AIANYS 2016 Annual Report

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FROM OUR PRESIDENT ... WE HAVE SEEN OUR MEMBERSHIP AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH AND AN INCREASED EMPHASIS ON THE PROFESSION AS A WHOLE.

This year has been eventful for AIA New York State. With the construction industry booming, we have seen our membership at an all-time high and an increased emphasis on the profession as a whole. It is in our nature to address a broad array of issues and problems, collaboratively and in the face of adversity, to advance and protect our profession.

This year, we have successfully had our voices heard on many advocacy issues. We ran an effective lobby day, meeting with many legislators and, maybe more importantly, have had our staff and Government Advocacy Committee members invited to attend stand-alone meeting on our various legislative initiatives.

Our expertise has informed the legislators on climate change, emergency management, historic preservation, as well as voiced our concerns with legal aspects of practice and the economic value of design.

2016 also saw successful partnerships with Chapters and likeminded professional organizations. AIANYS and Chapters in and around New York City changed the way the procurement for design services was administered for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as well as rekindled a coalition with other professional industry organizations.

AIANYS was as active as ever in the public, where we brought the importance of design and design professionals to the news and other media outlets. We have had been cited numerous times in papers across the state and collaborated to help with articles, and even became the resident experts on a billion-dollar redevelopment project. Partnering with AIA Central New York, we received much press coverage and were invited to present at forums as experts in dealing with the current I-81 elevated highway being redeveloped as a community grid, viewed nationally as a model for corridor redevelopment.

ON THE COVER: WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture Novartis Visitor Reception - East Hanover, NJ Photo Credit: Albert Vecerka/Esto

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Turning the page on the year that was, I can honestly say we have moved our organization forward, and have made great strides. We are offering more educational services than ever, have a foothold in the political realm and the public is quickly realizing our breadth of expertise. We, as architects, are here for the benefit of the public and will keep our commitment to protect environment, built and natural, and the residents of New York State.

We have done so much and my hope is AIANYS will continue to grow and flourish. It is my time to hand the AIANYS presidency to Robert E. Stark, AIA, to continue advancing the profession and providing value to our over 8,900 members. I urge you to get involved with the AIA on any level, be part of the organization which is representing you by letting your thoughts and opinions be heard. If you know architects who are not members, urge them to join. Collectively, we will not only build beautiful buildings and plan modern cities, but we can change the political and public landscape to help us do what we do best.

AIA New York State Margaret O’Donoghue Castillo, FAIA President

ABOUT US

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS NEW YORK STATE: The voice of the architectural profession and a resource for its members in service to society.

It is American Institute of Architects New York State’s (AIANYS) Mission to represent architects and the profession of architecture in government and provide services to the membership. Architects within the profession saw a need for representation, to achieve influence and maintain the integrity of the profession for their needs in governmental bodies.

The AIANYS Board of Directors come together as a means of a cumulative voice for the 8900+ members and oversee the various operational aspects and activities.

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A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT

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ABOUT US | CONTENTS

A LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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2017 STRATEGIC PLAN

GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY | PROGRESSIVE STEWARDSHIP PUBLIC ADVOCACY | MESSAGING + COMMUNICATIONS

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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

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KNOWLEDGE

CHAPTER OUTREACH | EMERGING PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE 2016 | TECHNOLOGY

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AIANYS 2016 AWARDS

STAFF DIRECTORY | VOLUNTEER

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FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THIS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR. NOT ONLY ARE WE LOOKING TOWARD THE NEW YEAR BUT IT IS A TIME TO REFLECT ON THE CONCLUSION OF THE YEAR THAT WAS.

To say this has been a busy year is an understatement. Under the leadership of Margaret O’Donoghue Castillo, FAIA, the AIANYS Board of Directors made a significant step toward being a true strategic board.

The Board embraced discussions about the direction of the profession and design, and the role the Institute will be playing in its future. The Board discussions touched on advocacy issues, educating the public about architecture, and increasing presence across the State, to illustrate a few.

