Advancing Knowledge by Design
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·Overview
·AIA Seattle Knowledge by Design Case Study Prize
·Plenary & Keynote Sessions
·Knowledge Sessions
·AIA NW+Pacific Region Honor Awards
·AIA NW+Pacific Region Medal of Honor
·Election to AIA national Board of Directors
·Trade Show Exhibitors & Events
·Acknowledgments

Knowledge by Design Overview
AIA Seattle and Conference Chair Rena Klein AIA thank all who joined in the knowledge quest at Knowledge by Design in Seattle August 4-6, 2005, a gathering and exchange among practice and education communities within and beyond the territory of the AIA NW + Pacific Region. Using geographic diversity as a laboratory for learning, some 400 conference attendees shared knowledge from case study submittals based on significant projects from around the region, chosen for both design excellence and a range of achievements required for design success.

At the Opening Reception 8/3 at Seattle Central Library, AIA Seattle President Peter David Greaves AIA and Seattle City Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck AIA joined Rena Klein in welcoming attendees to Seatlte, and previewing the program of interactive Plenary Gatherings, Knowledge Sessions with NW design masters and innovators, urban explorations on tours of projects and neighborhoods, and the Saturday night highlight presentation of the premier AIA Seattle Knowledge by Design Case Study Prize, including a $5,000 cash award.

Wrapping up four lively and lovely days in summery Seattle, conferees and local hosts celebrated at the 111th Birthday Progressive Party, honoring the signing by then-AIA President Daniel Burnham of the charter recognizing the establishment of a chapter of The American Institute of Architects in Seattle, on August 3, 1894 (on view at AIA Seattle Gallery). AIA 2005 President Douglas L Steidl FAIA and AIA EVP/CEO Norman L. Koonce FAIA offered Institute Greetings on the occasion.

"A Conference with a Difference," as Chair Rena Klein termed it, involved guided interaction in all elements, to support the personalization of knowledge and exploration of the value of exchanging knowledge in a collegial atmosphere. Recognizing the success of the Conference in advancing the AIA Knowledge Initiative, AIA Board Knowledge Committee Chair Shannon Kraus AIA presented this citation:
"The AIA Board Knowledge Committee is privileged to award this Distinguished Service Citation upon Rena M Klein AIA for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the profession, and in appreciation for her contributions as a leader among component presidents in organizing and executing the Knowledge by Design Conference to advance the body of knowledge for architects and enhance the impact of the AIA."

Business of the AIA NW+Pacific Region conducted during the Conference included the election of Jim Suehiro AIA to a three-year term on the AIA national Board of Directors. Previous Directors in attendance included L. Jane Hastings FAIA (with Norman J. Johnston FAIA, the two of them introduced as having attended more AIA NW+Pacific Region Conferences than any others present), James Harris FAIA, Richard Hobbs FAIA, Jud Marquardt FAIA, Ted Garduque FAIA, Bruce Blackmer FAIA, and John Baker AIA. Their presence added luster to the presentation of the Region Medal of Honor to Martin Crennen FAIA, who served the Region as Director 1994-96.

'Learning by laughing' characterized delightful parties held each evening: the Wednesday Opening Reception at Seattle Central Library which included welcoming remarks by Seattle Public Library Capital Projects Manager Alex Harris; the Thursday BandFest featuring four bands with architects as members (Buddha Blue, Creeping Time, DeadLoad, and Six of One) at Consolidated Works, the Friday evening keynote session at Bell Harbor International Conference Center at Pier 66, and the 111th Birthday Progressive Party at the Polson Building, hosted by Bassetti Architects, Mahlum Architects, and Miller|Hull Partnership with the Society of Design Administration.

Throughout the Conference, hosts from the AIA Seattle Board of Directors and staff and other volunteers (partial list below) helped guide visitors in their explorations of Seattle's urban and natural wonders.

. AIA Seattle Knowledge by Design Case Study Prize
A distinguished jury representing diverse views in design business and academic practice – ArchVoices co-founder John Cary Assoc. AIA, Public Architecture; AIA President 2002 Gordon H. Chong FAIA, Chong Partners Architecture; noted author Stephen A. Kliment FAIA, City College of New York; and 2005 Latrobe Fellowship collaborator W. Mike Martin PhD FAIA, University of California Berkeley – joined conferees in hearing presentations by six finalists for the Case Study Prize, held each afternoon of the Conference. On Saturday evening, the jury announced their selection of recipients of the premier AIA Seattle Knowledge by Design Case Study Prize, including $5,000 cash award:
. Gensler San Francisco: LEED Analysis & Sustainable Design, University of Hawai'i School of Architecture (Honor)
Presenters: Joyce Noe AIA, Melissa Mizelle
. The New American Dream, Bigger is Better or Small is Beautiful?: Greenwood Avenue Cottages, Ross Chapin Architects (Honor)
Presenter: Ross Chapin AIA, Jim Soule et al.
. Listening to Johnson Hall, Arai Jackson Ellison Murakami (Merit)
Presenters: Steve Arai AIA, Mark Spitzer AIA

