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APR 20152 LeadershipForum&MAF

3 IDP/ARE&CE

4 Committees

5 Committees&Convention

6 Chapters

7 People&Firms

Pictured to the right: Beverly Hauschild-Baron,

Hon. AIA, receives an Award of Distinction

from AIA Wisconsin and AIA National Service

Award at the 2015 Grassroots Conference

President’sMessage Mastering the Future Business of Architecture

OurnewsixsessionprogramtitledMastering the Future Business of Architecturehasbegunandthereviewshavebeenoutstanding.Thefirsttwosessionswerewellattendedwithmorethan20peopleateachsession.Futuresessionsinclude:April7 ContractsandOurResponsibilitiesApril28Negotiation(full day session)May7ValueManagementMay6BrandIdentity.

Youstillhavetimetoregisterforthesesessionsandifyouaskthosewhohaveattendedsofar,theywilltellyou it is well worth your time!

LedbyCameronMcAllister,thefirstsessionprovedtobeaninterestingexplorationofhowwecanbuildbetterrelationshipswithourclientsatalllevels.Mr.McAllisterwasdirectorofmarketingforNBBJandhelpedtheparticipantsworkthroughdeveloping,building,maintaining,andthriving,throughyourrelationshipswithyourclients.Fromearlyresearchonwhatisimportanttotheclient–throughthedifficultconversationswhenthingsgowrong,keepingyourfocusontheclient’svision,mission,andvalues,arecoretoalong-lastingrelationship.

SessiontwofocusedonbuildingHighImpactCommunicationSkills.LouellenEssex,Ph.D,ledthegroupthroughthebarriersblockingeffectivecommunicationtofocusontheimpactthatunderstandingaperson’scommunicationstylecanhaveonthesuccess,orfailure,ofthecommunicationprocess.Itallstartswith

understandinghowtoactivelylisten,theprocessofsettingasideyourdistractions,openingyourmindtofocusonthediscussion,andconnectingwiththemessagethroughanactivefeedbackwiththespeaker.Agoodlifelessontotakefromthissession(among others)isemailisnotaneffectivemeansofcommunication.Forcommunicationtobeeffective,youneedtoexperiencethefullspectrumoffacial,body,andvocalrangesimpartedinthemessage.

Thelastfoursessionspromisetobeasengagingandinformativeasthefirsttwo,soIstronglyurgeeveryonetoconsidersigninguptoattend.

WecanalllearnhowtobebetterattheBusinessofArchitecture.Hereisauniqueopportunityforyou,asamemberofAIAMinnesota,togrowanddevelopasleadersandfutureleadersofarchitectureinMinnesota.

Ilookforwardtomeetingmoreofyouatoneormoreoftheremainingsessions.

Tim Dufault, AIA AIA Minnesota President

AIAMinnesotaExecutiveVicePresidentSearchCommitteeUpdateThesearchforanewExecutiveVicePresidentisunderway.LedbyarepresentativeSearchCommittee,westartedbyhiringanexecutivesearchfirm,Ballinger|Leafblad,anddraftingaPositionProfiledocument.Thepositionwaspostedonlocal,regional,andnationalsites.Thesearchfirmhasdirectlycontactedmorethan150potentialcandidatesandsources.Atthistime,anumberofinterestedcandidatesarebeingreviewed.Thesearchismovingaheadwiththeobjectiveofidentifyinganewleaderthisspring.ApplicantsareaskedtocontactMarciaBallinger,PhDatBallinger|Leafbladat(651)[email protected]

TomHysell,AIAChair,EVPSearchCommitteePrincipal,Alliiance

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2MATRIX AIA Minnesota APRIL 2015

Pictured at right, Dan Kottke, AIA, Greg

Freeman, AIA, and Brian Tempas, AIA

JointheMinnesotaArchitecturalFoundationincelebrating25yearsoftheRalphRapsonTravelingFellowship.Overthelast25years,21RalphRapsonFellowshavetraveledtheglobephotographing,sketching,paintingandwritingabouttheplacestheyexplored.

