Founded in 1952, the College of Fellows is composed of members of the Institute who are elevated to Fellowship by a jury of their peers. Fellowship is one of the highest honors the AIA can bestow upon a member. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievement of the architect as an individual, but also elevates before the public and the profession those architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society.
Cover Image: Office of Paul Stevenson Oles, FAIA, April 2024. Photo credit: Muza ConfortiVice Chancellor Bursar
Secretary
Ron Blitch, FAIA
Kate Schwennsen, FAIA
Jeanne Jackson, FAIA
Steven Spurlock, FAIA
Editor-In-Chief
Associate Editor
Chair, Regional Representatives
Executive Director, College of Fellows
Jessica O'Donnell, AIA
Beresford Pratt, AIA
Stuart Pettitt, FAIA
Muza Conforti
COLLEGE OF FELLOWS
COLLEGE OF FELLOWS COMPONENT OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION
COLLEGE OF FELLOWS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
WELCOME PACKET
COLLEGE OF FELLOWS FORMER CHANCELLORS
DIRECTORY YAF CONNECTION ARCHIVE
Welcome to our COF Quarterly focusing on Engagement! As we prepare for AIA24 in Washington DC, there are many ways that Fellows can “ENGAGE” with the community of Fellows in attendance. AIA 24 promises to be a huge event celebrating our profession and welcoming those that have become Fellows this year.
• Visit the “INSPIRE” area of the grand lobby on Thursday June 6th, and Friday June 7th, sponsored by the College of Fellows, building on the “Aspire” activities last year in San Francisco, and involving K-12 kids to introduce them to the world of architecture and the AIA EXPO.
• Join us at our Fellows luncheon on Thursday June 6th, which will include all Fellows, those elevated this year, and with current Fellows in the College as well as guests, to share stories about the path to Fellowship and hear about ways to be involved in the College’s activities.
• Attend the College of Fellows Investiture at the historic Warner Theater on the afternoon of Thursday June 6th, a short walk from the Washington Convention Center.
• Thursday evening, June 6th, join us for "CheersCelebration with the Fellows” to meet the new Fellows and celebrate with your Fellows friends as well.
• Celebrate with us at the Gala at the National Building Museum on Friday evening June 7th, where the new class of Fellows will be acknowledged and honored, as well as other AIA National Awardees and Honorees.
We thank the AIA Fellows 2024 Jury that dedicated themselves to a rigorous and proven process that has been used for almost 70 years. The jury’s commitment and selfless efforts have resulted in this Class of 2024.
We are all proud of the Class of 2024!
As you enter the next chapter of your service to the profession, ENGAGE in advancing the quality of living for all those who encounter the buildings and cities you design. Please ENGAGE in mentorship of those thinking of architecture, at any age, and help them along the licensure track to become architects, and someday aspire to Fellowship themselves. ENGAGE in supporting the College yearly to advance our efforts and ENGAGE the College in your financial planning.
We are excited to celebrate with the College of Fellows community in June at AIA24 – and hope you can ENGAGE in all the College’s activities.
We thank you for what you have done, and what you will do, to help the College of Fellows and its mission.
Ron Blitch, FAIA 62nd ChancellorAIA College of Fellows
AIA Indiana had a YAF/Fellows breakfast a couple of weeks ago. There were about 8-9 Fellows and 9-10 Young Architects. We had excellent table discussions about our careers and discussed ways to get more involved in the profession. Each Fellow had the opportunity to talk about their journey and offer words of wisdom.
In a Memorandum to AIA Membership dated May 8, 2024, the AIA Board of Directors outlined their meeting discussion and list of motions voted on at that meeting. The outcomes were:
• The AIA Board of Directors voted in favor of amending Bylaws to automatically elevate eligible recipients of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award;
• The AIA Board of Directors voted to oppose proposed amendments to 2.42 related to automatic elevation of elected AIA officers;
• The AIA Board of Directors voted to form a task force to implement solutions on past findings and take action on the Honors and Awards equity assessment.
Save the date for our 2024 COF Annual Business Meeting, which will be held virtually on October 17, 2024.
More details and a registration link to follow.
Bill Hercules, FAIA is currently serving as co-chair of the AIA/AGC Joint Committee, which has been the forum for architects and constructors to discuss areas of concern for more than 75 years. "As of late, the tenor has become considerably more collaborative to the point that the Joint Committee will be developing a “best practices” reference document to be supported by the boards of both organizations. This collaboration will take place through the course of this year with the expectation that the document will be ratified and jointly published in 2025."
On April 11th, the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) held its 41st annual Fellows dinner in Boston. With three new BSA Fellows and three additional new New England Fellows in attendance, the event was a fun and successful evening gathering approximately 72 Fellows from all over New England in the beautiful St. Botolph Club in Back Bay (very close to the marathon finish line). Alan Ricks, AIA, from MASS Design Group also gave an excellent presentation on the firm’s ground breaking work in Rwanda and beyond. Thanks to Peter Kuttner, FAIA, for his leadership in the event (and photo).
COF is excited to sponsor student engagement opportunities at AIA24. Volunteers are needed for our Inspire series to spend a few hours with local 5th grade students on Thursday (6/6) and high school students on Friday (6/7).
For more information and to volunteer, visit: https://forms.gle/W6NsUj8ATRyqTnDY7
The COF Executive Committee and editorial team invite you to contribute to upcoming editions of the Quarterly. We welcome the submissions of relevant content that aligns with our theme for each issue.
For more information visit: https://forms.gle/rk8o5LNJ1VqUUBZW6
The ExCom held our annual spring meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on April 22nd and 23rd. We all arrived on Sunday the 21st and kicked off the visit with a group dinner at the historic El Farol restaurant on Canyon Road.
The following morning, the ExCom started two very productive days of meetings at the offices of AIA Santa Fe. Many thanks and a shout out to our host, Executive Director Tom Spray, who took great care of us and provided the space, support, refreshments, and “insider” suggestions for dining venues.
The meeting started with a “Blue Sky” brainstorming discussion led by Chancellor Blitch on future initiatives for the College. Topics included improving the path to fellowship and the investiture experience, a deep dive into our grant programs with the goal to maximize the impact of our funds, and new and expanded mentorship programs. Time was also spent discussing the College’s Council of Regional Representatives and how to best engage this incredibly impactful but often underutilized resource.
One of Chancellor Blitch’s main goals for this year is to strengthen the committee structure of the College and to formalize each committee’s charge, areas of focus, and immediate and future goals. The 2024 committees include
finance, investment, communications, research and grants, operations, mentorship, Council of Regional Representatives, and AIA conferences. We established protocols for leadership of each committee (i.e. the Bursar will chair the finance and investment committees, the Secretary will chair communications, etc.) and recognized individuals already participating in a supporting role including former Chancellors, staff, and interested Fellows. Annual standing charges and specific goals for 2024 were determined for each committee. This enhanced structure will provide a framework for accomplishing meaningful work this year and into the future. We welcome more participation, please be sure to reach out to any of us with interest in serving on a committee.
