March / April 2010 Volume XLVI, Issue 2

In This Issue

President’s Letter .................................................... 2

Lunch Seminars ........................................................3

Seminar : IBC Changes ..........................................3

Legal : How Not to Get Sued .............................. 5

Architecture Week 2010 Preview .......................6

ARE Structures Seminar ....................................... 8

Solar Electric Architecture!....................................9

Architecture in the Schools Exhibit .................. 12

AIA Virginia Region + National Update ............. 13

Glass Ceilings: A VCA Exhibit ............................. 14

On the Boards ......................................................... 15

Professional Practice ............................................. 16

Membership Update .............................................. 17

FYI ............................................................................... 18

Calendar .................................................................... 19

Inside: 2010 Allied Professional + Sponsor Directory

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The Role of Buildings in Mitigating Disaster

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Don’t Let Your Benefits Lapse

If you haven’t renewed your AIA member-ship yet, remember that memberships that aren’t renewed by March 31 will be lapsed. We don’t want you to be without benefits for even a day, so please renew today.

You can renew online on the AIA website: http://www.aia.org/about/AIAB081430. There is a payment plan available this year that allows installments. You may also pay by mail, following the instruc-tions on your invoice, or by phone at (800) 242-3837.

Please let us know if you plan to renew but haven’t yet so we can help resolve any issues you may have. Contact us at aianova@aianova.org or (703) 549-9747.

The following is based on a presentation given to the US House of Representatives on February 4, 2010, organized by the AIA’s High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition.

DamageThe earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 was the most destructive natural disaster that a country has experienced by some measures. The estimated death toll as of February 17 was 200,000 to 250,000 people. On February 21, Haitian President René Preval, stated the death toll could reach as high as 300,000 (Washington Post, 2/21/2010). By comparison, there were 230,000 deaths throughout 14 countries related to the Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami. Haiti’s earthquake has claimed more lives as a percentage of population of a single country, than any other recorded disaster, according to a new study published February 17, 2010 by the Inter-American Development Bank (Wall Street Journal, 2/17/2010).

The earthquake has displaced 800,000 to 1 million people (USGS). The Haitian gov-ernment has estimated the cost at $7.7 billion based on the death toll of 230,000. This

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estimate has a range from $4.4 billion to $13.2 billion.

Approximately 40% of the country experienced severe shaking according to Anne Kiremidjian, PhD, of Stanford School of Engineering. The shaking occurred throughout Haiti and the Dominican Re-public and it was felt in several countries including parts of Puerto Rico and the Bahamas

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Communications

Chapter Staff

Deborah BurnsExecutive Director

Matt ShubaCommunications Director

Lorin BoswellMembership Director

Rachel WilliamsGraphics Director

Communications Committee

Brian J. Donnelly, AIA Chair

Marsha Miller

AIA NOVA News (PE17952) is published six (6) times yearly: January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, Septem-ber/October and November/De-cember by the American Institute of Architects Northern Virginia Chapter, 205 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, 703-549-9747. Periodicals Postage Rates Paid at Alexandria, VA #0017-952. Subscription for members $15/year.

The views expressed in the articles and advertisements in AIA NOVA News are those of the authors and may not reflect the official policy of the AIA Northern Virginia Chapter. No endorsement of those views or advertisements should be inferred unless specifically identified as the official policy of the AIA Northern Virginia Chapter.

2010 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Carol Rickard-Brideau, AIAPresident

Brian J. Donnelly, AIAPresident Elect

Scott Matties, AIAVice President

Derek J. Moore, AIAVice President

William T. Brown, AIATreasurer

Edward D. Weaver, AIASecretary

Al Cox, FAIAPast President

Directors

Anna Barbour Nolan, AIAFrancie K. Fetzer, Assoc. AIASonia R. Jarboe, Assoc. AIACarter Jones, AIAJ. Paul Lewis, AIAJohn E. Linam, Jr., AIARandall A. Mars, AIASy Samaha, AIAStephen A. Smith, AIA

Virginia Society Directors

John A. Burns, FAIAPaul R. Erickson, AIAValerie Hassett, AIARandall A. Mars, AIAMarlene W. Shade, AIA

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Anyone There?

Sitting in my house during Snowpocalypse (or was it Snowmageddon?) a few weeks ago made me realize how isolated one can feel, even while surrounded by neighbors 16 feet away. My husband and I were able to telecommute from our dining room table to our company’s cloud computing network, so it wasn’t that we weren’t able to communicate with others. I was able to exchange information with people quite handily, but it made me realize how much I missed the personal contact that ac-companies face to face interaction.

I have a tendency toward hyperactivity, after working for a while as the snow tapered off, I began taking shovel breaks. As people ventured out of their houses it was easy to see how enjoyable it was for them to talk to someone – anyone – just to re-engage with the world around them. Shoveling out the main street in my neighborhood provided the pleasing unity of a common cause, and the delight of a surprise interaction.

It is in that spirit of face to face interaction that we will begin a tradition of Traveling Happy Hours. We are planning quarterly Happy Hours across our membership footprint in order to connect with those of you who are located a little farther away from the Chapter House.

The first Happy Hour will take place in Reston, At Mon Ami Gabi, on Thursday, March 25th. Members of the NOVA Execu-tive Board, Committee Chairs, and NOVA representatives to Virginia Society will be there to listen to you, to find out what’s going on, how you’re doing, and for you to learn about things that are happening in the Chapter’s Committees, and what’s hap-pening on a chapter and state level.

This is a great venue for you to give feedback about the programs you want to see, to find out about programs that are coming up, and to engage and network. It will be a great benefit for the Board to hear about the things that are important to you, and to help us represent the Chapter more accurately, and advocate for you on a state and national level.

Preparations are well underway for Architecture Week (April 11 – 17th), and for our first Pecha Kucha (pe-KATCH chu-KA). The term is a Japanese phrase meaning chit chat. The event will feature 10 multi-disciplinary speakers, each speaking to 20 slides, for 20 seconds each. Because of the fast pace of the presentations, it is frequently referred to as “Short Attention Span Theater,” and “Get to your Point in 20 Slides and Sit the Hell Down.” It will be a fun evening about the different windows into creativity with presenters from many different professions.

