AIA College of Fellows Newsletter Apr 2017

NEWSLETTER A publication of the AIA College of Fellows

April 2017

THE COF EXCOM’S 2017 SPRING MEETING HOSTED BY THE TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 2017 YOUNG ARCHITECT AWARD | CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE

NEWSLETTER April 2017

A publication of the AIA College of Fellows

2017 AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chancellor Vice Chancellor Secretary Bursar

Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA Raymond “Skipper” Post, FAIA Edward A. Vance, FAIA Peter Kuttner, FAIA

2017 NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Editor-In-Chief Chair | COF Regional Representaives COF Executive Director AIA Staff Liason

Jeff Pastva, AIA John Sullivan, FAIA Terri Stewart, Hon. AIA, CAE Christian Taylor

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ON THE COVER: The College of Fellows ExCom meets with local Fellows at a reception during the spring meeting in Austin, Texas. The event was generously hosted by the Texas Society of Architects.

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CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

by Lenore Lucey, FAIA

COMMEMORATIVE COURTYARD BRICKS

by John Sorrenti, FAIA

FELLOWS FEATS

by William C. Miller, FAIA

2+2 ACHIEVING OUTSTANDING DESIGN

by Edward J. Kodet Jr., FAIA

AIA CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE

by Jeff Pastva, AIA

2017 CLASS OF FELLOWS 2017 FELLOWSHIP STATISTICS

by Jeff Pastva, AIA

COF CHANCELLOR’S CUP INVITATIONAL AND OPEN

by Al Rubeling, FAIA

EMERGING PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT GRANT

by Stacey Keller, AIA

FELLOWS VOICES ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

by Gabriela Baierle-Atwood, AIA

2017 YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD

by Lenore Lucey, FAIA

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LENORE M. LUCEY, FAIA CHANCELLOR 2017 Washington, DC

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n late March the COF Executive Committee (ExCom) held its spring meeting in Austin, Texas. As we do twice a year, when our meetings are not tied to an AIA schedule, we hosted a reception for local Fellows. In Austin, the venue was graciously provided by the Texas Society of Architects (TxA). The TxA walks the walk, owning a renovated and restored former railroad storage building in downtown Austin’s burgeoning East Side. Many thanks to TxA President Paul M. Dennehy, AIA who welcomed us that evening, James Perry, their executive director for providing the space, and the excellent coordination of staff members Sally Ann Fly, Hon. AIA, and Sharna Haine. Two days of meetings allowed us to cover the necessary business agenda items and enjoy downtown Austin. Among items covered were the state of the College’s finances, the nominations for Secretary to serve in 2018, review of the Young Architects Award program, and a host of other ongoing concerns. The spring agenda also always has a major focus on the Fellows activities during the annual national gathering of architects, this year called “A’17 AIA Conference on Architecture 2017.”

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Thus, this pre-Conference edition of the Newsletter affords me the opportunity to talk up our exciting slate of events that we hope will enhance your experience in Orlando. Here is a snapshot of the week, listed in chronological order.

The Conference on Architecture kicks off bright and early on Tuesday, where the College’s Golf Committee cordially invites you to join them for the 3rd Edition Chancellor’s Cup Invitational at the Arnold Palmer-designed Bay Hill Club in Orlando. The format is “Play your Own Ball” and all levels of golfers are welcome. On Wednesday, the 21st Annual Chancellor’s Cup Golf Open will be played at the Jack Nicklausdesigned Grand Cypress in Orlando. The format is Captain’s Choice and everyone is welcome.

Remember – you do not have to be a Fellow to play. The College’s golf outings are our single largest annual fundraiser and have contributed over $500,000 to the College of Fellows fund since their inception. If you golf, come out and support the Chancellor’s Cup and the Fund.

If you can’t join us for our pre-Conference activities, the College’s first official session features Fellows and Young Architects sharing

their thoughts on design and practice. This annual panel discussion, colloquially called 2+2, takes place on Thursday at 2:00 PM and is open to all. That evening take the opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with colleagues at the Party With the Fellows reception at Club 3Nine.

Friday is home to the College’s highlight of every conference – Investiture – where we induct the Fellows of the Class of 2017, one of our largest to date. The ceremony is traditional and significant, making it a memorable experience for everyone elevated as well as their proud families and guests. I urge you all to attend the Investiture and support the College’s newest members.

If you cannot attend the Investiture, make a point to attend Latrobe – Designing for Climate Adaptation in Drylands at 3:30 on Friday. The program is presented by the 2015 COF Latrobe Prize recipient, Woodbury University’s Arid Lands Institute. The first in the College’s resiliency focused Latrobe awards, Drylands promises significant aid to those with challenged sites.

And, we know, we didn’t choose to have them scheduled against each other!

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To round out the week, Saturday starts off with an early morning with the annual Regional Representatives Breakfast in the Convention Center. The work of our Regional Reps is the backbone of the College and we spend this time to discuss the year past as well as upcoming programming and events. This is followed by the Annual Business Lunch, which will be an opportunity to welcome the newest Fellows in an informal setting, get caught up with what we’ve done this past year, and renew friendships over an enjoyable lunch with adult beverages.

The Business Meeting takes place in the Rosen hotel adjacent to the Convention Center. Finally, the culmination of Fellowship, as always, will be the Convocation Dinner on Saturday night in the Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel. The most significant celebration of our newest Fellows, this year promises to be an evening to remember. ■ See you in Orlando!

Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA Chancellor 2017

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JOHN R. SORRENTI, FAIA CHANCELLOR 2016 New York, NY

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ast year, the College of Fellows resurrected the Commemorative Brick Garden that was started by AIA in 1995. Over the years, the garden had become a bit neglected. The 2016 ExCom decided to bring this great concept back to life. We had the garden bricks cleaned and began offering the bricks first to our College of Fellows. In 1996, when I became a Fellow and purchased my own brick, the cost was $1,000.

Even though costs have gone up in the past 20 years, we decided that all newly Elevated Fellows should be afforded the ability to purchase at the original price as newly Elevated Fellows in the past.For all other who are not Newly Elevated, the cost for the brick is $1,500. This is proportionate to what the donation to the College would be minus the brick cost and installation 20 years ago. This is a wonderful way to help the College fund our Educational Initiatives and in the process, have a real tangible recognition for your efforts.

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You do not have to be a Fellow to purchase a brick. Many other AIA members have purchased bricks for themselves or loved ones. It is a great way to remember a member of the AIA who has passed or simply celebrate an achievement in an architect’s career. Great gift for the holiday or special birthday as well, for the person who has everything. If you are interested in purchasing a brick, please contact Terri Stewart at TStewart@aia.org.