With the AIA24 Conference fast approaching in early June, the ExCom reviewed all the Fellows related activities. Highlights include the COF hosted “Inspire” booth near the bookstore which will be offering support and activities for all Fellows, mentorship opportunities, and a place to meet and greet your peers. In response to the feedback from last year, the investiture will be held at the historic Warner Theater which is a short walk from the Conference Center. The traditional Convocation Dinner is expanding into an Awards Gala held at the National Building Museum on Friday evening. Please see the detailed article in this Quarterly that provides a complete
The spring meeting was not all about work and we took advantage of the amenities of the host city! Monday evening, we held a reception for area Fellows at Santa Café, a wellknown restaurant just off the historic Plaza. We had a great turnout of Fellows attending from around the state including former Chancellor Schluntz. It was a splendid opportunity for the ExCom to hear from our colleagues about their concerns and questions and enjoy an evening of networking and fellowship.
The highlight of Tuesday evening was visiting the awardwinning home of Paul Stevenson Oles, FAIA, and his wife Susan. Over glasses of wine, Steve entertained us with wonderful anecdotes from his storied career as an architect and architectural illustrator and of his interactions with 20th century icons like Walter Gropius and I. M. Pei. It was an experience that left all of us in awe and grateful for memories for years to come.
The visit ended with a farewell dinner at another classic Santa Fe restaurant, Geronimo’s Lodge. We parted ways on Wednesday morning looking forward to our next time together at the AIA24 Conference and being grateful for the opportunity to experience Santa Fe and meet with many of our colleagues.
The Nominating Committee of the College of Fellows invites Candidates for the position of Bursar of the COF Executive Committee.
The College of Fellows is seeking nominations for the position of Bursar. The Bursar serves a two-year term, 2025-2026, and is one of four members of the Executive Committee governing the College of Fellows, along with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and Secretary. The Bursar will typically advance to the office of Vice Chancellor and the following year to Chancellor. Consequently, election to the office of Bursar will typically result in a four-year term on the Executive Committee.
The duties of the Bursar and other members of the Executive Committee are outlined in the COF Bylaws. https://issuu.com/aiacollegeoffellows/docs/aia_cof_bylaws_2018
Any member of the College of Fellows may submit their credentials for consideration. A successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the activities of the College of Fellows:
• Council of Regional Representatives
• Newsletter
• Support of the College
• Investiture of Fellows and related annual Conference events
• AIA College of Fellows Component Grants
• College of Fellows Fund and associated development and fund raising
1. Candidate Information: Name, address, email, telephone number, year elevated to Fellowship, Object of Fellowship, and a recent portrait photograph (one page)
2. Statement of Interest: one page
3. Resumé: in outline format, including significant AIA activities and accomplishments (maximum of three pages)
4. Narrative Overview of Qualifications: Address the selection criteria and detail knowledge of COF programs and activities (maximum of two pages)
5. Letters of Reference: Provide the names and contact information of four references who are Fellows. It is the responsibility of the applicant to request letters of reference. The letters are confidential, no more than one page per letter.
The compiled, maximum 7-page submission packet must be emailed to cof@aia.org by 5pm ET, August 14, 2024.
Submissions will be reviewed by a nominating committee, which is made up of following individuals this year:
• Kate Schwennsen, FAIA 2024 COF Vice Chancellor, Nominating Committee Chair
• Rod Kruse, FAIA Former Chair of the Fellows’ Jury
• Helene Dreilling, FAIA Former AIA Board Member
• Walt Teague, FAIA COF Regional Representative
• Tom Leslie, FAIA COF Member at Large
• Jason Takeuchi, AIA Representative, Young Architects Forum
The Nominating Committee will review all submissions and recommend one or more nominees for consideration by the COF Executive Committee, who, in turn, will prepare a slate of nominees for election by the members present at the virtual COF Annual Business Meeting on October 17, 2024.
Duties of the new Bursar will commence with the December 13, 2024 meeting of the Executive Committee in Washington, DC.
The following selection criteria will be applied by the Nominating Committee:
• Ability to represent and advocate for the College
• Demonstrated successful leadership in related roles
• Proven organizational and management capabilities, including fiduciary acuity
• Effective communication skills; verbal, written, and graphic
• Understanding of the mission, objectives, and initiatives of the College
• The Nominating Committee may also consider geographic location and diversity of candidates to achieve balanced representation on the Executive Committee
For more information contact Muza Conforti, AIA Staff at cof@aia.org. Please do not contact members of the Nominating Committee or current members of the COF Executive Committee.
Our June Conference on Architecture and Design is packed with learning opportunities for architects in all stages of their career, including a number of events sponsored by the College of Fellows. We look forward to catching up with each of you at our various events and welcoming in the new class of Fellows.
7:00am - 4:00pm
26th College of Fellows Chancellor's Cup Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Renditions Golf Club
Hit the links with friends and colleagues at the 26th Annual Chancellor's Cup Golf Tournament.
The Chancellor’s Cup Golf Tournament will take place at the Renditions Golf Course—featuring replicas of holes from major championship venues—located just minutes away from the Capital Beltway and Annapolis.
You don't need to be an AIA Fellow, as this event is open to all conference attendees. Proceeds benefit the College of Fellows Latrobe Prize for architectural research. Don't wait to register-on-site registration is available only if spots remain.
1:00pm - 4:00pm
AIA Annual Meeting
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm Caucuses with Delegates
Candidates for office will be presented, delegates will vote on amendments to AIA bylaws and resolutions, and updates will be shared on the state of AIA at this critical annual meeting.
Thursday,
9:30am - 12:30pm
Insprire: Camp AIA
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Grand Lobby
In partnership with the AIA College of Fellows, help inspire interest and stoke curiosity among the future generation of architects. Through a short series of creative activities, local fifth-grade students will learn what architects do, enhance their problem-solving skills, go on AIA|DC’s Penn Quarter walking tour, and participate in hands-on architecture and design activities.
11:30am - 1:00pm Fellows Luncheon
Marriott Marquis
The Fellows Luncheon will celebrate the induction of new AIA Fellows and allow you to engage in networking opportunities with colleagues.
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Fellows Investiture Rehersal
(the group will walk together after the luncheon)
New Fellows, COF ExComm, AIA Former Presidents and COF Former Chancellors will take part in a rehearsal and 2024 Fellows will take a class photo at this time.
2:00pm - 4:00pm Fellows Investiture
Warner Theater
Fellowship is AIA's highest membership honor—recognizing the exceptional work and contributions of AIA members. This memorable, free event, open to all, will allow you to bear witness as the newly elevated fellows are inducted to the AIA College of Fellows.
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cheers! Celebration With the Fellows
FOX Architects
Join us to toast new AIA Fellows as you enjoy the company of colleagues and friends from near and far. You'll make new friends and rekindle old connections. Event proceeds will benefit the AIA College of Fellows Fund in support of the Latrobe Prize.
8:45am - 12:30pm
Empowered by Design: High School Charrette
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Grand Lobby
In partnership with the AIA College of Fellows, help empower the next generation of designers and community leaders. High school and college students will sharpen their problem-solving skills, enhance their creative thinking, and strengthen their teamwork while working through a design challenge.
12:00pm - 1:30pm
COF Regional Representatives Lunch Meeting
Regional Representatives are invited for a lunch meeting. Calendar invitation was sent by Muza. Please make sure to RSVP for the headcount.
