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Monthly Newsletter of the AIA Santa Clara Valley Chapter AIASCV
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AIA Santa Clara Valley Corporate Partners play an important role in our Chapter. All of these local companies are proven leaders in their fields and provide continuing support to our local Chapter and our architects.
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SAN JOSE DESIGN ADVOCATES
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2013 GRASSROOTS CONFERENCE
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AIA NATIONAL REPOSITIONING
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CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: XL CONSTRUCTION
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AIACC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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EPC: BUILDING TOUR
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2012 DESIGN AWARDS PROFILE: MILPITAS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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2013 AIASCV GOLF TOURNAMENT
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2013 AIASCV SOFTBALL LEAGUE
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Steve Sowa, AIA President
Britt Lindberg, AIA
Vice President/President Elect
Ed Janke, AIA Secretary
Samuel Sanderson, AIA Treasurer
Chuck Campanella, Associate AIA Associates Director
Passion for Construction We love what we do. The buildings we choose to build can change lives. From research centers that eliminate diseases to institutions that educate tomorrow’s leaders, our work
Kay Mascoli
Executive Director Directors
Brigitte Williams, AIA Eugene W. Ely, AIA Thang Do, AIA Brian Mah, AIA David Regester, AIA Baraka Al Ramah (Keko) AIAS Student Liaison
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as part of the night’s activities.
The March Chapter Meeting at Stanford University’s Y2E2 Building attracted a very diverse group! In addition to featuring the Stanford students who are involved in designing and building a “home” for the week–long Solar Decathlon 2013: Start.Home competition held in October, and a tour of what has been completed so far on their project, the AIASCV also kicked off its mentor program with a Speed-Match event,
We are grateful to our Stanford host, John Barton FAIA, who was also recognized during the program for his recent acceptance into the AIA College of Fellows, as a member of our Chapter. And we applaud Chuck Campanella, AIA, and Britt Lindberg, AIA, both AIASCV Board members, who spearheaded the new “Laddership” concept for mentoring, which involves multiple groups of mentors with different levels of experience.
A BIG THANKS TO OUR APRIL CHAPTER MEETING SPONSORS! Scholarship Chapter Meeting Sponsor
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Bar Sponsor MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AIASCV UPCOMING EVENTS: All Chapter Meetings are scheduled to be held on a Wednesday, unless otherwise noted! Please check the AIASCV Calendar of events on our website for specific dates and details. June 7: ADA Seminars, June 7 and Oct. 3 (check our website for details) June 14: Annual Golf Tournament, Coyote Creek Golf Club, 12:30 pm Shotgun, Prizes, Golf “Prize Drawings”, food and fun!
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too Today, like many non-profit organizations, AIASCV wants enhance its “Sphere of Influence” without impacting existing programs and without increasing dues. Who would not agree with that? AIASCV members may wish to donate to the Chapter’s General Fund to support its goals. The Federal Internal Revenue Code recognizes AIASCV as a 501(c)(6) non-profit mutual benefit organization, a trade association, whose members have a common professional interest and are organized to promote this common purpose. “Membership Value” is considered one of AIASCV most important “Spheres of Influence.” AIASCV is set up to benefit its members. A 501(c) (6) is exempted from federal taxes, but may not be exempted from state and local taxes. Membership dues, fees and assessments are considered tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses, but any “charitable” contribution to the Chapter is not tax-deductible unless the donation is specifically directed to any one of the four AIASCV Scholarship Funds currently managed by Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF). Our understanding is that SCVF is an organization that is set up to provide the administrative support required to manage funds for non-profits, but which then has guidelines on how those funds are distributed and/or used – more about SVCF later. In the early 1990s, the Chapter explored the feasibility of forming a “foundation,” “501(c) (3),” as a nonprofit organization, which allows tax-exempted “charitable” donations. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that a foundation provide public benefits. It recognizes broad purposes such as charitable, scientific, educational, religious and literary for a 501(c) (3) classification. The mission of an AIASCV foundation might be to increase the public’s understanding of architects and architecture through education, dialogue and other outreach activities related to the built environment. A 501(c) (3) does come with pros and cons that cannot be taken lightly. While a foundation may gain wider public recognition than the Chapter might be able to accomplish on its own, it requires a separate organization involving additional administrative responsibilities, including a separate board and funding structure. Creating a new foundation is neither easy nor extremely difficult;
