1. Canstruction Canundrum
2. Build Boston: Rebuild New York
3. Around the State: CES Clarification
4. Around the Center: Campaign Update
5. Heritage Ball Photos
6. News Flashes
7. Classifieds
8. Calendar
9. Committee Meetings

Canstruction Jurors at Vollmer's Every Drop Counts

The results are in! After a frenzied evening of stacking cans, the 32 teams entered in the 2002 CANSTRUCTION competition have been judged by a jury of their peers. Harry Cobb, FAIA, Randy Croxton, FAIA, Mark Mayfield from House Beautiful and Enrique Norten, Hon. FAIA, were joined on this year’s jury by, in alphabetical order, Edie Falco, Julianne Moore, Aidan Quinn and Stanley Tucci. Stanley is national spokesperson for CANSTRUCTION, the design industry’s charitable chance to build stupendous structures made completely out of full cans of food. CANSTRUCTION is organized by the Society of Design Administration, the New York Design Center and the AIA New York Chapter. The projects are all on exhibit from November 15th through November 27th, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, in the showrooms of the New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Avenue at 32nd Street. Admission is one can of food.

The various concoctions will be deconstructed and donated to the Food Bank for New York City. Food will be distributed to hungry New Yorkers at emergency feeding programs. Last year over 100,000 cans were incorporated into the whimsical structures and this year’s contest looks to have even more. At press time, cans were still being counted.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to two firms, Einhorn Yaffee Prescott for their Jack-o-lantern pumpkin called “The PumpCan Man” on display at Monterey Carpets on the 4th floor and to Severud Associates for their phone booth, called “CAN you Answer” at Metropolitan Lighting on the 5th floor.

The People’s Choice Award this year went to Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum for “Can re-cycle”, an Easy Rider style motorcycle to be found at L’Excellence on the 5th floor.

The Best Use of Labels Award went hands down to “AmeriCAN Icon”, a Warhol-esque evocation of Marilyn Monroe at Apropos on the ground floor. It was created by TAMS, an Earth Tech Company.

The Best Meal Award was won by Skidmore Owings & Merrill for their map of Manhattan, titled “Canhattan” which can be seen at Primason Symchik/Keilhauer on the 11th floor.

The Structural Ingenuity Award was won by Robert Silman Associates for “Set a Place for Everyone”, which featured remarkable spaghetti and meatballs on view at Barton-Sharpe on the 9th floor.

The Juror’s Favorite went to Vollmer Associates for Every Drop Counts, a monumental drop of water on display at First Source on the 13th floor.

CANSTRUCTION is the one competition where everybody wins. Getting all this food out to the hungry counts for a lot. Congratulations to all!

- Rick Bell, FAIA, Executive Director

Build Boston, the convention and tradeshow for design, building and management professionals took place this week at the World Trade Center Boston. The WTC-B, for those who have not been there, is not a clone of our lost towers, but is an interesting harbor-side structure in a part of town seeing unprecedented development of commercial buildings and government structures. The federal courthouse designed by Pei Cobb Freed is just down the block. Robert Brown, IIDA, AIA, the President of the Boston Society of Architects noted in his welcome that BSA was “especially pleased this year to welcome AIA New York – our colleagues in Manhattan – as co-sponsors of Build Boston.” In fact the first seminar listed, A01 was titled “The Rebirth of Lower Manhattan: One Year Later.” Panelists included Robert Davidson, FAIA, Chief Architect, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Hugh Eastwood, Planner, Lower Manhattan Development Corporation; Mark Ginsberg, AIA, co-chair of the New York New Visions executive committee; Jill Lerner, AIA, co-chair of the New York New Visions memorial process committee; and Steven Peterson, AIA, principal of Peterson-Littenberg, one of the seven firms doing site planning at present for the LMDC.

The conference blurb promised that “several of the public and private participants most intimately involved in this dialogue trace the primary threads of the continuing public conversation of the past year and describe what appear to be the imminent next steps to rebuild.” The 150 attendees who sat through the 3-hour symposium got what was promised. Jill Lerner, a principal at Kohn Pederson Fox, kicked it off with a concise summary of the various public planning activities and memorial efforts undertaken this past year. She described Listening to the City as the “pivotal event” that “by slowing down the process allowed the memorial process to parallel the planning process.” She concluded with the four key issues of the day: “start with the memorial, revitalize Lower Manhattan, fix the transportation and deal with the legal issues.”

