2012 Electric Service Requirement Handbook

Avista has recently published its 2012 Electric Service Requirement Handbook. This handbook gives the revised requirements for anyone installing, repairing, or upgrading an electric service in Avista’s service area.

Click here to download the manual from the Avista website.

Click here to view the Avista website.

2012 AIA Arizona Photo Contest

This year’s 2012 Photography Contest sponsored by AIA Arizona is open to all AIA, aAIA, Emeritus, Affiliate/Allied members of AIA within the Western Mountain Region & AIA Northwest and Pacific Region. Per the AIA Arizona’s website, “Photo’s will be judged by professional photographers and the finalists will be held on display at the 2012 Western Mountain & Northwest Pacific Joint Conference. Each year the top three photographers are awarded Arizona hotel/resort gift certificates. The photos are due by May 4th, 2012. There is a $25 dollar entry fee which allows up to 5 photos to be submitted.

Click here to download the flyer with this years requirements from the AIA Arizona website.

Click here to download the entry forms from the AIA Arizona website.

Click here to see the 2011 top ten photographs on the AIA Arizona website.

NCARB implementing IDP 2.0 on April 5th

Implementation of the final phase of the Intern Development Program (IDP) 2.0 is just a few weeks away. Coming on April 5, it represents a programmatic evolution that has been taking place since 2009 and includes significant updates that are beneficial to interns as they work their way toward licensure.

On 5 April 2012, the final phase of IDP 2.0 launches, along with a new reporting system.
Interns currently participating in the IDP will be affected by the rollover to IDP 2.0; however, there are many steps interns, their supervisors and mentors, and IDP coordinators, can take to prepare for the rollover. Click here for more information from the NCARB website.

Austin Dickey nominated for Spokane Design Review Board Position

Austin Dickey, AIA, of Copeland Architecture & Construction has been nominated and appointed as the Architect position of the Spokane Design Review Board.

Per the City’s website, the ‘Spokane City’s Design Review Board was established in 1994 and is comprised of citizens and practicing professionals who represent community interests including a diversity of design and technical professions. Board Members are nominated by the Mayor, appointed by City Council and serve without compensation’. The Design Review board advocates for design excellence in Spokane. To see projects requiring design review see the Spokane Municipal Code webpage.

There are only 9 positions on the Design Review Board with one of those being the Architect position. Austin’s term will continue through 12/31/14. Congratulations Austin!

2012 AIA Spokane Design Awards

VOTING FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD IS NOW OPEN. Click here to vote for your favorite project.

The 2012 AIA Spokane Design Awards are divided into three categories which include “Built Projects over $1 million construction costs”, “Built Projects under $1 million construction costs” and “Unbuilt Projects”, each of which has its own unique requirements, deadlines & judging criteria. Entries must have been completed between March 31st, 2006 & March 31st, 2012 and must have been designed by an AIA or AIA Associate of Spokane. See the AIA Spokane Call for Entries for more information including submission requirements & eleigibility, forms, & judging criteria.

No January Chapter Meeting

AIA Spokane will not be having a January Chapter Meeting, but look for upcoming information on the February meeting which will include a tour of the SIERR Building at McKinstry Station.

Dave Huotari elected to AIA|WA Council

AIA Spokane is proud to share the news that past board president Dave Huotari, AIA (ALSC Architects) has been elected to the office of 2012 President-Elect at AIA Washington Council. Dave is slated to serve as President of the Council during the 2013 calendar year. Thanks to Dave for his continued involvement with AIA.

AIA Spokane is on Facebook

AIA Spokane is on Facebook now, so check us out at www.facebook.com/AIASpokane

AIA Spokane Officer Nominations

The AIA Spokane Nominating Committee has meet and as required by the AIA Spokane bylaws, will share their proposed officers and directors selection for the 2012 AIA Spokane Board. Thanks to the nominating committee for their work.

The 2012 AIA Spokane Board nominees are:

• President: Matt Jacoby (Bernardo-Wills Architects)
• President-Elect: John Eckert (NAC|Architecture)
• Past-President: Tim White
• Secretary: Chris Morlan (Christopher Morlan Architect)
• Treasurer: Doug Mitchell (Madsen Mitchell Evenson & Conrad)
• Director: Chad Schmidt (ALSC Architects)
• Director: Matt Reilly (NAC|Architecture)
• Director: Becky Barnhart (Integrus Architecture)
• Director: Corey Zachow (Madsen Mitchell Evenson & Conrad)
• Associate Director: Cody Dompier (ALSC Architects)
• AIA/WA Council Policitical Representative: Dave Huotari (ALSC Architects)

2011 Mayor’s Urban Design Awards – Call for Entries

Entry submissions for the 2011 Mayor’s Urban Design Awards are due by noon on Monday, August 1st, 2011. The Mayor’s program began in 2007 and it recognizes Spokane City’s Comprehensive plan through good urban design and encourages creatively designed projects. Projects must have been completed (more…)