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however, it does require understanding the IRS requirements and adhering to its rules. One commitment that could greatly benefit from the formation of such an organization is the continuation of the oral histories project. Separate conversations with Goodwin B. Steinberg FAIA, Joseph Ehrlich FAIA, and Gilbert A. Sanchez FAIA were recorded in 2010 through the generous “taxable” gift by one of the Chapter’s members. There are certainly other noteworthy Chapter members whose history should not be lost and could be made available to the community. Unfortunately, the AIASCV budget cannot absorb the luxury of such an activity. This is where a “foundation” can fill the gap. Since the Silicon Valley Community Foundation is already set up, could this vehicle be used to accommodate this broader field of interest and special projects, independent of the scholarship funds? Yes and no. We understand that AIASCV may set up a SVCF Donor Advised Fund to which charitable donations can be made. However, any assets in the Donor Advised Fund belong to SVCF and are irrevocable. The Chapter can use the funds to give grants to eligible non-profits locally, nationally and internationally, but grants cannot be given to individuals or private foundations. Yes, the donations may be tax-exempted, but the limitations on how the money can be used is restrictive. So no, this really may not accomplish the broader public benefit that the Chapter is seeking. More information regarding SVCF can be obtained from its website at www.siliconvalleycf.org.
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Are there other options for gifting the Chapter? Yes, but please be aware that this article is a general discussion and no points have been run by any legal authority, CPA, etc. No tax, legal or financial advice is being provided. Any information or decisions need to be checked and verified by your own resources. 1. Non-tax exempted donation 2. We understand that the lifetime gift tax exclusion and the applicable federal estate tax (inheritance tax) exclusion amount are expressed as a total basic amount (set in 2013 by the IRS is $5.25 million per person) and is called the unified credit. It is possible to transfer assets during one’s lifetime as part of this exclusion, but it must be taken into account upon one’s death as part of the unified credit. Only gifts that exceed the annual exclusion to individuals (currently $14,000 per person) count toward the lifetime exclusion. 3. Gifts by Trusts and Wills Again, this is a general discussion only and no tax, legal or financial advice is being provided. The topic of increasing AIASCV’s influence and community outreach through the creation of a foundation has come up again over the last several years and we wish to continue this conversation. Should AIASCV form a foundation? Has its day come? We are interested in you, our members, sponsors, professional affiliates and friends and what you have to contribute to this discussion. Please email info@aiascv.org with the subject line of AIASCV 501c3, and give us your comments, opinions, feedback, etc. Your thoughts and ideas are valuable and much appreciated. Thank you from the volunteer committee members: Mary Follenweider AIA Liz Gibbons AIA Sam Sanderson AIA Steve Sowa AIA Jeff Current AIA
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SJ Design Advocates are Making Music by Jeffrey R. Current, AIA Advocates of quality design, urban planning and city making are creating some serious music in San Jose lately. The crescendo has been rising and people are once again singing of the hope and possibilities that city life offers.
Redevelopment came along in the 1980’s and investment dollars came pouring back into our downtown and it began to remind a few of us how sweet the sound of urban life could be. But it was isolated and this music didn’t catch on quickly. It lingered for many years as a few stray notes of pure sound amidst the banging of pots and pans. Eventually downtown San Jose began to see the addition of a handful of new restaurants & night clubs. Next, the city invested in several theaters and museums. The light rail was re-introduced to our downtown streets and a few more businesses began to follow the music back to the heart of the city.
When our urban environment is neglected, sour notes are heard throughout the region and the people scatter… This bogus “muzak” was played for several decades from the 60’s into the 80’s as retailers, businesses and residents made mass exodus to the burbs and our city center became a hollow shell of its once vibrant self. (It was 1962 when San Jose City Hall left downtown and moved up North First Street).
Several years passed before downtown housing was attempted on any significant scale, but as this population has grown, so has the twang of life, culture and enthusiasm. We’re now listening more intently as new composers and artists are coming in from success in other parts of the country and adapting their songs to our landscape. (Our Civic Center & City Hall returned to downtown in 2005???? & has become a centerpiece of our revitalized city.)