Mark Ginsberg, 2003 AIA New York Chapter president-elect, focused on the role of New York New Visions in the civic dialogue, elaborating on themes contained in the “Principles” document of February, 2002 and the “Possible Futures” report of May, 2002.
Speaking of the rejection of the initial program he noted that “fitting it all on the site had a lot of problems” and that “things in New York don’t happen simply.”

Steven Peterson started his remarks by declaring “I believe in a design process that starts with developing alternatives.” He spoke about how his firm had developed the boulevard contained in July’s “Memorial Promenade” concept plan, looking to traditional models of memorials and thinking of the Champs Elysses as an “image of heaven.” The fact that the new plans for 7WTC by SOM for Silverstein Properties has been scaled back to avoid blocking of Tribeca was seen as the initial urban design victory, making it possible to think of and draw alternatives that address all of Lower Manhattan, not just the isolated site. Enlarged sketches he prepared to illustrate the new program issues on October 11th were displayed on easels in the Build Boston Auditorium.

Hugh Eastwood spoke of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s goals of creating a new skyline an a new central arrival point for public transportation, of linking Lower Manhattan to the region and the rest of the world, and of developing a sequence of open spaces and parks, one of which might be the grand boulevard called for in the Peterson-Littenberg plan. He noted the particular importance and possibilities in the area South of Liberty Street (subsequently dubbed SoLo by moderator Rick Bell). Going forward he said the LMDC would be seeing a December completion of the innovative design studies by the seven teams and a subsequent exhibit of the work organized in conjunction with Terry Riley of MoMA. Transportation alternatives, the memorial competition and the third round of urban planning work are anticipated by the LMDC in 2003.

Robert Davidson, FAIA spoke about the transportation planning currently underway at the Port Authority, showing several animations that described anticipated paths of movement between different modes of transit. One animation not previously seen described a modular design, now out to bid, for a five-slip ferry terminal at the World Financial Center. Using a color-coded map of downtown transportation infrastructure systems, he stressed the stakes for existing business, stating that the challenge was “not just replacing all that was there before, but keeping what is there now.” He noted that “every day counts” and described the decisions being made that anticipate future development without precluding possibilities. In describing the Downtown Terminal and Concourse and the manner in which it will connect the ferries, PATH and subways, he noted the Port Authority’s goal of “linking it all together to make it seem as if it were planned as one coherent system.” He stressed that the current planning is “to create paths of travel, not develop the architecture.”

A question and answer period followed which allowed conference participants, to address issues of concern arising from the presentations. Charity Scribner, an assistant professor at MIT, asked, for example, how students could get more involved in understanding the rebuilding issues. When the panelists were asked by the moderator for their personal opinions about what might happen on the site, Steven Peterson was eloquent in his suggestion to look to the drawings, that words do not suffice.

- Rick Bell, FAIA, Executive Director

Dear Colleagues,

The following communication was received from AIA New York State in response to the information that appeared in last week's AIArchitect and the CACE e-mail of November 11. Barbara Rodriguez has asked that I share this update on the NYS CES/HSW situation with you. If you have questions or would like more detailed information about NYS CE requirements, please go to http://www.op.nysed.gov/archce.htm

NYS Does Accept Non-HSW Credits!

In the recent CES Provider Connection, Item I addresses the CE requirements of NYS. Also, in the October 2002 AIArchitect, another article, Hold a New York State License? Read the Following Information, addresses this subject. Both articles contain several inaccuracies; and AIA New York State, Inc. requested that William Martin, R.A., Executive Director, New York State Board for Architecture, correct these inaccuracies and set the record straight.

"The New York Licensing Board is rejecting credits if not earned through HSW."

This is not accurate. Of the hours required 2/3 must be in HSW areas and 1/3 may be in "other topics, which contribute to the professional practice of architecture as such practice is defined in Section 7301 of the Education Law."

The key is the subject matter's relationship to professional practice. The courses must address those subject areas which contribute to enhancing the quality of the services provided to the public and not just to the general interest of the licensee or the non-technical aspects of managing their offices (advising on benefit packages for employees, etc.)

The licensees who are required to meet the CE requirements will have been registered at least 5 or 6 years. To qualify for licensure the basic knowledge and skills will have been tested and found appropriate. The intent of CE is to reinforce, enhance and build upon these basics.

