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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE EAST BAY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Ju l y2011

Project Profile byArchitects Office

Boat House in Berkeley?

Escaping to the country in the early 1900’s for many San Franciscans meant traversing the bay to the East Bay hills andflats. Small cabins and cottages dotted the open farm land and were the tranquil refuges of city folk for the weekendor in the summer. Today many of these structures are gone, only pictures in a scrapbook or fading memories. A fewstill remain.

Built in 1901 this three-rooms and a path at some point in its history would become three-rooms and a bath. The backporch was enclosed to house the laundry and hot water tank. Retrofitted plumbing and wiring are on the interior sur-faces because the structure’s walls were solid tongue and groove with no cavities between. Working from home becameeven more difficult with hip replacements. Trekking through the back yard to the garden-room/office was a formida-ble task, especially in the winter rains. Having lived there for ten years it was time to make the needed changes; but howto expand?

The smallish lot size and signature pond in the garden were daunting obstacles. Sitting at the kitchen table, gazing intothe lush back yard and reflecting on the lily-covered pond conjured childhood memories in the designer’s mind of pastsummers at the lake with the family row boat. Why not? With his descriptive words and the deft pen of the architectan idea was born. Design/Build, good listening and an engaged client forged the key for the transformation.

Situating the footprint closely to the pond was necessary to provide the needed square footage for a master bed-room/bathroom addition. Constructing an accessible bath was of high importance. The kitchen’s dated wiring, plumb-ing, lighting and cabinetry and the need for enclosed storage led to the remodel of the kitchen.

Reflecting the angle of the garden-room window-wall in the new bedroom window-wall equally juxtaposed each struc-ture to the pond. The gracefully cantilevered bedroom now stands at water’s edge creating a “boat house” ambience.The soothing trickle of falling water can be heard as a fountain splashes aerated water into this backyard basin. Still,the cottage remains a refuge, for work, for rest and sleep.

Project Design by Steve Swearengen, AIA, owner and creator of Architects Office.Construction by More Than a Carpenter

ArchNews2Credit @ Home and Marketing Globally

recently returned from a trip to Malaysia and Singapore with an overnight Ilayover in Hong Kong. I usually travel to that region every two years or so and the one thing that hasnever once declined is the pace of construction.

Just driving through sections of Singapore, you’ll see literally hundreds ofcranes building a new transit line (they already have a fairly extensive sub-way/ mass transit system). There have been new buildings started and com-pleted from the last time I was in the region, such as Marina Bay Sands, andmore are in the works.

If what we understand about the design and construction industry is true and we contribute one of everynine dollars in the nation’s economy, then for developing countries, it’s a larger share. The amount ofinfrastructure construction and commercial building construction is mind boggling. If design and con-struction have significant impact on a nation’s economy then it is obvious that these emerging countries“get it”. Considering this is a global recession, the numbers don’t lie; the economies of both Malaysia andSingapore have grown. Singapore had a modest 2.2% growth in 2010 but a 22.5% in the first quarter of2011 (obtained from the recent Monetary Authority of Singapore June 2nd report).

AIA National has been lobbying the government about increasing credit availability and to ensure stimu-lus funding goes towards construction, however, other than the work going on at the Caldecott and the BayBridge, it’s fairly rare to see cranes in the East Bay. While some sectors are seeing a modest recovery, oth-ers like community colleges are nervous because of the lack of bond funding moving forward.

We need to press our leaders more about releasing the tight reins on credit for construction and to fundinfrastructure projects. We also need to market ourselves globally where possible. Many within the AIAconsider it a brand name with broad recognition across Asia and have been pushing to allow the use ofAIA for international architects. I still see that as AIA self congratulating themselves. Just type inwww.AIA.com and you’ll see exactly who has brand recognition in Asia.

We can’t rest just yet, we need to market ourselves better globally and we need our leaders to understandthat growth isn’t going to come from media friendly sound bites but from the design and constructionindustry. ❧

Pres iden t s Le t t e r

PRESIDENT’S LETTER Gerrard K. C. Lee, AIAChapter President

AIA East Bay

a chapter ofThe American Institute of Architects

1405 Clay Street Oakland, CA 94612Tel 510.464.3600Fax 510.464.3616 info@aiaeb.org www.aiaeb.orgaiaeastbay.blogspot.com

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Editorial contributions and correspon-dence to the chapter are welcome. Allmaterial submitted for publication mustbe in electronic form either via e-mail orCD. Microsoft Word versions 5 and Textfiles are supported.