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It is the ADVOCATES who seem to hear the music the most clearly and attempt to share it with the rest of society. These advocates exist within our own membership of AIA Santa Clara Valley. Our own Architect advocates have played quietly and waited for other to join the chorus. In the past several years, many advocates have arrived and we’re now all part of the new sound being heard around our valley and through the streets of downtown. Get to know these advocates… Plug In…. Connect with them…. Get Involved!
These advocacy groups include: Silicon Valley Leadership Group San Jose Downtown Association San Jose / Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Joint Venture Silicon Valley Urban Land Institute SPUR SJ (San Francisco Planning & Urban Research) 1st ACT - Silicon Valley Content Magazine Office of Cultural Affairs & SJ Arts Commission Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
www.svlg.org www.sjdowntown.com www.sjchamber.com www.jointventure.org www.ulisf.org www.spur.org www.1stact.org www.content-magazine.com www.sanjoseculture.org www.grpg.org
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2013 Grassroots Conference, Washington D.C. by Britt Lindberg, AIA 2013 AIA SCV Vice President local representatives: Anna Eshoo, Zoe Lofgren, and Mike Honda. The four issues we presented for their consideration were:
This March, your AIASCV Chapter Executive Director, Kay Mascoli, and Vice President, Britt Lindberg, AIA, were very proud to represent the AIASCV at the annual Grassroots Leadership & Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. In addition to the opportunity meet leaders from across the country at the annual AIA headquarters open house and the 2012 Gold Medal awards ceremony, this year the main focus of the three-day conference was two-fold: Capitol Hill visits to lobby in support of legislation benefiting architects; and discussion of the ‘Repositioning’ efforts currently in process for the organization. I.
Capitol Hill Visits
Thursday, March 21st, was Capitol Hill day, when nearly 700 architects from all over the country descended on the offices of their senators and representatives, in a concerted effort to lobby for legislation benefiting our members and profession. Together with our friends at the AIA San Mateo County Chapter, we visited the offices of three of our
A. Tax reform: We asked them to consider not only corporate tax reform as part of their current tax reform debates, but also tax reform for individuals. Approximately 80% of architecture firms are small businesses with less than 10 employees, and often they are taxed at individual rates. If corporate-only tax reform is passed, this will not benefit a vast majority of our industry’s business owners. B. Architecture Student Loan Debt Relief: The AIA is looking for a sponsor for a draft bill that would provide debt relief to architecture student graduates, in return for community service. This program would be similar to relief already available to doctors, lawyers, and veterinarians. C. Energy Efficiency Tax Breaks: We asked them to extend the current corporate tax break (179D) of $1.80/SF for energy efficiency upgrades to renovation projects, a bill set to sunset this year. In addition to extending this bill, we also asked them to consider increasing the benefit to $3/SF. D. Procurement: We asked them to limit design-build procurement processes for government building projects. With costs of up to $260,000 per team, and a high risk of not being awarded the project, this process prohibits team diversity and small business involvement. We stressed the importance of a qualifications-based selection process instead. Lobbying for such legislation does not need to occur only once a year at an annual national conference. All of us can do something every day to help! Here are some ways you can get involved, and learn more about the AIA’s ongoing Legislative advocacy efforts: A. National: Find ArchiPAC online and visit aia.org/ advocacy/ B. State: Visit www.aiacc.org and contact the AIACC Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Christian, Hon. AIACC, or the AIACC VP of Legislative Affairs (and AIASCV member), Lee Salin, AIA.
