into a “practice†law. And that's not all, as Rep. Mark Gottlieb (R-Port Washington) introduced proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 553 , that would require local governments in Wisconsin to use a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process to hire architects, engineers and other consultants for projects of $250,000 or more with state financial assistance.