2012 Annual Report
Texas Society of Architects The Voice for Texas Architecture 500 Chicon Street Austin Texas 78702 tel 512 478 7386 fax 512 478 0528 www.texasarchitects.org
PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGHOUT BY THOMAS MCCONNELL, ACME BRICK, ISTOCK, ELIZABETH HACKLER, AND JULIE PIZZO WOOD.
Contents
From the President......................................... 3 Membership.....................................................4 Financials......................................................... 5 Leadership.......................................................6 Awards..............................................................8 Advocacy........................................................ 10 Texas Architectural Foundation................... 12 Member Resources....................................... 14 Operations..................................................... 16
The Voice for Texas Architecture 1
The Texas Society of Architects is the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.
From the President
Craig S. Reynolds, FAIA 2012 President
Influence For the Texas Society of Architects, 2012
in the general public are recognizing the
was a year of “Influence,” a theme that was
beneficial attributes of safe, beautiful and
emphasized and reiterated in all aspects of our endeavors. Refining our purpose and
sustainable design. • The Society hosted our first-ever Design
directing our actions and architecture to be
Conference, which brought architects from
more impactful in our communities became
across Texas to Midland to consider the
the protocol for achieving our mission.
challenges of producing top-flight architecture in a place far removed from the state’s
Highlights of the Society’s accomplishments
larger urban areas. It was extremely well
in 2012 include the following:
received by participating members and will
• The words within the pages of Texas Architect magazine now better tell the
become an annual event. • The Texas Architects office, under the lead-
stories of our profession, expounding
ership of Executive Vice President James
upon architects’ impact on the everyday
Perry, continues to establish efficient and
lives of those that live, work and play in
effective member support mechanisms to
and around the buildings we design.
accomplish our Society’s mission.
• Our members took the forefront in educating our civic leaders on the benefits of
Throughout 2012, our board, committees
sustainability and how the International
and staff continued exploring what it means
Green Construction Code (IgCC) can be
to be “the voice for Texas Architecture”
used as a tool to transform the thinking on
and how best to focus our initiatives and
energy conservation and as a long-term
influence to fulfill that mission. With 2013
strategy for preserving the environment.
now upon us, our leadership is poised to
• Texas Architects maintained our pres-
complete a “Transformation.”
ence in the state legislature to ensure that the progress made in recent ses-
Serving as your 2012 president was a privi-
sions was retained, and to enhance and
lege and an honor.
increase opportunities for continued dialogue in 2013. • We celebrated an increased awareness and appreciation of the influence of design on the livability of our communities. More and more, civic and business leaders, campus administrators, and individuals The Voice for Texas Architecture 3
Membership
Members of the Texas Society of Architects
2012 Member Count
play an incredibly vital role in maintaining
Architect
4421
and supporting Texas architecture. They also
Associate
1367
receive exclusive access to our publications,
Emeritus
599
legislative support, annual convention, and
Total
6387
invaluable resources at the local, state, and
Students
113
national levels.
Allied Members
87
honor awards programs, and many other
In 2012, the Society had a total of 6,387 members. This total represents just over 8% of the AIA National membership, which
6500 6000 5500
allowed us to hold on to a third AIA regional
5000
director for the second year in a row. In
4000
addition, we had 200 student and allied
3000
members.
4500 3500 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2012 Chapter Count 30
Abilene
34
Amarillo
Lubbock
81
NE Texas
845
Austin
580
81
Brazos
20
SE Texas
101
Corpus
30
Waco
Dallas
48
West Texas
101
El Paso
35
Wichita Falls
449
Fort Worth
2009
1738 103
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103
Houston LRGV
6387
San Antonio
Total
Financials
Charles A. John, AIA 2012 Treasurer
Cautious optimism — a term we hear a lot
The surplus noted above will be distributed
Operating Checking
2012 Assets $789,249
lately — aptly describes the Society’s finan-
among our various reserves in order to
Board Designated Reserves
$314,043
cial approach in 2012, for which we adopted
replenish them to pre-building purchase
Unrestricted Reserves
$111,547
a budget very similar to 2011’s but with a
days. Once they are at a comfortable level,
Total Cash
$1,214,839
slightly higher bottom line. The new figures
those funds will be available for capital
Accounts Receivable
$8,999
were set in anticipation of increased revenue
improvements as well. A portion of the
Other Current Assets
$32,687
expected from the slight dues increase
surplus will also go into the Society’s “rainy
Total Current Assets
$41,686
adopted the previous year, and new sales
day” reserve.
Building & Land
$2,078,212
and marketing strategies for our Annual
Other Fixed Assets
$393,750
Convention and Design Expo.
