April 2012 Tracings: Advocacy Issue by The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Tracings APRIL 2012

Monthly Newsletter of the AIA Santa Clara Valley Chapter AIASCV

A First-Time Attendeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspective on the 2012 AIA Grassroots Conference

MARCH 2012

PARTNERS AIA Santa Clara Valley Corporate Partners play an important role in our Chapter. All of these local companies are proven leaders in their fields and provide continuing support to our local Chapter and our architects.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Passion for Construction We love what we do. The buildings we choose to build can change lives. From research centers that eliminate diseases to institutions that educate tomorrow’s leaders, our work makes a difference. There is pride in all that we do, continually strengthening our commitment.

Jeff Current, AIA President

Steve Sowa, AIA Vice President/President Elect

Walter Rask, AIA Secretary

Samuel Sanderson, AIA Treasurer

Chuck Campanella, Associate AIA Associates Director

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Kay Mascoli Executive Director Directors

Rudolph and Sletten’s work ethics are one of the highest in the industry.”

Ed Janke, AIA Hari Sripadanna, AIA Thang Do, AIA Brian Mah, AIA Britt Lindberg, AIA

Jerry D. Jordan

Linder Jones, AIA

Director of Regional Sales/Director of Estimating and Engineering SASCO

Marcel Barboza Student Liaison

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AIACC AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY Legislative advocacy is a primary function of the AIA California Council, which dedicates resources and staff time to have a voice before the California State Legislature. The reason? The decisions made by our Legislature can have a significant impact on the profession.

AIA CALIFORNIA COUNCIL (AIACC) STAFF DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS MARK CHRISTIAN, HON. AIACC (916) 642-1708 MCHRISTIAN@AIACC.ORG

The profession of architecture in California exists because of state law. The scope of practice and licensing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who can do what â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is all spelled out in state law. Additionally, many other laws affect the practice and business of architecture. This year, legislation has been introduced that will enact a sales tax on services, including architectural services (AB 1963), create a Practice Act and licensing board for interior designers (AB 2482), adopt building standards to require buildings to be located and designed to reduce vehicle miles traveled (AB 1627), and possibly reduce the ability of public entities to contract for services (AB 1655). The AIACC also regularly sponsors legislation to address issues important to the profession. This means the AIACC will go to Legislators and suggest changes to state law that they can introduce as legislation. The sponsored legislation is developed by AIACC Members and staff, after talking with Members directly and reviewing the annual AIACC Advocacy survey. The developed legislation is presented to the AIACC Board of Directors for its consideration, and if the Board agrees, approval.

AIACC Executive Committee & Board of Directors

Last November the AIACC Board approved four items for possible sponsored legislation. Those items are:

Indemnification

California Environmental Quality Act

The AIACC is sponsoring legislation, SB 1276, to address the increasing problem of architects and other design professionals having the legal obligation to defend a client upon a claim that the design professional is partly the cause of the legal problem, even if the architect or other design professional has been found to not be at fault. The Legislature considered and rejected a similar suggestion last year, so the AIACC knows this will not be an easy task. The AIACC is working with several attorneys and insurers to develop language that will offer some protection to design professionals in the event the Legislature will not provide complete and reasonable protection to design professionals.

The AIACC is working with a large coalition to develop proposals to reform CEQA to bring greater certainty to the process of reviewing and mitigating significant environmental impacts caused by projects. The AIACC is hopeful this could result in legislative language for later this year.

Qualifications Based Selection The AIACC is sponsoring SB 1424 in response to the growing trend of public agencies using fees to select design professionals for public projects. The approach taken with SB 1424 is creative, and copies the tactic used in Nevada and Texas. It places language in the Architects Practice Act language that prohibits architects from providing a fee during the selection phase of public works (the same language would be placed in the Engineers and Land Surveyors practice acts). This is intended to give architects the ability to say they cannot provide a fee with the RFQ, as that would be a violation of the Practice Act and subject the architect to discipline from the California Architects Board.