C. Local: Write letters to your representatives on current issues affecting your architectural practice. Also, contact the AIASCV office, or talk to your AIASCV President, Vice President, and Board of Directors at the next Chapter meeting. Tell us what’s on your mind! II. Repositioning We hear these comments very often: ‘AIA membership is too expensive for what I get in return’ and ‘What does the AIA do for me’? While I find my membership extremely valuable in many ways (and, in fact it becomes more valuable, the more involved I am), there is also, of course, always opportunity for improvement. The AIA does recognize this, and has launched the ‘Repositioning’ effort. A very complex issue and discussion, the outline below represents a summary of many seminars and workshops I attended at Grassroots: 1. Given that: A. Members are aging and the AIA must attract future generations to survive, B. Times and the profession have changed from when the AIA was founded in 1857, C. New technologies, social media, limited available time of our members, and new ways of practice require a new, relevant focus for the organization, D. We need to streamline communication between all levels of the organization – share information, and not always re-invent the wheel. 2. AIA National - Rebranding / Repositioning Study: A. What started as a Re-Branding study expanded to the Repositioning effort. B. 31,000 points of feedback were obtained from a survey sent out last year. C. We must shift our message as Architects: from what we do to why it is important and valuable. D. Every member is a messenger: “Through architecture, I can do this…” E. We must change the AIA to be a visionary member-driven organization (bottom-up, not top-down), pro-active and out front on issues F. AIA Manifesto video: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=S4Nc6uf51G4
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3. Recommended actions: A. Re-analyze the value of membership & resource allocation. B. Get out the message on why our profession is valuable: we impact the ways people live, work, and play, and change people’s lives for the better. C. Get out the message on why the AIA is valuable: networking, advocacy, education. D. Read the 2012 AIA Annual Report - what AIA National did last year: www.aia.org/ aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/ aiab098122.pdf E. Prioritize efforts at all levels – local, state, national. F. Eliminate non-performing or non-valuable activities; there are over 200 committees at the national level. G. Town halls/local member forums and surveys for feedback for change. H. Smaller board size & longer tenure? 60 board members at national currently. I. Do our boards represent our members – demographics, experience levels. J. Engage emerging professionals. K. Define the member market – should the AIA be specialized or all-inclusive? L. There will be an ‘Innovation Fund’ to give money back from National to local components for their innovation programs. 4. Questions for moving forward: A. Timeline for change, particularly at National: I believe this should be sooner rather than later. But how do we really do this - a future motion at the National Convention? B. What changes should we make at our local Chapter level? C. How can we begin changes that will trickle up from local to state to national? The tables have been turned, and the responsibility of Repositioning the AIA for the future, belongs with every individual AIA member. If you have comments on Repositioning, or would like to get involved, contact me at britt_lindberg@gensler.com. This is only the beginning of this discussion locally, but do keep an eye out for updates and actions moving forward!
AIA REPOSITIONING We couldn’t be happier about your participation and commitment during Grassroots. We appreciate all of the comments (and there were quite a few) about what we can do together to make the Repositioning initiative a success. It is inspiring to know we share the same passion for building a better world. Having a revitalized, relevant, and robust AIA to lead and support us in our important work is critical. During the Forum discussion at Grassroots, we called for a shift in perspective about what we can do individually and collectively to respond to the recommendations of LaPlaca Cohen and Pentagram. In the breakout discussions that followed, we underscored the areas needing the most attention and confirmed that we can work together to sustain the momentum.
If you have any questions at any time, please reach out to us or our national staff lead Kathy Compton, kathycompton@aia.org. Individually and together, we’re taking positive steps that will change how we perceive our role and contributions in interactions with clients, our communities, and ourselves. We’re all Ambassadors committing our energies to building a better world and AIA, now and for the future. We do so with a shared sense of trust and common purpose. Stay the course. Sincerely, Mickey Jacob, FAIA 2013 AIA President Robert Ivy, FAIA AIA Chief Executive Officer Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA, CAE 2013 CACE President
REPOSITIONING
As was promised, attached are additional details about three of the primary ideas that can jumpstart and expand our collective conversation about making the AIA a 21st Century organization. We know we’re a little late getting them out, but we’ve taken the time to get feedback on them from a variety of leaders, Component executives, and members, and we believe that has resulted in a solid set of initiatives to help you along. Included are: ➡ A guide to conducting local conversations with members about the Repositioning recommendations and AIA priorities at all levels ➡ Two versions of the 10 recommendations (Poster-sized or Letter-sized) ➡ Repositioning Innovation Fund details as well as the application information ➡ An invitation for members to serve as Repositioning Ambassadors
We will continue to reach out and discuss these Repositioning ideas with AIA Components as part of our monthly teleconference and will invite members to engage with us in the April 26 issue ofAIArchitect. In the meantime, we invite you to talk about our Grassroots Repositioning conversations with your colleagues, share these ideas, and encourage them to visit the Repositioning landing page: www.aia.org/ repositioning.