Accumulated Depreciation
$(162,137)
Total Fixed Assets
$2,309,825
Diligent work by our executive vice presi-
tion is solid, with a healthy cash position.
Other Assets
$2,176
dent and staff kept expenses down in 2012
Challenges remain, of course, but a great
Total Assets
$3,568,526
without sacrificing member services. We
deal was accomplished in 2012. Our Finance
had a net income of $140,000 for the year,
Committee, Executive Committee, Board of
Liabilities and Fund Balance
and our overall revenue was up 4.5% over
Directors, and dedicated staff remain com-
Deferred Revenue
$450,521
projections. This was due in large part to
mitted to monitoring expenses, increasing
Current Liabilities
$46,940
our convention revenue being higher than
revenue, and streamlining financial account-
Mortgage Payable
$1,538,121
expected.
ing in order to simplify monitoring and create
Total Liabilities
As the abbreviated balance sheet on this page illustrates, the Society’s financial posi-
$2,035,582
even more transparency in reporting.
Fund Balance
$1,392,234
Also in 2012, the lease on our previous office
Net Income
$140,710
space on Congress Avenue finally ended, and
With a continued strong and healthy busi-
Total Fund Balance
$1,532,944
this was the first full year that Texas Archi-
ness environment in Texas, we can look for-
tects occupied our new home at 500 Chicon.
ward to another solid financial year in 2013.
Total Liabilities & Fund Balance
$3,568,526
Thus, the 2012 budget included a line item for operations and maintenance expenses associated with the new location, as will
Statement of Financial Position for Year 2012
future budgets. Like most homeowners, we have a wish list of desired improvements for the space, and we anticipate that sponsors and in-kind contributions will make these updates possible in the near future.
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Leadership
Board of Directors Officers
Directors
Craig Reynolds, FAIA, President; Lawrence
Bill Wilson, FAIA, AIA Director; Elizabeth
Speck, FAIA, President-elect; Tim Rice
Chu Richter, FAIA, AIA Director; John
McClarty, Secretary; Charles A. John,
Nyfeler, FAIA, AIA Director; Cesar Gal-
Treasurer; Elizabeth del Monte, FAIA, Vice
legos, Assoc. AIA, Regional Associate
President, Advocacy; Paul Dennehy, Vice
Director; Adam Reed, Assoc. AIA, Associ-
President, Member Services; Dohn LaBiche,
ate Member Director; Morris Brown, FAIA,
FAIA, Vice President, Practice; J. Andy
Educator Member Director; Bonnie Conner,
MacPhillimy, Vice President, Outreach
Hon. Member, Public Member Director; Steve Ellinger, Abilene Chapter; Jim Williams, Amarillo Chapter; Michael Cowan, Austin Chapter; Darren Heine, Brazos Chapter; Laura Bennett, Corpus Christi Chapter; Todd Howard, Dallas Chapter; Melissa Brandrup, El Paso Chapter; Sandra Dennehy, Fort Worth Chapter; Caryn Mims Ogier, Houston Chapter; Diana BravoGonzalez, Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter; Gary Ferguson, Lubbock Chapter; Alan Roberts, Northeast Texas Chapter; Robert Lopez, San Antonio Chapter; J. Robert Clark, Southeast Texas Chapter; David Nisbet, Assoc. AIA, Waco Chapter; Melina Cannon, Assoc. AIA, West Texas Chapter; Troy Secord, Wichita Falls Chapter Ex Officio: James Perry, Executive Vice President/CEO
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Committees and Task Forces The Society is organized into five commissions — Advocacy, Member Services, Practice, Operations, and Outreach — each consisting of various committees and task forces charged with carrying out specific aspects of our mission. The work of the commissions is overseen by the Board of Directors. Below are a few highlights of committee achievements in 2012: • The Design Committee organized the Society’s first ever Design Conference, which took place in Midland in February. • The Digital Communications Committee was created to assist staff in developing our redesigned website, which debuted in late 2011, to its fullest extent. • The Continuing Education, Convention and Convention Futures committees collaborated to re-imagine our annual convention. The resulting 73rd Annual Convention and Design Expo boasted more tours, more CE sessions, and more attractions for emerging professionals and architectural students than ever before. • The IgCC Task Force completed a “Road Map” to describe how portions of the new International Green Construction Code might be addressed by municipalities. The team solicited the endorsement of the Sustainable Environment, Codes & Standards and Government Affairs Steering committees, as well as the board, for local adoption. • The Government Affairs Steering Committee continued to advise efforts by the Texas Architects lobbying team in preparation for the 83rd Legislative Session by reviewing the Sunset Advisory Commission’s hearings on TBAE, the activity surrounding public-private partnerships, and tax issues. We thank all the members who lent their time, talent and energy to help move the Society and the profession forward in 2012.
