2010 AIA Los Angeles Committee List
Last Updated: Aug 9, 2010
2010 COMMITTEE LIST
AIA Los Angeles Committee Chairs serve a 2-year term as Chair, while the board has the ability to extend terms in exceptional cases.
Implementing term limits is intended to encourage a clear framework of succession in committee leadership with designation of vice chair, chair & past chair.
2010 AIA/LA Committee Schedule: (ask each staff to confirm, in case their formulas have changed)
In an effort to comprehensively streamline the Chapter calendar and to ensure that each committee's activities and initiatives are accessible to the membership-at-large, the following dates are assigned to each committee (of course, from time to time there will be exceptions - contact Chapter staff for periodic updates):
- International Practice Committee
- 1st Tuesday of each month - (4pm) - Staff Liaison = Steve Tanner
- Emerging Professionals Committee
- 1st Wednesday of each month - (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Matt Krinsky
- Technology in Architectural Practice Committee
- 1st Thursday of each month - (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Steve Tanner
- 2x8 Committee (Academic Outreach)
- 2nd and 4th Monday of each month - (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Carlo Caccavale
- Political Outreach Committee
- 2nd Tuesday of each month (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Will Wright
- Interiors Committee Event/Program
- 2nd Tuesday of each month - (6pm) Staff Liaison = Matt Krinsky
- Practice Committee
- 2nd Friday of each month - (8am) - Staff Liaison = Will Wright
- Design Awards Committee
- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month - (8am) Staff Liaison = Carlo Caccavale
- Urban Design Committee
- 2nd Wednesday of each month - (7pm) - Staff Liaison = Will Wright
- Building Performance & Regulations Committee
- 2nd Thursday of each Month - (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Will Wright
- Interiors Committee Meeting
- 3rd Tuesday of each month - (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Matt Krinsky
- Architecture for Healthcare
- 3rd Wednesday of each month - (4:30pm) - Staff Liaison = Steve Tanner
- Emerging Urban Designers
- 3rd Wednesday of each month - (7pm) - Staff Liaison = Will Wright
- Building Enclosure Council
- 3rd Thursday of each month - (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Steve Tanner
- Board Meeting
- 4th Tuesday of each month - (5:30pm) - Staff Liaison = Nicci Solomons
- Historic Resources Committee
- 4th Wednesday of each month - (6pm) Staff Liaison = Steve Tanner
- Committee on the Environment
- 4th Thursday of each month - (6pm) - Staff Liaison = Will Wright
These Committees do not have regularly scheduled meetings, but ask Chapter staff for when and where each plans to meet:
- Facilities Committee
- Investment Committee
- Past-Presidents Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Design Committee
- Master of Architecture Committee
- Mobius LA Committee
- Fellows Committee
ACADEMIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The AIA/Los Angeles’ Academic Outreach Committee (AOC) is engaged in a continuous effort to develop connections between local schools and the architecture profession, with the hope of establishing a strong foundation for ongoing collaboration. The AOC also seeks to create ties with supporting industries that provide the tools and materials with which both students and practicing architects can realize their ambitions. The AOC, with the generous assistance of other architects, Chapter Board Members, and professionals working in related fields, has worked closely with all participating academic institutions to bring the past three 2x8 to life.
Chair: Clay Holden, AIA
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Carissa Shrock, AIA
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
Staff Contact: Carlo Caccavale, Hon. AIA/LA
2x8 COMMITTEE
Highlighted by an annual exhibition, the 2x8 Program showcases students and projects from local schools that exemplify the unequaled diversity of architecture and design programs available in the Los Angeles area. A crucial part of the 2x8 mission is a scholarship program that is subsidized through the AIA/LA with more than thirty architecture and allied firms generously donating to this fund.
Chair: Carissa Shrock, AIA
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Ryan Gobuty, AIA, LEED AP
Regional Photography Manager - Gensler
Staff Contact: Carlo Caccavale
ARCHITECTURE FOR HEALTH CARE
Facilitates networking in the architectural community to share information relating to health facility planning/design/construction, changes in regulatory trends, technology, delivery of care, resources and opportunities.
Chair: Richard Ramer, AIA
RAMER Architecture
Chair: Hal Sibley AIA, LEED AP
HMC Architects
Hal.Sibley@hmcarchitects.com
Chair: Carlos L. Amato, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP
Director of Healthcare Planning - RBB Architects Inc.
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
BUILDING ENCLOSURE COUNCIL
A committee of AIA Los Angeles in cooperation with the AIA, NIBS, and BETEC. The purpose of the Building Enclosure Council is to promote and encourage discussion, training, education, technology transfer, the exchange of information about local issues and cases, relevant weather conditions, and all matters concerning building enclosures and the related science.
Chair: Dean Vlahos, FAIA, NCARB, CCCA, CDT, LEED AP
DLR Group WWCOT
dvlahos@DLRGROUP.com
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
BUILDING PERFORMANCE & REGULATIONS
Reviews issues affecting building performance and current building codes, regulations and ordinances, as well as accesses the pending or newly enacted revisions and their impact on the technical aspects of building design and performance.
Chair: James T. Dixon, AIA, LEED AP
Abode Communities Architecture
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
Past-Chair: Rudolph V. DeChellis, FAIA
WWCOT Architects
COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT(COTE)
Examines the worldwide environment and resource-availability of the natural built environments; addresses global issues; defines sustainable architecture and settlement planning.
