IN THIS ISSUE

President's Message

For Your Information

Members in the News

On the Boards

Design Lecture Series

Editor's Page

Legislative Day report

Architecture & Environmentalism

We're Not Ready for Sustainability

Shades of Green

USGBC and Leed

New/Reinstating Members

Board of Directors

WEBSITE QUICK LINKS

Job Bank


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 8 – 10
AIA National Convention, San Diego
http://www.aiaconvention.com

May 13, 6:30p
Associates Tour: Bauer and Wiley Associates

For further information: kevin.jennings@jacobs.com

May 14, 7:30a
Board Meeting, AIA Orange County

May 15, *6:00p
General Meeting/Design Lecture Series
Tour: The International Center of Possibility Thinking, on the Crystal Cathedral Campus. Dr. Robert Schuller, Hon. AIA, will lead this very special preview tour. The Center opens to the public on May 18, 2003.

For further information: www.aiaoc.org

May 16, *12:30p - 5:00p
CES/HSW Seminar
“ADA/Title 24 Accessibility Provisions – Update and Unique Topics”
4 HSW Learning Units

For further information: www.aiaoc.org

May 26
Memorial Day, Chapter office closed

May 27, **6:00p - 9:00p
ARE Seminar
Mechanical, Part 1, Instructor: Richard Holzer, Glumac International, at AIAOC

For further information:
kevin.jennings@jacobs.com


June 3, **6:00p - 9:00p

ARE Seminar
Mechanical, Part 2, Instructor: Richard Holzer, Glumac International, at AIAOC

For further information:
kevin.jennings@jacobs.com

June 10
CES seminar: Technology Integration, presented by AIAOC Affiliate member Janice Cowan, president of JEC Integration, and Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.

For further information: www.aiaoc.org

June 18, 7:30a
Board Meeting, AIA Orange County

June 19
General Meeting/Design Lecture (TBA)

For further information: www.aiaoc.org

For more information on specific CES seminars or the Design Lecture Series, please see the Upcoming Events Calendar on the AIAOC website at www.aiaoc.org.

*Reservations:
Pre-paid reservations for lectures and seminars are required, and must be made by the Friday preceding each event 5:00 pm. Please mail your check, or fax or e-mail your reservation, including the names of all attendees and whether they are AIA members, with your MasterCard or Visa payment to the Chapter office. Cancellations must be made in writing to Chapter office.
E-mail: info@aiaoc.org;
Fax: 949-675-8256

** ARE Seminars
Pre-paid reservations are required for all ARE seminars. Please mail your check, or fax or e-mail you reservation with your MasterCard or Visa payment to the Chapter Office.
E-mail: info@aiaoc.org;
Fax: 949-675-8256





 

F O R  Y O U R  I N F O R M A T I O N

 

AIA Convention &
Design Expo

May 8-10, 2003 in San Diego


Join more than 18,000 of your colleagues at the 2003 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition:.



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Have You Paid Your
2003 Dues?


If not, as of April 1, you were officially a "lapsed member," and as such will not be able to take full advantage of AIA products and services.


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Free CES/HSW Seminar


The Architect & Geoexchange
A Seminar on Designing "Green" Systems

Sponsored by the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium in cooperation with AIA

3 HSW Continuing Education Credits


Click to find out how to attend


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Impacting the Design Profession Through Continuing Education
- Thom Lowther, EdS,
Director AIA/CES


Quantifiable documentation now shows that continuing education is effecting a major reshaping of professional development within the design profession.


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Product Talk
- Jessica Para


Hardwood floors have been admired for their beauty and durability for years, however the environmentally conscious specifier may shy away from using a product that depletes our disappearing forests.


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Sustainable Design Links


U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
http://www.usgbc.org


Rocky Mountain Institute
http://www.rmi.org



The magazine for successful building -- economically and environmentally
http://www.edcmag.com


http://www.buildinggreen.com

http://www.archvoices.org/
(this month's issue of Archvoices is "Going Green")


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Dodge Report
for Orange County


New York NY -- F. W. Dodge Division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, on March 27, 2003 reported on Febuary contracts for future construction in the standard metropolitan area of Orange County, California.


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Art in Public Places Award Nominations


AIAOC Members are invited to participate in this year’s Art in Public Places Award Program, conducted by The Architecture Foundation of Orange County.


