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President’s Message AIA 2009 Annual Meeting Annual Sponsor Picnic Annual Associate Picnic Urban Nights AIA Dayton Golf Outing Miami University AIAS Report Green Bytes
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US Needs Plan To Tame Debts Soon, Experts Say WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. government must craft a plan next year to get its ballooning debt under control or face possible panic in financial markets, a bipartisan panel of budget experts said in a report on Monday. Though the government should hold off on immediate tax hikes and spending cuts to avoid harming the fragile economic recovery, it will need to make such painful changes by 2012 in order to keep debt at a manageable 60 percent of GDP by 2018, according to the Peterson-Pew Commission on Budget Reform. Without action, investors could lose confidence in the United States, driving down the dollar and forcing up interest rates, said the former lawmakers and budget officials who crafted the report. That could cause a sharp decrease in the country’s standard of living. article continued on page 4
President’s Message Timothy J. Bement, AIA
Recently I spent a weekend visiting the town where I grew-up: Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Yes, the former home of Rolling Rock Beer (recently purchased by Anheuser-Busch) and home of golf legend Arnold Palmer. It was an experience visiting a place that I knew so well as a kid, but seldom visit today since none of my family lives there now. It was fun taking my kids around and showing them my old stomping grounds: the elevated four-track railroad line that connects Pittsburgh to Philadelphia that we gravitated to as kids, the parking area around the Rolling Rock brewery that was great for bike-riding, and my elementary school playground that was directly across the street from the brewery. There were days on the playground where the air was so thick with the rather putrid smell of brewing hops that t I told myself there was no way I would ever drink Rolling Rock beer! Of course, I had a different view of the world once onc in college, and am actually quite fond of the brew, especially with a twist of lime! The most disturbing part of the trip ip was discovering that my childhood home and family’s former business is now sitting empty and neglected. Our business ness was Bement’s Flower Flo er Shoppe S op and an we lived on the second se floor above the storefront. The same year I started college e at the University of Cincinnati, Cin nn my m parents par decided to sell the t business along with the name and move to North Carolina. na. For the next 20 years, yea , Bement’s B me s Flower F Shoppe continued contin to thrive. Recently however, for reasons still unknown, n, the doors were shuttered, er the th sign sig removed, rem and landscaping allowed to whither away. Driving down the street and seeing the 140 year-old structure st ctu in n that at condition c made me want to lobby to have it placed chitecture” list. It was an n empty e pty feeling eel be archit on the “Most Endangered Architecture” because a piece of architecture that was an important mportant to anyone. Hopefully ope lly someone me ne new will see it as an opportunity op part of my past is no longer important in the future. re is such an inherent piece in the construct ru of our memories. We are a attached to places emoIt’s amazing how architecture sce or sound can instantly tionally, the impression theyy make on us and how we choose to remember them. A familiar scent e and time in our minds. take us back to a fond place e places, our family finished our Pennsylvania reunion tour by visitin Speaking of impressionable visiting Fallingwater. It was the e air was crisp, the sunlight warm m and a soothing and the home was just j height of the fall season: the as depicted in all of ering gracefully amidst the autumn leaves. What I found most enjoyable enjo the coffee table books: hovering was watching my 10 w strongly linked to the year old son Isaac’s reaction to the house. In fact, his experiential appreciation of the home was n in the gift shop immediately before the tour. Since Isaac’s life pretty p Lego model of it he had seen much revolves around t Lego company had designed a model of the home made the ssignifi ifican Legos, the sheer fact that the cance of the architecture essive to him. I believe that as Isaac toured Fallingwater, he was imagining imag ning himself him that much more impressive inside the Lego ously experiencing e eriencing the real thing. thing model while simultaneously gners, we e have ave such an important role in making spaces and forms forms that th shape shap the memories for As architects and designers, s one of the many ny rewards of the profession. On days when yo ay question your sanity for others. That in itself is you may n, remember remem er that that your passion for what you do will make a lasting lastin impression impressio on those who are choosing a life in design, njoy every minute te of it! destined to experience it. Enjoy tact me at tim.bement@app-arch.com. ent@ @app-arch.com. h om As always, feel free to contact Timothy J. Bement, AIA AIA Dayton President
