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May 6, 2011
INFORMATION
City of Winnipeg Building and Site Design Summary
Please be advised that a new Building and Site Design Summary is posted on the City of Winnipeg's website. With the implementation of the new Building Code effective April 1, 2011, there were some changes that required minor tweaking to the these forms. And while the City had no plans to communicate this issue, we've been advised (by way of representatives on the City of Winnipeg Permits Committee) that they will turn away a permit submission which includes the former Building Design Summary form.
The new form can be downloaded form the City of Winnipeg's website at: http://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/brochures.stm
Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects 2.0
CHOP 2.0 is the definitive reference for the architectural practice in Canada. A must-have for every office as an indispensable on-the-job resource. Essential for interns and students preparing for examinations.After 10 years, the CHOP underwent a complete revision bringing it into the digital age.
CHOP 2.0 offers:• More than 50 checklists - digital-era ready, including one for Integrated Design Process for
Retrofitting Buildings • Up-to-date references • Current contacts and practice advice • The latest provincial statistics and regulations
Get your complete access package - hardcopy with CD and online access for one low price - $250 shipping included. To order visit http://www.raic.org/notices/miscellaneous/2011/chop_e.htm
Green Building Services
A new opportunity is available to connect potential clients with Manitoba-based building service providers that are committed to environmentally-preferable practices. Green Manitoba and the Manitoba Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council have collaborated to expand the "Manitoba Green Building Products Directory" to include Green Building Services (www.greenbuildingservicesmb.ca). This is an invitation to review and provide your feedback on this new directory.
The goal of this new directory is to make it easier to find and connect with Manitoba-based providers of green building services with potential clients in our province seeking support for the design, construction, operation and other aspects of their green building and renovation projects. For more information, please see http://greenbuildingservicesmb.ca or contact Rathan Bonam at 945-8151 or [email protected].
RAIC 2011 Awards of Excellence
Congratulations to the Manitoba firms recognized by Architecture Canada’s 2011 Awards of Excellence for their work on the following projects in the Innovation in Architecture category:
Art category: Old Market Square Stage (5468796 Architecture Inc.)
Honourable mentions: • Canadian Museum for Human Rights (for BIM) (Smith Carter Architects and Engineers! Incorporated; Antoine Predock Architect PC) • Manitoba Hydro Building (for Office Building Innovation) (Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (Design Architects), Smith Carter Architects & Engineers (Executive Architects), Prairie ! Architects Inc. (Advocate Architects)
The Awards of Excellence will be presented during the Presidents' Dinner & Awards Gala on Friday, May 27, 2011.
SASK: A Catalogue of Contemporary Architecture in Saskatchewan
SASK: A Catalogue of Contemporary Architecture in Saskatchewan is now available online and in McNally Robinson bookstores.
See Architecture Canada's book preview and link to the bookstore:http://www.raic.org/resources_archives/newsletters_bulletins/2011/march/prov_e.htm#2
McNally Robinson online:http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/product/isbn/9780986625800/bkm/true/jyhling-lee-sask
EVENTS
5th Annual Jane’s Walk - THIS WEEKEND!
Celebrate the legacy of Jane Jacobs! On Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8, explore Winnipeg’s diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods while walking, talking and sharing ideas. Join a walking tour in your community led by your neighbours. See the attached pdf poster and/or visit www.janeswalk.net for more information.
ON_THE_BOARDS 001
ON_THE_BOARDS is a new initiative of STOREFRONT_MANITOBA aimed at strengthening our architectural community through camaraderie, sharing, discussion and critique of work among peers. Events will take place every second Thursday of the month. All MAA members are encouraged to take part! See the attached pdf poster for more information.
The first event will be held at 5468796 Architecture at 266 McDermot Ave. at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 12, 2011.
Professional Development Workshop OfferingFrom Ethics to Ethos, Inter-Professionally
When: Friday May 20, 2011 from 8:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: The Quiet Room #111 St John’s College at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
What: Ethos-Making: Meshing the Personal, the Professional and the Spiritual[An Experiential Workshop: Evolving Professionalism Beyond the Status Quo]
Registration: A limited number of places are available, at no charge, for interestedpracticing professionals, on a first-come, first-served basis – but recognizing the need fora mix of participants from a range of professions. Register your interest with Ian [email protected] as soon as possible, and no later than May 16, 2011.
This workshop is being offered by Ian Wight PhD MCIP, Associate Professor, City Planning, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba. Please see the attached pdf for more information.
