AIA Northwest & Pacific Region

2012 Conference Logo Design Competition

2011-11-30T16:23:00.000-08:00

2012 AIA Western Mountain Region & AIA Northwest Pacific Region Conference

Hosted by AIA Arizona
October 10‐13, 2012
Tucson, AZ
Theme: “Transformation 2012: Design and Practice in a Global Age”

Eligibility:

All AIA Western Mountain Region and AIA Northwest Pacific Region Architects and Associate

Members and AIAS Students of the Western Mountain and Northwest and Pacific Region

schools. Get the Full Eligibility Requirements and Entry Process PDF

Awards:

Winning design will be announced January 5, 2012

A $200.00 Cash Prize.

A Winner’s Certificate.

Exhibit of Logo with Winner’s Identification at the 2012 WMR Conference

The right to use the basic logo and identify him/herself as the logo designer.

Jurors:

Logo to be selected by the 2012 WMR/NWP Conference Planning Committee

Timeline:

Call for Entries: November 21, 2011

Deadline for Entries: December 15, 2011 (5:00 pm Arizona time)

Announcement of Winning Design: January 5, 2012

Entries must be submitted by email to Tina at AIA Arizona

2010 Medal of Honor Winner Announced

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On behalf of the jury for the 2010 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Medal of Honor, we are pleased to announce this year's recipient: Bill Bain, FAIA, of NBBJ Seattle.

This year the AIA NW & Pacific region received many outstanding nominations. However, it was Bill Bain's unparalleled leadership, impact on the architectural profession in the region, and his history of service that profoundly impressed the jury this year; making Bill their unanimous selection for this honor.

Norman Strong, FAIA, had this to say about Bain's nomination.

"Our Region is deep with architects as leaders that have been a force for our profession for many years and for years to come. As the 2010 Chair of the Medal of Honor Committee, I am very proud to announce Bill Bain, FAIA as the recipient of the 2010 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Medal of Honor. His record of contributions to both the AIA and our profession is both a humbling and inspirational experience. I speak for the entire Committee in saying CONGATULATIONS to Bill for recognition well deserved. We all look forward to hearing Bill's story at the Regional conference in Eugene! I hope you can join us."

Bain has been instrumental to the AIA in the Region. He served as President of AIA Seattle and AIA Washington Council; President of the AIA Northwest Regional Architectural Foundation; Chair of the AIA Northwest Regional Student-Professional Fund; and a co-commissioner of AIA Seattle's 100-year anniversary celebration.

Please join us this year, October 13-16, at the AIA NW & Pacific Region Conference to celebrate and recognize Bill Bain, FAIA as the 2010 Region's Medal of Honor recipient.

Honored AIA Member Passes

2009-07-27T14:53:00.001-07:00

Evan Cruthers, FAIA, retired President and CEO of Media Five Ltd., passed away after a long illness in Port Angeles, Washington, on July 23, 2009.

Cruthers was greatly involved in AIA activities. In 1987 he served as the President of the Hawaii Component; in 1990 became a member of the AIA National Board; and in 1991 was elected Region Director at the Whistler, B.C. Region Conference. He served alongside James R. McGranahan, FAIA as junior director. In 1993 he assumed the position of senior director.

For 28 years Cruthers worked for Media Five Architectural firm. He started there in 1972 and retired as President and CEO in 2000. Cruthers was the catalyst for the firm’s international growth into Japan, Australia and California. With his work on the USS Arizona Hall, Cruthers was one of the first architects to recognize sustainability. He will be deeply missed.

Cruthers is survived by his wife and family. Donations may be made in his name to 1st Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles, 139 W. 8th Street, Port Angeles, Washington 98632.