Contributors: Tim Bement, AIA, Bill Williams, AIA, Jim Faulkner, AIA, Jane Treiber, Shawn Hicks Graphic Editor: Lou Graham, Matrix Architects Editors: Jim Faulkner, AIA, Jane Treiber
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AIA Dayton 2009 Board Members PRESIDENT: Tim Bement, AIA App Architecture, Inc. 615 Woodside Drive Englewood, OH 45322 Phone: 937-836-8898, ext. 31 Fax: 937-832-3696 Email: tim.bement@app-arch.com PRESIDENT ELECT: Barry Buckman, AIA Rogero Buckman Architects 123 Webster Street Studio 4 Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-225-5122 Fax: 937-225-5123 Email: bbuckman@rbaoh.com SECRETARY: Jim Faulkner, AIA Matrix Architects, Inc. 249 Wayne Avenue Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-224-7700 Fax: 937-224-7125 Email: jfaulkner@matrixarchitects.com TREASURER: Julie Sabourin, AIA Garmann Miller Architects P.O. Box 71 Minster, OH 45865 Phone: 419-628-4240 Fax: 419-628-4299 Email: jsabourin@garmannmiller.com
DIRECTORS: Matt Franklin, AIA Levin Porter Associates, Inc. 24 N. Jefferson Street Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-224-1931 Fax: 937-224-3091 Email: mfranklin@levin-porter.com Fernando Oseguera, AIA App Architecture 615 Woodside Drive Englewood, OH 45322 Phone: 937-836-8898 Fax: 937-832-3696 Email: fernando.oseguers@app-arch.com ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: Ward Scantlin, Associate AIA John Poe Architects 116 East Third Street Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-461-3290 Fax: 937-461-0260 Email: wscantlin@johnpoe.com Laura McCaffrey, Associate AIA 10480 Grand Vista Drive Dayton, OH 45458 Phone: 937-885-6774 Fax: 937-232-6849 Email: lmccaffrey@sbcglobal.net
AIA OHIO DIRECTOR: Alan Moody, AIA, LEED AP Lorenz Williams, Inc. 434 E. First Street Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-223-6500 Fax: 937-461-2934 Email: amoody@lorwil.com PAST PRESIDENT: Bill Williams, AIA Levin Porter Associates, Inc. 24 North Jefferson Street Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-224-1931 Fax: 937-224-3091 Email: bwilliams@levin-porter.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jane Treiber Mailing: P.O. Box 342 West Milton, OH 45383 Shipping: 28 Lowry Dr. West Milton, OH 45383 Phone: 937-291-1913 Fax: 937-698-6153 Email: jane_treiber@aiadayton.org
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2009 Annual Meeting A Time For Reflection on the Past and a Focus on the Future Submitted by Jane Treiber, Executive Director AIA Dayton conducted its annual meeting and election of officers on October 22 at the Dayton Cultural Center. The meeting opened with a moment of silence in memory of Jeffrey Wray, AIA, who passed away suddenly in June. Tim Bement, AIA, President, presented The Year in Review, and each officer and director reported on their committee accomplishments. You may read all of the reports for 2009 by going to http://www.aiadayton. org/pdf/2009AnnualMeetingReports. pdf. The following members were elected to office for 2010: • President, Barry Buckman, AIA • President Elect, Jim Faulkner, AIA • Treasurer, Julie Sabourin, AIA (2nd year of a two-year term) • Secretary, Matthew Sauer, AIA (Twoyear term) • Past President, Tim Bement, AIA • Professional Director, Matt Franklin, AIA • Professional Director, Fernando Oseguera, AIA • Associate Director, Natalie Snyder, Associate AIA • Associate Director, Laura McCaffrey, Associate AIA • AIA Ohio Director, Alan Moody, AIA (2nd year of a 3-year term)
Barry Buckman, New President
Matt Franklin, Professtional Director
President Bement expressed his appreciation to Bill Williams, AIA, Past President, and to Ward Scantlin, Associate AIA, Associate Director, for their years of service to the Board. Both will be leaving the Board at the end of 2009.
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Annual Sponsor Picnic Submitted by Jane Treiber, Executive Director
Siebenthaler’s Park-Like Setting Scene of Annual Sponsor Picnic AIA Dayton’s annual Sponsor Appreciation Picnic was held at the Siebenthaler Cabin in Beavercreek on September 17 and was attended by 55 AIA Dayton members, guests and sponsors. Perfect weather, pre-dinner libations, and a great grilled steak dinner contributed to the evening’s success. All the AIA Dayton Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors in attendance were recognized and certificates presented. Jeff Siebenthaler, a Professional Affiliate member of the Chapter, and the designers and crew and Duck Patrol of The Siebenthaler Company were gracious hosts. In a year such as this, when many architectural firms and their construction-related vendors and other supplier companies have experienced hardship, it was good to kick back and relax and enjoy an AIA Dayton tradition. Many, many thanks to the sponsors of AIA Dayton, including:
SILVER SPONSORS Acoustical Systems Kirker Kubala, Inc. *NEW IN 2009 McGraw Hill/Dodge Parkside/Dupont Tyvec Spohn Associates Inc.
