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Academy of Architecture for Justice (AAJ)
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The New England Academy of Architecture for Justice (NE-AAJ) is the New England affiliate of the AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice, a national network of architects, justice-facilities clients and others interested in the design of courthouses and other justice-related projects. The NE-AAJ is a networking forum for sharing new ideas and best practices among those involved in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of justice facilities throughout New England. Justice facilities include courthouses, corrections facilities, and public safety facilities, such as police and fire stations.
Co-chairs: Jenn Campbell Assoc. AIA, LEED AP (617-727-4015 x387) and Liz Minnis AIA (617-727-4015 x566).
For more information about AIA’s national Academy of Architecture for Justice, visit www.aia.org/caj.
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Join the NE-AAJ Steering Committee
We are looking for people who have ideas about what NE-AAJ can do to serve members and who are willing to get involved in organizing events. If you are interested in taking an active role on the NE-AAJ Steering Committee, please write jenn.campbell@state.ma.us or liz.minnis@state.ma.us
What is slated for 2009-2010?
- Tours of courthouses and corrections facilities
- Roundtable discussions
- Guest speaker presentations
- Courtroom mock-up workshop
If you are interested in helping to organize any events, please contact jenn.campbell@state.ma.us or liz.minnis@state.ma.us
Toward A Zero Net Energy Courthouse
Finegold Alexander + Associates and Arup will share their story about designing a Zero Net Energy (ZNE) demonstration project: a 246,000 GSF courthouse in Lowell. The lesson is about how an integrated design process with ambitious sustainable goals may change architecture.
July 30, 5:30 pm, The Architects Building, 52 Broad Street, Boston, MA
RSVP to: rsvp@architects.org
AAJ 2009 Conference: “Beyond the Horizon: The Next Generation of Justice”
SAVE THE DATE!
October 7-10, 2009
Chicago
Other News
- If you have never attended Andrea Leers’ course, the New American Courthouse, at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, check it out. The July 26 -31 course is attended by professionals from across the country and covers the evolution of courthouse design; urban design forces shaping the courthouse; planning for the needs of judges, court staff, and the public; design strategies for the multi-courtroom courthouse; and the interaction of architect, users, and project administrators in the design process. Highlights included tours of local courthouses as well as presentations by Leslie Shepherd, chief architect of the GSA, Ed Feiner, former chief architect of the GSA, and the Honorable Douglas P. Wheelock, U.S. District Court Judge.
- Congratulations to Goody Clancy and Associates Inc, of Boston, which received a Special Citation in the AAJ’s 2008 Justice Facilities Review for their Wheeling Federal Building and U.S. District Courthouse for the GSA. Awards were published in March of 2008.
- For pithy articles and news items on courthouse and corrections design, please see the newest AAJ Journal online
- For ongoing updates regarding Massachusetts justice projects, please see “Current and Completed DCAM Projects” on the DCAM website
- An interesting report on spending on prisons in the US
- An interesting article on a new model of corrections architecture
- AAJ’s 2008 Conference - Sustainability/Design/Delivery/Practice in San Francisco
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Access Committee
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Architects, accessibility advocates, codes officials and others engaged in universal design issues gather monthly for lunch at the BSA to enhance understanding among all professionals in the building industry of the state and federal accessible design and construction standards through training programs, publications and other resources. This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at noon at the BSA. For more information, call/write Katie McGuinness, Assoc. AIA (617-641-2802).
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Administration & HR Wizards
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Design-firm administrators with human-resources and/or other administrative and office management responsibilities meet monthly at the BSA to exchange information on a broad range of design-firm management issues. This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at the BSA. For more information, call/write Rose Fiore, Assoc. AIA (617-368-3420) or Sue Metzinger (617-542-1025).
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Architects/Engineers Network
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This a network for architects and engineers interested in discussing how to develop interdisciplinary initiatives that serve both professions.For more information, contact the BSA. This network is not currently active.
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Architecture for Humanity Boston
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This group promotes architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises. Architecture for Humanity creates opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities in need. For more information, call/write Michael McHugh AIA (617-437-6262).
BSA Task Force to End Homelessness merges with Architecture for Humanity Boston
The BSA Task Force to End Homelessness (TFEH) and the Boston chapter of Architecture for Humanity (AFHB) have merged and will continue working together under the AFHB umbrella. The two groups have collaborated in the past on several initiatives, including projects with Shelter Inc., Bikes Not Bombs, and TEEN LEEP.