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Awards
2012 Honor Awards The Society’s Honor Awards recognize exceptional members, firms, individuals and organizations for their outstanding
Associate Member of the Year Cesar Gallegos, El Paso Fokus on Architecture
achievements in support of the profession of architecture. Our 2012 recipients were:
Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Architecture through the Media in Honor of
Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Honor of Llewellyn W. Pitts, FAIA Charles R. Tapley, FAIA, Houston Architecture Firm Award Kirksey Architecture, Houston Principals: John Kirksey, FAIA; Wes Good, AIA Award for Young Professional Achievement in Honor of William W. Caudill, FAIA Elizabeth M. Price, AIA, Brenham Upchurch Architects Award for Community Service in Honor of James D. Pfluger, FAIA Irby Hightower Jr., FAIA , San Antonio Alamo Architects
John G. Flowers, Hon. AIA Jerome Weeks, Dallas Art & Seek Program Producer, KERA Reporter Helen Thompson, Austin Writer/editor covering residential architecture and design
Citation of Honor Susan Allen Kline, Fort Worth Historian and preservation consultant City of McKinney Historic preservation and revitalization of McKinney’s Downtown Square
Artisan Award James B. Cinquemani, Dallas Architectural metal design and fabrication
Award for Outstanding Educational Contributions in Honor of Edward Romieniec, FAIA Joseph Mashburn, FAIA, Houston George D. Hines College of Architecture at the University of Houston
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Honorary Membership Adelaide B. Leavens, Fort Worth Executive Director, Streams and Valleys Terri Thornton, Fort Worth Artist and Curator of Education, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Additional Recognition Design Awards
(Dallas) by Gensler Dallas; UT Visual Arts
Sandfield. Following its completion in 1957,
This program recognizes outstanding
Center (Austin) by Lake|Flato Architects.
Temple Emanu-El was widely acclaimed as
architectural projects by architects practic-
a brilliant alliance of architecture and art.
ing in Texas and promotes public interest in
Studio Awards
More than 50 years later, it remains an awe-
architectural excellence. Jurors for the 2012
The Studio Awards program recognizes the
inspiring modernist masterpiece. The award
Design Awards were Angie Brooks, AIA,
best designs in unbuilt, often conceptual,
jury commented that the building “reflects
of Brooks + Scarpa in Los Angeles; Eddie
architecture. The jurors for our 2012 Studio
an exquisite use of indigenous materials and
Jones, AIA, of Jones Studio in Phoenix; and
Awards were Tony Ames, FAIA, of Anthony
contrasting illumination, and also represents
James Timberlake, FAIA, of Kieran Timber-
Ames Architect; John R. Stephenson, AIA, of
one of the finest collaborations between art
lake in Philadelphia. Brain William Kuper,
Richard Wittschiebe Hand; and Christopher
and architecture in the Southwest.”
AIA, served as committee chair.
Welty, AIA, of Southern Polytechnic State
Out of the 227 entries submitted, 13 proj-
University’s Department of Architecture, all
Cornerstone Award
from Atlanta.
This annual award is given to a member of
ects were honored:
the public to recognize outstanding contri-
Brownwood Park Pavilions (Dallas) by
Out of a pool of 60 entries, five projects were
butions that enhance the quality of life by
Oglesby Greene; Cathedral of Hope
selected:
elevating architecture and the arts, promot-
Interfaith Peace Chapel (Dallas) by Philip
FED_Scraper by HKS, Dallas; Fire/Beach
ing the value of community, or preserving
Johnson and Alan Ritchie Architects with
House by James Henry, HDR Architecture,
the natural environment. Our 2012 Corner-
Cunningham Architects; Cotillion Park
Dallas; Gdansk Museum of the Second
stone Award recipient was Liz Lambert. A
Pavilion (Dallas) by Mell Lawrence Archi-
World War by Vincent Snyder Architects,
West Texas native and University of Texas
tects; Haven for Hope (San Antonio) by
Austin; Itinerant Oil Worker Housing by
Law graduate, Lambert was honored for her
Overland Partners; Houston Food Bank
Mike McGlone, Alamo Architects, San Anto-
many ventures that have contributed to the
(Houston) by RdlR Architects; I-35 Makeover
nio; VeloCity: Mapping Houston on the
fabric of their surrounding communities and,
Project (Austin) by Cotera+Reed Architects;
Diagonal by Peter Muessig, Rice University
in many cases, instigated their development.