So, ENGAGE! RECONNECT! At the very least, it will be a good way to thaw out.

by Carol Rickard-Brideau, AIAAIA Northern Virginia President

Our Lunch Series offers two related, but separate seminars, back to back every other month. These seminars provide the opportunity to earn 2 learning units. You will be able to get indi-vidual credit for each seminar so you can choose to attend either one or both. Locations for our Lunch Series will rotate to make it easier for more members to attend.

The first presentation is held from 11:00a - noon. There will then be a 15 minute break to get lunch, which can be eaten during the second presentation which runs from 12:15p - 1:15p.

Space is limited and registration is required by e-mailing reservations@aianova.org.

Wednesday, April 21, 11:00a - 1:15p, location to be determined.

First Presentation: Comparison of National Green BuildingThis presentation provides an overview of the differences, similarities and objectives of the four primary US green building programs, including NAHB and LEED-H for residential projects and Green Globes and LEED-NC 2.2 for commercial projects. The session will examine the importance of US green building programs and the systems + processes in sustainable projects, as well as compare the programs and identify their differences.

Second Presentation: Specifying Wood Windows for Historical Renovation and Design with Today’s Technology

This program provides a review of historic houses on the east coast of the United States, looking at details, uses and styles representative of the period in which they were constructed. The session then considers current window products and options for renovation work to help participants confidently and correctly specify current available window products to work with historically similar details.

Presented by Mark Pendleton with JELD-WEN Windows and Doors. Each presentation offers 1 AIA/CES LU.

This information is a public service announcement. No fees were paid to print this information and the chapter receives no income from these events.

May 13, 8:45a-4:00p at Dewberry, 8401 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 22031

Organized by Virginia Society. Get an overview of the changes from the 2006 to the 2009 IBC®. Identify changes in organization and code requirements and the applicability of these require-ments to design, plan review and inspection.

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:

• Identify the most significant differences between the 2006 IBC and the 2009 IBC.• Explain the differences between the current and previous edition.• Identify changes in organization and code requirements.• Identify the applicability of design, plan review and inspection requirements.

Earn 6 AIA/CES learning units (HSW). $170 AIA members. Significant Changes to the IBC 2009 Edition, by Doug Thornburg and John Henry is provided. To register, contact Jim Walker at jwalker@aiava.org or visit:

http://www.virginiaarchitecture.org/vsaia_education.html

Lunch SeminarsCommittee Chairs

Jean O’Toole, AIAArchitecture in the Schools

J. Paul Lewis, AIASy Samaha, AIAArchitecture Week

Brian J. Donnelly, AIACommunications

Derek J. Moore, AIACommunity Service / Canstruction

Carter Jones, AIAContinuing Education

Scott Matties, AIADesign Awards

William T. Brown, AIACommittee on the Environment

Al Cox, FAIAFellows

William T. Brown, AIAKeith WhitenerGolf Tournament

Stephen A. Smith, AIAHistoric Resources

Al Cox, FAIAHonors

Valerie Hassett, AIAStatewide Legislative Affairs

Francie K. Fetzer, Assoc. AIASean E. Reilly, AIASchools Connections

Matthew G. Guenther, AIAJohn E. Linam, Jr., AIASmall Firms

Robert E. Beach, AIA Washington Builders Ball

Sonia Jarboe, Associate AIAWomen in Architecture

Anna Barbour Nolan, AIAYoung Architects Forum

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Code Seminar : 2009 IBC Significant Changes

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Sometimes lawsuits are inevitable on construction projects, but often following some simple interpersonal tips can produce dramatic results. These tips apply across a spectrum of businesses and are certainly not limited to just construction, real estate and land use.

1. Be likable. It is a lot harder to sue a friend. If you maintain a friendly, warm relationship and the other side genuinely likes you, it is very difficult to cross the threshold of considering suit, let along filing one.

2. Failing that, at least be palatable and not obnoxious. On some level, likability and personality are somewhat pre-wired and we may not all be blessed with the so-called “winning personali-ty.” It is clearly within most of our ability to avoid being confron-tational, impolite or nasty. Those traits make it real easy to turn a dispute personal and into trench litigation warfare.

3. Be honest and maintain credibility. Understand that if you get caught even in somewhat meaningless falsehoods, they come at the price of your credibility throughout the deal. Many lawsuits flow from the plaintiff losing trust in the honesty of their oppo-nent.

4. Play nice. Taking extreme advantage during a deal may feel like a good move at the time, but it can create an atmosphere that calls for payback. Building a relationship of shared mutual suc-cess and teamwork can help smooth over differences of view-point during performance of contracts.

5. Be organized. Expensive, protracted and risky litigation looks a lot less attractive if your opponent looks like they have their act together and can or may win. Sending the message that you are well organized throughout a contract can help create that impression.

6. Document, document, document. This may be the most important substantive point, as opposed to personality driven point, of all. My career is littered with cases fraught with peril due to the failure of clients or opponents to document decisions, conversations, agreements, or notices. In the era of instantaneous e-mail transmission, there is no excuse for why you failed to drop a quick line confirming what turns out to be the pivotal facts once you get into litigation. Sending a timely written confirmation is a great investment in avoiding litigation.

ConclusionAvoiding litigation often comes down to the most common sense advice of All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergar-ten. Obviously, these tips are not a complete panacea, but they can help avoid risk and help you put the best foot forward when litigation is unavoidable as well.

Timothy R. Hughes is Of Counsel to the Arlington, Virginia law firm of Bean, Kin-ney & Korman, P.C. and a LEED Accredited Professional. He is Lead Editor of the firm’s blog which is located at http://www.valanduseconstructionlaw.com and may be reached at thughes@beankinney.com or by phone at (703) 525-4000.