ThisJune,forthefirsttime,theirworkwillbedisplayedinatwodayeventtogetherwithoriginalworkbyRalphRapsontocelebratethelegacyofthisgreatfellowshipandtoraisefundsfortheprogramandfuturefellows.

Learnmoreathttp://www.aia-mn.org/resources/mn-architectural-foundation/programs/rapson/wanderlust/

25YearsofRalphRapsonTravelingFellowshipWANDERLUST EVENT June5and6,2015

CANDIDATEFORAIANATIONALFIRSTVICEPRESIDENTSteve Fiskum, FAIA,isaskingforyoursupportasacandidateforAIAFirstVicePresident,saying:

“I am here to advocate for the value of design, to engage new leaders, share compelling stories, and build a more prosperous future. As your President, I will combine my practical leadership with my knowledge of our organization for a more extroverted and engaged AIA. To accomplish this we need to be more engaged…

• With industry partners

• With the next generation

• And with the public

Our organization will advance the architect’s leadership role in this changing marketplace.”

ElectionstakeplaceinMayduringtheAIANationalConventioninAtlanta.

Learnmoreatwww.fiskumfaia.com

MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION

LEADERSHIP FORUM

TheMarchLeadershipForumwasledbyDebbyMagnuson,CareerPartnersInternational,TwinCities.ThegroupexploredissuesrelatedtoMotivationandthedifferencesbetweenextrinsicandintrinsicrewards;Engagement,bothpersonalandthoseofemployees;andGenerationalpatternsthataffectvalues,attitudesandworkstyles.

FormoreinformationonourLeadershipForumvisithttp://www.aia-mn.org/events/leadership-forum/

Asalways,thankstoHGAArchitectsandEngineersforhostingthisyear’sForum.

ParticipantcommentsfromtheMarchevaluations:

“Debby was a fun (and honest!) speaker.”

“Today was a spirited discussion. The topics are relevant and enlightening as a young developing leader.”

“I really enjoyed today’s discussion. It certainly shed some light on past and current work experiences and has given me confidence to talk about what I need to be motivated and to ask others what they need.”

MarchLeadershipForumMOTIVATION AND GENERATIONS

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CONTINUING EDUCATION


IDP/ARE COMMITTEEIntern Development Program (IDP)/ Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

SPRING ARE REVIEWS Site Planning & Design Date: April2 Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Schematic Design Date: April16Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Structural Systems Date: May4,11,&18 Time: 3:30-6:30pm

Formoredetailsandtoregisteronlinevisithttp://www.aia-mn.org/events/continuing-education/continuing-education-current-opportunities/.

MFBA UPDATE ThenewMastering the Future Business of ArchitectureseminarserieskickedoffinMarchwithtwosessionscoveringthetopicsofClientRelationsandCommunicationSkills.Attendeeshavebeenveryenthusiastic,notingthattheinstructorshavebeenexcellentandtheinformationthathasbeenpresentedissuchthatitcanbeimmediatelyappliedintheday-to-daypracticeofarchitecture.

FormoredetailsregardingMFBA,goto:http://www.aia-mn.org/events/continuing-education/mfba/

Foursessionsremainandarestillopenforregistrations:

Session3 CONTRACTS AND OUR RESPONSIBILITIES Tuesday, April 7 – 8:00am – 12:00pm Speakers:JeffreyW.Coleman,PE,FAIC,TheColemanLawFirm;HollyJ.Newman,J.D.,DeWittMackallCrounse&Moore;ClareTande,GeneralCounsel,HGAArchitectsandEngineers

Session4VALUE BASED NEGOTIATIONTuesday, April 28 – 8:00am – 5:00pmSpeaker:AvaJ.Abramowitz,Esq.,Hon.AIA–GeorgeWashingtonUniversityLawSchool

Session5VALUE MANAGEMENTThursday, May 7 – 8:00am – 12:00pmSpeakers:LarryGleason,FAIA,CPMI;SteveHauser,TargetandUniversityofMinnesota;PeterHilger,AIA,UofM,ConstructionandFacilityManagementProgram