Kimber Modern B&B (Austin) by Burton Bal-
School of Architecture, Houston.
These include the Hotel San José in Austin,
dridge Architects; McGarrah Jessee Build-
the El Cosmico compound in Marfa, and the
ing (Austin) by McKinney York Architects;
25-Year Award
Military Medical Center Addition (San
The Texas Architects 25-Year Award recog-
Antonio) by RTKL Associates; Rice Univer-
nizes a building of enduring significance that
sity Bioscience Research Collaborative
has withstood the test of time by retain-
(Houston) by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill;
ing its central form, character, and overall
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA (Hous-
architectural integrity. In 2012, this accolade
ton) by Kirksey Architecture; TM Advertising
was bestowed on Temple Emanu-El in
Hotel Havana in San Antonio, among others.
Dallas, designed by Howard Meyer and Max The Voice for Texas Architecture 9
Advocacy
Year in Review In 2012, the Society had plenty to do legis-
the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
latively including monitoring the develop-
(TBAE) should be continued as a stand-
ment and adoption of the International Code
alone agency, and whether or not it should
Council’s new Green Construction Code
continue to be recognized as Self-Directed,
(IgCC) and preparing for the 83rd Regular
Semi-Independent (SDSI).
Session in 2013. A great deal of preparation and participation IgCC Task Force
went into the Society’s response to the SAC
In 2012, the IgCC Task Force crafted a joint
staff recommendations regarding TBAE and
resolution based on the review and com-
other agencies, including the Texas Facilities
ments of the Society’s Codes & Standards,
Commission (TFC). While our primary focus
Sustainable Environment and Government
is the continuation of TBAE and TFC, we also
Affairs Steering committees. The board of
want to ensure that their enabling language
directors approved the resolution, which
is as clear, strong and consistent as possible
supported IgCC adoption, subject to local
while taking appropriate steps to see that it is
chapters having the opportunity to dem-
also as current and efficient as possible.
onstrate architects’ ability to be “trusted code advisors.” The IgCC Task Force spent
Advocates for Architecture Day
the rest of the year developing “A Road Map
In 2012, the Government Affairs Steering
for the Adoption of the International Green
Committee took the lead in getting members
Construction Code,” a guide to assist the
excited about and registered for the
state’s 17 chapters in educating local govern-
Society’s second Advocates for Architecture
ments about what’s included in the IgCC.
Day, which took place on January 29,
The “Road Map” is intended to relate specific
2013, at the State Capitol. The committee
chapters of the code, which is national in
offered onsite enrollment at our annual
scope, to standard regional practices so that
convention and created materials about
local governments aren’t surprised by any
key positions the Society would be taking
of the initiatives included in this new overlay
(such as promoting energy and resource
document.
conservation, full procurement transparency for government design projects, and
Sunset Reviews
adequate support for key agencies) so we
2012 was the year for the Sunset Advi-
could hit the ground running in 2013.
sory Commission (SAC) to consider staff recommendations about whether or not 10 Texas Society of Architects
Texas Architects Committee The Texas Architects Committee (TAC) received $115,309 in contributions during 2012 from
2012 Executive Trustees
716 individual, company, or chapter contributions, which represents an approximately 11%
Todd Howard, Chair; Mike Butler; Mary
participation rate. While all the personal contributions that TAC receives are appreciated and
Crites; Eric Hahnfeld; Chris Noack; Terry D.
used to promote and protect the business of architecture, a special acknowledgement is due
Smith
to the 470 Century Club members who contributed at least $100 during the year, especially the 134 Silver Century ($250-$499), 37 Gold Century ($500-$999), and 22 Platinum Century
2012 Advisory Trustees
($1,000+) donors.
Imad Abdullah; Paul Bielamowicz; Paul Bonnette; Janis Bracket; Charles Browne;
TAC publicly acknowledged the extra effort of the five chapters — Amarillo, Lubbock, South-
Mike Butler; Bruce Carlson; Michael Cowan;
east Texas, West Texas, and Wichita Falls — that met or exceeded their local monetary goal.
Carl Daniel; Jacqui Dodson; Brian Eason;
In addition to monetary goals, goals were also set for the number of individuals contributing
Gary Ferguson; Anthony Haas; Barry Hand;
from each chapter. The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Waco, West Texas and Wichita Falls chapters
Michael Hellinghausen; Jeff Hill; Randy
all met or exceeded this goal in 2012. In 2012 TAC reached 85% of its monetary goal and 80%
Hohlaus; Michael Hovar; Terry Hoyle; Dallas
of its participation goal.