Mandatory Continuing Education The Board approved the AIACC sponsoring legislation to allow a broad-based health, safety, and welfare continuing education requirement for architects. Because AIACC staff has received a clear message from the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office that the Governor opposes mandatory continuing education and would veto any proposal, the AIACC has decided against pursuing this bill.

AIACC Executive Committee & Board of Directors

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY Redevelopment Redevelopment Agencies are gone as of January 31st. The AIACC Urban Design Committee will stay apprised of any effort to create a new redevelopment assistance mechanism, and will present recommendations to the Board if warranted.

AB 1207 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Liability AB 1207 was defeated last month. The bill would have removed the 10 year statute of limitation for design and construction defects if the defects are pollution, hazardous or toxic materials related. The AIACC was a part of a large coalition opposed to this bill.

Court Construction Finally, the AIACC is a part of a new coalition of labor, contractor, sub-contractor, and design professional groups that is organized for the sole purpose of protecting the Court Construction Funds. The California Court system is in the early stages of a 40+ project court construction program. Last year the Governor and Legislature took more than $300 million from the court construction fund, which was meant to be used to purchase land and hire architects. The coalition will engage in aggressive lobbying and grassroots activity to protect the fund.

AIACC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, LEE E. SALIN, AIA, HMC ARCHITECTS

MARCH 2012

[v. ad-vuh-keyt; n. ad-vuh-kit, -keyt]

To support or urge by argument / A person who speaks or writes in support of a cause / A person who pleads for or in behalf of another. (from The Random House Webster’s Dictionary – 1993)

This issue of TRACINGS has “Advocacy” as our topic of discussion. The American Institute of Architects participates in advocacy at all levels; from local grass roots activism to what AIA is doing at the State and National levels. We are in a profession that requires huge amounts of advocacy in order to change the built environment. This process involves the study of a site and its context, along with its history & its inhabitants. We employ consultants to investigate traffic and noise and plants and animals, then to report their findings back to the governing bodies and the community at large. Sometimes the role is more Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird) than Gary Cooper as Howard Roark (The Fountainhead)… more Attorney than Architect. Most of us have spent many a late night at public hearings speaking on behalf of projects that we’ve toiled long and hard over in order to promote the benefits of our creations to the NIMBYs and neighbors of that place. Hours of testimony, bickering, wrangling, pleading… and sometimes even fighting occur. (I’ve been at several City Council meetings where armed cops are present to keep the peace). My first television appearances have been in Fresno and Santa Cruz County on local cable TV channels as I’ve presented at Planning Commission & Council. Who knew the celebrity status that accompanies such an honest and humble position as an Architect??? …

BY: JEFFREY CURRENT 2012 AIA PRESIDENT AIA SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER STUDIO CURRENT

Designing and creating is what draws most into the field of Architecture. We gain our energy and our value by using design talent to make places that will inspire others to live, work and play at a higher level. Few of us get into the profession in order to play the role of Advocate, but we all learn rather quickly how important the role is if you intend to actually get any of your projects accepted and built. Few clients or communities will sit back and allow any Architect or development team a carte blanche position to build in their backyard. In fact it’s imperative today

to present your projects in such a way that the neighbors get to virtually “live in” your creation before it’s built in order to completely understand what they’re getting. Modeling software and visual simulations are so realistic it is sometimes difficult to know which are the existing buildings and which are being proposed. I urge all of you to take your role as Advocate seriously. Understand the responsibility that we have to design projects that contribute and solve problems for our communities. Learn to debate and defend the work you create and surround yourself with a team who provides support and insight in order to strengthen your position as a project Advocate.

MARCH 2012

AIACC Executive Committee & Board of Directors

ADVOCACY It’s all about our members!