The TFEH was founded in 1986 by John Wilson FAIA to address the issue of homelessness in Boston and the architectural community’s lack of response to the problem. Since then, the group has provided pro bono planning, design, outreach, and advocacy services to non-profit and other community groups grappling with the problem of homelessness. In 1996, Wilson was awarded the prestigious national Whitney Young Jr. Award for his work. I joined the group in 1990 and became a co-chair in 2004.
Architecture for Humanity, founded in 1999 by Cameron Sinclair and Kate Stohr, was created to promote architectural and design solutions to global, social, and humanitarian crises through competitions, workshops, educational forums, partnerships with aid organizations, and other activities.
The local component, Architecture for Humanity Boston, was organized in 2004 by Wentworth Institute of Technology instructors Lora Kim and Jay Weber, Harvard GSD students Hye-Young Chung and Emily Farnham, designer Niveen Sayeed, and me. In 2005, we created a competition on Emergency Housing Ideas and sent the entries to the national AFH and exhibited them at Build Boston 2005. AFHB is currently run by five board members including Kim, Chung, Farnham, and Fatima Sayeed.
Since that initial collaboration, these two groups have continued to work so well together that a marriage between them seemed natural. We welcome the participation of everyone—professionals, design instructors, students, architects, engineers, BSA members and allies and nonmembers. AFHB meets on the second Thursday of each month (except August and December) at 6:30 pm at The Architects Building, 52 Broad Street in downtown Boston. With questions, thoughts or ideas, write Michael McHugh at architectmchugh@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.afhb.org or www.architectureforhumanity.org.
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Asian/Asian American Designers Forum
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The Asian/Asian American Designers Forum is for designers of all backgrounds to connect and network based on a common personal and/or professional interest in Asian design and the advancement of Asian/Asian American designers. Additionally, the AAADF promotes and supports good design in Asian/Asian American communities (through workshops, forums, professional development, and outreach). Meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at The Architects Building. For more information, contact Kitty Li or Rose Mary Su.
We are also keeping an on-line forum at LinkedIn to facilitate off-meeting activities. You can search LinkedIn with our group name “Asian-American Architects Forum”.
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Audit Committee
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This board-level BSA committee engages external auditors annually to review, audit and otherwise examine and offer recommendations on the financial management operations of the BSA. For more information, contact Tom Keane (617-951-1433 x220).
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Boston Gay and Lesbian Architects and Designers
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Originally established in 1991, BGLAD has enjoyed several incarnations. This professional network is open to everyone -- architects, interior designers, contractors, engineers, landscape architects and anyone else with an interest in the broad range of career/networking and other professional and social issues/activities sponsored by this network. This network is not currently active. For more information, contact the BSA.
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BSA/AGC/ABC Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Committee
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This committee brings architects, contractors, and other project team members together to explore the opportunities and challenges of IPD and to clarify and enrich the IPD process through examination of case studies, contract documents and other tools.
We meet the first Wednesdays of each month from 8:30-10:30 am. For questions, write/call co-chairs John Tocci/781-935-5500 or Chris Leary/617-491-6450
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BSA/SCUP College & University Roundtable
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The BSA/SCUP College & University Roundtable consists of designers, planners and administrators addressing a broad range of college and university planning and design issues. The Roundtable is a collaboration of the BSA and the Society of College and University Planners (SCUP).
Monthly meetings: third Thursdays at 7:30 am. To stay informed on meeting topics and schedule updates, subscribe to this committee's email announcements.To attend an event, please fill out this registration form. There is no cost for BSA or SCUP members; the cost for non-members is $10 in advance or $20 at the door.
Co-chairs: Debi Lacey McDonald AIA (617-742-5440) and Donna Denio, Affil. BSA, SCUP (781-910-1921)
For more information on SCUP's North Atlantic Chapter, visit its website.
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Building Systems Committee
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The BSA Building Systems Committee consists of architects, contractors, engineers and others interested in zero-net-energy buildings and the advantages and disadvantages of concrete, log, modular, SIPS, panelized and other building systems in residential and commercial construction practices. We focus on costs and benefits, factory technologies, safety, architectural and engineering design, CAD, codes and related issues.
Monthly meetings: second Thursdays at noon at The Architects Building. To stay informed on meeting topics and schedule updates, subscribe to this committee's email announcements.
Chair: Michelle Roberts (978-868-0247).
