11.12.2012

NAC Forward - Call for Submissions

The scholarly journal, Forward, is produced by the National Associates Committee to provide a voice for Associate AIA members within the Institute. The Forward publication staff strives to inform the members about provocative issues facing the profession of architecture today.

The National Associates Committee (NAC) Forward welcomes the submission of essays and projects to publish in their bi-annual design journal. If you are interested in participating please contact the Forward Director.
For more information, please review the Forward 212: Craft Submission Guidelines
Visit the NAC Forward webpage at www.aia.org/NACForward

Due: Friday, February 15, 2013

YAF Connection - Call for Submissions

The YAF Connection is the official e-Magazine for young architects produced by the Young Architects Forum. Each edition includes articles on leadership, mentorship, and fellowship as well as book reviews by young architects. The YAF Connection is a bimonthly publication.

Are you an emerging professional and have a desire to be heard? The AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) Connection Editorial Committee is actively seeking content for inclusion in upcoming issues and would like your input.

Additional Volunteer Opportunties are Available: YAF Connection Editorial Committee, Young Architects Award Book Editorial Committee
Visit the YAF Connection webpage at www.aia.org/YAFConnection

Due: Saturday, December 1, 2012

9.27.2012

BLDG BLOG

BLDG BLOG Architectural Conjecture, Urban Speculation & Landscape Futures

Great blog started 2004. Now has an associated book The BLDGBLOG book by blog creator and former editor of Dwell Mag. The book is described to offers an enthusiastic, idea-filled guide to the future of architecture, with stunning images.

Approaching Net Zero

Tacoma/Olympia Workshop - Approaching Net Zero

Friday October 19

8:00 - 10:00 am

UW Tacoma

Hear from a distinguished panel of presenters what energy reduction strategies actually work best. The Tacoma/Olympia branch of Cascadia Green Building Council has assembled campus managers throughout South Puget Sound who manage multiple buildings, compare costs, and keep track of energy use by building. This is an opportunity to review energy conserving strategies from theory to practice and understand what works.

Speakers:

Michael Knaack, Bethel School District Energy Manager

Brian Haugk, Principal and engaged project manager at Hargis Engineers

Jim Hansen, Director of Construction and Planning for Bethel Public Schools

Joel Loveland, Professor of Architecture and the Director of the Integrated Design Lab in the School of Architecture, College of Built Environments, University of Washington

UWT Facilities manager tba

Moderator: Bonnie Meyer, Olympia School District, Resource Conservation Manager

Registration for this event Here.

Please note that space is limited.

MetroParks Tacoma Budget Open House Tonight

Thursday, September 27
6pm
Metro Parks Headquarters, Board Room
4702 S. 19th St.

This is an opportunity to learn about Metro Parks Tacoma's program and services budget development process, prior to the Executive Director's presentation of his recommended budget to the Board of Commissioners in October.

Open House attendees will learn how the District's Strategic Plan and ongoing community engagement process help guide decisions about funding. Our ongoing outreach processes, community and user surveys, Neighborhood Councils, and Board Appointed Citizen Advisory Councils are all avenues for citizens to help shape the Metro Parks' system of park and recreation services which you'll learn more about during the Budget Open House.

While proactive fiscal management and voter support for a levy lid-lift two years ago have helped the district maintain a healthy mix of services and programs, there are offsetting factors outside of the district's control which directly impact budget capacity.

Declining property tax assessments translate to a direct reduction in operating revenues that support the district's core programs and services.
Increased cost of insurance coverage for protection of our park system assets and for healthcare coverages influence overall capacity.
Unknowns as to the level of investment that will continue to be made in park and recreation programs and services, which have historically received support under contract or through grants from the City of Tacoma.

October 29th @ 6PM is your chance to participate in the process. They will be holding a Public Meeting at the Metro Parks Headquarters board room for citizens to provide formal comment to the Metro Parks board regarding the recommended budget. This is the first of two Public Hearings. The second is scheduled for November 26th same time same place.

Optional opportunities for input:
If you are unable to attend either of the Public Hearings, and would like to provide input to the Board prior to adoption of the budget, comments may be sent via email.

Get contact information for the Board of Park Commissioners

General inquiries or comments regarding the budget or any Metro Parks programs or services can be directed to: info@tacomaparks.com.

9.20.2012

Conversations RE: Tacoma on TV Tacoma

Conversations RE: Tacoma on TV Tacoma

September 20^th, 2012 Ko Wibowo, president of the AIA and instrumental in getting the Conversations RE: Tacoma lecture series going was interviewed about the series for TV Tacoma. Video of the interview is available at the City of Tacoma’s website as part of the Cityline Program - http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=10248

Direct link to video download (requires windows media player to access):

September 20, 2012
On this show: 2012 Conversations RE: Tacoma, Tacoma Moon Festival, Neighborhood Councils 20th Anniversary, Nisqually Watershed Festival.