aibd magazine - spring 2016

Editor’s Note

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As part of AIBD’s restructuring process, I am pleased to annouce to our AIBD members the new AIBD Magazine. This national online magazine will serve the organization as a tool to communicate to our members the latest news of AIBD. It will also act as a conduit in promoting our organization to other professional organizations and to our communities.

The first issue is filled with exciting contents that we would like to share with our members, including the 2015 winners of the ARDA, a report on the 2015 national conference by content editor Bernie Kern and a feature article introducing the officers and staff of the national AIBD.

Our goal is to create an interactive online magazine, which offers a platform for our members to showcase their projects and share opinions. We are currently looking for members to contribute articles and projects to be featured in the upcoming issues. Please feel free to contact Steve Mickley, our Exective Director at [email protected]

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Yu-Ngok Lo is an Architect, a National Director of AIBD and the president of the AIBD Los Angeles Chapter. He is also the

Managing Editor of the AIBD Magazine for the year 2016.

Editorial Staff and ContributorsManaging Editor: Yu-Ngok LoNational AIBD Exective Director: Steve Mickley Content Editor: Bernie KernCopy Editor: Hillary GottemoellerContributors (this issue): Jane Cameron Bernie Kern

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AIBD Executive Director’s Message

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I proudly introduce to you - AIBD. As an organization, it believes in the consumers right to choose who designs their home. It supports that belief by providing education and resources that help the residential design professional practice at their peak, and the consumer make informed decisions. As a magazine, it enhances, develops, educates, and promotes the residential design professional. The enthusiasm and drive of our members breeds innovative ideas and interesting journeys. AIBD may have begun in 1950, but every new year brings fresh and improved programs designed to keep your profession relevant in our industry. AIBD, the magazine, is the brainchild of newly joined Professional member Yu-Ngok Lo, a bright and talented young architect in Los Angeles. His vision in this issue is to focus many of the following pages on promoting the value of great design through our prestigious awards program, the American Residential Design Awards. ARDA is open to everyone in the industry. I look forward to seeing your projects this year. The call will be going out soon. Although AIBD has published many magazines under various titles throughout the years, it is with pleasure that I present to you this composition. Over the years I’ve realized the reason I truly love our industry is the people. Their passion. Their mindset. Their creativity. Their way of doing things. This magazine celebrates you all

Steve Mickley is the Executive Director of AIBD and a Certified Professional Building Designer. Steve holds numerous awards, such as AIBD’s President’s Award and AIBD Designer of the Year.

Officers and Staff

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PresidentDavid Pillsbury, CPBD

David Pillsbury is a Certified Professional Building Designer, a Certified Green Professional, a Certified Renovator, and the National President of the American Institute of Building Design. As an AIBD Leader, Pillsbury serves on several state and national committees. He also co-chairs the Master Residential Designers Council, which offers mentorship to designers nationwide. He has been a guest speaker at the National AIA Convention, the National AIBD Convention and other design venues.

Internal Vice PresidentKevin Holdridge, CPBD, CGP

Kevin Holdridge is President of KDH Residential Designs in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kevin is a Professional Member of the American Institute of Building Design and is currently the National Eastern District Director of the AIBD, as well as the Chair of the Membership Committee. On a state level, he has served the North Carolina Society. The current “NCS 411” monthly newsletter is written and edited by Kevin, as one of his duties as the Chair of the NCS publicity committee. Kevin is currently in the process of receiving his Certified Professional Building Designer designation through the NCBDC. He is also a member of the National Home Builders Association where Kevin received his Certified Green Professional as well as his Certified Aging in Place designations. He is involved on a local level with the HBA of Charlotte where he sits on the Associate Council, Green Builder Council, and Remodeler Council. Kevin frequently answers client questions on Green Home Guide, a website dedicated to high performance homes.

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External Vice PresidentKaren Kassik-Michelsohn, CPBD, CAPS, CGP

Karen R. Kassik-Michelsohn is an expert in residential design. She has been designing custom homes and remodeling existing homes for over 20 years. Karen is a Certified Professional Building Designer, a Certified Green Professional as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. In addition, Karen was AIBD’s 2014 Designer of the Year.

TreasurerRichard Emigh

Richard Emigh is a Certified Professional Building Designer and is the Past President of the California Society of the American Institute of Building Design. He has been a member of AIBD for 24 years and has served on the State Board for the past ten years, including five as the President for the Society. He has a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Oregon. He has also served as the Chairperson of the National Finance Committee and Membership Chairperson for the California Society of AIBD.

SecretaryLisa Schaffer

Lisa is currently the president of T. Clear Corporation, which specializes in insulation with durable and bondable concrete surfaces. She is also a member of NTCA, CTDA Green Building Committee, TCNA Backerboard sub-committee, SHRM and a Board of Director of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton, Ohio. She is currently serving AIBD as the Secretary.

