March April 2007 AIA NOVA News for pdf · Architects (AIA) Twenty-Five Year Design Award for his contribution to the design and construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the

In This IssueAIA 150 p. 1

New Fellows p. 1

25 Year Award p. 1

President’s Letter p. 2

Lunch Seminars p. 3

Small Firm Roundtable p. 3

New Member Covenant p. 6

Demystifying Fellowship p. 7

Design Awards p. 8

GreenSpace p. 10

Requests for a Free Lunch p. 11

Green R Living p. 12

Professional Practice p. 16

FYI p. 17

New Members p. 19

ARE Prep Series Insert

Calendar Insert

Canstruction Insert

CES Insert

Golf Tournament Insert

William P. Lecky, AIAHonored with

Twenty-Five Year Award

AIA Northern Virginia member, WilliamP. Lecky, AIA is the recipient of thisyear’s premier American Institute ofArchitects (AIA) Twenty-Five YearDesign Award for his contribution to thedesign and construction of the VietnamVeterans Memorial on the National Mall.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is asignificant architectural landmarkhonoring fallen service men and women

March/April 2007THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER

Volume XLIII Issue 2

AIA NOVA NEWS

This year the American Institute of Architects (AIA) celebrates the 150th anniversary ofits founding. In honor of this milestone, the AIA has developed a year-long programtitled Celebrating the Past, Designing the Future, which honors architects for theirdedication and commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation’sbuildings and communities.

The AIA Northern Virginia Chapter (AIA NOVA) is hosting a series of special eventsand exhibitions to commemorate the occasion. Many of these events fall during VirginiaArchitecture Week, April 9-14, 2007. Several local jurisdictions are issuingproclamations congratulating local architects for their many contributions to thecommunity and officially declaring this week as Architecture Week.

A highlight of the AIA150 celebration is an initiative, titled Blueprint for America,comprised of 156 community service projects nationwide. Blueprint for America bringsarchitects and the public together to address community needs related to design andlivability and inspires people to think about the way architecture impacts their dailylives.

The AIA Northern Virginia Chapter is honored to host two of these projects. The first,Women Creating Community, will bring together renowned women architects, localarchitects and designers, and interested community members to discuss visions forbeautiful, safe, and livable communities. The chapter’s second Blueprint project,Architecture School Charrette, features local architecture students workingcollaboratively with each other and experienced architects to develop design projectsthat are responsive to the principles of livable communities.

Chapter Congratulates Two New Fellows!By Al Cox, FAIA

We are extremely proud to announce that Michael T. Foster, FAIA and David Jameson,FAIA have been elected to the AIA College of Fellows class of 2007. Fellowship isawarded to members who have made contributions of national significance to theprofession. Out of a national membership of more than 80,000, there are fewer than 2,500AIA members distinguished with Fellowship, the Institute’s second highest honor. Ofthe 76 architects elevated this year, four were from Virginia, a near record number.

Michael T. Foster, FAIA, was nominated by the Virginia Society AIA for “advancing theliving standards of people through their improved environment.” W. Kent Cooper,FAIA, served as his sponsor. As chair of the Arlington County Planning Commissionand founder 18 years ago of an award-winning firm, MTFA Architecture, Inc., Michaelis a model Citizen Architect, advancing the public design process by integrating civicleadership, effective public policy, and innovative architectural design. During his termas Planning Commission chair, Arlington has become a celebrated and nationallyrecognized model of transit-oriented smart growth, focusing on diverse, pedestrianfriendly, mixed-use development along Metro corridors.

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AIA NOVA News March/April 20072

2007 AIA Northern Virginia BoardExecutive Committee:

Marlene W. Shade, AIA President703-698-9064; [email protected]

Valerie J. Hassett, AIA, LEED AP President Elect703-525-0270; [email protected]

Brian J. Donnelly, AIA Vice President703-903-9100; [email protected]

Randall A. Mars, AIA Vice President703-749-0431; [email protected]

Jean O’Toole, AIA Vice President703-528-1150; [email protected]

Al Cox, FAIA Treasurer703-519-5948; [email protected]

Carolyn Rickard-Brideau, AIA, LEED AP Secretary703-908-4501; [email protected]

Paul R. Erickson, AIA Past President703-956-5600; [email protected]

Directors:

Robert E. Beach, AIA703-533-8333; [email protected]

William T. Brown, AIA, LEED AP703-249-7640; [email protected]

Eliza Beth Engle, AIA, LEED AP703-836-9775; [email protected]

Charles E. Enos, AIA202-471-5098; [email protected]

Francisco A. Grimaldi, Associate AIA703-908-4526; [email protected]

David Jameson, AIA703-739-3840; [email protected]

Geoffrey R. Lewis, AIA703-787-0882; [email protected]

Michael J. Nawrocki, AIA703-288-4412; [email protected]

Mary-Ellen Pfiester, AIA, CSI, LEED AP202-216-4845; [email protected]

Virginia Society Directors:

William T. Brown, AIA, LEED APMichael T. Foster, AIA703-524-6676; [email protected] L. Hansen, AIARandall A. Mars, AIA

President’s LetterBy Marlene W. Shade, AIAAIA Northern Virginia Chapter President

Grassroots:Last week Valarie Hassett, AIA, Debbie Burns and I attended Grassroots as yourrepresentatives. Where do I begin? Four days overflowing with information,enthusiasm and activity. I learned so much that it will take weeks to absorb it all. TheAIA is alive and well. AIA National rolled out its top 150 - “America’s BestArchitecture” during Grassroots. The top ten are listed below. Are any of yourfavorites on this list?

1. Empire State Building, New York City, William Lamb, of Shreve, Lamb & Harmon

2. The White House, James Hoban

3. Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., George F. Bodley and HenryVaughan, FAIA

4. Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C., John Russell Pope, FAIA

5. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Irving F. Morrow and Gertrude C. Morrow

6. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., William Thornton, Benjamin Henry Latrobe, CharlesBulfinch, Thomas U. Walter, FAIA, Montgomery C. Meigs

7. Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., Henry Bacon

8. Biltmore Estate (Vanderbilt Mansion), Ashville, N.C., Richard Morris Hunt, FAIA

9. Chrysler Building, New York City, William Van Alen, FAIA

10. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., Maya Lin with Cooper-LeckyPartnership.

Look at the Wall Street Journal - February 7th - top of the fold of section B - the announcingof this list of 150 made the news. It also got plenty of NPR airtime as well. Expect more.

We took seminars on our legal responsibilities as a chapter, on media relationships topromote AIA150, on Strategic Planning for our chapter and more. We met with all ofthe components in Virginia and West Virginia over dinner and with staffed componentsover lunch. We met with chapters of our size and with knowledge communities withlike interests over breakfast.

Architects from all over the country meet once a year to talk about governance of thecomponent that represents you and the issues you all face in your offices every day.Where do I find good employees? How do I convince my clients to be sustainable?How is BIM moving into offices? We talked long and hard about AIA150 and theBlueprinting projects it will generate. These projects promise to leave a lasting mark onour communities. Google is in the process of creating an overlay of the Blueprintingprojects on GoogleEarth Check it out at http://earth.google.com/

Members Robert Beach, AIA, Michael Foster, AIA and Janice Olshesky, AIA joined meon Capital Hill to lobby on your behalf and were warmly welcomed as we spoke toissues of energy conservation and improved water quality through creative strategiesfor control of storm water. We met with Frank Wolf, and representatives of Tom Davisand Jim Moran’s offices. They listened and they asked us questions about the issueswe brought forth as well as issues of current interest in the region. I encourage anyonewith an interest to join us next year. Be forewarned though, my “to buy” booklistincreased dramatically by the end of the four day session.

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to get involved. We need more [email protected]

AIA Northern Virginia’s 2007 Architect Registration Exam Preparatory Seminarsare about to begin on March 3. The series will once again include study sessions

presented by David Thaddeus, AIA and Norman Dorf, FAIA.