2:00pm - 3:30pm
2 + 2: Achieving Outstanding Design
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
What are the elements of outstanding design, and how can they help your practice stand out from competitors? This seminar will feature widely recognized, accomplished members of the College of Fellows and recent recipients of the Young Architects Award. You'll have a front-row seat as they share their work and unique perspectives on achieving outstanding design that engages the interests of clients and communities, addresses climate change, and fosters your success as an exceptional practitioner.
6:00pm - Cocktail Reception
7:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner & Awards (*Black tie optional)
AIA Awards Gala
National Building Museum
Join us for a night with architecture’s stars! This year, AIA’s highly anticipated project-based award winners will be announced at the AIA Awards Gala, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams. This historic event is an event of firsts: It’s the first time AIA is revealing award winners at conference in a red carpet-style celebration, and it’s the first time AIA will celebrate all award winners, including new AIA Fellows, at one inclusive event.
We’re hosting the gala at the historic Pension Building, home of the National Building Museum and one of the most grand and dramatic spaces in our nation's capital. Experience an unforgettable night of recognition, inspiration, and camaraderie—and join us to make history.
9:00pm - 11:00pm
AIA Awards Gala After Party
National Building Museum
Continue the celebration! Enjoy an open bar and delicious desserts as you dance the night away and mingle with 2024 AIA award winners and fellows. This afterparty—also a first—is your chance to connect with the brightest minds in architecture and design and keep the celebrations going. Purchase a ticket to the AIA Awards Gala and your After Party ticket is free!
AIA24 - AIA’s National Conference in Washington DC is providing an opportunity to participate in an exciting golf event:
is an ideal opportunity for a day of golf and fellowship with AIA Members and guests before the National AIA Conference in our nation’s capitol. This year’s tournament will mark the 26th year of this amazing event and will be played at the prestigious Renditions Golf Course, which features replicas of holes from major championship venues, all located in a quiet and serene corner of Anne Arundel County, just minutes away from the Capital Beltway and Annapolis. With the Patuxent River flowing nearby, the setting is perfect for a unique, grand slam golf experience. It will be held on Wednesday June 5, 2024. The format is Captain’s Choice and all levels of golfers are welcome. The Chancellor’s Cup Open raises money for the College of Fellows to support the $100,000 biennial Latrobe Prize for research and the Emerging Professionals Component Grant Program. More than $600,000 has been raised over the past 25 years to support these important programs.
Questions: Walt Galanty-Tournament Management 703-864-4651 or walt@weareaimevents.com
Return form to: walt@weareaimevents.com
Player Fee: $350 golf and all amenities; $400 w/club rental
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Tournament Itinerary
7:00 AM - Buses depart from the Host Hotel
7:45 AM - Players sign-in
8:00 AM - Breakfast & Warm-Up
9:00 AM - Shotgun start
2:00 PM - Lunch Reception, Awards & Prizes
3:30 PM - Buses depart for the Host Hotel
4:30 PM - Arrive back at the Host Hotel
Questions: Walt Galanty-Tournament Management 703-864-4651 or walt@weareaimevents.com
Return form to: walt@weareaimevents.com
Use the following link to pay for your golf:
https://cof.networkforgood.com/events/6642726th-annual-chancellor-s-cup-golf-open
Title Sponsor
• Sponsor’s logo on Chancellor’s Cup Golf Open Apparel
• Sponsor’s logo on first tee sign
• Recognition on convention Web site
• Logo attribution in Golf Open promotional materials
• Two Foursome Entries
Investment: $25,000 | Exclusive
Gold Sponsor
• Sponsor’s logo on Chancellor’s Cup Golf Open Hat
• Company name and logo on reception signage
• Recognition on convention Web site
• Recognition in Golf Open promotional materials
• One Foursome Entry
Investment: $15,000 | Exclusive
Silver Sponsor
• Sponsor’s logo on official Chancellor’s Cup Golf Open beverage cart.
• Recognition on convention web site
• Recognition in Golf Open promotional materials
• One Foursome Entry
Investment: $7,500
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Questions: Walt Galanty-Tournament Management
703-864-4651 or walt@weareaimevents.com
Bronze Sponsor
• Sponsor’s logo on tee sign (may be co-branded with other sponsors) w/hole contest.
• Recognition on convention Web site
• Recognition in Golf Open promotional materials
• One Foursome Entry Investment: $5,250
Foursome Sponsor
• One Foursome Entry
• Sponsor’s logo on tee sign Investment: $2,750
Other Sponsorships
• Cigar Sponsor
• Golf Ball Sponsor* $1,500
• Hole-In-One Sponsor $1,350
• Club Rental Sponsor $1,500
• Driving Range Sponsor $1,500
• Beverage Cart Sponsor $2,300
• Tee Box Signage $2,000
• Breakfast Sponsor $2,500
• Bus Sponsor $3,500
• Lunch Sponsor $5,000
• Trophy Sponsor $2,000
Return form to: walt@weareaimevents.com
Use the following link to pay for your golf: https://cof.networkforgood.com/events/53820aia24-college-of-fellows-sponsorship
The primary purpose of the Society is to formally recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a life-long commitment to the mission and programs of the AIA College of Fellows with a revocable estate bequest.
By virtue of having included a commitment in their estate plan of a bequest for the future benefit of the College and its programs, the following distinguished individuals are the initial Charter Members of the Heritage Society of the AIA College of Fellows:
Joseph A. Boggs, FAIA
Ellis W. Bullock, FAIA
John A. Busby, Jr., FAIA
Donald Wesley Caskey, FAIA
John Castellana, FAIA
William David Chilton, FAIA
Betsey Olenick Daugherty, FAIA
Brian Paul Daugherty, FAIA
Harry M. Falconer, Jr., FAIA
Dr. Robert Allen Findlay, FAIA
L. Jane Hastings, FAIA
Russell V. Keune, FAIA
Ed Kodet, FAIA
Lisa Lamkin, FAIA
Howarth L. Lewis, Jr., FAIA
Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA
Frank Lucas, FAIA
Robert Ooley, FAIA
Burton L. Roslyn, FAIA
Jeffrey Scherer, FAIA
Roger L. Schluntz, FAIA
John Sorrenti, FAIA
Steven Spurlock, FAIA
William J. Stanley, III, FAIA
Ed Vance, FAIA
William F. Vosbeck, FAIA
Membership in the Society is conferred upon formal notification to the College of a planned estate gift with a minimum value of $10,000.
We cordially invite you to undertake a similar, revocable, commitment in your estate plan, and thereby becoming a member of the Heritage Society. It’s simple to accomplish and it costs nothing!
With additional Members the future support of our programs and long-term viability of the College will be substantially enhanced and extended well into the future. For additional information and application, please contact Muza Conforti, cof@aia.org.
Congratulations to this years Component Grant recipients! We look forward to sharing your final program reports in an upcoming issue of COF Quarterly.
Alleviating Phoenix’s Affordable Housing Crisis through Collaboration, Mentorship, and Competition.
AIA Arizona
This new program seeks to strengthen the relationship between architects and local government through collaboration that will advance our shared goal for a more equitable future regarding affordable housing. Utilizing the framework of a traditional Design Competition, this program will work with the City of Phoenix, and AIA Arizona to jumpstart a curated collection of an (accessory Dwelling Unit) ADU Pre-Approved Plans Library for the City of Phoenix. The winning designs will be placed in an online ADU Pre-Approved Plans Library and will benefit from waived building review fees.
