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The OCULUSAIA NebraskaA Society ofThe American Institute of Architects

A Bimonthly Newsletter of AIA NebraskaVolume 1999, Issue No. 6

N O V E M B E R • D E C E M B E R

In This Issue

2 '99 Awards Recipients4 Conference Wrap up5 State News7 Member News8 Chapter News9 Government News10 Continuing Educaton11 Other Opportunities12 Calendar

Project and Location:Peters Residence

Design Firm:Kenneth Hahn Architects • Omaha, NE

Award Received:Youth Design Award

Photo By:Paul J. Brokering, AIA

Project and Location:Valmont Plaza

Design Firm:DLR Group • Omaha, NE



Project and Location:Roffman's Weekend Retreat

Design Firm:Kenneth Hahn Architects •

Omaha, NE



1999 DESIGN AWARD WINNERS • YOUTH DESIGN WINNERS

Awards RECIPIENTS

Project and Location:Western Historic Trails Center

Design Firm:Bahr Vermeer Haecker Architects •

Omaha, NE

Award Received:Honor Award

Photo By:Farshid Assassi

Project and Location:Madeline Island Music Camp

Design FirmBahr Vermeer & Haecker

Architects • Omaha, NE


Photo By:Seri Demorest

Project and Location:Blue Stem Bar + Grill

Design FirmRandy Brown Architect • Omaha, NE



1999 HONOR AWARD WINNERS

25-Year MembersGary Bishop, AIARobert Cernelic, AIAJames F. Pine, AIAW. Cecil Steward, FAIA

Project and Location:120 Blondo Building

Design Firm:Randy Brown Architects • Omaha, NE



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Project and Location:The Strategic Air Command Museum

Design Architect:Leo A Daly Company • Omaha, NE



Design Awards Jury

Curt Fentress, FAIA, RIBAFentress Bradburn Architects,

Denver, CO

Michael Brendle, FAIAMichael Brendle Architects,

Denver, CO

Brian Klipp, AIAKlipp, Colussy, Jenk, DuBois,

Denver, CO

AIA NebraskaA Society of The AmericanInstitute of Architects

Project and Location:Millard Public Library

Design Architect:The Schemmer Associates • Omaha, NE

Award Received:Masonry Award

Photo By:Tom Kessler

Sponsored by theNebraska

Masonry Institute

Project and Location:St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

New Worship CenterDesign Architect:

RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge • Omaha, NEAward Received:Masonry Award


Nebraska Masonry Award Winners

1999 HONOR AWARD WINNERS

Project and Location:First National Service Center

Design Architect:RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge • Omaha, NE


Photo By:Tom Kessler

Conference WRAP UP

Many thanks to the following sponsors and exhibitors at the AIANE Conference. It is because of their committment to the

profession that the convention was a success. Please take thetime to review this list, and show your appreciation as well.

1999 SponsorsGrand BenefactorHyde Lecture FoundationNebraska Masonry Institute

1999 Exhibitors

Thanks


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A special "Thank you" to the peoplewho were responsible for the success ofthe 1999 Design Awards Conference,including the speakers, participants, andcommittees volunteers.

Also, thank you to the AIA NE staff:Luz E. Ducharme, Executive AssistantGayle E. Krueger, CAE,Executive Director

HARRY F CUNNINGHAMGOLD MEDAL

The Gold Medal forArchitectural Excel-lence in the state ofNebraska waspresented to DeonBahr, FAIA •founder and Principalat Bahr VermeerHaecker Architects,

Lincoln, on Friday, September 10.

The Harry F. Cunningham, FAIA, Gold Medalwas established to commemorate the signifi-cant contributions of Cunningham. He tookover the Nebraska State Capitol project, uponthe death of Bertram Grosvernor Goodhue.Cunningham subsequently established the firstschool of Architecture at the University ofNebraska - Lincoln. The Gold Medal is thehightest honor the AIA Nebraska can bestow,and is awarded in recognition of the mostdistinguieshed achievement in architecture orservice to the profession of architecture in thestate of Nebraska. The medal was inspired byCunningham's son Frances Cunningham, whopassed away in May.