Building Systems Committee sponsored by:
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Business Management & Finance Committee
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Those with design-firm financial-management responsibilities gather monthly to share information on management issues/tools/problems, etc. This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at noon at the BSA. For more information, contact Mike Rogers.
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 May 2009 Presentation
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Cape and Islands Network
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This informal network of Cape and Islands architects and allied professionals gathers regularly in Hyannis and occasionally elsewhere for evening workshops on a range of design, practice, marketing, and other issues of significance to those living and practicing on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Meets monthly. For more information, contact Mary-Ann Agresti AIA or Chris Cannon AIA.
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Career Resources Network
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The BSA career resources network is an open forum for discussion on how the economy is affecting you. This group is a great way to network with like-minded professionals and discuss the current challenges in the economy. If you are currently unemployed, working at a firm that is experiencing financial challenges or otherwise interested in keeping your career moving forward, join us. For more information, contact John Chase 617-951-1433 x242.
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China Committee
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The BSA China Committee explores the challenges facing international architectural firms practicing in China, with the goal of helping Boston-based firms pursue projects there. Discussion topics include practice-related issues like navigating cultural differences, marketing and legal concerns. The group typically meets on the first Friday of odd months at noon at 52 Broad Street. For more information, contact Chong-Zi Chen or 917-345-4506. Click here to find the next meeting!
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Codes Committee
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The BSA Codes Committee welcomes your participation in pursuing the following objectives: the adoption of the International Family of Codes in Massachusetts with a minimum of local amendments; increased cooperation and communication on code issues with builders, property owners, and other contributors to the built environment; education of and outreach to architects and other design professionals regarding code content and adoption. This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 am at the BSA. For more information, call/write Vernon Woodworth AIA (617-523-8227 x225).
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Common Boston
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This active programming network of young professionals in many design and design-related professions is dedicated to increasing public interest and engagement in the built environment. Working in partnership with other community organizations, we create a wide variety of public events to raise awareness of the importance of the built environment in our daily lives. Our efforts culminate each year in a weekend of open buildings, neighborhood tours, public forms, and design charrettes, providing an opportunity for professionals, residents, and visitors to engage with new places and to interact with the people who shape Boston. For more information, contact Justin Crane, Associate AIA jcrane@c7a.com 617-492-7000 x207 or Alyson Fletcher , Assoc. AIA alyson.fletcher@gmail.com 617-492-6060.
Visit Common Boston
Common Boston Neighborhood Photography Project
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Construction Administration Roundtable
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Architects, owners/clients, owners representatives, contractors, and everyone else in the industry with an interest in CA gather monthly at the BSA to share experiences and information that increase the effectiveness of CA on all project types. Guest speakers, roundtable discussions and other formats shape these discussions. This group meets on the second Friday of every month at 8:00 am at the BSA. For more information, contact Gary Davis (781-228-9753).
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Design for Aging Committee
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This is a network of New England architects and allies in the building industry and in related industries focusing on the dissemination of knowledge and design innovations related to facilities for our aging population.
This committee meets at 5:15 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For more information, contact Jim Warner FAIA ( Jim Warner 603-436-2551) or Ruth Neeman AIA (Ruth Neeman AIA 978-371-1945)
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Disaster Advisory Group
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This group is developing a network of Massachusetts architects and allied professionals who can be called upon during natural or other environmental disasters to provide immediate professional assistance to residents of the Commonwealth. For more information, call/write Kurt Yeghian (617-247-9161).
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Emerging Professionals Network
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This informal network of emerging professionals in the design and building industry meets regularly for networking and professional development. The network sponsors quarterly networking/social events, educational programs and a monthly electronic newsletter. Beginning 2009, EPNet meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. EPNet is chaired by Nick Lively
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EPNet
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Ethics Committee
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Historically, this committee has served solely as a mediating service for those bringing complaints against architects under the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. More recently, the Committee has become more active in the development of ethics-based educational programming for architects and the broader application of professional ethics to all aspects of our industry. For more information, contact Joe Pryse AIA
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Fellows Committee
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This committee is composed of BSA members of the AIA College of Fellows. Its role is to design events and programs aimed specifically at Fellows. For more information, call/write Gary Graham FAIA (617-423-9399 x215), Tony Tappe FAIA (617-451-0200 x201) or Jane Weinzapfel FAIA (617-423-5711).