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AIA California Council & California Architectural Foundation
This new K-8 education initiative connects architects, firms, and AIA components with local schoolchildren and the community at large to share the profession of architecture and why architecture matters. The program features downloadable lessons highlighting a book on a specific architect or architecture concepts, along with an inspiring presentation and hands-on activity using easily obtained/recycled items.
AIA Cleveland & Young Architects and Associate Members Committee (YAAM)
The committee connects emerging and established professionals through programs designed to promote mutually enriching learning opportunities. These connections are created by establishing mentorship pairings, providing opportunities for members to share their experiences, and hosting a variety of fun yet educational mixers throughout the year. The two series topics address the needs of members through mentorship, community building, and career development events, enabling them to succeed at each phase of their career.
AIA Columbus
Quarterly sessions engage young architects, emerging professionals, Fellows, and experienced architects through formal structured mentorship and educational portion while also paired with an informal “networking” activity. Each session will be led by a Fellow and cover topics such as generational differences in the workforce, managing clients and projects, the business of running a firm, and shaping your career. This collaborative program is planned by the Fellows Committee, Young Architects and Emerging Professionals Committee, and the Mastering the Business of Architecture Committee.
AIA Dallas and AIA Fort Worth
The 2024 Designing My Future high school summer program, consisting of three full-day workshops for 30 students, aligns with the goals of the College of Fellows and AIA’s mission to advance the architectural profession, mentor young architects, and increase service to society. Part of a larger series of seven camps, the summer high school camp will be a pilot program, introducing the new partnership with AIA Fort Worth and the UTA Design/ Build Studio, as well as a move from Dallas to Arlington, TX.
AIA Grand Rapids
Thrive is a new mentorship program designed for professionals navigating the advancement stage of their architectural careers. This initiative directly addresses the identified need for increased support and mentorship opportunities among early to mid-career practitioners, as identified by our chapter during our Strategic Planning process completed in 2023. The program seeks to provide guidance to practitioners with 8-15 years of experience, empowering them to assess their career paths while maintaining a work-life harmony.
The AIAO inaugural Mentor Madness program is a mentorship program aimed at facilitating the transfer of invaluable experiential knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development between Fellows and Emerging Professionals and/or those newly relocated to AIAO. It provides a platform for exchanging ideas, insights, and practical wisdom, bridging the gap between Fellows and the next generation of Fellows.
This unique program will bring together architects from diverse backgrounds and provides a platform for the exchange of ideas, and invaluable insights from AIA Fellows. The collaborative environment created by the Mini-MBA Series will contribute significantly to the enrichment of the architectural community and strengthen young leaders by preparing them for future leadership positions in both the industry and the community.
Wasatch Connect will formalize a long-term, multigenerational mentoring program that builds on the current work done by AIA Utah and partnering organizations and also creates new opportunities for engagement and relationship building within the architecture community. This program will be developed and nurtured by a new task force within AIA Utah and will partner with NOMA Utah, Women in Architecture (WIA) SLC, the University of Utah School of Architecture (SoA), AIAS local chapter, the Utah Center for Architecture and the local community of Fellows.
Interested in applying for a Component Grant in the next cycle? Call for submissions will open in the fall of 2024 with an anticipated due date of mid-January 2025.
The inimitable L. (Lois) Jane Hastings was many things to many people: glass ceiling breaking architect, teacher, mentor, counselor, icon. During times when women were discounted, ignored, or disparaged she broke barriers and set examples for those - at times few - women who followed her as architects. I was one of those women and among all the things Jane was, and many more, she was my beloved and admired friend.
Early in my career I was introduced to Jane by my friend and mentor Anna Halpin, FAIA, who labored in the fields of discrimination against women in the profession alongside her dear friend Jane. Together and separately, they informed my beliefs about what a woman architect could achieve despite the odds those decades ago. Although living on opposite coasts, Jane always provided informed and affectionate support and guidance. Always leading the charge, she was also the bright beacon of what a woman could achieve in our profession.
Jane Hastings was the first woman to become Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows. A huge achievement when the real old boys club – namely former AIA Presidents – were routinely “nominated” and “elected” to the COF Executive Committee without presentation of other candidates. She and Anna Halpin
worked tirelessly to open the COF nomination process to all Fellows. As the 55th and only the 4th woman to be elected Chancellor I told Jane of my determination to see the COF Executive Committee finally consist of four Fellowomen as it had for so many decades been only four men. We both labored for that desire and the results are now being felt. I only regret that Jane will not be there when it happens. Of all people, all women architects, she deserved to see the vision come to fruition. L. Jane Hastings, FAIA will be greatly missed.
“Of course, in a career spanning seven decades, there would be firsts: I was the first woman hired as an architect at a large national firm, in its Seattle office; the first woman president of the Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architects; the first woman honored as Chancellor of the College of Fellows in the national AIA; and the first person ever awarded the Northwest and Pacific AIA Region Medal of Honor. These accomplishments brought me a good deal of press coverage over the years, but being “first” was never that significant to me. At the time, I simply focused on doing.”
This quote from L. Jane Hastings, FAIA, in her memoir, “The Woman in the Room”, hints at the importance of her accomplishments and her spirit. She was a first in many capacities, and she got much done.
Jane was born in Seattle, Washington on March 3, 1928. She passed away on the evening of March 25, 2024. She attended the University of Washington, while working part-time at Boeing as a drafter to pay for her education. She was the only woman in her freshman class of 200, and received her B.Arch in June 1952. After graduation Jane went to Europe for two years, working as a recreation director running programs for American troops overseas.
In 1953 Jane was the 8th woman to be licensed as an architect in Washington state. She worked with a series of Seattle architects from 1956-59. In 1961 she opened her own office, L. Jane Hastings, Architect, doing primarily residential design.
In 1969 she married Norman J. Johnston, FAIA (1918-2015), architect, author, and UW Professor. She restructured her practice as the Hastings Group in 1974, eventually employing as many as eight architects. In addition to residential work, the firm completed institutional and commercial commissions. In her long architectural career Jane was involved in the design of more than 500 projects, while also making significant contributions to the architectural profession, education, the city of Seattle, and the Northwest region.
In addition to serving as Chancellor of the College of Fellows, Jane served on the AIA Board of Directors and as AIA Seattle President. She was also involved in the International Union of Women Architects (UIFA) beginning in 1969, and eventually served as UIFA vice-president and as UIFA Secretary General. Jane received numerous honors and awards, and retired from practice in 2002.
SOURCES
L. Jane Hastings, FAIA, “The Woman in the Room: A Memoir”, November 2023, Tandemvines Media.
L. Jane Hastings, FAIA, “Architect L. Jane Hastings reflects on 9 decades of tenacity and achievement”, Pacific Northwest Magazine, The Seattle Times, 2 February 2024.
Jeffrey Karl Ochsner, “In Memory of L. Jane Hastings”, University of Washington College of Built Environments, https://arch.be.uw.edu/in-memory-of-l-jane-hastings/
L. Jane Hastings, FAIA "Architect L. Janes Hastings reflects on 9 decades of tenacity and achievement", Seattle Times, https://www.seattletimes.com/pacificnw-magazine/architect-l-jane-hastings-reflects-on-9decades-of-tenacity-and-achievement/
(Previously published in YAF Connection Q2 2024)
Ilay in my room. Through my stomach, I could feel the coolness of the wood parquet floor that I helped install with my father in the years prior. One square lay horizontal, the next vertical, horizontal, vertical; each ¼ inch piece, laid by hand. My nose was buried in a book, Tuck Everlasting. The smell of my middle school library, ever present within the pages.