Deon F. Bahr, FAIA, has created a wellrespected and successful architecture firm asevidenced in the depth and breadth of designawards and commitment to communityservice. He is a practitioner who has used hisskill in advancing the profession of architec-ture to a higher standard.

Deon is a good supporter of education,providing a consistent leadership throughinteraction with students and educators. He isa good steward to the community, through hisinvolvement with his church and otherorganizations.

His talents reach beyond traditional designinto photography, artistry and collecting,providing him another avenue of expression,and perspective to life.

1999 Gold Medal JuryStanley J. How, III, AIAStanley J How & AssociatesThomas Stanton Laging, FAIAProfessor • UNL College of ArchitectureDale McKinney, AIA • Central StatesRegional Director • InVision Architecture •Sioux City, IAW. Cecil Steward, FAIA • DeanArchitecture College UNL andPast Gold Medal RecipientTerry Ferguson • President, NE Arts Council

State NEWS

2000 AIA NebraskaExecutive Committee:

By Robert Schoenleber, AIA

President's Message


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It's getting dark early.

As fall has approached, the darker skies as I drive home from the office, have becomeincreasingly more apparent. Not so much for the coming of winter, but for the end ofmy term as President of AIA Nebraska and I have likened the two because of thingswhich seem to parallel each other at this time of year.

The shorter days mean the growing season is almost at an end and forces plants tomake adjustments for survival. The leaves on trees and shrubs changing color meansthe plant's growing mechanism is slowing down in preparation for a period of inactiv-ity.

Slowing down is something that I discussed with several AIA NE past presidents atthe annual fall conference who stated that they were overloaded at the end of theirterms and needed a hibernation period after it was over in order to rejuvenate theirexcitement for involvement in AIA activities. They seemed to sense what I wasfeeling and understood the significance of the conference as one of the last majorresponsibilities of my term. Since the conference was in September, I found it odd thatI too was looking towards the hibernation from my duties so soon.

It was not too long ago that I, looking towards the future, considered throwing in myname for a regional director position that would become vacant next year. This musthave been during one of those brief periods which my work load of my “real job” wasnot at its peak and where I was feeling guilty for not having done more for thisorganization as its leader.

It's not hard to be President, in fact it is wonderful to be in such a position with such arespected organization. In the beginning, I was very motivated to devote my abilitiesto an ambitious list of things I felt I could do for the membership. I soon came to therealization that to do what I wanted as President would demand my full attention andnot that of a volunteer. I'm sorry to say I found my attention being diverted to other,more profitable tasks as the year went on and many of my desired AIA results wentby the wayside because of it.

I still have time left, it's not pitch black yet and I still have my leaves, though they maybe differing in color. I plan on fulfilling my duties as President starting with theregional conference, the annual planning retreat, remaining monthly meetings, etc. andwill be proud to offer the organization to Marv's capable hands in a healthy state.

Although the increasing darkness signals a time of change, it is a necessary period andone which should be welcomed. New leadership means new enthusiasm which is vitalfor the organization and the darkness only initiates its onset. Involvement at this timeis critical in preparation for the new leaders. Please come and participate in theplanning for next year at the planning retreat, November 17, 1999.

We'll leave a light on for you.

PS We missed you Homer but John did a very nice job.