. Knowledge Plenary Sessions
.Thursday plenary, "This Knowledge Thing"
Bruce Blackmer FAIA, Northwest Architectural Company
. Friday plenary: "Knowledge Exchange in the Wild"
W. Mike Martin PhD, FAIA
. Saturday plenary: "Knowledge to Wisdom"
John Cary, Public Architecture
Gordon Chong FAIA, Chong Partners Architecture
Clair Enlow, design journalist
Norman Strong FAIA, Miller|Hull
• Keynote Address
. Jim Glymph FAIA, Gehry Partners/Gehry Technologies

• AIA NW+Pacific Region Honor Awards
Region Honor Awards Chair Jerry McDevitt AIA convened a jury moderated by Lee Copeland FAIA and including Jim Glymph FAIA, Susan Jones AIA, Evett Ruffcorn FAIA, and Douglas Steidl FAIA. They announced their selections Friday evening at Bell Harbor.
Honor:
·Sun Valley House: Allied Works Architecture, Portland
·Olympic College Poulsbo: The Miller|Hull Partnership, Seattle
·Seattle Central Library: LMN Architects, Seattle
·Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Temporary Festival Theatre: BOORA Architects, Portland
Merit:
·Leschi Residence: E. Cobb Architects, Seattle
·Residence in Sun Valley: Architect Susan Desko, Ketchum
·Madrona Residence: Vandeventer + Carlander, Seattle
·Kotlik K-12 Replacement School: Koonce Pfeffer Bettis Inc., Anchorage
·Albers Mill Adaptive Re-use: BCRA, Tacoma
·Evian Spa: CL3 Architects Ltd/Alan Chan Design Company, Hong Kong
Commendation:
·New Holly Redevelopment: Weinstein A|U, Seattle
·Lloyd Crossing: Mithun Architects + Designers + Planners, Seattle

• AIA NW+Pacific Medal of Honor
AIA NW+Pacific Region Directors Norman L. Strong FAIA, Clark Llewellyn AIA, and former Director James L. Harris FAIA presented the Region's highest award to Martin Crennen FAIA, who served the Region as Director 1994-96, recognizing his lifetime of distinguished service to the profession.

. Knowledge Sessions:
Thanks to NW masters and innovators who shared their knowledge and insights.
Continuing Education Tracks
. Design
. Practice
. Technology/Tools
… Project & Neighborhood Tours
… Knowledge Session presenter bios

. Trade Show Exhibits:
Trans-Pacific Trends, Processes, & Products
. Exhibitors list
… Book Fair/Authors Reception/Happy Hour
… Workshop presentations
… Job Fair

• Acknowledgments
In closing, AIA Seattle President Peter David Greaves AIA acknowledged with thanks the multitude of individuals and businesses whose joint efforts manifested the Conference – just before the ritual closing event involving a towering 111th Birthday Cake and the communal singing of "Happy Birthday."
Thanks indeed to these, others unnamed, and all who took part in advancing Knowledge by Design.

Knowledge by Design Conference Planning Committee
Rena M. Klein AIA, Chair
Lisa Duncan
Carolyn H. Forbes
Ben Gist Assoc. AIA
Peter David Greaves AIA
Clarence C. Kwan AIA
Jerry McDevitt AIA
Amy Portz AIA
Marga Rose Hancock Hon. AIA
Wolf Saar AIA
Peter Sackett
Anthony Scafaro
Era Schrepfer
Shannon Soady
Ellen Southard, AIA Seattle Hon. Member
Jim Suehiro AIA
Anthony Szalyga
Jennifer Varner
Roger B. Williams FAIA

AIA Seattle
Peter David Greaves AIA, President

AIA Seattle Staff & Interns
Emiko Atherton
Kim Bahnsen
Kristin Boyer
Teri Butorac-Lee
Lisa Duncan
Carolyn H. Forbes
Tayka Hesselgrave
Rachel Kerr
Douglas E. March
Marga Rose Hancock Hon. AIA
Peter Sackett
Ilva Wilson

AIA NW+Pacific Region Directors:
Clark Llewellyn AIA
Norman Strong FAIA

Plenary Conveners:
Bruce E. Blackmer FAIA
John Cary Associate AIA
Clair Enlow, AIA Seattle Hon. Member
Gordon H. Chong FAIA
Jim Glymph FAIA, keynote remarks
W. Mike Martin PhD, FAIA
Norman Strong FAIA

AIA Seattle KbD Case Study Reviewers:
Bruce Donnally AIA
Clair Enlow, AIA Seattle Hon. Member
Greg Kessler AIA
Rena Klein AIA
W. Mike Martin PhD, FAIA

AIA Seattle KbD Case Study Prize Jury:
John Cary, Assoc. AIA
Gordon H. Chong FAIA
Stephen A. Kliment FAIA
W. Mike Martin PhD, FAIA