My family did not have cable. I did not have a cell phone or an iPod (which was quickly becoming fashionable at the time); so, books provided an escape for me. I dreamt of what it would be like to have multiple lifetimes to achieve because one lifetime did not feel like enough at the time. I was starting so far behind the rest.
Would I have more luck then? Would my parents be happier? Would the ‘weirdness’ of not being the same as my peers wear off? Would my mom finally agree to let me eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch? Would I finally have grandparents who could attend my school functions or pick me up at carpool? Could I finally go to a summer camp or at least stay with my parents for the summer?
The questions were limitless as with any child, but they were never regarding what I would be when I grew up, or where I would go to school. Those answers were set. Whatever was
affordable. Disposable income was not a luxury we had. Knowledge of how colleges and universities worked in the United States, was not a knowledge anyone in my family possessed. No one had ever gone to school in the United States; therefore, my understanding of the system came from television, film, and the few conversations with a guidance counselor.
When I did finally grow up and graduated with my Masters, it was during the recession of 2008. So, I quickly left the United States. I needed a job, to unburden my parents, and I needed to pay off my student loans as soon as possible. I found myself working as a Naval Architect and accommodation specialist in shipbuilding in the Netherlands with projects and teams across Africa, South America, and Asia.
With all this experience I came back to the United States in 2022 to pursue my licensure. Now a mother myself but still a minority, at least I could now afford a few more luxuries. I was honored to attend the Women’s Leadership Summit in San Jose in 2022 as one of the Architects Foundation Sho-Ping Chin grantees. It was here that I heard many conversations surrounding demographics, numbers, and follow-up questions as they relate to the pursuit of Architecture as a profession. The one question that I was convinced I had an answer to was:
“Why don’t we see more female (minority) identifying architects? What is stopping them from taking their licensure exams?”
To me, the answer was simple. Why are we looking after university when most of us don’t make it to university? Our obstacles are different. Our priorities often lie elsewhere. I immediately dialed to call the one person I knew would understand and could help make my dream a reality, the one person that I clearly remember standing up for me in life, being my support and helping me ‘fit in’ at school when I was so clearly different.
Our friendship story started, it was September 11th; we were in our classroom watching, on a roll away television, two enormous towers burning and crumbling in the middle of New York City. A fellow student sitting in front of me turned around to face me from their desk, “Aren’t those your people that killed all of us with the planes?”. Torrence stood up. “Why don’t you turn around and hush.” He asked the kid. Torrence turned back to face me, “Don’t worry, I got you.”
Nowadays our interactions, luckily, are less intense. Torrence graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and is active in our community already to help mentor young minds.
My first
for help and to share my idea for making my dream a reality was to him.
We discussed what the idea was and to me, it seemed quite simple. I wanted to release the tension and take away as many barriers that I knew I faced as an immigrant growing up. Whether that was as large as what I would be when I grew up or as seemingly small as what I could do this summer. The first was that the week needed to be fully funded. Caretakers and the participants should not have to worry about the expense for the week, this meant everything from the time they spend at the camp, the cost for the camp, the lunches, the transport. It all had to be covered.
The second thing I was really passionate about stemmed from my upbringing and what I have come to test and prove later in my work and personal life— good warm food brings people together. If I can bring the participants to the table for a healthy lunch, something they can recreate at home (we need to be conscious about food deserts and accessibility to nutrition), and put the mentors at the table with them; all of this would set a comfortable stage for real impactful interaction.
The third point was that we needed to be there after the fact.
When all is said and done, the participants need to be able to turn to their mentors and get help with anything from applying to colleges and universities to finding scholarships and grants to help them pursue their dreams. This one week could not be the only interaction the participants have with us.
These ideas were the basis of our non-profit: The 38|85 Initiative. Set up in Smoketown in Louisville, Kentucky. The Initiative focuses on 4 main points to help remove the obstacles faced by minority, refugee, and immigrant kids looking at their futures. We believe that various combinations of these obstacles need to be addressed to bridge the diversity gap in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
1. Provide a safe and engaging space where the participants and mentors can interact, discover, and challenge themselves.
2. The event not only has to be free, but we also need to pay the participants a salary so they can justify participating when their circumstances might otherwise not allow them to indulge in self-betterment and empowerment during the summers.
3. Provide free and reliable transportation to our events.
4. Provide warm, healthy lunches with food that the participants can easily replicate at home (and enough leftovers to take home).
All four points are covered by local providers, businesses, and entrepreneurs and to the greatest extent possible, by minorities from their communities; because when you see better, you can do better.
We were fortunate enough to be picked up for our inaugural year in June 2023 by Mayor Greenberg’s SummerWorks program in Louisville, Kentucky. We teamed up with YouthBuild Louisville to help us with funding and the ins and outs for providing this week long event.
The amazing team at YouthBuild and Summerworks helped us achieve so much more than we thought possible in terms of funding and opportunities. The cooperation and work we did together showed through the week of the camp and the weeks that followed. The participants were truly given the opportunity of a lifetime and all the volunteers involved felt the motivation and fun that was emanating from the group.
In the end, we sifted through over 40 applications this first year, interviewed more than 15 applicants and ended up with 10 participants with various hopes and dreams for their future, backgrounds and life experience.
Each morning started with an icebreaker. Getting to know the participants and building trust was key to developing a finished product at the end of the week. The family style, warm hour long lunches with the mentors further built on this trust because food brings people together. The participants actually put their phones down and communicated in the analog world. The interaction ranged from the mundane, to advice, to career possibilities, to hopes and dreams and even the occasional argument over participants that were picky eaters. Many laughs and breakthroughs came at this time.
Our community banned together to make this an unforgettable time for the participants. The Epping District provided the beautiful old theater in Smoketown for us to use, not only as a space, but also to teach about architectural history of the neighborhood, structures, and reconstruction of historical
places. The House of Marigold provided a lunchtime cooking class and lunches for the entire week for the participants. As well as many volunteers and mentors that came out from the industries to support during the design process.
The participants spent the week designing and building models of their take on a collapsible shelter that included solar panels hooked up to an application of their choosing that best suited their design purpose.
They were split into two groups, two studios. Each with a clearly defined studio motto, name and logo. After that, the mentors came in for the week. Each morning was spent learning from interactive lectures from various mentors and work time in the afternoons. At the end of the week, the participants were nervous but ready to present to the many community members that came out to see what they had designed.
Team K.A.T. produced a shelter for homeless cats that had two working fans hooked up to their solar panel. The insulation was made from used water bottles they had consumed during the week and hidden in the floor of their model.
Team Homes for All created a tessellation of a modular home that could be expanded as the owners’ means and disposable income expanded. Their electrical wiring and rainwater collection system was cleverly hidden within the structural core in the center of their hexagonal shape. The solar panel powered the light used in the home.
At the end of the week came the words that I did not know I was hoping to hear but that drove everything home for me:
“Ms. Taisa, I made that. Can you believe that? It works. I made that.”