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PLATINUM SPONSORS: Pella Windows Snyder Brick and Block Pella
GOLD SPONSORS Contech Design Incorporated Elastizell Systems Inc/Command Roofing Elements IV Interiors Heapy Engineering *UPGRADED FROM SILVER TO GOLD IN 2009 JMD Architectural Products Inc. *NEW IN 2009 KLH Engineers *BRAND NEW FOR 2010 Prater Engineering Real Art Design Group Salem Office Supply Shook Construction Shell and Meyer Associates Selvaggio, Teske, and Associates
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Sponsor Picnic Cont’d. Annual Associate Picnic Submitted by Ward Scantlin, Associate AIA
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Annual Associate AIA Picnic Relieves The Rainy Day Blues The Third Annual Associate AIA Picnic was held on September 24th and not even the unseasonal rain could dampen the enthusiasm of the AIA Dayton Associates and Board members at the annual Associate AIA Picnic. The event was held on the Rooftop Terrace of the Firefly Building, home of Rogero Buckman Architects. Fortunately, the terrace has a partial roof over the picnic tables, where a spread of fine “Bar-B-Q and fixens” was enjoyed by all.
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To their credit, all who made reservations showed up for the picnic in the rain, and organizer Ward Scantlin, Assoc AIA, John Poe Architects, rewarded their efforts with gift certificates to Outback Restaurant and Starbucks, courtesy of Jay Haffner, Pella Sales. The lending library materials were reviewed and discussed, as was the new ARE 4.0 testing requirements. Also a lot of discussion seemed to be directed to topics which are affecting the profession today. The introduction of BIM by firms in the Miami Valley and its’ merits or drawbacks depending on one’s point of view was an interesting topic of discussion. Also the introduction of LEED 2009 and the upcoming Pecha Kucha Night on November 6th generated spirited conversation. Even though attendance was down from last year and this was probably due to the weather, a good time and good food was enjoyed by all. See you all next year!
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Urban Nights Submitted by Tim Bement, AIA
On September 11, 2009, AIA Dayton took community outreach to a new level by creating an interactive public art project in Downtown Dayton during Urban Nights. A ten foot long by four foot high multilayered plywood bas relief of the Dayton skyline was the canvas. Hundreds of pieces of building elements, finish materials, and electrical components were the media. AIA Dayton volunteers spent the evening interacting and encouraging the general public of all ages to select the piece(s) of their
choosing and helping them place it in the location of their choice on the sculpture. A wonderful mosaic of color and texture from recycled materials depicting the Dayton skyline was the result! The artwork is currently being displayed at 8 N. Main Street in downtown Dayton.
Associate AIA, Julie Sabourin, AIA, Bill Williams, AIA, Jim Faulkner, AIA, Matt Franklin, AIA, Jane Treiber, and Shawn Hicks.
Special thanks to Vaughn Commercial Interiors for donating the plywood and expertise to create the skyline, Franklin Cabinet for donating materials, The Downtown Dayton Partnership, Fernando Osequera, AIA, Dan McNulty,
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AIA Dayton Golf Outing Submitted by Bill Williams, AIA
The Eighteenth Annual AIA Dayton Golf Outing was a successful event once again thanks to this year’s golfers and generous support from our outing sponsors. Over 100 golfers enjoyed a sunny day at Bellbrook’s Sugar Valley Country Club. They started the day with a delicious City Barbeque lunch sponsored by Shook Construction. Golf carts were sponsored by JMD Architectural Products and Shell + Meyer Associates. After the 1:00 shotgun start, players competed over 18 holes of golf as they quenched their thirst at various beverage centers sponsored by Chapel Electric and Becker Construction. Four skill prize awards, sponsored by Rhecors General Contractor, were given during the dinner presentation. Laura McCaffery won the women’s long drive competition while Bill Thomas won the men’s. The longest putt went to Jack King and Mike Bly was closest to the pin. First place prizes and trophies went the team of Todd Martin, Jim Stradley, Jay Haffner and Bryan Gottron with an 18 under par score of 54. The second place team brought in a score of 57 and consisted of Dirk Turner, Dave Novotny, Jeff Miller and George Moore. Third place went to the team of Joe Roher, Dave Taylor, Julie Sabourin and Greg Martz with a score of 59. During the steak dinner AIA Dayton President Tim Bement, AIA, spoke a few words of appreciation of those who volunteered, sponsored and golfed at the 2009 Golf Outing. There were 108 golfers who participated in this year’s AIA Dayton Golf Outing at Bellbrook’s Sugar Valley Country Club. During dinner two of the four students winners of this year’s AIA Dayton Scholarship Fund were present for a presentation of 2009 AIA Dayton Scholarship certificates.
