AIA Las Vegas BLUEPRINT - September 2023

CANDIDATES FOR CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AUGUST EVENT RECAPS

AUGUST EVENT RECAPS

CRAIG GALATI, FAIA CRAIG GALATI, FAIA 2023 WCMAA RECIPIENT 2023 WCMAA RECIPIENT

BY JAMES HORVATH, AIA

As we head into the last third of 2023, the summer is coming to an end and I know we are all looking forward to some cooler weather. Kids have started going back to school or off to colleges and we are about to welcome our Stanley Cup winning Golden Knights back when pre-season games begin at the end of the month

Coming up in less than 2 weeks is our AIA Las Vegas ARC Product Show 2023, which will be held at the INDUSTRIAL event space on September 13, 2023. I want to encourage all of our firms in Las Vegas if you have not reached out to the AIA Las Vegas office and committed one of your firm leaders to the Design Connections Luncheon, please do so immediately.

Quickly approaching in October is our Ultimate Drive at Topgolf We did have to make a change recently from Atomic Golf back to Topgolf from last year as construction will not be completed by our date. We are seeking teams to participate this year and I look forward to seeing many of you at the event. This is a great time out together and you don’t have to worry about skill level, just come and have fun

In conclusion this month, I wanted to mention that at the August 2nd Board of County Commissioner meeting our Assistant Director of Operations, Taryn Kole, got up and testified on behalf of AIA Las Vegas in support of the recent Title 30 changes As many of us know, the county has been going through an update process and on the 2nd was the vote to adopt the changes. As we started this year, I wanted our chapter to focus on advocacy and I was proud to be in the audience that day and see how AIA Las Vegas continues to be involved at all levels of government.

Hope everyone has a great September and I look forward to speaking with many of you at the AIA Las Vegas ARC Product Show

Sincerely,

James Horvath, AIA

AIA LAS VEGAS BOARD OF

AIA LAS VEGAS BOARD

Troy Moser, AIA President-Elect MOSER Architecture Studio

Daniel Chenin, AIA Director Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

Joyce Orias, AIA Director Urban Architecture & Design

Glenn Nowak, AIA Education Liaison UNLV SoA

Rick Van Diepen, AIA Treasurer GRN Vision

Melvin Green, AIA Director KME Architects

Carlos D. Fernandez Executive Director AIA Nevada | AIA Las Vegas

Taryn Kole Assistant Dir. Operations AIA Nevada | AIA Las Vegas

James Horvath, AIA President BW&A

Wellbe Bartsma, AIA EP Director Gensler

Teresa Mears, AIA Director LGA Architecture

Kayleigh Hasshaw, CPSM Allied Director TJK Consulting Engineers

Alexia Chen, AIA Secretary LGA Architecture

Victoria Cousino, AIA Director KNIT

John Sawdon, AIA Past-President KNIT

Vivian Arredondo, AIAS President UNLV AIAS

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I am a member of AIA because…

I want my membership to support the organization, fulfilling an obligation to this community and fellow professionals I also feel responsible to have a presence as a woman in a male-dominated profession.

Howwouldyouintroduceyourselftotheworldasanarchitect?Pleaseshareyourpassion,yourvision,andyour achievementsinthefield.

Asahuman,Ileadwithmyheartandcreativity Architectureallowsmetoparticipateinshapingabetterworldforour community.It’smyjoytocreatespacesthatrespondtoneedsforfunctionanddelight andfindingthatbalanceis essential Asaprofessional,I’mproudofmentoringemergingarchitectsandmaintainingasolventpracticeforover19 years Asanarchitectandartist,mycareerhighpointsincludecollaboratingonprojectsthathousepeopleindignity, celebrateartseducation,andcontributetoexceptionalpublicspace.

Arethereanyemergingtrendsorbreakthroughsinarchitecturethathaverecentlysparkedyourinterest?

ThecontinuedgrowthofBIM,virtualtwins,andtheintegrationofdataandAIintoourdesignandpost-construction processesisfascinating Technologythatcangiveuslivefeedbackondesign,buildingperformance,andhumancomfort hasbeenavailablefordecadesbuthasnotbeenwidelyadopted It'sexcitingtoseemorelargeclientsandprojects seizingthisvalue.Ihopethatincreasedadoptionatalargerscalewillyieldaccesstothesetoolsandenvironmental improvements

Howdoyouanticipatethearchitecturallandscapetransformingoverthenext10years?