How Not to Get Suedby Timothy R. Hughes, Esq., LEED® APAIA Northern Virginia Legal Columnist March 25, 5:30p

Mon Ami Gabi, 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA 20190

The Chapter is hosting happy hours throughout the region with the first event in Reston, at the French Bistro, Mon Ami Gabi on March 25.

The Chapter is planning quarterly Traveling Happy Hours across our area in order to connect with those who are located a little farther away from the Chapter House. Members of the Chapter Board, Committee Chairs, and NOVA representatives to Virginia Society will attend to listen to you, to find out what’s going on and see how you’re doing, and to share things that are happening in the Chapter.

This is a great opportunity to give feedback about the programs you want to see, to find out about upcoming programs and to engage and network.

It is also a great opportunity for the Board to hear about the things that are important to you, to help us represent the Chapter more accurately and advocate for you on a state and national level.

Come join us!

Traveling Happy Hours: Reston

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This year AIA Northern Virginia is celebrating Architecture Week with a focus on community service.

We will once again host our Canstruction® competition. Over the last six years, we have become one of the single largest food drives benefiting the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Now, more than ever, the donation we collectively make to AFAC is critically important. While the recent decline of the construc-tion market has touched all of our firms and many of our industry friends, there are others in our communities who are struggling even more. They are people we can help. AFAC provides supple-mental groceries to over 15,000 Arlington residents who cannot afford to purchase all the food they need. They are counting on our help.

Then our Chapter will work with Rebuilding Together to reha-bilitate a house in Arlington occupied by an 80 year old widow who has lived in the home for over 45 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a very positive impact in our community, but more importantly, the proposed repairs will enhance the living environment of a long time resident who is unable to accomplish the work without this program. We will be working with volun-teers from the Robert Pierre Johnson Housing and Development Corporation, managers of Rebuilding Together since 1988. This group provides an invaluable service to our community, working to repair 1,613 homes over the last 22 years.

This will be our chapter’s maiden voyage with RPJ and we hope it is just the first of several future projects. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to lend a hand in any capacity. Prior construction experience is not required. Please take the time to participate in this meaningful project; your help is greatly ap-preciated.

There are two other events planned during the week to celebrate design and engage the public in a dialogue about architecture, de-sign and creativity. The week will kick off with the return of our very popular Walking Tour of Old Town Alexandria. Any event that has reservations coming in two months in advance is a must on the schedule!

Then we are planning to hold a PechaKucha 20x20 night. So, what is this? PechaKucha 20x20 is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The format was devised by two architects in Tokyo as a means of sharing ideas, works, thoughts, anything, in a simple, brief format. PechaKu-cha Nights are informal and fun gatherings with creative people from various backgrounds and fields. Now happening in over 230 cities around the world, these nights offer a great opportunity for people to share ideas and experiences. As the PechaKucha website says, an evening of ‘thinking and drinking.’ So, give it a try and join us.

Architecture Week 2010

April 11Walking Tour of Historic Old Town Alexandria1:00-3:00p, beginning at the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street. The tour covers the history of Alexandria as reflected through its architecture and urban design. We will highlight examples from a full range of architectural styles from Georgian through Art Deco and discuss the pedestrian scale of the city plan and streets. The tour will be led by members of the AIA Northern Virginia Historic Resources Committee. 2 AIA/CES HSW LUs. The tour is free, but this event requires pre-registration by email-ing reservations@aianova.org.

April 13PechaKucha 20x20 NightDoors open at 6:00p with presentations beginning at 7:00p, at the Light Horse Restaurant & Bar, 715 King Street Alexandria, www.thelighthorserestaurant.com. Enjoy food and drink and discover a fun way to share ideas and experiences as presenters illustrate something they are passionate about with only 20 images, shown for 20 seconds each. The evening will feature a variety of creative presenters and interesting topics. The event is free, although at-tendees will be purchasing their own refreshments. Reservations are not required.

April 16Canstruction® Build-Out Night5:00p-midnight; on display through April 24, at Ballston Com-mon Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Our 7th annual com-petition features teams of architects building fantastic structures entirely of canned food, which ultimately goes to a local food bank. Over the last six years, this event has become one of the single largest food drives benefiting the Arlington Food Assis-tance Center. Canstruction is a national charity of the design and construction industry under the auspices of the Society of Design Administration. National Canstruction information can be found at www.canstruction.org.

April 16-18Rebuilding Together Volunteer WeekendWorking with the Robert Pierre Johnson Housing and Develop-ment Corporation and Rebuilding Together, volunteers from our chapter will work on the rehabilitation of a house in Arlington to help an elderly resident who has lived there for over 45 years. Volunteers are needed. Enlist your family and friends. Prior construction experience is not required. Information specific to time and tasks will follow at a later date. Please take the time to participate; your help is greatly appreciated. Contact the Chapter House at (703) 549-9747 or aianova@aianova.org for questions and to volunteer. For planning purposes, we request volunteer commitments by April 1.

Please check our Chapter calendar at www.aianova.org for ad-ditional details as plans for Architecture Week develop.

This information is a public service announcement. No fees were paid to print this information and the chapter receives no income from these events.

Schedule of Events

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AECOM DesignAerotekAmes & GoughBobrick/Architectural Resources, Inc.BOWA Builders, Inc.CBIZ, Insurance Services, Inc.HDR, Inc.Horizon BuildersK3 Construction GroupKCI TechnologiesC.M. Kling & Associates, Inc.Lobkovich Kitchen DesignsMcMullan & Associates, Inc.Mosaic Express PrintingO’Donnell & NaccaratoPotomac Valley Brick & Supply CompanyPrecision Doors & Hardware, Inc.EE Reed Construction LPRTKL Associates, Inc.Setty & AssociatesVHB / Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Velux Skylights, Sun Tunnels & Solar Hot WaterWaterworksWisnewski Blair & Associates, Ltd.

Thank You To Our Open House Sponsors

The 2010 AIA Northern Virginia Design Awards Committee is pleased to announce that preparations for this year’s Design Awards are underway. Each year, we gather for fellowship and to celebrate outstanding achievement in design by members of our Chapter. This year’s Design Awards will continue the tradition of honoring inspirational designers and recognizing new and notable examples of architecture in the area.

