AIA Rochester 2023 June Newsletter

AIA Rochester's June Code Session a Success!

Thank you Laura M. Cooney, AIA for last weeks Code Session (Accessibility Changes with the 2021 I-Codes and ICC /A117.1 - 2017 Standard) It was a great session with a 5 star rating! Join AIA Rochester for all our future continuing education session. Our programs are open to everyone so please feel free to share! Learn more >

CANstruction Rochester - 2023

Kick-off Meeting via Zoom

Join Ken Glazer, AIA for the virtual Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, June 21st at noon to kick off this year's Canstruction Rochester.

This year’s theme is…. Discovering Cans at the Strong. That means this year’s sculptures will all mimic something that exists within the walls of the Strong Museum of Play. Lots of great opportunities there and during the exhibit we will create a little treasure hunt for guests to find the matching exhibits. Email Ken @ [email protected] or Devin @ [email protected] to get the ZOOM link.

AIA Rochester President, Jay Woodcock, AIA attended the A'23 Conference in San Francisco representing our chapter.

AIA members selected 2025 President, Treasurer, and an At-large Director in San Francisco

2024 First Vice President/2025 President-elect

Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, from AIA San Francisco/AIA California was elected 2025 President-elect.

Lee served as AIA National Treasurer in 2020-2021. She was AIA California’s vice president of Communications & Public Affairs from 2011-2012. She is the only Fellow who has received both the National Associates Award and Young Architects Award and the only member to have served as the chair of the National Associates Committee and Young Architects Forum.

“We have the training our society so desperately needs to solve its most pressing challenges,” said Lee, who ran for president last year, and decided to run again because “the desire for transformation in our industry is so great, and I believe I’m the right leader to empower our members to meet the moment.”

Lee is the Global Head of Workspace Strategy and Innovation at Slack in San Francisco.

2024-2025 Treasurer

Heather Philip-O'Neal, AIA, from AIA New York Chapter/AIA New York was elected Treasurer.

2024- 2026 At-large Director

Latoya N. Kamdang, AIA, from AIA New York Chapter was elected At-large Director.

JUNE CES Program

Gaming in Architecture

June 27th @ 4PM

Join us on June 27th for a must see presentation by Greg Hale (Hale Technology in Practice). Members can register for FREE and non-members pay only $5.

During this presentation we will be discussing the many varied uses of gaming technologies in Architecture, from rendering to lighting and weather interactions, traffic simulations, and collaboration through VR. This technology has changed the landscape on how we can represent and experience our designs.

Course participants will step away with a basic knowledge of videogame engines, their uses in architecture, what types of software are available, the beginning steps to work with these engines and resources to guide them.

July CES Program - Creating Social Ambassadors

July 18th @ 12:00 (virtual)

Join us on July 18th for our second in a series of Business Development programs. Members can register for FREE and non-members pay only $5.

This one-hour training equips teams with tools to grow their own personal brand on social media and how to utilize organizations thought leadership & content. The session dives into what people want to see on LinkedIn and social media as a whole and how to be a part of that interaction in a way that positions leaders as brand ambassadors. The session also provides proven strategies to grow networks and enhance influence around areas of expertise.

Presented by Cass McCrory, expert leading enterprises & organizations like Accenture, Microsoft, TCS, SWBR and more through professional development training leverage social media. Register here!

August CES Program - A Re-Introduction to Networking

August 22nd @ 4PM (2 AIA LU's)

Members can register for FREE and non-members pay only $5.

A lot has changed in the last three years and it would be silly to think that we’re ready to jump right back in to the networking waters. In this 2 hour event we spend 1 hour together in a community workshop intended to help us get clear on the role networking can play in our lives today - in interactive experiences, we see firsthand the value in belonging, connecting, being seen and heard, and being of-service. And then we take those experiences on our own for another hour of play. We come together at the end to share our learnings.

Presented by Cass McCrory, expert leading enterprises & organizations like Accenture, Microsoft, TCS, SWBR and more through professional development training leverage social media. Register here!