Ourprofessionwillcontinuetofocusmoreonresilienceandsustainabilityasclimateconditionsmakethatimperative Wemayseetheschismincreasebetweenourmoreaestheticallyortechnicallyfocusedcolleagues Moregraduatesmay moveintovirtualrealitypractice.Specialtiesforfacilitiesdesigninextremeenvironmentswillincrease.Therewillbe increasedpressurefromfinancialinterests(realestateanddevelopment)tolimitoravoidtheneedforlicensed professionals Iseeaneedforourprofessiontorecognizethevalueofourdifferentmindsetsandformeffectivecoalitions tomeettherequirementsforabuiltenvironmentthatisregenerative,functional,andfocusedonexperientialquality. Humanitywillneedourprofession'sawarenessoftheenvironmentandbeautytobufferexpedientdecisions

Ifyouhadthepowertoalteroneaspectofourprofessionrightnow,whatwouldthatbeandwhy?

Wewouldbetterarticulateourvaluetoclientsandbemorebroadlystrategicabouthowweleadwithindevelopment teams Ourprofessionoffersauniqueperspectiveandsystemsmanagementskillsetsbutispaidlessthanother establishedprofessions Weneedtoturnthisaroundtogrowemergingprofessionals

Describethepivotalmomentorinfluencethatignitedyourpassionforarchitecture.

Travelexperiencesasayoungpersonexpandedmyviewofwhatispossibleindesignandarchitecture Iwasespecially capturedbypublicspacesinNorthAmericaandEurope:landscape,fountainsandplazas,andartembeddedincity spaces Atthesametime,Iwasexposedtodiversehomelesspopulationsinmyhomecity Thesedualinfluencesof possibilityandscarcityledmetoawaytocreateappliedartthatwouldhelppeoplelivebetter:Architecture

AnneJohnson,AIA SparkflightStudios

SEPTEMBER

9 Urban Sketchers - October 1 Memorial Garden

13 The ARC Product Show

19 AIA Nevada: Small Firm Exchange (SFx) Virtual Coffee Chat

20 AIA Forum Newsletter Deadline for Oct Issue

21 EP/ YAF Tour of NECTA

22 UNLV SOA Career Day

27 Coffee With An Architect - Jason Jojorian, AIA

28 Evolution of Transportation by the COTE

OCTOBER

5 EP/ YAF Firm Crawl - NOVUS Architecture + Interiors

13 Ultimate Drive at Topgolf

14 Urban Sketchers - Neon Museum

18 AIA Member Meeting - Allied Appreciation

17 AIA Nevada: Small Firm Exchange (SFx):

Implementing Automation as a Small Firm

20 AIA Forum Newsletter Deadline for Nov Issue

NOVEMBER

3 Virtual AIA | NSBAIDRD CE Seminar

11 Urban Sketchers - Rhyolite Ghost Town

15 AIA Member Meeting - Program TBA

20 AIA Forum Newsletter Deadline for Dec. Issue

22 Coffee With An Architect - Glenn Curry & Brandon

Maldonado, AIA

30 AIA Holiday & Design Awards Gala

DECEMBER

9 Urban Sketchers - Ethel M's Cactus Garden

18 AIA Forum Newsletter Deadline for Jan 2024 Issue

Note: This calendar is accurate as of August 31st, 2023. Dates and events are subject to change as necessary as the year evolves.

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MEET OUR CANDIDATES 2024

Alexia Chen is a dedicated and creative architect making a difference in her community She believes that buildings can be an agent for change if we actively change what we do when practicing architecture Alexia is passionate about creating places that bring people together, serving the community, and advocating for sustainability Originally from Taipei and studied in Honolulu, Alexia now resides in Las Vegas and brings a unique understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives to her architectural work With education spanning architecture, literature, visual and performing arts, her solutions balance beauty and functionality, environmental impact, and user experience. Beyond design, Alexia excels as a leader. She understands that effective communication starts with listening to people. A highlight of Alexia's career was leading UNLV students to a second-place win at the Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition in 2013. She has not stopped being an advocate for sustainable design since then. She obtained Living Future Accreditation and brought continued education programs to Southern Nevada Alexia lends her leadership skills to the local design community as Secretary on the AIA Las Vegas Board She has also served as Board President for the Vegas Theatre Company, helping grow the professional theatre in the Las Vegas Arts District Her commitment, creativity, and drive to unite people continue to shape both the profession and her community