Officers and Staff

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Immediate Past PresidentViki Wooster

Varina W. (Viki) Wooster is owner of Wooster Design Inspirations in Bend, Oregon. Viki is a Certified Professional Building Designer and also holds an MA in Cultural Anthropology. She has served on the National Board of AIBD since 2006, as Western District Director, Treasurer, External Vice President and President, and has served on committees including Marketing, Website, and Education. Wooster has been the recipient of several first and second place awards in the national ARDA design competition. She specializes in “right-sized” homes that address energy efficiency, sustainable practices, and long-term livability.

NCBDC PresidentJohn Fought

John Fought created his own firm, Baker Street Designs, a residential design office. As a frequent Parade of Homes judge across the state, John has been recognized as a consummate professional and industry leader. He is a past state President, officer, and director of the AIBD. As one of twelve current national examiners for the National Council of Building Designer Certification, John has ascended to the office of national council President. Baker Street Designs has been featured in the Orlando Sentinel Home Section. John also earned several awards for new home design and for major renovation/additions.

College of Fellows ChancellorJannis Vann

Jannis Vann was inducted into the AIBD College of Fellows in 1996 and she is currently the AIBD College of Fellows Chancellor. With more than 30 years experience in the home design field, Jannis received numerous recognitions including the Design Competition Winner from AIBD National Design Competition, Regional AIBD Conferences, Greater Altanta Home Builders Association, OBIE award and more.


Executive DirectorSteven Mickley, CPBD

Steve Mickley is the Executive Director of AIBD and a Certified Professional Building Designer. Prior to his current position, Steve most recently was the Managing Director of SGA Architecture in Palm Beach, FL, and spent 10 years as owner of a residential design firm. Steve holds numerous awards, such as AIBD’s President’s Award and AIBD Designer of the Year. Steve’s many interests include skydiving, in which he broke a world record by successfully completing 52 skydives from an airplane within 11 hours and 15 minutes, each time packing his own parachute.

Officers and Staff, National Directors

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National DirectorMichael J. Battaglia

Michael Battaglia began his career in residential design in 1975. He is a graduate of ITT Tech of Dayton with an Associate’s degree in Architectural Engineering. Michael spent many years working in architectural firms and as a staff designer for various home builders. In 1990 Michael opened Michael J. Battaglia Residential Design providing home design service to private clients and builders. While Michael has mainly designed homes and projects for clients in Ohio, his work can be found in additional states including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. Michael’s passion for residential design has been enhanced with interest in the development of the science of building. Michael believes historic design styles and the science of building can coexist without having to compromise.

National DirectorChip Hudson

Chip Hudson, is the Owner of Hudson Home Designs and Portfolio Home Plans, and an authorized sales agent for ArchiCad and Artlantis in Prattville, Alabama. Chip has been an expert in residential design for over 20 years. He is a licensed home builder, Certified Green Professional, a specialist in Building Information Modeling, a CAD programmer, web designer, artist, and woodworker. Over the years, Chip has taught 3-D modeling to a vast array of architectural and design firms and has also served as an adjunct at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phoenix City, Alabama. As a president of the AIBD Alabama Society from 2011 he also frequently served as a judge for the Alabama Home Builders Remodeling competition.

National Directors

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National DirectorNewell Cheatheam, CPBD, AIBD, TIBD

Newell Cheatheam is President of Newell’s Designs, Katy, Texas. Newell is a Certified Professional Building Designer, Registered Interior Designer in the state of Texas, National Central District Director of the AIBD since January 2014, and a member of the Marketing Committee. On a state level, he has served on the Texas Institute of Building Design Board of Directors and numerous committees since 1974. As a frequent Parade of Homes judge across Texas, Newell has been recognized as a professional and industry leader in the design field. As a member of the National Home Builders Association and Greater Houston Builders Association since 1976, he has served on Association Council, New Membership Committee (NAHB 2014-135 Red Spike), Retention Committee, Building and Standards Committee, Government Affairs Committee, Remodelers Council, and Bay Area Builders Association. He has volunteered in leadership positions with a number of local and state non-profits, and has served as Publicity Chairman for numerous organizations. He is a professional networker and enjoys social media.


National DirectorAlan Abrams,

Abrams has a BS degree in history and fine art from Excelsior University. Abrams designed his first house, sketched on the flyleaf of Ken Kern’s The Owner Built Home, and built it himself, in Los Luceros, New Mexico, in 1976. Over the years, he worked as a motorcycle mechanic, carpenter and electrician, construction superintendent, home builder, and remodeler. Abrams joined AIBD in 1997, and became certified that same year. He earned certification as a Passive House Consultant in 2011. He is now designing occasional remodeling projects, consulting for other designers on energy related issues, and serving on the National Council of Building Designer Certification.

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National DirectorBernie Kern

As the principal owner of BBKern DESIGNS, Bernie has developed code-approved working drawings for new custom and model homes, multi-residential, additions, remodels, and light commercial projects for nearly 30 years. He assists clients in all stages of building design, including planning, design fees, budget, education, specifications, special services, and consultation. Over the span of 30 years he has collected his best residential plans. As a professional member of AIBD, Bernie is currently serving as president of the AIBD, Central Colorado Chapter.