To ensure that this goal is met, non-HSW related programs are reviewed by a committee of the NYS Board. While some are acceptable, those which do not satisfy the requirements are rejected. If the subject areas of the courses are designated by AIA as receiving HSW credit all such courses are acceptable. Those which are not classified as HSW-related are subject to scrutiny.

Based on this, it is apparent that, should a licensee not wish to take the time to confirm the acceptability of a non-HSW course, or to be assured that a course will be acceptable in other jurisdictions, staying with HSW courses is a safe way to go.

-William A. Martin, R.A., Executive Director
New York State Board for Architecture

"The green light to start construction says GO!" - Walter A. Hunt Jr., AIA, Capital Campaign Co-Chair

BUDGET/FINANCES: Of the $3,830,882 total pledges raised to date, $2,181,760 has been collected in cash payments. We have disbursed approximately $1.6 million to purchase the building, which we now own “free and clear,” as well as pay for professional and legal fees, and fundraising expenses. This leaves close to $600,000 in cash and investments in the capital campaign account as of November 15, 2002. The funds on hand, as well as the outstanding amount due on pledges, will be used to pay for construction costs. Although we are arranging a credit line to help cover pledges not yet collected, we hope to minimize the incurrence of interest fees.

CONSTRUCTION: 01.02.03 GO! We will begin construction on January 2nd, 2003…mark your calendar! We are currently reviewing contractors’ qualifications and will issue the bid documents shortly. We are planning for a move-in date of early fall – less than one year away!

ADVISORY COUNCIL: The Center for Architecture is currently taking recommendations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Council, the group of design, construction and real estate leaders who will help develop and implement programs at the CFA. To nominate an individual, or for further information about the Advisory Council, please log onto http://www.aiany.org/eOCULUS/2002/09.18.02.htm or contact Pamela Puchalski at 212-683-0023 x 16 or ppuchalski@aiany.org. The deadline for making nominations is fast approaching, so send your names in now!

(For more information about the Capital Campaign, including a list of recent pledges, click here.)

Visit:
http://www.aiany.org/heritageball/photos001.htm
to see pictures from the 2002 Heritage Ball

2003 Northeast Green Building Awards
(submission deadline: February 11, 2003)
These annual awards recognize outstanding achievements of high-performance architecture in the northeastern United States. The competition is open to built works -either new construction or renovations - completed after January 1, 1998 in the northeastern United States. In addition, awards are given to exemplary students project. Award categories include: places of work, residences, places of learning, solar electric buildings, and student proposals.
Jurors for the 2003 Northeast Green Building Awards are Bill Reed of Natural Logic, http://www.natlogic.com; Leon Glicksman, head of the MIT Building Technology Program in the Department of Architecture http://architecture.mit.edu/people/profiles/prglicks.html; Andrea Dermody, Green Roundtable Consultant http://www.greenchoices.com/id306.htm, Christine Benedict, R.A. of New York City, Daniel Arons, AIA, co-chair of Boston Society of Architects Committee on the Environment http://committees.architects.org/green/newcote.htm and architect at Tsoi / Kobus & Associates.
This competition is sponsored by the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust, and organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association. For more information, see http://www.nesea.org/buildings/2003design/
If you have any questions, feel free to call me, Mary Pelletier (413) 774-6051 x12 or email me at mpelletier@nesea.org

Suben/Dougherty Partnership-
a New York based architecture and interior design firm, has been commissioned by the Girl Scouts of the USA to renovate their headquarters on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The renovation of the 135,000 square foot space will be phased to allow the
GSUSA to occupy their space while renovation is proceeding; final completion will be early 2004.
Michael Azarian, AIA, joined Suben/Dougherty Partnership as a Principal. He was formerly a Principal at RBSD, Inc., Architects.