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I am an architect at Gensler Las Vegas, registered in Nevada, California, Hawaii, and District of Columbia with a diverse range of commercial, government, and residential projects, including corporate headquarters, offices, sports facilities, and building renovations I participate in multiple aspects of projects of various sizes, from programming and conceptual design through construction administration I was involved in the design and documentation of the 650,000 SF TSA Headquarters in Springfield, VA, and was also on the design team for The St James, a 450,000 SF lifestyle center, development anchor, and sports and recreation facility outside of Chicago, IL In addition to architecture, I hold a Juris Doctor and an MBA, and was a corporate attorney for over 5 years in New York City prior to beginning my architecture career I am interested in becoming Treasurer because it is not often that I get the opportunity to combine my background in corporate, securities, and real estate law, as well as business administration and finance, into my current career as an architect I would be proud to use my knowledge and skills to benefit the architecture profession, and my diverse experience will bring a unique perspective to the AIA Las Vegas Board

Rick is the founder and managing Principal at GRN Vision (www GRNVision com), a professional Green Building consultancy and public interest architecture firm headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada GRN Vision provides professional consulting services including sustainability program development and green building certifications for a broad range of commercial, industrial, multifamily housing and public sector clients. GRN Vision is also passionately committed to community issues of equity including affordable housing and homelessness. Previous to GRN Vision Rick served as Executive Director for Green Chips (now Impact Nevada), a Nevada NGO promoting sustainability through collaborative public-private partnerships Rick's professional experience in Sustainable Design and Architecture has encompassed all aspects of the building process including master planning, programming, project management, integrated design, Green Building certification, leadership training and business development Rick is a community activist providing volunteer and pro-bono design services to local service organizations including Habitat For Humanity, Family Promise, Olive Crest, and the Historic Harrison House, to name a few

I'm a Mexican Architect, I came to USA right after licensure in year 2000 In 2002 I started working in Las Vegas I had to start small, learning the codes and ordinances, as well as new construction systems Being a wife and mother has been my priority, therefore, it took me 20 year to get my licensure in Nevada, which I'm very proud off - I'm a very dedicated individual, and always striving to learn and improve I enjoy being part of positive groups and/or associations I relate with good causes, and dedicate my available time to improve myself and others As an Architect, I'm interested on creating a better community for all of us. I think that we can all join forces to create a unified community of professionals.

I participate in organizations outside of the AIA as I believe that to further the influence of design and our profession, we need to seek opportunities to do so outside of it Simply put, we don't need more architects that care about design, we need developers, brokers, and industry leaders that care about design I've learned that to make an impact on the built environment, architecture alone is not enough I am highly involved in NAIOP Southern Nevada, where I connect with CRE and policy leaders I believe that by forming connections outside of AIA and representing our profession in these spheres, we, as architects and designers, are more capable of influencing decisions and motivating change

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Quyen Luu, Gensler

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Rick Van Diepen, GRN Vision

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Franco Rubio, George M Rodgers, Architect

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Galbe, EV&A Architects

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I graduated from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1980 I started my internship with the Home Maintenance Corporation in New Haven, Connecticut There I learned the humanistic approach to architectural design, “to design for the people” In 1995, I founded Melvin Green Architect, Ltd I have been designing projects for over 38 years and have extensive experience in every facet of architectural design and sustainability I am a member of the National Association of Minority Architects, National Association of Minority Contractors, Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, National Council of Architectural Registration Board, and the American Institute of Architects I have a vast amount of international experience gained while working on various hotel and casino projects in Macau, China I am listed on the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Architect Register; thereby giving me the opportunity to seek licensure in over 18 participating countries. Most recently I was awarded the prestige Trailblazer Award in the Business & Economic Advancement category present by the City of Las Vegas. I am presently serving on the AIA Board of Directors. My passion for Architecture, Leadership Skills and my Dedication to bringing diversity to AIA Las Vegas would be a strong fit.

