March, 2019
Partner Spotlight:
AIA College of Fellows
The American Institute of Architects recently elevated 115 member-architects to its prestigious College of Fellows, in recognition of their significant contributions to the architecture profession. The NAAB congratulates all of the new Fellows and gives a special shout-out to the following individuals who have been longtime volunteers with the NAAB:

  • Terry Lee Allers, FAIA
  • Lisa M. Chronister, FAIA
  • Thomas Fowler IV, FAIA
  • Mitra Kanaani, FAIA

We also congratulate two individuals currently serving on a collateral board:

  • Francisco J. Rodriguez-Suarez, FAIA (ACSA)
  • Patrick P. Panetta, FAIA (AIA)

The official press release and full list of new Fellows is here .

Remembering Donald P. Schlegel, FAIA
The NAAB would like to express its condolences to the friends and family of Don Schlegel, who died on February 10, 2019, at his Albuquerque home at the age of 92. A former NAAB president (1980–81), Schlegel enjoyed a long career as an educator at the University of New Mexico, where he served as chair of the Department of Architecture. In a recent article in the Albuquerque Journal , Dean Geraldine Forbes Isais said that “Schlegel was the foundation for the formation of the UNM School of Architecture and Planning.” Both the profession and the NAAB are better off because of his leadership. 
A Special Invitation to All Past Presidents
of the NAAB
The NAAB is pleased to announce the formation of the NAAB Past Presidents Council. Our goal is to leverage the experience and knowledge of this group as we chart future directions and to build on our historic strengths. This group will meet biannually, alternating in the spring between the ACSA Annual Meeting and the AIA Conference on Architecture, and in the fall via conference call. 

President Kevin Flynn, FAIA, looks forward to hosting the second meeting of the council at the ACSA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, March 28–30. All past presidents of the NAAB who are attending the annual meeting are invited to join this private gathering on Saturday, March 30, at 2:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room on the 26th floor of the Westin Pittsburgh. 

Past presidents should watch for more from us as this exciting initiative unfolds and also be thinking about how to engage meaningfully. This will be a wonderful opportunity for these leaders to share their wisdom, passion, and talent with the organization they helped to build!
NCARB’s New Office
The NAAB would like to wish NCARB a successful and stress-free office relocation! If you didn’t receive the announcement, their new office address is:

NCARB
1401 H Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005