Benita Cheng, a 2009 graduate of Centerville High School, is planning to study architecture at Washington University in St. Louis with the assistance of AIA Dayton’s $1,000 scholarship, and Kaley Bartosik, a 2008 graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School who continues her studies at Miami Univeristy. The other two scholarship recipients, Ryan Benson a third year student at Miami University from Piqua and Tyler Gentry, a 2009 graduate of Bellbrook High School entering his first year at the University of Cincinnati, were unable to attend. This year AIA Dayton awarded a total of $4,000 in scholarships to a group of outstanding high school seniors and college students from the Dayton Miami Valley region. The scholarships are funded through the generous donations of AIA Dayton Members, contributions from AIA Dayton, and through a matching funds grant from AIA National. Karen Planet, AIA, Scholarship Committee Chair, also announced the sales of this year’s Mulligan’s, a direct contribution to the AIA Dayton Scholarship Fund, totaled $1,090 this year.
Karen Planet, AIA, Benita Cheng, Kaley Bartosik and AIA Dayton President Tim Bement
First Place: Todd Martin, Jim Stradley, Jay Haffner and Bryan Gottron (Jay Haffner missing from photo)
Second Place: Dirk Turner, Dave Novotny, Jeff Miller and George Moore
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Architectural Scholarship Fund Update Submitted by Bill Williams, AIA
AIA Dayton Architectural Scholarship Donors:
Please congratulate the following new AIA Dayton Chapter members:
Platinum American Institute of Architects AIA Dayton AIA Dayton Golf Outing Richard Neil Bechtel Foundation Fund Mr. & Mrs. James L. Faulkner
Reinstated Architect Member Charles Chambers, AIA New Graduate Associate Member Tyler Hamilton, Assoc. AIA
Gold E. Lynn & Ruth App John Ruetschle Associates, Inc.
Upgraded Members Joanne Mejias-Yancey, Assoc. AIA to AIA
Silver Clarence Cross App Architecture The Architectural Group, Inc. Douglas Grewe Karen Planet Earl Reeder Ruetschle Architects
New Sponsor and Professional Affiliate Members Jack Putman and Cindy Jackson, Kohls Lonnemann Heil Engineers, Gold Sponsor New Professional Affiliate Members Nicholas Beach, Miller Valentine Commercial Construction
Bronze Vincent Corrado Albert Sebald Mr. Bill Williams & Ms. Cadance Ann Lowell Woolpert Consultants Supporter Barge, Waggoner, Sumner, & Cannon, Inc. Mark Beachler Brackett Builders, Inc. DAE Designs, Inc. David Eaton Peter Harsh Richard Holmes Benjamin Kline Lorenz & Williams, Inc. Pinnacle Architects Fernando Oseguera Alan Scherr Associates, LLC Sharp Conway Architects, LLC Mark Smith Chris Widener Richard Widener Design & Construction Jeff Wray Architects, Inc. Harry Wulbeck
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we finish four accessibility designbuild projects for a Miami Alumnus in Middletown, OH. Utawna and Lianna Leap have been exceptional clients for our student run projects. With the help of our faculty mentor and other professors, we constructed a railing/wall on the edge of an outdoor patio. Raised planter beds were built and await the spring growing season! I would like to take this moment to inform AIA Dayton of Miami University AIAS chapter activity. The Executive Committee and I are anticipating a great year of exciting programs and educational endeavors as we always work to improve our organization. We have a firm visit scheduled for November with GBBN in Cincinnati. Firm visits continue to involve many of our members and provide invaluable experience with their education. In the spring, we are planning to have another visit, most likely to Dayton area firms. We are hoping to coordinate this with AIA Dayton to make it a success. On November 6th, our chapter sponsored a presentation by Lee Waldrep, Ph. D. He was recently the Executive Director of NAAB and advised students on Career Designing in which we hoped to energize students about their career path. The presentation was open to all majors interested in their career development as it pertains to architecture. Our strengthening Freedom By Design chapter is turning heads as
Threshold reducers were installed within the house and a small masonry wall was laid adjacent to an access ramp to the house. There remain some opportunities for future projects, but we are currently seeking our next client in need. FORUM is taking place in Minneapolis, MN this year and has interested many of our members to attend. We have devised some fundraising strategies to help subsidize the cost for members. Once again our chapter is organizing a spring trip, this year San Francisco is the destination. We hope to meet with alumni, visit firms and see some great architecture! As you probably know, Brett Roeth, previous president of AIAS Miami University, is now working in Washington D.C. at the national office serving as vice president. He remains in close contact with our chapter and is a valuable resource. I look forward to understanding how our organizations can better work together. We are excited to continue successful programs with AIA Dayton, such as the mentorship of high school students during the design competition in the spring.