While attending the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning I was a member and Treasurer of the local AIAS organization Our main focus was on outreach and mentorship for undergraduate students who were interested in pursuing a career in architecture After graduating from the U of M TCAUP in May 2006, I moved to Las Vegas to start my career at Perlman Architects I then pursued my Master's Degree in Architecture at UNLV's School of Architecture and graduated in May 2012 After my tenure at Perlman Architects, I continued my career at Steelman Partners I then decided to pursue my architectural registration, completed the bulk of my ARE's, and was sworn-in in the span of 3 months I started my own firm BhK Designs, Inc in 2015 where I consult with large firms and pursue independent projects Outside of my work experience, I was the President of my undergraduate Arab Culture Club for 2 years, and more recently, the President of my HOA for 2 years and serve on the U of M Alumni Association board I'm an avid traveler and have been fortunate enough to travel throughout the U S , Europe, and the Middle East and experience their architecture and culture I believe my broad experience in architecture and organizations makes me a great fit for the Las Vegas AIA Board of Directors

Melvin Green, KME Architects

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Basel H Kais, BhK Designs Inc

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I started my career in Architecture in 2000 after graduating from Silverado High School. Over the course of my 23 year career I have worked at three locals firms and had the privilege of working on a huge range of projects from small TI’s to mega resorts. In 2021 I decided to switch gears in my career and join the City of Henderson as a Project Construction Manager. After obtaining my licensure is 2019, I have been looking for ways to give back to the profession and mentor young people seeking licensure This desire to give back led me on the path to becoming a committee member for the development of the ARE exams for NCARB I participated in the committee for three years before taking a step back to focus on additional career goals I am interested in giving back again with the opportunity to become a director at the local AIA Las Vegas office

I am a licensed architect and interior designer with 9 years of professional experience Previously, I have been involved in both local and chapter leadership positions with ASID and enjoyed the impact that I was able to make in my city's design community and in the tristate area of Louisiana, Arkansas & Mississippi As a chapter board member in ASID, I was responsible for monthly newsletters to the region, worked with committees to run special events, supported emerging professionals, and advocated to State legislatures on behalf of the profession I believe that this experience would be translate well to a board position in AIA My membership in professional organizations has had a profound influence & benefit to my career path, and I value the opportunity to give that same support back to my community

My name is Jeffrey Sarmiento I am a Vegas born navy (Seabee) veteran I am a UNLV alumnus, class of 2016 Master of Architecture, and class of 2014 Bachelor of science I am a Votech (SECTA) high school alumnus I am a husband and father I would be a strong fit because I am still learning and have the passion to keep learning what everyone wants to teach me I want to give back to the community because I was born in Las Vegas and am very proud of my city and the direction that it is moving in The AIA has a lot of opportunities and programs that can help kids growing up wanting to become an architect help achieve their goals I didn’t know about the AIA until I went to UNLV I don’t want that to happen to high school kids that want to become architects They lose out on opportunities that they didn’t even know they had.

Ryan Kronbetter, CityofHenderson

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Teresa Mears, LGA Architecture

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Jeffery Sarmiento, tsk Architects

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Teresa Mears, AIA LGA Architecture

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Mechanical System Noise Mitigation

NFPA 72 Speech Intelligibility (STI) Modeling

Auditoria & Performance Venue Acoustics

Vibration Analysis & Mitigation

Field Testing & Measurement

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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

VISIONARY LEADER CRAIG GALATI AWARDED SMPS HIGHEST HONOR FOR WORK IN AEC MARKETING

Craig Galati, FAIA, FSMPS, CPSM, was recently honored with the 2023 Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award (WCMAA) from the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Galati, a longtime member of the SMPS Las Vegas chapter, accepted the award at the SMPS annual conference Amplify A|E|C in Austin, TX The WCMAA is the highest honor bestowed by SMPS It celebrates marketing and business development professionals who demonstrate exceptional career success, leadership, and lasting impact on the A/E/C industries

Galati joins a select group of accomplished SMPS members who have received the WCMAA since its inception. He is the 32nd honoree of the award, which commemorates the organization's founder, marketing pioneer Weld Coxe

Throughout his career, Galati has championed the integral role of marketing in AEC firms

Recognizing the marketing challenges faced by architecture professionals early on, he vigorously educated himself on marketing principles This passion led to his quick rise to partner at age 29 and marketing principal by 39. In addition to his illustrious marketing career, Galati is an accomplished author with four published books on professional services marketing. He is currently conducting research for his next publication.