Important Regulation Amendment from The New York State Department of State

Effective December 30, 2022

Amendment Aids in the Prevention of the Unauthorized Practice of Architecture and Engineering

The New York State Department of State recently amended its regulations concerning the minimum standards for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code. Effective December 30, 2022, pursuant to 19 NYCRR 1203.3(a)(3)(ix), code administration and enforcement agencies will require, where applicable, construction documents submitted as part of an application for a building permit to include, among other things evidence that the documents were prepared by a licensed and registered architect in accordance with Article 147 of the New York State Education Law or a licensed and registered professional engineer in accordance with Article 145 of the New York State Education Law and practice guidelines, including but not limited to:

the design professional’s seal which clearly and legibly shows both the design professional’s name and license number and is signed by the design professional whose name appears on the seal in such a manner that neither the name nor the number is obscured in any way
the design professional’s registration expiration date
the design professional’s firm name (if not a sole practitioner), and,
if the documents are submitted by a professional engineering firm and not a sole practitioner professional engineer, the firm’s Certificate of Authorization number.

A copy of the regulation may be accessed here.

Practice Guideline B.9 at https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/architecture/professional-practice/best-practices-for-working-drawings-and-specifications provides additional guidance to architects regarding title blocks on drawings.

Committee Highlight: COTE Committee

This month we are highlighting our Committee on the Environment (COTE) Committee.

The AIA Rochester Committee on the Environment (COTE) led by Mark Maddalina, AIA from SWBR is a committee working for architects, allied professionals, and the public to achieve climate action and climate justice through design. We believe that design excellence is the foundation of a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future. Our work promotes design strategies that empower all AIA members to realize the best social and environmental outcomes with the clients and the communities they serve.

Click here to view the Minutes of our June Meeting, and plan to join us for our next virtual meeting on August 1st!. You can register here and all are welcome!

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AIA's Resilience Tool Kit

Resilience design strategies play a crucial role in establishing secure, healthy, and sustainable communities. The Resilience Design Toolkit has been developed to assist architects in integrating resilience studies into their projects. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step process for seamlessly incorporating resilience design thinking into the overall design process.

The toolkit not only imparts architects with vital background information regarding the significance of resilience design but also equips them with the knowledge to adapt design methods to cater to the unique requirements of each project. Initially stemming from a research study conducted at HKS, the toolkit has undergone further refinement through collaboration with the AIA Resilience & Adaptation Advisory Group, resulting in a highly flexible and practical resource for integrating resilience thinking into project design. Learn more>

Join a Committee!

AIA Rochester offers many different opportunities for our members to engage in our chapter and the profession. We have many annual activities and active committees including: Design Awards, Golf, EDI, ERA (Emerging Professionals), COTE (Committee on the Environment), Women in Architecture, and more!

Check out our Opportunities Handbook which describes each of the committees and each Board of Directors position in detail, outlining commitment levels and responsibilities.

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Become a Partner!

AIA Rochester offers many different opportunities to support our members and the profession. Your partnership allows us to better support our members through opportunities for professional advancement, community involvement, and promoting design excellence in the built environment. Partnerships are open to architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, artists, and those in government, education, journalism, manufacturing industry, and other fields allied to architecture. Partnerships are based on a calendar year from January - December.

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AIA Rochester Members

Update your profile on AIA

My Account is live! We encourage our members to log into aia.org and click on “My Account” where you can manage your contact information, education and career details on their own. You can update your profile picture, name, address, phone numbers, social handles and more!

AIA Rochester uses the information from this to update our membership directory so help us keep your information correct!

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CSI Night - November 8, 2023

For 50 years CSI Night has been our region’s premier product show and networking event! CSI Night is a one-day exhibit to showcase your products and services. CSI Night is a convenient way to reach hundreds of the area’s architects, engineers, specifiers, interior designers, building owners, physical plant staff, purchasing agents, building officials, etc. at one time. We truly appreciate the continuous participation and positive comments from our exhibitors and guests.

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AIA Online University

Offering NEW HSW Courses on award-winning projects, building efficiencies, community design, sustainability, smart cities, and more. Learn new standards and best practices from leading architects, firms and innovators who are designing the future.

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AIA Contract Documents

Find the right construction document for you!

AIA construction documents and forms are now recognized as industry standard documents for architects, contractors, engineers, attorneys, owners and all other parties involved in a construction project.

Visit the American Institute of Architects website for more information on AIA Contract Documents and review purchasing options. Paper copies of some documents are available at our office to purchase.

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PARTNERS

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

TUESDAY and THURSDAY 9AM - 1PM

After these times we will be working remotely, so please email us

and we will be sure to follow up with you!

Location: Warner Castle, 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620

Phone: 585.232.7650 Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

Website: www.aiaroc.org

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