As part of their forward strategic movement, the Board spent two days working on a renewed plan to be implemented in 2017 and beyond. The plan defined three important statements to formulate programing around: that AIANYS will be the Voice of the Profession; Enhance Relevance & Increase Member Value; and Cultivate Leadership and Knowledge.

A long time leadership goal has been the establishment of a community with the Associated General Contractors of New York State. In November, the AGC leadership team and staff met with the AIANYS Executive Committee to design what the interactive community will have as its purpose and goals.

In January this initiative will move forward.

AIANYS participated in the Large States Forum that brought together the leadership from the eight largest components in the AIA. During their two days of discussions, the group shared a number of successful programs and identified initiatives they could work on together.

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The AIANYS staff has gone through a reorganization and is now poised to provide greater outreach to the Schools of Architecture, Chapter Leadership and a higher level of member services, to name a few. Thanks to the strategic foresight of the Board, we now have a staff member on board dedicated to promoting all the AIANYS events and programs, as well as enhancing the Allied member initiatives. These two positions, coupled with our dedicated communications and government relations team, and the soon-to-be program development staff member, will work with the 2017 elected leadership and Board to further the goals of AIA New York State and, more importantly, the role of architecture and architects in our daily lives.

We will keep you updated on these and our other member driven projects as an incredible 2017 rolls out.

Georgi Ann Bailey, CAE, Hon. AIANYS Executive Director AIA New York State

2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee President Margaret O’Donoghue Castillo, FAIA AIA New York President Elect Robert E. Stark, AIA AIA Buffalo/Western New York Chaintruil | Jensen | Stark Architects Immediate Past President Timothy G. Boyland, AIA AIA Staten Island v + b Architecture/Urban Planning, LLP Vice President/ Government Advocacy Kirk Narburgh, AIA AIA Central New York King + King Architects, LLP Vice President/Public Advocacy Marcus Marino, AIA AIA Staten Island design M group

AIA Regional Representatives to the AIA Strategic Council Randolph J. Collins, AIA AIA Eastern New York CSArch Architecture Illya Azaroff, AIA AIA New York Design Collective Jessica Sheridan, AIA AIA New York Gensler

National Associates Committee Regional Associate Director – NY (NAC RAD) James Yankopoulos, Assoc. AIA NYC Housing Development Corp.

Associate Director David Flecha, Assoc. AIA SDS Brooklyn

New York Rep to YAF Vice President/Knowledge Phillip Anzalone, AIA Jeff Smith, AIA Atelier Architecture 64 AIA Southern NY Chianis + Anderson Architects, PLLC Treasurer Mark V. Kruse, AIA AIA Long Island MVK Architecture & Planning Secretary Sherida E. Paulsen, FAIA AIA New York PKSB Architects, PC

Board of Directors Bronx Director Not Appointed

Queens Director Willy Zambrano, AIA Zambrano Architectural Design, LLC

Brooklyn Director Giuseppe Anzalone, AIA New York Design Architects

Rochester Director Peter Wehner, AIA Passero Associates

Buffalo-Western New York Director Paul J. McDonnell, AIA Buffalo Public Schools

Southern New York Director John G. Snyder, AIA John Snyder Architects

Central New York Director Stephanie Wright, AIA

Staten Island Director Sarah Power, Assoc. AIA Power Design Studio

Eastern New York Director Pasquale Marchese, AIA Mosaic Associates

Westchester + Hudson Valley Director John Fry, AIA Sullivan Architecture

Long Island Director Joseph Chearmonte, AIA New York Directors Lance Jay Brown, FAIA Lance Jay Brown Architecture + Urban Design James T. Crispino, AIA Francis Cauffman Architects Stephanie Gelb, FAIA Peconic Director Dominic LaPierre, AIA Dominic LaPierre Architect, PLLC

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BY THE NUMBERS UNITY IS STRENGTH; WHEN THERE IS TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION, WONDERFUL THINGS CAN BE ACHIEVED. -MATTIE STEPANEK

AIANYS’s annual budget is carefully prepared each year by staff and the Budget and Finance Committee, then approved by the Board of Directors moving into the next fiscal year. The AIANYS Board of Directors has established initiative based savings accounts for such projects as a building fund, operating security and scholarships.