Through his dedication to the field, Galati has demonstrated the immense value strategic marketing brings to AEC businesses He has empowered countless professionals to embrace marketing and become confident leaders His pioneering career and steadfast leadership serve as an inspiration to marketing professionals across the industry Congratulations on this welldeserved achievement on behalf of AIA Las Vegas and AIA Nevada!

Craig Galati, FAIA, FSMPS, CPSM, has been honored with the 2023 WELD COXE MARKETING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (WCMAA)

DESIGNING COMMUNITY

Knit believes architecture can elevate and transform lives, fostering community wherever we live, learn, work and play.

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CSN Betty Engelstad School of Health & Sciences 2021 AIA Nevada Citation Award Winner

Fall 2023 LECTURE SERIES

UNLV School of Architecture AIA LAS VEGAS AIANEVADA

We cordially invite you to attend the Tuesday lecture series at the UNLV School of Architecture, in the Architecture Studies Library.

No RSVP required. This is a free in-person event series. All times are Pacific Time. .

“The Work of Foster + Partners”

From5.30to7pm

JuanVieira-Pardo,Partner Foster + Partners, San Francisco ModeratedbySteffenLehmann

“In Emergency Break Glass”

From5 30to7pm

Aleksandra Jaeschke AssistantProfessor

The University of Texas at Austin ModeratedbyDeborahOakley

“Inflection Point”

From5 30to7pm

DanielJosephChenin,Principal Daniel Joseph Chenin Ltd., Las Vegas ModeratedbyMariselaThompson

From5.30to7pm

Mary G. Padua, Professor of LandscapeArchitecture

Clemson University, South Carolina ModeratedbyXiweiShen

“Speculations on the Landscape”

COMMITTEE

ALLIED MEMBER COMMITTEE

September 27th: The Allied Member Committee is excited to host our next Coffee with an Architect on Wednesday, 9/27 9:30 am - 10:00 am.

It will feature Jason Jorjorian, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, a Principal of LGA Architecture This event is virtual via Zoom, we welcome everyone to join us for this casual morning talk

We are also looking forward to our next AIA member meeting on October 25th for Allied member appreciation. Stay tuned!

JOIN AN AIA LV COMMITTEE

AIA Las Vegas COTE Committee

Chair: Minjia Yan myan@millenniumcommercial com

Virtual Meeting 1st Thursday of each month at 11:00am

AIA Las Vegas Affordable Housing Committee

Co-Chair: Monica Gresser, AIA monica@BRAZENarchitecture com

Co-Chair: David Kim, AIA David Kim@MatterRealestate com

Virtual Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm

AIA Las Vegas Allied Members Committee

Chair: Kayleigh Hasshaw khasshaw@tjkengineers com

Virtual Meeting 4th Wednesday every other month at 9:30am

AIA Las Vegas Government Affairs Committee

Chair: Chris Lujan, AIA clujan@tska com

Virtual Meeting Schedule 1st Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm

AIA Las Vegas Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Co-Chairs: Melvin Green, AIA melvin@kmearchitects com

Virtual Meeting 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00pm

AIA Las Vegas Education Outreach Committee

Chair: John Torpey, AIA jot751@aol com

Virtual Meeting 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm

AIA Las Vegas Women In Architecture Committee

Chair: Monica Gresser, AIA monica@BRAZENarchitecture com

Hybrid Meeting 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00pm

AIA Las Vegas UNLV School of Architecture Committee

Chair: Glenn Nowak, AIA glenn.nowak@unlv.edu

Virtual Meeting 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am

AIA Las Vegas EPYAF Committee

Chair: Wellbe Bartsma, AIA wellbe bartsma@gensler com

Virtual Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm

AIA Las Vegas Urban Sketchers Committee

Chair: Eric Roberts, FAIA ericr@knitstudios com

Virtual or In Person Meeting 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00am

AIA Nevada Small Firm Exchange

Chair: Anne Johnson, AIA anne@sparkflightstudios com

COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (COTE)

September 28th: Our event

Evolution of Transportation is on 9/28 from 8:00am - 9:30am at the International Innovation Center. This event will explore the transformative effects of driverless vehicles and ridesharing on our cities, and how these innovations are changing the way we plan, design, and utilize urban spaces. Attendees will also hear about the rise of ridesharing platforms and their impact on urban mobility patterns and commuting habits. (COTE updates continued on page 25)

UNLV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE

Welcome back to school! UNLV School of Architecture hosted over fifty incoming freshmen on Aug 21, and is looking forward to welcoming

nearly fifty (new and returning) graduate students in the Master of Architecture Program. The AIA SoA Committee will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30am, and we invite members to join us We support students in a variety of ways: advising on partnerships between the School and firms, coordinating hard-hat tours, promoting the Career and Internship Fair, serving as expert reviewers for studios and assessments, and more...