Marvin Webb, AIA - PresidentWebb & Company Architects • Grand Island

Stephen Clymer, AIA - President Elect,Clymer Vidlak Architects • Lincoln

Ron Baker, AIA, - SecretaryHDR Architecture Inc. • Omaha

Paul Jeffrey, AIA - TreasurerBahr Vermeer Haecker Architects •Omaha

Michael James, AIA - DirectorMichael James & Associates • Omaha

Bruce Fischer, AIA - DirectorCity of Lincoln Offices • Lincoln

Jeffre Chadwick - Associate Director,The Clark Enersen Partners • Lincoln

Kevin Clark, AIA - President, LincolnChapter, Sinclair Hille & Associates •Lincoln

Joe Saniuk, AIA - President, OmahaChapter • Savage Palandri Architects •Omaha

Richard Stacy, AIA - President, WesternChapter • Great Plains Architects •Kearney

Robert Schoenleber, AIA - PastPresident, Schoenleber, Shriner & Hittle• Lincoln

Scott Baldermann - AIAS President,University of Nebraska • Lincoln

W. Cecil Steward, FAIA - Ex Officio,Dean, College of Architecture • Univer-sity of Nebraska • Lincoln

Gayle E. Krueger, CAE - ExecutiveDirector - AIA Nebraska

AIA Nebraska • 402/472-1456


Member NEWS

Welcome, New Member CONGRATULATIONS:

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

NEW Registered Architects and AIA

Members on the MoveTerrance Wood, AIA, The SchemmerAssociates, Inc., has exercised optionsand purchased stock to become owner inthe firm.


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AIADaniel J. Kammerer, ZMB Partners,OmahaStephen W. Weber, Polsky WeberArchitects, OmahaCraig A. Wohlgemuth, BVH Architects,Lincoln

Associate AIALee J. Davies, Gardner Hinde Davis,North PlatteDwayne R. Meyer, Avant Architects,Omaha

Reinstated MembershipReuben D Rieke, Jr., Associate AIA,Transferred Into StateMark A. Hinchman, AIA, UNL Collegeof Architecture, LincolnRyan F. Swanson, Associate AIA,Church Design Inc., Holdrege, NE

Transferred Out of StateBryan H. Liebig, Associate AIA, to CALisa B. McCoid (Dann), Associate AIA,to Kent, WABruce Wrightsman, AIA, to Manhattan,KSSheryl Krajnik, AIA, to Seattle, WA

AffiliateArnold Breslow, Architectural BuildingConcepts, OmahaPaul B. Brungardt, Jr., E&A ConsultingGroup, Inc., LincolnCharles D. Huddleston, E&A Consult-ing Group, Inc., OmahaSteve Lemke, Ayars + Ayars, Inc.,OmahaSherry Norris, National Wallcovering,Ralston, NE

Arthur D. Johnson, FAIA, is remem-bered as a staunch advocate for the designprofession. He passed away on Wednes-day, October 6, 1999 at the age of 75.

Johnson was a partner at Dana LarsonRoubal & Associates until his retirementin 1996. He had previously worked atLeo A. Daly Company.

He served as president of both AIAOmaha and AIA Nebraska. Johnsondeveloped the criteria for the Distin-guished Architect Award. Johnsonbecame a member of the College ofFellows of the American Institute ofArchitects in 1984. His nominator notedthat Johnson had devoted his professionalcareer to design and technical excellence.He helped garner many state, regionaland national awards for architecturalexcellence for his firm.

Johnson used his influence to lobby theNebraska Legislature on such issues ascodes, taxation and funding for stateprojects. He was instrumental in theadoption of a new registration law andcode of practice for architects in the state.

In the early 1970’s, he served as amember of the I-480 Joint Use Commit-tee that studied the impact of routing theInterstate highway system throughdowntown Omaha and also served on themayor’s River Front DevelopmentCommittee.

During his presidency with AIA Omaha,he led efforts to establish the communitydesign center to assist neighborhoodgroups in the planning and developmentof projects in north and south Omaha,

Johnson was born in Council Bluffs,studied architecture at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln, and received theUniversity’s Distinguished AlumniAward in 1982.

He was a Navy veteran of World War IIand the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife Leila, Daugh-ter Dr. Michelle F. Johnson and sonSteven A. Johnson.

IN MEMORIAM

Scott Heaney, Associate AIA, hasmoved to Architects and Company Ltd.