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D E S I G N  L E C T U R E   S E R I E S

AIA Orange County
Design Lecture Series and General Meeting
May 15, 2003

Dr. Robert Schuller, Hon. AIA, pastor of the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA.

Dr. Schuller will lead this special preview tour of the new International Center for Possibility Thinking, designed by Richard Meier FAIA, on the Crystal Cathedral Campus. The Center opens to the public on May 18, 2003.

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Sponsored by

      

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April Design Lecture Series

AIA Orange County
Design Lecture Series and General Meeting

was sponsored by

Featuring: Steven Ehrlich, FAIA

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P R E S I D E N T ' S  M E S S A G E

As Orange County is a representative “component” of a much larger AIA organization, I think it is important to address the contribution the AIAOC membership offers our industry at the local, state, and national level.

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M E M B E R S  I N  T H E  N E W S

Affiliate Profile
Larry Maes, Hon. AIACC


The Southern California Ready Mixed Concrete Association provides information and education to design professionals, public works officials, contractors and end-users.


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Bauer and Wiley Architects
Strengthens Management Team with Promotion of Four AIA Members


Newport Beach, CA - Bauer and Wiley Architects of Newport Beach announced the promotion of four key team members to Senior Associate and Associate positions.


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Thomas P. Cox Architects, Inc. (TCA)
Announces Promotion and Additions to the Firm


Thomas P. Cox: Architects, Inc. (TCA) is pleased to announce the following promotions and additions to the Irvine-based architecture firm.


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Taylor & Associates Architects
Promotes Brad Smith, Assoc. AIA to Principal


Newport Beach, CA - Taylor & Associates Architects, located in Newport Beach, California, has recently promoted Brad Smith, IIDA, CID, Assoc. AIA, to principal.


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Robbins Jorgensen Christopher
Selected to Design Coronado's New $30 Million Community Center and City Hall


Newport Beach, CA - The City of Coronado has selected Newport Beach-based Robbins Jorgensen Christopher to provide planning and architectural design services for its new $30 million community center and city hall complex.


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Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.
Joins HomeAid Orange County's Latest Shelter Project


Irvine, CA - Pat Fuscoe, P.E., president of Fuscoe Engineering, Inc., and affiliate member of AIAOC, is pleased to join HomeAid Orange County’s latest shelter project: Mary’s Shelter IV, located in Santa Ana, California.


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O N  T H E  B O A R D S


Union Bank, Yorba Linda

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E D I T O R ' S  P A G E

Letters To the Editor Made Easy
-Elisa Garcia, Editor

Last month, AIAOC issued the brand new “e-zine” format of OC Architect.

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Dear Editor:

I am responding to the article in the current OC Architect titled "Icon Envy - I want my EMP" by Daniel Gehman, AIA

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A R T I C L E  S U M M A R Y

Legislative Day Report
-Andrew Cupples, AIA
Director of Government Affairs, 2003

On March 26, 2003, representatives of our Chapter including Jeff Gill, AIA, Kevin Fleming, AIA, Tom Nusbickel, AIA, Cheryl Steele, executive director, and myself attended Legislative Day in Sacramento sponsored by the AIA California Council (AIACC).

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Shades of Green
-Lauren Shadid

A product sales representative visits your office and is excited to tell you about their innovative “Green”, “Sustainable”, or “Environmental” product.

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Architecture and Environmentalism - Compatible?
-Michael Lehmberg, AIA

Some would say that the last ten years have seen a growing scientific consensus that we are living well beyond the levels our planet Earth can sustain.

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We're Not Ready for Sustainability
-Daniel P. Gehman, AIA

Are sustainable practices the province of the religious and the poor? Ask any family why they recycle.

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A Snapshot Intro to the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED™ Green Building Rating System
From Gensler Resources, Edited by Elisa Garcia, Assoc. AIA

U.S. Green Building Council:
The nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

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New/Reinstating Members
-as of April 16, 2003

AIA
David A. Streshinsky, AIA ,
   Carter & Burgess, Inc.

Associate AIA:
Steve Hutson, Assoc. AIA ,
   Thomas P. Cox: Architects, Inc.