Arch News Committee/Edi torsHarry Jacobs, AIA, ChairLaile Giansetto, AIALarry Mortimer, AIASidney Sweeney

DesignDean Hunsaker

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Emerg ing Pro f ess i ona l s

2011 Of f icers andBoard of Di rectors

PresidentGerard K. C. Lee, AIAPresident ElectAnthony Cataldo, AIASecretary/TreasurerAndre Ptaszynski, AIADirectorsJamie Brown, AIATimothy L. Craig, AIADouglas Frazier, AIAChristopher Moe, Allied MemberAssociate DirectorJeremiah Tolbert, Assoc. AIA Student DirectorJaime Garza, Jr. Student MemberExecutive DirectorSidney Sweeney

2011 Commit tees+Forums +ChairsAchievement AwardsBonnie Blake-Drucker, FAIAArchNews Editorial BoardHarry Jacobs, AIAForum on the EnvironmentAndrea Powell, Int’l Assoc. AIADesign AwardsRichard Fernau, FAIAEmerging Professionals CommitteeNathan Dison, AIAEventsSanjiv Bandhari, AIAFellowsRosemary Muller, FAIAHistoric PreservationBetsy Yost, AIAHome ToursSteven Stept, AIAJoint LectureGeno Yun, AIANominating CommitteeTBAOakland Firestorm Anniversary T.F.Michael Coleman, AIAProfessional Practice ForumMark Steppan, AIARegional and Urban DesignDouglas Frazier, AIASmall Firm ForumDonald Wardlaw, AIADoug CoeLinda Randolph, AIASponsorshipJeremiah Tolbert, Assoc. AIAWomen in Architecture ForumLaura de la Torre

3New CSE Experience - Part 2

ecause the exam is so new, there has been some confusion at some PSIBBecause the California Supplemental Exam (CSE) is so new, there has beenconfusion at some PSI testing centers on the administration of the exam. Knowthat after you sign in and take your picture, the staff should hand you the project

scenario packet. If they are escorting youto your seat without the project scenario stop them and ask forit. The packet is sealed and you cannot open it before the examstarts.

Just like the ARE's, there is a tutorial on how to use the keyboardkeys to answer the questions and maneuver through the exam.The two most important things to know during the tutorial is

1. The mouse is all you need to use so you don't need the keyboard at all; and 2. By all means DO NOT PRESS THE "END EXAM" BUTTON ACCIDENTALLY!!!

Yes, there is an "end exam" button at the top right of your keyboard. Why would they have such a thingI don't know. Since you really don't need your keyboard for anything, I would push it as far as you canout the way because you will need the desk space. The project scenario packet is too large for the desk,especially if you keep the keyboard where it normally would be.

The first section of the exam is a bit tight on time (one hour) but it's very doable, especially if you knowwhat to expect. You will refer to the project scenario for this portion but surprisingly, not all the ques-tions are related to the scenario. I would say that for about a third of the questions you will have to ref-erence the packet. You really don't need to go through the entire thing thoroughly but only need to knowwhere to look when asked a question. So don't waste time studying the plans. When you are finished withthe first section, you will have to put the packet under your seat.

Unlike the ARE's, there is no mandatory break and your time for the second section will start immedi-ately after the first hour is up. Fortunately, the second section gives you way more time than you reallyneed. Most people surveyed finish with about 50 minutes to spare. So manage your restroom/stretchingtime appropriately during this portion of the exam.

It's a little disappointing to say, but the new CSE is more of a "test taking ability exam" more than a"knowledge/practice based exam". With that said, read and re-read the questions very carefully. If itseems confusing, you would be correct. However, there is quite often one or two key words in the ques-tions that will help you decipher what it is they want you to know.

Also, answer all the questions. You are not penalized for answering incorrectly and unlike the ARE's, it ispossible for you to fail a topic and still pass the exam so long as you perform strongly on the other top-ics. The overall passing score is 74%. You are asked 135 questions but only 100 are accessed for yourscore. Presently, you have the opportunity during the exam to write comments based on the questionsand if you feel like a question is worded poorly and enough of you peers also agree, it has the possibilityof being discarded.