Hughes; Brian Keith; Ted Kollaja; Donald Kubala; Eric Kuehmeier; Dohn LaBiche; Alyse
Platinum Century Club Members ($1000+)
Makarewicz; Richard Munoz; Ian Powell;
Austin Tommy Cowan, FAIA; John Nyfeler, FAIA; Larry Speck, FAIA; Brazos Charlie Burris;
Philip Ramirez; Glenda Ramsey; Eva Read-
Dallas John Craig Beale, FAIA; Lyle Burgis; Mattia Flabiano; Todd Howard; David Lind, FAIA;
Warden; Bill Reeves; Craig Reynolds, FAIA;
Robert Morris, FAIA; Shade O’Quinn; Thomas Reisenbichler; Craig Reynolds, FAIA; Mark
Tommy Stewart; Dean Strombom; Matthew
Watford, FAIA; Fort Worth Bruce Carlson; Randall Gideon, FAIA; Eric Hahnfeld; Christopher
Tilbrook; Chris Upton; Darrell Vickers;
Huckabee; Houston Lonnie Hoogeboom; Perry Seeberger; Lubbock Mike Moss; West Texas
Michael Voit; Derek Webb; Ed Werth; Jim Wil-
Dan Hart
liams; Al York; David Zatopek
Gold Century Club Members ($500 - $999) Abilene Rick Weatherl; Amarillo Thomas Lavin; Jim Williams; Austin Randy Fromberg; Stuart Sampley; Cyndy Severson; Richard Weiss; Brazos Andrew Hawkins; Dallas Wayne Barger; Joe Buskuhl, FAIA; Duncan Fulton, FAIA; Heidi Higgason; Stephen Hulsey; Eric Kuehmeier; Kirk Teske; Donovan Wattier; El Paso Bert Mijares; Fort Worth David Stanford; James Nader, FAIA; Charles Nixon; Leesa Vardeman; Houston David Calkins, FAIA; Val Glitsch, FAIA; Michael Horan; Lubbock Mary Crites; Theresa Drewell; Liz Lonngren; Northeast Texas Mike Butler; Alan Roberts; San Antonio Debra Dockery; Southeast Texas Rob Clark; Philip Long; Wichita Falls Dick Bundy; Jackie Lebow; David Potter; Troy Secord; Richard Sims
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TAF
Dick Bundy, AIA 2012 TAF President
Texas Architectural Foundation 2012 TAF Board of Directors
May 2012 marked the 60th anniversary of the Texas Architectural Foundation (TAF), which was established in 1952 to “make possible the dream of an architectural education to deserv-
Dick Bundy, President; Bryce Weigand,
ing students and to enhance the quality of the academic experience at Texas’ accredited
FAIA, Vice President; Tommy N. Cowan,
schools of architecture.” At that time, only five accredited schools of architecture existed.
FAIA, Treasurer; Chris Hudson, Secretary;
Today, there are eight universities in the state providing the education critical to the profes-
James Perry, Executive Vice President;
sion through excellent architecture programs.
Debra Dockery; Don Gatzke; Kurt Hull; Sharon LeMond; David Messersmith,
In 1953, the first scholarships were issued to four architecture students, and from 1953
FAIA; John Nyfeler, FAIA; Craig Reynolds,
through 2012, TAF has granted 2,042 scholarships totaling $2,093,869. Through the continu-
FAIA; Lawrence Speck, FAIA; Frederick
ing generosity of donors from across the state, in 2012 TAF issued 59 scholarships and grants
Steiner, Assoc. AIA; David Watkins, FAIA
totaling $71,750. Funding is provided through endowments and designated funds established by individuals, firms, nonprofit organizations and AIA chapters in Texas, and through our annual fundraiser, the Texas BIKEiTECTs Tour des Monuments Ride. This year’s ride was held on October 21, and we appreciate all the riders and sponsors who helped make the event a success. Communication with donors was a key focus of the TAF board in 2012, as was strategic planning for growing the endowment to make even more scholarships available for students. TAF’s total funds for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 were $1,585,999, and for FY 2012, total contributions received were $39,497. TAF is able to realize its goals through the generous support of individuals, firms and organizations that recognize the importance of investing in both students and the community for the benefit of future generations. Thank you for your support!
12 Texas Society of Architects
“I express my deepest grati-
“It is an honor to receive the
tude as the recipient of the
[West Texas Chapter AIA
Mattia J. Flabiano Jr., South-
Scholarship] award, and I’m so
west Terrazzo Association
grateful for the financial assis-
Scholarship. I was ecstatic to
tance. Your generosity both
learn of your support for my
eases my load and encourages
education and career ambi-
my continued pursuit of a
tions. Your generous invest-
career in architecture.”
ment in my future has relieved a great deal of financial stress, and has allowed me to fulfill my academic ambitions.”