Designing for AIDS
It is estimated that three-quarters of the world’s AIDS population lives in Sub-Saharan Africa; most have no access to lifesaving drugs, testing facilities or even basic preventative care. One of the major factors inhibiting medical professionals in Africa from treating this disease is the inability to access vast areas of the continent with adequately equipped facilities. In response, on May 1, 2002 Architecture for Humanity announced the Mobile HIV/AIDS Health Clinic for Africa initiative challenging architects and designers around the world to respond to the HIV/AIDS pandemic which is devastating the continent. Designers were given six months to develop schemes for a fully equipped, mobile medical unit and HIV/AIDS treatment center specifically for use in Africa. In addition to testing, prevention and treatment, this easily transportable unit will disseminate information regarding the virus and provide basic healthcare services.
During the submission period, May 1, 2002 to November 1, 2002 over 126,000 visitors from 108 countries logged on to www.architectureforhumanity.org to learn about this initiative. 463 teams representing 47 nations across the globe answered the call submitting highly innovative and cost-efficient schemes. Crossing geographical, political and cultural boundaries entries came in from as far as Australia, Botswana, China, Denmark, India, Japan, Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe. A detailed set of criteria was developed with the support and advice from a team of over hundred medical professionals and leaders in HIV/AIDS research working in the US and seven African countries. In total, over 1050 architects, medical professionals, industrial designers and students in the field of design and medicine took part in this truly global response.
On November 22nd and 23rd a seven-person panel comprised of internationally renowned architects and HIV/AIDS professionals will meet in New York to jury the entries. The panelists include: Toshiko Mori, Chair of the Department of Architecture, Harvard Graduate Design School; Dr. Reuben Mutiso PhD, architect and principal of Tectura International in Nairobi, Kenya; Rick Joy, architect and principal of Rick Joy Architects; Jennifer Siegal, architect and principal of Office of Mobile Design; Kate Bourne, Executive Vice President of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI); Dr. Peter R. Lamptey M.D., President of the AIDS Institute, Family Health International; and Dr Shaffiq Essajee, Director of the AIDS Research and Family Care Clinic in Mombasa, Kenya. Finalists will be announced in New York on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2002. www.architectureforhumanity.org

LEESER ARCHITECTURE-
advances to final stage of the international invited "design school zollverein" competition in Essen, Germany. For more information on the competition and invited participants see: http://www.fsw-online.de/zollverein/index.htm.

BBG-BBGM-
Brennan Beer Gorman/Architects and Brennan Beer Gorman Monk/Interiors (BBG-BBGM) are expanding their practices with a new office in Sydney, Australia. Julia Monk, a partner with BBG-BBGM, announced today that Kate Greenwood and Paul Greenwood will be Managing Directors of the operation.

Butler Rogers Baskett-
a leading architecture and interior design firm with offices in New York, NY and South Norwalk, CT, is pleased to announce that the following professionals have been promoted to Associates of the firm: Joseph Omole, BRB New York and Gareth Tseng, BRB Connecticut

"FIRST it was buses,-
then elevators. Now New York city parking meters will be adorned with propaganda for films, clothes and computers. From October 1st, 500 parking meters on the well-to-do Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan will carry advertising. If the ad spaces are filled all through the year, they could bring the city $90,000-some help in reducing next year's projected $5 billion deficit." Surely, the minimal proceeds from ads on parking meters are not worth the blight of more and more advertising polluting our public space. The budget deficit won't last forever, but the meter ads, once they are installed, may indeed be permanent. Let's mobilize to say, "Enough is enough!" Letters should be sent to Commissioner Iris Weinshall, NYC Department of Transportation, 40 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013, faxed to 212-442-7007,or e-mailed to iweinshall@dot.nyc.gov.

RFQ-
The Marin Center will be a showcase of Marin life, reflecting its natural beauty, architectural heritage, commitment to cultural life, sustainability, the diversity and talents of its citizenry, and commercial vitality by furthering its position as the county's central gathering place. The Marin Center will serve the people of Marin by providing the regions highest quality venue for the numerous artistic, commercial and educational programs that call Marin County their home. The Marin Center campus shall itself become a destination for the people of Marin through enhancement of the grounds and ongoing program offerings that will draw people from all backgrounds and level of ability. For Questions and Inquiries write to: marincenter@mack5.com RFQ-link at mack5.com:www.mack5.com/m5_marincenter01.htm
Due December 3

Upper Westside architecture firm near Columbia has up to three workstations available for rent. Newly renovated space, fully equiped, doorman building. Call 212.678.7755

Architecture Firm in midtown with up to ten workstations for rent. New, attractive renovated space with great natural light and views. Shared copier, fax, conference rooms. Very presentable handsome, professional environment. Call 917 342 0060 for details.
Architecture Rensselaer graduate programs:

• acoustics
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  study of the care, repair, restoration or adaptation of historic structures restoration or adaptation of historic structures restoration or adaptation of historic structures, urban environments and rural landscapes urban environments and rural landscapes
• informatics
  theoretical and computational investigation of consequences and cultural roles that spatial and simulation technologies play in architectural design
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  study of the care, repair, restoration or adaptation of large-scale historic structures, urban environments and rural landscapes , urban environments and rural landscapes
• Lighting
  the world’s foremost M.S. in lighting program at the world’s largest university-based lighting research and education center
• Workplace design
  study in design technologies and management of product work environments and their impact on integrative human productivity

http://www.arch.rpi.edu/admissions

Philip Williams Poster shop,
the current tenant of the Center for Architecture’s future home, 534 LaGuardia will be moving to 85 West Broadway (at the corner of Chambers) December 20th. If you mention the AIA you can get 10% off your purchase or request 10% of your purchase be donated to the Capital Campaign. Offer good until the end of 2002.

BP Indepent Reprographics
The AIA New York Chapter would like to thank BP Independent Reprographics, 853 Broadway for their support at the 2002 Heritage Ball. Contact Peter Deveraux for all your printing needs 212.777.1110 http://www.bpirepro.com/

AIA Contract Documents
The AIA New York Chapter is a full-service distributor of AIA Contract Documents, which are the most widely used standard form contracts in the building industry. These comprehensive contracts have been prepared by the AIA with the input of contractors, attorneys, architects, and engineers. Typically, industry professionals and home/property owners use these documents to support agreements relating to design and construction services. Anyone may purchase and use the AIA Contract Documents. AIA Members receive a 10% discount. For a full list and order form, visit http://www.aiany.org/services/docs.html or call 212 683-0023 x11.

11.17.02
Le Corbusier in Manhattan (Walking Tour)
Sunday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Beginning at the east entrance of 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
between 49th and 50th Streets, and concluding at the United Nations Headquarters
Description: Le Corbusier visited New York City on three occasions: first in 1935 during a lecture tour, and later in 1946 and 1947 as a member of the design team (International Committee of Architects, chaired by Wallace K. Harrison, 1947–1953) for the United Nations Headquarters. Architectural historian Matthew A. Postal will recount Le Corbusier’s impressions of the city he described as “violently alive” by visiting sites and buildings associated with the architect, his friends, and rivals. Modern masterpieces and examples of buildings inspired by Le Corbusier’s work that deserve greater recognition will be considered, including the William Lescaze residence (William Lescaze, 1934), the Addo-X Showroom (Oskar Nitzcke, 1957), and the United States Mission to the United Nations (Kelly & Gruzen and Kahn & Jacobs, 1961).
Registration Contact: Public Programs, The Bard Graduate Center
Registration Tel: 212.501.3011
Price: $17 general; $12 seniors, students, and members of LANDMARK WEST!
More info: email programs@bgc.bard.edu

11.19.02
The Algonquin Hotel: Restoring a Legend
Tuesday, 11/19/2002, 6:30 p.m.
Location: National Design Museum
Sponsored by: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Smithsonian Institution
Description: The Algonquin Hotel, officially a historic landmark and unofficially a literary one, underwent a "spiritual renovation" in 1998 to recapture its authentic 1920's character while adapting to the needs of today's travelers. A recount of this respectful restoration by Alexandra Champalimaud, ASID, illustrates the Algonquin Hotel's colorful history and its rebirth.
Member Price: $10.00
Nonmember Price: $15.00

11.19.02
Brooklyn's Greenwood Cemetery
Tuesday, 11/19/2002, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Library, 20 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Description: A one hour slide presentation and lecture by preservationists Joseph and Adrienne Bresnan, FAIA, discussing the efforts to preserve and restore Green-Wood Cemetery's historic memorials and monuments as well as describing the personalities of many notable New Yorkers, including the founders of the American Institute of Architects.
Reg. Tel: 212.302.8078
Member Price: $15.00 Students $5.00
Nonmember Price: $15.00
CES Lus: 1
More Info: www.generalsociety.org