Those words brought me right back to that little girl, in her room, dreaming up lifetimes. The realization that my small
idea is a part of something much bigger that goes beyond a lifetime: it’s a legacy.
When we can come together to help one young adult achieve something, helping boost our level, share with them our passions for architecture, construction and engineering; we are creating a new world that will encompass lifetimes. Building a world where that little girl worried for her parents and wishing to taste peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, can get all of that and a memorable experience and mentor in the world of architecture & design.
Peree-Sehic, AIA works at McCulloch Associates Architects in Louisville, Kentucky. When Peree-Sehic isn’t at the office or mentoring, she is spending time with her daughter and partner, snowboarding and dancing Flamenco. She received the 2023 AIA Kentucky Emerging Professional Award and is a grant and scholarship recipient at the Architects Foundation.
PHOTO FROM AWARD RECEPTION
The 2023 AIA College of Fellows Component Grantfunded design competition aimed to deepen the relationship between architects and local government, with a focus on advancing sustainability goals in Tempe, Arizona. This report highlights the success of the competition, touching on key points outlined in the original proposal and how the investment provided through the grant resulted in a direct, lasting impact on the local community.
The success of the competition was driven by the collaboration of diverse stakeholders. Architects, landscape architects, university staff, faculty, city representatives, and students all contributed to the development of the competition and the evaluation of over 20 entries from around the world.
The competition garnered global interest, with submissions from various countries. Notably, two winning entries came from Russia, showcasing the competition’s ability to attract and recognize talent on an international scale.
The competition sparked renewed conversations within the city council and staff regarding the role of architects and
landscape architects in shaping city policy, developments, and future competitions. It served as a catalyst for considering architects’ contributions to designing resilient infrastructure, aligning with the city’s Climate Action Plan (CAP).
The competition reinforced the importance of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) in creating a sustainable future for Tempe. The success of the competition provided additional support for the adoption of IgCC by the city council, emphasizing the significance of sustainable practices in future developments.
The competition effectively bridged the comprehension gap mentioned in the original proposal, translating abstract goals from the CAP into tangible and inspiring design concepts. The collaboration between the City of Tempe and AIA Arizona, as outlined in the proposal, was key to the competition’s success.
The competition aligns seamlessly with AIA National’s strategic plan, emphasizing urgency in addressing the global climate crisis, promoting collaboration, impactful and transformative actions, visionary thinking, equity and
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
inclusivity, and innovation. The competition exemplifies the imperative to emphasize climate action and optimize the role of architects in addressing societal needs.
On a personal level, the competition provided a rewarding experience for me as the project director, fostering relationships with city o cials and other professionals passionate about sustainability. This not only enhanced personal networks but also strengthened the ties between the architectural community and local government.
On a personal level, the competition provided a rewarding experience for Shawn Swisher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C as the project director, fostering relationships with city officials and other professionals passionate about sustainability. This not only enhanced personal networks but also strengthened the ties between the architectural community and local government.
As a direct outcome of the competition’s success, I was recently elected as the chair of the Sustainability & Resilience Committee. This leadership position reflects the recognition and trust gained through the positive impact of the competition on the community and its alignment with broader sustainability goals.
provided a rewarding experience for me as the project o cials and other professionals passionate about personal networks but also strengthened the ties and local government.
As a direct outcome of the competition’s success, Shawn Swisher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C was recently elected as the chair of the Sustainability & Resilience Committee. This leadership position reflects the recognition and trust gained through the positive impact of the competition on the community and its alignment with broader sustainability goals.
In conclusion, the 2023 AIA College of Fellows Component Grant-funded design competition not only achieved its proposed objectives but exceeded expectations by fostering global participation, influencing city policies, and establishing new leadership opportunities in sustainability advocacy. The competition serves as a model for future initiatives that demonstrate the profound impact architects can have in creating a sustainable and resilient future for communities.
success, I was recently elected as the chair of the This leadership position reflects the recognition impact of the competition on the community and its goals.
In conclusion, the 2023 AIA College of Fellows Component Grant-funded design competition not only achieved its proposed objectives but exceeded expectations by fostering global participation, influencing city policies, and establishing new leadership opportunities in sustainability advocacy. The competition serves as a model for future initiatives that demonstrate the profound impact architects can have in creating a sustainable and resilient future for communities.
Fellows Component Grant-funded design compeobjectives but exceeded expectations by fostering policies, and establishing new leadership opportunicompetition serves as a model for future initiatives that architects can have in creating a sustainable and resilient
We have had lots of communication lately about many issues affecting Fellows all over the country and world. The College of Fellows ExCom and all the Regional Representatives have had great communications back and forth. This esprit de corps is great to see as so eloquently expressed by Ed Kodet, FAIA as “it has brought us together.”
Evidently, the communication has carried over between the Regional Reps and the Fellows throughout their Regions where even I received quite a few copies of emails from many Fellows all over. Many of the Regional Reps are very involved with all the Fellows activities in their Regions and we like to include these activities in the Quarterly.
It may not be unique but in Michigan the Fellows are quite active and close. Many competitors and professional peers have become good friends. This was never more evident than when Les Tincknell, FAIA passed away on January 17 of this year. Les was 94 years old and stayed active with volunteer work and as a key member of the Michigan Fellows Committee. At his Memorial Service on February 24, almost half of the Michigan Fellows attended from all corners of the State. See photo.
In the next Quarterly, we will again be asking for volunteers to apply to be a Regional Representative in the Regions where some of the current Regional Reps terms will end. However, right now there is one Region with no Regional Rep. There are two open positions in the North Central Region (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin). Ideally the two new Regional Reps would each be from a different State. This is a great opportunity for all Fellows, especially new Fellows, to get involved by volunteering. It is not overly time consuming and encourages whatever creative energy is available. It allows getting to know your own Region’s Fellows better along with the other Regional Reps from other Regions. Let me know right away if you are interested.
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Aspire is an unconventional architecture conference that reimagines the conference experience with three days of collaborative learning, workshops, tours, and fellowship in venues across the beautiful and vibrant city of Asheville, North Carolina.
The Aspire Early Leaders Conference Track was planned and programmed by three AIA Component Leadership Development Programs from the region - AIA Triangle, AIA Charlotte, and AIA Georgia’s Christopher Kelly Leadership Development Program. The Early Leaders Track brought together AIA Component Leadership Development Programs from across the region fostering leadership skills and sharing knowledge of programming and processes. The Track also made early leadership training more accessible to associate and young architect members from smaller AIA components that may not have access to Leadership Development Programs in their area.
During this three-day conference Early Leaders Track participants networked with their peers, other architects and Fellows through workshops, talks/chats sessions, socials, knowledge exchanges, luncheons, and tours. The Aspire Early Leaders Conference Track drew over 100 young and emerging leaders from across eight states, a 20% increase from the previous year.
The Early Leaders Track blended main conference sessions with sessions, socials, and workshops that focused on leadership development for emerging professionals and young architects.
The Aspire Early Leaders Workshop was a dynamic and immersive session designed for emerging professionals and young architects. The workshop empowered and equipped early leaders with the necessary tools, insights, and strategies to thrive in their professional journeys and become influential leaders in the industry. During this engaging workshop, participants connected with architects, industry experts, and fellow emerging leaders in a collaborative and supportive environment. The workshop featured a series of interactive sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on activities, all aimed at fostering leadership skills, cultivating innovative thinking, and exploring the future of architecture.
