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Professional Pin-UP
Build 2012 Credits
LCC 9/11 Lecture
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QBS Workshop
Collaborative Decision-Making
Connecting Communities
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Pay AIA Dues Slowly
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This Thursday at Three
DesignSpring and Cascadia have put together a wonderful house tour in Junction City for interns next Thursday. But please carpool to get there! We're ready now to invite you to our Professional Pin-UP at UO. There are several interesting seminars and lectures coming up. It's all here. Read on.

Fern Ridge Intern Tour Next Thursday
DesignSpring invites all emerging professionals to join us for a tour.

Hurry! It's next Thursday!

• SUPER INSULATED
• TUNED SUNSHADING
• 5 KW PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
• THERMAL SOLAR HOT WATER PANELS
• DOUBLE-STUD 12" WALL CONSTRUCTION
• PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN & ORIENTATION

February 15: Pin-Up
You may now RSVP for our February chapter meeting. The cost is low. The energy will be high.

Do you ever wonder what projects Eugene's local architects are working on? If so, mark your calendars to attend February's AIA-SWO Chapter Meeting: The Professional Pin-UP at the University of Oregon. During the Professional Pin-UP local firms will showcase their latest architectural projects and discuss the professional process, architectural concepts, sustainable strategies, and MUCH MORE!

The AIA-SWO invites its members, emerging professionals, and students to share their perspectives and experiences during the Professional Pin-UP at Lawrence Hall. During the Pin-UP local architectural firms including 2fORM Architecture, Bergsund Delaney Architecture and Planning, Chuck Bailey Architect AIA, PIVOT Architecture, Paul Dustrud Architect, Robertson|Sherwood|Architects, TBG Architects & Planners, and Willard C. Dixon Architect will showcase one of their current projects and discuss the design process, the project status, and how they get the job done. Firm presenters will include both the project architect and an emerging professional that is assisting with the project.

The Pin-UP presentations will not only fill you in on what the local architectural community is up to, it will allow members and students to witness the working dynamics within each architecture firm. The presentations will be followed by discussion within groups. During the discussion, groups will be allowed to ask project and firm related questions, and will be encouraged to make project related comments. In addition to presentations by local firms, the local emerging professional group, DesignSpring, will have representatives discuss their experiences and answer questions relating to their professional development and the licensure process.

The event starts with a pizza social at 5:30 and the presentations begin at 6:00. Guests will be broken into smaller groups to create a more relaxed atmosphere and allow for more personal discussions. Do not miss your chance to witness, first hand, what Eugene's architectural community is up to, and be a part of multiple discussions that promote professional development within the community.

We'll take reservations until Wednesday (2/15) at noon. (Those who arrive without a reservation will be charged and extra $5. We also ask if you need to cancel a reservation you've made, please do so by Wednesday noon. We order food based on reservations, so you may be charged if your plans change at the last minute.)

Schedule:
5:30 - social (half) hour with pizza & pop
6:00 - introductions
6:15 - presentations begin ...

Continuing Education Units:
Attending this program will earn you two (2) CEUs (HSW & SD)

Dinner, Program Cost:
AIA members & Affiliates: $10
Non-AIA members: $15
Newly Licensed & Associate AIA members: $5
Students (who RSVP): free
AIA members from 35+ miles (Corvallis, Coos Bay, Roseburg, etc.): free
Surcharge if no reservation: $5
For details, click here.

To RSVP, click here.

Thanks to our February program sponsor!

Get Your BUILD 2012 CEU Credits
ATTENTION: To all who attended Willamette Valley Chapter CSI's "Build 2012" on January 24, 2012 at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center:

CSI reports educational learning units to AIA. There was a sign-up sheet for each of the educational seminars, but some of the sheets have been misplaced. If you attended one or more of the education seminars, please send an email by February 5 to Jerry McDonnell to confirm your attendance. Identify which seminar(s) you attended using the session codes below (1A, 1B, etc.):

Session 1 (1:30 - 2:30)
1A: "EIFS: Code, Testing, and Performance"
1B: "The Evolution of LEED"
1C: "The Networking Game: What to Say, Where to Look, and How to Win"

Session2 (2:45 - 3:45)
2A: "Architectural Hardware 101"
2B: "The Living Building Challenge"
2C: "SP101 Writing Specifications: Grammar, Language, & Voice"

Session 3 (4:00 - 5:00)
3A: "Color Foundations"
3B: "Beyond Performance: Assessing the Sustainability of Windows"
3C: "Construction Materials Procurement & Sale - Some Legal & Contractual Pitfalls"

9/11 From an Engineer's Perspective
Architect, Richard Gage, AIA, will be giving a free multimedia presentation at Lane Community College. He represents a group of over 1600 Architects and Engineers examining the collapse of the World Trade Center towers strictly from an architectural and engineering perspective. The lecture is on February 17th, at 7:00 PM, Lane Community College Main Campus, in the Forum Building, Rooms 308 and 309.

Richard will also be interviewed on 1120AM, KPNW the day before, February 16th, at 7:25AM on the "Wake Up Call" show.

We hope to have as many Architects and Engineers at this event as possible, for it will undoubtedly be a very informative talk.

To see the poster, click here.

Instead of a Runaround, Give Them a Run Straight To
You know those pleasant people who call you to see if you have any need for product samples? Or the one who wants to bring by box lunches for all your staff? Or the one who asks what size promotional ball cap you might prefer? Here's a way to give them what they want without taking up your lunch hour, or space upon your noggin. Pass the contact information to Shawn Jenkins. He'll make arrangements with them to become a program sponsor or find a way for them to get their word out in ways that work for them and us. It's quick and easy.