As you are quite aware, there aren't any classes that cater specifically to the new format of the exam.However, AIA East Bay is developing a really good course hopefully coming to you soon. In the mean-time, when preparing for the exam, remember that a study group is extremely helpful. Of course, gothrough all the Knowledge Statements until you feel really comfortable but the things you want to makesure you really want to know well is your AIA Contracts (A201 & B102), the regulatory agencies, liens andthe Practice Act. Good luck! ❧

EMERGING PROFESSIONALSREPORT Jeremiah Tolbert, Assoc. AIA

Associate Director

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Building Code Issues

Steven R Winkel, FAIA, CASpThe PREVIEW Group, Inc.Architects providing regulatory solutions

Kerwin Lee, AIA, CASpSenior Consulting Architect

Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc.(RJA) klee@rjagroup.com

Steve says:

here has been a round-robin discussion recently on the AIA East Bay codes email list Tregarding the application of 2010 California Building Code Table 705.8 regarding openings nearproperty lines. This table, which is taken from the 2009 International Building Code, has a step functionin it with the break point being three feet. The table was rewritten from the one in the 2007 CBC and 2006IBC, but the principal of forbidding wall openings less than three feet from a property line remains thesame. The principal of the code requirement is to prevent the spread of fire (exposure) from either yourbuilding or from an adjacent building back to yours. The heat transfer is assumed to occur in straightlines, with the radiant energy diminishing by the inverse square of the distance between objects.

The code has set a clear dividing line saying that three feet or more is "enough" to allow a percentage ofopenings in a rated envelope and that with less than three feet separation openings are forbidden. Whilethe basis of setting the distance at three feet is not obvious in the code the interpretation of the coderequirement is pretty straightforward. The split between protected and unprotected opening percentagesstill cuts off at three feet. Thus it is not possible to sprinkler your way around the requirement in the lessthan three-foot zone.

There is no clarity about where the distance is measured, but I would assume it is to the face of the glaz-ing in the opening. Thus it may be possible in a wall that is just under three feet from the property line torecess a window parallel to the face of the wall and have the “opening” meet the three-foot fire separationdistance requirement. This interpretation must be verified with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Youshould never proceed with a detail based on such an interpretation without verifying the interpretationwith the agency granting you the permit. Note also that this interpretation will not be same in all juris-dictions; do not assume that since it worked in one town it will work in the other. Note also that perSection 702 Fire Separation Distance is to be measured perpendicular to the face of the wall in question.

Thus a wall in a recess near the property line where the window faces 90 degrees to the property line mayhave an opening closer than three feet to the property line based on the code’s assumption that radiantenergy coming through the opening in a fire would not reach the property line.

Kerwin Says:

The code takes a simplistic look at fire exposure between buildings. Remember that all numeric values inthe code are arbitrary and have little technical basis. Fires do not stop at three-feet and there is no guar-antee that a fire will not spread just because you have three-feet or more. The code also assumes that firesdo not turn corners, therefore allowing the 90-degree or more wall/opening. One assumption made inNFPA-80 is that when both building’s are sprinkler-protected there is no fire exposure between buildings.This is not found anywhere in the building or fire codes.

Be careful on location and measurement of the openings as noted by Steve. If your design is being trickyand you place punched openings recessed 3-feet from the face of the wall and the wall is located on theproperty line, this could be interpreted as openings in a property line wall and are not normally permit-ted. An exception to this is in San Francisco, where Administrative Bulletin AB-009 allows for openingsin a wall at the property line through a special local equivalency. Nowhere else have I seen this allowed.

There are nine items you need to comply with for which additional protection is required. The openingcannot be required for light and/or ventilation. This opening can be rescinded at anytime if the adjacentproperty decides to build a building in front of your window.❧

Openings Near Property Lines

Daylighting, part 1: Daylight Factor

tarting with this month’s article, through the next few, I am going to Swrite about one of the most important features of architectural design;daylighting and its various design tools. In this month’s article, I will brieflydescribe the Daylighting factor as a method of calculating the quantity of lightinside a space. Daylighting has a vast impact on architectural design, the builtenvironment as well as energy use. It has been observed that the introductionof natural light significantly improves user productivity and occupant satisfac-tion, by providing a healthier and a more pleasant environment.