Please see the enclosed insert for information.

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2007 AIA Northern VirginiaCommittee Chairs

AIA 150 - Valerie J. Hassett, AIA, LEED AP703-525-0270; [email protected]

Architecture in the Schools - Jean O’Toole, AIA703-528-1150; [email protected]

Communication - Carolyn Rickard, AIA, LEED AP703-908-4501; [email protected]

Community Service/Canstruction -Brian J. Donnelly, AIA703-903-9100; [email protected]

Continuing Education/DesignDC -Charles E. Enos, AIA202-471-5098; [email protected]

Design Awards - Michael J. Nawrocki, AIA703-288-4412; [email protected]

Environment-Mary-Ellen Pfiester, AIA, CSI, LEED AP202-216-4845; [email protected]

Fellows - Al Cox, FAIA703-519-5948; [email protected]

Golf Tournament - Keith Whitener703-406-0960;[email protected]

Historic Resources - Al Cox, FAIA703-519-5948; [email protected]

Honors - Paul R. Erickson, AIA703-956-5600; [email protected]

Kevin G. Sneed, AIA202-238-4064; [email protected]

Legislative/Gov Affairs-Michael T. Foster, AIA703-524-6676; [email protected]

Schools Connections - James P. Clark, AIA703-524-6616; [email protected]

Small Firms - David Jameson, AIA703-739-3840;[email protected]

Special Events - Randall A. Mars, AIA703-749-0431; [email protected]

VA Architecture Week - Marlene W. Shade, AIA703-698-9064; [email protected]

Washington Builders Ball - Alan Storm, AIA703-893-3950; [email protected]

Women in Architecture - Eliza Beth Engle, AIA703-838-1601; [email protected]

Young Architects Forum -Francisco A. Grimaldi, Associate AIA703-908-4526; [email protected]

LUNCH SEMINARSFree Presentation - Free Lunch - Free Continuing Education Credit

The AIA Northern Virginia Lunch Series offers free lunch time educationalpresentations, usually on the third Wednesday of each month. Sessions are held atvarious firms and at the Chapter House. Each session earns 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit,often HSW credit. The presentations begin at noon, last approximately one hour, andcan accommodate up to 20 participants. Lunch is provided.

Registration is required.Please e-mail your registration request to [email protected].

AIA NORTHERN VIRGINIAANNUAL SPONSORS

PLATINUMABC Imaging

Potomac Valley Brick and Supply CompanyTurner Construction Company

GOLDLeMay Erickson Architects

Wisnewski Blair & Associates, Ltd.SILVER

Advance Engineers / O’Donnell + NaccaratoBeeryRio Architecture + Interiors

DBI Architects, Inc.Marvin Window/LightStyles Ltd.

Milestone Construction Services, Inc.Scott-Long Construction, Inc.

TW PerryThe Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

BRONZEAerotek

Ames & GoughBobrick/Architectural Resources, Inc.

Bovis Lend Lease, Inc.CBIZ, Inc.

Geier Brown Renfrow ArchitectsDorothy S. Goodman

Grimm + Parker ArchitectsK3 Construction Group

C.M. Kling & Associates, Inc.Little

McMullan & Associates, Inc.Potomac Floor Covering

Precision Doors & Hardware, Inc.Setty & Associates

Swirnow Building SystemsTRACO Windows and Doors

WDG Architecture, PLLC

On occasion people reserve a place and then do not attend. If you find you are unable to attend,please contact the Chapter House as soon as possible. We often have a waiting list for thepresentation and we do not want our guest speakers to order excess lunches. Contact theChapter House at [email protected] or 703-549-9747.

This information is a public service announcement. No fees were paid toprint this information and the Chapter receives no income from these events.

March 21, Noon-1:15pm, Designing a Vertical Path to Safety: Precast Concrete StairSystems, at the Chapter House, 205 South Patrick Street, Alexandria. The presentationwill examine building safety codes related to egress stairs and the degree to whichthese stair systems comply with codes. It will evaluate the safest and best method totravel from floor to floor in multistory buildings of different structural types and willconsider how a vertical path to safety can be designed with precast stair systems.Presented by Castcon-Stone, Inc. 1.25 AIA/CES HSW LUs.

April 18, Noon-1pm, Code Changes Overview, at KTA Group, Inc., 13755 SunriseValley Drive, Suite 500, Herndon. Presentation will address building, mechanical,plumbing, and electrical design issues. Common building code mistakes and commonrejection comments and interpretations from local governmental jurisdictions will bediscussed. Learn about important changes in the building codes to include the relatedIBC, IMC, and IPC codes as well as the National Electric code and how these changesrelate to building, mechanical, and electrical designs and their compliance with currenthealth, life, and safety issues. The session will also address what local plan reviewagencies look for in permit documents and their interpretations of certain code issues.1 AIA/CES HSW LU.

Small Firms RoundtableBy Matthew Guenther, AIA

The March 9th meeting of the Small FirmsRoundtable will focus on small firmsdoing non-residential projects. Ourguests will be Rebecca Bostick, AIA, thePrincipal of Rebecca L.G. BostickArchitects, Inc. and Jon Hensley,AIA,Principal of Jon Hensley Architects.Although both of these firms have wondesign awards for residential projects,their firms’ work also includeseducational and commercial projects.

Participants in the Roundtable will havean opportunity to learn from our guests’experiences and to share their owninsight about small firms doing non-residential projects. The meeting willinclude discussion ranging from projectsto management and marketing.

The Roundtable meeting will be held atthe AIA NOVA Chapter House on Friday,March 9th from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm.The cost is $5.00 per person for lunch(pizza & drinks) and each participant willreceive one hour of continuingeducation credit (1 AIA/CES LU).

To participate in the March Roundtable,please make a reservation by sending ane-mail to [email protected] orcall the Chapter House at 703-549-9747.Members who have questions orsuggestions for the Small FirmsRoundtable are invited to contact MattGuenther by telephone at 703-276-2274or e-mail [email protected].


AIA150 Cont....

These events will not only serve our local area, but will be partof a published compilation of Blueprint projects from across thenation, titled Blueprint for America Mosaic: A Gift to theNation, to be shared with local officials interested inimplementing similar programs in their communities.

Following is a list of events and exhibitions hosted by both theNational AIA and the Northern Virginia Chapter in celebration ofAIA 150 and Architecture Week.

Glenn Brown Exhibit March - April, 2007At the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria.Glenn Brown practiced architecture in both Washington, DC andAlexandria, serving as the first executive secretary of the AIA from1898-1913. During Brown’s tenure, the Institute was instrumental indeveloping the Senate Park Commission Plan which reasserted theopen spaces of the eighteenth-century L’Enfant Plan. As a formerassistant of Henry Hobson Richardson, he designed many localbuildings and bridges in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.Interested in historic structures, he was involved with documentingand restoring many local structures and authored the firstcomprehensive history of the US Capitol.

Canstruction® March 30 - April 14, 2007At Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington.AIA NOVA is celebrating Architecture Week with its 4th AnnualCanstruction® Competition, featuring teams of architectsbuilding fantastic structures entirely of canned food, whichultimately goes to a local food bank. Watch teams build theirstructures on March 30 and visit the exhibit through April 14.

Low Impact Development: Tour of Wetland Studies andSolutions, Inc. March 31, 2007 10:00 am - NoonAt WSSI’s Headquarters, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite100, Gainesville, Virginia.The WSSI Headquarters, built in 2005, was designed as a LEED-Gold certified office building on a 5.07-acre, fully integrated lowimpact development site. LID techniques employed include a3,626 square foot green roof, an underground cistern, a raingarden, and extensive native landscaping and drip irrigation.WSSI will present design and construction methods, as well as acost comparison, of each of these practices.2 AIA/CES HSW LUs. Registration is required. Contact AIANOVA at [email protected] or 703-549-9747. Canstruction Awards Ceremony April 5, 2007 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Library Exhibits on Architecture April, 2007The Northern Virginia Chapter has asked local libraries tocelebrate the AIA’s 150th anniversary by featuring architecturebooks during April. Please look for these displays.