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Feng Shui Network
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This network of designers, educators and others interested in the practice of feng shui meets monthly to extend the understanding and application of feng shui principles in contemporary design. The sharing of knowledge, ideas and experience is at the core of this network as it explores the current academic and professional approaches to feng shui. This network meets on first Wednesdays at noon (no meetings in July or August). For more information, contact Yih-Ping Chang (617-969-7278 x143) or Mary Roberts (617-653-0730).
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Healthcare Facilities Committee
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A group of architects working in this field has developed an excellent series of monthly meetings with public officials and other health professionals to examine design policy, regulations and related issues. This group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:15 pm at the BSA. For more information, call/write Todd Hanson AIA (603-436-2551) or Bob Mannix AIA (617-796-8152).
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Honors & Awards
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This BSA committee of elected members identifies candidates for BSA and national AIA recognition. For more information, contact Ann Fienman (617-951-1433 x233).
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Information Resource Wizards
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This group of information professionals meets regularly at the BSA. We share ideas and best practices related to the creation and stewardship of assets and resources generated by or pertaining to the fields of Design and Construction. This group meets on the fourth Thursday of every odd month (except July and August) at noon. Anyone with corresponding interests is welcome. For more information, call/write Erin Heath (617-475-4000).
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L. Kemmer Thesis: Information Management Professionals and Programs (PDF)
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Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture
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This National IFRAA-affiliated group focuses on the aesthetic complexity, technical challenges and client interactions involved in the design of religious facilities. Group activities include technical presentations, design discussions and project site visits. For more information, contact Peter Nobile III, AIA, LEED AP or Christopher Whittle
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Interior Architecture Committee
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This committee offers an opportunity for architects, interior designers and other design professionals to discuss our respective approaches to interior architecture and design. Meetings focus on sharing projects, solutions and details, presentations by guest speakers, and discussions about how architects and interior designers can best integrate their skills.
This committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at noon.For more information, For more information, contact Aaron Weinert AIA or Diana Siebenaler.
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Intern-Development Program (IDP)
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The Committee on IDP assists interns, mentors and supervisors as well as firms and schools in responding to Massachusetts's mandatory IDP requirement. The committee is a resource for IDP related questions and issues. Facilitating IDP coordination through firms, helping interns find professional advisors and sponsoring IDP-related workshops are among the committee's roles. New members are welcome. For more information, call/write Jonathan M. Taylor, Assoc. AIA (617-850-6565).
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International Committee
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Since 1985, the BSA has been actively involved in professional exchanges with the republics of the former Soviet Union, countries of the Far East and other nations. Increasingly, New England architects are working abroad. Among other things, this group seeks to understand and to broaden international markets for design professionals through informal monthly gatherings led by those architects and others currently working abroad. This group meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 pm at the BSA. For more information, call/write Estelle Jackson, Assoc. AIA (617-723-8668).
 Connect with the International Committee on LinkedIn.
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IT Wizards
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Those with firm responsibilities that include IT development and management gather monthly to share information on new technologies and other IT issues. This group meets on the second Wednesday of odd months (January, March, May, September, November) at noon at the BSA. For more information, call/write Bruce Harrington (617-527-0908).
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Large Firm Roundtable
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The BSA Large Firm Roundtable addresses contemporary issues that affect large building-industry firms, including current trends in the marketplace, business practices and technological innovations that improve competitiveness, promoting architecture to the public and taking the lead in sustainability efforts. Our first meeting is December 14, 2009. Contact committee co-chairs Steven Brittan or Len Cubellis AIA for details.
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Marketing/PR Wizards
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The BSA Marketing/PR Wizards consists of architecture, engineering and construction-firm marketing and public relations personnel that cover a range of business development topics relevant to the Massachusetts building community.
Monthly meetings: fourth Wednesdays at The Architects Building. To stay informed on meeting topics and schedule updates, subscribe to this committee's email announcements.
Co-chairs: Alisa Kahn (617-575-4261) and Susan Elmore (617-844-2123)
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Membership Enrichment Committee
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The Membership Enrichment Committee of the Boston Society of Architects focuses on the diverse concerns of the BSA/AIA membership, sponsoring activities, advising on issues, and generating ideas that foster professional growth. We strive to act as advocates for all members within the chapter and the profession, involve our current membership in BSA activities, and attract new members to the BSA community. Our range of past projects includes Mentoring Seminar, Night of a Dozen Parties, Annual All-Committee Meeting, and Member Surveys.