National DirectorTed Hake

Ted Hake is the owner of Hake Custom Design LLC in the Canton, Ohio area with more than 15 years of home design experience. His work received numerous award over the years, and he is currently serving as a National Director of AIBD. Ted is a professional AIBD member and a Certified Professional Building Designer.

National DirectorYu-Ngok Lo

Yu-Ngok is the owner of YNL Architects, Inc. in Southern California. He is currently serving the AIBD as a National Director. He is also the Managing Editor of the AIBD magazine and the founder of the AIBD Los Angeles Chapter. Yu-Ngok is a recipient of the 2016 AIA Young Architects Award, 2016 ENR Califonria Top 20 Under 40 Award, and 2015 AIA California Council Young Architect Award.

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National Directors

2015 AIBD Annual Conference

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Bernie Kern has been in the residential building industry for 30 years and is the owner of BBKern DESIGNS, LLC,. Bernie is a professional member

of the AIBD, member of the Pikes Peak Chapter of the CSI and the Colorado Springs Home Builders Association and Remodelers Counsel.

He is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.

The 2015 Annual AIBD Conference held in Providence, Rhode Island was an event to remember for many years to come. The conference featured the rejuvenated outlook for the AIBD, with positive news for all of AIBD members and associates.

The resilience of its members proved that the AIBD can withstand all changes in the industry and remain focused on providing the best institute in the nation for residential building design. The conference continued its long history of providing great national speakers in a variety of areas that spanned from classical architecture to high performance homes, to green building, and the simplicity of how to promote yourself as a building designer. Even a few AIBD members took the stage to speak and share their experiences in providing the best in residential design and building knowledge.Along with the educational classes, the conference included the annual trade show, highlighting corporate members of the AIBD.

With the ambiance of the Atlantic north east and the Rhode Island coastline, the conference architectural tour in Newport provided the best way to spend the day with our peers, their families, and the excitement of seeing and learning about some of the best architecture in the history of this world. That day would wrap up with the best of AIBD designers present for the American Residential Design Awards Gala at the historical Biltmore Providence

landmark hotel. Here is a recap of the events as viewed by me, a professional residential building designer and member of the American Institute of Building Design attending the 2015 Annual AIBD Conference in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Newly Restructured AIBD

As a new member of the newly revised Board of Directors, I had the honor of spending the first day of the conference at the Board of Directors first-ever General Membership Annual Meeting, which was held at the Omni Providence Hotel on August 4th. The meeting was led by National President David Pillsbury (Florida). The biggest news of the entire Conference was the status of the AIBD membership and financials. Having restructured the dynamics of the AIBD governing body, which was made in historical fashion at the January 23rd mid-conference meeting in Las Vegas, the AIBD delegates had unanimously voted themselves out of the governing body eliminated state societies, and created local Chapters that are easily accessible to AIBD members. The new structure

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of the AIBD made positive changes that resulted in an unprecedented upswing in membership, spearheaded by a brilliant one-day membership drive on the 65th anniversary of the AIBD on July 11th.

Mixing historical architecture and networking, the conference reception met at the Arcade Providence, a historical landmark that features shops, restaurants, and upper level micro lofts, which combine history with modern concepts. The event was held on the evening of August 4th, the first day of the conference.

Keynote Speech and Presentations

Having built relationships with AIBD members for over 10 years, there is nothing as exciting as seeing friends all together in one place. From Mike Kessee coming in from Florida, to Ted Hake from Ohio, to Willie Dalrymple and his wife Brenda from Leland, North Carolina, and many others that made the trip.

After a great night’s sleep in the famous Omni Providence Hotel we woke up prepared for a full day of educational classes. But first we were treated to a surprise keynote presentation by AIBD member Angela Visbeen of Visbeen Architects from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Angela spoke on the importance of getting business exposure using a “wow” factor. Angela showed a great video on how she and husband architect and AIBD member Wayne Visbeen use social media to promote their business Following breakfast,

we entered our first class with speaker Jeremiah Eck, an Architect based in Boston, on How We Promote Ourselves as Designers. The next speaker, Harvey Bernstein, Vice President of Industry Insights and Alliances, presented on trends in Residential Green, Opportunities in a Growing Market. Michael Battaglia (Michael J Battaglia Residential Design) from Dayton, Ohio and Alan Abrams (CPHC, CPBD Abrams Design Build) from Washington, DC presented as special speakers on behalf of the AIBD High Performance Homes Team. Michael spoke on selling a high performance home to a client or builder, and Alan spoke on the challenges and details of designing a passive home.

During lunch we retreated to the ballroom for great food and a presentation by President David Pillsbury, Internal Vice President Kevin Holdridge (North Carolina), and External Vice President Karen Kassik-Michelsohn (Alaska). After the previous day’s Board of Directors meeting, the head of the Board presented the year in review for all AIBD members at the luncheon. This was the first of an ongoing annual event at future conferences.