Now that I’ve been with the AIA Santa Clara Valley Chapter for two months, I want to hear directly from our members on how we can provide additional value for you. Many of you recently completed a survey on member value, what you want to see from programs and related topics, and it was of great interest for me to understand the areas that are high up on your list. I’ve noted the top three here along with some actions that have or will be taken to support your requests. I encourage you to send me your feedback directly, so I can add it to the mix, kmascoli@aiascv.org. More joint meetings with other organizations On April 26, we are co-sponsoring an event with the Urban Land Institute (ULI). It will be a breakfast meeting and panel discussion on the next phase project for Santana Row. HMH Engineering is a sponsor for the event. Find out more on the AIASCV web site. I’m meeting with the Silicon Valley Leadership for U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) this month to discuss ways in which we might collaborate with their organization.

What organizations do you think would be worthwhile to connect with about co-sponsoring an event with AIASCV?

13 More Project tours Our Programs Committee is exploring opportunities to hold a building tour for an upcoming Chapter meeting, so we’ll keep you posted when this gets organized.

What buildings would be of interest to you for a project to tour? If you have a building to tour, how we can we arrange a tour with you? More interaction with or feedback from local government planning Several of our current and past board members, along with myself, have participated in meetings over the last two months to see how we can collaborate with key San Jose Downtown organizations to help fill the gap created by the demise of the San Jose Redevelopment Agency. These include the Downtown Association, First Act, and SPUR (San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association), which opened up an office in San Jose last Fall. My predecessor, Gail Price, has introduced me to groups to meet or continue a dialogue with, including the Publics Works Department and the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement’s Developers’ and Construction Roundtable.

What local government groups do you consider important for AIASCV to know and how we can provide more interaction with them for members? On a Similar Note -- Federal and State Advocacy at the local level I recently attended the AIA National Grassroots Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C, along with one of our Board Directors, Britt Lindberg (see related article). Besides attending workshops to learn what other chapters are doing, hearing about lessons learned from experts from the architectural community, and gaining a broader understanding about AIA resources that can help us out, we spent a day on Capitol Hill visiting our Congressional Representatives. In February I attended meetings in Sacramento with the AIA California Council, where I was able to meet AIACC staff and other executives to better understand issues facing us in the State. AIASCV will also plan to hold visits with our California State Representatives.

How can you get involved and be heard? Visit your local Congressional District or State Legislative offices and meet with staff. Develop relationships with elected officials and staff by inviting them to visit your office for a tour or attend events that will help them better understand what architects are all about. If you are interested, AIASCV can help facilitate this.

KAY MASCOLI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MARCH 2012

A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective on the 2012 AIA Grassroots Conference Many of you are familiar with the AIA National Convention that occurs every year in varying cities, filled with vendors and their latest wares, members and their quests to meet others and gain CE credits, and national speakers with their words of inspiration and wisdom. But few may be aware of a smaller and equally impressive annual AIA national event, the AIA Grassroots ‘Leadership and Legislative’ Conference. This is an event that occurs every year in March, where executive representatives from AIA chapters all across the organization are invited to assemble in Washington, DC. The focus is on Leadership, Advocacy, and Communication, and its purpose is to: Provide training and share ideas regarding effective chapter events and leadership. Encourage ‘citizen architect’ collaboration and engagement within our local communities. Promote Congressional support for specific legislation that benefits architects, our industry, and the value of design on the quality of life within our built environments. This year, I had the privilege of traveling with our AIASCV Executive Director, Kay Mascoli, to help represent our Chapter at the Grassroots conference. As with any AIA gathering, I came away with many new friends and contacts, and an overload of ideas to share with our Chapter and Board. But most of all, by attending this event with over 700 other chapter leaders, I came away with a renewed appreciation of the AIA’s important work in advocacy for our profession at the local and the national levels.