AIA Omaha ProposesModifications to its By-Laws

On October 14, 1999 the AIA OmahaBoard of Directors voted to recommendthe following modifications to the AIAOmaha by-laws. These modificationswill be put to a vote of its members attheir annual Membership Meeting onNovember 18, 1999. Copies of theOmaha Chapter by-laws are available toMembers upon request.

Current Paragraph5.1 Membership of the Board of

Directors

The Board of Directors shall consist ofthe Officers, the immediate PastPresident and two (2) additionalDirectors, each of whom shall be anassigned Member of this Chapter.

Modified Paragraph as Proposed5.1 Membership of the Board of

Directors

The Board of Directors shall consist ofthe Officers, the immediate PastPresident, two (2) additional Directorsand two (2) additional AssociateDirectors, each of whom shall be anassigned Member of this Chapter.

Steven Ginn, AIA, ZBMPartners, OmahaRichard McKinley, AIA, AlleyPoyner Architecture, Omaha

Chapter NEWSThe OCULUS

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Scott Baldermann, AIAS President

AIA Student Chapter

Mike West, AIA, President

AIA Omaha Chapter

David Wiebe, AIA, President

AIA Lincoln Chapter

With the semester reaching its halfwaypoint, AIAS is reaching the end of themembership drive with higher theaverage numbers. With over 100chapters in the nation, the University ofNebraska is usually the second or thirdlargest in size. The National Forum isjust around the corner and we arepredicting to have up to 25 studentsgoing to Toronto.

The mentorship program is underwayand we have had a good turn out byprofessionals. Several groups have donefirm tours and our planning constructionsite visits. Our barbecue was a successwith twelve professionals flippingburgers for the students. The interactionwas appreciated and helpful to theincoming first and second year students.The only large event left is our projectdisplay, which is scheduled in Novem-ber. Anyone is welcome to any of ourAIAS event. All of our chapter eventsthus far have had at least one AIArepresentative present. Our calendar isposted on our web page at http://www.unl.edu/aias.

I would like to once again thank AIANebraska, and the local chapters for theirsupport in getting Kent Larson to lectureon his digital work as a research scientistat MIT. The lecture was well receivedby most students and faculty because itnot only demonstrates the capabilities ofthree dimensional software, but thatarchitects are struggling to find how thecomputer can become more than just arepresentational tool. We appreciate theinvolvement for these events and wehope to continue this in the future.

AIAS has always been viewed as theliaison between students and theprofession. It is a way for students to getminimal exposure to what is expectedfrom the profession. I encourage you tointeract with AIAS so you can getexposure to the future of architecture.

The busy summer has become the busyfall and suddenly my term as president isending. We have accomplished severalof the goals that I presented early in theyear. The board has been working withthe student chapter of AIAS and thecollege to take advantage of theirresources. We have presented a goodvariety of lectures and meetings. Theboard has also been involved in localissues such as the billboard moratoriumand taskforce.

Congratulations to Deon Bahr, FAIAand Bahr, Vermeer & Haecker Archi-tects for being given the CornerstoneAward for 1999 by the Lincoln Chamberof Commerce. “The Cornerstone awardis presented to the corporate entitywhose entrepreneurship and skillfulendeavor has added to the economicbase of our community and providedopportunity for others to work and livein Lincoln.” The award also notes thework that BVH has done with theCapitol restoration, Centennial Mallredevelopment and projects at UNL andNebraska Wesleyan University. Con-gratulations again.

The Mentoring Program at UNL is offand running this year. AIA Lincoln hasjoined several of their programs (thebrown bag lecture and tour of SecurityMutual Life, Kent Larson of the DigitalDesign Laboratory at MIT). Thementoring groups are touring offices andconstruction projects with their mentorsthis month.

The Legacy Series sponsored by theCollege of Architecture on GlobalCultures has been very interesting. Twomore dates are coming up at the end ofthe next two months. Watch yourmailboxes for more end of the yearmeetings and lectures. And, as always,if you have ideas or actions that youwould like AIA Lincoln to pursue,please let any of the board membersknow.