The Early Leaders Panel Luncheon was a special event organized as part of the Aspire Conference for the Early Leaders Track, bringing together a group of
accomplished professionals who have graduated from Leadership Development Programs across the region. During the luncheon, a diverse panel of esteemed alumni shared their experiences, insights, and lessons learned throughout their careers. These early leaders have made significant contributions to the architecture industry and have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. The panel discussion covered a wide range of topics related to leadership in architecture, including strategic planning, project management, team collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The panelists also delved into the challenges they encountered along their journey and how they overcame them, offering valuable advice and practical tips to the aspiring leaders in attendance. The luncheon provided a unique opportunity for conference attendees to engage with accomplished professionals who have successfully navigated the early stages of their architectural careers. Participants gained valuable insights, expand their professional networks, and establish connections with industry leaders who can serve as mentors or guides.
Program Directors worked with the Aspire planning team to offer participants leadership focused Talk and Chat sessions for which the Aspire conference is best known for. Aspire Talks and Chats invite attendees into an intimate learning experience. Talks, featuring renowned thought leaders in the AEC industry, provide overviews of topics spanning community, equity, health, housing, leadership, resilience, and emerging professionals. Chats follow, allowing attendees to engage with the speakers in small breakout sessions for a more profound conversation on the Talk subjects.
The Early Leader Track participants had the distinct opportunity to engage with the conference keynotes over hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at a uniquely Asheville lounge.
Aspire Experience | Early Leaders Track 2023 AIA College of Fellows Component Grant Application
One of the most successful Aspire events was an exchange giving emerging professionals the chance to rub shoulders with AIA Fellows over beer and ice cream. This year a social activity was added to help encourage interactions among all groups and participants gave rave views over its success.
Conference participants feedback supports the expansion of leadership training beyond emerging professionals and young architects to those in middle and upper management including project managers and firm leadership. AIA North Carolina is exploring a spring leadership summit specifically for mid and later career professionals recognizing that learning to be a great leader never ends - as with anything in this profession, we are always learning and growing.
AIA North Carolina has been approached by other state components about the “secret formula” for hosting their own Aspire- like conference. We have openly shared information with these components and we would love to we would love to see this conference and the Early Leaders Track be replicated and expanded upon by other components. We are always open to offering support towards that endeavor.
Charles "Chuck" Schwing, FAIA
Leonard S. Wicklund, FAIA
L. Jane Hastings, FAIA
H. Kennard Bussard, FAIA
George W. Acock, FAIA
Antione Predock, FAIA
Roscoe Reeves, Jr. FAIA
Marsha Maytum, FAIA
H. Carelton Godsey, Jr, FAIA
Les Tincknell, FAIA
C. Robert Campbell, FAIA
I. Donald Weston, FAIA
Dwight E. Holmes, FAIA 2023
Hollye Fisk, FAIA
Eugene E. Aubrey, FAIA
Walter B. Jones, FAIA
John Grady, FAIA
Norman Wirkler, FAIA
C. R. George Dove, FAIA
Ralph P. Youngren, FAIA
Daniel P. Coffey, FAIA
Beverly A. Willis, FAIA
Robert S. Harris, FAIA
John (Jack) H. Caitlin, FAIA
Robert Lee Morgan, FAIA
John Reynolds Klai II, FAIA
William Allen Rose, Jr.,FAIA
Norman Pfeiffer, FAIA
Edward Tsoi, FAIA
William N. Bodouva, FAIA
Manuel M. Rosen, FAIA
Myron H. Goldfinger, FAIA
Claude Stoller, FAIA
Clare Henry Day, FAIA
Richard F. Hansen, FAIA
Robert von Dohlen, FAIA
Robin Guenther, FAIA
Rebecca Lewis, FAIA
Nicolas Davis, FAIA
Stuart L. Knoop, FAIA
Peter Batchelor, FAIA
J. Hammond, FAIA
Herbert A. Ketcham, Jr., FAIA
Thomas Turner, FAIA
William Hellmuth, FAIA
Wilbur Tusler, FAIA
Sidney W. Stubbs, FAIA
Betty Seydler-Hepworth, FAIA
James Richard "Rick" Kremer, FAIA
A. Eugene Kohn, FAIA
M. Jack Rinehart, Jr., FAIA
Richard Chylinski, FAIA
Rafael Vinoly, FAIA
Thom Hacker, FAIA
William Deno, FAIA
Douglas Kelbaugh, FAIA
Robert Geddes, FAIA
Chester Bowles, FAIA
Damian Farrell, FAIA
Lia Gartner, FAIA
Edward Healey, FAIA
Paul Donnelly, FAIA
Rodney O'Hiser, FAIA
H.T. Stowell, FAIA
Ronald Labinski, FAIA
LEGACY DONORS
($10,000 and above cumulative donations)
New 2023 Legacy Members shown in Bold Face
LEGACY 50
($50,000 and above)
Frank E. Lucas, FAIA
LEGACY 40
($40,000-$49,999)
Edward J. Kodet Jr., FAIA
Victor A. Regnier, FAIA
LEGACY 30
($30,000-$39,999)
Harold L. Adams, FAIA
Jeanne Jackson, FAIA
S. A. Klatskin, FAIA
Peter P. Marino, FAIA
Donald E. Neptune, FAIA
Robert L. Ooley, FAIA
Roger Schluntz, FAIA
Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA
Joseph G. Sprague, FAIA
John Sorrenti, FAIA
Steven L. Spurlock, FAIA
LEGACY 20
($20,000-$29,999)
Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA
Brian P. Dougherty, FAIA
Donald J. Hackl, FAIA
John R. Klai II, FAIA
Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA
Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA
Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA
Ted P. Pappas, FAIA
William J. Stanley, FAIA
William F. Vosbeck, FAIA
LEGACY 10
($10,000-$19,999)
Ronald A. Altoon, FAIA
Louis D. Astorino, FAIA
Paul H. Barkley, FAIA
Sigmund F. Blum, FAIA
Joseph Boggs, FAIA
Ellis W. Bullock, FAIA
John A. Busby Jr., FAIA
Donald W. Caskey, FAIA
John J. Castellana, FAIA
William D. Chilton, FAIA
Gary B. Coursey, FAIA
Sylvester Damianos, FAIA
William A. Edgerton, FAIA
Thomas B. Gerfen, FAIA
Debra Gerod, FAIA
Manuel G. Gonzalez, FAIA
Graham Gund, FAIA
John F. Hartray Jr., FAIA
L. Jane Hastings, FAIA
Russell V. Keune, FAIA
Stephen J. Kieran, FAIA
Peter G. Kuttner, FAIA
Norman L. Koonce, FAIA
Carroll J. Lawler, FAIA
Lawrence J. Leis, FAIA
Rev. Howarth L. Lewis, FAIA
Paula J. Loomis, FAIA
Steven Loomis, FAIA
Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA
Clark D. Manus, FAIA
Judsen R. Marquardt, FAIA
George H. Miller, FAIA
Amy Miller Dowell, FAIA
Thompson E. Penney, FAIA
Raymond G. Post Jr., FAIA
William A. Rose Jr., FAIA
Burton Roslyn, FAIA
Albert W. Rubeling Jr., FAIA
Harry Rutledge, FAIA
John A. Ruffo, FAIA
Jeffrey A. Scherer, FAIA
Bruce Sekanick, FAIA
Robert I. Selby, FAIA
Jim M. Singleton IV, FAIA
Kalavati Somvanshi, FAIA
Jonathan Sparer, FAIA
Douglas L. Steidl, FAIA
RK Stewart, FAIA
Kim M. Tanzer, FAIA
James D. Tittle, FAIA
Edward T. M. Tsoi, FAIA
Edward A. Vance, FAIA
R. Randall Vosbeck, FAIA
Chester A. Widom, FAIA
Douglas Wignall, FAIA
Joseph J. Wisnewski, FAIA
F.M. Wong, FAIA
Enrique A. Woodroffe, FAIA
Hofu Wu, FAIA
Raymond Ziegler, FAIA
The AIA College of Fellows is grateful to everyone who contributed in 2023 to support the College of Fellows Fund. Your generosity is genuinely appreciated, especially during such a trying year. Your gifts are extremely important to the College as they allow us to continue and increase support for our Mission and three primary Goals:
• Promote Research and Scholarly Work
• Mentor Young Architects and Emerging Professionals
• Sustain the College
Your contribution also supports the INSPIRE series at AIA 24 in Washington, DC to welcome new Fellows and interact with local kids to encourage careers in Architecture.
