Issue CXXXVI
Nov 26, 2008
Greetings !
In this issue, you'll read:
Architects Leading the Sustainable Evolution
AIA Central States Region Emerging Professionals Website
Seeking Associate Representation for Central States Region
Associate Members! Get More Out of the AIA by Joining a Free Knowledge Community
Request for Proposals - Design Standards Phase
AIA Nebraska Seeking Disaster Assistance State Coordinator
ARE 4.0 Study Guides @ the UNO Library
USGBC Flatwater Chapter Launches Regional Products and Services Resource Guide
Author seeking suggestions for book on barn conversions/restorations
Calendar of Events
Architects Leading the Sustainable Evolution All qualifying courses in sustainable design offered by AIA Continuing Education System (CES) Registered Providers will be identified as such, as are those courses and programs that carry HSW learning units. The AIA/CES team is working with our providers to offer members more education opportunities to fulfill this new requirement—including education opportunities that qualify for sustainable design learning units during the AIA National Convention. You may also report programs offered by non-AIA/CES-registered providers that meet the sustainable design qualifying criteria through the Structured Self-Report Program. Remember, however, that self-designed educational activities do not qualify for either SD or HSW learning units.If you have questions regarding the new sustainable design education requirements, please contact AIA Continuing Education at SDCE@aia.org. AIA Knowledge Communities are a free and easy way to customize and maximize your Associate AIA membership. Knowledge Communities are networks of people, like you, who are ambitious, intelligent, and passionate about their work. They're tied together—not by age, background, or experience, but by shared common interests. AIA Associate members can 2009 Knowledge Community Conference Scholarship (up to $1,000 reimbursement to attend any 2009 Knowledge Community conference) Six other lucky winners will receive a new iPod® Nano. You must be an Associate AIA member and The selected bidder will technically be contracting with the Department, an agency of the State of Nebraska, although the selection process is being managed, controlled, and under the auspices of the Commission. This informal bidding process will begin November 14, 2008, and will close at 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, December 5, 2008. The selected proposal will be decided upon by December 15, 2008, and the selected contractor will be informed of the selection. Please forward your qualifications and letter of interest to AIA Nebraska, PO Box 80045, Lincoln, NE 68501 or send to Sara Kay at skay2@unl.edu, 402.472.1456. Deadline is December 5. If you are interested in listing products in this spreadsheet, NOTE TO ALL RESOURCE GUIDE USERS: The Flatwater Chapter Resource Guide is intended to be used as research tool for local community members interested in finding out more about sustainable products and services in their area. The manufacturers and service providers included in the resource guide are not endorsed by the USGBC or the Flatwater Chapter, nor does the USGBC guarantee any manufacturer claim regarding their products or services. The list will be updated in an on-going manner, so please check back for the most current information. YAF - Holiday @ the Homy, Friday, Dec 5, 2008, 5 - 7 pm - Homey Inn - 1510 N. Saddle Creek Road, Omaha Lincoln's newest National Register district: The Boulevards Historic District, Tuesday, Dec 9, 2008 - Preservation Association of Lincoln Brown Bag: Ed Zimmer will focus on the land development innovations, architecture, and landscape architecture of Sheridan Boulevard and its environs, from South Street to Calvert Street, and from the Rock Island Trail to Irving Middle School. The Lincoln Planning Department recently submitted a National Register nomination for 1250 properties and 450 acres of south-central Lincoln, a nomination which is in the final stages of review for listing on the National Register. AIA Iowa and the Energy Center of Wisconsin would like to introduce you to eQUEST…the Quick Energy Simulation Tool. eQUEST allows it’s users to perform detailed analysis of state-of-the-art building design technologies using today’s most sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques. Learn more about eQUEST at the next AIA Iowa Professional Development Seminar on December 9th at the Hotel Fort Des Moines from 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. You will earn 6.5 AIA/CES Learning Units in Health, Safety & Welfare. Presenter is Lee DeBaillie, PE, LEED AP. Cost is $199 for members and $229 for nonmembers by December 2nd. Basic Prestressed Concrete Design Seminar - December 11, 2008, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Bellevue Settle Inn & Suites, 2105 Pratt, Bellevue, NE. Engineers and design professionals will gain a solid understanding of prestressed concrete design by utilizing a specific design example. The PCI Design Handbook, 6th edition, will be explored as a tool for designing precast and prestressed concrete structures. Hosted at a precast plant, this interactive seminar will integrate a plant tour, providing participants with a clear understanding of design concepts and fabrication considerations. This seminar is geared toward professionals who have not completed a college-level course on prestressed concrete design but have a basic understanding of reinforced concrete design.Continuing Education Credits: Attendees will earn 7.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) or 7.5 HSW-Learning Units (LU). A certificate will be provided at the conclusion of the seminar. Seminar Benefits: This fee includes a copy of the PCI Design Handbook, 6th edition, new book, a CD of the handbook, seminar notes, breaks, and lunch. Participants will also receive a FREE one-year individual PCI Membership (for new members only, please). Registration Fee: Includes Class Notes and the PCI Design Handbook, 6th Edition
Sir Winston Churchill once said, “We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” At no other time have these words been more poignant than they are today. Our environment is a precious resource, and we, as designers of projects that have an impact on the environment, share a responsibility for maintaining an awareness of, and proficiency in, the ever-expanding field of sustainable design. In response to these new demands the AIA Board voted to modify the AIA’s annual education requirements to include a minimum four hours of education in sustainable design (SD). A reminder, beginning in January 2009, four of your required 18 annual learning units must focus on sustainable design. Learning units that qualify for sustainable design will also apply to the annual health, safety, and welfare (HSW) requirement.