Our commitment remains to invest in the most appropriate means in accomplishing the goals set forth by the Board of Directors.

8933 TOTAL 1965 ASSOCIATES

Membership has increased throughout the year resulting in the highest level of membership ever for New York State.

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2017 STRATEGIC PLAN EFFORTS AND COURAGE ARE NOT ENOUGH WITHOUT PURPOSE AND DIRECTION. -JOHN F. KENNEDY 2016 saw a Strategic Retreat where AIANYS Leadership acted as a steward for developing a vision, mission and strategy for the next three years. Resonating themes shaped the vision, constructing a platform for the forward-facing facets of AIANYS: • Demonstrate the values an architect can bring to various aspects of everyday life.

• Advocate for the Members – promote members and the profession in the media and amongst the general public.

• Provide the Chapters with resources to promote themselves and, in turn, have the Chapters relay local issues of interest back to the State component.

• Create a unified message for advocacy, government and public, and enhance and promote initiatives which will allow architects to better help the public, inform on what services we can bring and encourage legislation to help protect the health, safety and welfare of the residence on New York.

• Advocate for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art+Architecture and Mathematics, dubbed “STEAM”, education and incentives.

• Engage educational systems, targeting K-12, Community Colleges and libraries.

• Support and expand architectural education across the board. Go to schools, youth programs, etc., to explain the value of design to New York’s youth and develop future architects through education and information.

• Support policies which are inclusive and cultivate diversity within the architectural community.

• Facilitate grassroots advocacy initiatives at the local, state and federal level.

• Empower a new generation of volunteer advocates to expand the relevancy and impact of the profession in our communities.

• Expand knowledge about sustainability and resilience, educating members and providing tools for energy efficient design.

• Partner with like-minded organizations such as AGC, ACEC and NYSSPE. Challenges facing the profession: Through the Strategic Planning, members and staff alike expressed the need to demonstrate the value of architects moving forward. There has been a significant influx of population into our cities, sparking the need for changes and enhancements to our buildings, infrastructure and inclusive planning. AIANYS members must move to establish ourselves as visionaries, incorporating good design into development projects. Architects bring innovation in the form of sustainable and resilient cities and towns, planning the built environment for the future and protecting structures and areas of historical value.

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GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY WE CANNOT SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME THINKING WE USED WHEN WE CREATED THEM. – ALBERT EINSTEIN Since being founded in 1857, the original 13 members saw a need to “elevate the standing of the profession” by creating a unified voice for change and to protect the virtues of the profession. Using the cumulative voice of our 8,800+ members, we work to shape policy and decisions for the benefit of the built environment and the general public.

We continue to use our experience and knowledge to expand upon a proactive approach, while responding to an array of threats to the profession. 2016 saw some achievements in collaborating with partners in the design and construction industry to produce a comprehensive bill to authorize Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) project delivery for all public agencies and authorities.

We have also seen collaborative efforts, in working with the AIA New York Chapter to vastly improve Design-Build legislation being pushed by the City of New York and the resurrection of a dormant industry coalition to work on issues of mutual interest.

2016 saw the passage of the Emergency Responder Act in the Senate for the second consecutive year; a Distressed Rehabilitation Tax Credit in the Senate for the second consecutive year; protected the profession by defeating legislation to require newly licensed architects to pay for fingerprinting; the expansion of the scope of practice for interior designers; and legislation to increase the monetary and square footage threshold for which architectural services are required.