Nineteen ninety-nine will be a memorableyear for AIA Omaha Architects. Lookingback on this year, I predict that our memorieswill not be of Y2K but instead we will recalla year filled with a shortage of staff, space,time and bidders and an abundance of hardwork and long hours. Good times!

Your Omaha Chapter has been busy too. Tokick off the year, Joe Saniuk and I attendedAIA Grassroots Leadership Conference inWashington D.C. There, together with theother 700+ Architects attending, we con-verged upon Capitol Hill to discuss home-town issues in the offices of virtually everySenator and Representative in the Nation.Among the National issues were Nationalsupport for neighborhood schools and the FairHousing Act.

This spring your Chapter volunteered fourteams of Architects to help Omaha Corpora-tions design and build structures with cans,boxes and bags of grocery items at the CansFestival for the Omaha Food Bank. We werehosts to Mayor Hal Daub, Omaha’s PlanningDirector Bob Peters and Assistant PlanningDirector Greg Peterson for a lively discussionon their vision for the City and its plannedprojects and growth for the coming years.Additionally, we organized tours of the newlycompleted UNO Information TechnologyCenter and HDR Offices.

This summer, AIA Omaha was represented atthe National Convention in Dallas andprovided support for the passage of the OPSbond issue. As the culmination of the designcompetition we sponsored last year, weoffered our muscle and sweat for theconstruction of HDR’s Habitat for Humanityproject. Then, Omaha Chapter Architectspresented their in-progress designs to theirpeers at our annual “On The Boards”program.

This fall Omaha Chapter firms held aconcurrent Open House for anyone interestedin a closer look at the office and peoplebehind all the great work being done. InSeptember, Omaha was the host Chapter forthe AIA Nebraska Design Conference andAIA Golf Outing. This occupied a seriouscommitment of volunteer time and talentsthroughout the spring and summer months.This year’s record number of award submis-sions and conference attendees was evidence

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Government NEWSThe OCULUS

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Lowell Berg, AIA • 402-477-9291

The AIA State Government Networkmet in Atlanta on October 8 and 9, 1999.The primary focus of the meeting was todiscuss the dissolution of the interiordesign accord and AIA’s response to it,which is a recommendation from theAIA Interior Design Task Force withfour key initiatives:

• Development of a communicationplan to educate design and constructionprofessionals, code officials, electedofficials, and the general public on theimpact of design on public safety.

• Identification and development ofstrategic partnerships among thecontributors to the built environment.The partnerships will focus on fosteringan atmosphere of client- and public-centered service.

• Establishment of a “Center” withinthe AIA to deliver information on designand construction issues to architects andallied professionals.

• Enhance and strengthen the advo-cacy program to protect public healthand safety. The AIA will work withallied organizations and empower stateand local AIA components to aggres-sively preserve the public safety qualifi-cation thresholds established in statelicensing laws. Accordingly, the AIAwill work to oppose legislation imposingpractice restrictions on industry sectorsthat do not meet the established publicsafety qualification thresholds.

Notice that “interior design” is notmentioned. The meat of the recommen-dation is to continue to oppose theefforts of any group or organization toachieve practice legislation unless theymeet acceptable standards (qualifica-tion thresholds) to protect publichealth and safety.

A second issue discussed at the Networkmeeting was the progress, or lackthereof, toward a single model buildingcode for the United States. Until August

28, 1999, we seemed to be moving in theright direction, but on that date, theInternational Code Council (ICC) andthe National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) stopped talking to one another.The National Fire Protection Associationis now working with the InternationalAssociation of Plumbing and Mechani-cal Officials (IAPMO) to create a secondcompeting set of model codes. Thisappears to be a turf battle centeredaround publishing rights and income.

In the meantime, the International CodeCouncil in St. Louis in Septemberpassed two amendments which broadenthe definition of who can preparestructural designs and prepare publicsafety related designs from “architectsand engineers” to “registered designprofessionals.” With practice legisla-tion, interior designers can become“registered design professionals.”