The 2010 Design Awards jury will be comprised of architects from the Boston area. Watch for Call for Entries information shortly. Submissions are due April 30, followed by the awards banquet in early June.

Additional information about this exciting event will be an-nounced as planning progresses. Anyone interested in volunteer-ing to help with the 2010 Design Awards program, please contact Scott Matties at smatties@cunninghamquill.com.

The Arlington County Board named eleven winners of the inau-gural DESIGNArlington ’09 awards, established to recognize the County’s architectural diversity and create role models of archi-tectural and design excellence. A total of 50 entries were received. The panel of distinguished judges for the competition include: Roger K. Lewis, FAIA, William Spack, AIA, Robert Sponseller, AIA and Jonathan Fitch, ASLA. Award winners were recog- nized at the January 26 County Board Meeting.

Awards of ExcellenceFort Scott Residence, David Jameson Architect, Inc.Spout Run Residence, David Jameson Architect, Inc.McGlone Residence, Wiedemann Architects, LLCECO-Art (Crystal City Water Park), Sergio Martinez

Awards of MeritFlynn/Harless Residence, Susan Woodward Notkins Architects, PCHibbitt Residence, Moore Architects, PC220 Twentieth, Dorsky Hodgson Parrish YueThe Shelton, Bonstra | Haresign ArchitectsThe Wooster and The Mercer Lofts, Cunningham|Quill ArchitectsKettler Capitals Iceplex, Architecture, Inc.Arlington Arts Center, cox graae + spack architects

For additional information, visit the Arlington County website: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/Communications/PressReleases/page74334.aspx

2010 Design Awards Program

by Scott Matties, AIA, LEED® APDesign Awards Committee Chair

DESIGNArlington Award Winners Announced

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The Chapter is thrilled to welcome back David Thaddeus, AIA, NCARB to hold his three-day intensive workshop to help candi-dates prepare for the Structures section of the ARE. Simply said, David is the best! His enthusiasm is contagious. He knows the material and the test and offers a thorough review of structures and the best study materials available.

David, an Associate Professor of Structures and Architectural Design at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, has been teaching ARE prep courses for over 20 years and helped author the Archiflash cards.

If you are preparing to take the Structures exam, you should take this review workshop. Organized by the Chapter’s Young Archi-tects Forum, the workshop will be held from April 16-18 at the Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus. The registration form is available for download at: http://www.aianova.org/pdf/regThaddeus.pdf.

The Chapter’s annual ARE Prep Series continues through July offering the opportunity to learn from a professional in each dis-cipline and use that knowledge in preparation for the exam. The remaining sessions, held on Saturday mornings, include:

• March 20 - Construction Documents + Services 2: Practice• April 3 - Construction Documents + Services 1: Legal• April 10 - Building Design + Construction

Structures Workshop with David Thaddeus Returns to Northern Virginia

• April 16-18 - Structural Systems• May 1 - Building Systems I• May 15 - Building Systems II• June 5 - Programming Planning + Practice• June 19 - Site Planning + Design• July 10 - Schematic Design• July 21 - Now What? From Associate to AIA

This year, the YAF added a series of supplemental courses:

• March 17 - Green Building• March 24 - ADA• March 31 - Historic Preservation

For the most current info, visit the Chapter’s ARE website at: http://www.aianova.org/prof_are.php.

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Converting sunlight into electricity is not a new concept. Photo-voltaic systems that capture the sun’s rays and transpose it into usable energy have been around for decades, though until recently widespread installation has not been possible due to exorbitant costs and limited production. Now that PV systems are more read-ily available, the industry is realizing that energy generation does not have to be a technical flourish that sits atop a building and is completely unrelated to its architecture. Building-integrated pho-tovoltaic (BIPV) are the next generation of energy generation.

Solar Electric Architecture!

by Jon Penndorf, AIA, LEED® APProject Manager for Lessard Group Inc.

BIPV systems are those that are incorporated directly into other building components, most often the roof and facades. The sys-tem becomes part of the building envelope, creating energy and assisting with weatherization. In cases where the BIPV system re-places convention assembly components the increased cost of the system is set off by the reduced construction material cost. Like traditional photovoltaics, BIPV systems can be used to offset the grid supply (“utility interactive”) or stand-alone, depending on the demand that needs to be met. BIPV also need the standard kit of parts for solar energy, including storage devices and power conversion equipment.

Photovoltaic collection products basically fall into two catego-ries: thick crystal and thin-film. Thick crystal PV is what we

traditionally think of as a PV panel--sitting atop a roof, angled toward the sun’s path. Thin-film PV uses very thin layers of crystalline material placed on a substrate such as glass or metal. The thin-film PV itself is usually not self-supporting or weath-erproof, but has the benefit of being adaptable to a variety of material substrates and flexible to an extent. Thick crystal PV is more efficient in pro-duction, but thin-film products are more economi-cal to produce. Either type can be integrated into a building’s design and construction:

• Thick-crystal PV can be integrated into roofing assemblies or facades, and in certain applica-tions can take the place of systems such as standing-seam metal roofs.

• PV panels can be integrated into storefront or curtainwall systems as spandrel panels.

• Panels can be used surrounding a roof-top me-chanical penthouse instead of CMU or metal.

• Thin-film PV can be applied to glazing to both generate energy and assist in shading of interior spaces.

• Thin-film PV can be applied over glass or metal in canopies, roofing, or exterior wall assemblies.

Sizing a BIPV system can be tricky and often requires a specialist to analyze and design. Unlike a stand-alone PV assembly, the location of the collection materials on the building, orientation of the building, and mix of thick crystal and thin-film products altogether creates a diverse set of vari-ables that need to be evaluated. The resulting sys-tem will be unique to the building it is designed for. There are online tools to help the designer get started, including www.solar-estimate.org which is supported by the Department of Energy and HOMER (www.homerenergy.com) from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. PV manufacturers such as BP Solar (www.bp.com) and EPV Solar, Inc. (www.epv.net) are also good resources for information on system sizing and configuration.