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Recognitions

In addition to the great news carried over from the Board meeting, recognition was made for the following members and their volunteer participation for the AIBD during the past year: David Pillsbury, President; Kevin Holdridge, Internal Vice President; Karen Kassik-Michelsohn, External Vice President; Richard Emigh, Secretary/Treasurer; Chip Hudson, Eastern District Director; Newell Cheatheam, Central District Director; Karl Koning, Western District Director; Varina Wooster, Immediate Past President; Alan Abrams, NCBDC representative to the Board of Directors; John Fought, NCBDC President; Bruce Yancey, NCBDC Vice President; John Police, NCBDC Secretary; Janet Hobbs, NCBDC Proctor; Alan Kent, NCBDC Proctor; Michael Battaglia, Chair of the ARDA Committee; and Bernie Kern, Chair of the High Performance Homes Team. And to include our version of a “Marvel Universe Superhero” the AIBD’s Executive Director, Steve Mickley received a standing ovation when Michael Battaglia made a motion to recognize all of Steve’s efforts for the AIBD.

More Seminars

While AIBD members are attending classes, a conference guest event is taking place for spouses or designers who want to participate. The event in Providence was at the Muse Paintbar, and featured painting lessons in a very fun and casual atmosphere.

Back to the classroom, the last speaker of the day was from the National Association of Home Builders, Vice President of the Study Research Department, Rose Quint, who came up from Washington, DC to present to AIBD great statistics on How to Sell When “Green” Doesn’t Mean “Go”. Then, after a full day of classes and feeling a little overloaded with data, we ventured to the trade show in the evening, which was also held at the Omni, August 5th.

Our Partners and Sponsors

AIBD members cannot express in enough words the importance of our AIBD Corporate and Associate members and sponsors of the 2015 Providence Conference Trade Show. Marvin Windows and Doors, Simpson Strong-Tie, GraphiSOFT, National Association of Home Builders, Anderson Windows and Doors, Hanley Wood, The Tapco Group, Houzz, Hardy Frames (USP), Clear Corporation, and Energy Innovations are just a few of the members and/or sponsors of the trade show. The trade show evening is spent

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visiting the booths of the sponsors, asking questions, getting trinkets and brochures to take home, and finding out who our local representative is for each vendor. The evening includes great food, drinks, and door prizes awarded by raffle tickets collected from each vendor’s booth. I took home a great Simpson Strong-Tie windbreaker. During the trade show, members form lasting bonds with the sponsors, which carry over to each conference. Sponsors like Rick Reid (Simpson), Hillary Gottemoeller (Hanley Wood), and Marianne Sims (Graph iSOFT) are a few people who have been huge supporters of the AIBD. Be sure to check out all Corporate Members on AIBD.org.

A lesson on Classical Architecture

On Thursday morning, August 6th, our classroom event is on classical architecture. External Vice-President Karen Kassik Michelsohn organized the conference agenda and did a great job ensuring that the curriculum included actual sketching one day. While the prior full day was spent on lectures, on Thursday we brought our sketch paper and pencils. The Institute of Classical Architecture sent two great Architects, Martin Brandwein (New York) and Sheldon Kostelecky (Boston), who presented two courses including Introduction to Classic Moldings and the Orders, and Classicism in American Residential Design.We got to actually draw classical molding and learn as we sketched the orders of style and profiles.

Providence, Rhode Island and the Architectural Tour

Thursday evening was open for members to see the town of Providence. My wife Bonnie and I were treated to a private dinner with AIBD members Karen Kassik-Michelsohn (Alaska) and Jennifer Pippin (North Carolina) and her husband Wes. It was very humbling for Bonnie and me to dine in the company of two AIBD College Fellows, which is the highest membership level in the association. Over the elegant dinner of that evening, we got to know them better and are proud to consider them some of our closest colleagues and friends. As I heard of other special gatherings between AIBD members that evening, it seemed to benefit everyone to have that Thursday evening open from conference events.

The last day, Friday, August 7th, wow what a great day! The architectural tour included a bus ride to Newport to see the famous Newport Mansions along the Rhode Island coastline. It

was a hot day, but very refreshing to feel the ocean breeze coming in. We saw many of the mansions, which included the Breakers, a summer cottage (yeah, they called it a “cottage”) owned by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Architect Richard Morris Hunt designed a 70-room Italian Renaissance- style palazzo. Other mansions included the Elms, a house modeled after the mid-18th century French chateau d'Asnieres outside Paris, designed by Philadelphia Architect Horace Trumbauer. The third mansion was the Isaac Bell House, one of the best surviving examples of shingle-style architecture in the country. The house was designed by the firm of McKim, Mead, and White in 1883 for Isaac Bell. It was a fascinating experience, made even more special as I stood in the Breakers mansion looking at the fabulous Main Hall and adjoining staircase and thought of the historical architect who helped create this design back in his time. To my right stood AIBD’s Dan Sater (Florida) and to my left was AIBD’s Wayne Visbeen (Michigan), two of the great designers in our time today. Amazing! I’ll never forget that.