Assisting Organizations:
Association for Women in Architecture
Seattle Architecture Foundation
Society of Design Administration (SDA Seattle)

Sponsors:
GOLD:
Jeld-Wen
Reprographics Northwest
Swenson Say Fag�t
SILVER:
Imaginit
Sparling
Turner
BRONZE:
Autodesk
Creative Media Alliance
Mithun Architects +Designers + Planners
LOCAL:
AIA Knowledge Initiative
ARUP
Bassetti Architects
BRC Acoustics & Technology Consulting
DLR Group
Environmental Home Center
Flack + Kurtz, Inc.
Gensler
Integrus Architecture
Mahlum Architects
The Miller|Hull Partnership
Notkin Mechanical Engineers
Olympic Associates Company
Rolf Jensen & Associates
Sliderule Engineering Works, LLC
SRG Partnership
SvR Design Company
University Reprographics, Inc.
Weber + Thompson PLLC

Volunteer guides and greeters:
Steve Arai AIA
Fatah Boualamaliah
Marilyn Brockman AIA
Nancy Callery AIA
Barbara Campagna AIA
Melanie Corey-Ferrini AIA
Vivi Curutchet
Carl Dominguez AIA
Sean Engle
Randy L. Everett AIA
Gary Fuller
Nigel Greaves
Vanessa Greaves
Greg Hepp AIA
Tripp Hunter
Lisa Johnson AIA
Caroline Kreiser AIA
Tom Lawrence AIA
Josh May Associate AIA
Lorne McConaghie AIA
Mary Kae McCullough
Teresa Rodriguez AIA
Sian Roberts AIA
Wolf Saar AIA
Cheri Sayer
Tammie Schacher AIA
Walter Schacht AIA
Anne Schopf AIA
Clara Simon
Scott Smith
Caroline Sneed Associate AIA
Bill Strong Associate AIA
Val Thomas FAIA
Richard Tran
Jay Wilson
Rick Zieve FAIA

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, August 3
111th anniversary of AIA establishment in Seattle
8am-2pm Golf Outing: departing Paramount Hotel 8am
6:30pm Tours & Opening Reception, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Avenue

Thursday, August 4
7-8am Registration & breakfast Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC), 8th & Pike
7:45am Shuttle departs WSCTC lobby for Branch Library Tour CANCELLED
8-10am Knowledge Sessions + Tours (concurrent)
10am-noon Plenary: Bruce E. Blackmer FAIA, "This Knowledge Thing"
Noon-1pm Lunch, The Conversation Caf�
1-3pm Knowledge Sessions + Tours (concurrent)
Case Study Presentations:
� Listening to Johnson Hall
� The Greenwood Avenue Cottages
3-5pm Knowledge Sessions (concurrent)
6-8pm Models in Form 8: Exhibit Opening at Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave.
7pm Shuttle departs Paramount Hotel for Party/BandFest
7:30pm Party/BandFest at Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave. North (enter from Republican). Parking may challenge: lot @ Boren & Republican $5 evening rate
BandFest: Buddha Blue, Creeping Time, DeadLoad, Six of One

Friday, August 5
7-8am Registration & breakfast, WSCTC
8-10am Knowledge Sessions + Tours (concurrent)
10am-noon Plenary: W. Mike Martin PhD, FAIA: "Knowledge Exchange in the Wild"
Noon Trade Show Opens (including Job Fair, Workshops), WSCTC
1-3pm Knowledge Sessions (concurrent)
Case Study Presentations:
� Gensler San Francisco office: LEED Analysis & Sustainable Design
� Telenor
3-5pm Knowledge Sessions (concurrent)
4-6pm Book Fair/Happy Hour
7pm Keynote: Jim Glymph FAIA at Bell Harbor, Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way
Presentation of AIA NW+Pacific Region Honors
Reception/Party with Sheila Fox + the Kosher Red Hots

Saturday, August 6
7-8am Registration & breakfast, WSCTC
7:30-9am AIA NW+Pacific Region Board Meeting
9-10am AIA NW+Pacific Region Annual Meeting (all AIA Members welcome)
10am Trade Show opens
10am-noon Plenary Panel: John Cary Assoc. AIA, Gordon Chong FAIA, AIA Seattle Hon. Member Clair Enlow, Norman Strong FAIA: "Knowledge to Wisdom"
Noon Lunch
� Inter-Generational AIA: YAF/EP session with AIA President Douglas L Steidl FAIA
� One AIA Connection: AIA component staff lunch with AIA EVP/CEO Norman L. Koonce FAIA
1-3pm Knowledge Sessions (concurrent)
Case Study Presentations:
� Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program
� Crofton Springs
3-5pm Knowledge Sessions (concurrent)
7pm 111th Birthday Progressive Party at the Polson Building, 71 Columbia
Presentation of Case Study Prize

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