PROGRESSIVE STEWARDSHIP IF YOU WANT TO SUCCEED YOU SHOULD STRIKE OUT ON NEW PATHS, RATHER THAN TRAVEL THE WORN PATHS OF ACCEPTED SUCCESS. - JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER As the 2017 Legislative year commences, months of planning and preparation for advancement of the legislative agenda will be put into action. AIANYS led the way in collaboration, resurrecting a dormant Joint Design & Construction working group aimed at coalescing around a set of mutual goals and policy priorities. The ability to work with various coalitions can be an avenue for sustained success for allied organizations, especially in a political culture dominated by a few influential groups. Through power in numbers, AIANYS is determined to achieve some of its most ambitious, yet historically challenged, policy goals.

May 3rd marked the launch of the rebranded “Architects in Albany Advocacy Day,” drawing close to sixty members to the State Capitol.

Beyond advocating on behalf of the AIANYS Legislative Program, members continued the process of building relationships with their elected representatives—an exercise crucial to elevating the voice of the architectural community. The 2017 Architects in Albany Advocacy Day will be held on Wednesday, May 17th.

The New York State Architects Political Action Committee (NYSAPAC) continues to be the predominant political platform for architects in the State through its presence at fundraising events and aiding legislators who are champions of the profession. NYSAPAC has been a model for other AIA members and organizations on best practices for political expenditures.

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PUBLIC ADVOCACY NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE TELL YOU, WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. -ROBIN WILLIAMS This past year, AIANYS weighed in on many public issues.

Success was found when AIANYS teamed with AIACNY to weigh in on the billion-dollar I-81 corridor redevelopment project.

In its current state, it is widely considered a planning blunder; AIACNY had set up a task force to look at the options, proving the community grid is the best and most viable option.

In this instance, our members publicly explained the benefits of a community grid, how it alleviates congestion in an area prone to traffic jams and grid design is also the least disruptive option, requiring the acquisition of just five buildings. Preservation wise, a grid option is best suited, as the construction of a new viaduct will condemn and demolish 24 buildings, including at least 12 structures of historical significance. It also gives commuters multiple access points to their employment, which 88% of travelers are employed in an area where there the highway is prone to traffic congestions.

AIANYS is positioning to move forward with our public initiatives.

In the past year, we have successfully targeted the movie industry, as the architect does not get the credit when a building is in a show or movie, where we targeted over 300 people and associations in the industry to let them know Every Building has an Architect. We have also advertised in political publications, published op-eds, informational/positional whitepapers, had major media outlets come to us for content and partnered with various organizations and outlets to get our positions out.

In addition to our traditional press relations, for the first time ever, members videoed discussion panels. We invited innovators in the profession and filmed their conversations to inform of an architect’s point of view and expertise on issues which can be addressed through design. Our expertise goes beyond buildings, where our members are the visionaries behind smart cities, resilient shorelines, green and energy efficient design, and, of course, beautiful structures.

AIANYS will continue to position ourselves as resident experts on the built environment. AIANYS and its Chapters are weighing in, using our expertise on these types of projects, giving the public the information needed to make the best decisions for their communities.

Rendering courtesy of ReThinkI81/Urban Design Center Syracuse

MESSAGING + COMMUNICATIONS MOVING AHEAD WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO. EXCELLENCE, THEN, IS NOT AN ACT, BUT A HABIT. – WILL DURANT As we move ahead, we must advance our advocacy efforts, publicly and governmentally, overcoming the challenges we face today, when it is more important than ever to get our message out. Our areas of expertise are directly applicable to those challenges and we are ready to meet them head on. New York State’s diverse land and cityscapes cater to citizen architects who understand how the built environment integrates into our everyday lives.

As we lay out our communications plan for the upcoming year, our main advocacy focus will remain to bring our members’ message to the legislature and the public as a unified voice. As architects are agents of change and conservation, our members are equipped to advise on best practices to best vision and accomplish a 21st century New York State.