QBS Workshop in Portland
FEBRUARY 8 - Wednesday
QBS Educational Workshop for A/E Firms
Hear from the experts on how revised QBS process should be used

With Legislative Committee Chair Sue Laszlo, P.E., HDR Engineering, Inc. and Immediate Past President Troy Bowers, P.E., Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc.
On January 1, 2012, HB 3316 took affect and requires Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) for the procurement of engineers, architects, land surveyors, photogrammetrists, and transportation planners. This will be a change for many A/E firms as QBS was previously only required when certain thresholds were met. Now, HB 3316 requires QBS for all projects in Oregon. This program will provide an overview, including
Oregon laws and rules for QBS
When should QBS be applied?
How to utilize the revised QBS process
What other agencies are affected? (i.e., school districts and water districts)
WHERE:
David Evans and Associates, Inc.
2100 SW River Parkway, Portland

WHEN:
. 11:00 a.m. - Check-in and lunch buffet
. 11:30 a.m. - Program begins, includes Q&A session
. 1:00 p.m. - Conclusion

COST:
For each senior person attending from a member firm, a future leader (FL) from the same firm receives reduced rate
$50/person for each senior person from a member firm
$35/ person for each future leader (FL) attending with senior from same firm
$75/person for non-members (AIA receives the member rate!)

One APWA "Red Book" on Qualifications-Based Selection is provided for each firm's registration. Additional Red Books may be purchased for $15 each

CPD CREDITS:
This program is good for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development credits.

For more information and registration form:
http://www.acecoregon.org/documents/FLF_QBS_A-E_Firm_Workshop_Feb2012.pdf

Registration deadline is February 3.

Special thanks to David Evans and Associates, Inc. for providing meeting space!

Webinar: Collaborative Decision Making
The 2012 DESIGN[realized] webinar schedule for emerging technologies is now available on their website. The upcoming February webinar is not part of a series, but rather a single presentation about design process strategies. Wonder if processes have changed along with technology? Ted Corbin is hosting the webinar, so if you know anyone interested in attending, please let him know.

This seminar will be held Thursday Feb. 16 (noon - 2pm) at the Summit Bank Conference Room.

Cost is $55 ($45 AIA Members), with CES credits available. Registration is online here. Further information is available from Ted.

Look for distribution email arriving at your offices.

Connecting Communities: Investing in Quality Growth
Thursday, February 16, 2012
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hilton Eugene and Conference Center

Mark your calendar! Plan to attend this morning session to learn about the challenges and opportunities that face communities as they strive toward development and revitalization. Quality growth can spark a healthier social, economic, cultural, and vibrant community.

Keynote speakers Christopher Leinberger from the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., and John Robert Smith, President and CEO of Reconnecting America and former mayor of the City of Meridian, Mississippi, will share their experiences and innovative ideas to help our community not only survive, but thrive.

The morning also will include a local panel to discuss opportunities, innovations, and work in progress in our own community.

To attend this free conference, register by Friday, February 3 by e-mailing LTD at rsvp@ltd.org or by calling 541-682-6106. Seating is limited.

Energy Trust of Oregon & EWEB Present:
Financial Analysis for Commercial Buildings
Join Energy Trust and EWEB on February 8 for an in-depth look at the concepts and practices involved in assessing the value of energy efficiency investments for commercial buildings.

Presented by Mark Jewell
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
(Lunch provided)
This event is free of charge.

This course will focus on applying the principles of financial analysis to assess the value of capital improvement projects for commercial buildings. The instructor will begin by presenting the fundamental concepts involved in financial analysis within this industry. He will then use real-world examples and hands-on exercises to walk attendees through the process of determining the potential value of energy-efficiency investments. Each case study discussion will cover which engineering and financial data points are necessary to consider, where to acquire those data points, which calculation techniques are most applicable and, ultimately, whether or not that particular project deserves to be funded.

We encourage attendees to bring their own examples to the class.

Mark Jewell is a nationally recognized author, coach and speaker focused on applying energy efficiency to create value. Earlier in his career, Mark founded RealWinWin, Inc., an energy consulting firm that specializes in identifying opportunities for and financial analysis to support energy efficiency projects. Prior to his career in energy efficiency, Mark served as Senior V.P. for a major commercial real estate investment firm on the West Coast.

LOCATION:
Eugene Water & Electric Board
500 East Fourth Avenue

CONTACT: Jodi Beebe
Energy Trust New Buildings
503.753.1226
jbeebe@peci.org
RSVP: click here.

Cash Flow Crunch? Pay AIA Dues Slowly
You value your membership in the AIA but the dues are a little more than you can afford to pay right now. Why not consider the AIA's Installment Plan and spread payments out - up to six months!

Eligible renewing and new Architect, Associate, and International Associate and Allied (National only) memberships, without regard to hardship, may be enrolled online in the 2012 Dues Installment Program during October 2011 - April 30, 2012. Reinstating and New Graduate memberships, without regard to hardship, may be enrolled through a manual process (a form is available for download).

Please visit www.aia.org/join or www.aia.org/renew and you must enroll online.

2012 Volunteer Opportunities

Pick your favorite volunteer opportunity for 2012!

Affiliates Wanted
The membership committee started the year with a lofty goal: 90 new affiliate members in 2011. You've probably seen an email or two from Heidi Peschel. A few of you have replied, and she's grateful. The rest of you should expect a phone call from Heidi pretty soon. (If you've worked with Rubensteins Contract Carpet, you know that no one successfully hides from Heidi and her cohorts.)

She's looking for leads, candidates, referrals. Who would you like to see join AIA-SWO as an affiliate? You could save yourself (and Heidi) a little trouble by clicking here. (Thanks.)