A Report for the Associate Membership of the AIA NW & Pacific Region

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by, Regional Associate Director, Yolanda Santiago Lettieri, AIA, NCARB
yolisfbay@gmail.com

Scholarships and Deadlines
1. NCARB’s 6-Month Rule goes into effect July 1st! For interns who have NOT begun a record after this date, the 6-Month Rule goes into effect upon registering with NCARB for IDP. If you already have an IDP record, the 6-Month Rule goes into effect July 1, 2010. For more info: http://www.ncarb.org/idp/SixMonRul.html For all IDP record holders, however, paper verification forms (Form 123), will NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED after July 1st, 2009. To apply for a new record http://www.ncarb.org/idp/GettingStarted_EV.html

2. As of July 1, 2009, all NCARB ARE candidates will be switching over to ARE version 4.0, if the exams have not been completed and passed by that date. For more information on the new exam format: http://www.ncarb.org/ARE/index.html

3. The next deadline for the IDP Firm Award and IDP Outstanding Firm Awards is July 15, 2009. For more information: http://www.aia.org/idp_outstandingfirm_default

4. The College of Fellows established a scholarship to develop Emerging Professionals and Young Architects in local components. Proposal programs should encompass mentoring, ARE, or IDP initiatives. The maximum scholarship available is $10,000. The College of Fellows Emerging Professionals Component Grants deadline for submissions is August 13, 2009. More information can be found here: http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab025030.pdf

Licensure News: IDP and ARE
1. NCARB has recently added a “Security and Development Fee” to all ARE sections, starting October 1, 2009. This is due to the security violations from candidates disclosing exam content over the internet in the past few months. For more information: http://www.ncarb.org/newsclips/2009/jun09_2.html. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) available here: http://www.ncarb.org/newsclips/2009/jun09_3.html

National Associates Committee
1.The NAC has developed an Intern Titling Survey. Please participate! How do you want to be called, and what can you be called, in your state? We want to know. Please log on to: http://info.aia.orgaiarchitectthisweek09/0522/0522rc_eptitling.cfm

Local Emerging Professionals Groups
1. Are there any programs going on in your area regarding the economy and how it affects interns? Please contact Yolanda Santiago Lettieri if you do have a program, or upcoming event with a related topic and send a flyer or a quick summary of the program, so it may be heard nationally.

2. We would like to hear from you! What is your chapter Emerging Professionals Group doing in your local area? Please email Ms. Lettieri regarding any programs you’re interested in sharing with the rest of the region. The National Associates Committee is looking to provide a program at the 2010 AIA Grassroots & Leadership Conference presenting best practices for involvement in the AIA, pro-bono work, and community outreach by Emerging Professionals. Please send an email with any programs your group is doing! yolisfbay@gmail.com

Grassroots Letter of Appreciation

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In a recent email to the AIA Board EVP/CEO Chris McEntee noted the following, “As Grassroots comes to an end, I want to tell you that the level of energy, commitment and excitement among attendees was as high as I have ever seen. Despite the economic challenges our members face – or perhaps because of them – AIA leaders are ready to stand up for the profession and ensure that economic recovery empowers architects to rebuild and renew the country.”

We have an opportunity to turn our unique skills into influence and have a very real impact in moving the country forward.

As a follow up we, the leaders of each Chapter in the Northwest & Pacific Region, need to capitalize on last week’s success and build for the future with our Congressional delegations.

We believe that timely letters of appreciation to the leaders with whom we met, or the staff members where appropriate, should be sent if they haven’t already.

As a region we need to work together. It is not enough to limit our efforts to the once a year appearance at Grassroots. We need to follow through with our representatives, work with them when they are back in their districts, and maintain contact and availability as much as possible.

Thank you all for your participation and efforts last week as well as with the hard work of following up.

Pat Onishi, AIA, Senior Director
Douglas Benson, AIA, Junior Director
Northwest and Pacific Region AIA

Oregon Architect Details Annual Meeting

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Randy Nishimura, AIA, is an architect that lives and works in Eugene, Oregon. He has attended many AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Annual Conferences and he had a lot to say about this year’s experience.

“I’ve always returned from AIA conferences and conventions energized, informed, and eager to share what I’ve learned. The 2008 AIA Northwest and Pacific Regional Conference was no exception ...diversity was on ample display in Honolulu, as over 400 conference registrants reflected the geographic and cultural expanse of the components of the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region.”

To read more about the Region Annual Conference click here.