What is Daylight Factor?In the past, several simplified procedures have been used for evaluating the potential of a building designto provide adequate internal levels of illumination using natural light. Most of these techniques are basedon the calculation of Daylight Factors. A Daylight Factor is the ratio of internal illuminance to unob-structed external illuminance on a horizontal plane from a non-directional overcast sky expressed as a per-centage. In simpler terms, Daylight Factor is the ratio of sunlight outside to inside and for a normal daylitspace; the daylight factor varies from 2-2.5%. To provide effective daylighting in buildings designers seekto attain adequate Daylight Factors where necessary (usually on the working plane) with minimal varia-tion. Daylight Factors are easy to calculate and a variety of techniques are available. These techniques cal-culate three components of illuminance. Sky Component (SC), light direct from the sky vault, ExternallyReflected Component (ERC), light reflected from external obstructions such as other building andInternally Reflected Component (IRC), light reflected off internal surfaces. The Daylight Factor is the sumof these three components.Daylight factor = (SC+ERC+IRC)

Scale models and an artificial skyDaylight factors can also be calculated using scale models illuminated by an artificial sky. The physicalproperties of light are such that daylight penetrates into and inter-reflects within a scale model almostidentically to how it would in a full-scale building. Use of scale models allows a designer to evaluate boththe quantitative and the qualitative performance of the daylighting system. There are two types of artifi-cial skies of which the most common type is a small room, lit from above, with mirrors on all sides to cre-ate the effect of an infinite horizon. The other type is a dome with lights fitted to the interior surface. Thebrightness of the lights is set such as it represents the luminance distribution of a standard CIE overcastsky. Calibrated photocells are then placed within the model to measure the illuminance levels at desiredlocations. In this case, the daylight factor is the ratio of an illuminance value measured inside the modelto an illuminance value measured from the entire artificial sky, with the model removed. This is a fairlysimple technique where the different components of illuminance are not required to be calculated sepa-rately; they are an integral part of every measurement. However, it may be difficult and expensive to accu-rately model complex building geometries, and the artificial skies themselves are relatively large andexpensive. The artificial sky constructed from mirrors is limited to modeling CIE overcast sky distribu-tion. The dome type however is limited in the accuracy with which patterns of distribution can be mod-eled because it is constructed using lights of finite size that do not cover the whole dome surface.

Limitations of the Daylight FactorThe standard CIE overcast sky model, which is used to calculate daylight factors, corresponds to only asmall proportion of actual real sky conditions. Hence, in several sunny places, where overcast conditionsare much less common, this poor correspondence makes daylight factors inappropriate for evaluating theeffectiveness of a lighting design over time. The major disadvantage of the CIE overcast sky model is thatit cannot model the directional properties of real sky conditions. For example the presence of a bright cir-cumsolar region, or the contribution from direct sunlight. That’s why it is unsuitable for assessing designsthat make significant use of shading or redirection devices, (continued on page 6)

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Thunderbolt

hen Apple, Inc. introduced their updated MacBook Pro notebookWand desktop iMac computers this year, they included the next “bigthing” for computer input/output (I/O) called Thunderbolt. For most peo-ple, outside of the hardcore geeks that follow this stuff, it was likely the firsttime they have heard of the technology, which was developed by Intel(under the code name Light Peak) and brought to market with technicalcollaboration from Apple. So, what is Thunderbolt and how is it going toenhance our interaction with our data? First, let’s look back at computer I/Oto better understand the benefits of Thunderbolt.

The most common port found on Windows based computers was the Parallel port. Macintosh basedcomputers utilized a combination of Apple’s ABD (Apple Desktop Bus) port and SCSI (pronouncedSKUHZ-ee) for connecting various peripherals including the mouse, keyboard and external hard drives.Each of these technologies worked well, but eventually they were all replaced with another technologyfrom Intel called Universal Serial Bus or USB.

Back in the summer of 1998, when Apple introduced the first iMac computer, they chose to abandon thelegacy ADB and SCSI ports for Intel’s fledgling USB technology. Apple gambled on USB because, it cor-

rectly predicted that a universally adoptedconnector would grow the market fordevices that could be used by any com-puter, regardless whether it was runningWindows or the Mac OS. USB was alsodesigned with benefits over the ADB,SCSI and the Parallel ports it replaced,including the ability to hot swap mice andkeyboards. Prior to USB, it was commonto have to shut down your computer inorder to plug or unplug peripherals. USBwas slow for data transfer, something Inteladdressed with High Speed USB 2, which

accelerated the demise of Parallel and SCSI for external hard drives.