I would also like to thank you on behalf of the members for your continued support of our organization and the commitment to continued education. The success of our AIAS chapter could not be possible without AIA Dayton. As you know, AIA Dayton gives a generous donation to our chapter every year and we look forward to continuing our relationship and collaborating with AIA Dayton on future projects.
ARE News ARE 4.0 Study Materials The study guides are available at the offices of John Poe Architects, Inc. located at 116 East Third Street in Dayton. Please contact Ward Scantlin, Assoc. AIA for the availability of the guides. He can be reached at 937-461-3290.
Invitation From the Editor: We are always looking for news and articles for upcoming Architrave issues. If you would like to contribute or have an event you would like to see covered, we’d like to hear about it. Please email our Graphic Editor at lgraham@matrixarchitects.com.
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GreenBytes - New Study: Green Building to Support Nearly 8 Million U.S. Jobs Over Next 4 Years
Press Release: Ashley Katz, Communications Manager USGBC
USGBC/Booz Allen Hamilton Report Shows Green Construction to Contribute $554 Billion to U.S. GDP Between 2009 and 2013; Also Shows Strength of USGBC Membership PHOENIX (Nov. 11, 2009) – Despite a challenging economic outlook, green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy – including $396 billion in wages – over the next four years (2009-2013), according to a new study from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton. The study also determined that green construction spending currently supports more than 2 million American jobs and generates more than $100 billion in gross domestic product and wages. The economic impact of the total green construction market from 2000 to 2008, the study found, contributed $178 billion to U.S. gross domestic product; created or saved 2.4 million direct, indirect and induced jobs; and generated $123 billion in wages.
“This study validates the work that the 25,000 people gathered here at Greenbuild, and every member of our movement, do every day.” The study considered the total value of green buildings and the results include workers from the architects who design them to the construction laborers who pour their foundations to the truck drivers who deliver the materials, in recognition of the how extensive the impact of green building is. “The study demonstrates that investing in green buildings contributes significantly to our nation’s wealth while creating jobs in a range of occupations, from carpenters to cost estimators,” said Gary Rahl, Officer, Global Government Market, Booz Allen Hamilton. “In many ways, green construction is becoming the standard for development. As a result, it is expected to support nearly 8 million jobs over the next five years, a number four times higher than the previous five years.” The full report can be downloaded at www.usgbc.org/greeneconomy, where one can also find other research, resources, tools and information about green building and its role in the economic recoveries of professionals, businesses and the nation.
The study also assessed the U.S. Green Building Council’s 19,000-plus member organizations and found that they generate $2.6 trillion in annual revenue, employ approximately 14 million In support of the green building inpeople, come from 29 industry sectors dustry’s potential to drive tremendous and include 46 Fortune 100 companies. job growth, USGBC has bolstered its commitment to education as a key component of its organizational mission The study was released at the USGtoward a sustainable built environment. BC’s annual Greenbuild International A new course catalog at www.usgbc. Conference & Expo, the industry’s org/courses helps green building prolargest gathering of representatives fessionals find educational resources from all sectors of the green building and training that support their learnmovement. ing needs at any level – from novice “Our goal is for the phrase ‘green building’ to seasoned pro – and in a variety of to become obsolete, by making all building learning formats, including live, inand retrofits green – and transforming every person workshops, live or on-demand online courses and webinars, study job in our industry into a green job,” said materials and reference guides, and Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and foundother resources. Learn more at www. ing chairman of USGBC. usgbc.org/education.