Although its core members are elected, the Committee invites all members to participate in Committee meetings. This group meets on the first Friday of every month at noon at the BSA. For more information, contact Treff LaFleche, AIA
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Mentoring Network
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Recently the Fellows Committee established a mentoring program at the BSA. Goals are to provide young designers with mentors outside of their own firm, resources for mentors, information for firms to start their own in-house mentoring programs, and opportunities for firms to receive mentoring from other BSA firms. For more information and questions, please contact Tom Robinson, AIA (617-599-3054).
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MetroWest Network
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Architects and allied professionals in Boston's western suburbs gather monthly for informal information exchanges, workshops, social events and other networking opportunities to address a broad range of practice challenges and opportunities. Meeting times vary; meeting venues are in metrowest cities and towns. For more information, contact Chris Milford (781-431-2400) or Kim Richards (978-443-7888 x102).
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Museum and Exhibit Design Committee
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The purpose of this committee is to offer design professionals opportunities to investigate this fascinating and complex building type. We will explore museum and exhibit design on a micro and macro level by talking with industry consultants and designers, exploring case studies, and offering recommended reading. This is also an opportunity to network, share resources, and remain current with trends in museum design in a very relaxed atmosphere.
Participation/feedback/ideas for the group are encouraged and always welcome. All members and friends throughout the building industry are welcome to join us. First meeting is 2/25/09. Regular meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6pm. For more information, contact Aisha Densmore-Bey, Assoc. AIA 857-225-5107.
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Nominating Committee
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Members elected to this committee identify candidates for seats on the BSA Board of Directors and on various elective committees/delegations. For more information, contact Ann Fienman (617-951-1433 x233).
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Owners' Project Managers (OPMs) for K–12 Schools Committee
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This sister group to the BSA’s K-12 Educational Facilities Committee addresses the owners project managers (OPM) relationship with public school construction and the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Among other topics, the committee addresses the evolving procurement and other procedures of the MSBA. Join OPMs at the monthly committee meetings for discussion among group members and with guest speakers.
For more information, contact Paul V. Griffin (617-429-5100).
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Performing Arts Design Committee
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This network of designers, contractors, clients, and other industry professionals addresses the planning, design, and construction of performing arts facilities. Discussions will enhance the group’s understanding of architecture and its technical systems as they relate to the function of these spaces. Sample topics include past successes, current best practices, and anticipated future trends, with some meetings taking place on project sites. All are welcome to attend. For more information, write/call Tom McGraw Assoc. AIA (617-499-8043).
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Placemaking Network
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This network of planning and design professionals explores the creation of successful public realms through an interdisciplinary dialogue among urban planners, landscape designers, architects, public art/design professionals and others with an interest in these issues. This group meets on the 4th monday of each month, noon-2:00 pm. No meetings in August or December. For more information, call/write Christina Lanzl (617-879-7973).
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Professional Appointments Committee
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This committee responds to requests from the Commonwealth and from cities and towns throughout Massachusetts to appoint or nominate architects to serve on volunteer, public designer-selection, planning, historic district, or similar bodies. For more information, call/write Eric White (617-951-1433 x225).
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Public Art Initiative
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Previously called Percent for Art, this is a network of architects, artists, public officials and other interested professionals seeking to revive the Commonwealth's commitment to require that total construction costs for all public buildings and spaces include a specific percentage for the acquisition/installation of two- and three-dimensional works of art.
For more information, call/write Rosalyn Elder AIA / 617-227-1100.
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Recommended Practices Task Force
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This group of architects, contractors, attorneys and allied professionals focuses on project-delivery issues and project-delivery systems through workshops, publications, and other tools of value to practitioners. For more information, call/write Mary Gately (781-235-2680), Jack Hobbs AIA (617-778-0900), or Peter Kuttner FAIA (617-492-7000).
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Research Grants in Architecture Committee
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In 2004 then-president Brian Healy AIA and board member Carol Burns AIA developed a first-time program to make grants available to architects, educators and others in the building industry interested in enriching the body of knowledge in the field of architecture through research. This is now an annual grants program. For more information, call/write Nancy Jenner (617-951-1433 x227).
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Residential Design Committee
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Architects and other designers gather monthly to address the full range of residential design, technology, firm management and related issues. This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month (except July and August) at 8:00 am at the BSA. For more information, write/call Tom Downer AIA (617-491-2519) or Frank Shirley AIA (617-547-3355) .
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BSA Residential Design Committee
Notification of Amendments to the
7th Edition One and Two Family Dwelling Code
As of 22 December, 2008
Go to the BBRS News link found on right side of the DPS home page at www.mass.gov/dps , then click Building Code 780CMR.