USB originally provided just 12Mbps where as USB 2 (480 Mbps)along with a number of different I/Otechnologies, including FireWire 400 (400Mbps) & 800 (800 Mbps), eSATA (2.5 Gbps) and even USB 3(5 Gbps) have all upped the speed of data transfer, but Thunderbolt far outpaces them all by providing10 Gbps. You will be able to move data to and from peripherals up to 20 times faster than with USB 2 andmore than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800. What those numbers really mean is that you will beable to transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds or backup one years worth of continuousMP3 playback in just over 10 minutes.

Thunderbolt also provides 10 watts of power to peripherals eliminating the use of power bricks for somedevices and can even be used in place of standard Ethernet cables for networking. Also, because is it basedon DisplayPort technology, the video standard for high-resolution displays, any Mini DisplayPort displayplugs right into the Thunderbolt port and using an adapter, you can connect to a DisplayPort, DVI,HDMI, or VGA display.

Much like the original USB connector, Thunderbolt provides an industry standard connector and hotswapping capabilities, but provides far more speed and flexibility. It has wide industry support, andperipherals including it should be shipping this summer. Currently the only computers on the marketthat include a Thunderbolt port are Apple’s MacBook Pro notebooks and iMac desktops expect Appleand other PC manufacturers to ship computers with Thunderbolt soon. ❧

Neal A. Pann, AIA

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Neal A. Pann, AIA

(continued from page 5)(the external shading and light shelves) because these primarily either block or redirect direct sunlight.Daylight design must therefore take into account realistic sky and sun conditions and seasonal variations.In addition the daylight factor techniques, and the calculation methods based on it, are unsuitable fordesign systems that combine natural light with artificial lights controlled by a lighting control system.

Daylight factor is the first step to see what areas can be daylit in a design. Next month, I will speak a littleabout the physics behind daylighting modeling and also give an introduction to the various simulationtools available. ❧

USB = 12 Mbps / Thunderbolt=10 Gps

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Rob’s a dadThe wife of Rob Williamson, AIA, Dana, gave birth to a beautiful baby boyon May 13: Calder James Williamson. He was 6lbs 8 ozs, and 21 incheslong.

Ratcliff welcomes BongortRatcliff welcomes Larry Bongort, AIA, as a senior healthcare architect andmedical planner to the firm’s healthcare practice group. Bongort has morethan 30 years of professional experience as a healthcare architect, with a spe-cialization in the planning and design of complex health care facilities andambulatory centers.

He received a Master of Architecture (with highdistinction), a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and a Bachelor of Arts inGerman (with high distinction), all in 1975 from the University of Michigan, AnnArbor. He attended the University of Stuttgart, Germany, as a DeutscherAkademischer Austauschdienst Fellow for postgraduate studies in planning anddesign methodology in 1975-76. He was awarded the American Institute ofArchitects School Medal in 1975, and Phi Beta Kappa in1971.

Jennifer Mastro, — AIA— Makes it!Congratulations to AIAEB member Jennifer Mastro, AIAwho was licensed recently.

Mikiten joins others in presentationArchitects Peter Waller,AIA, Erick Mikiten, AIA, and Rick Williams presented "AVirtual Tour of Affordable Housing" on May 12 in Concord, CA. The programaddressed Concord's projected growth (19,000 households) and the need for safe,high quality, affordable homes. The event was part of EBHO's 15th Annual AffordableHousing Week.

Pyatok presents Waterman Gardens Plan Mike Pyatok, AIA and Marcial Chao presented the Waterman Gardens Master Plan to the San BernadinoCounty Board of Supervisors. After a 6-month community design process to redesign the 1943 publichousing development, Pyatok Architects prepared a plan that doubles the housing, maximizes open space,adds a full service community and rec center, and integrates Waterman Gardens into the surround-ing communities.

(and) Pyatok Leads High-Density DesignDiscussionMike Pyatok, AIA joined architect Steve Rajninger, MaryHennesey from EBALDC, and Lauren Maddock fromMercy Housing to discuss strategies for creating higher den-sity housing for families that is both affordable and liveable - akey goal in this economic climate. This panel was one of many atHousing California's 2011 conference inSacramento, CA

Maria Denney—AIA— Makes it too!Congratulations also goes to AIAEB member Maria Denney,AIA who was licensed recently

Wolfe is now —”Bay Friendly”Congratulations are due Peter Wolf, Allied Member AIAEBwho was recently designated a, “Bay-Friendly QualifiedAdvisor and Rater by the Bay Friendly Coalition. As a Bay-Friendly Qualified Advisor, Peter Wolfe LandscapeArchitecture can now provide clients with advising services toassist in meeting the new landscape standards and expeditingthe review process, or as a third party rater to rate Bay-Friendly projects for compliance.