ON THE LEFT: Iu + Bibliowicz Architects, LLP Phinney Design Group Architecture+ Ashley McGraw Architects Photo Credit: Jeff Goldberg/Etso Photo Credit: The Wild Center Photo Credit: Matt Wargo Photo Credit: John Griebsch

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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Project Delivery Leadership made strides in the area of alternative project delivery in 2016. Specifically, AIANYS launched a campaign to include CMc as a viable alternative to Design-Build for vertical public construction projects. AIANYS partnered with the AIANY chapter to include safeguards and appropriate thresholds in a bill authorizing the City of New York to use Design-Build for City projects. While this bill failed to pass the Legislature, AIANYS successfully inserted its voice in the process. AIANYS will advocate for: • Inclusion of CMc project delivery in the Design-Build extender as part of the State Budget process; • Mandatory use of Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) procurement for architectural services in all public projects; • Maintaining the architect’s independence, impartial judgement and ethical obligations owed to the public owner and end user.

Tort Reform The last major change to tort law occurred in 1996, when AIANYS spearheaded a campaign to enact a ten-year statute of repose to limit indefinite exposure to third party personal injury and property damage lawsuits. Due to those efforts, third party claimants are now required to file a notice of claim if the suit is brought more than ten years prior to the date of the claim. While this was a modest first step to protect architects from meritless claims, a tenyear statute of repose is needed to protect the assets and estates of architects as they transition into retirement. AIANYS will continue to advocate for: • Commonsense statute of repose legislation which protects all parties; and • Legislation prohibiting public contracts from assigning liability to architects for damages beyond the professional standard of care.

Due Process for Design Professionals Municipal encroachment upon the investigative and disciplinary authority of the State Education Department (SED) continues to be a concern of AIANYS and its members. In 2007 the Legislature passed a law granting unilateral authority to the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) to revoke the filing privileges of an architect for allegedly filing a false statement. This law impinges upon SED’s statutory authority to investigate and prosecute professional misconduct allegations.

AIANYS will advocate for: • A repeal of the law or a clarification requiring NYC DOB to use state-mandated procedures for cases involving professional misconduct prior to a determination to revoke or suspend filing privileges

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Legal Practice of Architecture In 2003 AIANYS successfully pushed for a law authorizing SED to seek injunctive relief, civil restitution and issue cease and desist orders against individuals practicing illegally. While SED has enhanced authority to enforce the laws, it lacks the appropriate staff to carry out its mission. In 2009 the Legislature passed a law assessing a 15% surcharge on all registration renewals under the purview of SED to bolster enforcement efforts. To date, these funds remain unused and staffing levels remain virtually unchanged. AIANYS will advocate for: • Utilizing untapped funds in the Office of Professions account to hire more professional misconduct investigators; and • Vigorous investigation and prosecution of unauthorized practice by the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) and the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau within the NYS Office of the Attorney General.

Economic Development & Job Creation Uncertainty at the federal-level concerning tax reform and community investment will require a redoubling of efforts surrounding AIANYS’ support for incentives which help distressed and economically disadvantaged communities. AIANYS will advocate for: • Legislation to incentivize the rehabilitation of our commercial main streets and distressed residential properties; • Raising the per project cap for the State’s Historic Tax Credit; • Working with AIA National to oppose a repeal of the Federal Historic Tax Credit; and • Increased investment in capital construction for all public facilities.

Resilient Communities & Disaster Response Architects have a responsibility to design a resilient environment which can successfully adapt to natural conditions and readily absorb and recover from destructive man-made and natural disasters. Disaster declarations due to hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and floods are becoming more frequent and more expensive, contributing to exploding disaster recovery costs to the taxpayer. AIANYS will advocate for: • The development and enactment of resilient building codes; • Incentives to renovate and retrofit existing housing stock to enhance resiliency; • Regenerative policies that reduce the demand on fossil fuels and render grid dependency less critical; and • Emergency Responder legislation to protect architects who aid their communities in the aftermath of a declared disaster.

KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE IS OF NO VALUE UNLESS IT IS PUT INTO PRACTICE – ANTON CHEKHOV Scholarships The AIANYS Student Award Program, sponsored in part by AIA’s Component Scholarship Grant, was established in 2007 to recognize design excellence in our next generation of architecture practitioners. This program serves as a way of engaging and recognizing students who will soon be emerging professionals in design, giving the opportunity to interact, share ideas and concepts with professionals, to advance our ever evolving profession. This year’s theme was “Community Engagement & Social Impact”, where Marina Santos of the City College of New York Spitzer School of Architecture was awarded for her work on her project “REACH.” At Syracuse University, Nathaniel Banks and Yidian Liu were awarded for “Connective Corridor: The Revival of Beijing Siheyuan.” Both projects will be on display during the 2017 Quad State Convention in Albany, NY next fall.

Also awarded was the Annual ARE Scholarship recognizing Associate AIA members in New York State who have made significant contributions at an early career stage and encourage their pursuit of licensure. AIANYS is proud to award Nicole Gangidino, Assoc. AIA, with the Brooklyn Chapter the scholarship.

In total for 2016, AIANYS is proud to have awarded $4,470 in scholarships to both students and Associates.

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Conference 2016 2016 saw one of our most successful Conferences to date.

Architects gathered in Saratoga on September 29th to October 1st, with nearly 30 programs and tours. Attendees had the unique opportunity to see Kai-Uwe Bergmann, AIA, Partner at world renowned firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) speak on the effect of climate and design across the globe, as well as the architects of Svigals + Partners, tasked with the emotional project of designing the new Sandy Hook School. This highly anticipated presentation was live broadcasted for CE, a first for AIANYS, and will certainly not be the last.

The architecture around Saratoga Springs is unique, as we took attendees on walking tours of Historic Congress Park, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the “Queen Anne” lined North Broadway, and an updated tour of the renovation and preservation of the Adelphi Hotel, known as the “crown jewel” of Saratoga.

Staying with our theme of Collaboration, we invited designers from related fields and architectural professionals to highlight the importance of collaboration for a truly successful project.

A panel discussion featuring Craig Metros, a lead designer with Ford Motor Company, discussed how the design process of an automobile is not so different than the architect’s role in designing a building, alongside Kashyap Bhimjiani, Assoc. AIA with Gensler, and Paulo Faria of Grimshaw Architects, adding their take on design collaboration relating to aviation and rail transportation. Also, we were fortunate enough to have representatives from 3 cities – Troy, Buffalo, and Philadelphia - exploring the unique relationships formed between architects and the public officials who are responsible for charting a successful, vibrant community plan.

2016’s Design Conference brought together members from across the state and presenters from across the globe, where attendee feedback was tremendous. We are already getting ready to top it in 2017 with our first ever QUAD State Convention in Albany, NY. Please join us, along with AIA Connecticut, AIA New Jersey, and AIA Pennsylvania for QUAD, or Quality Unites Architectural Design, which will take place on November 9-11, 2017.

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KNOWLEDGE Education and Educational Alliances In 2016, AIANYS and Urban Green Council partnered to deliver Conquering the Energy Code providing seminars on the recently revised Energy Codes, taking effect in October of 2016. Working with our local Chapters, we trained 512 architects, as we look to continue the partnership to train more of our members through 2017.

Architectural Tour of Cuba AIANYS hosted an 8-day Architectural Tour of Cuba in October, providing a unique opportunity to explore Cuba’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, considered as the largest conserved Spanish colonial architecture in the Americas. The trip included five days of guided tours in both Havana and Cienfuegos in Central Cuba, where the travelers participated in the following guided activities: guided tour of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with architect Miguel Coyula; guided tour to Cienfuego’s Historic Center; guided tour of Trinidad’s Historic Center; meeting with renowned architect Miguel Coyula; exchange with architect and restoration specialist Nancy Benitez; a visit to Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), the country’s top art academy; a discussion with architect Iran Millan, Cienfuegos City Historian; a lunch hosted by Jose Fuster, a renowned Cuban ceramist and painter; and discussion with Architect Victor Marin.