During the day’s tour we stopped for a lunch break near Brenton Cove in Rhode Island, overlooking Jamestown and the inlet bay to Providence. And for those who were there and wondering, yes, Jon Rentfrow (Colorado) was able to retrieve his sandals, thank goodness.

The ARDA Award Ceremony

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American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) held at the Biltmore Providence landmark hotel Friday night. The Gala event was hosted by AIBD’s Michael Battaglia and speaker specialist Jim Vann. Awards were given to the best designs submitted by Building Designers throughout the US. Winners included Visbeen Architects (Michigan), Hobbs Ink (Texas), Mountainworks (North Carolina), Phil Kean Design Group (Florida), Alan Mascord Design Associates (Oregon), Catherine Ellis Design (Colorado), and Sketchpad, Inc (Michigan).

The Gala event also included inductees into the 2015 AIBD College of Fellows by Chancellor Jannis Vann (Georgia), and James “Jim” Lucia (Florida). The 2015 recipients included Newell Cheatheam (Texas), Lyle Breeze (Florida), Karen Kassik-Michelsohn (Alaska), Salvatore “Sam” Liberti (South Carolina), Gordon Hoehle (California), and Uriel Pineda (Mississippi). A great honor and congratulations were in order.

The 2015 Designer of the Year was announced Friday night and AIBD’s president David Pillsbury

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was selected due to his involvement in helping AIBD end its downturn with a huge positive upswing for its future. In selecting the Designer of the Year Award, David acknowledged the efforts of Karen Kassik-Michelsohn and Kevin Holdridge as key figures in helping the AIBD efforts.

Other notable events for the evening included the AIBD Scholarship award given to Scott Hake, presented by his father, AIBD member Ted Hake. And Mike Keesee won 25 lbs. of salmon in a donation auction for AIBD.

What a week! As I reflect on my 9th AIBD Conference, I am proud to be a member of

the AIBD. To all members throughout the United States, if you have never attended an AIBD Conference, I highly recommended it as well worth your time. There are many associations around the world and all seem to have their conferences and conventions. Naturally we can’t afford or attend them all. However, there is no conference as special as the AIBD Conference created just for residential building designers. I returned home to Colorado and began to prepare for the 2016 AIBD Conference to come to Denver, Colorado.

See you there!

Working Drawings

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2015 GRAND ARDA: Catherine Ellis Design, LLCA challenging narrow lot and two clients with unique demands did not prevent this designer from creating a stylish and functional home that satisfied her clients’ needs without compromising cost. Shingle style best captured the East Coast design elements that the clients loved – and agreed upon – most. The designer was able to convince the clients that their initial idea for connecting the main house to a carriage-house apartment through a shared laundry space was impractical, and suggested instead that the apartment should have its own laundry, enabling it to be rented out if the family’s needs change. The clients’ and designer’s vision was beautifully executed in the working drawings.

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:Dorosinski, Campbell Design Association, IHCKDH Residential Design

Associated Designs, Inc

AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARDS (ARDA)

Conceptual Designs

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A unique island site and a long list of requirements provided clear direction for this lakefront custom home. With the objective of creating an inviting gathering place for the matriarch of a growing family, the designer proposed a French Eclectic masterpiece with a lodge-inspired interior. Large expanses of glass and a crow’s-nest styled master retreat take advantage of lake and sky views, and a series of terraces provide outdoor activity space for this active family. The designer managed to satisfy the client’s desire for elevator-accessible sleeping quarters, a “bounce-back suite”, a wine grotto, and plenty of parking and storage, all above grade in this 100-year floodplain and within a footprint limited by the size of the island.

2015 GRAND ARDA: TR Design Group

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:Felixmopoulos International, Inc.Phil Kean Design GroupYNL Architects, Inc.

Renovations

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2015 GRAND ARDA: Roney Design GroupA complete interior and exterior remodel transformed this 1973 Mediterranean ranch into a one-of-a-kind contemporary beachfront home, setting a high bar for remodels in the aging neighborhood. A casual beach atmosphere prevails inside and out, showcasing an open, functional floor plan with easy access to the rear pool deck and beach. Parapet walls hide the original pitched roofs, and industrial cables support large flat overhangs to capture the contemporary aesthetic. Stark white stucco combines with warm wood siding to create an inviting facade. Expanding the pool deck to create a functional entertainment space required a special variance to the building code and an extensive drainage system.