This is a key tenet of our organization, yet one for which our members may not often have direct exposure or knowledge. The highlights of the advocacy efforts at the conference were the Capitol Hill visits, which took place throughout the day on Thursday, March 8th. To be honest, as an architect early on in my career, and as a first-time Grassroots conference attendee, I was quite anxious at the thought of meeting with staff from congressional representatives offices, to ask their support in the legislative agenda being promoted by the AIA:

Help Small Architecture Firms Thrive: Support HR 3987, the Small Business Protection Act of 2012, to keep architects separate from engineering firms when the Small Business Administration sets their size standards defining small businesses, and ensure fair small business access to SBA programs. Pass a Transportation Bill to Get our Communities Moving Again: Support legislation to maintain current levels of transportation project funding to support â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;complete streetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and connected, sustainable communities. Save Energy, Create Jobs: Support increasing the 179D tax deduction for commercial and residential energy efficiency upgrades from $1.80/SF to $3.00/SF.

Remove Barriers to Private Sector Lending: Support HR 1356, Capital Access for Main Street, offering incentives to local banks for funding of construction projects in their communities, particularly those that may be stalled due to lack of available financing.

BY BRITT LINDBERG, AIA, LEED AP, AIASCV DIRECTOR & FOUNDING LOCAL YAF GROUP CHAIR EMAIL: BRITT_LINDBERG@ GENSLER.COM

MARCH 2012

A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective on the 2012 AIA Grassroots Conference

“Come as you are. Leave inspired.” – Mickey Jacob FAIA, AIA First Vice President, and 2012 Grassroots Chair However, the AIA prepared several helpful handouts as a guide, and conversations with past attendees also assured me that speaking honestly from personal experience was the best approach. Kay and I made a great team in our advocacy efforts, meeting with staff from Rep. Mike Honda’s office, Rep. Anna Eshoo’s office, Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s office, and Rep. Jackie Speier’s office, often in conjunction with AIA SMC or AIA SF colleagues. We made sure to give specific, personal examples in support of each legislative item above. The congressional staff we met with were quite understanding and attentive, and our AIA SCV office is committed to pursuing these issues in ongoing conversations with our local representatives. If you would like to help the office continue to reach out to any of these representatives, please don’t hesitate to contact us and find out how you can help.

The next day, at the AIA Member Congress event, all conference attendees had a chance to hear two resolutions that will be up for vote by chapter leaders at the coming national convention, and also to present their own ideas to AIA National Executives at an open discussion forum. Two resolutions that will be up for vote include possible raising of the AIA Emeritus age from 65 to 70 (with impact on dues payment and revenue), and possible formulation of a new AIA International Region to cover members in non-U.S. countries. If you would like to share your thoughts on these issues with your AIASCV Chapter leaders, please contact the AIASCV office, or talk to your Board members at the next Chapter meeting.

Numerous professional development workshops also took place throughout the conference, and I attended ‘Building a Solid Social Media Strategy’ and ‘Lessons from the YAF20 Summit’. Please remember the AIASCV is now on Facebook, and that our local group of the YAF continues to hold its monthly lunch-time meetup at the San Pedro Square Market on the 2nd Monday of every month from 12-1pm. Come to our next AIASCV event and ask me more about what I learned at these workshops, if you are interested.

Not everything at the conference was all business, however. In addition to working hard, architects also know how to have a good time. A good deal of social networking and inspirational speaking events took place as well, including: A reception at the Ronald Reagan Convention Center (with a performance by the comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, http://www.capsteps.com/; “Pro-gress is the opposite of Congress”). An Open House at the AIA National Headquarters (including a tour of the nearby historic Octagon House, http://www.aia.org/conferences/green/AIAB082816?dvid=&recspec=AI AB082816 ; and gallery exhibits for the Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition, and past Time Magazine covers showcasing influential architects).