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AIA Central States Region Emerging Professionals Website
The AIA Central States Region Emerging Professionals Committee have been charged with the task of discovering the challenges and supporting the needs of its associate and emerging professional members. Communication and platforms for networking information have arisen as the fundamental necessities to offer support. To accommodate this, our committee has created a website dedicated to the Central States Emerging Professionals, and developing welcome packets contained in the website. The information on the website is geared to help the region better retain our young talent. The website provides topics from “The Path to Licensure” with NCARB, IDP and ARE information, mentorship resources, as well as “Why Stay in the Central States”. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Katie Harms kharms@opnarchitects.com or Stacey Zwettler Keller szkeller@TreanorArchitects.com
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Seeking Associate Representation for Central States RegionAIA Nebraska has the opportunity to select an Associate Member to serve on the Central States Region Board of Directors. This is an excellent position for an individual to assist in spearheading programs for the associates in the region - a 2 year position with some travel. A link to the responsibilities is attached. We ask that candidates are in the process of becoming licensed. If you are interested in serving in this capacity please forward a letter of interest and qualifications to the AIA Nebraska Board of Directors by December 5. AIA NE Board of Directors, P.O. Box 80045, Lincoln, NE 68508. Questions - 402.472.1465 or skay2@unl.edu.
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Associate Members! Get More Out of the AIA by Joining a Free Knowledge Community
Sign up before December 10 to be entered in the Associates’ sweepstakes
ARE Study Guide (complete exam study guide and prep package)
Sony PlayStation®3 (with Dual Shock Controller, Blue-Ray Disc Remote, and Planet Earth).
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Request for Proposals - Design Standards Phase
The Nebraska Innovation Zone Commission ("NIZC" or the "Commission") and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development ("Department"), are jointly seeking proposals to develop written design standards as part of the Commission's objective to complete the next phase of work for the Commission's Regional Comprehensive Plan. The Phase I Study was recently completed and the Commission is now ready for the next phase of Plan development for the Interstate 80 corridor region, with the Nebraska targeted counties being: Sarpy, Saunders, Cass, Douglas, Washington and Lancaster. For additional information.
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AIA Nebraska Seeking Disaster Assistance State Coordinator
Requirements and Responsibilities of AIA Disaster Assistance State CoordinatorsBe an AIA member
Serve for 3 to 5 years
Take AIA on-line training course (2 hour)
Establish/maintain relationship with state Emergency Management Organization (EMO)
Establish a state core group of volunteers
Execute and maintain the component kit
Maintain contact with Regional Director and National AIA (Center for Communities by Design)
Enable local component coordinators if you have local groups
Identify and train a replacement
Lead the effort to develop a volunteer roster
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ARE 4.0 Study Guides @ the UNO Library
AIA Omaha and AIA NE have donated one complete set of Kaplan ARE 4.0 Study Guides to the UNO Library. This includes 8 study books, 7 practice vignette books, 6 question and answer books, and 6 sets of flashcards. In order to check out the study guides you will either need to be a student at UNO, or you will need to purchase a one year “Community User” library card for $25. All sections have been placed on reserve and can be checked out of the library for seven days. If you have any questions, contact bsoukup@cwparchitects.com for help.
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USGBC Flatwater Chapter Launches Regional Products and Services Resource Guide 
The Flatwater Chapter's Regional Products and Services Resource Guide was created to help not only teams seeking LEED certification, but building owners, designers, contractors, and facility managers alike find sustainable building products right here in the heartland. It includes product vendors and green service providers within a 500 mile radius of the Omaha metropolitan area.
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Author seeking suggestions for book on barn conversions/restorations
Published author of upcoming book on barn conversions and restorations wishes to locate appropriate architects . Published works will receive a wide audience as the coffee table book will be internationally distributed and published by Schiffer Books in early 2010. Architects/builders/designers are given credit and listed in the book's resource guide. Please address interest or questions to Ashley Rooney at earooney@rcn.com: E. Ashley Rooney, 20 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 02420, 781-861-9511.
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Calendar of Events 
Calendar of Events
$175.00/person. Registration is limited to only 25 attendees. For seminar information, contact Mike Johnsrud at mike@midwestprecast.com or 952-806-9997. For registration questions, contact Danielle Lang at dlang@pci.org or 312-360-3212.
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