UNLV SOA FALL 2023 SEMESTER CALENDAR

-Aug 28 - UNLV Classes Start

-Sep 12 KJW Lecture Juan Vieira-Pardo 5:30Arc Studies Library

-Sep 19 KJW Lecture Aleksandra Jaeschke 5:30 Arc Studies Library

-Sep 26 KJW Lecture Daniel Joseph Chenin 5:30pm Arc Studies Library

-Oct 17 KJW Lecture Mary G Padua 5:30 Arc Studies Library

-Oct 24 Radical Innovation Design Competition, New Museum NYC 5pm

-Final/Semester Reviews Dec 1, 4, 6, and 8

CLARK COUNTY TITLE 30 DEVELOPMENT CODE REWRITE APPROVED

On August 2, 2023 the Board approved a rewrite of Title 30 in its entirety with an effective date of January 1, 2024, which may be found here. AIA Las Vegas submitted a public comment at the public hearing on August 2nd.

Prior to January 1, 2024, an applicant may voluntarily elect to be reviewed and submitted in accordance with the rewrite of Title 30, however, action on said application cannot occur until after January 1, 2024.

UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

9.07.23 - Nevada Brownfields Workshop

9.14.23 - ConveneNV 2023 – 3 in 1: Unity

Through Sustainability

SFX

The Small Firm Exchange recently held their first virtual coffee meeting on August 15th, 2023. The event fostered great discussion and connection among participants. Topics covered included marketing and business development strategies like partnering with other firms for larger projects and transitioning from smaller to more sizable projects. They also discussed operational topics like insurance considerations for larger projects, succession planning, employee compensation models, and best practices for managing remote employees. With so many relevant issues covered, the first meeting was a resounding success.

Small firm = Less than nine (9) employees

9.27.2023 CITY OF LAS VEGAS LA MADRE FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP

COTE Chair Minjia Yan is participating at the La Madre Foothills Community Advisory Group to provide specific community-driven recommendations, which build upon the 2050 Master Plan. Please join her, Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske, and other community advisory group members at the Introductory Community Meeting on September 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Centennial Hills YMCA You can take the community survey here.

DOWNTOWN ACCESS PROJECT

The Downtown Access Project is located along I515/US-95 from Mojave Road to Rancho Drive

The Nevada Department of Transportation is beginning to prepare environmental and engineering studies for the project. View here for the August 29th public meeting material.

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REMEMBERING HARRY CAMPBELL, AIA

BY RANDY LAVIGNE, HON. AIA

Harry Campbell was a fine architect, a champion for the profession, a community leader, a dedicated mentor and a friend to all who knew him. When he passed on July 15th2023, AIA Las Vegas and AIA Nevada lost a valued and faithful member of over 50 years. He established his firm, HCA Architects in 1973 and contributed to the growth, enrichment and development of our city for the next 35 years, designing and building public schools, municipal buildings, fire stations, courthouses and even the Fremont Street Experience His firm also received recognition and awards for many of his projects including Henderson City Hall and the Las Vegas Federal Courthouse. He served as President of the AIA Las Vegas Chapter in 1980 and went on to serve on the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design for many years working to improve the profession and improve the Licensing Exam for the United States and Canada He was awarded the highest honor that can be bestowed on an architect in Nevada when he received the AIA Nevada Silver Medal

Harry was the first architect I met when I arrived in Las Vegas in 1994. Needing to work, I accepted a temporary position at HCA Architects and Harry and his staff, including a young Mark Hobaica, AIA, were very welcoming and supportive It was there that Harry and Mark told me about an opportunity with their professional organization, the Las Vegas Chapter of the American institute of Architects. The chapter needed an Executive Director. Harry and Mark encouraged me to meet with Jon Rappel, AIA who was the President of the chapter at that time I did and, the rest, as we say, is history If it were not for Harry Campbell and his wise advice and support, I would have missed the opportunity to serve as Executive Director of AIA Nevada and AIA Las Vegas for 27 years which has turned out to be the highlight and the most rewarding of my career

Our lives touch so many other lives and we seldom realize it as it happens. I am grateful to Harry Campbell, and so appreciative of his many contributions to the AIA Chapters, the profession and our community Like so many others I feel fortunate to have known him, and I just want to say “Thanks, Harry”, for touching my life in such a meaningful way Rest in Peace, my friend.