Source: Whole Building Design Guide, www.wbdg.org; BP Solar

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continued from page 1and as far away as Tampa, Florida and Caracas, Venezuela (U.S. Geological Survey).

75% of city’s combined commercial and residential struc-tures will need to be torn down and rebuilt. This includes at least 150,000 housing units (Gerard-Emile Brun, President René Preval’s commission to evaluate damage and recom-mend ways to solve the housing crisis, WSJ, 1/23/2010).

Major Commercial and Government buildings destroyed:

• Hotel Montana, 4-star hotel• Christopher Hotel, 3-star hotel• United Nations Headquarters• Airport• Major Dock Port-Au-Prince• Presidential Palace• 13 of 15 ministries (USAID, 1/18/2010)

Why did the twelve-story Digicel Tower, the tallest building in Port-au-Prince, and the US Embassy survive the earthquake? They were built in compliance with the International Building Code.

Should the earthquake have been a surprise?Haiti lies at the edge of the Caribbean plate (see Seismic hazard and relative plate motion map below). Within Haiti lies major east-west trending fault systems, the Septentrional fault system and the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault system. It is estimated that the Caribbean plate moves approximately 20 millimeters (.79 inches) eastward per year in relationship to the North American plate (USGS). While this is not a great distance, over

the past 240 years the stress and strain built up and was released during a major earthquake where the shifting of plates occurs.

The island has “two big, active faults” according to Eric Calais, (Washington Post, 2/19/2010) a professor of geophysics at Purdue University who is leading a research team in Haiti sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The team is researching the location of the fault line that opened during the earthquake. This fault line is a small segment of a larger fault, estimated at 31 miles in length (Washington Post 2/19/2010).

In the past, there have been earthquakes in Haiti, as seen on the Historical Seismicity in Hispaniola map above. This includes a major earthquake that generated a tsunami in October of 1751, an earthquake east of Port-au-Prince which destroyed the city in November of 1751 and another major earthquake located west of Port-au-Prince which also decimated the city in 1770. The last significant earthquake struck Haiti in 1860.

Haiti could still face damaging earthquakes in the near future and many years from now. According to the USGS Assessment of Aftershock Hazards, dated January, 21, 2010, the aftershock sequence will continue for months, if not years in this area.

Within the next 30 days (starting January 21, 2010) there is a 90 percent probability a magnitude five

earthquake could occur. Near term con-cerns (after the first 30 days) include the preliminary deformation measurements which suggest that the “surface rupture of the Enriquillo fault zone…did not slip appreciably” during the January 12 earth-quake (http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=2385).

Long term concerns, including the rebuilding effort in Haiti, must take into account the inevitability of strong earthquakes in the future. Haiti is cut by two major plate boundary fault zones. During the past 300 years Haiti has been struck by at least four earthquakes equal to or stronger than the recent one. This includes those in 1751 and 1770.Seismic hazard and relative plate motion (U. S. Geological Survey)

Learning from Haiti

Historical Seismicity in Hispaniola

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Why did this earthquake cause so much devastation?Key factors include the earthquake’s location, depth and proximity to Port-au-Prince.

► Location of epicenterThe epicenter was located 8.1 miles below the surface, which is considered a shallow earth-quake. Shallow earthquakes cause much more damage than deep earthquakes. The epicenter was located only 15 miles from the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince.

► Existing construction typeAnother key factor is the type of construction for residential, commercial and critical facili-ties/engineered buildings. Structures are built using poor, substandard materials with no seis-mic design (Anne Kiremidjian, PhD). Typical construction types include:

Residential• Masonry, unreinforced• Concrete, undersized reinforcement• Wood (limited use)• Miscellaneous materials (found materials)

Commercial• Masonry, undersized reinforcement or unreinforced• Concrete, undersized reinforcement

Critical Facilities/Engineered Buildings (A. Kiremidjian, PhD)• Reinforced concrete• Reinforced concrete with infill walls• Masonry block

The Organization of American States (OAS) conducted a study of construction flaws and concluded that a far less serious disaster would destroy many of Haiti’s buildings. The study was com-pleted in December 2009, but the results have yet to be published (Miami Herald, OAS). The flaws include:

• Weak or missing reinforcement• Structures on steep slopes with unstable foundations• Inadequate or nonexistent inspections• Poor designs, materials and techniques

► Building Codes in HaitiThere is no national Building Code in Haiti. When a technical stan-dard is used, the choice is determined by the engineer responsible for design of projects. This choice is determined by the educational background of the engineers. The most common standards are ASCE 7-02, French Norms and Canadian Norms (OAS).

There is a Caribbean Building Code (CUBiC). Caribbean coun-tries are planning to update this to the Caribbean Uniform Build-ing Standards (CUBiS) which will be based on the International Building Code (IBC). But there is no enforcement of building codes or construction quality (Brun, 1/12/2010).

RecommendationsIt is recommended that the Caribbean Uniform Building Stan-dards (CUBiS) be given a high priority to be developed immedi-ately.

It is recommended that the FEMA guideline enhancements for hurricane and earthquake construction be followed during the rebuilding effort. A multi-hazard approach is recommended, con-sidering both earthquake and hurricane resistant construction.

It is recommended that a local Code Enforcement Agency, with a construction quality assurance department, be established. This is very important, even if Haiti did have a building code, it would need to be enforced. If there is no enforcement, then there is no use in having a Building Code. It is recommended that a manual for self-help in building disaster-resilient houses for people with limited or no education be developed (OAS, Pablo Gonzalez).

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The Architecture in the Schools / Northern Virginia exhibit open-ing reception is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11th from 6:30 to 8:00p at the Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arling-ton 22206. The final projects from the AIS program will be on display through June 1st. Architecture in the Schools matches design professionals with classroom teachers to enrich the learn-ing experience of students and sharpen math skills. This semester students are learning about sustainable communities, monuments and memorials, Roman architecture and Chinese palaces. The ex-hibit will be a chance for the students and their families, teachers and volunteers to celebrate the work of the semester.