Among the report’s findings: The economic impact of the total green construction market: •Contribution to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) o 2000-2008: $173 billion o 2009-2013 forecast: $554 billion •Jobs created or saved (includes direct, indirect and induced jobs) o 2000-2008: 2.4 million o 2009-2013 forecast: 7.9 million •Wages o 2000-2008: $123 billion o 2009-2013 forecast: $396 billion •Energy savings o 2000-2008: $1.3 billion saved o 2009-2013 forecast: $6 billion saved The economic impact of LEED-specific spending*: •Contribution to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) o 2000-2008: $830 million o 2009-2013 forecast: $12.5 billion •Jobs created or saved (includes direct, indirect and induced jobs) o 2000-2008: 15,000 o 2009-2013 forecast: 230,000 •Wages o 2000-2008: $703 million o 2009-2013 forecast: $10.7 billion •Energy savings o 2000-2008: $281 million saved o 2009-2013 forecast: $4.8 billion saved *These figures only account for LEEDspecific spending, not the value of LEED-certified buildings as a whole. USGBC’s role in the marketplace: • The U.S. Green Building Council’s 19,000-plus member organizations generate $2.6 trillion in annual revenue. article continued on Page 21.
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U.S. Needs Plans To Tame Debts Soon and Green Bytes continued article continued from Page 4.
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The national debt currently accounts for 53 percent of GDP, up from 41 percent a year ago. That’s likely to rise to 85 percent of GDP by 2018 and 200 percent of GDP by 2038 unless dramatic changes are made, the commission said.
•USGBC members employ approximately 14 million people.
The commission did not issue specific prescriptions but said tax increases and spending cuts would probably be needed.
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It said Congress and the Obama administration should set specific targets each year, with automatic spending reductions and tax increases kicking in if they are not reached. The Democratic-controlled Congress is unlikely to fix the problem on its own given the highly partisan atmosphere, commission members said. “You’ve got to have a few Republican votes, and there have been none. And there has been no possible way in the current political system yet to find that sensible center,” said former Democratic Representative Charlie Stenholm. The commission backed the creation of an outside commission, similar to one used to close miliary bases, to create the necessary political cover. Such a proposal is included in a crush of yearend legislation that could clear Congress this week but it is opposed by many key Democrats. The United States must act to ensure that it does not join Dubai, Greece, and other countries that risk losing the confidence of investors, the commission said. “It’s imperative that we take action before the financial markets force us to,” said Douglas Holtz-Eakin, a former Congressional Budget Office director who advised Republican John McCain’s presidential campaign last year. Source: Andy Sullivan (Editing by David Storey) For more information, visit http:// www.reuters.com/article/ idUSN1419042320091214
•USGBC members come from 29 industry sectors and include 46 Fortune 100 companies.
t objectivity, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of our exceptional people to find solutions and seize opportunities. We combine a consultant’s unique problem-solving orientation with deep technical knowledge and strong execution to help clients achieve success in their most critical missions. About Greenbuild
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. With a community comprising 78 local affiliates, more than 20,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 131,000 LEED Accredited Professionals, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 20092013. USGBC leads an unlikely diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students. Buildings in the United States are responsible for 39% of CO2 emissions, 40% of energy consumption, 13% water consumption and 15% of GDP per year, making green building a source of significant economic and environmental opportunity. Greater building efficiency can meet 85% of future U.S. demand for energy, and a national commitment to green building has the potential to generate 2.5 million American jobs.
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo convenes the industry’s largest gathering of representatives from all sectors of the green building movement. Three days of extensive educational programming, workshops, a vast exhibition floor and ample networking events provide unrivaled opportunities to learn about the latest technological innovations, explore new products, and exchange ideas with other professionals. Greenbuild is the three-time recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award and the 2009 show is being held Nov. 11-13, 2009, in Phoenix, Ariz. Greenbuild 2009 featured more than 1,800 exhibit booths and more than 20,000 attendees. Visit www.greenbuildexpo.org for more information. To view past years, go to www.greenbuild365.org
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading strategy and technology consulting firm, works with clients to deliver results that endure. Every day, government agencies, corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations rely on Booz Allen’s expertise and
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Gold Sponsors Command Roofing Contech Designs, Inc. Elastizell Systems Inc Elements IV Interiors Heapy Engineering JMD Architectural Products Inc Prater Engineering Associates Inc Real Art Design Group Salem Office Products Selvaggio, Teske & Associates Inc Shell + Meyer Associates Shook Construction
Silver Sponsors Acoustical Systems Inc DuPont Tyvek Kirker Kubala McGraw Hill Dodge Construction Spohn Associates Inc
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