Annie Lee, Assoc. AIA,
   Jacobs

Juan C. Moreno, Assoc. AIA,
   Southern California Edison
Daniel J. Ziese, Assoc. AIA,
   Dougherty + Dougherty Architects    LLP

Professional Affiliate:
Paul Chialdikas, PAL,
   Eldorado Stone

Robert Myers, PAL,
   Pacific Video Products

David R. Russell, PAL,
   QMH Architectural

Robert Sadeghi, PAL,
   The Ritz Companies

Reinstating
William C. Bethmann, AIA,
   KKE Architects, Inc.

Cynthia M. Childs, AIA,
   Cynthia Childs Architect

D.K. Do, AIA,
   DCI Pacific

Ralph W. Spargo, AIA,
   Standard Pacific

Rodolfo Laygo, Assoc. AIA,
   J.L. Patterson & Associates

International Associate AIA
Salameh S. Hourani, Int’l. Assoc.
   AIA, Hourani Engineering &
   Associates

Advancing to Emeritus
Oscar A. Arnoni, AIA-E,
   Villanueva/Arnoni Architects

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B O A R D  O F  D I R E C T O R S

President (2003)
Jeff Gill, AIA
(949) 553-1117    Fax: (949) 474-7056
e-mail: jgill@mcgarchitecture.com

Vice President/President-Elect (2003)
Kevin Fleming, AIA
(949) 646-9373   Fax: (949) 650-1262
e-mail: kfleming@tblurock.com

Secretary (2003-4)
Cynthia Mabus, AIA
(949) 646-9373   Fax: (949) 650-1262
e-mail: cmabus@taa1.com

Treasurer (2003)
James Wirick, AIA
(949) 261-1001   Fax: (949) 260-1190
e-mail: jwirick@lpainc.com

Director of Associates (2003)
Kevin Jennings, Assoc. AIA
(714) 503-3400   Fax: (714) 503-3988
e-mail: kevin.jennings@jacobs.com

Director of Communications (2003-4)
Eric Olsen, AIA
(949) 862-0270   Fax: (949) 862-0289
e-mail: eolsen@tca-arch.com

Director of Business Development
(2002-3)
Juan M. Zatarain, AIA
(714) 731-1140   Fax: (714) 731-1090
e-mail: juanz@rkzinc.com

Director of Design (2002-3)
John Somerville, Assoc. AIA
(714) 503-3465   Fax: (714) 503-3988
e-mail: john.somerville@jacobs.com

Director of Education (2003-4)
Shahzad Ghanbari, Ph.D.,
Int'l Assoc. AIA
(949) 250-0880 x14  
Fax: (949) 250-0882
e-mail: shazadg@westgroupdesigns.com

Director of Membership (2003-4)
Brian Pratt, AIA
(949) 645-8483  Fax: (949) 645-8739
e-mail: bpratt@bauerandwiley.com

Director of Professional Affairs
(2003-4)
Andrew Cupples, AIA
(714) 503-3400  Fax: (714) 503-3999
e-mail: andrew.cupples@jacobs.com

AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

AIAS President (2003-4)
Amanda Philips, AIAS
(714) 527-8848
e-mail: aphilips@sbcglobal.net

Society of Design Administration (2003)
Judy Merrill, SDA
(714) 540-5000   Fax: (714) 755-3013
e-mail: merrill@nadelarc.com

The Architecture Foundation
Paul Ruffing, AIA
Ph./Fax (949) 660-8062
e-mail: pjruffarch@aol.com

AIAOC CHAPTER STAFF

Executive Director
Cheryl Steele
(949) 675-8273  Fax: (949) 675-8256
e-mail: csteele@aiaoc.org

Director of Membership Services
Jill Rosoff
(949) 675-8273  Fax: (949) 675-8256
e-mail: jrosoff@aiaoc.org

Administrative Manager
Holly Gorrell
(949) 675-8273  Fax: (949) 675-8256
e-mail: hgorrell@aiaoc.org

STATE AND NATIONAL

AIA California Council Delegates
Jeff Gill, AIA
Kevin Fleming, AIA
Tom Nusbickel, AIA

AIA California Council
Robert Newsom, FAIA, President (2003)
Administration:
Paul W. Welch Jr., Hon. AIA,
Executive VP
(916) 448-9082  Fax: (916) 442-5346

AIA/The Institute
Thomas Penney, FAIA, President (2003)
Administration:
Norman L. Koonce, FAIA,
Executive VP/CEO
(202) 626-7300  Fax: (202) 626-8247

 

                 
 

 

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