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1.  Message from AIAMI President Harry Terpstra, AIA

Well, we are back and trying to catch up on our work after an historic weekend at the Mid Summer Conference. I say historic because this was the first time we have held a joint conference with Michigan Chapter of AGC and AGC Greater Detroit Chapter. We had many opportunities for fellowship and learning from each other.

After our AIAMI business meeting, a panel discussion titled “Walk a Day in My Shoes” provided architects and contractors with greater appreciation of both the different and similar challenges we each face. This was followed by an interesting presentation by Harry Mashburn, chairman of the AGC National Building Division. Although many of us work regularly with contractors who are members of AGC, this was a great chance for us to become more familiar with their members and their organization.

Attendees I spoke to had very positive comments about this first joint conference with AGC. It was a pleasure to meet and share ideas with Michigan AGC President Rex Bell and AGC Greater Detroit Chairman James Cole. We welcome your thoughts about continuing this relationship as we begin planning for next year’s event.

While this was a joint event, AIAMI conducted its regular Board and business meetings. We were fortunate to have 2006 AIA President Kate Schwennsen, FAIA share her thoughts about the coming year. It is always a pleasure to talk to Kate; her enthusiasm is contagious.

Tom Mathison, FAIA and Celeste Novak , AIA provided an update on the National AIA Board. Other official business included approval of AIAM bylaw provisions and introduction of the 2006 AIAMI Executive Committee as follows:

2006 AIAMI President Jeff Hausman, AIA presented a comprehensive outline of his plans for next year. Both Jeff and VP Dennis King, FAIA have contributed a great deal to our organization this year; and based on their planning efforts we should be in good hands for the next few years. Looking forward, Dennis has some unique but exciting challenges for 2007 with the AIA sesquicentennial (150 years) and our own 120^th anniversary coming in that same year. I am sure both Jeff and Dennis welcome your ideas and certainly will appreciate your support.

Your AIAMI board has had a busy year with significant progress in a number of areas. The Mentoring Task Force, chaired by Bob Daverman, AIA, has been developing a plan to maintain the mentoring program started by Tom Mathison, FAIA. The goal is to identify who will take over this important program after this school year. It is amazing to hear of the time required to keep this worthwhile project going; and Tom has done a wonderful job.

We also heard reports from our Government Affairs Committee and updates on current legislative issues including the interior design bills. Watch for more information on this in the near future. Reports on the development of a Financial Strategic Plan, Website updates and the work on the Beaubien House also were presented. While we are making progress, we still have much to do and your thoughts, ideas and support are very important to our success.

The AIA Michigan Bylaws revisions were passed at the AIA Michigan Business Meeting on August 5th. To view the new bylaws please check the website www.aiami.com.

2. Architects We Knew: Visioning Detroit

3. Design Retreat: This is “Business” at its Most Casual

4. 13th Annual Educational Facilities Conference Moves to New Venue

This two-day event for architects, engineers, educational planners, school administrators, construction managers, and others provides the latest on planning, designing, constructing and maintaining educational facilities. The Oct. 6-7 conference will take place at the beautiful Grand Traverse Resort in Acme; a pre-conference best-ball golf scramble is slated for Oct. 5 on the resort’s Wolverine course. Access more information or register online, or call 313-965-4100.

5. Annual ESD Awards Presented at Wintergarden

Seven projects won accolades at the prestigious ESD Construction and Design Awards program, presented June 21 at the GM Wintergarden in Detroit. The list of projects, owners, architects and contractors follows:

6. Blue Cross Announces Lowest Rate Increase in 10 Years

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan says it will hold its statewide average premium increase to just 4 percent for small groups (under 100 employees) that renew coverage between October 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005 in its PPO and Traditional fee-for-service products. Read more.

7. First Stamps of Modern Architecture Released

During the first general session of the AIA 2005 National Convention and Design Expo on May 19 in Las Vegas, the U.S. Post Office honored “Masterworks of Modern American Architecture” by releasing a set of 12 stamps that exemplify the best in modern architectural design. Purchase a framed set through the AIA Bookstore, or take a peek at various items available from the USPS online store.

8. Firm News

New Positions

The Christman Company: Paul Jacob, AIA to the manager of project planning … DSA Architects: Darrin Daguanno, AIA as project designer … JJR: Peter Bridge returns as network technician II … Albert Kahn Associates: Kimberly Whitt as director of business development … Lord, Aeck & Sargent: Eric Hill, PhD, FAIA as principal … Ruby and Associates: David Watt, PE as assistant project engineer; David Whirret is the firm’s new manager of business development and Todd Lackey, EIT, David Walenga, EIT, and Andrew Twarek as staff engineers … URS Corp.: Ronald Henry, AIA, NCARB as facilities business line director … Yamasaki Associates, Inc.: Raviprakash Dhyani, AIA and Thomas Stecker, AIA, ASID as project architects.

Awards, Recongnitions

At its recent employee “Celebration” event, HarleyEllis presented a Quality Customer Award to DTE Energy. The firm has worked with DTE Energy for nearly 40 years.

Correction

An outdated firm news item was mistakenly included in the June newsletter. Currently, Ronald Boezwinkle, AIA, works with Design Plus Inc. and Lisa Demankowksi, AIA, is with NJB Architects Inc.

9. Grapevine

To find out more about the benefits of quickly communicating 3D visions right at the start of a project, read HarleyEllis’ article, “The Power of a Shared Vision” authored by John Bogner, AIA. To request a copy, e-mail Judy Little … JJR’s Dan Williams, ASLA has been named president elect for the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Landscape Architects for 2005 and will become chapter president in 2006 … The Engineering Society of Detroit presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to John Banicki, PE, FESD of Testing Engineers & Consultants… Barton Malow President and CEO Ben C. Maibach will receive Michigan State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award in October … Michigan architect Gene Hopkins, FAIA was recently named alternate member to the Union of International Architects … MSPE’s new president is Barry Buschmann, PE of The Mannik & Smith Group in Monroe … Murray Arnott, a specialist in log home design for more than 20 years, has published his first book, ON DESIGN, Designing a Better Log Home.

Projects Sought :
Rizzoli/Universe book featuring new designs in single family residential architecture in urban, lake, rural or vacation settings, in the Great Lakes states and Canada. Architecture should stand on its own as vernacular, regional, traditional modern, contemporary or innovative. The book is scheduled for release in November 2006. Please send notes of interest only to Linda Leigh Paul media@ipns.com phone: 503.635.7797. Mailing Address: 10 Wheatherstone, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-1916

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Highlights of Upcoming AIA Michigan & Chapter Events

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