An Emerging Professionals Social very late into the night, where AIA National Executives and Regional Director mentors mingled with recently-licensed architects over cocktails, conversation, and shuffleboard. (It was a very interesting experience to turn around in a bar and be able to start a conversation with AIA Executive Vice President and CEO, Robert Ivy, FAIA.) A California regional AIA meeting, where amongst other items discussed, Paul Welch, Jr., Hon. AIA, reminded us that it is a sign of the utmost respect for the software industry to use the term ‘architect’ in titles of certain job positions. Presentation of an AIA award to the AIA New York State chapter, for its “Every Building has an Architect” postcard campaign, sent to journalists to remind them to credit architects when writing articles about building projects. (http://www.aianys. org/ebha_postcard.pdf). An inspirational closing keynote address by guest speaker Vernice “Fly Girl” Armour, who has appeared on Oprah and CNN, and believes that ‘You HAVE permission to engage’. (And so if you are committed to achieving something, you should go for it and not let anyone or anything stop you; http://vernicearmour.com/). In my personal time after the conference and before flying back to California, I was also able to visit several landmark highlights of our nation’s capital city. The Georgetown district (with one lone cherry blossom tree in bloom), the National Cathedral, the Air and Space Museum, walks along the Mall and near the White House, and seeing a play at the Ford’s Theater where Lincoln was assassinated. All reminded me of the power of design on the quality of life and spirit that architects are so instrumental in creating. As a first-time attendee at the AIA Grassroots conference, I am certainly inspired to continue to be an active member in our profession, our AIA SCV Chapter, and our national AIA organization. I also encourage you all to get involved if you are able; it is truly professionally rewarding and inspiring. “Come as you are. Leave inspired.” – Mickey Jacob FAIA, AIA First Vice President, and 2012 Grassroots Chair

MARCH 2012

AIA CHAPTER MEETING

MARCH 2012

AIASCV Chapter Meeting

Sponsor for March

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“Sponsoring the AIASCV’s March chapter meeting focusing on past Design Award winners was an great opportunity for us. It enabled us to connect with a large number of AIASCV members, and gain exposure for our particular construction expertise and services through a slide presentation of our work.” Peter Winters, President P H Winters Construction

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2012 AIA SANTA CLARA VALLEY 25th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

When:

Friday, June 8th

Where:

CINNABAR HILLS GOLF CLUB

23600 McKean Road, San Jose, CA

Time:

12:30 pm Shotgun Tee-‐Off

Format:

4-‐Person Scramble

Golf:

$155/Person – includes fees, cart, driving range, tee prizes, awards ceremony and fajita dinner. Soft spikes & collared shirts required

Raffle/Auction: Before Awards Program (Please donate an item to help make the 25th Annual Golf Tournament the best ever.)

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR: YOUR NAME HERE GOLF BALL SPONSOR: YOUR NAME HERE LUNCH SPONSOR: YOUR NAME HERE Please contact info@aiascv.org or call 408/298-0611 for more details on sponsorship opportunities.

2012 AIA Santa Clara Valley 25th Annual Golf Tournament Register online via www.aiascv.org OR Make check payable to: AIASCV 325 S. First Street, Ste. 100, San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: 408-298-0611 Fax: 408-298-0619

_____Yes, I/we intend to play golf @ $155/person _____Yes, I want to sponsor a tee or green @ $350

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Names ___________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ _____Yes, I want to attend dinner ONLY @ $40/person (no golf)

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Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________ Firm: _________________________________________________________________________ Contact name, phone, and email:_____________________________________________________ _____Yes, I want to donate a gift to the raffle/live auction: Gift:____________________________

AIA Santa Clara Valley Young Architects Forum

M O N T H L Y L U N C H T I M E M E E T - U P

2ND MONDAY The American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley invites you to attend our new, monthly, Young Architects Forum lunchtime meet-up! Please join us for an informal lunchtime gathering on the 2nd Monday of every month. Meet new colleagues, share ideas, and learn something new during your lunch hour. Attendees to purchase their own lunch items, no food or beverage will be provided. Event is targeted to architects licensed ten years or less, but open to interested design professionals of all backgrounds and skill levels. We hope you can join us!