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2015 GRAND ARDA: Alan Mascord Design Associates, Inc.A dramatic metamorphosis transformed a sprawling ranch home into this contemporary Zen retreat. Extensive modifications to site, foundation, exterior, and interior spaces addressed a

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:Dorosinski, Campbell Design Association, IHC

dated layout, poor use of available natural light, and awkward yard access. The resulting home emphasizes functionality and minimalism, blending industrial form and modern convenience with organic features. Flowing, interconnected spaces, asymmetric balance, and visually clean, uninterrupted lines allow the family to be at peace in their home, while appropriate use of natural daylight and a great connection to the outdoors illustrate the Zen concept of being one with the environment.

Model Homes

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2015 GRAND ARDA: Visbeen Architects, Inc.This design draws on historic architectural styles to create a modern farmhouse with universal appeal. A wide columned porch, cross-gabled roof, and working shutters provide character that feels familiar yet fresh. Inside, an open floor plan accommodates modern lifestyles, with a central living room, open kitchen with counter seating, and a sunny dining room. Laundry and mud room are conveniently located to keep everyday clutter at bay. The downstairs master suite offers a luxury bath and huge walk-in closet; two more bedroom suites occupy the second floor. A guest suite above the garage, complete with kitchenette, is a nod to modern families, providing privacy for in-laws, boomerang kids, or live-in help.


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2015 GRAND ARDA: Frank Betz Associates, Inc.The Northfield Manor was a builder’s choice for a public home tour in an exclusive golf and equestrian community. Fantastic sight lines take advantage of golf course and pastoral views.

Ringed by a chef’s kitchen, casual keeping room, and formal dining room, the family room with coffered ceiling anchors the main level, thus providing the open spaces and amenities critical for both family gatherings and executive entertaining. The main-level master suite offers privacy, space, and luxury. Upstairs, three large bedrooms each has its own bath and walk-in closet. A bonus room above the garage is perfect for live-in help, a quiet home office, or a rec room.

Model Homes

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2015 GRAND ARDA: MountainworksDesigning a home for this challenging lot was difficult, but the results are award-winning. To make the most of a steep, south-facing hillside, the home was designed on an east-west axis, with long south walls full of windows. The entry level features living, dining, and kitchen areas, with an open deck beyond. A screened deck sits to the side, taking advantage without blocking the view from the main rooms. One master suite is nearly detached from the home for privacy; the other lies on the opposite side of the home. The home descends to a lower level, including two more bedroom suites, a rec room, and more outdoor living space.

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:Hobbs InkThe Sater Group, Inc.TR Design Group, LLC

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Published Designs

2015 GRAND ARDA:Visbeen Architects, Inc.From its classic Shingle style materials and details, to its inviting wraparound porches, six-bed bunkroom, and outdoor shower, this design has everything a waterfront home could need. Symmetry creates perfect sight lines throughout the home, framing water views from the living and dining rooms and five of the six bedrooms. The outdoor living areas are as thoughtfully considered as the interior, with kitchen windows opening to an outdoor bar,, and a double-vaulted screened porch accessible from the dining room and the master suite. The lower level rec area opens up to a covered patio. The rec area offers a kitchenette/bar and space for a billiards table, making this home a complete vacation retreat.

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:Alan Mascord Design Associates, Inc.Sketchpad, Inc.

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Outdoor Living Design

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:MountainworksDavid A Ewald DesignsPhil Kean Design Group

2015 GRAND ARDA:Pippin Home Designs

A multipurpose cabana satisfied a fun-loving client’s desire for the ultimate lakeside playground. The Summer Cabana occupies half of the cabana’s ground level, offering a bar, grill, and more accoutrements of outdoor entertaining. Extensive engineering allowed for a minimal number of columns, keeping lake views open. The air-conditioned Winter Cabana is fully enclosed with large windows. A kitchenette, full bath, and fireplace enable

it to double as a guest suite. An outdoor shower is tucked under the spiral staircase leading to the roof deck with spectacular lake and sunset views, a built-in fire pit, and room for a dance floor. Travertine flooring unifies the entire cabana with the adjacent pool deck.


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Green Design

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:Phil Kean Design Group

2015 GRAND ARDA: Pippin Home DesignsDesigned to raise public awareness of sustainable building practices, this whole-house renovation embodies energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and accessibility. Sustainability started with “recycling” the original lakefront home by converting it into the lower level of the new home. A steel frame supports two new levels constructed above. A retaining wall and bridge were built on the sloped site to provide at-grade access to the new main level, which demonstrates accessibility by including all the amenities needed by a resident with limited mobility. An upstairs home office enables teleworking, thus reducing the impact of commuting. Recycled finishes throughout complete the picture of sustainability. The finished home is Healthy Built Homes Certified to a Silver Level and NORMI Certified for indoor air quality.

The client’s wish list was fulfilled by combining traditional Craftsman details with contemporary luxuries. Cedar shake siding and roofing, decorative brackets, exposed rafter tails, and copper accents, along with a wraparound porch supported by tapered columns atop stone bases,

2015 GRAND ARDA: David A Ewald Designs

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Custom Home Design

create a classic Craftsman exterior. The theme continues inside with arched openings, coffered ceilings, timber trusses, and ample moldings. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, and the basement offers modern amenities like a home gym, wine cellar, and multimedia room. Additional accommodations for contemporary lifestyles include a home office with separate entry and private bath, and a third-floor suite for live-in help.