Please give me a call if you would likemore information about these issues.

Endicott Ad

of a job well done by your Conference Commit-tee. In October we coordinated a once-in-a-lifetime “scaffolding” tour of the renovation ofThomas Kimball’s St. Cecilia’s Cathedral. Notcoincidentally, we are working to support astatewide effort to lobby for the induction ofThomas Kimball into the Nebraska Hall of Fam

By year’s end, we will have enjoyed guestlectures by Curt Fentress, FAIA, Steven EhrlichFAIA and Rudolfo Machado, FAIA. We will haalso seen our membership grow by 18 a total of294 members.

We’ve also found time for some “technical” tasAt our Annual Meeting, members will vote onOfficers and Directors for 2000 as well as achange to the Omaha Chapter by-laws. Thechange would formally expand our Board ofDirectors to include two Associate Directorpositions.

We are currently looking ahead to next year andare in the early stages of preparing the 2000Programs Calendar and approaching potentialprogram sponsors. Finally, as promised, we areplanning a unique holiday season event that couliterally propel us into the coming new year.

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AIA Omaha ChapterIssues and Updatesfrom State/Local Government Affairs

SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / SESSIONS / CONFERENCES

Continuing EDUCATION

AIA NE/Western NE ChapterSpring Conference

The Spring Conference will be held onTuesday, 28 March, 2000 in Kearney,NE. The Western Chapter Committeewill be meeting in November to finalizedetails and programs.

Mark the date and plan to attend! Thisis a good opportunity to collect LU’s.

Watch the Jan/Feb 2000 edition of theOculus, for details on registration.

2000 World of Concrete ExpoFebruary 20-24, 2000, Orange CountyConvention Center, Orlando, FL.Become better informed and improveyour skills when you participate inWorld Concrete's comprehensiveseminar program. A full five days ofseminars offer topics ranging fromhands-on specifics to managementstrategies. Also, visit more than 1,300exhibiting manufacturers - the goal:evaluate and select the products andservices that can help you do your jobmore efficiently and profitably. Forinformation call 888/562-4962, or visit,www.worldofconcrete.com

AIA Kentucky Convention ' 99November 11-13, 1999, Clarion HotelRiverview, Covington, KY. The themefor this convention is: "Livable Commu-nities: Smart Growth Through Vision —2000 and Beyond". For a registration ormore information, call 502/223-7671,email: [email protected], www.aiaky.com.

Build Boston ConventionNovember 16-18, 1999, World TradeCenter, Boston, MA. Build Boston,sponsored by the Boston Society ofArchitects (BSA) celebrates its 15thanniversary this year. Over 11,000building industry professionals attendthis unique three-day event whichfeatures more than 350 suppliers ofbuilding products and services with over200 workshops and networking events.Innovative, high-quality seminars,round-tables, etc. Register on-line atwww.buildboston.com, 800/544-1898.

Improving Public Works ConstructionInspection SkillsNovember 30-December 1, 1999, LasVegas, NV. At this highly rated course,you will gain a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of inspection methodsand requirements for the most commontype of public works constructionprojects. This course provides a solidfoundation for inspector training. Forinformation, call University of Wiscon-sin, Madison, 800/462-0876.

NSFRE International Conference onFund RaisingMarch 26-29, 2000, New Orleans, LA,sponsored by the National Society ofFund Raising Executives (NSFRE). Youare an important part of the socialstructure and you must understand yourcommunity, its people, its needs, itshopes and dreams to be effective at yourprofession. You must find and useopportunities, you must see possibilitieswhere others see obstacles. Thisconference includes 20 workshops, peerpanels, and three plenary sessions. Toregister on-line: www.nsfre.org, 800/666-FUND.

