November 9, 2010
by: Jessica Sheridan Assoc. AIA LEED AP
Guastavino

11.01.10: Sherida Paulsen, FAIA, former Chapter President, with author John Ochsendorf at the Guastavino Vaulting: The Art of Structural Tile (Princeton Architectural Press, October 2010) book release at the Center for Architecture.

Emily Nemens

11.01.10: The Center for Architecture hosted a discussion about the Inclusive Design Guidelines, New York City (See “All Access Architecture,” by Lisa Delgado in this issue) organized by the AIANY Design for Aging Committee.

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(L-R): Jason Michel, Esq., general counsel, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD); Christian Valle, MOPD; Jerry Maltz, AIA, co-chair AIANY Design for Aging Committee; Matthew Sapolin, commissioner, MOPD; Robert Piccolo, AIA, deputy commissioner, MOPD & editor-in-chief of the IDG; Nicholas Kaminsky, Assoc. AIA, MOPD; Rick Bell, FAIA, AIANY Executive Director.

Emily Nemens

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On 11.03.10 architecture critic Paul Goldberger spoke about his two new books, Building up and Tearing Down, and Why Architecture Matters. (L-R) Goldberger with AIANY Executive Director Rick Bell, FAIA.

Emily Nemens

10.06.10: One of the goals of the AIANY Women in Architecture Committee is mentoring women to become leaders in architecture. Last month, the group held their latest “Speed Mentoring” event at the Miele Showroom in Manhattan. More than 50 women participated in what has become an annual committee event.

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Following the “Speed Dating” format, rotating groups are created with women of different levels of experience. The event will be followed by a “Happy Hour” in January, where the participants have an opportunity to reconnect.

Lori Cardeli and Motoko Shoboji

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