Upcoming CaGBC Workshops 1. LEED Canada For Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance, CaGBC Workshop in Winnipeg, May 12th, 2011 2. LEED Canada For New Construction 2009: Technical Review, CaGBC Workshop in Winnipeg, June 8th, 2011
Green Building Envelopes 101 Workshop MBEC is organizing a special educational opportunity for those involved in the building envelope and building industry. The Manitoba Building Envelope Council would like to welcome Ms. Terri Meyer Boake to speak on the topic of Green Building Envelopes 101. This presentation will be of interest to all building envelope practitioners, but should be particularly worthwhile for those in the early stages of their green building careers. This workshop will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology being held right here in Winnipeg, so we encourage ones to attend as this will provide a glimpse into the exciting weekly event!!
It is becoming clear that even the highest standards of construction that are regularly being implemented today are simply not enough to achieve Net Zero Energy construction. As such, there are not any clear and simple guidelines to follow when considering designing building envelopes or buildings in general to meet this important target. Zero Energy design is an extremely complex task, fraught with the benefits that can only be gained by working with synergies and climate responsive strategies.
The four basic steps that are required to begin to design a building to meet a zero carbon target for operating energy, in order of importance are:1. Reduce loads / demands first (bioclimatic design, orientation, passive solar design, daylighting, shading, orientation, use of natural ventilation, site design and materiality)2. Meet load efficiently and effectively (energy efficient / effective lighting, high-efficiency / effective mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment, controls, etc)3. Use on-site generation / renewables to meet energy needs (doing the above steps before will result in the need for much smaller renewable energy systems, making carbon neutrality achievable)4. Use purchased offsets as a last resort when all other means have been looked at on site
This presentation will:• Focus on the climate responsive architectural strategies that are essential to impacting load
reduction - i.e. passive design• Examine envelope design and detailing strategies that work with passive design to further
reduce the energy requirements• Speak to the divide in concern between operating energy and embodied energy as it impacts
the low carbon design target in building
Professor Terri Meyer Boake, BES BArch, MArch LEED AP Associate Professor, Associate Director School of Architecture, University of Waterloo holds a professional degree and a post professional degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto. She is a LEED Accredited Professional in sustainable building.
When: Tuesday May 10, 2011 from 3:00 - 5:00 pmWhere: Fort Gary Place - Assiniboine BallroomCost: Free for MBEC Members & conference attendees RSVP Required: If you are interested in attending this seminar, please RSVP your attendance to Louise Hardman at: [email protected]
Mitigating the Impact of Change Orders
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba is hosting a seminar to expose the true nature and associated costs of change orders and help project managers, engineers, architects and owners fully appreciate the detrimental impact of change orders and streamline the process with professional and consistent documentation to support the price. They have invited Giovanni Marcello from Accubid to Winnipeg to talk to our members, General Contractors and Consultants about the impact of change orders on construction projects.
This 4 hour seminar includes lunch and an opportunity to network and is free of charge to Consultants and is being held Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Seating is limited for this event. Please RSVP by calling the MCAM office at 774-2404 or fax the attached registration form to 772-0233. A pdf of the registration form is attached.
Application of Curtain Wall Seminar
Please find attached a pdf containing information on ABTAM's next seminar: Application of Curtain Wall by Ken Rowson of Alumicor Ltd. The seminar will be held May 30th at 7pm at the offices of Smith Carter Architects and Engineers. If MAA members are interested in attending, please RSVP by email to [email protected]
Illuminating Engineering Society Progress Report
The Progress Report is a compilation of the annual evaluation by the IESNA Progress Committee of the most unique, innovative and most significant developments in the art and science of lighting of 2010. The Progress Report presents the updates and new light sources, lighting application, luminaires, control systems, instrumentation, accessories development, publications & guides, and research.Please join us in this informative lunch and keep up to date on industry activities. Date: Wednesday, May 18th, 2011Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Location: Viscount Gort Hotel 1670 Portage AvenueCost: Members $20.00, non-Members $25.00
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday May 12, 2011.
COMPETITIONS
Prairie Wood Design Awards 2011 Call for Nominations
The annual Prairie Wood Design Awards event celebrates those who exemplify the outstandinguse of wood products. This is an opportunity to showcase projects from around the prairie provinces and territories that highlight wood use and recognize those who have shown exceptional prominence in wood design.