Falls Church Architecture Week Proclamation April 9 7:30 pmAt Falls Church City Hall, 300 Park Avenue, Falls ChurchThe City of Falls Church will publicly proclaim April 9-14, 2007 asArchitecture Week at the City Council Meeting. The public iswelcome to attend. AIA National Movie Night April 9, 2007At AIA Headquarters, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

Women creating Community April 10, 2007 6:00 – 10:00 pmBlueprint for America EventAn Open Discussion About a New, More Diverse Generation ofArchitects’ Influence on Local CommunitiesAt the National Museum of Women In The Arts, 1250 New YorkAvenue, NW, Washington, DCUsing information provided by citizens focusing on the AIA’s 10Principles of Livable Communities, a panel of architects will createan open dialog exploring the impact of women and minorityarchitects in the community. Using the principles, such asdesigning on a human scale, encouraging mixed-use development,offering a variety of transportation options, and considering designelements, participants will consider communities and how womenand minority architects are unique assets in their creation, as well asfacilitators in creating positive change. The panel will address theimpact that design has on the social, economic, and environmental

sustainability of neighborhoods. Which community designelements work and which don’t? What creates strong communitiesand what hinders them? These are some of the questions that willbe addressed. To facilitate the discussion, the event features aplanned panel of distinguished women architects, including the firsttwo women presidents of the National AIA. Planned panelistsinclude: Susan Maxman, FAIA; Elizabeth Playter-Zyberk, FAIA;Kathryn Prigmore, FAIA; and Kate Schwennsen, FAIA.1.5 AIA/CES LUs. Tickets are $40 for AIA and NMWIAmembers; $45 for non-members. A reception follows. Seating islimited and advance registration is required. Contact AIA NOVAat [email protected] or 703-549-9747.

America’s Favorite Architecture Exhibit Opening April 11At AIA Headquarters, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.Featuring an exhibit of the 150 favorite buildings selected by thegeneral public.

Glenn Brown Lecture April 12, 2007 7:00 pmAt the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria.To accompany the exhibit listed about, there will be a lecture onGlenn Brown and his contributions to historic architecture andthe design of the monumental core of Washington, DC.AIA/CES LUs. Free. Advance registration required. Contact theAIA NOVA at [email protected] or 703-549-9747.

Architecture In the Schools Exhibit April 13 – May 15, 2007Opening reception April 13 from 6:30 - 8:00pm.At the Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Old Town Alexandria.Volunteer architects work closely with teachers and students,elementary through high school, to integrate architecture intothe curriculum and produce captivating projects. Come see anexhibition of their work. Registration is not required.

AIA Family Day April 14At AIA Headquarters, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.A day filled with architecture-related activities for the entirefamily, including a tour of local buildings geared for children.Organized by the National AIA, AIA Northern Virginia,Washington Chapter AIA, and AIA Potomac Valley.

Walking Tour of Alexandria April 15, 2007 1:00 – 2:30 pmVarious locations in Alexandria. Registration is required.

“Sense of Place” Exhibit May 5 - June 10, 2007Opening reception is May 10, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.At Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria.A mixed media exhibition that embraces and expresses the ideaof community and our place in the environment from theperspective of artists and architects.

“Paint” Alexandria Plein Air Event May 19 + 20Various locations in Alexandria.The Plein Air is an all-media two-day workshop whereparticipants attend four 2-hour sessions with various well-known artists and architectural renderers.Registration required. Details to come.

“Paint” Alexandria Exhibit June 6 - July 2, 2007At the Art League Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria.This exhibition is based on the “Paint” Alexandria theme andworkshop.

Architecture Schools Charrette September 23 + 24Blueprint for America EventAt the National Building Museum, 401 F S., NW, Washington, DC.This day long charrette, guided by a jury of leading architects, willfacilitate a dialog about the importance of design in the creation oflivable communities. Architecture students from Virginia Tech,Catholic University, Howard University and University of Marylandwill participate. Registration is required. Contact AIA NOVA atreservations @aianova.org or 703-549-9747.

To learn more about these events and the AIA NorthernVirginia Chapter, visit the chapter’s web site atwww.aianova.org, the chapter’s AIA150 website atwww.aianova.org/aia150_main.php, or contact the chapter [email protected] or 703-549-9747. For more informationon national AIA150 news and events, including Blueprint forAmerica, visit www.aia150.org.


New Fellows Cont....

Michael has used his leadership position to advocate policyinitiatives supporting affordable housing design programs andthe “green initiative.” He encouraged successful joint use

zoning opportunities thatallowed non-profits to developtheir property through allocatingbuilding density to public useprograms including urbanchurches, desperately neededday care, and community uses.Architects, residents, anddevelopers alike realize improvedcommunity design goals throughjoint participation in thiscommunity planning process.Michael graduated from VirginiaTech with a Bachelor ofArchitecture degree with a Minorin Urban Affairs. Hisarchitectural practice reinforceshis public service through avariety of unique projectsincluding an Arlingtonprototype, mixed-use, affordablehousing development thatreceived the National SmartGrowth Award for designExcellence from the Urban LandInstitute. His pro-bono design

for a Tibetan Resettlement Village for 800 refugees in Indiagarnered both Chapter and Virginia Society AIA Honor Awards.Active in the Chapter since 1987, Michael started the Small FirmRoundtable and has served on the Architecture in the Schoolsprogram and the design committee. He has been a Director ofVirginia Society AIA since 2003 and serves on the GovernmentAffairs Committee.

St. Charles Borromeo Church School & Community CenterArlington, Virginia

MTFA Architecture, Inc.

Michael T. Foster, FAIA

As Kent observed in his sponsor letter to the jury: “Asarchitects, we have given away many aspects of our professionto consultants and developers. The kind of public service thatMichael is offering shows specifically how architects, and theAIA, might once again lead, and become more relevant, inshaping communities.”

David Jameson, FAIA, was nominated by AIA Northern Virginiafor “promoting the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiencyof the profession through design.” Robert M. Gurney, FAIA,was his sponsor. In his award-winning architectural practice,David advances the value of design excellence to clients,students, peers, and the general public. Established 1997, thefirm has already received over thirty design awards nationally,and from State and local AIA Components. In 2006,Washingtonian Magazine named David Jameson one of the topfifteen architects in theWashington, DC,metropolitan area. Hewas a recipient of the2004 AIA YoungArchitects Award,which recognizes“individuals who haveshown exceptionalleadership and havemade significantcontributions to theprofession in an earlystage of theirarchitectural career.”David holds a Bachelorof Architecture degreefrom Virginia TechCollege of Architectureand Urban Studies, where he was presented the college’sOutstanding Alumni Award in 2004 in recognition of significantcontributions to architecture and design. David’s work has beenpublished in more than 80 design publications includingArchitectural Record, Interior Design, residential architect,Architectural Digest and others. His work has been exhibited atnationally recognized venues, and he has lectured widely ondesign issues.David actively serves the profession through AIA leadership.He is a Director of AIA Northern Virginia and heads thecomponent’s Small Firms Committee. He communicates the valueof design excellence to the public by conducting “How to Workwith an Architect” seminars, and by participating in the AIAArchitects in Schools program held in elementary schools.Congratulations are also extended to Paula J. Loomis, FAIA ofNorfolk and William Alton Edgerton, FAIA of Charlottesvillewho were also elevated to Fellowship from the Region of theVirginias this year. The new Fellows will be invested in theCollege of Fellows at the 2007 AIA National Convention andDesign Expo in San Antonio on May, 4, 2007.The 2007 Jury of Fellows was chaired by Lorri D. Sipes, FAIA, Ann Arbor,Mich. Other Jury members were Lee H. Askew, FAIA, Memphis, TN;Rebecca G. Barnes, FAIA, Providence, RI; Daniel S. Friedman, FAIA,Chicago, IL; Phillip H. Gerou, FAIA, Evergreen, CO.; Walter Schamu,FAIA, Baltimore, MD; and Carol Shen, Berkley, CA.