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FELLOWS FEATS

WILLIAM C. MILLER, FAIA, DPACSA

NORDIC MODERNISM: SCANDINAVIAN ARCHITECTURE 1890-2015

by William C. Miller, FAIA

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illiam M ill e r , P r o f e s s o r a nd D e a n E me ri tus o f th e Co l l e g e o f A r c hi t e c t ur e a nd P l anni ng at th e U n i v e r s i t y o f U t a h, p ub l i s he d N o rd ic Mode rn ism : S c a ndi na v i a n A r chi t ect ur e 1 8 90- 2015 th is p ast fall. P u bl i s he d b y C r o wo o d P r e s s i n the Un ited K in gd o m, th e v o l um e c o v e r s t he f o undati o ns of No r d i c mo d e r ni s m ; t he d e v e l o p m e nt o f No rdi c Fu n cti o n alism; th e m a t ur i ng o f N o r d i c mo de rn ar ch it ectu r e in the p o s t - wa r p e r i o d ; i nt e rnati o nal influe n ces o n Scan d i na v i a n m o d e r ni s m a t t h e e nd o f th e twe n ti eth cen tur y a nd f i na l l y , t he g l o b a l and l o c al cu r r en ts fo u n d i n c o nt e m p o r a r y N o r d i c a r c hi te c ture .

Mod er n ism w as ins t r um e nt a l i n t he d e v e l o pme nt of twen tieth an d t we nt y - f i r s t c e nt ur y S c a ndi navi an ar ch it ectu r e, f o r it c a p t ur e d a p r o g r e s s i v e , urbane ch ar acte r th at w a s i ne xt r i c a b l y a s s o c i a t e d wi th, an d e mb r ace d th e s o c i a l p r o g r a m m e s o f t he No rdi c welfar e state s. Re c o g ni z e d i nt e r na t i o na l l y f o r i ts sen sit i v i ty an d r es p o ns i v e ne s s t o p l a c e a nd l o c al e , an d its th o u gh tful us e o f m a t e r i a l s a nd re f i ne d d etailin g, N o r d i c a r c hi t e c t ur e c o nt i nue s t o e vo l ve an d ex p l o r e its mo d e r ni s t r o o t s . J uha ni P a l l asmaa, H on . FAI A, Fin n ish a r c hi t e c t a nd f o r m e r p r o fe sso r o f ar ch it ectu r e an d d e a n a t t he H e l s i nk i U ni v e rsi ty o f Tec h n o lo gy, p r o v id e d t he foreword to the book.

To c e leb r ate th e p ub l i s hi ng o f t he b o o k, the Colleg e o f Ar ch i te c t ur e + P l a nni ng he l d a bo o k sign ing r ece p tio n p r e c e d e d wi t h a l e c t ur e by B i l l en title d “A Si gn i fi c a nt V e r na c ul a r : T he I nf l ue nc e of Pla ce , Tr ad itio n , a nd Ma t e r i a l s o n M o de rn and Conte mp o r ar y N o rd i c A r c hi t e c t ur e . ” T hi s f al l , B i l l will b e l ectu r in g o n V i k i ng a r c hi t e c t ur e a s part o f th e Utah M u seu m o f N a t ur a l H i s t o r y ’ s e x hi bi ti o n “V ikings”.

Bill’s fo r ty y ear care e r i n a r c hi t e c t ur e , a r c hi te c tural ed u catio n , an d u n i v e r s i t y a d m i ni s t r a t i o n, inc l ude d teach in g at th e U ni v e r s i t y o f A r i z o na , Ka nsas S tate Un iver sity , an d th e U ni v e r s i t y o f U t a h. H e prac ti c e d in Sacr ame n to , San F r a nc i s c o , A na c o r t e s ( WA) , and Tuc so n . I n ad d i tio n t o e l e v a t i o n t o f e l l o ws hi p and selec tio n as an AC S A D i s t i ng ui s he d P r o f e s so r, B i l l was a l so an Am e r i c a n- S c a nd i na v i a n F o undati o n Fellow , w as n ame d t he 2 0 0 3 P l y m D i s t i n gui she d V isitin g P r o f esso r o f A r c hi t e c t ur e a t t he U ni ve rsi ty of Illi n o is at Ur b a na - C ha m p a i g n, a nd a wa rde d the Br on ze M ed al an d L i f e t i m e A c hi e v e m e nt Award by th e Ut ah Ch ap ter , A I A .

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B i l l re ti re d f ro m the Uni ve rsi ty o f Ut ah in 2011, in re spo nse to hi s wi f e B e ve rl y be i ng di agnosed w ith early o nse t Al z he i me r’ s di se ase . Ove r the ne xt several y ears the y trave l l e d e xte nsi ve l y, bo th f o re i gn an d domestic, and e nj o ye d ti me s wi th f ami l y and f rien ds. Th ou gh B i l l was he r pri mary c are gi ve r duri ng th is period, in spri ng 2016 B e ve rl y mo ve d i nto me mo ry care.

E d ito r’ s n o te: T h o s e in teres ted in co n tac ti ng B i l l c an ema il h im a t miller@arch.utah.edu, a s h e woul d be gl ad to h ea r fro m frien d s .

Above: Nordic Modernism book cover. Image courtesy of William C. Miller.

2+2 ACHIEVING OUTSTANDING DESIGN: COLLEGE OF FELLOWS & YOUNG ARCHITECTS

by Edward J. Kodet, Jr., FAIA, ALEP, LEED AP BD+C Editor’s Note: Session TH214 is an annual Conference tradition hosted by the College of Fellows that two Fellows and two recent winners of the Young Architect Award. Please join us on Thursday April 27th from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Bios edited for length.

Program Moderator: Edward J. Kodet, Jr., FAIA, ALEP, LEED AP BD+C Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd.

Young Architect/Speaker 3: Chris-Annmarie Spencer, AIA, NOMA Wheeler Kearns Architects

Young Architect/Speaker 1: Lora Teagarden, AIA L² DESIGN, LLC

Chris-Ann, Jamaican by birth, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from the Caribbean School of Architecture at the University of Technology in 1998. Shortly after receiving her degree, her family relocated to Massachusetts and in 2001 she moved to Chicago to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago.

During her studies there, Chris-Ann spent a semester in Rome studying historical design and its application to contemporary design. Chris-Ann received the 2015 AIA Chicago Dubin Family Young Architect Award and is a recipient of the 2017 AIA Young Architects Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.

As a Project Architect, Lora works with clients throughout the design process, from the initial “why” of what the project hopes to solve or achieve to consultant coordination and document production. Since joining RATIO in the summer of 2015 from a varied background after her Masters in Architecture, Lora has grown quickly within the firm and her community to hold leadership positions, including elected board positions for Young Architect’s Forum (National) and AIA Indianapolis. Lora is a Recipient of the 2017 AIA Young Architects Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.

COF Members/Speaker 2: Doug Johnston, FAIA & Cliff Gayley, FAIA W. Rawn Associates, Architects Douglas C. Johnston, FAIA, LEED AP, is a Principal of William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc. of Boston. Mr. Johnston has led award winning Urban Design and Masterplanning projects, including a Cultural District for Rochester, NY and campus plans for Northeastern University, Tufts University, and Amherst College. His campus and university experience at Dartmouth College, Grinnell College, Yale University, Bates College, and Milton Academy is complemented by early work in affordable housing in the Charlestown Navy Yard and recent leadership of the Carneros Inn in Napa, CA, winner of a 2007 AIA Honor Award in Regional and Urban Design. Mr. Johnston has been a guest juror and critic for numerous awards programs and studios including the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association and the MIT School of Architecture.