LOCATION: San Pedro Square Market 87 N. San Pedro Street San Jose, CA TIME: 11:45am - 1:00pm COST: Buy your own lunch RSVP: No RSVP Required! 2012 DATES: February 13 March 12 April 9 May 15 June 11 July 9 August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10

AIA Santa Clara Valley

A Chapter of The American Institute of Architects

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM-2012 April 2012

“State of the Art Fencing System” Presented by: Eduardo Franco, Designmaster Fence-Deacero This highly informative program will provide an overview of a simple, secure and easy to install fencing system. 100% Green, state of the art. In this 1-hour CES approved program, participants will: • • •

Learn of this new state of the art fencing technology. Learn that the product is made of 100% recycled material, helping to sustain a green planet. Learn about a complete fencing system: panels, steel brackets, gates and other accessories.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Noon-1:00 pm HMC GROUP 1570 The Alameda, Suite 330 San Jose

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Noon-1:00 pm Hawley Peterson & Snyder 444 Castro Street, Suite 1000 Mountain View

Program qualifies for 1 HSW and SD credits. Bring your AIA number and your credits will be registered automatically.

Programs are free. Lunch is not provided, so please plan accordingly. SPONSORED

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SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT The Santa Clara Valley AIA Chapter is organizing a co-ed summer tournament for those in the architecture, construction, and engineering professions. Firms are encouraged to join this fun event for team-building, as well as to meet new colleagues from up and down the peninsula.

WHEN:

June 16, 2012 Registration Deadline: May 25, 2012

WHERE:

Greer Park, Palo Alto

COST:

$130 per team

FORMAT:

Double elimination brackets

WHO:

Architects-Contractors-Engineers

CONTACT:

Kurt Krueger kkrueger@apidesign.com

Sponsored by: AIA & Tandus Flooring in affiliation with

Santa Clara Valley Chapter Construction Specifications Institute THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DINNER PROGRAM

Cost Effective Approach to

Construction Estimating Join us for an evening of unraveling the mysteries of cost estimating. This presentation will focus on subjects that include becoming familiar with a cost effective approach in construction estimating, different levels of construction estimates, estimating procedures, avoiding pitfalls in unit pricing, and keeping good historical estimating records. This program is eligible for 1 hour of continuing education credit for the State of California Licensure Renewal Requirement. Learning Objectives: 1. Become familiar with the levels of estimates in construction. 2. Learn about estimating procedures. 3. Avoid pitfalls in unit price estimating. 4. Keeping good historical estimating records. Presenter: Mr. Kevin Fennimore, CPE He Mr. Kevin Fennimore is a Certified Professional Estimator with the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) and an independent construction consultant providing cost planning, estimating, scheduling and construction management services. Mr. Fennimore has estimated numerous projects of various types and sizes throughout the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas for the past 35 years. He is the first CPE given a lifetime status by ASPE and is a member in good standing since 1988. He received his BS degree at CalPoly, Pomona in 1974. For more information about Mr. Kevin Fennimore CPE and project references goto www.kfinc.org. For information about ASPE goto www.aspenational.org Join us for dinner at the Biltmore Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara (Montague Expressway and 101). The evening begins at 6:00 PM with social hour. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM followed by the program at 8:00 PM. The price for dinner is $32.00, which includes gratuity and tax. Please make your reservations by noon on Tuesday, April 3. No-shows or cancellations after Noon on 4/3 will be charged. Email Krista Nelson, CSI, CDT, RA, LEED, at krista@aba-arch.com or phone (408) 298-1885. Guests are welcome. Our Web notice sponsors are:

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This program meets AIA/CES criteria. Participants will receive 1 hour of AIA HSW (Health Safety and Welfare) Learning Units (LUs).

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SUPPORT THE 2012-2013 AIASCV SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS HELP STUDENTS BECOME ARCHITECTS Your tax-deductible donations make a difference to students. The growth of the profession is related to the number of students studying architecture and preparing for licensure. The AIASCV has four funds to receive contributions and grant scholarships: • • • •

AIASCV William R. Hawley Scholarship Fund Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship Fund Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship Fund David W. Lakamp Fund

AIASCV 2012-13 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

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Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Firm: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. Please note that the funds are administered through The Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Each donation requires a separate form to be completed and mailed to the location specified below:

Please make your checks payable to Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and indicate the fund you are donating to in the memo line of the check. Mail the check to: Silicon Valley Community Foundation 2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 300, Mountain View, CA 94040-1498. Please note: All assets contributed to funds become irrevocable gifts to Silicon Valley Community Foundation and legal control and responsibility for the funds rest with the community foundation. All funds established at the community foundation are subject to the community foundation’s variance power, as set forth in the community foundation’s bylaws. Variance power gives the community foundation the authority to modify any restriction or condition on the distribution of funds for any specified charitable purposes or to specified organizations if, in the sole judgment of the community foundation’s board of directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community served.