Members saw various styles of architecture throughout the city shaped by Cuba’s rich history. Cienfuegos is an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban planning as developed in Latin America from the 19th century.

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CHAPTER OUTREACH THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF AN ORGANIZATION ARE THE RESULTS OF THE COMBINED EFFORT OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. -VINCE LOMBARDI New York Members of Council of Architectural Component Executives Meet In August of this year, New York State CACE (Council of Architectural Component Executives) members met in Albany for two days of lively discussion and problem solving focused on increasing member value.

Day one started with a brainstorming session, which began by asking the question, “why are you here?” The group of six staff executives came up with a list ranging from identifying one project the Components could accomplish jointly to statewide organizational initiatives, which would result in better inter chapter communications.

Some of the resulting initiatives will be implemented the first part of 2017.

As part of the larger discussion, a list of “Quick Tips” for Chapter leaders was created as best practices for Component leadership, and will be

published in and distributed in the Leadership Link, the publication for AIANYS leadership.

On top of their Chapter responsibilities, New York State CACE members also meet regularly and serve on AIA National Committees and task forces. The CACE members participating in the August meeting which included Georgi Bailey, AIANYS, were Linda Hewitt, AIA Rochester, Meghan McGrath, AIA Eastern New York, Valerie Brown, AIA Westchester+ Hudson Valley, Ben Prosky, AIA New York Chapter, Suzanne Mecs, AIA New York Chapter, Ruben Ramales, AIA Queens Chapter and Susana Honig, AIA Brooklyn Chapter.

President’s Roundtables: Margaret Castillo, FAIA, AIANYS President and Georgi Bailey, AIANYS Executive Director, met with Chapter leadership and CACE members at two Chapter Roundtable meetings. The Spring meeting was held in

Syracuse and the Fall meeting was at the Center for Architecture in New York City. Chapter Presidents exchanged ideas and solutions for challenges facing them in their respective Chapters and communities.

The meetings were attended by the following leadership: Michael Anderson, AIA, President elect, Buffalo Chapter ; Jim Yarrington, AIA, President, Rochester Chapter; Fred Koenig, AIA, President, Central New York Chapter; Mark Thaler, AIA, President, Eastern New York Chapter; Linda Hewitt, Executive Director, Rochester Chapter; Manuel Andrede, President, Westchester+ Hudson Valley Chapter; David Piskuscas, FAIA, President-Elect, New York Chapter; Ben Prosky, Executive Director, New York Chapter; James Oliva, AIA, President, AIA Staten Island Chapter; Willy Zambrano, President, AIA Queens Chapter; James Prisco, AIA, President-Elect, AIA Long Island Chapter; Susana Honig, AIA, Administrator, AIA Brooklyn Chapter

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE 2016 AIANYS Emerging Professionals Committee 2016 has been about rethinking best practices for developing content and resources around Emerging Professional Development. As emerging professionals consist of extensive backgrounds of experience and career tracks, the determination of where EP’s are currently making splashes in the profession has been imperative to identify. All of our chapters have pushed for continuation of education and workshop programs for licensing, portfolios and technology. Our emerging professionals in local chapters AIA New York (AIANY) and AIA Central

New York (AIACNY) have created a design build program which not only highlights emerging professionals, but also engages communities through design. AIA New York will have their winners for the 2017 City of Dreams Pavilion Competition which teams up AIANY with Structural Engineers Association of New York and Figment. The City of Dreams Pavilion will be a gathering place for people to enjoy and experience the interaction of art and the historic context of Governors Island. Reimage Place, a new AIACNY initiative, aims to design and construct a series of architectural installations,

in the form of outdoor interactive structures, to reactivate underutilized public spaces for the gathering and interaction of community residents and businesses. A significant effort taken by the AIANYS emerging professionals committee has been to analyze previous efforts, organize data and ultimately assemble a ‘Manifesto’ highlighting strategies for local AIA components to implement while developing EP programming. These strategies will help in creating stronger efforts for the committees while also creating collaborative efforts between local and state.

TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY, LIKE ART, IS A SOARING EXERCISE OF THE HUMAN IMAGINATION – DANIEL BELL AIANYS has been implementing technological upgrades to better serve our members. We have seen a completely redesigned website, a new digital publishing platform, the launch of a member community and a subpage to gather votes for the People’s Choice Award. This year marks the first where AIANYS offered online learning, where we broadcasted a keynote address and hosted online classes to give our members CE credits remotely. We have also used a professional video company to record off-the-cuff conversations in a newsroom style with member experts on the topics of green, sustainable and resilient design. Look for these to be released as we move into 2017. We are constantly looking for technology upgrades to better serve our members. In early 2017 we are launching an interactive subpage as a way to help the public find architects. Our architect finder will be a clickable chapter map and search fields to let our members be found. We are also continuing out online education series with many live streaming programs on various topics, bring CE directly to our members.

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The AIANYS Design Awards have a long history of showcasing the extraordinary work of New York State Architects. Our architects are known worldwide for their creative designs, sculpting cityscapes, picturesque homes and enhancing the communities in which we live. This program awards the best architecture worldwide, chosen by a jury of peers, in various categories and typologies to feature the best in design.

EXCELSIOR AWARDS AIA New York State, in collaboration with the New York State contracting agencies, has created the Excelsior Awards for Public Architecture. These are publicaly funded projects from around the state which exemplify design and excellence in the public sector, and provide a model of excellence for future state-funded building design.

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James William Kideney Award David Burney, FAIA

President’s Award Bruce S. Fowle, FAIA, LEED AP

The Henry Hobson Richardson Award Peter T. Flynn, AIA

Matthew W. Del Gaudio Award Raymond Beeler, AIA, LEED AP Sherida Elizabeth Paulsen, FAIA

Firm Award WXY architecture + urban design

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller Award Robert Eisenstat, AIA

STAFF DIRECTORY Executive Director Georgi Ann Bailey, CAE, Hon. AIANYS Email: gabailey@aianys.org Director of Finance David Hodgkinson Email: dhodgkinson@aianys.org Director of Communications Nicholas Isaacs Email: nisaacs@aianys.org Director of Government Affairs Michael Burridge Email: mburridge@aianys.org Director of Business Development Carla Schlist Email: cschlist@aianys.org Education Programs Manager Cara Longobardi Email: clongobardi@aianys.org Executive Assistant Karen Magram Email: kmagram@aianys.org

AIANYS staff on a guided hardhat tour of a historic preservation project. St. Anthony’s Church, Schenectady, NY; Architect: Lacy Thaler Reilly Wilson Architecture & Preservation, LLC.

Accounting Assistant Shieda Gregory Email: sgregory@aianys.org

VOLUNTEER IF OUR HOPES OF BUILDING A BETTER AND SAFER WORLD ARE TO BECOME MORE THAN WISHFUL THINKING, WE WILL NEED THE ENGAGEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS MORE THAN EVER. — KOFI ANNAN Volunteerism is one of the founding principles of the Institute. At AIANYS, we value our members, their ideas and opinions. We invite you to get involved in AIANYS by becoming a member of a committee. The Committees for Knowledge, Public Advocacy and Government Advocacy are volunteer based committees where any member can become a committee person.

This is a member organization and encourage members to get involved. Join in the unified voice to help advance the profession in government, the public and help bring further knowledge to our members. For more information, call AIANYS staff at 518-449-3334 or aianys@aianys.org.

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