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XL Construction by XL Construction
The California Best Buildings Challenge Reducing energy, water and waste by 20% in just 2 years. Inspired by the White House’s Better Buildings Challenge (BBC), the California Best Buildings Challenge sets more aggressive goals. While the BBC seeks 20 percent energy reductions by 2020, the California Best Buildings Challenge calls for 20 percent reductions in two years. XL Construction was one of the thirteen original companies to accept the challenge, along with Adobe, Bayer, Genentech, Google, Integral Group, Lockheed Martin, Method, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Prudential Real Estate Investors, SAP, Webcor Builders and Zynga.
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XL built out our current corporate office space in 2006. It was constructed and certified under LEEDCI V2 and obtained a Silver Rating, achieving a 43 percent potable water reduction from baseline standards while also using reclaimed water to irrigate its drought resistant landscape planting. New green,
premium efficient puron refrigerant HVAC units were installed, and EnergyStar rated equipment and appliances were provided throughout. XL is committed to continuous improvement. In order to meet our goals, we have adapted our current facility and instilled a new way of thinking.
consumption. A floating Kilowatt reader was provided to help educate staff on levels of usage for various equipment used in cubes. HVAC The existing HVAC systems originally operated over 14 hours per day including weekends. This time period was reduced to operate between 6:30am and 5:00pm a period of 10.5 hours. At the main Server-Network room a new high efficiency exhaust fan was installed to remove heat from the hot aisle area. Make up air at 72 degrees is drawn in from the main office. This system now provides the main source of cooling for the network room. The existing dedicated split system set point for cooling was raised from 75 to 85 degrees and will only come on if the exhaust fan fails to maintain temperature.
Energy XL performed a 10-day, 24-hour electrical data logger study at the main switchgear to capture hourly usage throughout the day for both workdays and weekends. This information pointed to high electrical usage during non-occupied hours. To reduce electrical loads during non-occupied hours, a relay panel was installed and all dedicated circuits for reproduction and cafe equipment were transferred to this panel. This relay panel is controlled by a time clock and turns power 100 percent off during all unoccupied times. An override switch was installed to allow powering up of this equipment during non-occupied periods. A two-hour sweep automatically turns this equipment off after being engaged. Powerstrips with occupancy sensors were installed to switch off power to electrical devices when work areas are unoccupied. Education and retraining of employees was undertaken to emphasize our goals for energy
Waste Management XL set off to accomplish more source separation of our waste. To do this, we: • Provided better labeled and more receptors to put recycling/waste in • Recycling bins were added to office cubes and waste bin size was reduced by 80 percent • Added composting as an additional waste diversion solution • Re-trained our janitorial staff on the importance of placing office waste into the correct diversion container • Vetted out our recycling vendor to assure maximum landfill diversion • Educated employees to change behaviors Reclaimed and Domestic Water Existing on-site reclaimed water was extended to the main restrooms and connected to all toilets and urinals. This water irrigation system was
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recommissioned to reduce water based on the matureness of our landscaping. Measuring Success In order to measure the progress of our new systems and behaviors, a real-time tracking system, visible and accessible to all employees, monitors electrical, water (potable & reclaimed), and gas usage. The prior two years energy bills were analyzed to develop a baseline usage. For more information on the California Best Buildings Challenge or to join, visit usgbc-ncc.org.