With 7 categories in all, we award:5 awards to architects (or architectural firms) that push the limits of wood design. 1 award to an engineer (or engineering firm) for innovation in wood structures.1 award to a designer that exemplifies the aesthetic appeal of wood in interior design.
Categories:Interior Design Showcase AwardPresented to the designers of projects that highlight an interior where wood has been used extensively in a non-residential or public space. Applications can include wood cladding, finishes, flooring, millwork, fixtures and furniture.Engineer Wood Advocate AwardPresented to an individual engineer or engineering firm for the creation of an innovative structure of any building type that uses new technologies or existing technology in a new way in order to create a wood solution that advances the use of wood in the project, leading the way for future projects in wood.Commercial/Institutional Wood Design AwardIncludes warehouses, offices, shopping centres, health facilities, schools, churches, libraries and other spaces.
Municipal/Recreational Wood Design AwardIncludes fire halls, community centres, resorts, transit stations and other spaces.Residential Wood Design AwardIncludes condominiums, homes, cabins, cottages and other living spaces.Multi-Unit Residential Wood Design AwardIncludes condominiums, hotels, apartments, seniors' housing complexes, and other buildings that are +2 stories.
Nomination forms are available online at www.wood-works.org/albertaNominations are due July 29th, 2011 and can be submitted to:Barbara MurrayWood WORKS! Alberta 500 - 10709 Jasper Ave.Edmonton, AB T5J 3N3
For more information please contact:Barbara Murray: [email protected] or Jerry Calara: [email protected]
The 2011 Prairie Wood Design Awards will be held Monday November 7th at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Please visit our website for rules, regulations and more information on the Prairie Wood Design Awards: www.wood-works.org/alberta. This event is an annual activity of Alberta Wood WORKS!, which is a Canadian Wood Council initiative established to promote the use of Canadian wood products.
CONFERENCES
Transforming & Revitalizing Downtown Summit in Toronto
Strategy Institute is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual TRANSFORMING & REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN Summit, being held in Toronto on June 14 & 15, 2011. As with past years, this event is sure to sell out. To take advantage of our pre-print registration specials, contact us at 1 866 298 9343 ext 200 or [email protected].
Learn about how some of the most innovative cities and planners from across Canada, and around the world have transformed their downtowns. Gain insight intopressing issues including:· Engaging local communities· Planning for municipalities of all sizes· Attracting new development· Intensification solutions· Progressive place-making strategies
This event is designed for diverse interests with a stake in creating and sustaining vibrant, livable downtown cores. In the past, attendees to this summit included a mix of senior leaders such as architects, planners, policymakers, developers and more.
When: June 14 & 15, 2011Where: Toronto
For more information (and to register): Call: 1 866 298 9343 ext 200Email: [email protected]: http://www.revitalizingdowntowns.net
Summer Student Internships
The internships provide students approaching their final year in undergraduate or graduate architectural education at the University of Manitoba an opportunity to experience architectural practice and make the connection between content learnt in school with the reality of practice.
It is an opportunity for the professional community to further architectural education and knowledge of the profession in Manitoba, while making contacts with students who might become valued employees in future years.
In the program, students can gain an elective credit for spending at least three months working for a practice, while the practice will employ the student in the normal way, along with ensuring that the student comes in contact with a reasonable range of professional activities.
The practices will make sure that the student is engaged in a range of work that gives the student exposure to key elements of architectural practice and are exposed to other elements that they may not have the experience or expertise to participate in, but are able to observe such as contract or client meetings. The practice will appoint a supervisor (not necessarily the student’s line manager) who will make sure that the student under their supervision gets a balanced range of experience beyond the most productive employment of that student by the office. The practice will take a greater interest in the educational value of the student’s internship than they might when employing a student under normal circumstances. The supervisor will make sure the student intern will be exposed to:
Production drawingsProduction informationMeetings with consultants related to the project they are working onInternal project meetings and reviews
The supervisor will communicate (most likely by ‘phone) with a Prof. from the University before the student starts and at the end of the internship. The student will collect examples of the items they work on for a portfolio documenting their experience in the practice. The work in the portfolio will be confidential, to be seen by the supervising Prof. from the University, an appeal committee in extreme circumstances, and on occasions, the visiting board from the CCAB.
What should a practice do if they want to participate in the program?
Contact Doug Clark in the Partner’s Program in the Faculty of Architecture [email protected] telephone: 474 6801or cell 801 8851
January 2011
JANE’S WALK
MAY 7 & 8, 2011
th5 Annual
FREE NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING TOURS! On Saturday May 7 & Sunday May 8, explore Winnipeg's diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods while walking, talking and sharing ideas. Join a walking tour in your community led by your neighbours!