Clifford V. Gayley, FAIA, LEED AP, is a Principal of William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc., of Boston. Since joining the firm in 1989, Mr. Gayley has contributed to a number of the firm’s best known projects, including the 1,200-seat Seiji Ozawa Hall for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood. Mr. Gayley has led many of the firm’s large-scale urban projects, including a Master Plan plus 6 buildings (totaling 840,000 s.f.) for Northeastern University, the new W Boston Hotel and Residences, and the new Main Public Libraries in Cambridge, MA and Rochester, NY. Mr. Gayley’s performing arts experience with William Rawn Associates ranges from the Music Center at Strathmore and the Recital Hall at Bowdoin College to current work at the Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia and the Performing Arts and Humanities Building at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

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COF Member/Speaker 4: Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP Architect of the Capitol On February 24, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Stephen T. Ayers to serve as the 11th Architect of the Capitol. On May 12, 2010, the United States Senate, by unanimous consent, confirmed Mr. Ayers, and on May 13, 2010, the President officially appointed Mr. Ayers to a 10-year term as Architect of the Capitol.

Mr. Ayers is responsible for facilities maintenance and operation of the historic U.S. Capitol Building, the care and improvement of more than 570 acres of grounds and the operation and maintenance of 17.4 million square feet of buildings including: the House and Senate Congressional Office Buildings, the Capitol Visitor Center, the Library of Congress Buildings, the U.S. Supreme Court Building, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building and other facilities.

Under Mr. Ayers’ leadership, the Architect of the Capitol oversaw the restoration of the U.S. Capitol Dome, restoring it to its original splendor. He also led the restoration of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, a campus-wide effort to restore and repair deteriorating stone façades and launched the renewal of the Cannon House Office Building, a century-old building that is plagued with serious deficiencies. Mr. Ayers has also, through a variety of initiatives, reduced carbon emissions, improved energy efficiency and implemented sustainable design practices throughout the Capitol complex.

Mr. Ayers is also committed to supporting small businesses to help facilitate competition and support local communities and has implemented several programs to actively award contracts to companies that reflect the diversity of our country. The Architect of the Capitol has approximately 2,100 employees and an annual budget of nearly $600 million.

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A FELLOW’S GUIDE

EV101 21st Annual AIA Chancellor’s Cup Golf Tournament

Wednesday at 8:00 AM Join friends and colleagues for the 21st Annual Chancellor’s Cup Golf Open at the New Course at the Grand Cypress Gulf Club. The New Course is a Scottish links masterpiece designed by Jack Nicklaus and includes double greens, stone bridges, course mounds, and 12 ft. deep pot bunkers. Proceeds support the College of Fellows Latrobe Prize for architectural research.

WE301 Mini MBA: Mastering the Business of Architecture

Wednesday at 1:00 PM This full-day session will provide strategic business planning opportunities and will present case studies from CEOs of the Large Firm Round Table. Sponsored by the College of Fellows.

TH214 2+2 Achieving Outstanding Design

Thursday at 2:00 PM Two members of the internationally acclaimed College of Fellows will join two recipients of the 2017 Young Architects Award to discuss perspectives on current works and take audience questions. This highly engaging conversation will cover a range of topics, including design, health, safety, welfare, and sustainability.

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The 2017 AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando is densely packed with learning opportunities for architects of all stripes. There are a particularly high number of events, seminars, ceremonies, and business sessions that are geared exclusively for Fellows. The following are some of the highlights that new and established Fellows alike should have on their radar to make the most of the upcoming Conference. ■

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Thursday at 7:00 PM Enjoy the company of colleagues and friends from near and far, and celebrate the new Fellows.

All proceeds go to the AIA College of Fellows Fund in support of the College of Fellows Latrobe Prize for architectural research.

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Thursday at 2:00 PM At this seminar, AIA’s new Honorary Fellows will shar examples of and insights work. The Fellows will spea about the challenges they with the diverse ways the to clients’ requirements clients realize their a Don’t miss this robust an discussion, in which the will invite questions.

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Friday at 4:00 PM Join us as we welcome AIA members who have been selected by a jury of their peers for one of AIA’s highest membership honors. AIA Fellowship recognizes their exceptional work their and contributions to architecture and society. Reception follows. Open to all.

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Friday at 3:30 PM If your work touches drylands, or will in the future, let us introduce you to Hazel. This data-rich, digital modeling tool helps you design water-smart environments in drylands. In this seminar, with Los Angeles as your case study, you’ll see how Hazel works to: Maximize low-carbon localized water supply, shape water-smart urban planning, zoning, and building policy, prioritize public and private investment.

Saturday at 7:00 AM Invite only event.

EV401 Demystifying Fellowship Saturday at 8:30 AM

Learn more about the submission process for AIA Fellowship at this informational event. You’ll get an overview of the process, including the Demystifying Fellowship Powerpoint, as well as an explanation and discussion of key details. This event is perfect for anyone who is planning to be a submitter or part of the submission process.

EV402 Honoring Multicultural Fellows

Saturday at 5:00 PM Cap off your time in Orlando with a reception honoring AIA members recently inducted into the AIA College of Fellows. Group photo will be taken promptly at 6 PM. Includes hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets.

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FR308 Latrobe Prize

Friday at 12:30 PM College of Fellows Chancellor Lenore M. Lucy, FAIA, invites new Fellows to enjoy a private lunch and learn about the Investiture Ceremony and instructions for rehearsal. New Fellows will depart for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts immediately following the lunch.

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ME401 College of Fellows Annual Business Meeting and Lunch

Saturday at 11:30 AM At this annual event, current and new Fellows network and conduct the business of the College in addition to electing a vice chancellor and secretary, reviewing reports for the College finances, and learning about the prestigious Latrobe Prize.

Open to all Fellows.

Convocation Dinner

Saturday at 6:00 PM Celebrate the newest class of AIA Fellows with food, music, and dancing at this black-tie reception and dinner at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Look for an invitation in the mail or email COF@aia.org for event info.

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2017 CLASS OF FELLOWS AND HONORARY FELLOWS

The AIA Conference on Architecture is rapidly approaching. This year the event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from April 27-29. Recently, the AIA’s Fellows Jury selected their new Fellows for 2017. This new class will officially be accepted and recognized during the Investiture ceremony at the Conference. ■ Gary M. Ainge Anthony Alofsin Marcia Ascanio Roderick Ashley F. Michael Ayles Thomas G. Bacon Martha L. Ball Navy F. Banvard Ann Marie Baranowski T. David Bell Isaac Benton Lane Joseph Beougher Barbara Bestor Jack Alan Bialosky, Jr. Joseph N. Biondo William Anthony Blanski Jeff Bone Robert Benjamin Borson Robert Lewis Bostwick Patrick J. Burke III John B. Burse Thomas A. Butcavage Sheila F. Cahnman Ellen Crozat Cassilly John A. Cetra Brian H. Chaffee Matthew S. Chalifoux Renée Cheng Gaylaird Wiley Christopher Maria Theresita Ciprazo Frank Clementi Richard T. Connell Gerald D. Cowart Jan K. Culbertson Charles L. Cunniffe William Cunningham Steven F. Curry Richard D. D'Amato Sam D'Amico Anne Marie Duvall Decker Donald R. Dethlefs, Jr. Duo Dickinson Kathy Denise Dixon Thang N. Do Debra J. Dockery Rada Doytcheva Timothy J. Dufault Matthew Dumich 12

