THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
AIA MONTEREY BAY

Jeanne Byrne, FAIA
2009 President

AIA Monterey Bay Chapter has set goals to enhance the value of membership for its members and the services they provide to clients. The focus for the Chapter for 2009 will be to promote Public Awareness of the Profession of Architecture; provide Continuing Education for Architects and to encourage communication between our Chapter members, sponsors and emerging professionals.

Public Awareness  

It is important that the public understands the design and technical aspects of the Architectural Profession and what the advantages are of retaining a licensed AIA Architect. AIA Monterey Bay Chapter offers a unique opportunity for its member Architects to participate in a Public Awareness Display by purchasing a board on which to display their work. The Public Awareness Display will be rotated to different public locations throughout the year. AIA MB is taking a lead in making the public aware of the ongoing role of the Architect in protecting the environment. This has long been the role of responsible architecture. However, it has taken on new significance with new products and the current emphasis on “green” buildings and energy savings. AIA Architects have the expertise to assist clients with environmentally responsible architecture.

Continuing Education  

AIA National, as a professional organization, requires its members to complete 18 Continuing Education Units per year. Continuing education is not required for an architectural license in all states. However, the continuing education units are required for all AIA members, adding additional value to their services.

In 2009 AIA MB will be offering a variety of programs at our 4th Thursday monthly meetings. Programs will include technical information on new materials and construction methods; meetings with local agency representatives; legal issues and contracts regarding the practice of architecture; and an ADA presentation to meet state requirements for learning units.

AIA MB will continue with the popular Arts and Architecture programs. There will be 3-4 programs during the year, usually on a Friday evening. These will also count for Continuing Education Units. 

See the AIA MB 2009 calendar for dates and program information.

Communication  

One of the advantages of AIA MB as a professional organization is the opportunity to interface with members, other professionals, sponsors and our emerging professionals.

It is the opportunity to discuss industry issues, mentor our potential architects and be a community voice in support of the profession of architecture. Some of our members are working with the County of Monterey and City of Salinas to promote permit streamlining. Many other members sit on City and County boards and commissions.

In 2009 the AIA MB Board of Directors may have increasing opportunities to be a voice in encouraging agencies to assist projects with extended deadlines on approvals as a way to address the current downturn in funding and financing; we are in hopes of connecting with the Nanao Architects, perhaps for the Sand Castle Contest; the Eagle Flash will continue to be a source of information for AIA MB members, our sponsors and public agencies.

I look forward to serving the Chapter by promoting the goals which were set forward two years ago and strengthening and standardizing the functions of the Board. I would like to bring back some Friday afternoon “Happy Hours” sponsored by different offices during the year. It would provide an additional opportunity to connect with member architects and associates to exchange ideas and information…as well as being fun!!!

AIA California Council

Monterey Bay Architecture Guide

"A Guide to Contemporary Architecture of the Monterey Bay Region 1947-2008"

AIA Monterey Bay Emerging Professionals

Stanton Award Recipients

For outstanding contribution to the Architecture of Central California.

AIA Monterey Bay COTE

AIA Monterey Bay Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Design

Public Awareness Display

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