Your donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. On behalf of the students, thank you for your support.

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April 25

Richard Olcott, FAIA, FAAR Ennead Architects http://ennead.com/

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IN V ITATION TO SU B M IT NO M INEES FOR G RANITERO C K ’ S SI G NATURE OF E X C ELLEN C E AWAR D S

Dear Construction Professional, The Graniterock Signature of Excellence Awards has been established to raise the public profile of great architecture and building projects in the Santa Clara County/San Mateo County. By creating a showcase for the professional, we are recognizing the quality and creativity of our local Architects and Builders. Architects, Designers and Builders are eligible for all awards. We invite you to support and participate in the program by nominating individuals whom you wish to recognize for exemplary contributions to the construction industry. This program will prove to be an exciting event for the recipients and their families and friends at the evening’s award ceremony. Additionally, the publicity surrounding the Awards Program will enhance your organization’s visibility within the community. Thank you for considering this opportunity to recognize deserving people. See you at the Awards! Jim Christensen, Mike Munn and Steve Bosco Account Managers Graniterock

Background The Graniterock Signature of Excellence Awards Program recognizes and encourages outstanding architectural design and construction in the Santa Clara County/San Mateo County. The program also recognizes the Designers, Builders, Landscapers, Concrete and Masonry Contractors, and project Owners of these remarkable projects. This program is sponsored by Graniterock’s Design Center of Cupertino, California.

Eligibility Projects must be located in Clara County/San Mateo County. constructed and completed within the last two years to be eligible (January 1.2010-January 1.2012). Projects must be submitted by the architect or contractor. Projects may be either a single structure or a group of related structures, including parks, plazas and monuments. Not eligible are projects located in Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Benito County.

Awards A single outstanding project in each category may be selected as a Grand Award winner by the Jury to receive the Master of Excellence of Show. In addition to the traditional awards, the Sustainable Design Award could be presented to a project from any category; and a project can win both a Design Award and a Sustainable Design Award. All awards will be presented the evening of Saturday, May 19, 2012, at a red-carpeted gala event at Graniterock’s Design Center in Cupertino, California. All eligible projects, winning or non-winning, may be submitted to Graniterock’s Signature of Excellence 2012 competition. This is a People’s Choice Award, in which the general public will be voting on the presentations provided and a jury of Graniterock Team Members will report the final voting. Presentations will be displayed and voting will occur from April 9 to May 14, 2012, at Graniterock’s Design Center, 1505 South DeAnza Boulevard, Cupertino, California, during business hours, M-F 7:00am–4:30pm and Sat. 7:00am–3:00pm.

Entry Fee There is no entry fee for this event. Entry Form must be post marked, or faxed to 408.996.4501, no later than April 2, 2012.

Entry Presentation Format DO NOT INCLUDE NAMES OF ARCHITECT, CONTRACTOR OR OWNERS ON FRONT OF PRESENTATION. PLEASE ADD THIS INFORMATION TO THE BACK OF PRESENTATION. Deliver to: Graniterock’s Design Center 1505 South DeAnza Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014. Categories for submittal must be clearly stated and chosen from one of the following: (state category on the back of the Display Board) • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Best Residential Design Under 3,500 sq. ft. Best Residential Design Over 3,500 sq. ft. Best Residential Green Design Best Residential Landscape Design Under $100,000 Best Residential Landscape Design Over $100,000 Best Residential Green Landscape Design Best Commercial Design Best Commercial Green Design Best Commercial Green Landscape Design Best Commercial Interior Design Master of Excellence in Architecture Master of Excellence in Building Master of Excellence in Landscape Architecture

All submissions to be on 20”x30” Display Board. All submissions to have minimum of 4 pictures and 500 word description. All submissions to list on the back of Display Board: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Architect Interior Designer General Contractor Landscape Architect Landscape Contractor Masonry Contractor Concrete Contractor

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Presentation Boards of all entries become the property of Graniterock’s Design Center and will not be returned to the submitting applicant.

