Washington Chapter CEFPI

June '09 School Tour & Dinner Meeting

Please join us for a tour of the Bertschi Center, an independent school. Click HERE to learn more about the school and the Center.

Download a POSTCARD with directions.

We will reconvene at the Conibear Shellhouse on the UW campus for our social hour and dinner. Our dinner program is "Impressions from Finland: a panel discussion featuring local architects that attended the 2008 AIA CAE Conference in Helsinki - highlighting the Finnish Educational Vision, Pedegogy, Culture and Beauty.

Here's the general schedule:

4:00pm - 5:30pm Tour of the Bertschi Center

5:30pm - 6:30pm Cocktail Hour

6:30pm - 8:30pm Dinner & Program

Please reserve your place at dinner no later than June 11th by contacting Linda Jackson at Hutteball & Oremus Architecture at 425.828.8948 or Ljackson@haoarch.com

2009 CEFPI Washington Chapter Spring Newsletter

You won't want to miss this edition of the Washington Chapter Newsletter! Learn about recent events, educational opportunities and member achievements in the Downloadable CEFPI_Spring2009_Newsletter (4.5mb)

2009 CEFPI School of the Future Design Competition

There is no other way to say it, than this is an amazing program and it's like a wildfire, if you stand too close you're enveloped. The spark spread so quickly through our Chapter this year, and Carlos and I amazed at the response from our CEFPI colleagues in getting involved. We first broached the subject with our members at the October Dinner Meeting. We had student representatives that participated in the 2008 Competition present, and by the end of the night we had personal checks from 10 firms totaling $2,000 that would be given directly to the teachers to help pay for materials and other supplies needed for the competition, but more importantly we had 20 architects and engineers signed up to volunteer with the student teams!

For their generosity in giving funds, we would like to thank Broadview Associates, Coughlin Porter Lundeen, Fsi Engineers, my firm of Hutteball & Oremus Architecture, Integrus, McGranahan Architects, NAC |Architecture, PCS Structural Solutions, Carlos’s firm, Sierra-Martin Architects, and the Robinson Group.

For their generosity in giving time, we would like to thank everyone who volunteered: Kristian Kicinski, Lillian Sabra, Ross Parker, Deborah Miller from Bassetti Architects; Melchor Beron from Berona Engineers; Chris Duvall and Alan Jacobsen from Coughlin Porter Lundeen; Noah Greenberg from the DLR Group; Cynthia Black and Claudia Yehia from Hutteball & Oremus Architecture; Michael McGavock and Jennifer Wedderman-Hay from McGranahan Architects; Leon Holloway and Robert Allen from NAC | Architecture; and Greg Eckert and Jesse Kingsley from Sierra-Martin Architects!

I could go on for pages and pages, so if you’ve followed up on this and have any questions or would like to get involved with the competition next year, post a comment or e-mail me or Carlos!

Enjoy the Pictures, there are several from our Regional Awards Ceremony that was hosted by Mill Creek Middle School in the Kent School District!

2009 Annual School Tour

The wheels are in motion for our 2009 Council of Education Facilities Planners International Annual School Tour.  

 

Come aboard our luxurious tour bus for an all day excursion, on Friday May 8th, as we visit four schools around the south sound.

These schools have been selected, not merely for their architectural interest, but also because they contribute to learning in some interesting ways.

We’ll be touring The Federal Way Public Academy, a remodel in previously light-industrial space; The Lakeview Hope Academy and its adjacent Boys and Girls Club, which demonstrate community relationships; Pioneer Middle School which makes use of its sustainable features as educational tools; and Glacier View Junior High; an energetic design on an emerging educational campus.

Cost is $40 per person, includes transportation and lunch. To learn more Download School Tours Booklet

For more detailed information contact Noah Greenberg (ngreenberg@DLRGRoup.com) or to reserve your seat please email Linda Jackson (ljackson@hoarch.com).

CEFPI Washington Architectural Exhibit and Awards Program

The time is now to take advantage of this unique opportunity to exhibit your innovative educational environments. The upcoming 2009 Washington Chapter CEFPI Conference is the premier venue to showcase your school designs to the people responsible for developing the next generation of educational facilities.

Judges will award the coveted Polished Apple Award to a built project based on:

• Responsiveness to program

• Innovative solutions

• Sustainable design strategies

• Adaptability to changes in educational delivery

• Positive aesthetics and materials use

• Reinforcement of the surrounding community

Entry forms and fees are due Friday, April 10, electronic materials by April 18, and presentation boards May 29.

All the forms you need are right here in the links below:

2009 Polished Apple Call for Entries

2009 Entry Form (due by April 10, reserves your entry)

2009 Submittal Requirements

2009 Submittal Form (due by April 18, submit with electronic materials)

2009 Exhibit Label (due by May 29, use this mailing label to send your presentation boards)

Washington Chapter Sponsorship

Craig Stauffer is the Chair of this year’s Sponsorship Committee and offers this report:

The annual Washington State Conference is approaching fast – June 3-5, in Silverdale.  In order for us to continue our tradition for successful conferences, we need help from our loyal sponsors. 