WEBER Printing

Design for People with Disabilitiesand the Aging INovember 12, 1999 • Chicago, IL.December 10, 1999 • Indianapolis, IN.Satisfy AIA's HSW requirements.Learning Objectives: By the end of thecourse, participants should be able to: •understand the spatial relationshipbetween user and appliance • design forspecific disability pathologies • Have abasic knowledge of federal guidelinesand their applications. The classdiscussions will include the elementarytheory of universal access, case studiesof specific user conditions, present andfuture ADAAG, the kinetics of disabilitypathologies, and problem solving forpublic spaces. For information, 888/633-3603, www.arch.uiuc.edu/AIACES

Designing for the 21st Century IIJune 14-18, 2000, Providence, RI. Thisconference will be a leap to the nextdevelopmental stage on universal designand education and practice. Attendforums that consider universal design indesign education and the larger contextof social justice, sustainable develop-ment and successful business practice.For more information, 617/695-1225x35, www.adaptenv.org/21century/.

AIA 2000 National ConventionMay 4-6, 2000, Philadelphia, PA. Thetheme of this convention "New Century-New Vision: Livable Communities forAmerica's Future". Earn up to 36 CESLearning Units. For information, call theAIA Convention Dept. 202/626-7395.

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AIA/AAF for Fist Professional DegreeCandidates • Application postmarked byFebruary 1, 2000. Applications areONLY available from the office of thedean or department head at an NAAB orRAIC accredited school of architecture.This program assists students in one ofthe final two years of a degree program inarchitecture.

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For more information, guidelines,applications, call the AIA, 202/626-7511.

2000 Gabriel PrizeThe Western European ArchitectureFoundation announces the 11th GabrielPrize competition named in honor ofFrench architect Ange Jacques Gabriel(1698-1782) conferred annually to anapplicant in accordance with a set ofrequirements intended to provokepersonal critical responses to architec-tural compositions in France or within itsimmediate spheres of influence between1630 and 1930. Such studies, to beexecuted in France, are to be graphicallyrecorded in freehand sketches andpresented in perspective drawingsreflecting the skill of the winner.

Eligibility: must be a U. S. citizen.

Deadline: Registration must be receivedno later than December 1, 1999, at theWestern European Architectural Founda-tion, c/o The Boston Society of Archi-tects, 52 Broad St., Boston MA 02109-4301. A stipend of $15,000 is intendedto cover all costs of travel and studybetween May 1 and August 1, 2000.

2000 Metal Architecture AwardsSponsored by Metal Architecture, thisdesign awards competition will bejudged in six categories: • Pre-Engi-neered buildings • Metal Roofing •Smooth-Faced Metal Walls • RibbedMetal Walls • Renovations/Reroofs •Interiors. Photos of the winning projectswill appear on the cover of the August2000 issue of Metal Architecturemagazine. $1,000 will be awarded forbest project in each category. Projects tobe considered must have been completedafter January 1, 1998. Entry formDeadline: June 26, 2000. For moreinformation call Metal Architecture,419/849-3109, fax 419/849-3367.

DO YOU Design with Metal?If so, Metal Architecture encourages youto submit recently completed examplesfor possible inclusion in upcoming issues.If interested, contact Bob Fittro, Editor,Metal Architecture, 109 Portage St.,Woodville, OH 43469, 419/849-3109

CONSIDER advertising with us!Send us your advertisements for JobOpenings, sale of equipment, etc., forinclusion in The Oculus for a nominal fee.We also offer you the opportunity toinclude your Job Openings on our Website at www.aiane.org/info/JOBS.htm.

Good Enough for Congress US Department of Education SecretaryRichard Riley made a major policyannouncement on school modernizationfunding. The focus of Secretary Riley'sremarks was the need for the federalgovernment to help states and localitiesfund "Schools as Centers of Communi-ties."

Joining Secretary Riley were RonSkaggs, FAIA, AIA President-Elect,and Norman Koonce, FAIA, AIA EVP/CEO. President-Elect Skaggs took theopportunity to announce the publicationof a new AIA booklet released this weekthat challenges Congress to focus theirattention on the dire need for schoolconstruction and modernization.