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ADVOCATING FOR ARCHITECTURE by Lee Salin, AIA Ever wonder who or what is watching out for the profession of architecture and the quality of the communities we live in? The AIA California Council represents the interests of more than 11,000 architects and allied professionals in California. Founded in 1944, the AIACC's mission supports architects in their endeavors to improve the quality of life for all Californians by creating more livable communities, sustainable designs and quality work environments. As Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the AIACC, I am passionate about helping our profession, communities, and environment, and believe that serving as Vice President of Legislative Affairs is an ideal vehicle to contribute to these goals and represent the values of our profession and our work. As an elected officer of the AIACC Board of Directors, it is my privilege to work closely with Mark Christian, Hon. AIACC, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Council, and to advise on issues and process related to legislative advocacy. In general, we have a two primary focuses: 1. To develop a proactive legislative agenda each year; to put forth ideas to encourage the health, safety and welfare of the public; to promote livable communities and protect the environment; and 2. To respond to other proposed legislation that would influence the same issues, as well as the profession and practice of architecture. Part of my role with the AIACC is to chair the Advocacy Advisory Committee, which brings together a broad spectrum of members from different types of architectural practice and also includes related industry professionals to provide diverse perspectives when evaluating the various pieces of legislation. Currently, we have reviewed dozens of bills that potentially impact the profession, regulation, environment, business climate, and other practice related areas. Our AAC has developed positions to support, oppose, or
to “watch” the development of these bills. These positions will soon be presented to the Executive Committee, which consists of the AIACC elected officers of the Board, to further evaluate and gain their endorsement before these recommended positions are presented at an upcoming AIACC Board meeting. Once approved by the Board, Mark Christian and other AIACC staff and advocacy consultants will write to and meet with legislators and their staff, in order to influence the outcome of the respective bills. Beyond developing or responding to legislation, some of the key initiatives during my tenure have included forming and advancing the AIACC’s efforts as a coalition partner to a broader spectrum of organizations, such as our partnership with the Administrative Office of the Courts or the statewide coalition to evaluate CEQA reform. Additionally, we have reached out to local components through our Advocacy Liaison Committee, to further the Council’s efforts as a resource to its members and local chapters. I am personally enjoying my experience and finding much satisfaction in this role by giving back to the profession and helping advance, and sometimes protect, our profession, our communities, and the environment. Given the current challenges in our industry, economy, and State, it is imperative to reach out and inform our membership about key issues and potential threats, and then to help educate them on these issues and how they can get involved in advocacy efforts. I will provide an update in a future edition of Tracings on the advocacy positions that the Board of the AIACC will adopt in response to the current legislation introduced this year. If you have any questions in the meantime, or would like to learn more about advocating for architecture, please contact me: Lee.Salin@HMCarchitects.com 408-977-9160
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AEDIS Architects New Home in Downtown S.J. by Fanny Wu Who Thang Do, Senior Principal at Aedis Architects Where Aedis Archtiects new building at W. Prussia Building, Downtown San Jose In April, twenty of the AIASCV Emerging Professional members visited the future home of Aedis Architects. The building under renovation shows a lot of structural elements exposed which ties into what the group has been studying for the past ARE Study Group: Structural Systems. The project is targeting LEED Platinum for Commercial Interiors at the 3rd floor where the Aedis office is located. The project consists the conversion of studio apartments on the 3rd floor to professional office use, replacement of existing mezzanine with new 2nd floor, structural upgrade of entire building structure and building envelope upgrade to comply with the current Title 24 energy compliance requirements.
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The building is a historical landmark in Downtown San Jose New skylights for more natural lighting Lateral structural reinforcement Exposed brace frames Exposed roof deck with structural elements exposed Ducts running through trusses Location close to restaurants and public transportation
The AIASCV Emerging Professionals Committee organizes building tours for young architectural professionals who are interested in seeing how projects are translated from drawings to buildings in reality. Please contact aiascv.epc@gmail.com if you have any suggestions or projects you are willing to show. We thank everyone who have participated and have given their time to guide the tour
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Design Profile - Milpitas Public Library by Group 4 Architecture
The new $28.2 million public library transforms and expands a historic 13,000 square foot neoclassical school into an innovative 60,000 square foot full-service library. By preserving a cherished community building while simultaneously improving community library service, the project revitalizes the historic district of Milpitas, California.
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Balancing a careful rehabilitation of the existing building with a cohesive design for the two new wings of the library, the building becomes highly functional, supporting efficient library operations and acting as a new community beacon.
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The rehabilitation is consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards through a careful restoration of materials and finishes, preserved integrity of significant features, and sensitively-designed modifications. Concurrently, original spaces are retained with compatible uses. The new construction features two wings that embrace and complement the historic structure through gently folding rooflines, set back facades, and compatible finishes. This distinct integration of contemporary and historic architecture serves as a model for adaptive reuse in the Bay Area.