• Barcroft Elementary School, Arlington volunteers from Cannon Design• Fort Hunt Elementary School, Alexandria volunteers from HDR• Hollin Meadows Elementary School, Alexandria volunteers from Barnes Vanze Architects• Hoffman Boston Elementary School, Arlington volunteers from Perkins Eastman• London Towne Elementary School, Centreville volunteers from SF Design Group• Louise Archer Elementary School, Vienna volunteer Justine Kingham, AIA• Mark Twain Middle School, Alexandria volunteer Don Lipscomb, AIA

Architecture in the Schools Exhibit Opens May 11by Beth JudyProgram Manager, Washington Architectural Foundation

What does it means to heed the call of necessity as a designer? Is it to creatively transform one city, one neighborhood, or one shelter? To create lasting solutions? To appeal to the human spirit? To have a natural, psychological and sociological relevance?

March 19 + 20Virginia Society hosts Design Forum IX: An Architecture of Ne-cessity. The forum brings together five internationally renowned designers to explore architecture’s social agency: David Adjaye, RIBA, who recently made news by being selected to design the National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC; Teddy Cruz, AIA, an internationally recognized San Diego–based architect who studies the relationship between architectural sites and their impact on urban spaces; Julie Eizenberg, AIA, whose Santa Monica firm has achieved international acclaim for its ground-breaking work on housing and community-based projects; Andrew Freear, director of Auburn University’s Rural Studio; and moderator Clay Risen. 7.5 AIA/CES learning units. $195; $20 for students. To register or to find more information, visit: http://www.virginiaarchitecture.org/DesignForum

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• Advancement of 3 bylaws amendments for a vote of the June Convention in Miami. Grassroots attendees dis-cussed and debated these at the Member Congress forum.

• With existing magazine and annual convention agree-ments expiring in 2010, the Board approved starting negotiations with Hanley Wood as the AIA’s provider of integrated media, coupling the official magazine publica-tion and convention delivery beginning in 2011. Follow-ing a robust solicitation and evaluation process, Hanley Wood demonstrated what we believe will be the best experience in providing an integrated approach to commu-nication (print, online, digital) and convention/meetings within the design and construction industry.

• Supported the new bi-weekly, integrated AIArchitect “headline format” communication tool to simplify mem-ber communications with links to news, practice, and design across the AIA spectrum of Knowledge Communi-ties, state/local components, emerging professionals and advocacy.

• Tracked the work of an AIA-USGBC Task Force. Formed in 2009, 4 members from each organization work for ef-fective collaboration in advocacy, education, research and communication of common goals.

• Supported the launching of the new Construction Con-tract Administration Knowledge Community.

• Supported improvements in Continuing Education record keeping with a goal of providing enhanced reporting and record keeping access for members.

Most recently, the Board conducted a discussion on improv-ing relations between components and the Institute. We were assured that staff will continue to seek better ways for the components to share their expertise and knowledge to the profession for the benefit of all, such as providing support for the Association Management System implementation, work-ing directly with members on dues processing, enrollment and renewals. Directors committed to work for improved communications and relationships as well.

Just as the weather causes us to change our plans, the AIA has had to retool many of its programs - at national, state and lo-cal component levels - due to the economic storm of the past 20 months.

Members must be equipped through the AIA to persevere and eventually thrive in the days ahead. We may not always agree on the ways to accomplish this, but I can assure you that the Board is committed to open collaboration to innovatively support staff and programs at national and component levels that are fundamental to this goal.

Snow and winter storms have a way of disrupting best laid plans. AIA’s Grassroots seems to be a magnet for weather events, but this year’s national gathering in Washington DC is one for the books. But before the snow fell, hundreds of AIA leaders met with congressional leaders to advocate for five well defined strategies to improve our communities and put architects back to work:

1. Help struggling communities rebuild2. Unfreeze credit to get America building again3. Encourage the commercial sector to build green4. Provide relief for small businesses5. Invest in our children with 21st century schools

The Board of Directors met in December and again at Grassroots, but in between we also conducted two teleconference meetings, an initiative to lower travel costs that will continue in the months to come. Highlights of actions taken over the past few months are:

• Voting on the AIA’s Gold Medal, Firm Award, Whitney M. Young Jr. and Edward C. Kemper Awards with presentation to occur at the 2010 Convention in Miami.

• Adoption of an Institute Strategic Plan for 2010 – 2015 following in-depth development during 2009. It is a tool for components to create their own strategic plans but is also a template adaptable to existing long range or strategic plans.

National AIA Board of Directors Makes Recommendations to Lawmakersby Edward Tucker, AIADirector of the Virginias Region, National Board

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Through June 6, 2010 In recognition of Minds Wide Open, the statewide initiative cel-ebrating women in the arts, the Virginia Center for Architecture explores the contributions of women to architecture and design. Through highlights from the International Archive of Women in Architecture Center (IAWA) at Virginia Tech, understand the sig-nificance of female designers across decades, continents and genres of architecture. See the accomplishments of these women through a contemporary display of representations of the IAWA collection.

Discover the work of pioneering women in architecture and design, including Lilia Skala, Nobuko Nakahara, Lois Gottlieb, and Beverly Willis. See examples from Skala’s student portfolio, which she carried as she fled the Nazis in 1939. Investigate archi-tectural drawings by Nakahara, one of the first women to be

Glass Ceilings: Women in Architecture licensed as an architect in Japan. See photographs by Gottlieb, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out more about CARLA, developed in the 70’s by Willis’s firm. It was among the first software used for architecture and planning.

Examine artifacts from the IAWA collection, including drawings by Mary Brown Channel, the first woman registered architect in the state of Virginia. Check out a blueprint by Han Schroeder, who was educated in Switzerland, but later moved to the United States and taught interior design at Virginia Commonwealth University.

See an exhibit developed by students in Tech’s Researching Women in Architecture Seminar. It uses postcards to highlight the contributions of women from historic moments in architectural history.