Chair: Tracy Stone, AIA
Tracy A. Stone Architect
Chair: Cynthia Phakos, AIA
Koffka Phakos Design
Chair: Walter Scott Perry
Ecotech Design
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
DESIGN AWARDS
Coordinates and promotes the annual Design Awards program and NEXT LA Awards, including the reception and exhibit.
Chair: Julie D. Taylor, Hon. AIA/LA
Taylor & Company
Julie@taylor-pr.com
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Douglas Teiger, AIA
Abramson Teiger Architects
Staff Contacts: Nicci Solomons, Hon. AIA/CC
& Carlo Caccavale, Hon. AIA/LA
DESIGN COMMITTEE
Chair: John T. Friedman, FAIA
John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects
Chair: Li Wen, AIA
Gensler
Li_wen@gensler.com
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
Staff Contact:Carlo Caccavale, Hon. AIA/LA
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
The Emerging Professionals Committee establishes connections among and advocates on behalf of architecture school graduates, aspiring and recently-licensed architects and Associates, as well as the individuals that mentor these important groups of people.
Chair: Dean Larkin, AIA
Dean Larkin Designs
Chair: Stephen N. Olson, AIA
Olson Architects
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
Staff Contact: Matt Krinsky
matt@aialosangeles.org
FELLOWS NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Fellowship is the highest honor that can be accorded AIA Architect members. Candidates must have ten years membership and demonstrate excellence and influence in one of five particular categories. Each year, the Committee identifies, invites, and nominates qualified members for elevation to Fellowship. The committee also assists nominees in finding mentors and preparing submittal portfolios. More information may be obtained from the co-chairs. Specific rules, deadlines and frequently asked questions are available online at www.aia.org/awp_fellowship.
Co-Chair: Andrea Cohen Gehring, FAIA
DLR Group WWCOT
Co-Chair: John V. Mutlow, FAIA
John V. Mutlow Architects
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMITTEE
HRC is engaged in promoting the role of the historic architect within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.
Chair: Peyton Hall, FAIA
Historic Resources Group
Chair: Brian Bartholomew, AIA
STV Incorporated
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Richard Levy, AIA, APA
ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
RLevy@ArchPhotoDesign.com
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
The committee’s mission is to increase awareness of significant interior architecture within the greater Los Angeles area among the architecture and design community, as well as the supporting manufacturer, vendor and construction community. To provide support to and encourage professional involvement with architecture and design students and their educational institutions. To reach out to the community, to become involved with significant causes and enhance the reputation of the committee within the general public.
Interiors at AIA/LA brings together architects, vendors and design personnel for a monthly reception and tour of exceptional showrooms and office spaces. To join the Committee mailing list, please go to www.aialosangeles.org and follow the directions under Join the AIA/LA mailing list.
Chair: Amanda Kaleps, Affiliate AIA/LA
Wolcott Architecture & Interiors
Akaleps@wolcottai.com
Chair: Allard Kuijken, Affiliate AIA/LA
Wirt Design Group
Allard@wirtdesign.com
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE
The Mission of the International Practice Committee is to promote the unique talents of Los Angeles Architects in the Global community, to act as a bridge between the global community and Los Angeles architects and to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise concerning the international practice of architecture among members of AIA Los Angeles.
Chair: Frederick Kerz, AIA
Altoon + Porter Architects, LLP
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Michael Gehring, FAIA
Kaplan Gehring McCarroll Architectural Lighting
PRACTICE COMMITTEE
The AIA Los Angeles Practice Committee has been organized by representatives from architecture/engineering firms with an established presence in the Los Angeles area and a focus on large-scale public and institutional building projects. The purpose of this committee is to interface with various agencies and significant client entities to facilitate exchange of information/ideas with respect to technical, design and business issues affecting our industry. The committee anticipates focusing on business issues relating to A/E contracting practices, technology related to the delivery of A/E services, and conditions affecting project delivery & design excellence within our industry.
Chair: Ted A. Hyman, AIA
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP
Ted.hyman@zgf.com
Co-Chair: Kelly Olson, Affiliate AIA/LA
AECOM Design
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Eric N. Goldberg, AIA
HOK, Inc.
MOBIUS LA
Review and development of MOBIUS LA content, creation and implementation in concert with Staff.
Chair: Michael A. Enomoto, FAIA, Past-President
Gruen Associates
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: David D. Montalba, AIA
Montalba Architects, Inc.
POLITICAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The AIA/LA Political Outreach Committee meets monthly to develop the legislative agenda for the Los Angeles Chapter and schedules meetings directly with LA City Councilmembers & the Mayors Office during the annual Grassroots Legislative Day. The Committee serves to provide a resource to the City on a wide range of issues. This committee is open to all AIA members in good standing.
Chair: Roger Sherman, AIA
Roger Sherman Architecture
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: James Favaro, AIA
MDA Johnson Favaro
TECHNOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
Promotes the uses of digital media and methods in the practice of architecture. Activities include education and training on software applications such as CAD, image processing, and analytical tools.
Interim Chair: Larry Alan Whitlock, AIA
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Glenn D. Hickman, AIA
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Past Chair: Douglas Noble, FAIA, Ph.D.
USC School of Architecture
Past Chair: Eric Bobrow, Affiliate AIA/LA
Bobrow Consulting Group
URBAN DESIGN
Serves as an advocacy group supporting legislative initiatives and public and private investments that improve urban design in Los Angeles. The committee has monthly information meetings and initiates workshops and programs to address a variety of current urban design issues.
Chair: Thomas M. Jones, AIA
Thomas.j-k@sbcglobal.net
Chair: Stephanie Reich, AIA
Senior Urban Designer - City of Glendale Planning Department
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Vacant