Kevin M. Walsh Architecture Graduate Student Texas A&M University
Carrie Joynton Architecture Graduate Student The University of Texas at Austin
2012 Scholarship and Grant Recipients Prairie View A&M University School of
Victoria Adams; John Only Greer and Wanda
School of Architecture AIA Fort Worth Charles
Architecture Association Administrators &
Knight Greer Architectural Endowment: Lance
R. Adams Memorial Scholarship: Connor
Consultants Architecture Scholarship: Vilma L.
Keoki Kubiak; Mattia J. Flabiano Jr. Southwest
Peirce; AIA Northeast Texas Chapter Scholar-
Gonzalez; Hugh M. Cunningham Grant: Sebas-
Terrazzo Association Architecture Scholarship:
ship: Jamie Michelle Wallace; El Paso Chapter
tian Stuart Niz; Michael Maraldo, Sr. Southwest
Kevin M. Walsh; O’Neil Ford Traveling Fellow-
AIA Scholarship: Uriel Carrillo; Southwest
Terrazzo Association Architecture Scholarship:
ship: Ben Wilde; Texas A&M University Scholar-
Terrazzo Association Architecture Scholarship:
Jordan Margaret Price; Rice University School
ship Endowed by Edward John Romieniec, FAIA:
Carlos Mireles; University of Texas at Austin
of Architecture Association Administrators
Jing Zhang; Texas Architectural Foundation AIA
School of Architecture Abilene Chapter AIA
and Consultants Architecture Scholarship:
Grant: Robyn B. Beatty; Theodore S. Maffitt,
Architecture Scholarship: Chad Scott Bunnell;
Hannah Lee; E. G. Spencer Scholarship: Ryan
Jr., FAIA and Patricia J. Maffitt Scholarship:
AIA Amarillo Chapter Scholarship: Julie Huynh;
Michael Botts; Lonnie Hoogeboom Scholarship
Mario Alberto Salinas; Tyler J. Viney Memo-
AIA Austin Chapter Scholarship: Nathaniel
for Rice University: Ni ‘Jenny’ Zhan; Mattia J.
rial Scholarship: Erica Schneider; Wichita
Muhler; AIA Waco Chapter Memorial Scholar-
Flabiano, Jr. Southwest Terrazzo Association
Falls Chapter AIA Scholarship: Le Phuc; Texas
ship: Barron Whitney Peper; El Paso Chapter
Architecture Scholarship: Tsvetelina Zdraveva,
Tech University College of Architecture A. S.
AIA Scholarship: Diana Margarita Rodriguez;
Hugh M. Cunningham Grant: Rice School of
Megert Memorial Scholarship: Peter E. Purdy;
Eva and Jay W. Barnes, FAIA Scholarship for the
Architecture; Betty R. and George F. Pierce,
AIA Lubbock Chapter Memorial Scholarship for
University of Texas at Austin: Jennifer Anne
Jr., FAIA Fund: Rice School of Architecture
Graduate Studies: Mitchell Lee Fuqua; Dennis
Kerrick; Kenneth Lanier Anderson Prize: Univer-
Lecture Series; Texas Architectural Founda-
Cowan Memorial Scholarship in Architecture:
sity of Texas at Austin Student Team; Michael
tion AIA Grant: Ryan Michael Botts; Texas
Jessica Isabelle Badoe; Edwin W. and Alyce
Maraldo, Sr. Southwest Terrazzo Association
A&M University College of Architecture AIA
O. Carroll Scholarship: Corey Rothermel; San
Architecture Scholarship: Madison A. Dahl;
Southeast Texas Chapter Douglas E. Steinman
Antonio Conservation Society Foundation
Professor Goldwin Goldsmith Memorial Schol-
Scholarship: Amy Whitman; Brazos Chapter of
Scholarship Honoring Brooks Martin, FAIA:
arship in Architecture: Brian Doherty; Ruth
the American Institute of Architects Scholar-
Eric S. James; Southwest Terrazzo Association
Kaigler Goode and D. Rex Goode Scholarship:
ship: Kindall Stephens; Charles Lamar and
Architecture Scholarship: Brett Alan Foutz; Tim
Higinio Turrubiates Jr.; San Antonio Conserva-
Verda McKittrick Endowed Scholarship: Crystal
Terry-Huckabee & Associates Scholarship: Luis
tion Society Foundation Scholarship Honoring
Dyll; Fay H. Spencer Memorial Scholarship in
Martin Medina; Wichita Falls Chapter AIA Schol-
Brooks Martin, FAIA: Rachel Bullock; Walter
Architecture: Jing Zhang; George F. Harrell, II
arship: Andrew Toney; University of Houston
T. Rolfe Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Richard
Memorial Scholarship: Samuel Florance; H. Leo
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture Gray-
Knaggs; West Texas Chapter AIA Scholarship:
Tucker Scholarship Endowed by Tittle Luther
son Gill Memorial Scholarship: Laura Ashley
Carrie Alice Joynton; University of Texas at
Loving: Duygu (Albostan) Yenerim; Horace
Hollon; Hugh M. Cunningham Grant: College of
San Antonio College of Architecture AIA San
B. McCord Memorial Scholarship: Robyn B.
Architecture; Mattia J. Flabiano, Jr. Southwest
Antonio Daryl Engel Memorial Scholarship in
Beatty; Hugh M. Cunningham Grant: Eryka
Terrazzo Association Architecture Scholarship:
Architecture: Timotei Dudas; Louis & Marcus
Bueno-Zavala; James E. Deininger Traveling Fel-
Roy Delgado; Paul and Katie Stein Scholarship:
Zanchettin Southwest Terrazzo Association
lowship: Ben Wilde; John J. Luther Scholarship:
Nanako Hori; University of Texas at Arlington
Architecture Scholarship: Karen T. Andzic The Voice for Texas Architecture 13
Member Resources
Convention
Design Conference
Communications
The Texas Society of Architects 73rd Annual
This year, the Society introduced a new
Texas Architect
Convention and Design Expo, held on Octo-
annual symposium organized by our Design
In 2012, the Society’s magazine continued
ber 18-20 in Austin, was a huge hit. Keynot-
Committee. The inaugural Design Confer-
its legacy of publishing high-quality and
ers for the event were Robert Hammond,
ence, themed “Architecture in the Hinter-
innovative projects, as well as news and
co-founder of the High Line in New York City,
lands,” took place on February 17-18 in the
information related to the state of architec-
and Roman Mars, award-winning host and
town of Midland and focused on how signifi-
ture in Texas. A new design complementing
radio producer of 99% Invisible. The speak-
cant design work is created and nurtured
the Society’s updated branding was debuted
ers examined the role of design in the con-
in regions far removed from major urban
in our January/February issue, which
text of the convention’s theme, “Influence.”
centers. The event celebrated the residential
focused on “The Education of an Architect”
design of Frank Welch, FAIA, who practiced
and received great reviews.
Our 2012 convention featured more tours,
in Midland from the 1960s through the early
more continuing education sessions, and,
’80s, and featured a keynote by acclaimed
In addition to refreshing the look of the
for the first time in Texas Architects history,
Canadian architect Brian MacKay Lyons,
magazine, the editorial staff, with guidance
a track of classes specifically for Emerg-
known for crafting graceful buildings in
from the Society’s Publications Committee
ing Professionals, resulting in considerable
out-of-the-way places. It also included a pre-
and Storyboard Subcommittee, undertook a
growth in every single attendee cate-
sentation by architectural historian Edward
new approach to telling the story of featured
gory. Guided by our enthusiastic Convention
Bosley. Attendees came away inspired both
buildings — one that emphasizes the impact
Committee, and working in close collabora-
by the innovative designs they saw, and by
of the architecture on the surrounding com-
tion with the AIA Austin local chapter, we
the warm personal fellowship they experi-
munity. Our November/December issue, for
pushed our Annual Convention and Design
enced. This conference, which was organized
example, included an exploration of how the
Expo to a new level of success. We look
by the Society’s Design Committee, will
conversion of an old fire station into an art
forward to 2013 in Fort Worth!
become an annual event.
center in Lubbock sparked a series of similar projects and created a bona fide arts district in the city. Our new editor, Catherine Gavin, joined the Society in October; she follows guest editor Larry Paul Fuller and long-term editor Stephen Sharpe, Hon. AIA. Under her direction, the editorial team, which consists of Texas Architects staff and volunteer writers, will continue covering current issues in the field, such as development pressures, sustainability policies, and conservation practices.