Strain PublishesLarry Strain, FAIA’s article, “The Clock is Ticking, the case for reducing embodied greenhouse gas emis-sions,” was published in the May issue of Greensource

Members / F i rms In The News

Jennifer Mastro, AIA

Peter Wolfe, AlliedMember, AIAEB

Calder James Williason

Larry Bongort, AIA

Maria Denny, AIA

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fter earning an undergraduateAdegree in microbiologyfrom Miami University (ofOhio),I worked as a researchassistant at Yale Medical Schoolfor four years. Following a moveto the Bay Area, with encourage-ment from friends, I applied toand was accepted at U.C.Berkeley’s masters program inarchitecture. My special projectswhile at Berkeley included help-ing a fellow student build a housein the Oakland Hills, and work-ing with Chris Alexander for six-months constructing a low-income housing project inMexicali, Baja CA.

After graduating, mywork included nearlyten years as a contrac-tor / designer doingmany remodels andadditions. This periodin my life gave me theinvaluable opportunityto build what Idesigned. My knowl-edge of building mate-rials and techniquesgrew from this experi-ence

After a series of gruel-ing board exams, Iearned a license topractice architecture inCalifornia. The rest, as

they say, is history. As a licensed architect, I established asole proprietor business, first in Oakland and now inFremont. Being a sole practitioner has allowed me morepersonal involvement in my client's projects, with a hands-on approach sometimes lacking in larger firms. Residentialdesign and construction is definitely my niche and my styleleans toward elegant, tasteful, and traditional.

Working with homeowners gives me joy and satisfaction.My projects (all residential) have included everything fromdesigning bookshelves to multi-million dollar homes.Regardless of project size, I strive to fulfill my clients'dreams for their homes. I get pleasure in finding new andcreative ways to update tract house floor plans and takecare to seamlessly blend new and existing construction. Ihave experienced real gratification from the wonderfulclients and contractors that I've worked with over theyears. Being a member of Small Firm Forum has kept mesane and enriched my practice immensely.

I have completed over 25 remodeling projects within ahalf-mile of my Fremont home, now jokingly named"Randolphville" by my friends. I continue to workthroughout the greater Bay Area, with projects fromBolinas to Half Moon Bay. ❧

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CALIFORNIANancy Anderson, AIACommissioner, Architectural Board of ExaminersTom Butt, FAIAChair, Local Government CommissionMember of the League of California CitiesEnvironmental Quality Policy CommitteeAlan Dreyfuss, AIAChair, State Historic Building Safety BoardRobert Duncan Nicol, FAIAMember, Universal DesignAdvisory Board, OSAWilliam Savidge, AIAC.A.S.H. -- Coalition for Adequate SchoolHousing -Vice-ChairSteven Winkel, FAIAArchitect Commissioner Member, California Building Standards Commission

Contra CostaGene Metz, AIA John Marsh Historic Trust, President, Board ofDirectors

AlamedaNancy Anderson, AIAChair, Alameda Historical Advisory Board

AlbanyDavid Arkin, AIAPlaning & Zoning Commission

BerkeleyGene Metz, AIAU.C.B. College of Environmental Design, Mentor Program (Arch)

Reeve Gould, AIA Board, I House, UCBFounding Trustee, Cal PerformancesBerkeley Symphony Advisory Board

BrentwoodDonald S. Stirling, AIAPlanning Commission & Design ReviewSubcommittee

DanvilleDouglas A. McQuillan, AIADesign Review BoardHeritage Resource Commission

FremontTheresa Ballard-Dias, AIAVice-President of the Board of Directors, AlliedHousing, IncVice-President of the Board of Directors, AbodeService

KensingtonDon Dommer, AIABoard Member, Fire Protection District.LafayetteAndre Ptaszynski, AIAMember Design Review Commission

LivermoreNeal Pann, AIAMember Planning Commissioner

Napa CountyPresident/Advocacy Chair of the VallejoArchitectural Heritage FoundationElizabeth Putnam, AIACommissioner on the Napa County Commissionfor Arts and Culture.