11.20.02
ELS EXPO 2002
Wednesday, 11/20/2002, - 11/21/2002
Location: THE METROPOLITAN PAVILION 125 WEST 18TH STREET (BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH AVENUES)
Description: ENTERPRISE LIGHTING SALES is holding a two-day rep show - ELS 2002 - featuring over thirty specification grade interior and exterior lighting fixture manufacturers. The show offers an excellent opportunity to see new products, learn more about familiar ones, and garner some helpful insight into how good architectural lighting is best accomplished. Free food and beverages will be provided. The free lighting seminars, taught by lighting professionals, will offer AIA CES Learning Credits (each seminar is for one and a half credits, through the Long Island Chapter of the AIA).
Registration Contact: ENTERPRISE LIGHTING SALES
Reg. Tel: 212.343.9300, Reg. Fax: 212.343.1336
Free
CES Lus: Yes, CES HSW: Yes
More Info: http://www.enternyc.com

11.22.02
Lunch and Learn
Friday, 11/22/2002, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton New York 1335 Avenue of the Americas Mercury Ballroom 3rd Fl
Description: You will receive valuable educational information regarding gypsum, gypsum board, fire rating and sound testing, architectural systems: Area Separation Wall Systems; Abuse-Resistant Systems Featuring: Shaftwall/Stairwell Systems; and glass-mat specialty product applications.
Registration Contact: Chris Allen
Reg. Tel: 800.225.6119, Reg. Fax: 404.230.7052
Free
CES Lus: 2, CES HSW: 2
More Info: http://www.gp.com/gypsum

11.22.02
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW EXAM PREPARATION
Friday, 11/22/2002, - 11/24/2002
Description: For the past 13 years, Norman Dorf has conducted workshops for Interns wishing to gain additional knowledge and confidence with regard to the Graphic Divisions of the examination. These workshops, are being held at the Manhattan campus of NYIT, and allow participants to interact and discuss detailed and/or general concerns for each type of vignette problem. Workshops have been designed to allow variable interaction with the Interns, depending on the available time, needs and budgets, as described below:
WEEKEND WORKSHOP AT NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
November 22, 2002 Friday Evening: XARC-002-M01, 5:00pm-8:00pm seminar/lecture on the Building. Technology Division, with discussions on all aspects of passing and failing approaches and solutions to the various problem types. Various handouts are distributed.
Fee: $58.00
XARC-001-M01, 8:00pm - 10:30pm seminar/lecture on the Building. Planning Division, with discussions on all aspects of passing and failing approaches and solutions to the various problem types. Various handouts are distributed.
Fee: $58.00
November 23, 2002 Saturday (all day) A mock exam for the Building Planning and Building Technology Divisions is conducted for interested Interns. XARC-039-M01, 8:00am-1:15pm Building Technology
Fee: $58.00
XARC-040-M01, 2:00pm-8:00pm Building Planning
Fee: $58.00
November 24, 2002 Sunday :XARC-041-M01, 10:00am-1:00pm, 3 hour interactive seminar to discuss, mark-up and grade the various mock exam solutions for individuals wishing to get a grader's insight on their efforts.
Fee: $58.00
XARC-011-M01, 2:00pm-4:30pm: Workshop on the Site Graphics Division, with selected problem solving and grading of typical test problem types.
Fee: $58.00
Registration Contact: NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

11.23.02
Modern New York Landmarks: Perils and Solutions (Trip)
Saturday, November 23, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. lecture, tours, film, and meals
Location: Departing from and returning to The Bard Graduate Center, 18 West 86th Street
Description: In recent years, iconic examples of modern architecture ranging from the Viipuri Library (Alvar Aalto, 1935) in Vyborg, Russia, to the A. Conger Goodyear House (Edward Durrell Stone, 1938) in Old Westbury, New York, have become causes célèbres in the historic preservation movement, largely due to the efforts of the World Monuments Fund among other advocacy groups. Preservationists John Stubbs and Caroline Zaleski will share the challenges of safeguarding such structures on a special program of guided visits to public and private landmark buildings in New York City and its environs. Trip includes lectures, tours, film, and meals.
Registration Contact: Public Programs, The Bard Graduate Center
Registration Tel: 212.501.3011
Price: $175 general; $125 seniors, students, and members of World Monuments Fund
More info: email programs@bgc.bard.edu

