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L-R: Mehrnoush Arsanjani, FAIA | Karl Backus, FAIA | Hans Baldauf, FAIA | Bob Bracamonte, FAIA | Jim Jennings, FAIA | Mark R. Miller, FAIA | Naomi Miroglio, FAIA | Glenn Rescalvo, FAIA
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AIASF is excited to announce that the 2016 Jury of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated eight local chapter members to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession. The new Fellows will be honored at an investiture ceremony at the 2016 National AIA Convention in Philadelphia. Please extend your congratulations to your peers on their outstanding achievement.
The eight AIASF members elevated to Fellow are:
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- Mehrnoush Arsanjani, FAIA, Polytech Associates Inc.
- Karl Backus, FAIA, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
- Hans Baldauf, FAIA, BCV Architects
- Bob Bracamonte, FAIA, Perkins+Will
- Jim Jennings, FAIA, Jim Jennings Architecture
- Mark R. Miller, FAIA, MKThink
- Naomi Miroglio, FAIA, Architectural Resources Group
- Glenn Rescalvo, FAIA, Handel Architects
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We would also like to acknowledge the dedicated work of our local Fellowship Nominating Committee who have spent countless hours working with our members on their fellowship process. A big thank you to:
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- David Meckel, FAIA (Chair)
- Paul Adamson, FAIA
- Marc L'Italien, FAIA
- Marsha Maytum, FAIA
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- Ed Ong, FAIA
- Dennis Paoletti, FAIA
- Ruth Todd, FAIA
- Doug Tom, FAIA
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For more information about the Fellowship program, visit http://aiasf.org/about/fellowship/.
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2015 Architecture and the City festival Opening Party | Zinc Details | © Dirk Wyse
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AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design invite you to submit programs for this year's Architecture and the City festival. Focusing on the theme of Resilient City: Strength by Design, the festival aims to explore how architecture and design arts can pro-actively respond to urban resiliency challenges. We will incorporate perspectives from government, non-profit allies, professionals and neighbors – particularly those who have been historically unrepresented and are vulnerable – as we investigate San Francisco’s environmental, social and economic sustainability. Programs will explore on-going efforts and create opportunities for development of new, actionable solutions with the goal of facilitating a dialogue that empowers our community to address chronic stresses and acute shocks in innovative, equitable and inspiring ways.
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AIA San Francisco is seeking creative artwork to feature in the upcoming exhibition In_Sight On_Site: Beyond Function. Submissions can range from sketches, paintings, drawings and photography to jewelry, sculpture, furniture, and multimedia installations. This is an opportunity for architects and designers to showcase their talents beyond their design concepts for the built environment. Through this curated exhibition, AIASF aims to highlight the richness and diversity of the local interdisciplinary design community. Jury to be announced later this February.
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The Future of Affordable Housing in San Francisco
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388 Fulton Street | David Baker Architects | © David Baker Architects
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The conversation about creative solutions to affordable housing in San Francisco continues daily including the panel discussion on prefabrication construction hosted in partnership with SPUR and the San Francisco Housing Coalition last week. Although the benefits appear promising in our quest to build quickly, panelists also voiced concerns about the sustainability and application of this construction method when addressing larger building units. It takes away from the creative flexibility that designers bring to the process.
The concept of micro-units, offered as another solution to affordable housing, continues to circulate and take root in the city, including the near completion of 388 Fulton Street by David Baker Architects which will feature 350 square foot units. While less space and more units can also help to decrease the housing shortage, it is also not a workable arrangement for everyone.
Another opportunity on the negotiating table is the latest debate surrounding the Affordable Housing Bonus Program (AHBP), the current effort by the San Francisco Planning Department to address the city's goal to increase its housing supply. Under this program, developers would be offered incentives or development bonuses, such as increased density, to include more affordable housing for very-low, low, moderate, and middle-income households. The AHBP would help to alleviate the current housing situation and allow residents to continue to live and work in the city they call home. Architects are uniquely positioned to show that slightly taller buildings can have a positive impact on neighborhoods through sensitive design that complements the existing neighborhood fabric.
San Francisco is at the forefront of award-winning, innovative design and together can advance the possibilities available to address our housing crisis while maintaining the City's distinguished character.
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- Earlier this month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed Supervisor Scott Wiener’s legislation to make affordable housing exempt from the conditional use process required by the Planning Commission.
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- The next version of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®), ARE 5.0, will include six divisions with test durations ranging between three and a half to five hours—a substantial decrease from ARE 4.0. Each division will include at least 80 questions, one to two case studies, and incorporate new testing technologies. Click here for the latest from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
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- The AIA Economic Profile contains great data on California-specific building facts and economic trends. View the document here (current as of January 29th, 2016).
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- Oakland-based HKIT Architects is pleased to announce that Jeff Evans, John Frando, Christophe Laverne, and Paul McElwee have been named Principals in the firm. In business for more than 68 years, HKIT Architects is expanding its leadership team to better serve their clients. In addition to their contributions to architectural work, these new principals bring tremendous value to the culture of collaboration that is the foundation of HKIT's practice.
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- The Re-defining Home: Home Today, Home Tomorrow design challenge focused on universal design is accepting entries now through April 29, 2016! The nationwide competition, presented by AARP, AARP Foundation, Home Matters® and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, aims to address the future housing needs for millions of Americans to grow-in-place. Three winning design teams will share $18,000 in prizes for their innovative designs and will receive nationwide exposure for their vision. The first place winning design will be incorporated into a real home. Visit: http://bit.ly/1jg5R1t
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- AIA San Francisco is participating in PlayHouzz 2016, a charitable playhouse design contest and showcase sponsored by Houzz and AIA to highlight imaginative play and adventure. The winning design will be built and prominently featured at AIA Convention 2016 in Philadelphia. Houzz and the AIA are also planning to fund the construction of playhouses by AIA Local Winners which will be donated to local schools, parks, or charities that benefit children. Entries accepted through April 8, 2016. Click here to learn more!
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- The 2016 AIA National Convention gathers in Philadelphia May 19-21 for provocative and inspiring presentations showcasing some of the world’s most creative thinkers including keynotes by Kevin Spacey, Neri Oxman, and Rem Koolhaas. Learn more here.
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- Save A Sample!, a non-profit, nationwide recycling drive, makes it easy (and fun!) for designers to donate materials and samples to local design students. We prevent "tons" of materials from going to landfill each year! Save A Sample! 2016 is sponsored by Spec Simple, Wilsonart (Platinum), Arborite (Platinum), and Formica (Gold). Sign up ends March 7th - Sign up now!
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- Apply now for the a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship, focused on real world issues in risk management, open to architecture students pursuing a NAAB accredited professional degree program. Deadline: March 1, 2016. Learn more.
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2016 AIASF Sustaining Gold Sponsors
  
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