Randy Lavigne, Hon. AIA

Retired - Executive Director (1995-2021)

AIA Nevada/AIA Las Vegas

Harry Edgar Campbell February 22, 1941 - July 15, 2023

SUPPORT AIA ALLIED MEMBERS

Our Allied Members are committed to the design community of Nevada and they show it by supporting the AIA through advertising, sponsorships and service on committees.

Allied Members Committee meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 9:30am.

SHEDDING LIGHT ON LAS VEGAS

ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN / CULTURE

FROM NEON TO NATURAL:

The Use of Light in Casinos

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023

INNOVATING ENTERTAINMENT:

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023

STILL LEARNING FROM LAS VEGAS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023

REVOLUTION ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING DESIGN

with Gillian Wynn, Roger Thomas, and Todd-Avery Lenahan

with Christopher Hawthorne

Evolution of Experience Design in Las Vegas with Stefan Al

CALL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBMISSIONS SUBMIT YOUR BUILT WORK

Graduate student at the University of Toronto are working with housing scholar Karen Kubey to collect and share exemplary affordable housing design case studies from across the United States They would like to feature projects from Nevada in their forthcoming book, Good Neighbors II. Selected examples will be published in the guide, an updated and expanded version of the 1997 book of the same name.

Their goal is for the publication to be useful for people like you, who are working every day to advocate for more and better affordable housing. We invite you to join this national effort! Two easy ways to help:

All architects are invited to submit affordable housing case studies built since 2009 for possible publication.

Send us a list of architecture firms, organizations, and/or public agencies working in affordable housing in Nevada, for the team to reach out directly

Please send any questions to GoodNeighbors@karenkubey.net.

FREE WEBINAR ON LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE FROM THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

September 20, 2023, 9:00 am to 10:30 am (Pacific Time)

‘Library Architecture: The Library of

the Future’

Presented by Professor Steffen Lehmann and featured by bibliotheca

Join us in the exciting webinar, "Library Architecture: The Library of the Future," with Professor Steffen Lehmann, Ph.D., of the University of Nevada's School of Architecture, leader of the interdisciplinary Urban Futures Lab, and former UNESCO Chair-Holder for Sustainable Urban Development.

Registration is free and open now!

Prof Steffen Lehmann will delve into the historical evolution of public libraries, tracing their lineage from private collections housed in monasteries and palaces to free-standing public buildings up to their current state as multifunctional hybrid spaces. Explore statements from esteemed library architects on the future of libraries and understand the characteristics defining the NextGeneration Library. Discover how libraries, with their ever-evolving design, have reinvented their architectural typology to meet the demands of changing times, embodying innovation in their physical and functional features

This webinar is not only about design but also about the dynamic, community-centric role libraries play in society Expect a lively discussion about the challenges and opportunities of the next-generation libraries as we explore the intersection of physical design, technology integration, and societal needs. From public roof gardens to automated storage systems, prepare to envision the library of the future.

AIA Women's Leadership Summit 2023

Women’s Leadership Summit, founded by AIA, is a premier event that brings together the industry’s largest network of women in architecture, design, and the allied building industries. Focused on networking, leadership training, business development, gender equity, and personal empowerment, WLS helps women manifest the careers they want while making a difference in the world

Register now to join us in Boston September 12–14, 2023

Disaster Preparedness Starts with Architects

AIAU’s new four-course series will help you integrate climate resilience and community preparedness into your design process Led by prominent architects and climate experts, the live series offers actionable, innovative design solutions for disaster preparedness, planning, and recovery.

The series includes three live courses on September 7, 14, and 21. Can’t make the live courses? No problem. Purchase the series and watch on demand at your convenience

LIFE THROUGH DESIGN

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