2015 GRAND ARDA: MountainworksThis getaway home was built on a very challenging lot, where views were dramatic but close, and stormwater ran during rainy weather. The solution to the latter issue was to plan the home as two masses divided by a dry stream bed that channels run off. The main home lies on one bank, the garage and guest suite on the other, connected by a bridge over the stream. Three levels of living and plenty of outdoor living space make the most of the hillside lot. In the vaulted great room, floor to ceiling windows encompass the nearby panorama. Rustic elements like shingle siding, timber columns, and stone chimneys blend perfectly with the mountain setting.


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Situated on a working horse farm, this design evokes a barn, with massive walls of windows in the gable ends. The theme is repeated in smaller form in the master wing. Transparent fireplaces centered on the glass walls glow inside and out. Even the wet bar has a glass backdrop; see

2015 GRAND ARDA: Hobbs Ink

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right through it to the courtyard and pool beyond. Exposed trusses and timbers suggest timber frame construction, and earthy materials like reclaimed wood floors and corrugated metal give this luxury home some of the character of a working barn, while features like a garage big enough for the farm truck and an outdoor shower with access to the master bath accommodate the realities of farm life.


2015 GRAND ARDA: Visbeen Architects

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This elegant design makes the most of a narrow waterfront lot. With a dovecote and decorative brackets, the slender garage complements the street elevation; a pergola over the entry welcomes visitors to this guest-friendly home. The main event is the lakeside elevation, where walls of windows spotlight the view from all three levels. Inside, rooms are oriented to the rear of the home. The open kitchen is flanked by dining and living rooms, which open to a screened porch. Spectacular lake views and a cozy fireplace make the master suite a true retreat. Additional bedrooms are designed to accommodate any number of guests; there’s even a loft for the kids. The lower level offers recreational space, a kitchenette, and lake access.

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A year of planning resulted in the perfect balance of functionality, aesthetics, and economy, converting a seemingly unbuildable 28’x162’ lot into a focal point for urban revitalization. A restrained traditional exterior blends into the streetscape. Inside, open loft-style living makes efficient use of space and captures city views. A single-car garage and two flexible bedrooms occupy the ground level, with access to the backyard,hot tub, and fire pit. On the second level, the core living spaces visually expand with vaulted ceilings. The master suite faces the street, while a cantilevered deck provides outdoor living spaces with city views. The home meets the growing demand for urban single family homes among young professionals and empty nesters.

2015 GRAND ARDA (Best In Show): SketchPad, Inc.

Congratulations to all ARDA winners in the category:The Sater Group, Inc.Visbeen Architects, Inc.Alan Mascord Design Associates, Inc.KDH Residential Design

MountainworksJAD Design Group, Inc.Phil Kean Design Group


Global Choice

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Receiving an amazing amount of support from across the internet, the Global Choice winner draws inspiration from two styles popular at the turn of the twentieth century. The asymmetrical massing, rounded shapes, and varied rooflines of Shingle style combine with the massive chimneys, tall narrow windows, and decorative details of Tudor Revival in a shingle- and stone-sided masterpiece. From the height of the ceilings to the size of the fireplaces, the scale is grand. The open layout provides generous living spaces oriented for fantastic views both inside and out.A curved stair tower ascends to the second level. Bedroom, bath, closet, and “snore room” all radiate from the circular foyer of the ingenious master suite.

2015 Global Choice: Visbeen Architecs, Inc.

AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARD (ARDA)

Special Thanks !

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Sponsors Hanley Wood Media

ARDA Judges Hillary Gottemoeller, Director of Content, Hanley Wood Media Jadyn Toole, Senior Program Maager of Green Building, NAHB Michael Battaglia, ARDA Committee Chair

Why should designers be involvedin the construction phase?

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Jane Cameron is an Associate Principal and Senior Project Architect at Perkins + Will. She is also the 2015-2016 chair of the AIA National

Construction Contractor Administration Knowledge Community.

“How can I convince my client to include construction contract administration in my basic services? As a small residential and commercial practitioner, I’m often excluded from the construction phase.”

Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are strategies you can use to show a client the value of your expertise during this important phase. Your involvement during construction can minimize risks to yourself and your client, and improve your client’s satisfaction with the finished project.

Protecting Yourself

We should first acknowledge that some clients want to engage design professionals only to produce the drawings needed to secure building permits; they have no intention of keeping design professionals on the team during construction, and no arguments are going to change their minds. With such clients, you should ensure that the scope of your services are clearly stated in your contract with your client. We live in a litigious society, and work in a litigious business, so you would be well advised to engage a lawyer to review your contract. Even if the project is not built according to your drawings, you could still end up getting sued. Your reputation matters, and avoiding lawsuits and bad press are critical to keeping your name in good standing with your community and the professional organizations you belong to.