Session6ARTICULATING, BUILDING, AND LEVERAGING YOUR BRANDTuesday, May 19 – 8:30 am – 12:00 pmSpeaker:DennisRyan,ChiefCreativeOfficer,Olson

PATH TO LICENSURE MandiTauferner,AIAandtheIDP/ARECommitteehaveupdatedPath to Licensure,astep-by-stepguidetowhatyouneedtodototaketheARE’sandbecomelicensedinMinnesota.Checkitoutathttp://www.aia-mn.org/events/continuing-education/are/

AIA MINNESOTA AWARDS ARE SCHOLARSHIP

CongratulationstoAbigail Merlis, Assoc. AIA,AlbertssonHansenArchitecture,Minneapolis,forreceivingAIAMinnesota’s2015AREScholarship.

Forthisaward,applicantswritea300wordsorlessessaydefiningtheroleofthelicensedarchitectofthefuture.

Abby’sessaythesiswas,“The role of the architect of the future will be to embrace and implement the vast and compelling opportunities presented by the technologies and cultural and intellectual resources available to us.”

Learnmoreathttp://www.aia-mn.org/events/continuing-education/are/scholarship/

MasteringtheFutureBusinessofArchitecture

UpcomingCEOpportunities

May14(tentative)-AccessibilityCodeUpdateJune11-ResilientDesignforSustainabilityJuneTBD–PerspectivesonEthicalLeadershipforArchitectsJuly16–BuildingEnvelopeSymposium

Moredetailswillbepostedsoonathttp://www.aia-mn.org/events/continuing-education/continuing-education-current-opportunities/

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COMMITTEE UPDATESCommitteeontheEnvironment(COTE)Thursday, April 16, 7:45am AIA Minnesota Board RoomMeganHoye,engagementcoordinator,CenterforEnergyandEnvironment’sInnovationExchange,willpresentabroadoverviewoftheInnovationExchange’smanycommercial-buildingresearchefforts,highlightingsomebestpracticesthathavecomeoutofthiswork.Shewillalsoshareinformationwiththecommitteeonfutureresearchpublicationsandopportunitiestoengageandlearnonanongoingbasis.TobeaddedtotheCOTEemaillist,[email protected]

EmergingProfessionalsCommittee(EPC)WEDNESDAY NIGHT DRAUGHTING CLUB & NAPKIN SKETCHING Wednesday, April 8 at 5:00pm The Muddy Pig, 162 Dale Street North, St. Paul 55104 EachmonththeEmergingProfessionalsCommitteehostsanapkinsketchaspartoftheregularDraughtingClubevents.Eachmonththegroupwillfeaturea“sketchofthemonth”fromthemostrecentgathering.CheckouttheEPCwebpageathttp://www.aia-mn.org/get-involved/committees/emerging-professionals/emerging-professionals-epc-draughting-club/andfollowthegrouponFacebooktoseeeachmonth’sfeaturedsketch.

HousingAdvocacyCommitteeANNUAL “DO” EVENT Saturday, May 9 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Ascension Place | St. Anne’s Place | Next Step Housing ThisyearSt.Anne’sPlacecelebratesits25thanniversary!Volunteertohelppainttheirplayroom,cleanandpainttheirlaundryroom,andsanitizeandcleantheirtoys.RSVPtovolunteerbyMay1toMaryLarkinatlarkin@aia-mn.org

MembershipCommitteeA WARM NEW MEMBER WELCOME! Wewouldliketowelcomeournewestmembers:

MinnesotaDesignTeam(MDT)MDT APRIL MEETINGWednesday, April 8, 5:30pm AIA Minnesota Board RoomHansMuessig,Presentation:Cantheydoit?Isitworthavisit?AssessingCommunityCapacityandReadiness.Learnmoreathttps://www.aia-mn.org/get-involved/committees/minnesota-design-team/mdt-membership-programs/