The Calem Rubin Residence, BethesdaDavid Jameson, FAIA

Paul Warchol, Photographer

David Jameson, FAIA


from the Vietnam War. Completed in 1982, this memorialhighlights cutting edge and inspirational architectural designand planning. The AIA established this award to recognizeexemplary architectural projects, 25 years or older, which havewithstood the test of time. Jointly sponsored by AIA and theAmerican Architectural Foundation (AAF), this juried awardrecognizes design excellence in architecture on a national level.

Bill was recognized at the 18th Annual Accent on ArchitectureGala at the National Building Museum on February 9th, alongwith his colleague, Kent Cooper, FAIA, and Maya Lin, thedesign competition winner while a student at Yale, for theircontribution to the design and construction oversight of theVietnam Veteran’s Memorial. As Bill said, “The creation of theVietnam Veterans Memorial was one of those rare moments inhistory when a confluence of people and forces come togetherto create a masterpiece. The vision and tenacity of Jan Scruggs,the President and Founder of the VVMF; the political supportfrom John Warner and Charles McC. Mathias, the Senators whopushed the legislation supporting the memorial; the assemblyof an impeccable competition jury; Maya Lin’s ingenious andelegant winning concept; the design development skill andtechnical knowledge of Cooper-Lecky Architects, the Architectsof Record, who carried the project to completion; and theunflinching support from J. Carter Brown, the Chairman of theCommission of Fine Arts, all made this possible. It was anunprecedented and remarkable alignment of the stars.”

Bill’s career in architecture has spanned over forty years. He isinternationally acknowledged for his award-winning designwork. Trained as both an architect and sculptor, Bill’s art workhas also appeared in galleries across the United States. Bill iscurrently with the Lessard Group in Vienna.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

William P. Lecky, AIA

The Member Covenant Approvedby the National Board

The AIA Board of Directors has adopted a Member Covenantwhich clarifies expectations of both members and theorganization. This document is divided into two sections: First,the Commitment of the AIA, outlines how the AIA creates acommunity to share knowledge, advocates for the profession,and shapes neighborhoods. Second, the Contribution ofMembers, asks members to become informed about the AIA,become involved with the organization, and respond as acitizen and architects to community needs.For additional information on the covenant, visit http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek06/1201/1201n_cov.cfm.A Covenant Between The American Institute of Architects and Its Members

The purpose of this document is to describe what we, as members, mayexpect of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and how we cancontribute to the success of the organization. We count on receiving valuethrough opportunities and services, whether accessed through the local,state, or national component of the AIA. Those in leadership count onthe active participation of members to sustain the AIA in its mission to bethe voice of the profession and the resource for its members in service tosociety. This reciprocal relationship is ultimately grounded in sharedvalues, mutual trust, and a commitment to working together.

The Commitment of the AIAThe members of the American Institute of Architects create acommunity to share knowledge and advocate a shared vision to have apositive impact on the direction of the profession, the shape of ourneighborhoods, and our world.

• The AIA is a democratic organization, representing members’interests in the selection of leaders, the setting of priorities, and thecarrying out of programs.

• The AIA is dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism,integrity, and competence as embodied in the AIA’s Code of Ethicsand Professional Conduct.

• The AIA represents the highest values of the profession inestablishing public policies and advancing positions.

• The AIA offers opportunities for members to become moreknowledgeable as professionals, increasing their value to clients andsociety.

• The AIA supports the advancement of knowledge that leads to amore capable profession, a better built environment, and a brighterfuture for all people.

• The AIA creates opportunities for its members to gather infellowship and to advance areas of common interest.

• The AIA embraces the full spectrum of practitioners in membershipand encourages the development of those who would like to offertheir talents to the architecture profession.

The Contribution of MembersMembers of the American Institute of Architects can realize the mostvalue from their membership and contribute to the success of theorganization by

• Taking time to become informed about AIA services and programs.Informed members are most able to benefit from AIA membershipand to acquaint others about opportunities for professionaladvancement and influence on the profession and society.

• Participating in decisions. Broad participation by a diversemembership assures that the AIA is relevant to its members andeffective in its decisions.

• Participating in the planning and carrying out of AIA programs andinitiatives. Collectively, AIA members can accomplish more whenmany professionals with their own ideas, experience, creativity, andenergy work together.

• Contributing to a culture of inclusion, mentorship, and support forAIA members and pride in the organization. Together, architects cantranslate the passion they feel for design into a culture of pride andsupport for one another and the AIA as the voice of the profession.

• Contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the profession.With every project, architects create innovative solutions that caninspire others and advance the profession when shared throughdocumentation and education.

• Responding as a citizen and architect to community needs. Whenmembers take part in civic dialogue as volunteers, communitiesbecome better places, architects gain perspective, and the professionis more highly valued.

• Shaping the organization and the profession as a leader in the AIA.Members of the AIA rely on those who step forward as leaders toarticulate the profession’s values and to advance a shared vision.

Mission Statement:The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecturalprofession and the resource for its members in service to society. Byforging a good-faith partnership among members, the AIAaccomplishes things no single architect can do alone!

25 Year Award Cont....


Demystifying FellowshipBy Al Cox, FAIA

The AIA College of Fellows was founded in 1952 and iscomposed of members of the Institute who are elected by a juryof their peers. The purpose of the College of Fellows is tostimulate a sharing of interests among Fellows, to promote thepurposes of the Institute, to advance the profession ofarchitecture, and to be of ever-increasing service to society.Fellowship is one of the highest honors the AIA can bestowupon a member. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizesthe achievements of the architect as an individual but alsoelevates before the public and the profession those architectswho have made significant contributions to architecture and tosociety on a national level and who have achieved a standardof excellence in the profession.

So how does one go about becoming a Fellow? Architectmembers who have been in good standing for at least ten yearsmay be nominated for Fellowship by their Chapter or by apetition signed by any five Fellows or any ten AIA members. Inaddition, each candidate must be sponsored by either an FAIAor AIA member in good standing. The sponsor provides a one-page letter of introduction to the jury that includes specificreasons why the candidate deserves to be a Fellow. Thesponsor should be someone who knows you and youraccomplishments well and who is committed to spend the timethat it takes to review and refine your application. A sponsor’srole includes being objectively frank and will likely need toprod the nominee to stay on schedule (at least mine did.)

It is up to the applicant to develop binders for distribution tothe jury. In my experience, this required a significant amount oftime to locate and organize graphic material and cannot be leftuntil the last minute — or month. The binder content isrestricted to specific information, including a one pagesummary, a list of awards and achievements, and a maximum oftwenty pages illustrating five exhibits. The jury members havea limited amount of time to spend on each binder so goodorganization and presentation are essential.

Generally, the jury is looking for acknowledgement that acandidate’s achievements have affected or influenced theprofession on a broad scale. Applications for Fellowship aremade under one of the following five Objectives:1. Design, Urban Design, or Preservation2. Education, Research, Literature, or Practice3. Led the Institute, Led a Related Organization4. Public Service, Government Industry or Organization5. Alternative Career, Volunteer Work with OrganizationsNot Directly Connected with the Built Environment, orService to Society

Finally, reference letters must be sent by seven AIA membersdirectly to AIA national headquarters. These letters should befrom outside the nominee’s geographic area, speak specificallyto nominee’s contributions, and be from other recognizedleaders, design peers or experts in the same field as nominee.