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Bruce W. Sekanick AIA Eastern Ohio David E. Sellers AIA Vermont Sandy Silverman AIA DC Carolyn Jane Smith AIA New York Chapter Peter G. Smith AIA St. Paul Kevin G. Sneed AIA Northern Virginia Kalavati Somvanshi AIA New York Chapter JP Spickler AIA DC Kurt G. Spiering AIA Milwaukee Tricia Stuth AIA East Tennessee Charles Swartz AIA Northern Virginia David Louis Swartz AIA Los Angeles John Howard Tabor AIA Charlotte J.J. Tang AIA Chicago Larry Dennis Thompson AIA Santa Barbara Bruce Toman AIA San Francisco L. Azeo Torre AIA New Orleans Peter M. Trapolin AIA New Orleans Wayne J. Troyer AIA New Orleans Steven Richard Turckes AIA Chicago David J. Varner AIA DC Anil Verma AIA Los Angeles Todd C. Voth AIA Kansas City Norman Dean Ward AIA Fort Worth Michael S. Watson AIA Columbia Michael A. Wiencek, Jr. AIA DC Douglas S. Wignall AIA Nebraska Bruce Williams AIA Seattle Stephen A. Wiser AIA Central Kentucky Sharon Woodworth AIA San Francisco James Michael Wright AIA DC Takashi Yanai AIA Los Angeles Willy Yu AIA San Francisco Howard L. Zimmerman AIA New York Chapter

2017 Honorary Fellows Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas Mario Cucinella Stein Halvorsen Giancarlo Mazzanti Bong-Seok Oh Jose Luis Salinas Bruno Stagno Ar. Ishtiaque Zahir

Mexico City , Mexico Bologna, Italy Oslo, Norway Bogota, Colombia Seoul, South Korea San Jose, Costa Rica San Jose, Costa Rica Dhaka, Bangladesh

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The 3rd Edition Chancellor’s Cup Invitational

2017

AIA National Convention The in Orlando is providing an opportunity to participate in an exciting golf event!

April 25th.

The Chancellor’s Cup Invitational is an ideal opportunity for a day of

golf and fellowship with AIA Members and guests before the National AIA Convention in Orlando.

This year’s tournament will mark the 3rd year of this Special Tuesday event and will be played at the prestigeous Arnold Palmer designed Bay Hill Club in Orlando on Tuesday April 25, 2017. The format is “Play your Own Ball” and all levels of golfers are welcome. The Chancellor’s Cup Invitational raises money for the College of Fellows to support the $100,000 biennial Latrobe Prize for research and the Emerging Professionals Component Grant Program. More than $500,000 has been raised over the past 20 years to support these important programs.

Several sponsorship opportunities also remain for the 2017 tournament! For more information call or email Walt Galanty at (703) 549-9500 or wgalanty@aimmeetings.com.

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The 21st Annual Chancellor’s Cup Golf Open

2017

AIA National Convention The in Orlando is providing an opportunity to participate in an exciting golf event!

April 26th.

The Annual Chancellor’s Cup Open is an ideal opportunity for a day

of golf and fellowship with AIA Members and guests before the National AIA Convention in Orlando.

This year’s tournament will mark the 21st year of the event and will be played at the prestigeous Jack Nicklaus designed Grand Cypress in Orlando on Wednesday April 26, 2017. The format is Captain’s Choice and all levels of golfers are welcome. The Chancellor’s Cup Open raises money for the College of Fellows to support the $100,000 biennial Latrobe Prize for research and the Emerging Professionals Component Grant Program. More than $500,000 has been raised over the past 20 years to support these important programs.

Several sponsorship opportunities also remain for the 2017 tournament! For more information call or email Walt Galanty at (703) 549-9500 or wgalanty@aimmeetings.com.

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AIA NORTH CENTRAL REGION’S EP SUMMIT A CATALYST FOR COLLABORATION AND CROSS-MENTORING

by Stacey Keller, AIA No t e : T h is a rt icle is p a rt of th e se r i e s h i gh l i gh ti n g th e wo r k of emerging pr o fe ssion a l p rogra m s t h at h ave b e e n awar d e d Co l l e ge of F ellows g r a nt fu n d in g.

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n No v emb er 2 0 1 6 , t he A I A N o r t h C e nt r al re gi o n ho sted th e i n au g ur a l E m e r g i ng P r o f e s s i o nal ( EP) Su mmi t in co nj unc t i o n wi t h A I A Mi n ne so ta’ s a n n u al co n v e n ti o n. T hi s wa s m a d e po ssi bl e , in p ar t, b y a 2 0 1 6 C o l l e g e o f F e l l o ws E me rgi ng Pr ofessi o n als Co m p o ne nt G r a nt . O f f e r i ng a two a n d -a- h alf d ay tra c k t o a t t e nd e e s , t he summi t in cluded a str ateg i c p l a nni ng s e s s i o n, E P se mi nars a n d netw o r k i n g a c t i v i t i e s , a nd b r o ug ht to ge the r key le ad e r s fr o m e a c h o f t he r e g i o n’ s f o u r state s (Minne so ta, Wisco ns i n, N o r t h D a k o t a , a nd S o uth Da kota). Ad d i tio n a l a t t e nd e e s i nc l ud e d t he re gi o n’ s r epr e se n tati v e s f r o m t he S t r a t e g i c C o unc i l , C o l l e ge of Fel l o w s ( CO F), N a t i o na l Y o ung A r c hi t e c t s Fo rum (YAF) Co mmittee , a nd t he N a t i o na l A s so c i ate s Committee ( N AC).

se aso ne d pro f e ssi o nal . Atte ndanc e was limited to five pe o pl e f ro m e ac h state . T he se aso ne d profession al w as ke y be c ause that pe rso n c o ul d ac t as a n immediately i de nti f i abl e , i n-state c hampi o n f o r th e EPs an d the i r i ni ti ati ve s f o l l o wi ng the summi t. In addition to tho se f i ve , the re gi o nal re pre se ntatives, en h an ced the di ve rse kno wl e dge base o f the AIA organ ization .

L i nda Mc C rac ke n-Hunt, FAIA and Wal ter W ilson , FAIA, NOMA atte nde d as the C OF re gi o nal represen tatives.

T he suc c e ss o f o ur strate gy was sho wn in on e of ou r f o l l o w-up surve y re spo nse s. T hat atte ndee liked “th e gre at c ro ss-se c ti o n o f al l e xpe ri e nc e l e v els!”

Our g o al fo r th e s um m i t wa s t o i ns t i l l a t te nde e s with a r e n e w e d spi r i t a nd s e ns e o f m i s s i o n f o r the i r in d ivid u al EP gr o up s , whi l e s e r v i ng a s a c a t al yst f o r c on tinu ed d i scu ssi o n a m o ng t he s t a t e s ’ E P l e ade rs, r egional d i r ecto r s , a nd t he C O F . W e ho pe d thi s in itial face- to - face m e e t i ng wo ul d f o r g e a s tro nge r netwo r k f o r sh ar ing i d e a s , d i s c us s i ng s t r ug gl e s and suc cesse s, an d p e r s o na l i z i ng c o l l a b o r a t i o n thro ugh c ommu n i catio n m e t ho d s s uc h a s c o nf e r e nc e c al l s, em ails, etc., as w e m o v e f o r wa r d .

