TX DOT opportunities available in Houston: ROW Mapping Design, Surveying and Planimetric Mapping; US 90 Construct 6 main lanes (Multi-selection4); US 90A Widen to 6 lane divided curb & gutter (multi-section2); PS&E for Construction in (Multi-Selection) Commercial Laboratory; Work Traffic Studies; Congestion Bottle Neck Studies.
The CAD for Principals Council, Chicago, Ill., and PSMJ Resources, Inc., a Boston, Mass. publisher, announced the completion of the first comprehensive study of computer-aided design technology for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry planned and carried out by practicing AEC professionals. The report is particularly useful for senior level AEC professionals who want to select and implement CAD solutions that truly support the business of their firms. They can examine the application descriptions, review evaluator comments and get a feel for the kind of solution that fits their needs.
A/E office space for lease: Individual office, small suites and workstations. Access to electrostatic plotter, conference room, complete CSI and materials library. Located on Decatur Street in the Historic 6th Ward. Contact Macrina Rodriquez at 713/850-0400.
The American Society of Interior Designers has a new face for the 21st century. With five exciting locations in 2001, each University Campus event has something unique and stimulating to offer. Each event will feature a variety of CEU programs, opportunities to network and socialize, as well as tours. Mark your calendar now for the ASID events, February 9-11, Austin Marriott at the Capitol.
Join the AIA Auxiliary for a Winter Event, Saturday, February 3. Enjoy the open rehearsal of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and lunch at Birra Poretti's Restaurant. For more information call Martha Bair at 713/975-9419.
The Jere Gibber National Preservation Institute will be offering Seminars in Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Management throughout the year with AIA/CES credit. For more information, call 703/765-0100.
Scenic Houston's Sign Watch Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our city's visual environment. If you see a spectacular sign that you think might be prohibited, call the Scenic Houston's office at 713/629/0481 or send an email to scenic
The American Institute of Architects is pleased to announce a bi-annual fellowship to be awarded to an individual to be designated The Latrobe Fellow. This new grant of $50,000, is to be awarded for research leading to significant advances in the profession of architecture. Applications for the 2001 Latrobe Fellow must be received at the College of Fellows by March 1, 2001. Detailed information is available at www.aia.org.
The Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the appointment of
Brian MacKay-Lyons, Architect, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada as Visiting Professor/Bullock Endowed Chair Holder for the Spring 2001 semester.
The Society of Design Administration (SDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of their 2001 officers. Robin Bollman with Llewelyn-Davies Sahni, President; Karen Morris with Jackson Ryan Architects, President-Elect; Marcia Jones with Spencer Partnership, Vice President; Kimi Stanfield with FKP Architects, Secretary; Karen Long with USI Insurance Services, Treasurer; Carla Curtis with The Hanover Company; Past President. The 2001 SDA Officer Installation was held at the AIA Office on January 18. Ray Leiker, 2001 AIA Houston President, presided over the event.
AIA St. Louis Annual National Photography Contest
The entry forms will run in AIArchitect beginning in January. Entry fees range from $30 - $50 depending on membership status. Jury chair: Robert Ivy, FAIA, editor in chief of Architectural Record. Deadline for entries is March 1, 2001. The winning entries will be displayed at the National Convention in Denver and will be published in the 2002 calendar. Cash awards range from $250-700.
Call for Entries
A Cattle Call in the form of a Request For Proposals! CowParade Houston 2001, Inc. is the most recent incarnation of a wildly successful public art exhibition, where fiberglass cow sculptures will be transformed into magnificent works of art. The public displays will be seen on the streets and in the parks of Houston
with the proceeds benefiting the Building for Children Capital Campaign at Texas Children's Hospital and the Texas Children's Cancer Center. Application deadline is February 20. For more information call
832/824-2481.
The 2001 DuPont Benedictus Awards recognizes projects reflecting innovation in architectural laminated glass. Both a commercial and a residential architectural project will be selected. Winning architects receive a glass sculpture designed by German artist, Hans Godo Frabel, and winning projects are displayed at the AIA convention. To be eligible, projects must have been completed since January 1, 1996. March 1, 2001 is the entry deadline. Complete details are available on AIA's homepage at www.aiaonline.com (under professional interests), or email tlojko
AIA New York announces a call for entries for the 2000 Travel Grants: up to five grants (totaling $15,000) to provide stipends for travel both within North America and overseas which will further the architectural education and professional development of the recipients. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens, full-time practitioners, either registered or non-registered with a professional architecture degree, and have a travel program within the 2000 calendar year. Complete details in the Chapter office or call 212/683-0013, ext. 14.
"Transitional Fusion: An End and a Beginning" is an international design competition for a proposed intermodal transit project and commemorative element near downtown Dallas. The first prize is $3000. View their website, www.brwarch.com/yaf/fusion, for more information and a registration form. There is a $35 entry fee.
NCARB Publishes Two New Monographs
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards recently released two additions to its Professional Development monograph series: Low Slope Roofing I and Professional Conduct.
Low Slope Roofing I familiarizes practitioners with roofing terminology and concepts, with a discussion of the entire roof assembly. Authored by Justin Henshell, AIA, NCARB, specific topics include code requirements, design considerations, material options, and installation techniques.
Professional Conduct provides guidance to architects on standards of professional conduct they are legally obliged to follow. The monograph was authored by Daniel Taylor, Esq., a partner in the Boston-based law firm, Hill & Barlow, P.C.
NCARB's monographs are an additional way for architects to demonstrate ongoing learning in order to renew their professional registration. The successful completion of the quiz accompanying each monograph equals 10 AIA Learning Units and 10 Health, Safety, and Welfare contact hours. Most monographs are $95 ($75 for NCARB record holders). To order, or for more information, check NCARB's website at www.ncarb.org/publications or call them at 202/783-6500.