Nomination materials are submitted to staff at AIA national inOctober of each year. A jury of seven Fellows from around thecountry meet in January and review the application packagesfrom 225 to 250 prospective candidates each year. A candidatemay apply up to three times. There are no quotas that must bemet. The jury may elevate all, some, or none of the candidatespresented in any category, from any component, or from anystate or region. Nor are there limits as to how many Fellowsmay be elevated in any given year or in any category.

If you are interested in applying for Fellowship, or innominating or sponsoring a member, please contact Al Cox,FAIA, Chair of the Northern Virginia Chapter AIA FellowsCommittee at 703-519-5948. This article is, obviously, only avery brief outline of what is required to create a successfulapplication. For more information or to request nominationmaterials, see the AIA website at http://www.aia.org/awp_fellowship.

In MemoriamEdgar C. Beery, Jr., FAIAIt is with great sadness that we report the passing of Edgar C.Beery, Jr., FAIA on Sunday, February 11 at age 87.

If I were asked to contribute a piece to NPR’s “This I Believe,”the foundation of my core beliefs would be attributed to EdgarC. Beery, Jr., FAIA. Since first starting to work with Edgar in1984, he developed in me a passion for the profession ofarchitecture and a lasting commitment to the AIA. I found himto be a true gentlemen architect, complete with bowtie and agreat sense of humor, who went out of his way in the support ofyoung architects and interns in his many years of leadership.Edgar’s continued mentorship and dedication to the practice ofarchitecture set the foundation for the present firm, BeeryRio,Inc., of over 70 employees with international, national andregional projects to their credit.

Edgar was instrumental in advancing education in architecturein the US through his work with NAAB and was a FellowEmeritus, American Institute of Architects. He graduated fromCatholic University in 1940 and after serving in the Navy duringWWII and with Dick Rio started the firm of Beery, Rio &Associates in 1961. As a Charter Member of the NorthernVirginia Chapter he served as the first chapter president in 1975.He was an exceptional AIA leader, honored by the chapter withthe first ever Distinguished Leadership Award in 1975, theService to the Chapter Award in 1980, and the Award of Honorin 1984. In 1988, Edgar was awarded the Noland Medal, thehighest honor bestowed by the Virginia Society AIA, inrecognition for his distinguished career. He was known andadmired by many in our profession and, while we will miss himvery much, his legacy will endure through the firm of BeeryRio.William T. Brown, AIA, REFP, LEED AP

Dick Rio, Edgar Beery, Whiney Wagner, and George Lawson

AIA Northern Virginia Welcomes Its1,000 Member

For the first time in its 32-year history, the Northern VirginiaChapter has a membership exceeding 1,000 architects andinterns. When the chapter was founded in 1975, there were 145Charter members. By the beginning of 2000, membership hadincreased to 784. Over the past few years, the Chapter hasenjoyed growth of approximately 15%. This translates to a rateof more than one new member each week. Our membership iscurrently 1010.

Tom Affeldt, Associate AIA of Devereaux and Associatesbecame the 1,000th member on January 23. Originally fromNorth Carolina, Tom graduated from the Taubman College ofArchitecture and Urban Planning of the University of Michiganin May 2006. When asked about his interests, he shared that heis interested in residential architecture because of therelationship between architect and client. We are very happy towelcome Tom to the chapter.


2007 AIA Northern Virginia Design AwardsBy Michael Nawrocki, AIA

The AIA NOVA Design Awards Committee is pleased to announce that preparations for the 2007 Design Awards are underway. Once ayear, design enthusiasts gather together to celebrate innovative and exemplary achievements in architecture. This year’s DesignAwards will continue the tradition of not only honoring inspirational architects and designers, but also recognizing a new andoutstanding example of architecture in the surrounding area.

The Capital One Lecture Hall & Conference Center will serve as the backdrop for this year’s award ceremony. This striking newbuilding, designed by VOA Chicago in collaboration with Mancini Duffy, is the most recently completed addition to the Capital OneFinancial Corporation’s 1.5 million square foot Headquarters Campus in the Tysons Corner area of McLean. The stand-alone $15million conference facility sits immediately adjacent to the 14-story office tower designed by Ai that was a winner in the 2004 DesignAwards program.

The 2007 Design Awards jury will be comprised of leading architects from the Princeton, NJ area. Submissions will be due in earlyMay followed by the awards ceremony on Saturday June 9th. We look forward to providing additional information about theseexciting upcoming events as planning progresses.

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Architecture in the Schools ExhibitThank you to all the volunteers, teachers, and students who participated in the fall2006 Architecture in the Schools program. An exhibit of the projects was displayed atVirginia Tech’s Washington Alexandria Architecture Center on January 19. Thank youto Henry Hollander and Jaan Holt of the Center for all their help. Thank you also toMary Kay Lanzillotta, AIA and Beth Judy of the Washington Architetural Foundationfor all their support and a special thanks to our AIS chair Jean O’Toole, AIA.

The participating schools:

Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts & Sciences, Falls ChurchTeacher: Christine Hegemann – 4th GradeVolunteers: Sonia Jarboe, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP and Sukanya Shenolika, Geier BrownRenfrow

Groveton Elementary School, AlexandriaTeacher: Pamela CherryVolunteers: Frank Willcoxon, Assoc. AIA, Niles Bolton, and Elma Hajric, Assoc. AIA,National Gallery of Art

Jamestown Elementary School, ArlingtonTeacher: Carrie Johnson – 2nd GradeVolunteers: Mary Kay Lanzillotta, AIA, Hartman-Cox Architects and Lynn Alsmeyer-Johnson, AIA

Mantua Elementary School, FairfaxTeacher: Jennifer Watkins – 4th Grade ArtVolunteer: Elaina Ricks, Assoc. AIA, Perkowitz + Ruth Architects

Navy Elementary School, FairfaxTeacher: Barbara Rosen – 6th GradeVolunteer: David Dibner, FAIA

GreenSpaceBy Jonathan Penndorf, AIA, LEED AP

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Continuing the trend around the country, local jurisdictionshave passed legislation requiring new construction projects tobe designed environmentally-friendly, and many municipalitieshave even mandated a level of LEED certification. Many in thedesign and ecology crowds herald these new laws as a changefor the better or perhaps a sign of more stringent buildingrequirements to come. There are some, though, who feel theintention is noble but the execution needs work.

In December 2006 the Washington DC City Council passed theGreen Building Act—legislation that would require most largescale building projects to comply with USGBC LEED standardsby 2012. New construction of 50,000 square feet or more and allprojects that receive 20% or more government funding would berequired to meet LEED Silver level standards.

To date eighteen states and fifty-nine cities and counties haveadopted green building standards based on the USGBC LEEDrating system. Other municipalities have passed similarregulations using the Green Globes program issued by the GreenBuilding Initiative. Other green certification programs are offeredby varied groups including the Department of Energy and theNational Association of Home Builders.

One can only assume the intentions behind passing theseregulations and similar ones around the country are true: createmore sustainable cities and use less energy, among other nobleefforts. But there are critics that feel municipalities areapproaching this incorrectly. In an editorial in Building Design& Construction magazine editor-in-chief Robert Cassidy saysthat local governments should not be “saddling developers andowners with restrictions that could add several dollars per

square foot to their costs and make their projects unfeasible.” Hegoes on to state that imposing LEED on the private sector mayturn off developers and builders to the true goals of greenbuilding. He suggests that counties and cities offer newconstruction benefits such as density bonuses and fasterpermitting to encourage green building and energy efficiency.These steps would not cost taxpayers much and may urge morewilling participation in sustainable development.

Mr. Cassidy makes some interesting points, but perhaps the ideaof mandating LEED is most concerning because a project cangain LEED certification without addressing all crucial aspects ofthe building’s design and construction. For example, a Silverrating is possible with little effort put into reducing energy loads.Sustainable design is not about picking and choosing strategiesthat are the easiest to implement; rewarding this course as policyrisks sustainable design losing credibility when results cannotbe found. Municipalities need to remember (and somehowimplement policy noting) LEED is an excellent starting point forthe discussion of sustainable design, but meeting minimalrequirements does not a sustainable building make.