"Good Enough for Congress? A PictorialRepresentation of Why AmericansDeserve Better School Buildings"visually depicts the former high schoolsof various members of the House Waysand Means and Senate Finance Commit-tees. The book includes revealingphotos, statistics, and facts about eachschool and other education facilities ineach member's respective state andencourages members of Congress to takeimmediate action to provide a qualitylearning environment for our nation'schildren.

A copy of the booklet is available in theAIA Nebraska offices for viewing /checkout.

For a complete story and to download acopy of "Good Enough for Congress" visitthe AIA web site: www.e-architect.com/

The Architect's Planner 2000Richard T. Bynum Jr, AIA, a Principalwith Bynum Architecture in Greenville,SC, has published his second book, TheArchitect's Planner 2000, a "Day Planner"designed exclusively for architects anddesigners. Bynum has created over 70original cartoons exploring the lighterside of architecture and the constructionindustry. Also included are a constructionvocabulary word of the day, popular anduseful websites.The Architect's Planner 2000, $39.95, iscurrently available at Barnes and NobleBookstores, Borders Bookstores,www.amazon.com or directly from thepublisher.

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AIA Nebraska ExecutiveCommittee & StaffCalendar of Events

President:Robert Schoenleber, AIA

President - Elect:Marvin Webb, AIA

Secretary:Steve Clymer, AIA

Treasurer:Ron Baker, AIA

Director:Aaron Bilyeu, AIA

Director:David Cronrath, AIA

Associate Director:Jeff Chadwick

Lincoln President:David Wiebe, AIA

Omaha President:Michael West, AIA

Western President:Richard Stacy, AIA

Past President:Stanley J. How, III, AIA

AIAS PresidentScott Baldermann

Ex Officio:W. Cecil Steward, FAIA

Executive Director:Gayle E. Krueger, CAE

Executive Assistant:Luz E. Ducharme

November2 AIA Lincoln Board9 AIA Lincoln Brown Bag11 AIA Western Chapter17 AIA NE Retreat - Ashland18 AIA Omaha Annual Meeting25-26 Thanksgiving -

AIA NE Office Closed

December2 AIA Lincoln Holiday Gathering3 AIA Omaha Holiday Gathering

7 AIA Lincoln Board Meeting

8 AIA Omaha Board Meeting

15 AIA NE Executive Board Meeting-Omaha

24-25 AIA NE Office Closed

31 AIA NE Office Closed

January '991 AIA NE Office Closed

4 AIA Lincoln Board11 AIA Omaha Board19 AIA NE Executive Board Meeting

Lincoln

26-30 AIA Grassroots • Washington, DC

February1 AIA Lincoln Board

8 AIA Omaha Board

16 AIA NE Executive Board Meeting

March28 AIA NE / Western NE Chapters

Spring Conference - Kearney, NE

OCTOBER19-21 AIA NE / Central States Regional

Fall Design Conference - Lincoln

AIA NE / Western NESpring Conference and

Exhibition

March 28, 2000The Regency Inn Hotel, Kearney

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!

Call for CSR Presentations • AIACentral States Fall Design Conference •October 19 - 21, 2000 • Embassy SuitesConvention Hotel • Lincoln, NE

Outstanding speakers and facilitatorswith knowledge and expertise pertainingto architecture and the design professionare invited to submit proposals forcontinuing education workshop andseminars to be presented at the AIANebraska Central States Fall DesignConference in Lincoln, NE in 2000.

Proposed programs must be generic innature and not sell, promote, or pitch anyspecific product or service. The contentmust contribute to the continuingeducation needs of AIA members, berelevant to a changing profession, andcontribute to the body of knowledge ofarchitecture.

Program proposal must be received byDecember 15, 1999. Final selectionswill be made in January and the contactperson listed on the proposal will benotified of the selection outcome.

For further details contact AIA Nebraskaat 402/472-1456 or visit our website ataiane.org

2000 AIA NE / CSR FallDesign Conference

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