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It will also broaden its coverage to include
CheckSet
updates, spreading the word on trending
more articles focused on landscape architec-
In March of 2012, the Society launched an
topics, and gathering feedback on important
ture and urban design.
all-new and rebranded CheckSet, which was
issues.
designed to complement the look of our TexasArchitects.org
website and provide a more visually appeal-
Over the past year, our Twitter following grew
Following a successful re-launch of our
ing e-newsletter for our members. The new
to more than 5000, and our Facebook page
website, www.texasarchitects.org, in late
design features a clean, easy-to-read layout
nearly doubled its membership with over
2011, we continued to refine and update
that has been met with an overwhelmingly
1200 people joining the conversation. The
the website throughout 2012. Fine-tuning
positive response from readers. This new
continued growth in social media reminds us
the site’s underlying infrastructure allowed
and improved CheckSet is also more directly
just how valuable these new forms of com-
us to improve its overall ease of use, and
connected to content available at
munication can be in reaching out directly to
addressed such features as search function-
www.texasarchitects.org, resulting in more
our members.
ality, content management, member profile
traffic to our website.
updates, and more. Broadcast Emails Over the course of the past year, the site has
In addition to CheckSet, Texas Architects
grown into an important source of informa-
continued to send broadcast emails on a
tion for both AIA members and the general
monthly basis to further help keep members
public alike. The Texas Architects commu-
informed of events taking place within the
nications staff frequently publishes articles
Society. Topics covered included updates on
discussing the latest architectural news
advocacy efforts, news regarding our Annual
and issues impacting the profession, while
Convention and Design Expo, important
also sharing updates on upcoming events,
deadlines, and other action items.
impending deadlines, and other items pertaining to the Society. These regular updates
Social Media
have made our website an invaluable hub of
In 2012, social media, such as Facebook and
information for members and helped us to
Twitter, continued to play an important role
fulfill our mission to be “the voice for Texas
in our ever-evolving communications plan.
architecture.”
These tools not only help us to quickly share important information with members, allied
As a result of these efforts, traffic to the web-
professionals, and the general public, but
site continues to show steady growth across
also give us the opportunity to have a two-
a variety of audiences.
way dialogue with these audiences. That has proved invaluable in sharing time-sensitive The Voice for Texas Architecture 15
Operations
James Perry Executive Vice President/CEO
2012 In Retrospect For the staff of the Texas Society of Architects, 2012 was a year of continued transition and improvement. The purpose of an association staff is to provide the best possible support and guidance for the goals of the board and committees — and we continue to be better each year, focusing on the following elements: Always improving communications Our new website has been in place for a year, and while its design has received universal praise, based on analytics, we’re exploring ways to improve the design to be more interactive. Our social media efforts also appear to be having a positive effect on website traffic and assisting our members and the general public in finding items of interest about the Society and architecture in Texas. Committees’ functions A great deal of the work of the Society originates in our committees — we have more than 20 — and 2012 saw stellar culminations. Other sections of this report highlighted our Design Awards and first-ever Design Conference, “Architecture in the Hinterlands,” both of which were produced by the Texas Architects Design Committee. Other committees of particular note in 2012 include the Convention, Convention Futures, Digital Communications, and New Media committees, as well as the IgCC Task Force. Texas Architect The transition from Larry Paul Fuller, interim editor, to Catherine Gavin, editor, is complete. The magazine staff, including new assistant editor Monica Cavazos Mendez, and contributing members are fully engaged in presenting projects in a new way. They are focusing more on the impact that architects’ work is having on their communities, looking to engage readers not only about the “how” or “what” of architecture, but also the “why.” Financial transparency Our staff continues to adapt our methods so that our Finance Committee and Board receive financial reports that clearly indicate sources of revenue and how expenditures have been made. Our forecasting models for annual planning continue to improve, and we’re pleased that our care has produced revenue at the end of the year to be added to reserves.
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Government relations The government relations team continues to be guided by issues brought by members through the Government Affairs Steering Committee (GASCOM). Weekly meetings of the team monitor the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of our state’s government and have ensured that the interests of our members and the practice of architecture are protected.
Texas Society of Architects Staff Jeanette Allison, Kraig Becker, Robert Bennett, Margaret Cathey, Monica Cavazos Mendez, Catherine Gavin, Elizabeth Hackler, Ted Kozlowski, David Lancaster, Hon. AIA, Tod Stehling, Julie Pizzo Wood
Convention planning and implementation The Texas Architects staff produces the second largest architectural convention in the United States (second only to the AIA National Convention). For our 2012 Convention, both the Austin Convention Committee and the Convention Futures Committee were encouraged to be as innovative as possible. The result was an energetic convention featuring a revamped schedule, more tours, and increased attendance by architects, associates, students and exhibitors. 500 Chicon The building owned by the Society continues to be improved each year with continuing goals of improving energy efficiency, as well as improving the function of the building as used by our staff and members. We look forward to building on these successes in 2013.
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