Perhaps cities and counties can combine lines of thought andoffer developers and builders benefits based on the level ofLEED certification achieved, or base such rewards on morespecific measurements such as reduced carbon emissions orenergy efficiency. Requiring compliance with green buildingregulations may be a turn off to some at present, but with thegeneral public more and more aware of environmental issues anddesire for cleaner and healthier indoor environments at an all-time high, it won’t be long before sustainable design becomesless an option with bonuses and more “just another code”within which the design and construction industry will work.

Sources: The Washington Post; Building Design &Construction Magazine (Dec. 2006); U.S. Green BuildingCouncil


3rd Annual AIA Northern VirginiaScholarship Winner

By Francie Fetzer, Associate AIA and Sean E. Reilly, AIAAIA NOVA Schools Connections Committee

…and the winner is: Carolina Dayer, student at the WashingtonAlexandria Architecture Center. That announcement, in the presenceof perhaps 50 students at the Center’s weekly meeting, came as a realsurprise to Carolina. She had no idea it was coming and was veryhumble and excited in accepting the $1,000 scholarship. Carolina wasa unanimous selection by the faculty for the consistently highquality of her design work during her time at the Center. Carolina wasa Consortium student from the University of Mendoza in Argentinaand then was accepted to Virginia Tech for graduate school. Shebegan the masters program this fall and has continued to doexemplary work.

It was fun to see the expression of surprise and joy in Carolina’s face.Carolina and her fellow students are the future of the profession. Oneof the goals of the Schools Connections Committee is to providerecognition and encouragement to students for outstanding designwork, along with some financial assistance. Next year’s scholarshipcontribution by the Northern Virginia Chapter will grow to $2,000.Since the program has been running three consecutive years, AIANational will match that amount. In 2007 we will have a total of $4,000in scholarship funds which may provide the opportunity to recognizemore than one student.Francie Fetzer, Assoc. AIA, Carolina Dayer, Sean E. Reilly, AIA

Requests for a Free LunchBy Timothy R. Hughes, Esq.

Litigation cases are filled with exorbitant demands for relief. Itseems like every plaintiff believes they have a right to claim“pain and suffering” just because they are in court, regardless ofwhether they are actual in physical pain and suffering. Manyparties and their counsel fail to grasp the basic definitions ofrecoverable damages. Understanding properly recoverabledamages can assist in properly evaluating your risk on projectsand may help you to avoid litigation.

Contract Damages

We will focus our discussion solely on damages associated withbreach of contract. Property damage or personal injury claimsare sometimes associated with construction or design work.These claims, however, are in the distinct minority. Mostlitigation regarding design and construction work amounts todisputes over money.

The basic concept of contract damages is that the breachingparty is required to place the claimant in the position it wouldhave occupied had the contract been properly performed. Thissimple statement leads to many complex fights. As a startingpoint, however, it is clear that even a righteous claimant is notentitled to a windfall in contract damages.

The Concept of Betterment

In legal terminology, betterment occurs if the claimant ispermitted to be better off than it would have been upon fullcontract performance. Given the nature of construction claims,and in particular errors and omissions claims against architects,the cases tend to be rife with attempted betterment. As such,both you and your counsel need to understand the claims, thedamages, and the concept of betterment to properly analyzeyour risk and exposure.

A simple example demonstrates why betterment is so central aconcept to defending construction claims. Let us say ahypothetical architect omits wall paint from the specifications forthe job. The contractor as a result does not include the paint inthe pricing of the job. When asked to paint, the contractorpresents a change order. The owner demands that the architectpay for the change order.

You must ask what you would happen on alleged properperformance. If the architect specified the paint from the start,

the contractor would have increased its bid and the ownerwould have paid for it. Unless the owner can demonstrate thatthe paint was somehow more difficult, more expensive, or thetiming of the change resulted in some impact to schedule or thelike, it may be impossible to show that the omission in facttranslated to recoverable damages.

Mixed Elements of Damages

It is more likely that some elements of claimed damages areproper, some elements are potentially improper, and someelements of damages have a mixture of both. This becomesparticularly true when there are elements of work requiringdemolition and replacement work. Assuming that thereplacement work is caused by a breach of the standard of careby the architect, the need to rip out and replace existing worklikely presents at least some recoverable damages. The questionshould be how much was the total cost increased over what itwould have been if included in the original design.

The most difficult items to sort out are those that have mixedelements of betterment and additional costs. One must also add inpotential consequential consequences to the project in the form ofacceleration or delay damages. Analysis of damages issues inconstruction cases can become quite complex and time consuming.

You and your counsel will need to sift and sort through literallyeach element of each claim to evaluate the itemized damages. Inmany cases, the defense of the specific claimed damages can beequally or more important to your defense than the initial defensethat there is no negligence and thus no liability. Indeed, if a partycan prove negligence but not damages, they still recover nothing.

Conclusion

Most design professionals tend to focus primarily or even solelyon the liability side of proof of negligence. An understanding ofthe law of damages, and the proof of damages in a given case,can often be equally important. At a minimum, understandingrecoverable damages will assist you in performing risk analysison a given project and will help you make intelligent businessdecisions and potentially minimize the threat of litigation.

Timothy R. Hughes, Esq., is the principal of the Northern Virginialaw firm of Hughes & Associates, P.L.L.C.,www.hughesnassociates.com. An affiliate member of the Chapter, hespecializes in construction litigation, corporate and business relatedrepresentation, and complex civil litigation. He may be reached [email protected], or by phone at (703) 671-8200.


Green R LivingBy Eliza Beth Engle, AIA, LEED AP

‘Paper or Plastic ?’ – a Question?We all are asked this question but why do we have to chooseeither…how about neither? Think about it. Both use resourcesto be produced, then they are used and then discarded (okay,some are recycled but the majority go to landfills). There is abetter choice, the reusable bag. You might have seen some ofthese canvas or string bags that can carry your purchaseshome just as easily as paper or plastic. But do you use them?I’ve been using mine for years and continue to get looks frompeople. Why not use reusable bags? Let’s consider the othertwo choices.

Plastic. Plastics are made from a non-renewable resource,petroleum. They can be recycled but what can be made withthem? Typically they are downcycled and made into otheritems. But they don’t become bags again. Lots of them end upin landfills (they can take 1,000 years to decompose), on ourstreets, in trees, and in the ocean where they are a hazard tomarine life. In the year 2000 only 1% of plastic bags wererecycled. In the Republic of Ireland they have added a tax onplastic shopping bags that has cut their use of them by 90%.Many other countries are looking at this to see if they shouldimplement a similar program.

Paper. Some people think that this is a more environmental wayto go but if you look at the energy used in the productionprocess and the virgin paper that is ‘preferred’ for shoppingbags you can see that this option is flawed. Since paper can berecycled some people think this is a plus. But if you add theenergy used in the collection and processing of the paper thenyou see that there is a lot of embodied energy in this process.Additionally research shows that only 20% of paper bags areactually recycled.

According to the EPA’s website, a sturdy, reusable bag onlyneeds to be used 11 times to have a lower environmental impactthan using 11 disposable plastic bags. In New York City alone,one less grocery bag per person per year would reduce wasteby five million pounds and save $250,000 in disposal costs.That’s significant.

If you buy reuseable bags you can use them in any store andthey last a long time. I keep mine in the trunk of my car andwhere I shop I get $.10 credit per bag. If I add that up using mythree bags for the year, once a week, that is $15.60 a year. Thatcovers the cost of the bags, they were $.99 each, and thensome. Plus it makes you feel good every time you answer thequestion – “Neither!”

Here are a couple of websites that carry some reuseable bags:www.ecobags.com and www.reusablebags.com.