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Please call (408) 298-0611 or email info@aiascv.org by June 1, 2013.
*Save the date for the July AIA SCV meeting scheduled on WEDNESDAY July 17, 2013*
AIA/SCV Chapter Registration Information 2013 Adult Co-Ed Recreation Softball League The AIA/SCV Softball League is celebrating its twenty seventh year anniversary. Many architectural firms, along with our friends from the construction and other allied industries, have enjoyed participation in our league over the years. We are looking forward to another great season! If you do not have enough people for a team, feel free to combine forces with another firm or consultant(s). The AIA/SCV Chapter Softball Season will start July 9, 2013. The regular season will run 8 weeks with the top 8 teams making playoffs. Complete schedules, rules, cost, etc. will be sent out once we confirm the number of teams wishing to participate. Questions? Contact Kurt Krueger, at 650.623.1812 or kkrueger@apidesign.com. League Information Registration Deadline Managers Meeting Start Date: Game Locations: Game Times: Teams: League Fees:
June 28, 2013 TBD July 9, 2013 Lakewood Park, Sunnyvale 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm 12 Teams Maximum $500 per team
TO APPLY:
Team managers must submit the following: 1. 2013 Adult Softball Application. 2. An official team roster due one week prior to first game 3. League Fee: Payable to: AIA/SCV, 325 S. First St., Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95113
PRIORITY 1:
All returning teams that played in the previous AIA/SCV Chapter Softball League.
PRIORITY 2:
New teams or past AIA/SCV Chapter Teams priority will be based on a 1st come/ 1st served basis. This means that the faster your turn your paperwork in, the highest priority you shall receive. In this priority, paperwork must be submitted by the priority registration deadline. We cannot guarantee a spot into the league until after the final registration date. 2013 Adult Softball Team Application
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Arborists Consultants Monarch Consulting Arborists LLC Richard Gessner (831) 331-8982 rick@monarcharborist.com
Acoustics Consultants Charles M. Salter Associates Erika Frederick (408) 295-4944 erika.frederick@cmsalter.com Charles M. Salter Associates Philip Sanders (408) 295-4944 philip.sanders@cmsalter.com Colin Gordon & Associates Michael Gendreau (650) 358-9577 michael.gendreau@colingordon.com
Audio / Visual Consultants Adio Visual Design Group Stephen Spears (415) 455-9913 stephens@avdg.com
Chandler Building & Development Will Chandler (408) 730-5626 will_chandler@comcast.net Dolan Development, Inc. David Dolan (408)846-9930 dave@dolandev.com Hillhouse Construction Co., Inc. Kenneth Huesby (408) 467-1000 kenh@hillhouseconstruction.com Level 10 Construction Paul Moran (408)747-5000 pmoran@level10gc.com Lundquist Construction Management Keith Lundquist (408) 280-2081 keith@lcm-inc.net
Attorney
Matarozzi/Pelsinger Builders Inc. Billy Lee (415)652-4704 blee@matpelbuilders.com
Law Offices of Jonathan J. Sweet Jonathan Sweet (408) 356-0317 jonathansweetlaw@comcast.net
Mehus Construction Paul Mehus (408 )395-2388 paul@mehus.com
Construction / General Contracting
Milroy Construction Samuel Milroy (650) 625-0300 smilroy@milroyinc.com
Barry Swenson Builder Steve Andrews (408) 287-0246 sandrews@barryswensonbuilder.com Bauman-Turley Builders, Inc. Craig Bauman (408)376-0488 craig@baumanturleybuilders.com BCI General Contractors, Inc. Michael Buller (209) 835-1370 mbuller@bcigcinc.com Tracings
David Brett Company, Inc. David Brett (650) 364-0456 davebrett@davidbrettco.com