While the conference offers many avenues for recognition of your contribution, sponsorships do much more than fund the quality of our annual conference. Sponsorships are the primary way we fund most of the work of the Washington Chapter throughout the year. Your support makes possible:

§  frequency and quality of our communications with members and regional associates,

§  improves programs at our regular tours/dinner meetings,

§  promotes School Building Week,

§  helps us conduct Spring Bus Tours,

§  supports participation of Chapter leaders in the Regional and International annual conferences and

§  funds contributions to research efforts by the CEFPI Foundation.

The Washington Chapter is a leader in the breadth of activities we offer to support educational planning and construction in our state and the connection we have to International programs and leadership. This trend continues, with Don Gilmore of the Seattle Public Schools currently running for CEFPI International President-Elect.

There are a variety of ways we all support the Washington Chapter with our time and our talents. Making a financial contribution is another. You get recognition of your contribution at the largest gathering we offer and through our regular publications. Please consider supporting the success of our Chapter by taking a look at the attached form and signing up for the sponsorship that suits you and your organization the best.

Please respond to Craig Stauffer with your completed form (email or fax). Further information is included on the form, but also feel free to contact him directly with any questions:

Craig Stauffer

PCS Structural Solutions

cstauffer@pcs-structural.com

206-292-5076 (P)

206-467-7788 (F)

Download the latest Sponsorship Brochure here.

2009 Washington CEFPI Innovative Educator: Environmental-Based Learning Award

Take any group of kids, put them in a fantastic educational setting and think about the learning that would take place if teachers weren’t there… The Washington Chapter of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) recognizes that educators are the catalyst between great students and great schools. As a volunteer organization comprised of school district representatives, architects, engineers, and industry partners, the Chapter Board is requesting proposals and nominations for our selection of the 2009 Innovative Educator: Environmental-Based Learning Awards. Our goals are to empower innovative educators to influence teaching methodology and student-learning outcomes and to enrich our organization with greater awareness of the innovative delivery of curriculum.

The attached ‘Request for Award’ proposals form (and supporting material) may be submitted by Washington State educators or by others on behalf of a Washington State educator. Proposals are being solicited in the ‘Actual’ category must include curricular work that has occurred recently or is in progress and ‘Theoretical’ proposals must occur by the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Examples of environmental-based learning could include innovative use of a classroom, lab, break-out space, or school grounds; teaching and learning beyond the classroom; involvement of community partnerships; student internships; etc., for the study of math, science, art, dance, drama, literature, history, foreign language, or any other curricular or co-curricular program.

Request for Award Proposals must be emailed or hard copy sent to Nancy Josephson, Bainbridge Island School District postmarked by May 1, 2009. Letters of commendation or recommendation letters must be included. Award winners will be part of our Washington Chapter Conference, June 3-5 and must be able to commit to a 5 – 15 minute presentation at the conference in Silverdale, WA. Compensation for substitute pay and travel expenses will be provided. Nancy can be contacted at njosephson@bainbridge.wednet.edu.

A jury that includes at least one educator, one school administrator, one student, and one CEFPI member will review all proposals. A short list will be generated. Final election will include an interview at your school at your convenience. Awards winners will be notified by May 15, 2009. A total of $3,500 will be awarded for one to three proposals, at the jury’s discretion.

Thank you for giving CEFPI an opportunity to support innovative educators. Please think of an innovative educator that you know and given them an opportunity for much deserved recognition and support!

Click here for the Request for Award Proposal.

Gordon Beck at our March Chapter Meeting

Gordon Beck, representing his new boss Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn, joined us at our March 26th Chapter Meeting and gave us an overview of many of the issues that OSPI and this current legislature are focused on. They are summarized in the presentation he gave, posted here as a PDF file.

Holiday Reception Invitation

Here is the invitation to our 2008 Holiday Reception at the Golden Gardens Bathhouse on Thursday December 11th from 5:30pm - 9:00pm. You can download the postcard here. (2 Mb file) Directions to the Bathhouse are included on the invitation.

Please RSVP no later than December 8th by contacting Hutteball & Oremus Architecture at 425.828.8948 or ljackson@hoarch.com.

We look forward to seeing you there. We will enjoy refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, dessert and a string ensemble from Ballard High School. 

Thanks to Elizabeth Evans at SSA Acoustics for coordinating the catering and logistics for the event, Steve Murakami and Melina Guerrero at Hutteball & Oremus Architecture for promotions and to Ed Peters and Gretchen DeDecker for arranging entertainment.

Fall 2008 Chapter Newsletter

The Fall edition of our Chapter Newsletter can be downloaded HERE. (it is a 4.8Mb file, but it's worth the wait) 

Here is the table of contents and the contributors: 

President’s Message Michael McGavock

School Building Week Design Competition Stephen Murakami

Recognizing Exemplar Teachers  Nancy Josephson

Join The Conversation Shannon McLaughlin

Conference Committee Philip Riedel

Legislative Committee Ed Peters

Maintainable Spaces,Sustainable Places Dan Lea

CEFPI Membership Benefits Shannon McLaughlin

Many thanks to all of the contributors of articles for the newsletter, and in particular to Shannon McLaughlin of Hargis Engineers, Steve Murakami of Hutteball & Oremus Architecture and Daniel Thompson, Jack DeYoung & Annette Johnson of Dykeman Architects for producing another quality edition.

Featured on the cover of the newsletter is a 2008 James D. MacConnell Award Finalist project, the Cavelero Mid High School. Congratulations to Lake Stevens School District and NAC|Architecture! It’s quite an honor to be selected as a finalist among entries from around the world.