If you would like to send comments or questions please e-mailme at [email protected] and put AIANOVA in thesubject line.

Women CreatingCommunity:

An Open Discussion about aNew, More DiverseGeneration of Architects’Influence on Local CommunitiesIn celebration of the American Institute of Architects 150th

Anniversary, the Women in Architecture Committee of the AIANorthern Virginia Chapter is partnering with the National Museumfor Women in the Arts to offer this community based event. Usinginformation provided by citizens focusing on the AIA’s 10Principles of Livable Communities, we will create an open dialogexploring the impact of women and minority architects in ourcommunity. To facilitate our discussion, we will have a panel ofdistinguished women architects, including the first two womenpresidents of the National AIA. Planned panelists include: SusanMaxman, FAIA; Elizabeth Playter-Zyberk, FAIA; KathrynPrigmore, FAIA; and Kate Schwennsen, FAIA.

Please plan to join us on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 6:00 pm atthe National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington,DC. The event will be followed by a reception. $40 for chapterand museum members; $45 for nonmembers. Tickets sales willbe limited and we expect them to sell out. To register, pleasesend an e-mail to [email protected] or call the ChapterHouse at 703-549-9747. Checks should be sent to AIA NorthernVirginia, 205 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Seethe chapter website for more information at www.aianova.org.

“Sense of Place” –Juried Exhibition to Celebrate AIA150

The AIA Northern Virginia Chapter, in conjunction with theTorpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery, will be celebratingthe AIA’s 150th Anniversary through a juried exhibition titled,“Sense of Place.” This exhibition is open to all artists nationallyand internationally. It is a mixed media exhibition that embracesand expresses the notion of community, environment and ourplace in it from the perspective of artists and architects.

The juror for the show is Catherine Armour, Principal ofCatherine Armour and Associates. Her most recent project isdesigning the exhibition Modernism: Designing a New World1914-1939 for the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Currently, sheserves as the Chair of Design at the Corcoran College of Art +Design, overseeing the design departments including DigitalMedia, Graphic Design and Interior Design.

The exhibition will be on display at the Torpedo Factory TargetGallery from May 5 to June 10, 2007. The Torpedo Factory islocated at 105 North Union Street in Alexandria.

If you are interested in entering your “Sense of Place” artworkplease go to www.torpedofactory.org. Then click on Target Gallery.Under Exhibition Opportunities you can download the Prospectus.The deadline for submittal is Thursday, March 7, 2007.

“Paint” Alexandria – Plein Air Event & ShowTo help the AIA celebrate it’s 150th anniversary theAIANorthern Virginia Chapter will work in conjunction with theAlexandria Art League on their annual “Paint” Alexandria PleinAir event & show. The Plein Air is an all-media two-dayworkshop where participants attend four 2-hour sessions overthe weekend with various well-known artists and architecturalrenderers. Following the Plein Air there will be an exhibitionbased on the “Paint” Alexandria theme and workshop attendeeswill be able to enter their work into the show.

The Plein Air event will take place on May 19 and 20 in OldTown Alexandria, VA in various locations. Further informationregarding this event will be mailed out to AIA members but markyour calendars now.

The exhibition will be on display at The Art League Gallery inthe Torpedo Factory from June 6 to July 2, 2007. The TorpedoFactory is located at 105 North Union Street in Alexandria.

Redesign Your SchoolA Contest of Scholarly Proportions

Create your learning space for a chance to win a$10,000 scholarship.

For once, the students are in charge. And that’s a good thing.

The American Architectural Foundation and Target want all9th-12th graders to affect the way they learn by designing theschool of their dreams. We need stimulating new ideas for

all learning spaces, whatever they are.Virtual classrooms? Environmentally friendly construction?

Health class at a hospital? It’s all up to them.

The winning students will change the way we think ofschool – while building an impressive resume and earningcollege scholarships or Target Gift Cards along the way.

Hurry, submissions are due June 30, 2007.Visit www.redesignyourschool.org for important information.


CITY OF ALEXANDRIA NAMES JOHN CATLETTNEW CODE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTOR

By Al Cox, FAIA

John Catlett, director of Williamsburg’s code compliance effortssince 1992, and a leading figure in Virginia’s Building and CodeOfficials Association, began as Alexandria’s Director of CodeEnforcement on February 12, 2007. A recipient of the VirginiaCode Officials Association’s 2006 Meritorious Service Award,Catlett has held a variety of offices in that association,including President (2004-2005). In 2006, he chaired theassociation’s Administrative Code Change Committee, whichrecommended improvements to Virginia’s Uniform StatewideBuilding Code.

In Alexandria, Catlett will head one of only two codeenforcement offices in Virginia that combine all buildinginspection functions within the Fire Department. In 2006,Alexandria’s code enforcement office conducted over 65,000new construction inspections, reviewed over 11,000 plans, andissued over 50,000 permits. It also conducted over 24,000complaint-driven property maintenance inspections andinspected over 7,000 fire protection systems. Mr. Catlettsucceeds former Code Enforcement Director Art Dahlberg, whoresigned last year to become buildings commissioner inRichmond.

“John Catlett comes to Alexandria at a time when we are re-focusing all our departments on managing for results,” said CityManager Hartmann. “Under his leadership, code enforcementwill take a fresh look at customer service and continue tostrengthen its procedures for working efficiently and effectivelywith the public and the development community.”

TysonsTunnel.orgBy Brian J. Donnelly, AIA

Recent media attention, driven in part by well-organizedgrassroots efforts, has sparked increased interest in plans forthe Metrorail extension through Tyson’s Corner. As recently aslast summer, against a complex political and financialbackground, more immediate issues of urban design and thequality of the built environment were all but ignored. Butopposition to the design of an elevated rail through the areahas galvanized around TysonsTunnel.org, a consortium ofbusinesses, citizens’ associations and local developersconcerned about the short and long-term impacts of theplanned construction.

TysonsTunnel.org defines for itself a three-fold mission, whichit believes protects the best interests of the community:

1. Public, competitive bidding of the Final Design andConstruction work for the Metro extension to Dulles.

2. Simultaneous consideration of the 3.5 mile rail tunnelunder Tyson’s Corner.

3. Side-by-side competitive bidding of the Tyson’sTunnel and the Elevated Rail before a final decision ismade.

The Chapter’s Board of Directors has voted to endorse theseprinciples as consistent with the public interest and duediligence that should be expected of such an important publicworks project. To learn more about the issues, and to participatein the public debate, visit www.TysonsTunnel.org.



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ON THE BOARDSMembers who are interested in having current projects published in our newsletter are asked to send a drawing, graphic, or photo of the projectin .tif format along with the firm’s name, the project name, project square footage, and location. Projects will be published without charge,however submittal will not guarantee publication.Members who are interested in having current projects published in our newsletter are askedto send a drawing, graphic, or photo of the project in .tif format along with the firm’s name, the project name, project square footage, and location.Projects will be published without charge, however submittal will not guarantee publication.

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Professional PracticeWatch for the BLAST, a new e-newsletter from AIA Northern Virginia, with the goal ofbringing chapter news and events to the membership in a timely and consolidatedformat. Expect BLAST in your inbox every third week. We invite member firms tocontribute projects for features, and welcome suggestions for news stories. Pleasecontact [email protected] with suggestions, comments and questions, and as always,visit the chapter website at www.aianova.org for the most up-to-date information.

The 2006-2007 Directory of Architecture and Design Firms in MetropolitanWashington, featuring the award winning River Park Mutual Homes project by RitterArchitects on the cover, will be mailed to all members shortly. If you do not receiveyour copy by the end of March, please contact the Chapter House [email protected] or 703-549-9747.

Posting job opportunities on the chapter’s new online Job Board is a free service forchapter members. Check it out at www.aianova.org/prof_jobs.php.