Celebrate the legacy of Jane Jacobs: an urbanist and activist whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. For more information and to �nd a Jane’s Walk in your community visit :
www.janeswalk.netTo organize a Jane’s Walk in your community
or to get in touch with questions, contact: Matt421-2903 or [email protected]
Walkable neighbourhoodsCities planned for peopleUrban exploration
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Jane Jacobs, urbanist and author of The Life and Death of Great American Cities–YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT AND W A L K“ ”
History Lives in North Point Douglas with Robert Galston
Winnipeg Modern: Explore Winnipeg's Modernist Architectural Heritagewith Serena Keshavjee
The Rapid Tranist Walk with Paul Hesse
So You Thought You Knew the West End?with Gloria Cardwell-Hoeppner
Discover Public Art in Downtown Winnipeg with Tricia Wasney
Sharing Cars and Gardens: An educational walk through Osborne Village with Melissa Dupuis and Shauna Carmichael
The Heart of Fort Rouge: Riverview, a Place With it Allwith Dino Distasio
WALKS THIS YEAR INCLUDE:
+ Many more. Visit our website for a complete list!
Social Planning Council of Winnipeg
ON THE BOARDS 001EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH > B U I L D - U P _ T H E D E S I G N _ C O M M U N I T Yincrease dialogue within the design communitystrengthen the design community
> P R O C E S S - B A S E D _ D I A L O G U E [SCHEMATIC_STAGE]_OF_CURRENT_WORK expose processes to broaden each others understanding and effectiveness as architectscontribute ideas at a stage where commitments have not yet been made so that projects can improve through discourse, critique and dialogue
> L I B E R A T E _ I D E A Sprovide assistance and support to improve the projects ON_THE_BOARDS, raise the bar and help good ideas be realized
> K N O W I N G _ W H A T ’ S _ G O I N G _ O Ninform the community. allow others to interpret our work to those outside thearchitectural community, increasing the value of architecture in the eyes of the public
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O N _ T H E _ B O A R D S is a new initiative of STOREFRONT_MANITOBA aimed at strengthening our architectural community through comradery, sharing, discussion and critique of work among peers. All MAA members are enouraged to take part.OTB is developing a BLOG and an announcement service through the MAA website that will supportO N _ T H E _ B O A R D S
F O R M A TEVENTS ARE ORGANIZED BY THE HOST[hosting is voluntary, rotating through MAA membership and initiated by the host][if you have a project in an early stage and interested in presenting contact host]1 0 _ P R E S E N T A T I O N S _ [ P R O J E C T S ] [10 minute presentation + 20 minute discussion]REVOLVING DOORS between 6:00 and 11:00 PMB Y O Bcontact e:[email protected] t:204.480.8421
Professional Development Workshop Offering From Ethics to Ethos, Inter-Professionally
(potentially eligible for CPL/CPD credits)
Friday May 20, 2011 : 8.30am to 12.30pm Venue: The Quiet Room #111 St John’s College
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Ethos-Making: Meshing the Personal, the Professional and the Spiritual [An Experiential Workshop: Evolving Professionalism Beyond the Status Quo]
Ian Wight PhD MCIP, Associate Professor, City Planning
Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba What will be our lasting legacy as professionals? How can we better negotiate the institutional and corporate landscapes we live and work in? Can you position your ‘professing’ essentially as ethical inquiry in action? In this experiential workshop you will engage in an inquiry – around ethics and ethos - exploring, with fellow professionals, where your professionalism is grounded and how it is evolving - or might evolve, and what we might share in common – in the form of an ethos. In this particular workshop, one in a series considering the evolution of professionalism beyond the status quo, we will explore the space between our individual professions, and our role there as an ‘inter-professional’, operating beyond our normal solo/silo professional confines. This will also involve considering what it means to bring our whole selves to this work, effectively meshing the personal, the professional and the spiritual. This call, for expressions of interest in participating in this workshop, is particularly directed to members of professions involved with the built/engineered environment, including engineers, architects, designers, planners and other development professionals - especially in areas such as green building. The workshop will be capped at 20 persons on this occasion, but may be repeated later in the year depending on interest expressed. Much of the work will be in small groups of four, each group being comprised of individuals from different professions. It is expected that participants will have some enthusiasm for exploring inter-professional terrain in novel ways. We’ll address 'the pillars' of your professionalism, the 'bridging' challenges (especially as regards inter-professional relationships), and 'over-arching' ethical imperatives. The work we do together will be framed as ‘ethos-making’, beyond codified ethics (although we will look over our shoulders at our respective ‘official’ professional codes of ethics, or statements of values). More than mere dutiful referencing of these codes, the workshop will effectively involve attempting to mesh our personal, professional and spiritual selves – aiming for an ethos that we enact, always, as a matter of course.