Developed in partnership with Virginia Tech and the Interna-tional Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA), the exhibition was assembled by Guest Curator Donna Dunay, FAIA, for the Virginia Center for Architecture. Glass Ceilings is sponsored by Dominion and Barboursville Winery.

The Virginia Center for Architecture is located at 2501 Monu-ment Avenue in Richmond and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00a-5:00p; Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-5:00p. Learn more by visiting: www.virginiaarchitecture.org

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Little is currently working with DCPCA and Unity Health Care and its stakeholders to create a new clinic that will provide affordable healthcare to underserved communities in Southeast DC. Prior to the start of design, the project team, along with members of the Anacostia Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8, identified priorities for the new clinic. Little’s design focuses on creating relaxing and inviting spaces that encourage interaction between providers and patients, improving patient access to the health care services and increasing Unity’s visibility as a “good neighbor” by enacting safety improvements, preserving and adding to surrounding green space and promoting walkability and accessibility by public transportation.

The 30,000 square foot building, located on a challenging parcel of land near the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, is anticipated to be completed in May 2012.

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DCPCA UNITY Galen St. Health Center

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Dharavi, on the edge of the city of Mumbai, is one of Asia’s largest slums and one of the world’s most dense environments. Its population faces severe challenges economically, socially and environmentally. In an effort to confront the complex problems, Little’s design team sought to integrate the working components of Dharavi’s cultural landscape with a new approach to its density to create a community that is self-sustaining.

Little began by clearing a central spine to support community services and social functions including a park and central market space. However, enacting this strategy without displacing residents requires a reconfiguration of space, which Little approached by folding structures outward and upward from the central spine. Increasing vertical scale allows for the integration of residential and working functions with vertical farms that use low to midrise rooftops and terraces as part of the new vertical structures.

Dharavi Mumbai Tower Concept

The AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Knowledge Com-munity announces the 2010 Justice Facilities Review, which offers the profession an indicator of proven strategies and the latest trends in the design and construction of justice facilities. The jury chooses projects for publication that demonstrate qual-ity of form, functionality, and current architectural responses to complex justice design issues. The winning projects are featured throughout the year in the AAJ Journal and compiled into a print and digital publication. Entries must be submitted by April 5. The call for entries is available at: http://www.aia.org/practicing/groups/kc/AIAS075359

2010 Brick In Architecture Awards Call for Entries - The Brick Industry Association is continuing its 21-year tradition of honoring architects for excellence in clay brick masonry and is pleased to announce its 2010 awards program. Deadline for submission is April 30. For information and submission requirements, visit www.gobrick.com/ArchitectureAwards.

The Virginia Society AIA staff is currently preparing for the Inform 2010-2011 Membership Directory. Firms were con-tacted via email at the end of February. If you have not received your email please contact Shanelle Calvin, Member Services Coordinator at (804) 237-1772. Please check the file for accuracy and submit no later than April 30. Only Virginia Society AIA members who are in good standing and who return their firm list-ing by the deadline date can be listed in the directory.

High School Student Seeks Summer InternshipRising W.T. Woodson Junior and prospective architect looking for a part-time summer internship in a Northern Virginia archi-tecture firm. Salary is not required. I would be a first-rate gofer in exchange for learning how architecture works in the real world. I attended the architecture camp at Penn State University last sum-mer, am a member of the ACE Mentoring Club and am learning AutoCAD and Revit in my architecture class, where I am an A student. I score in the 97th through 99th percentiles in standard-ized math tests, like the PSAT. Please contact Maurice Royce (703) 691-2597 or maurice.royce@yahoo.com.

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Registration for the AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition is Open - Design for the New Decade will be held from June 10-12 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Every-one knows that if you want to attend the best sessions and tours, you need to register early, so visit: www.aiaconvention.com/AIA2010/public/enter.aspx

Super Saver Rates for DesignDC 2010: Insight & Innova-tion - Mark your calendars for August 3-5 for the sixth annual DesignDC. AIA Members save $100 when registering before March 31. Visit http://www.aiadesigndc.org/.

The new AIA International web page is a tool to help you prac-tice abroad. It provides resources for practicing internationally, including the AIA International checklist, information on practice around the world, best practices and useful links. Visit: http://www.aia.org/practicing/groups/international/AIAP073977

AIA Launches Online Historical Directory of American Archi-tects - It’s an online guide that helps researchers find information about 19th- and 20th-century US architects in the AIA Archives and elsewhere. The directory contains over 57,000 names of ar-chitects and firms, all AIA members from 1857-1978, plus some non-member architects and almost 6,000 historic firms. Visit: http://www.aia.org/about/history/aiab082017

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The 2010 Sponsor & Allied Directory is included with this newsletter. Please keep it as a handy reference to use throughout the year. The companies listed here participate in our Chapter on a professional level and we greatly appreciate their involvement and support.

New MembersJames Caballero, Assoc. AIA, RTKL Associates Inc.Robert W. Courson, Assoc. AIA, Burt HillLawrence P. Delaney, AIA, US Army Corps of EngineersAziz Ghani, Assoc. AIA, JacobsDavid B. Hall, AIA, GenslerMichael Hammond, Assoc. AIA, 316th Civil Engineering Squadron, USAFStephen B. Jackson, AIA, Cooper Carry ArchitectsWilliam R. Karn, AIA, Powers Brown ArchitectureSamson Kebede, AIAJorge R. Leon, Assoc. AIAKristen Linn, Assoc. AIA, FOX ArchitectsLeonardo Sarli, Assoc. AIA, Laboratory for Architecture & Building, Inc.Alanna G. Stewart, Assoc. AIA

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Marvin J. Cantor, FAIA was honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at a ceremony on February 9 for his service to the county on the Board of Building and Fire Prevention Code Appeals. Marvin has been on this board for over 20 years, serving as the chair for the last 15 years.

The Board of Directors of Perkins Eastman is pleased to an-nounce that Daniel J. Cinelli, FAIA will lead the firm’s Arling-ton office as Managing Principal. Cinelli relocated from Chicago to the Arlington office in 2008 to nurture the firm’s established international senior living practice. Cinelli has more than 30 years of experience in the design of complex public- and private-sector facilities.