MDT VISIT TO PROCTOR, MINNESOTA - APRIL 30 - MAY 3MDTisseekingvolunteerarchitects,landscapearchitects,planners,students,andvisionariesfortheProctorvisit.JoinfellowMDTcommitteemembersforanopportunitytobechallenged,tomakearealdifference,andtohavesomefun!Signuptoparticipateathttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jErh7QP6EnCsFdvNvbNoKNdTG4SEK4ZxbGbjMH61jSA/viewform

MDT VISIT TO DAYTON, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 17 - 20 Signuptoparticipateathttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jYof7dNUqUc0Grt0Qdzxxv7hf3RadAocAJEWXgVksuk/viewform

Thomas Antal,AlliedCatherine Bear,AlliedIsaac Bros,Assoc.AIAAlexander Carlson,Assoc.AIACasey Cotcamp,Assoc.AIAKevin Ellingson,Assoc.AIAAngela Gaffke,AlliedSangyong Hahn,Assoc.AIADavid Johansson,Assoc.AIAJenna Johansson,Assoc.AIA

Jeremy Jones,Assoc.AIAChristopher Knuteson,AlliedKenneth Koense,AIASkye Kopfmann-McLoughlin, AlliedElaine Mahin,AlliedTodd Norton,AlliedHeather Novak-Peterson,Assoc.AIAPeter Stauduhar,Assoc.AIAPablo Villamil,Assoc.AIA

WomeninArchitectureCommittee(WIA)WIA QUARTERLY MENTORING & NETWORKING LUNCHWednesday, April 15 11:30am to 1:00pm Anita’s Cafe, Landmark Center, St. Paul Foodisavailableforpurchase.

WIA PRESENTS A BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN “How to Reframe Scrutiny into Opportunity”Wednesday, April 29 4:30 to 6:00pm Brave New Workshop, 824 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 55403 MargiSimmons,theDirectorofAppliedImprovisationatBNWwillwalkattendeesthroughthreestepstothrivinginsituationswhereyouarechallengedtoportrayyourmostconfidentandauthenticself.Herpresentationwillfeaturegroupdiscussions,hands-onexercises,storiesfromherlifeasaperformerandfacilitator,andmuchlaughter.Costis$10perpersonandspaceislimitedtothefirst50registrants.Registerathttp://www.aia-mn.org/event/wia-brave-workshop-event/

LeadershipSummitforCommitteeChairsSAVE THE DATE June17,2015

CommitteeChairswatchformoreinformationcomingsoon!

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COMMITTEE UPDATESResidentialArchitectsCommittee2015 Home of the Month: Smart Investing in Your Home Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30pm International Market Square, Suite 185 Getafirstglimpseofthenexttwelveresidentialprojectsfeaturedinthe2015-16Star Tribune’sHomeoftheMonthseries.Thisisagreatopportunitytonetworkwithhomeownerswhoareinterestedinresidentialdesign.Ticketsare$18inadvance.Cashbarandcomplimentaryappetizers.Registertoattendhttp://www.aia-mn.org/event/homeofthemonth/

AIA Minnesota Architect of Distinction/Emerging Talent Awards Reception Save the Date! Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30pm Spacecrafting, 917 5th Street N., Minneapolis, 55401JoinincelebratingtheachievementsofArchitectofDistinctionAwardrecipientDaleMulfinger,FAIA,andEmergingTalentAwardrecipientMichaelRoehr,AIA,astheyarerecognizedatareceptionhostedbyMidwestHome.RSVPbyApril3tokstaberg@greenspring.com

AIA Minnesota Residential Architecture Committee at the BATC Builders & Remodelers Show Thursday, April 2 from 2:00 to 8:00pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center AIAMinnesotaresidentialarchitectswillhaveaboothattheBATCExpotointeractwithBATCmembersandshareinformationaboutthevalueofworkingwithanarchitect.Stopbyandsayhello!