T h e i d ea o f h o l d i ng s uc h a s um m i t o ri gi nate d thr ough th e ch alle ng e s o f c o m m uni c a t i ng a c ro ss a geograp h i cally d is p e r s e r e g i o n. W e we r e dri ve n by a dee p d esir e to b ui l d up t he r e g i o n’ s E P s—the i r lead er s, n e tw o r k s , a nd p r o g r a m m i ng po te nti al .

A ctivatin g a d i alo g ue b e t we e n t he Y A RD a nd the C OF Region al R ep r e se nt a t i v e ha s a l s o b e e n a l ong-ti me pr ior i ty o f th e YAF / C O F r e l a t i o ns hi p . B e c a use many of the EP s h av e o nl y b e e n i nv o l v e d wi t h A IA f o r a shor t ti me , o u r i n te nt wa s t o b ui l d t he i r a wa re ne ss o f the m an y n etw o r k s d e d i c a t e d t o t he i r d e v e l o pme nt, in cludin g th e b r o a d e r k no wl e d g e b a s e o f the Fellows. O u r f o r me r Re g i o na l D i r e c t o r , S t e v e Fi skum, FA IA, p r o v i d ed p o s i t i v e f e e d b a c k a s we p l a nne d the sum mit an d o u r CO F r e g i o na l r e p r e s e nt a t i v e at the time, Li n d a M cCr a c k e n- H unt , F A I A , a l s o endo rse d the su mmit id ea a nd o f f e r e d he r a s s i s t a nc e to pl an a n d a tte n d th e e v e nt .

Invitin g atten d ee s wa s a s t r a t e g i c p r o c ess. We a sked state ex ecu t i v e s a nd t he i r r e s p e c t i v e bo ards to sel f- se lect th e ir k e y E P l e a d e r s t o p r o v i de a mi x of asso ci ates an d y o ung a r c hi t e c t s , a s we l l as o ne 18

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T he strate gi c pl anni ng se ssi o n was the main w orkin g se ssi o n o f the summi t. T o he l p atte ndees u n derstan d the AIA o n the nati o nal l e ve l , re gi o nal di rectors reported f ro m the i r re spe c ti ve bo ards and c o mmittees. In tu rn , atte nde e s pro vi de d val uabl e f e e dbac k for directors to take bac k to o ur bo ards/c o mmi ttees. W e crossc o l l abo rate d o n ho w be st to assi st o ne an oth er, as we l l . L i nda and Wal te r share d the i r de s ire to in crease Fe l l o w me mbe rshi p i n the re gi o n, and discu ssed th eir pro grams f o r “ de mysti f yi ng” Fe l l o wsh ip. Especially i nspi ri ng was he ari ng that e ve ryo ne i n th e room w as a po te nti al Fe l l o w c andi date , whi c h se t a great ton e for the di sc ussi o ns that f o l l o we d.

Future wo rkf o rc e de ve l o pme nt was t h e n ext topic.

T hi s has be e n a to p AIA S trate gi c Pl an priority , for th e S trate gi c C o unc i l , the YAF, and the NAC. Th e n ation al

Images courtesy of Stacey Keller.

YAF fo cu s gr o u p pr o v i d e d r e s o ur c e s , i nc l udi ng o ur four q u e sti o n s f o r d i s c us s i o n: “ I f y o u c o u l d j ump for wa r d 1 5 year s wha t wo ul d a r c hi t e c t ur a l prac ti c e look li k e?” “H o w d o y o u s e e t e c hno l o g y s ha pi ng yo ur p r ofes si o n in th e n e xt 1 5 y e a r s ? ” “ W ha t wi l l f ac i l i tate a m or e gl o b al p r ac t i c e o v e r t he ne x t 1 5 y e a rs? ” and “H ow w i ll ar ch itec t ur a l p r e p a r a t i o n a nd educ ati o n evolve o v e r th e ne xt 1 5 y e a r s ? ” A t t e nd e e s di vi de d into f o u r gr o u p s wi t h r e p r e s e nt a t i v e s f r om e ac h state. Fe llo w s faci l i t a t e d t he d i s c us s i o ns , pro vi di ng th eir u n iq u e p er sp e c t i v e s o n t he e b b s a nd f l o ws o f p r ofes si o n .

Id eas fo r ch an gi n g t he p r a c t i c e i nc l ud e d m o vi ng to a m or e f r ee lan ce , f r e e a g e nt , o r g e ne r a l c o ntrac to r/ su b co n tr acto r ar ch i t e c t c o nc e p t , whe r e t he e bbs and flows o f th e eco n o m y ha v e l e s s e f f e c t o n the hi re / fir e p o ssib ilities o f b e i ng e m p l o y e d wi t h a de di c ate d fir m. Al so ack n o w l e d g e d wa s t he e x t r e m e sho rtage of youn g to mid - l e v e l a r c hi t e c t s i n t he wo rkf o rc e .

This sh o r tage d o e s ha v e p o s i t i v e c o ns e q ue nc e s, suc h as youn g p r o fessi o na l s m o v i ng m o r e q ui c k l y thro ugh th e r an k s, w ith th e b e ne f i t s o f e a r l i e r p r o m o ti o ns and WWW.AIA.ORG/COF

wage po te nti al . B ut i t al so has ne gati ve on es, pu ttin g a gre ate r strai n o n bo th yo ung pro f e s sion als an d so o n-to -be re ti re e s, and bri ngi ng i nto qu estion th e kno wl e dge base and qual i ty o f wo rk. Also discu ssed was the ne e d f o r f i rms to be tte r understan d w h at mo ti vate s the yo unge r, i nc o mi ng wo rkf orce.

T he e duc ati o nal mo de l al so pro vo ke d discu ssion .

As o ne pe rso n state d, arc hi te c tural edu cation is the o nl y maj o r pro f e ssi o n wi tho ut a l arge offerin g o f e ve ni ng c l asse s o r o nl i ne o pti o ns. T h e tradition al studi o e nvi ro nme nt i s a mul ti pl e day , fou r-h ou r se ssi o n duri ng dayti me ho urs. T hi s stru ctu re does no t ac c o mmo date no n-tradi ti o nal studen ts or th e c hal l e nge s o f mo de rn l i f e . In turn, thi s con tribu tes to a de c re ase i n the f uture arc hi te c ture w orkforce and i nhi bi ts i ts di ve rsi ty.