11.23.02
Emergency Lighting/NYC Energy Codes
Saturday, 11/23/2002, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Con Ed Learning Center located at 43-82 Vernon Blvd. Long Island City, NY
Description:
Emergency lighting- An in depth analysis of emergency lighting and code requirements for NYC and the tri-state area. John Bredehorst will give an in-depth presentation on emergency lighting. Garry Myers will cover the new ASHRAE/IESNA 1999 concerning lighting, controls and power density.
LEED- Lighting for LEED: Sustainable design is widely influencing architectural practice. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system has been rapidly adopted and is defining environmentally responsible construction. It brings new opportunities and challenges for architects and the lighting industry. More than just mandating energy efficiency, it also addresses light pollution, day lighting, alternative materials, and recycling. This presentation is an overview of the LEED system in its current and upcoming versions and how lighting professionals can participate in the process of green building design.
Breakfast will be provided.
Registration Contact: Email admin@iesny.org
Reg. Tel: 718.951.6773
Member Price: $90.0 AIA/IES members includes lunch
Nonmember Price: $110.00 includes lunch
CES Lus: 4, CES HSW: 4

11.23.02
Greening Gotham's Rooftops
Saturday, 11/23/2002, 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: The Carriage House Center on Global Issues 149 East 38th Street (between Park and Lexington)
Description: Earth Pledge presents Greening Gotham's Rooftops, a two-day event focused on encouraging development of green, vegetated roofs in New York City. On Friday, November 22, city and state officials will meet to discuss policy initiatives for green roof development. On Saturday, November 23, a symposium will profile innovative green roof projects in New York and across North America, and will show how green roofs can make New York a more sustainable city. Saturday's event is open to the public.
Reg. Tel: 212.725.6611 x225
Member Price: $20.00
Nonmember Price: $20.00
More Info: http://www.earthpledge.org

12.4.02
20/20 Foresight: Looking Ahead at the Future of Architecture
Wednesday, December 4, 2002, 8:00am to Noon
Location: National Museum of the American Indian; Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House; One Bowling Green
Description: The program explores the relationship of the architectural profession to the way places and cities are made. Architects work in a complex context - with a variety of clients, professionals, users and communities. What are the forces that shape professional practice and in turn shape the places, buildings and cities we live in? How can architects work most effectively with clients, users and other professionals? How can the architectural profession contribute to the revitalization of our cities and a renewal of public spirit?
The honorees at the Heritage Ball of the AIA New York Chapter brought a wealth ideas to the table. It was a noisy, vibrant table, and the video teaser and program notes at the Heritage Ball gave only hint of the lively exchange of thoughts and interdisciplinary examples that preceded the award ceremony. Today's symposium starts with the panel of awardees, Hugh Hardy, Ken Holden, Elizabeth Barlow Rogers and Jonathan Rose discussing "Placemaking Now - Exploring Ideas."
Architecture is more than a search for new forms. When it becomes part of the urban environment, architecture is challenged to contribute more than new shapes, new materials and innovative techniques. The profession must bear responsibility for the enhancement of public spaces and the improvement of community life. The cityscape at large is our next frontier for public action. As we lay the foundations for the 21st century, how can architects - in collaboration with others - express community values in public and private projects? What we do - as architects, designers, contractors, government agencies - has a lasting impact on society.
The second panel addresses the physical and social city of the future - where will New York be in the year 2020 and what part will the profession of architecture have in shaping that city. Foresight and imagination are the key ingredients for a panel entitled "The City in 2020 - Exploring the Future," which reprises the charge given to the firms currently involved in the re-planning of Lower Manhattan. The themes of the AIA National Conversation, addressing multidisciplinary interaction, expanded definition of services, and redefining design excellence, join with a look at the future of New York to envision both the city and the profession two decades from now. Panelists include Gordon Chong, Alexander Garvin and Corey Sharples.
Cost: $75 CFA/AIA Members, $95 Non-members, $25 Students with current ID
More Info: 212.683.0023 ext. 11
AIA Continuing Education Credits: 3 Total

12.10.02
AIA Board Inaugural
Location: General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen's landmark building on 20 West 44th
Description: AIA New York Chapter Board of Directors will pass the gavel to the new board. Recipient of the 2002 Brunner Grant announced. Reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and formally meet the 2003 Board of Directors. To review their bios visit http://www.aiany.org/eOCULUS/2002/11.05.02.htm#board
Cost: FREE
More Info: 212-683-0023 x 11

11.20.02
Roundtable 4:00PM
Arch Dialogue 6:30PM
Health Facilities 1st Fl Conf (CANCLED)

11.27.02
Public Architecture 8:00AM