Sean Kennedy, PE, Regional Director of O’Donnell & Naccarato’s Washington, DC office and long time member of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue team, was deployed to assist in the rescue efforts in Haiti. As a structural specialist for the Task Force, Sean provided structural evaluations of fallen buildings and determined the most effective way to stabilize structures to help with rescue efforts. This was the team’s longest deployment and it resulted in the highest number of assisted res-cues in the Fairfax rescue squad’s history. The team contributed to the rescue of 16 individuals.

FYI Dewberry recently sponsored a campaign to match employee contributions to help people affected by the Haiti earthquake. The company presented the Inova Health Systems Foundation with a check for $32,146 and Inova will transfer the funds to the Com-munity Coalition of Haiti, a volunteer organization devoted to serving with the people of Haiti and surrounding areas to promote physical, educational and economic development.

Potomac Valley Brick celebrated the winners of “Brick-Stain-able” on January 27 at a gala at the National Building Museum. Hoping to unearth innovative ideas to showcase brick in sus-tainable new design uses, PVB launched its first international sustainable design competition. With an overwhelming response, 95 entries from 17 countries were submitted. Six projects were recognized, with the winning teams from the US, Cyprus, Mexico and Qatar. Additional information on the awards program and the winning entries is available at www.brick-stainable.com.

Two projects designed by The Lukmire Partnership have recently been awarded LEED® certification: the Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria and the Glenwood Community Center in Howard County. Built to achieve a Silver rating, the Houston Recreation Center was awarded Gold certification and has become a centerpiece of the city since it opened in Febru-ary of 2009. The city of Alexandria was recently named one of “America’s Crown Communities” by American City & County magazine for the development of the recreation center. The firm also announces that ground was recently broken for the new North Laurel Park and Recreation Center in Howard County. Designed to achieve a Silver rating, the facility is targeted for completion in the fall of 2011.

The Lukmire Partnership has named former Associates Robin Z. Puttock, AIA, LEED® AP and Keith Leonard, AIA, LEED® AP as Partners. Robin, a graduate of Virginia Tech, joined the firm 11 years ago. She is currently project architect for the England Run Library in Stafford County and the transformation of the former Newseum in Rosslyn into the Artisphere. Keith, a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has spent 16 years in architecture, 14 of them at The Lukmire Partnership. He was project architect for the Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria and is now serving as project architect for the North Laurel Park and Recreation Center.

MulvannyG2 Architecture was ranked the world’s third largest retail architect and among the top fifty largest architecture firms worldwide in BD World Architecture’s 2010 industry survey. Specifically, the firm is ranked #47 globally, a rank determined by the number of architects employed, with more than 300 employ-ees at its five offices. MulvannyG2’s continued work for seven of 2009’s top twenty Fortune 500 retailers and its expanding design work in emerging retail and urban planning markets, contributed to its rankings.

Barnes Vanze Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle Vassallo and Judith Eugene, LEED® AP to the po-sition of Associate. Michelle received her Masters of Architecture from The Catholic University of America and joined the Wash-ington DC office in 2004. Judith received her architecture

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protection systems. The interior tenant space was designed with a goal of LEED® Silver certification. GPI worked with OTJ Archi-tects on this project. GPI is also pleased to announce the addition of David Thibodeau, PE, LEED® AP BD+C. David, a graduate of Virginia Tech, is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager responsible for commercial and government projects.

Avitecture, Inc. is among the top two-dozen companies on Systems Contractor News’ List of the Top 50 Systems Integrators of 2009. The entrants were awarded based on 2008 total revenue and projected 2009 revenue, followed by number of installations, employees, company locations and years in business. Founded in 1979, Avitecture, Inc. is an employee-owned company and has more than 80 employee-owners.

March17 ARE - Green Building19-20 Design Forum20 ARE - Construction Documents II24 ARE - ADA25 Reston Happy Hour, Mon Ami Gabi27 Fellows Fete, Charlottesville31 Suzane Reatig Presentation + Office Tour31 ARE - Historic Preservation

April3 ARE - Construction Documents I10 ARE - Building Design + Construction Systems11-18 Architecture Week11 Alexandria Walking Tour, 1:00p12 Board Meeting, 4:30p, Chapter House13 PechaKucha 20x20, Alexandria14 Canstruction® Can Delivery16 Canstruction® Build-Out, 5:00p-midnight16-18 Rebuilding Together Volunteer Weekend16-18 ARE - Structures Review with David Thaddeus, AIA21 Lunch Series25 De-Canstruction®

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May1 ARE - Building Systems I10 Board Meeting, 4:30p10 Tour of Perkins Eastman11 AIS Exhibit, Shirlington Library15 ARE - Building Systems II

June5 Design Awards5 ARE - Programming, Planning + Practice10-12 AIA National Convention, Miami14 Board Meeting, 4:30p19 ARE - Site Planning Design

degree from Kent State University and joined the Middleburg office in 2006.

Cannon Design has established the new position of Director of Research for the firm naming Peter Hourihan to that role. Hou-rihan will oversee primary and secondary research, prototyping and invention and futures platforms, leading Cannon Design to utilize existing research and develop additional research that will enhance the work that is already being done by the firm in the ar-eas of healthcare, higher education and sustainability. Hourihan’s new position comes after 35 years with Cannon Design when it acquired Building Science Inc., co-founded by Hourihan.

Hickok Cole Architects announces the “topping out” of Square 54, the mixed-use office, housing and retail project under con-struction across the street from George Washington University at 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue. Hickok Cole is the Architect of Record with Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects serving as Design Ar-chitect. The firm also announces the completion of the 15,000 sf International Sign Association Headquarters in Alexandria. They were tasked with designing an office space that would facilitate communication and strengthen the culture of this trade associa-tion. Hickok Cole was awarded the 2009 Ultron Doc Award, Project Design Category, honoring outstanding achievement in interior design, for Blackboard, Inc.

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. recently completed a project for Winrock International in Arlington. GPI provided engineering con-sulting services for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire

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