In particular, we’ll work through some recent proposals by Parker Palmer, on ‘re-educating the new professional’, translating his ideas into our professional contexts. A related reference article can be accessed at: http://www.changemag.org/Archives/author-lp/Parker-Palmer.html He offers five 'immodest proposals' that professions like ours will want to consider as a response to these challenging times. Do his proposals resonate, and how might we want our home professions to respond? How will we respond, individually and collectively? Part of Palmer’s message involves rejoining 'soul and role'; it also entails 'prospecting a new professionalism'. Are you up for this kind of action inquiry? If time and interest permits, the presentation will also offer some possible lines of response, including a combination of: interweaving (of single-, double- and triple-loop learning), presencing (to help us – literally - get to the heart, and soul, of our work) and meshworking (much more than mere networking, but including interweaving and overstanding). Potential integrative perspectives to be explored together include well-being (which includes, but transcends, happiness) and place-making (involving the integration of physicality, functionality, community and spirituality – a form of truly integral practice). We can work on them, based on our own experiences, with a view to seeing what we can further co-create together, as emerging inter-professionals. Facilitator: Ian Wight PhD MCIP is an Associate Professor of City Planning at the University of Manitoba. His current research focuses on ‘evolving professionalism – beyond the status quo’, with a particular interest in ‘educating the agents of the next enlightenment’. This workshop design is now in its third iteration after successful offerings to professional planners in the US (Vancouver WA) and Canada (Winnipeg MB). This will be the first time it has involved professionals from a range of different professions, all involved with the built/engineered environment. Registration: A limited number of places are available, at no charge, for interested practicing professionals, on a first-come, first-served basis – but recognizing the need for a mix of participants from a range of professions. Register your interest with Ian Wight [email protected] as soon as possible, and no later than May 16, 2011.
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The objective of this seminar is to expose the true nature and associated costs of
change orders and help project managers, engineers, architects and owners fully
appreciate the detrimental impact of change orders and streamline the process
with professional and consistent documentation to support the price.
Change orders cause disruption and nasty side effects for all parties involved in
the project and if not properly managed they will cause staggering cost
escalation, delays and possible litigation.
The agenda will include: exploring the true nature of change orders; assessing
the nasty side effects of change orders; understanding owners’ and engineer’s
points of view and concerns; assessing the direct, indirect and consequential
costs; proven process to document all reasonable charges; preparing
professional, detailed and consistent proposals; responding to owners’ needs and
requests; process to minimize the number of changes; mitigating costs and
retaining credibility and strong relationships.
A former electrical contractor, Giovanni Marcelli is the founder of Accubid Systems, producers of estimating,
billing, change order, project management and CAD estimating software as well as trainers and educators for
Mechanical and Electrical contractors. Giovanni has been part of various Trade Associations Education
committees both in Canada and the USA since 1995 and is a firm believer that education makes our industry
better and stronger. Giovanni has been a frequent and well received presenter at various industry associations
and trade shows like MCAT, MCAC, NECA, ECAO, and ECAT. His commitment to improving the Mechanical and
Electrical industries through education and technology is reflected in Accubid’s professional development course
and software solutions adopted by over seventeen thousand users. Giovanni has a passion for disseminating
sound principles and proven methodologies that will help estimators, project managers and business owners
become more successful.
Please Fax This Registration Form to:
204-772-0233 For additional information please contact the MCAM office:
Phone: 774-2404 or E-Mail: [email protected]
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MAY 2011 SEMINAR
APPLICATION OF
CURTAIN WALL by Ken Rowson VP Sales (Western Canada), Alumicor Limited
Chairman, Winnipeg Chapter, Construction Specifications
Canada (CSC)
This session will provide information on the principles and
application of different curtain wall products, including stick
built, unitized, pre-glazed/ split mullion and veneer styled cur-
tain wall.
7:00 pm May 30th, 2011
Smith Carter Architects & Engineers
1600 Buffalo Place
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Space is limited. RSVP by May 25th