Because you won’t be around to interpret your documents during construction, they must completely address life-safety and accessibility requirements, and should be buildable by any reasonably competent contractor. You should caution your client that you won’t be available to visit the site, to review field conditions, to address issues raised by inspectors, or to monitor the construction progress without being paid for additional services. The contract needs to be clear about what you are and are not providing, and who will be responsible for what you don’t provide. You should also make it clear that you are not responsible for modifying the documents to accommodate unforeseen conditions.

You will most likely not have enough fee to produce all the details needed for the project (or at least all the drawings the contractor says are needed). However, the building permits are based on your documents, and the authorities will expect the project to be built in accordance with them. Therefore, you should give the greatest attention to those areas that pose the greatest risk to you: compliance with life-safety and accessibility requirements; air- and water-tightness of the exterior enclosure; coordination with other building systems; and a design that meets the client’s program. Keep in mind that even if your client waives your responsibilities, future owners of the building may come after the contractor and designer for performance failures, such as building leaks and mold.

Preserving the Design Intent

Next, some clients will approach you for design

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services because they have heard about you or seen some of your completed projects. These clients are willing to pay you for design, but may not understand what services you can provide during construction. This is an opportunity to tell them how you can be an advocate for their project during construction. The standard construction phase duties you perform are to protect your client and to make sure that the project ends up the way both of you envisioned it, while meeting the client’s expectations of design, cost, and schedule. You are the client’s advocate when the contractor proposes substitutions or submits claims for extra time or money that may affect the end result. Trust between you and your client speaks volumes for an ongoing relationship, and when you can demonstrate how your involvement in construction benefits the client by reducing risks and ensuring a smoother work flow, it will translate to future work with that client.

Open Communicatoins

Once a contractor is awarded the job, we strongly recommend that you have a preconstruction meeting with the client and the contractor to review the status of the project and to discuss the goals and objectives of each party. This is the time to review the schedule and budget objectives, the client’s and your design goals, and the construction issues that each of you considers important. Each party’s specific concerns about the project can be expressed and addressed. The contractor

may suggest ideas on how to save time or money on construction that the design professional can review and accept without sacrificing the design intent. Open dialogue and collaboration are key components to maintaining the well-being of the project.

In some instances, the contractor will try to assume the role of master builder by proposing, without involving the designer, design changes that will save the owner money. When this happens, you need to point out that contractors often fail to see the implications that even a small design change can make. For example, does the change violate the building code or compromise important program elements? You have worked with the client throughout the project’s design, and have agreed with the layout and design details you both consider important. Remind the client of the value you bring to the project, and offer to meet with the client and the contractor to review options or consider other ways of saving money while protecting the design elements you feel strongly about. We have heard of too many instances of contractor-proposed changes fundamentally affecting building performance, such as changing an exterior cladding material and compromising the rain-screen performance of the system. When the building starts to leak and the water gets trapped, there are going to be lawsuits, and you will end up spending time and money to defend yourself even if you were not part of the change.

Construction Observation

Many small residential projects, move along so

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quickly that by the time you have been to site and noticed noncompliant work, it’s too late to change it without the contractor claiming delay and asking for more money. When faced with this, most clients will side with the contractor, resulting in a compromised design that can trigger a domino effect on many other details to accommodate the “mistake.” Having a good line of communication with the contractor and requesting a schedule of the work is critical to deciding when you need to visit the site and see the planned work before it starts. If a one- or two-week “look ahead” schedule is regularly submitted by the contractor, you can focus on the tasks that need immediate attention. If you aren’t able to be present (or if site visits aren’t in your scope of services), suggest having an onsite inspector be present during the construction of the most critical details, e.g., waterproofing, roofing, framing, and cladding installation. For small projects, these activities don’t take more than a couple of weeks, but your or an inspector’s presence helps determine if the project gets built according to the documents, and lessens the potential risk of failure. Your client needs to understand that paying for such services during construction is much cheaper than dealing with claims and lawsuits later on.

As your client’s agent, you are responsible for coordinating the consultants’ building systems. Your experience and expertise make you the best person to accomplish this. Paying attention to the details and code-related requirements are one way

to prove your worth and value to the client. Incomplete documents help no one other than contractors, who can leverage extra time and money from the client and undermine your value in the client’s eyes. It is up to you to cite the reasons why your design is the way it is, but it is equally important to make sure it takes into account the applicable codes.

“A good working knowledge of the professional services you offer at each phase of the project, as well as the ability to be forthright and collaborative, will go a long way to making the project a successful one, and to your having a satisfied client who will give you strong letters of recommendation and repeat business.”

Disclaimer: This article is made available for informational purposes only and is not presented or given as legal or professional advice. Legal and professional advice must conform to the specific facts and circumstances of each matter, and nothing contained herein should be used as a substitute for or acted upon without the advice of competent legal or other professional counsel.

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