NewarkTheresa Ballard-Dias, AIACity of Newark’s Community DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

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Linda Randolph, AIA

Member Profile: Deborah Wylie, AIA9

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Members in Public Service — continued

OAKLANDDave Byrens, AIAChair: Shoreline Cleanup - Kiwanis Michael Coleman, AIAMember, Board of DirectorsMuseum of Children's Art (MOCHA)Alan Dreyfuss, AIAMember, Oakland Landmarks Advisory BoardClaudia Falconer, AIAPresident, Montclair Village Business AssnPatrick G. Gaughan, Assoc. AIAChair of the Council on Architecture, OaklandMuseumReve Gould, AIABoard, Piedmont Montclair Rotary ClubHarley Jensen, AIAMember of the Council on ArchitectureOakland Museum Eli Naor, AIABoard, Oakland Chamber of CommerceVice Chair Measure Y Oversight CommitteeJohn Nelson, AIABoard Chair, Oakland Chamber of CommerceAndre Ptaszynski, AIASecretary of the Council on Architecture,Oakland MuseumGary Struthers, AIA Board of Directors for East Bay Habitat forHumanityHelene Vilett, AIACouncil on ArchitectureOakland Museum of California

RichmondTom Butt, FAIAMember, Richmond City CouncilRepresentative of Richmond on the West

Contra Costa Transportation Advisory CommitteeRepresentative of Richmond on the Water

Emergency Transit Authority Citizens AdvisoryCommittee

Ray Welter, AIAMember, Richmond Design Review Board

Walnut CreekMark Lopez, AIADesign Review Commission

ssociate V.P. for the University of California, Deborah directs system-wideACapital Resources, for the University of California system. This encompass-es ten campuses, five medical centers, research laboratory campuses, filed sta-tions, and UC real estate holdings and long-term leases. Prior to this, Wylie waswith the California State University (CSU) system, directing all development attheir newest campus CSU Channel Islands, after serving as CSU UniversityArchitect, and before that for seven years as campus architect at CSU Northridge,restoring 102 earthquake-damaged buildings.

Following undergraduate work at UC Berkeley in Architecture, Wylie obtained a UC Berkeley Master'sDegree in Structural Engineering, and has since earned a Masters In Business Administration from CSU-Long Beach. She is a member of the national Association of University Architects, the Society of Collegeand University Planners, and the NCARB.

Deborah Wylie chaired the CSU structural peer-review advisory committee, evaluating all system-widestructural policies, and is presently updating the UC Seismic Policy. Her group provides policy directionsand interface with state agencies related to Building Standards, Fire Marshal programs, ADA and DSAreviews and the UC Building Official program. Wylie, through her position at the central UC Office of thePresident is also advocating project delivery policies in Sacramento, as well as closely supervising contin-ued policies in sustainability, energy efficiency, and nationwide college facilities design and planning.

Prior to her University work, Deborah Wylie was in private practice in Los Angeles for seventeen years,with Wylie Carter Architects, still continuing practice. The firm specializes in film/TV studio facilities,including large soundstages, various studio production facilities, and a long list of homes for celebrityclients, including Bob Dylan, Cher, and Larry Hagman. Wylie has three grown children, working inCharter School advocacy, classic car auctions, and designing mobile phone apps. ❧

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Allied Member Firm Profile: Degenkolb Engineers

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egenkolb Engineers is the nation’s oldest and largest earthquake engineering firm focused onDhealthcare, higher education, government, lifeline, energy, life science and high tech institutions inhigh seismic zones. Our award-winning structural designs have saved clients more than $550 million inthe past ten years, and we have led or participated in the development of every US based seismic codeused today.

The firm’s engineers have pioneered displacement-based analysis, performance-based engineering, andprotective systems for high seismic performance in new and existing structures. Established in 1940, thefirm is distinguished by numerous awards, nationally recognized experts, and a profoundly vibrant cul-ture rooted in the traditions of the past while constantly guided by a vision for the future.