DiversityCommitteeIn2014,theBoardofDirectorsestablishedataskforcetoformulateadiversitypolicyforAIAMinnesota.DiversityinMinnesotahasissuesspecifictoourgeography,culturalheritage,andcurrentevents.AIAMinnesota,aswellasAIANational,issignificantlyunderrepresentedwithwomenandpeopleofcolor.TheDiversityTaskForcehasbeenworkingtocreatediscussionaroundtheissuesandbringforwardavisionofhowAIAMinnesotacaneffectivelyaddressaprofessionthatdoesnotreflectthecommunitiesweserve.Thetaskforcehasidentifiedanddiscussedbarrierstotheprofession.Theyareintheprocessofdraftingapolicyandcommunicationstrategythatwillfocusonaddressingtheseissues.Thetaskforceisco-ledbyNathanJohnson,AIAandMikeMeehan,AIA.Tojointheconversation,pleasecontactBeverlyathauschild@aia-mn.orgContinuetowatchMatrixforupdatesontheprogressofthetaskforce.

2015AIAMinnesotaFirmAwardFirmAwardnominationsaredueinApril,2015.Ifyouhaveafirmtonominateforthisaward,[email protected]

2015AIAMinnesotaAwardsDeadlines

25 Year Award DuebyNoononFriday,May1Downloadthesubmissionformathttp://www.aia-mn.org/get-involved/aia-minnesota-awards/25-year-award/

Louis Lundgren AwardDueFriday,June26

Special AwardsDueFriday,June26Honor AwardsDueFriday,September25

LearnmoreaboutAIAMinnesotaAwardsathttp://www.aia-mn.org/get-involved/aia-minnesota-awards/[email protected]

MarkYourCalendarBeverly Hauschild-Baron, Hon. AIA Retirement Celebration May 21 at 5:00pmInternationalMarketSquareFormoreinformation,gotohttp://www.aia-mn.org/event/beverlys-celebration/

2015 AIA National Convention: May14-16inAtlanta.Formoreinformation,gotohttp://convention.aia.org/event/youre-invited/rsvp-atlanta.aspx

CONVENTION & EXPOSITION2015 Convention Committee TheConventionCommitteeisformingnowundertheleadershipofSusanLee,AIA.PleaseconsiderjoiningthecommitteeandhelpingtoplansomegreateventsfortheConvention.ThefirstmeetingwillbeonThursday,April23from4:30-5:30intheAIAMinnesotaBoardRoom.Thismeetingwillfocusonthemeandgraphicsdevelopment.TheCommitteeislookingforafewmorecreativememberstoparticipate.TojointhecommitteecontactAngieMcKinleyatmckinley@aia-mn.org

Convention Program Planning Has Begun! TheConventionProgramSubcommitteehasbeguntomeetandisseekingideasandproposalsforcontinuingeducationpresentationsattheConvention.Asalways,programswillbeadiversemixofsubjectmatter.TheCommitteelooksfor:

•IdeastoaddressPracticeandTechnology•InnovativeMaterialsandSystems•ProjectCaseStudiesfeaturingsustainability,uniquecollaborativeteams,divinedetailing,etc.•SuggestionsforQualitySpeakers

Learnmoreaboutthe“CallforProposals”athttp://www.aia-mn.org/ext_convention/opportunities/proposals.cfm.DeadlineisJune1,2015.Questions?ContactcommitteechairJonathanStrand,AIA,[email protected]@aia-mn.org

Convention Exhibitors and Sponsors!November 10-13, 2015 at the Minneapolis Convention Center Weareofferingsomeexcitingnewsponsorshipopportunitiesthisyear.BoothreservationinformationwillbeavailableinlateApril.Forsponsorshipandboothinformation,[email protected]

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AIAMinneapolis AIA Minneapolis President Matt Johnson, AIA [email protected]

AIA MINNEAPOLIS LUNCHEON Greater Minnesota Board Meeting & Visit Thursday, April 16 beginning at 10:00am St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN We’retakingthemonthlyluncheonontheroad!Gatheringstartsat10:00amwiththemonthlyBoardmeeting,followedbylunchatnoon.Duringtheafternoonattendeesmaytoursomeofthecampus’architecturallysignificantbuildings.RegistertoattendonlinebyMonday,April13athttp://www.aia-mn.org/event/aia-minneapolis-chapter-luncheon-apr2015/