T he i nput o f Fe l l o ws was al so c ru cial to ou r di sc ussi o ns. Educ ati o n, te c hno l o gy, and diversity are passi o ns f o r Wal te r. He spo ke o f hi s i nvolvemen t w ith NOMA and hi s e xpe ri e nc e s as the se con d-licen sed Af ri c an-Ame ri c an arc hi te c t i n the e ntire state of APRIL 2017

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W isc o n si n at th e t i m e he m o v e d t he r e t hi rty-so me year s ago . H e ch al l e ng e d us o n d i v e r s i t y a n d gl o bal pr a cti ce, statin g: “I s c ha ng e l e a v i ng t he a r c hite c tural pr ofessi o n b eh in d? M y e x p e r i e nc e s i n a r c hi te c ture in tha t r e gar d h av e t o c ha ng e , no t o nl y i n W i sc o nsi n a n d th e U n i ted S t a t e s b ut a l l o v e r t he wo rl d, bec au se o u r co u n t r y , o ur wo r l d , no r i t s cl i e nte l e a r e a ll w h ite.” Wal t e r a l s o s ha r e d t ha t he c onti nue s to tak e ar ch itectu r a l c o ur s e s a t U W - M i l wa uke e . He wa r n e d , b ase d o n hi s f i r s t - ha nd e x p e r i e nc e , that a r ch it e ctu r al tech no l o g i e s wi l l c o nt i nue t o c hange the lan d scap e o f t he p r o f e s s i o n, whe r e arti f i c i al in telligen ce, r o b o t i c s , 3 D p r i nt i ng , a nd p a rame tri c pr ogr ammin g w i ll a f f e c t a r c hi t e c t ur a l d e si gn and delive r y an d co u l d e v e n b e g i n t o t a k e o v e r .

A fter th ese w i d e - r a ng i ng d i s c us s i o ns we re or gan i zed i n to o u r s t a t e - c o m p o ne nt g r o ups f o r a local f o cu s. Each s t a t e t o o k t i m e t o c r e a t e a l i st o f pr ogr ams an d se r v i c e s , a s we l l a s s uc c e sse s and str uggl es r el ated t o E P s a t t he l o c a l l e v e l . S hari ng our lo cal l ists sur p r i s e d us wi t h t he v ari e ty o f pr ogr ammin g an d s e r v i c e s o f f e r e d t hro ugho ut the re gio n . M o st p r o f o und , ho we v e r , was the c ommo n ality o f strug g l e s : i s s ue s o f c o m m uni c ati o n, lack o f atte n d an ce , m e m b e r a r e a s t o o l a r g e f o r e asy c on n ecti o n s, lack o f s up p o r t b y e m p l o y i n g f i rms, lack o f d iv e r si ty , a nd d i f f i c ul t y i n f i nd i ng v o l unte e r lead er sh i p .

Fin ally , syn th esizi ng t he d a y ’ s wo r k , we f o c use d on the v al u e o f t hi s f a c e - t o - f a c e s um mi t and whether th er e w as a d e s i r e f o r o ng o i ng r e g i o n-wi de c ollab o r atio n . All a g r e e d t ha t t he s um m i t e xpe ri e nc e wa s v alu ab l e, and t ha t c o m b a t t i ng t he re gi o n’ s str uggl es w as a gr e a t r e a s o n t o c o l l a b o r a te agai n thr ough o u t th e y e a r . O ur r e g i o na l g r o up de c i de d to m o v e fo r w ar d wi t h e xp l o r i ng a nnua l summi ts; per iod i c co n f er e nc e c a l l s ; c r e a t i ng a G o o g l e D o c s a ccou n t o r o n l in e d a t a b a s e whe r e we c a n share wr ite- u p s f o r p r o gr a m m i ng i d e a s c o nt a i ni ng de tai l e d how-t o s, su ccesse s , a nd i m p r o v e m e nt s ; c re ati ng a sh ar e d AR E test p r e p p r o g r a m ( B l a c k S pe c tac l e s subsc r ip tio n s, Sk y p e / we b c a s t s , e t c . ) ; a nd c re ati ng a by-state ch al len ge t o i m p l e m e nt o ne ne w ( o r duste doff) pr o gr am.

W e al so w an t to no t e t ha t t he C o l l e g e o f Fe l l o ws gr an t f u n d in g w a s i m p e r a t i v e t o t he s ucc e ss o f this i n au gu r al sum m i t , a s i t c o v e r e d a t te nde e s’ 20

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re gi strati o n f e e s and the re se rvati o n o f th e con feren ce spac e f o r the strate gi c pl anni ng se ss ion . Th e gran t f undi ng al so pro vi de d val i dati o n o f the program to the re gi o n’ s c o mpo ne nts, whi c h re sul ted in man y of the state s pro vi di ng addi ti o nal travel stipen ds for the i r atte nde e s. T he suc c e ss o f the su mmit itself is o ur pro o f o f c o nc e pt and c atal yst f o r fu tu re region al c o l l abo rati o n and me nto rshi p. T he variou s state c o mpo ne nts are no w i nte re ste d i n ho stin g th e program aro und the re gi o n as a val uabl e addition to th eir c o nve nti o ns/e ve nts, wi th o ur c o l l e c ti o n of ch ampion s pro vi di ng the l e ve rage to c o nti nue thi s su mmit as an annual e ve nt.

T hi s strate gi c gro up o f l e ade rshi p brou gh t togeth er f ac e -to -f ac e pro vi de d e ac h parti c i pant th e ability to e xpo ne nti al l y e xpand the i r ne two rk and resou rces to e nhanc e suppo rt o f the gre ate r re gi o n ’s EPs. Fellow s’ parti c i pati o n pro vi de d tho ught-pro vo kin g ideas an d i nsi ghtf ul advi c e , and the o ppo rtunity for crossme nto rshi p c re ate d the suc c e ss o f this program. To be abl e to mo ve f o rward, we ne e d to be aw are of th e past and o the rs’ e xpe ri e nc e s. As Walter offered, “I thi nk f o l ks l i ke yo u must make the di fferen ces, face the re al i ti e s, f ac e he ad o n the many ch allen ges th at

my gen er ati o n (f o r wha t e v e r r e a s o ns ) di d no t.”

Pr ovid i n g in cr e ase d a wa r e ne s s t o E P s t hr o ugh thi s kind o f su mmi t e x pe r i e nc e c o nt r i b ut e s t o d eve l o pi ng str on ge r AI A me m b e r s e a r l i e r i n t he i r c a r ee rs and p r ovid in g fo r a l ife t i m e o f d e d i c a t e d m e m b e rshi p. ■ Edit o r ’s note: T he Colle ge o f Fe llo w s h as e stablishe d a g r a n t s f und t o assist AIA c omp o n e nts in the de v e lo p m e nt o f p r o g r a m s w hi ch foster the missio n o f Y o ung A rc hite c ts and As s o ci a t es .

These funds my be used to e nhanc e the ac tiv itie s o f a n e x i s t i n g Em er ging Professiona ls gro u p o r as se e d m o ne y to h el p s t a r t a new one. T he College o f Fe llo w s aw ard e d a to tal o f $ 2 6 , 1 0 0 i n f unding to suppo rt c o m p o n e nt E m e rgin g P r o fes s i o n a l pr ogra ms in 2016. F or the 2 0 1 7 gu id e line s, please click here.

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CALL TO ACTION: FELLOWS’ VOICES ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

By Gabriela Baierle-Atwood, AIA

By Thomas Vonier, FAIA *

“Equity is a key to the architecture profession’s ability to attract and retain people who are talented, motivated and representative of society. Though significant investments to improve our profile in diversity and inclusion have been made, such as increase in scholarship funds, diversity programs sponsorship and training to diminish bias, our status as a profession still has a long way to go.