At seventy years old, the firm finds itself in a unique position: Invigorated by a thirty-year vision for thesixth generation of leadership in the making. The firm marks generations by its CEOs. John J. Gould wasthe first, Henry Degenkolb second, Tom Wosser third, and Chris Poland fourth. In 2010, Stacy Bartolettimarked the fifth generation of the firm as it starts welcoming in the sixth generation of emerging leadersinto the early stages of their careers. It’s the job of every CEO to plan for the future, and the sixth gener-ation rests on the shoulders of all those who came before.

While this is a renowned structural engineering firm, the real legacy the firm leaves is less about projectsand accomplishments. It’s more about creating a place where an engineer can imagine the career of hisor her dreams and create that career with the support of the firm. It’s about limitless possibilities drivenby an undercurrent of entrepreneurialism. It’s the melding of youthful energy and wizened maturity thatgenerates debate and opens doors to more opportunities. Preserving the past while envisioning the futureso that there is room for the next generation to make its mark on the firm. It’s a legacy that demonstratesthe ability to see beyond what others might call limitations and instead see the possibility for innovationand creation. These are the cultural elements and principles that distinguish the firm.❧

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7/12/11 Home Tours Committee Meeting This meeting is open only to current task force members. Interested in the August 13, 2011 Home Tours? Click here to volunteer as a docent. Click here to purchase tickets.

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7/21/11 ARE Seminars: Construction Documents & Services I Instructor: Robert Williamson, AIATime: 6-9pm Location: AIA East Bay Click here for details and to register.

7/22/11 DESIGN[realized]: Legal & Management Aspects of IPD, BIM & VDC Learn how to maximizesuccess on Integrated Project Delivery and Virtual Design and Construction projects from legal andmanagement experts with direct personal experience in construction management and con tractcreation, as well as leading-edge insurance writers. Speakers: Suzanne Harness, ESQ, AIA, HarnessProject Solutions, Lisa Dal Gallo, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP, Martin Andrejko, National UW Director, Professional Liability Time: 9am-Noon Location: AIA East Bay Cost: $55 (AIA Members$45; $165 for All 4 Events in the IPD/VDC Series)Registration: http://www.designrealized.com/Tickets_Oakland

7/22/11 SOLARTECTURE: Building Integrated Energy Systems Case studies of building integrated wind, solar PV, and solar concentrator powered heat pumps and chillers. Presented by by Reinhold Ziegler and Laurie Rolfe of Synergyi, Inc. A Forum on the Environment presentationTime: Noon-1:30pm Location: AIA East Bay Free and open to all. Click here to register1.5 LU Hours

7/27/11 July Monthly Program: Home Tours Architects What inspires & Delights the Architects of ourHome Tours Projects? A wine & cheese networking reception is included. Time: 5:30-8:15pmLocation: AIA East Bay Free for those registered for the August 13 Home Tours; $15 AIA Members and employees of chapter-member firms; $20 non-members. Click here for more information and to register. 1 LU Hours

7/12/11 Presented by Shawn Smith who will introduce WinDoor, an alternative to Vectorworks’ door & windows tools. Time: 7-9pm Location: AIA East Bay Free and open to all TBD LU Hours

7/14/11 Recent Work from Sandra Vivanco, Principal at A+D A Women in Architecture Program.Time: 6-7:30pm Location: AIA East Bay Free and open to all 1.5 LU Hours

7/19/11 Revit User Group: Interface Engineering—Revit MEP and Lessons Learned Speaker: Glen Walson of Interface Engineering Time: 11:30am-1:30pm Location: AIA East Bay Lunch is provided by Ideate, Inc. Please RSVP. TBD LU Hours

7/19/11 Young Architects Forum Have you become licensed in the past five years, or are you about to take the CSE? This forum is for you! Time: 6pm Location: AIA East Bay TBD LU Hours

7/20/11 Events Committee Time: Noon-1pm Location: AIA East Bay Open to all chapter members.

7/21/11 CAB: Practice Issues Presented by the Professional Practice Forum. Time: Noon-1:30pm Location: AIA East Bay Free and all are welcome. Bring your lunch!

7/26/11 ArchNews Committee Meeting Time: Noon-1:30pmLocation: AIA East BayAll chapter members welcome.

7/28/28 Pleasanton Program: A Universal Approach to Kitchen & Bath Design Universal design principals applied to the kitchen & bath. Presented by John Kerr, Allied Member, Moen Inc. Time: Noon-1pm Location: Dahlin Group Architecture & Planning, 5865 Owens Dr., PleasantonBring your own lunch! Please RSVP to events@aiaeb.org.

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