2015 MINNEAPOLIS GOLF OUTING - SAVE THE DATE! July 27 at Majestic Oaks Golf Course Getyourfoursometogethernow!It’sagreatdayofgolffollowedbyanenjoyabledinnerandbanquetwithlotsofprizes.ThistournamentraisesmoneyfortheMinnesotaArchitecturalFoundation.Golfregistrationformsandsponsorshipopportunitiesavailablesoon.ContactPamNelsonwithquestionsatnelson@aia-mn.org

2015 MINNEAPOLIS HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARDS Nominations due by 4:00pm on Friday, April 10 PreserveMinneapolis,AIAMinneapolis,andtheMinneapolisHeritagePreservationCommissioninviteyoutosubmitnominationstorecognizeprojects,individuals,andorganizationsthatcelebratetheheritageandhistoriccharacterofMinneapolis.Downloadthenominationformathttp://www.aia-mn.org/about/chapters/aia-minneapolis/minneapolis-events/

2015 MINNEAPOLIS MERIT AWARDS Nominations due Friday, May 1 Thephilosophybehindthisawardisthestoryoftheproject.Yourstoryiscompellingandmaybeabitdifferentthanexpected-celebrateandhonorthestoryyourbuildinghastotell!Submit the work you do that goes beyond great design!Formsandmoreinformationathttp://www.aia-mn.org/about/chapters/aia-minneapolis/minneapolis-events/merit-awards/

AIANorthernMinnesota AIANorthernMinnesotaPresidentKevin Holm, AIA [email protected]

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS DRAUGHTING CLUB Thursday, April 16 at 5:00pm Tycoon Alehouse & Eatery, 132 E Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802 EachmonththeEmergingProfessionalswillmeettoenjoyfunandfellowship-joinus!NoRSVPrequired.FinddatesandlocationsforfutureDraughtingClubeventsathttp://www.aia-mn.org/about/chapters/aia-northern-minnesota/northern-minnesota-events/

AIASaintPaul AIASt.PaulPresidentSara Guyette,AIA [email protected]

AIA ST. PAUL FOOD FOR THOUGHT “Ford Site Redevelopment: An Ambitious Vision for a 21st Century Community” Wednesday, April 22 from 11:30am to 1:00pm James J. Hill Center, 80 West 4th Street, St. Paul 55102 ThirtySt.Paulleaders,includingtheMayor,haverecentlycompletedatourofEuropestudyingcutting-edgeplanningdevelopmentsandbigideasinBerlin,Copenhagen,Malmo,andStockholm.WhatbigideaswillthisbringtothetableforourFordsite?MerrittClapp-SmithandMikeRichardson,plannerswiththeCityofSt.Paul,willpresentabriefoverviewofthevisioning,planning,andimplementationprocessforthislarge,135-acresiteanddiscussinsightsfromtheirEuropeanstudytour.Theyalsoseekinputfromarchitectsregardingthecurrenttrendsintheprofessionasthissitewillgoonthenationalstageinsearchofadevelopertorecastitintoa21stcenturycommunity.RegistertoattendbyFriday,April17athttp://www.aia-mn.org/event/food-thought-apr2015/

CHAPTER UPDATES

MemberBenefit ENHANCE YOUR AIA PROFILE WITH YOUR DATE OF LICENSURE: YourprofileonthenationalAIAwebsitemaynowincludeyourfirstlicensuredate.AddittoyourAIArecordonMyProfileatwww.aia.org/myprofile.Newly-licensed architects are particularly encouraged to highlight their achievement.

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AIATrustLegaLineLegaLineisalegalinformationserviceforAIAmembers,AIAMinnesotahasasubscriptionforusebyourmembers.Learnmoreaboutthismemberserviceathttp://www.theaiatrust.com/legal-information-service/legaline-for-members-and-firms/

AIANationalConvention

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS InterestedAIAmembersareencouragedtosignupforvolunteeropportunitiesat

theAIAConvention2015inAtlanta,May14-16.Memberswhocommittoatleastfour(4)timeslotswillreceivefull

complimentaryregistrationtotheConvention.

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