PH Winters Construction Peter Winters (831) 239-8327 peter@phwinters.com Q Builders, Inc. John Olsson (650) 321-9110 john.olsson@qbuilders.net San Jose Construction Erin Conte (408) 566-1502 administrator@sjconstruction.com
Slatter Construction, Inc. Matthew Slatter (831) 425-5425 mslatter@slattcon.com Tico Construction John Marmesh (408) 487-0700 john@ticoinc.com Valli Construction, Inc. Chad Lanza (408) 377-5000 angela@valliconstruction.com Builders Exchange of Santa Clara County Michael Miller (408) 727-4000 mm@bxscco.com Dome Construction Company Melody Spradlin (408) 938-5770 mspradlin@domeconst.com Blach Construction Michael Blach (408) 244-7100 mike.blach@blach.com Turner Construction Company Jeff Clifton (408) 295-7598 jclifton@tcco.com XL Construction Steve Winslow (408) 240-6000 steve@xlconst.com
Curtain Wall & Panel Subcontractor Walters & Wolf George Chrisman, III (510) 490-1115 georgec@waltersandwolf.com
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Electrical Contractor Rosendin Electric Larry Hollis (408) 286-2800 lhollis@rosendin.com
Engineering (Civil) Carroll Engineering Bryce Carroll (408) 261-9800 bryce@carroll-engineering.com
Engineering (Geotechnical) Murray Engineers, Inc. Andrew Murray (650) 326-0440 andrew@murrayengineers.com
Engineering (Multi-Service) Alfa Tech Reza Zare (408) 436-8300 reza.zare@atce.com BKF Engineers Herica Assilian (650) 482-6433 hassilian@bkf.com PM Greene Engineers Christopher Greene (408) 200-7200 chris.greene@pmgreeneengineers.com Walter P. Moore & Associates William Andrews (415) 963-6300 bandrews@walterpmoore.com
Engineering (Structural)
Hohbach Lewin Douglas Hohbach (650) 617-5930 dhohbach@hohbach-lewin.com Riddle Group Jeff Tarter (408)261-4176 jtarter@IESEngeering.net Rinne & Peterson, Structural Engineers Patrick Chow (650) 428-2860 patchow@rpse.com Underwood & Rosenblum, Inc. Mark Sorenson (408)453-1222 mark@uandr.com
Event Planning Celine Marcipan (510) 645-2574 cmarcipan@16500.com
Food Facility Planning Breit Ideas Arnold Breit (408) 996-9362 abreitidea@yahoo.com
Furniture Dealer
HMH Engineers Bill Sowa (408) 487-2200 bsowa@hmh-engineers.com Verde Design, Inc. William Drulias (408) 850-3402 bill@verdedesigninc.com
Materials Supplier / Construction Svc Graniterock Steve Bosco (408) 210-0766 sbosco@graniterock.com RMS Supply, Inc. Emery Smith (408) 271-8017 emery@mssupply.com
Millwork Standards Woodwork Institute Dick Cavanaugh (916) 214-9330 thomas@woodinst.com
One Workplace Donna Musselman (408) 263-1001 dmusselman@oneworkplace.com
Photography
Insurance
Bernardo Grijalva Photography Bernardo Grijalva (408) 891-3358 archpix@sbcglobal.net
Dealey Renton & Associates Richard Gibson (510) 465-3090 rgibson@insdra.com
Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. Mark Cardosa (408) 296-5515 mcardosa@biggscardosa.com
Hefferman Insurance Brokers Young Suk (714) 997-8100 marshb@heffins.com
Duquette Engineering Steven Duquette (408) 615-9200 spd@duquette-eng.com
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
AP + I Design, Inc. Carol Sandman (650) 254-1444 csandman@apidesign.com
Reprographics Hackley Architectural Signage Dr. Richard Chambers (510) 940-2610 rchambers@hackley.net Arc Rick Ferry (408) 736-7912 rick.ferry@e-arc.com
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Tracings
Specification Services JKB Architectural Specification Julie Brown (408) 778-0633 julie@jkbspecs.com
Stone Surfaces Pacific Interlock Pavingstone Dean Tonder (408) 257-3645 dtonder@pacinterlock.com
Windows & Doors Associated Building Supply Scott Thurber (916)874-2997 sthurber@absnorcal.com Murray Window & Door, Inc. Carole Murray (408) 871-6990 carole@murraywindow.com Viking Door & Window Chris Beaumont (408)294-5546 www.vikingdoor.com
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Tracings Committee Kay Mascoli
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