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David: It is good to hear of your successes sharing and learning in China. As you have found out, it is all about relationships, developing networks and sharing information. Regardless of the firm size or market sector, we can all share and learn from other professionals around the globe. My experience from doing work in twelve countries is that we (American architects) do not know it all nor have the monolopy on information. Far from it! Keep an open mind. Share and do not be afraid to take some risks! ------------------------------------------- Patrick McKelvey AIA Regional Director RNL Singapore -------------------------------------------
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Sent: 01-15-2013 13:14
From: David Wojcik
Subject: The new AIA International Region
Thank you Mr. McKelvey,
I agree. What I am currently working on in order to better position my small firm in the global marketplace, specifically my passion for China, is developing local governmental interest in 'Sister City' programs with Chinese owned companies located in our town. The intent is to earn trust and develop relationships that benefit all of us on both sides of the pond. I've integrated a Chinese networking club that incorporates a 'Learning conversational Mandarin' course and have invited local Chinese business owners and CEO's to speak to the club. I've been invited to join a Chinese delagation later this summer to visit the Hunan Province and I couldn't be more excited.
My view on competing with the local firms paying staff half of what we do here in the states may be different in my case because I run a small firm (as compared to the RNL's of the world) however, I focus on those projects that the local architects and construction firms don't know too much about, for which they seek an education thereof. My last wood framed cabin project in Yizheng City was a testament to my methodology. It proved to be a win-win project. My experience has been that the developers are willing to pay for american architecture when they can learn something from it and when they can market it as an "american" designed project. Yes, I sold the design to them, but I knew that going in and I was paid for it. Next, I change up the design and teach them about detailing different sustainable connections and material interfacing. Brings them up to speed and ultimately keeps me sharp. My next project.........adjunct professor at the School of Architecture (possibly Nanjing University).
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David T. Wojcik, AIA LEED AP O+M
President
Wojcik + Associates Architects, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Sent: 01-14-2013 04:11
From: Patrick McKelvey
Subject: The new AIA International Region
No need to continue this line of discussion. I think we all know what he meant and we responded appropriately. Can we get on to more pressing issues, maybe like how as American architects do we remain competitive in this ever incresing GLOBAL economy? How do we compete with firms from countries whose average hourly rates are one third to one half of those in the USA? Or maybe a discussion on the role and responsibility of an architect in other countries, liability and standard of care. Or..... I think there are more important uses for this forum. Just my opinion.
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Patrick McKelvey AIA
Regional Director
RNL
Singapore
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-11-2013 17:17
From: Brian Johnson
Subject: The new AIA International Region
No name-calling here, Mr. Graham. I was just confused, as your short statement seems open to a variety of interpretations. None that I could see were good ones, however, so perhaps I misunderstood. If that's the case... again, my apologies.
Since this is a discussion forum, perhaps you'd like to explain what you meant.
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Brian Pelton Johnson AIA
Senior Architect
SNC Lavalin
Seattle WA
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Sent: 01-10-2013 19:56
From: Charles Graham
Subject: The new AIA International Region
Johnson, since your response is to resort to name calling, perhaps YOU should reconsider YOUR membership.
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Charles Graham AIA
Architect
O'Neal, Inc.
Greenville SC
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Sent: 01-09-2013 08:07
From: Walter Hosack
Subject: The new AIA International Region
Beautiful reply, Mr. Johnson. It proves that architectural creativity is not limited to buildings, but we have been conditioned by this narrow focus. Architecture deserves a city design goal and strategy equal to its talent and ability to achieve objectives. An adequate language capable of leading others is an essential pre-requisite for stepping beyond tasks and activities related to individual objectives. Building codes are limited to objectives and zoning codes simply don't get us there, in my opinion.
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Walter Hosack
Author
Walter M. Hosack
Dublin OH
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Sent: 01-08-2013 23:12
From: Brian Johnson
Subject: The new AIA International Region
Charles, I'm not sure what to make of your comment.
I've spent periods of my professional life living and practicing abroad; as well as having worked on projects all around the world. That's why I'm a member of the INTERNATIONAL Discussion Forum, and that's why I feel a need to point out the folly of your remark..
Is your statement -- "AIA means AMERICAN Institute of Architects" -- intended to be:
a) xenophobic?
b) racist?
c) simplistic?
d) ironic?
If it's xenophobic, you may want to reconsider your membership in the International Committee Discussion Forum. Just sayin'.
If it's racist, I'd suggest that it's inappropriate here, and, really, at any time.
If, by "AMERICAN", you mean that the new AIA International Region (or the AIA in general) should only be open to members who live in the Untited States, that kind of blows the idea of "International", doesn't it...? And as others have noted, it doesn't recognize the international nature of practice today.
(By the way, "American" technically refers to people from North and South America. I don't think you are saying the AIA should only be open to people from the Western Hemisphere... So maybe you are saying the name of the AIA should be changed to "US Institute of Architects". But that is a different discussion entirely.)
And finally, if your comment is meant to be ironic, please accept my apology. I'm afraid the humor doesn't come through, even if it is an absurd comment.
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Brian Pelton Johnson AIA
Senior Architect
SNC Lavalin
Seattle WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-07-2013 22:15
From: Charles Graham
Subject: The new AIA International Region
I guess everyone forgot that AIA means AMERICAN Institute of Architects.
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Charles Graham AIA
Architect
O'Neal, Inc.
Greenville SC
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-04-2013 08:18
From: Thomas Vonier
Subject: The new AIA International Region
This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: International Committee Advisory Group and International Committee .
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The AIA International Region, established last month, becomes the nineteenth region of the Institute.
In terms of membership, the new Region is roughly the same size as nine other AIA Regions, and larger than three of them. Its geographic territory encompasses all areas of the globe outside of the United States (except for Territories and Possessions).
Stateside, the average "penetration rate" for AIA membership -- that is, the proportion of licensed architects who belong to the Institute -- is 56 percent. Some Regions reach rates as high as 73 percent; others have rates as low as 39 percent.
Outside of the United States, AIA membership rates are probably higher; estimates for AIA Europe and AIA Middle East approach 95 percent.
The Region's ad interim Board of Directors (below) is shaping its bylaws and structure.
Appointees
Thomas Vonier FAIA (AIA Europe), President
James Wright AIA (AIA DC), Vice President
Christine Bruckner FAIA (AIA Hong Kong), Secretary
Etain Fitzpatrick AIA (AIA United Kingdom), Director
Stuart Howard AIA (Canada, at-large), Director
Thierry Paret AIA (AIA Middle East), Director
Richard Spencer, Intl. Assoc. AIA (Australia, at-large), Director
ex-officio
Richard DeYoung AIA (Institute Secretary)
George Kunihiro FAIA (International Director)
Steven Miller FAIA (Immediate Past Chair, International Advisory Group) Comments are welcome from AIA members everywhere about this new Region and its activities.
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Thomas Vonier FAIA
Paris, France
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