On behalf of those who benefit from your donations, especially those who will become Fellows and the AIA leaders of tomorrow, the College of Fellows Executive Committee and all Fellows thank you for your generous donations!
Ron Blitch, FAIA, 2024 Chancellor
ALABAMA
Gray Plosser
ARIZONA
Les Wallach
CALIFORNIA
Gelnn Bauer
Navy Banvard
Barbara Bestor
David Body
Philip Bona
Alan Bright
Annie Chu
Andrew Cupples
Arthur Danielian
Jennifer Devlin
William Diefenbach
Betsey Dougherty
Brian Dougherty
Stuart Eckbald
Michael Enomoto
Douglas Ewing
Jonathan Feldman
Mary Follenweider
Debra Gerod
Ann Gray
Eric Haesloop
Rodney Henmi
Robert Herman
Scott Hunter
Aaron Hyland
Mark Jensen
Grant
Kirkpatrick
William Leddy
Roger Leib
Marc L'Italien
William Mahan
Clark Manus
Marianne O'Brien
Robert Odermatt
Robert Ooley
Joyce Polhamus
Victor Regnier
Darryl Roberson
William Roger
Sean Rosenbrugh
John Ruffo
Lee Salin
Alexander Seidel
Michael Smith
Richard Stacey
Douglas Teiger
H. Ruth Todd
Joel Tomei
Ernesto Vasquez
Allyne Winderman
Francis Zwart
Alan G. Gass
Gregory Friesen
Randy Vosbeck
F. Michael Ayles
Bruce Beinfield
Jonathan Humble
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Ralph Cunningham
David Insinga
Constance Lai
Anne Lewis
Lenore Lucey
John Pearce
Andrew Pressman
Steven Spurlock
James Voelzke
Steven Ayers
Nathan Butler
Gregory Burke
John Forbes
Jacquelyn Hale
David Metzger
Steven Miller
Joyce Owen
William Rose
Clemens Schaub
Natividad Soto
GEORGIA
Derick Clutchey
James Fausett
HAWAII
Carol Sakata
IOWA
Michael Broshar
Paul Mankins
Kate Schwennsen
Tim Schroeder
ILLINOIS
Martha Bell
David Chasco
Ellen Dickenson
Renee Doktorczyk
Walter Eckenhoff
Rand Ekman
Holly Gerberding
Gaines Hall
Thomas Harboe
Philip Hamp
Mike Jackson
Helen Kessler
Eric Klinner
Brian Lee
Frederick Phillips
John Syvertsen
David Urschel
INDIANA
Steve Alspaugh
Diana Brenner
William Browne
Lisa Gomperts
Drew White
KANSAS
Charles Cassias
Robert Condia
Wendy Ornelas
KENTUCKY
Randall Vaughn
LOUISIANA
Michael Bell
Ronald Blitch
Skipper Post
Kenneth Schwartz
MASSACHUSETTS
Sherif Anis
Janette Blackburn
Philip Chen
Tom Chung
Jason Forney
Emily Grandstaff-Rice
Thomas Kearns
Nancy Ludwig
John Martin
John Miller
Philip Poinelli
William Ruhl
Peter Vieria
Angela Ward Hyatt
MARYLAND
Suzanne Frasier
Rolf Haarstad
Thomas Liebel
Joseph P. Ruocco
Kevin Sneed
Randy Sovich
Karl Stumpf
MICHIGAN
Craig Borum
Tamara Burns
Timothy Casai
John Castellana
James Chaffers
Alan Cobb
Brian Craig
Jan Culbertson
Sharon Haar
William Hartman
Eric Hill
Eugene Hopkins
Brian Hurttienne
Dennis King
Joongsub Kim
Elisabeth Knibbe
Bryan Lijewski
Saundra Little
Thomas Mathison
Arnold Mikon
Constantine Pappas
J. Stuart Pettitt
Daniel Redstone
David Richards
Gary Skog
Tod Stevens
Benedetto Tiseo
Paul Urbanek
Robert Ziegelman
Dawn Zuber
MINNESOTA
Thomas DeAngelo
Thomas Hysell
Edward Kodet
Rosemary McMonigal
Julia Robinson
MISSOURI
Brandon Dake
Karl Grice
Larry Self
Andrew Wells
MISSISSIPPI
Anne Decker
Roy Decker
MONTANA
Chere LeClair
John Atkins
J. Richard Alsop
Thomas Barrie
Georgia Bizios
Charles Boney
Blaine Brownell
Benjamin Cahoon
Heister Cease Jr
Louis Cherry
Dennis Hall
Edwin Harris
Renee Hutcheson
Danie Johnson
Bruce Johnson
Donald Kranbuehl
Ken Lambla
Renny Logan
Kenneth Luker
Alan McGuinn
David Segmiller
Dennis Stallings
Erin Sterling Lewis
Michael Stevenson
Walton Teague
Charles Travis
Kevin Utsey
Cherly Walker
Darrel Williams
NEBRASKA
Gary Bowen
Dan Worth
Thomas Trenolone
James Walbridge
NEW JERSEY
Greg Angelillo
Robert Cozzarelli
Glen Goldman
Robin Murray
Martin Santini
Joseph Tattoni
NEW MEXICO
Roger Schluntz
NEVADA
Craig Galati
Jonathan Sparer
NEW YORK
Joseph Aliotta
Dennis Andrejko
Ann Marie Baranowsik
Jay Bargmann
Raymond Beeler
Donald Blair
Heidi Blau
Paul Broches
Madeline Burke-Vigeland
Katherine Chia
Todd Dalland
Howard Decker
Gerard Geier
Frances Huppert
George Miller
Victor Mirontschuk
Toshiko Mori
Michael Plottel
Anthony Schirripa
John Sorrenti
Murat Soygenis
Barbara Spandorf
John Sullivan
OHIO
William Ayars
Jack Bialosky
Yanitza Brongers-Marrero
Timothy Hawk
Don Horn
Greg Mare
Elizabeth Corbin Murphy
Norbert Peiker
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