The AIA’s Equity in Architecture Commission issued their Executive Summary in January, compiling five areas of focus and eleven recommendations to be implemented over the next three years. These guidelines can be carried by architects through their practice in order to further accomplish AIA’s mission of promoting equitable practice. The Newsletter team reached out to a few key members to hear their insight on each of the recommendations:

It is fundamental that focus on these issues resides at the level of the AIA Board of Directors. Only this will assure that equity, diversity and inclusion receive the regular and consistent assessment they require, consolidating our resources in order to reach our long-term goal: to foster diversity and inclusion in the profession, particularly with regard to firm ownership, talent retention, firm resiliency, and our overall ability to serve a range of communities.”

Create guides for equitable, diverse, and inclusive practice

Create a position paper on EDI and the profession

By William J. Bates, FAIA, NOMA

By Francis Pitts, FAIA

“These guides will be essential to helping our members and firms recognize the best practices in achieving a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive practice. Change within our office culture must be built upon a foundation of self-awareness, and framed within a context of meaningful intentions of words and actions. It’s only with acknowledgement and conscious effort that our profession will realize its full potential to address the future needs of an ever changing society.

“Recently a large amount of data has been collected about the attitudes and trends in demographic numbers of women and underrepresented groups of architects compared to the American population, however the data does not always indicate why the trends occur. To better understand the issues and implications of equity in the profession of architecture, creating a grant for an in-depth, academic study to document and research the role of equity, diversity, and inclusion in architecture is key. This study would rigorously analyze the data and provide qualitative data to support greater understanding. Twenty years ago, a position paper on architectural education had profound effects and how the profession viewed the way we prepare our future architects.

The goals is that a similar paper could validate and address why equity, diversity, and inclusion is important to both the practice and product of architecture.”

These guides will foster a truly collaborative work environment that embraces and rewards the contributions from every member of the team. They will help the profession better serve its clients and design better buildings by leveraging the talents of a diverse new generation of architects. The job market is becoming more competitive as the economy improves and our professional pipeline can only flow freely if the historic valves of unconscious bias are opened.”

Advocate for a more accessible path to higher education

Engage children with K-12 architecture programs

By Kate Schwennsen, FAIA

By Dan Hart, FAIA, PE

“We know that one of the reasons architecture lacks diversity is because it lacks diversity in the paths to and through the profession. We also know that the creation of more varied and accessible routes for students from K-12 to licensure and practice will support the creation of a more equitable, diverse and inclusive profession. One of the already proven accessible paths is from pre-professional two- and four-year programs to accredited programs.

“Diversity in our profession begins in elementary schools. We must raise awareness about design thinking, architecture and the profession — and the earlier the better. Our children, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups, need to know architecture is a viable path for them. We know that doesn’t happen naturally. There are great models of architecture curricula that have been developed by components across the Institute. Whether they translate into future architects or not, those experiences can be invaluable.

The profession needs to advocate for building more bridges to and through higher education, particularly between these pre-professional programs that are a point of beginning for individuals in currently underrepresented groups into NAAB accredited programs. By increasing the number and range of transfer and articulation agreements, and promoting this option within and across communities, we can create a more equitable profession.”

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Make equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) a core value for the Board of Directors

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Even where structured programs are not available, we can still raise awareness and have an impact. My firm has adopted a group of at-risk elementary school students, and tutor them several hours a week. I am convinced the more we are willing to engage as “real-life” architects in the lives of our children, the more our profession will holistically reflect the makeup and perspective of society.”

2 3 6 7 1011 Measure and report how EDI permeates the AIA

By Jan Blackmon, FAIA

“As well as embracing EDI as a core value, the Institute must measure and report how that value is influencing demographics, behavior, attitudes, awareness, retention, recruitment, culture, and engagement within the AIA. The Commission urges that compilation of the data start with AIA staff, volunteers, and elected and appointed leaders on national, regional, local, and component levels and think about how this data can extend beyond to others like NCARB, AIAS, and ACSA.”

Launch EDI training for AIA volunteers and components

By Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA

“This is about building a community of champions within AIA leadership. Understanding how to support inclusive teams; leverage diversity for greater engagement and innovation; and raise awareness of unconscious bias are critical first steps for architects to attract and retain future leaders. With greater awareness of the equity issues, AIA leaders will be able to bring this knowledge to their own communities and practice.

Over the past three years, I have seen a transformation about the conversation about equity and diversity both at the AIA local and national level, but also at firms. This is not an issue unique to the architectural profession, however as creative thinkers and problem solvers we can provide a unique way to approach these issues. Architecture is used by everyone. Equity is for everyone.”

Develop a firm self-assessment tool

By Gabrielle Bullock, FAIA, NOMA **

“In a profession that relies heavily on personal drive, creativity, and inspiration, having a life that is focused on more than just work is critical to an architect’s long-term success. Architecture demands long, unpredictable hours in the office and the field. To avoid burnout and turnover, firms need to implement policies that promote balance and flexibility so individuals can focus, create and perform at their best. Although many companies have gone to great lengths to create office environments that innovate by offering flexible work policies or unlimited vacation, challenges with work-life balance still exist.

Require EDI data as part of AIA awards submissions

By Lori Garrett, FAIA

“Architectural excellence goes beyond aesthetics, physical beauty or technical superiority. It encompasses the idea of stewardship — of our profession, our communities, our world. The best architecture responds to questions such as: How does architecture shape the surrounding community? How will it nurture the client’s well-being and advance their mission? How can the building contribute to an environment which promotes respect, compassion and humanity?

As one of less than 400 African-American female architects in the US, I have a personal and professional commitment to broadening the diversity of the profession. Similar to work-life integration, embracing and advocating for a more culturally and racially diverse workplace fosters a sense of belonging and engagement that enhances an individual’s overall experience, and will ultimately make our work more innovative and our organizations more successful.”

These questions require us to think carefully about the process and structural paradigms of the buildings we create, and not only its formal qualities. To integrate formal design with value-driven purpose, our firms, clients, and communities need perspectives offered by a diverse and inclusive profession. It is critical that we provide opportunity, recognition, and reward in order to attract and retain architects who reflect the diverse population of our country. The Commission’s priority action items move our profession closer to this goal.”

Tell our stories

Ensure that AIA publications reflect EDI

By Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA

By Steven Spurlock, FAIA

“Architecture ties our communities, and each of us to the other.

Architecture touches everything — health, wellness, education, history, culture, and beauty. It reflects who we are. To grow a robust and valued profession prepared to serve the needs of people young and old, rich and poor — all hungry for better communities, better infrastructure, and better lives — our profession requires talents as diverse as life itself.

“Having participated for five years on national Communications and Public Outreach Committees, I know that past AIA publications did not always take equity, diversity and inclusion issues into consideration. I am now confident that the work of the EDI Commission will be used as a filter to evaluate and insure future communications and publications from the AIA are mindful, and highlight the diversity of our profession and our members.

In a world where technology seems to be the driving force in how we act and react, maintaining the human touch has never been more important. We need architects, creative men and women whose training is complemented by interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and judgment—skills only possible when we are in touch, deeply in touch with everyone who is and who should be served by design thinking.

To be that kind of profession, we must be a mirror of the rich human tapestry we serve. Empathy and judgment are key.”