Calendar Closing Date for Postmark of SoE Entry Form.....April 1, 2012 Deadline for Presentation Board Submittal............April 2, 2012 People’s Choice Voting.................................................April 9 – May 12, 2012 Graniterock Jury Deliberations.................................May 13, 2012 Signature of Excellence Awards Reception.............May 19, 2012 If you have any questions please contact: Steve Bosco: Office: 408-996-4500 Cell: 408-210-0766

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SI G NATURE OF E X C ELLEN C E AWAR D S e n t ry f o r m Please copy for multiple entries All entries must be accompanied by this form, filled out in its entirety. (One form per entry, one entry per Presentation Packet.) All entries must be postmarked by April 2, 2012, to be eligible. Category: ———————————————————————

Catagories APPLICANT Company Name: ———————————————————— ——————————————————————————— Applicant Name: ————————————————————— Applicant Address: ———————————————————— ——————————————————————————— ——————————————————————————— ——————————————————————————— Applicant Phone/Fax: ———————————————————

Applicant email: —————————————————————

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Credits

Project Location: ————————————————————

Architect: ———————————————————————

Size of each unit or building in sq. ft.: ————————————

Interior Designer ————————————————————

Project completion date: —————————————————

General Contractor: ——————————————————— Landscape Architect: ——————————————————— Landscape Contractor: —————————————————— Masonry Contractor: ——————————————————— Concrete Contractor: ——————————————————

PROJECT NARRATIVE In the space below, explain the major design and planning objectives of the entry. Identify any unusual constraints or opportunities the project presented and describe how they were handled. (Maximum 500 words) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Official Use Entry Serial Number: __________________________________

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Category Letter: ____________________________________

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SI G NATURE OF E X C ELLEN C E AWAR D S SUSTAINA B LE D ESI G N ENTRY f o r m Please copy for multiple entries All entries must be accompanied by this form, filled out in its entirety. (One form per entry, one entry per Presentation Packet.) All entries must be postmarked by April 2, 2012, to be eligible.

APPLICANT

PROJECT INFORMATION

Company Name: ________________________________________

Project Location: ________________________________________

Applicant Name: _________________________________________

Size of each unit or building in project in sq. ft.: ________________

Applicant Address: _______________________________________

Project completion date: __________________________________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Applicant Phone/Fax: _____________________________________ Applicant email: _________________________________________

Project Credits Architect: ——————————————————————— Interior Designer ———————————————————— General Contractor: ——————————————————— Landscape Architect: ——————————————————— Landscape Contractor: —————————————————— Masonry Contractor: ———————————————————

PROJECT NARRATIVE

Concrete Contractor: ——————————————————

In the space below, explain the major design and planning objectives of the entry. Identify any unusual constraints or opportunities the project presented and describe how they were handled. (Maximum 500 words) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN INFORMATION In the space below explain the project’s design features that incorporate energy and water efficiency, utilize regional material, conserve natural resources, explore new technologies and promote conservation. Briefly describe your success in incorporating these features. 1. Discuss your overall planning and design goals for the project. Include a discussion of how construction materials were handled. _______ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Describe the regional materials used for construction that promote green building practices. ____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Describe the project’s energy and water efficiency efforts. _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Describe efforts to create a healthy home by addressing indoor air quality. __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Describe any additional features not covered above. ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Official Use Entry Serial Number: __________________________________

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Category Letter: ____________________________________

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