Comments:
- Be sure to check the ERRATA section for important corrections.
- New Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency requirements reference the IECC 2006 with the 2007 Supplement only available at www.iccsafe.org
- BBRS monthly meeting agendas and minutes can also be found on the BBRS site.
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Rotch Scholarship/Studio Committee
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The Rotch Traveling Scholarship and Rotch Traveling Studio are both grants programs designed to enrich the professional development of young architects and architecture students. For more information, visit www.rotchscholarship.org, call/write Sarah Nastasia (617-951-1433 x223).
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Smart Growth Alliance
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This network was established in 2005 to succeed the Regional Design Committee and to coordinate the activities of the BSA’s Civic Initiative for a Liveable New England and the statewide Smart Growth Alliance, which includes the BSA and other environmental/planning associations. For more information, contact Eric White (617-951-1433 x225).
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Sustainability Education Committee (formerly Architectural Education Committee)
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This network—of educators, practitioners and other industry professionals and students interested in the meaning, implications and ramifications of an ecological mindset—is centered on the assumption that learning is continuous through life, and learning about climate change is essential for everybody. Awareness is the beginning of this process of acquiring ecological literacy, followed by an accumulation of knowledge and thereafter mastery of how to practice one’s profession in order to mitigate rather than aggravate climate change. The activities of the committee encompass lectures by experts in their respective fields to broadcast cutting-edge tools, skills and methods.
For more information, contact Peter Papesch AIA (617-267-6598).
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Urban Design Committee
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Boston's development and design are always primary issues for us and this committee is the key actor. All urban design issues are among this committee's concerns: design-review, BRA consultation, the future of a great city. The committee typically establishes "focus teams" (smaller groups of members and allies) to focus on single, significant projects such as the redevelopment of City Hall Plaza, the Boston seaport redevelopment proposal, Mass. Pike air-rights development, etc. This group meets on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm at the BSA to view and discuss presentations about interesting urban design projects in Boston and around the world. For more information, call/write Peter Smith, Assoc. AIA (617-233-6071) or John Stebbins AIA (617-492-7000).
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Vectorworks Users Group
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This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month (except in July, August, and November) to share information on the uses of Vectorworks in the building industry. All practitioners at every level of familiarity with this software are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Tom Parks (617-459-8579) or Brian Hores (617-894-8482)
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Women In Design Boston
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Who We Are
As a network of the Boston Society of Architects, Women In Design Boston celebrates and encourages the success & leadership roles of women in the design community of the greater Boston area. Whether you practice architecture, interiors, landscape, graphic, or industrial design, are an independent artist, or are currently advancing your design degree, we all share a like-minded passion for innovation & strive for continued inspiration in our lives, work, and through those relationships we form with other women. WID’s interdisciplinary nature enhances our commitment to professional development, mentoring and community engagement and creates an accessible avenue for discourse and collegiality. Our networking platforms, professional conferences, and involvement in the annual Women In Design Conference at Build Boston highlight current projects, lectures & design issues, while showcasing the wide-ranging talents this eclectic & fun group of females has to offer.
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For more information, contact Gabrielle Schuller, Assoc. AIA 617-895-1204, Sashya Thind Fernandes LEED AP 617-782-0833 or Gwen Zajdel, Assoc. AIA .
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Women Principals Network
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There are approximately 300 women principals in Boston-area architecture firms and all those interested gather quarterly for camaraderie and to explore topics ranging from firm leadership, mentoring, design and issues of the advancement of women to leadership roles in the profession.
In September 2009, the Boston Women Principals Network organized a national AIA Women's Leadership Summit in Chicago attended by 150 women from all over the country. Past AIA president Kate Schwennsen FAIA provided the keynote address, and panel discussions and breakout sessions were tailored to the concerns affecting women in the profession today. Locally, our group hosted sessions in 2009 to discuss staffing during challenging times, firm leadership structure, how to achieve diversity and design inspiration. We also hosted a jump-start event to the BSA Women In Design Network mentoring program.
Meetings are typically on Friday mornings and are hosted by a different firm each quarter.
For more information, contact Jeanne Lukenda ASLA or Janet Ross AIA.
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YouthVisions Committee
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This group works with public school faculty and students to integrate design into school curricula and develops and implements scores of similar “outreach” programs. For more information, contact Polly Carpenter AIA (617-492-8266).
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