The work of the Commission has reset the bar much higher, and the success of our profession depends on following through.”

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* edited from “Equity: The Future of Architecture”, as published on LinkedIn Pulse.

February 2, 2017. ** edited from “Director of Global Diversity at Perkins+Will: Work-Life Balance Isn’t Just a Health Issue - It’s About Talent Retention,” as published on Archinect.com.

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2017 YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD

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ince its inception in 1989, and its establishment in 1991, the Young Architects Forum has been closely aligned with the College of Fellows. It’s so ingrained, that part of the College’s statement of purpose is “ to mentor young architects.” It’s only fitting that our relationship, including support for a COF liaison to the YAF and funding for significant YAF undertakings, has formed a lasting bond between the generations. One of the most enjoyable events of the year is the ability of the COF ExCom to serve, alongside a representative of the YAF, as the Young Architect Award Jury.

The 2017 Jury, which met in December 2016 in Washington, DC, was John R. Sorrenti, FAIA (Chair), Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA, Skipper Post, FAIA, Edward Vance, FAIA, and Peter Kuttner, of the College’s Executive Committee and Joshua Flowers, AIA representing the YAF. Reviewing the increasing number of excellent nominations each year is time-consuming, arduous, and totally exhilarating.

The Jury’s discussion of the range and importance of the work of the next generations is what fuels the COF’s commitment. As a group, we are annually blown away by the scope, commitment, and professionalism of the young architects’ submissions. Choosing the recipients is hard – we reviewed 51 submissions in 2017 – but very rewarding.

The College is proud of each year’s YA Award recipients, and happy to share them with you. Congratulations to all! ■ E d ito r’ s n o te: T o s ee th e fu ll relea s e fr om the AIA, p lea s e click here.

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Contributors to the College of Fellows Fund JANUARY 1, 2016 - DECEMBER 31, 2016

CHANCELLOR'S CIRCLE ($5,000 and above) Jeanne M. Jackson, FAIA S. A. Klatskin, FAIA Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA RK Stewart, FAIA Ziegler Family Trust FELLOWS’ CIRCLE ($2,500 - $4,999) John R. Klai II, FAIA Edward J. Kodet Jr., FAIA John R. Sorrenti, FAIA Joseph G. Sprague, FAIA BENEFACTOR ($1,000 - $2,499) Harold L. Adams, FAIA Hayder Ahmed Ali , Hon. FAIA Ronald A. Altoon, FAIA Glenn W. Birx, FAIA Yolanda Cole, FAIA Thomas J. DeAngelo, FAIA Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA Philip J. Enquist, FAIA Douglas S. Ewing, FAIA Louis J. Garapolo, FAIA Debra A. Gerod, FAIA 26

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Manuel G. Gonzalez, FAIA Emily A. Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA Daniel Stephen Hart, FAIA L. Jane Hastings, FAIA Edward M. Hord, FAIA Stephan S. Huh, FAIA Steven Imrich, FAIA Wade Killefer, FAIA Sandra M. Laux, FAIA Kenneth D. Levien, FAIA Michael D. Lingerfelt, FAIA Paula J. Loomis, FAIA Clark D. Manus, FAIA Kara Martinez James R. McDonald, FAIA George H. Miller, FAIA David D. Montalba, FAIA Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA Raymond G. Post Jr., FAIA Edward A. Shriver Jr., FAIA Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA John P. Sullivan, FAIA Heidi Marie Thiede Gary L. Vance, FAIA Ernesto M. Vasquez, FAIA F. Michael Wong, FAIA Enrique A. Woodroffe, FAIA

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PATRON ($400 - $999) Luis C. Bernardo, FAIA Charles B. Bettisworth, FAIA Donald R. Blair, FAIA David J. Brotman, FAIA Tamara E. Burns, FAIA John J. Castellana, FAIA Gabriel Durand-Hollis, FAIA Stephen A. Fiskum, FAIA Ronald V. Gobbell, FAIA Margo P. Jones, FAIA Ken Ross Jr., FAIA Sylvia P. Kwan, FAIA Mary Katherine Lanzillotta, FAIA Robert K. Morris, FAIA Roksan Okan-Vick, FAIA John I. Pearce Jr., FAIA David Piscuskas, FAIA Platt Byard Dovell White Architects Craig S. Reynolds, FAIA Rossetti Anthony P. Schirripa, FAIA Gene Schnair, FAIA Dawn R. Schuette, FAIA Steven Spurlock, FAIA

GUARANTOR ($150 - $399) Antonin Aeck, FAIA Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architects Burtch W. Beall, FAIA Martha A. Bell, FAIA Anthony C. Belluschi, FAIA Phillip G. Bernstein, FAIA David Body, FAIA Bernard Bortnick, FAIA Timothy A. Casai, FAIA Susan Chin, FAIA Daniel J. Cinelli, FAIA Fred W. Clarke, FAIA Costello + Associates David A. Dillard, FAIA Cassandra D. Ensberg, FAIA Damian Farrell, FAIA Edwin L. Fields, FAIA Theodore E. Garduque, FAIA Vergel L. Gay Jr., FAIA Mark E. Gilliand, FAIA Raymond Girvigian, FAIA Glenn Goldman, FAIA Nan R. Gutterman, FAIA Richard M. Heinz, FAIA Mark A. Hutker, FAIA Rhonda Lee Jackson Robert T. Jackson, FAIA Dennis M. King, FAIA Ted C. Kollaja, FAIA Rick Kremer, FAIA William Love, FAIA Robert D. Loversidge, FAIA R. Kent Mather, FAIA Lorne L. McConachie, FAIA Alan D. McGuinn, FAIA Kevin G. Montgomery, FAIA Edward R. Niles, FAIA Raymond Plumey, FAIA WWW.AIA.ORG/COF

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Richard Green, FAIA Dellas H. Harder, FAIA Robert S. Harris, FAIA Robert W. Hastings, FAIA Thomas Hirsch, FAIA Robert W. Hoye, FAIA Kurt C. Hunker, FAIA Lance K. Josal, FAIA Paul Kinnison Jr., FAIA Thomas D. Kearns, FAIA Elisabeth Knibbe, FAIA Edward C. Kohls, FAIA Albert W. Lindeke III, FAIA T. Jerry Lominack, FAIA Norman MacLeod Garden, FAIA Thomas R. Mathison, FAIA Robert F. Mattox, FAIA C. Andrew McLean, FAIA James R. Merritt, FAIA Constantine E. Michaelides, FAIA Michael J. Mills, FAIA Burcin A. Moehring, FAIA MTFA Architecture, Inc. M. Celeste Novak, FAIA Paul W. O'Shea, FAIA Norbert A. Peiker, FAIA Peter A. Piven, FAIA Michael L. Prifti, FAIA M. Jack Rinehart Jr., FAIA James W. Ritter, FAIA Julia W. Robinson, FAIA Herschel E. Shepard, FAIA Mardelle M. Shepley, FAIA Donal R. Simpson, FAIA Gary Skog, FAIA Edward F. Smith, FAIA Terri Stewart, Hon. AIA Kevin B. Utsey, FAIA William F. Vosbeck, FAIA Jonathan F. Warburg, FAIA APRIL 2017

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