New Associate & AIA members are offered free registration for the 2007 AIANational Convention - New, first time Associate and AIA members, who joined betweenApril 1, 2006 and May 5, 2007, are eligible for FREE registration to the AIA Convention,May 3-5, in San Antonio, Texas. When a new member registers for the meeting on-line,they will be automatically identified for receiving a free registration. Members who joinafter April 18th will register on-site to receive the free registration.

The AIA NOVA ARE Prep Series begins in March. The review sessions start on March3 with Construction Documentations I (Legal) and March 10 with ConstructionDocumentations II (Technical). As part of this series, David Thaddeus, AIA returns toconduct his Structures I and II Workshop the weekend of April 27-29 and NormanDorf, FAIA will review the graphics portion on September 29. The complete AREschedule is inserted in this newsletter. Additional information is available atwww.aianova.org.

Sense of Place Exhibit - As part of our chapter’s celebration of AIA150, AIA NOVA isparticipating in the Sense of Place Exhibit at the Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory,Alexandria. This mixed media exhibition embraces and expresses the idea of communityand our place in the environment from the perspective of artists and architects. Theexhibit runs from May 5-June 10. If you are interested in entering work for this juriedshow, visit www.torpedofactory.org. The deadline for submission is March 7.

Architecture Exchange East 2007 Request for Proposals – Anyone interested inspeaking at the 2007 conference should contact Shanelle Calvin at [email protected](subject heading Arch Ex 2007 RFP) or at 804-237-1772. If you have a suggestion for apotential conference speaker, contact Don Bachmann at [email protected] or 804-237-1766.

AIA St. Louis Photography Contest – The contest is open to all registered architects,associate members of AIA, and student members of AIAS. The selected images will beused to illustrate the 2009 Rizzoli Architectural Engagement Calendar. The subject mustbe architectural and submitted in a slide format. To obtain forms and guidelines, visitwww.aia-stlouis.org. The submittal deadline is March 15.

2007 Brick in Architecture Awards Call for Entries – These awards showcase thebest non-residential work in clay face and paving brick from architects across thecountry in six categories: Commercial, Educational/Schools, Health Care Facilities,House of Worship, Municipal/Government, and Non-Residential Paving andLandscape Architecture. Winners will be published in a special insert in the Decemberissue of Architectural Record. The competition is conducted entirely online. Forcomplete information, visit www.gobrick.com/AwardsInfo. To start an entry, visitwww.gobrick.com/ArchitectureAwards.

Building Materials Reuse Association 2007 Awards – The Building Materials ReuseAssociation (BMRA) is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is tofacilitate building deconstruction and the reuse and recycling of building materials.Each year we honor those who have made a contribution to the field of deconstructionand building materials reuse. The BMRA is currently seeking nominations for twoannual awards: Deconstructor of the Year (www.union.wisc.edu/bmra/decon.html) andInnovative Deconstruction Project or Innovative Reused Building Material BusinessPractice (www.union.wisc.edu/bmra/innovative.html). Electronic submissions only.Submit to: [email protected]. Deadline for nominations is March 16, 2007.

Universal Design Hits Home: New Directions in Single Family Housing - VolunteerTour Leaders are needed to provide educational tours of the fully furnished PrinceWilliam County Universal Design Demonstration House, 10616 Poagues Battery Drive,Bristow, VA off Rte. 28/Nokesville Road. This is an opportunity to learn the ins andouts of Universal Design. The house was designed by Devereaux Architects and builtby Centex Homes in partnership with Prince William County to demonstrate thebenefits of incorporating Universal Design features into a new house. The house isopen for tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am until5:30 pm through the end of March 2007. For more information, please call Peg Hamil,703-792-6946 or email [email protected].


FYI...Little recently won an honorable mention in the Exemplary Sustainable BuildingsAwards, from the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), for the West Quadresidence complex at the University of South Carolina. The 500-bed facility is the largestsustainable residence hall in the world. The West Quad complex houses students in theEnvironmental Sciences Program, and acts as a teaching laboratory where studentsmonitor systems performance and energy usage for the building.

Davis Carter Scott received two distinguished design awards at the 20th annual Best ofNAIOP Awards. The first was an Award of Excellence for 2930 Eisenhower Avenue, inAlexandria, for Best Building Mid Rise. The second was a Green Construction - Award ofMerit for One & Two Potomac Yard, in Arlington, for Best Building, EnvironmentallyResponsible.

O’Donnell & Naccarato is the recipient of the 2006 Outstanding Engineer Award,presented by the Subcontractors Association of Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania.

Forrester Construction has been awarded two Mid-Atlantic Construction Best of 2006Awards. The first was for Best Retail Project for Agraria Restaurant, in Georgetown,designed by Adamstein & Demetriou and the second was an Award of Merit in theSports Category for the Germantown Indoor Swim Center, designed by Hughes GroupArchitects.

The Onyx Group recently began design work on three new commercial projects. TheWings, Pizza & Things restaurant will provide 2,300 sf of dining and entertainment spacewith a full service bar, game room and large screen televisions. The project is beingdelivered in collaboration with Hammerhead Construction based in Sterling via design/build. Two new animal hospital projects are also on the boards providing treatment andlong term care for pet owners in the Lansdowne and Leesburg areas. Rob Smedley, AIA,Director of Design for the Onyx Group, will be presenting to the Mechanical ContractorsAssociation of America (MCAA) National Convention on the subject of BuildingInformation Modeling (BIM).

Forrester Construction has been awarded the Design/Build Washington ChristianAcademy Phase I in Olney, MD, designed by Grimm + Parker Architects. The projectincludes a 60,000 sf academic building and 10,000 sf gymnasium. Construction began inJanuary. They have also been awarded the Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center in NortheastWashington, DC, designed by CORE. The building will be built for Silver LEEDCertification.

Daniel L. Moore, AIA recently joined Perkins + Will as a Principal in the HealthcarePractice Group in the firm’s Washington, DC office. His project experience includes themanagement, design and development of healthcare projects for such clients as theUniversity of Virginia Health System, Georgetown University Medical Center,Dimensions Healthcare, Loudoun Hospital Center, and the National Institutes of Health.

Rusty Meadows, AIA, Managing Principal in the Washington, DC office of Perkins +Will announces the following promotions: Gretchen Leigh – Senior Associate,Interiors; Bo Soon Kim – Associate, Interiors; Thomas Gregory – Associate, Interiors;Li Wang – Associate, Healthcare Interiors; Ken Lowery – Associate, Architecture; andLes Taylor – Associate, Architecture.

DMJMH&N announces the addition of Gregory Offner to its justice sector team. Offnerwill be headquartered in the Arlington office. He joins the firm as Vice President to leadthe justice sector construction management services initiative.

DMJM Design announces the addition of Athena Marie Dilullo as a marketingcoordinator in the Washington, DC office.

HITT Contracting is pleased to announce several recent promotions: Brian Krizpromoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Interiors; Jeremy Bardin promoted to VicePresident, Base Building; Michael Bellusci promoted to Vice President, Institutional;Drew Mucci promoted to Vice President, Law Firms; Nick Raico promoted to VicePresident, Healthcare; Kimberly Roy - Senior Project Manager, Base Building; MichaelRaine - Senior Project Manager, Institutional; John Parker - Senior Project Manager,Government; and Paige Davis - Senior Estimator, Preconstruction .

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) celebrated its new headquarters facilityrecently by announcing that the Perkins + Will-designed space has earned its highestsustainability rating – Platinum. The 25,000 sf facility is located at 1800 MassachusettsAvenue NW. Throughout the space, materials which draw notice include salvaged woodtimbers that create a screened forest wall in an elliptical conference room and the reuseof key elements from the old space, including glass panels, millwork and transactionalcounters. Offices and workstations are situated to maximize daylight access, withinboard workstations having direct access to perimeter windows. Mechanical, electricaland plumbing systems provide the infrastructure to complement the architectural designand the goals of USGBC.



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