Announcements

Members in the News

AEI members are continually making their  

mark in the architectural engineering

industry.From building design and security to

AE educational issues our members

continue  to set new standards throughout

the field. One prime model of our exemplary  members is President-Elect Mohammed

Ettouney, Ph.D., P.E., a principal at Weidlinger Associates, a leading New York-based structural engineering design firm.

Ettouney was quoted several times in an article that appeared in the June 22, 2005 edition of the New York Times. . .

Report on Multi-Family Housing Access Forum

Ernest W. Parti, Ph.D., P.E.

Representatives of AEI were invited to attend a special forum on multi-family housing access, sponsored by the U.S Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division, that was held at the Westfields Marriott Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia on May 15, 2005.  Representing AEI at the forum were AEI’s new Director, Amar Chaker and Ernie Parti, the Chair of AEI’s Task Committee on Facilities for the Aging (TCFA).  The forum covered several important topics relevant to the accessibility for disabled people of residential housing whatever their disabling cause, be it from an accident, illness or aging. . .

2006 Architectural Engineering Conference: Building Integration Solutions

Plans continue to move forward for the 2006 Architectural Engineering Conference: Building Integration Solutions, which will be held March 30-April 2, 2006 in Omaha, Nebraska.  The submission of abstracts has closed, and each abstract is now undergoing a careful review by the 2006 AEI Conference Technical Review Committee.

-Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. Photo courtsey of the Greater Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau	-Downtown Skyline.  Photo courtesy of the Greater Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau

There were a total of 142 abstracts submitted on a variety of topics including: Building Systems Analysis, Design, Integration; Development Processes and Functions Affecting Development Processes.  Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified in early August.

The Omaha conference will offer a variety of interesting and educational sessions and workshops along with field trips to locations throughout the greater Omaha region.  Possible field trip locations include the Holland Performaing Arts Center.  The new 2,000-seat symphony hall.  Visit

http://www.omahaperformingarts.org/opac_photos.asp for more information.

Please visit the AEI website at www.asce.org/conferences/aei06 for additional information and updates on the 2006 conference.  For additional information on the conference site, Omaha, Nebraska please visit the Greater Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.visitomaha.com.

Building Security Symposium

By: Mohammed Ettouney, Ph.D., P.E.

The Architectural Engineering Institute's Committee on Mitigation of Effects of Terrorism and the Continuing Education Committee organized a two-day symposium on March 10-11, 2005, in New York City on the subject of Building Security. The symposium addressed important aspects of building security from Architectural and Engineering viewpoints. Among the subjects that were presented are blast, progressive collapse, building envelope, Architectural considerations, Mechanical/Electrical redundancy issues as well as site planning of the whole building site. The Symposium stressed on basic principles as well as the state of the art of different mitigation needs and techniques. In addition, the Symposium highlighted the needs for multidisciplinary approach to building security (see below figure). It was argued by the presenters that multidisciplinary approach to building security has the potential of reducing costs, while maintaining or increasing safety levels. The presenters included experts in the different fields of building security. The Event was co-sponsored by The Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) of ASCE and the Ornamental Metal Institute of New York.

                     Multidisciplinary  Aspects of Building                               

Don't Forget to Vote!

  The ASCE elections are well underway, 

   since June eligible voters have been

   casting their ballots for president-elect,

   vice president and district directors.  For

   the first time ever eligible voters have

   the opportunity to vote online (visit  

https://www.directvote.net/ASCE2005/ for online voting).

Last summer, ASCE members voted to bring about broad changes to the ASCE governance.  These changes represent the first significant restructuring at ASCE  in more than 30 years.  The restructuring streamlines representation on the ASCE Board of Direction, adds Institute Technical Directors (from the Institutes) and At-Large Directors to the board; and creates a new regional structure. 

W.F. Marcuson III, P.E., Hon. M. ASCE is the official nominee for President-Elect.  AEI/ASCE members, along with members from all of the ASCE Institutes, will also vote for one of two candidates for Technical Regional Director on the ASCE Board of Direction.  The official Board of Direction nominees for the Technical Regional Director are Jeffrey B. Bradley, Ph.D., P.E., D. AAWRE, F.ASCE and Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., F.ASCE, F.AEI. 

The Architectural Engineering Institute Board of Governors nominated Mr. Caldwell last October and proudly endorses his candidacy. See the AEI President's endorsement here.

AEI News

Two New Members to Take Office in '06

AEI is pleased to officially announce two new members will join the Board of Governors, G. Edward Gibson, Ph.D., P.E. and Paul Rielly, P.E.The nominations from the Nominations and Elections Committee were acknowledged and accepted by the AEI Board of Governors.  Since the elections were uncontested the Board declared the two nominees elected, naming Gibson as the new President-Elect and Rielly as the incoming board member. . .

President Appoints Meyer to Replace Rowe

Joseph Paoluccio, AIA, P.E., President of AEI has appointed Charles Meyer, P.E., F.ACEC to the AEI Board of Directors.  Meyer will replace Richard Rowe S.E., P.E., AIA, who stepped down earlier this year for health reasons.  Meyer will serve for the remainder of Rowe's term (through 2007).  Meyer, President and Chairman of the Board for Henry Adams, LLC in Baltimore, Md., has an extensive history of designing mechanical and electrical systems for large commercial, governmental and institutional facilities, including: the Baltimore Convention Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington Convention Center and the Hippodrome Performing Arts Center.  Meyer is a member of the ASCE/AEI Building Security Council Task Committee, as well as the chair of the Building Security Council Technical Affairs Committee.

What Would You Like To See in The Team?

Members are invited to submit articles, book reviews, events and photos for use in upcoming issues of The Team.  Please contact the AEI staff at aei@asce.org with your ideas and submissions.

Post an Internship on the AEI Website!

Does your company have an internship position you are looking to fill with a qualified architectural engineering candidate? We will post your internship opportunities on the AEI website and in upcoming issues of The Team.  Information regarding internship opportunities can be sent to aei@asce.org. Please include company name, time frame, and a brief job description.  Note all full-time job opportunities should continue to go through ASCE's Career Connections Website at www.asce.org/careers/ .

Upcoming Events

The International Code Council Annual Conference

September 25 - October 2, 2005

Detroit, Michigan

This conference is the largest gathering of building safety and fire prevention professionals in the United States.  It will showcase Final Action Hearings, the Education Program, the Annual Business Meeting and the International Code Council Expo.

2005 Solar Decathalon

October 7-16, 2005

Washington, D.C.

The Solar Decathalon brings 18 college and university teams from around the world to compete.  The teams will design and build houses that demonstrate the advantages of the solar lifestyle. This year the National Mall in Washington D.C. will be turned into a "Solar Village" as teams compete in 10 contests that range from architecture, livibility and comfort to how well the solar homes perform in providing energy for space heating and cooling, hot water, lights and appliances. 

Security for the Built Environment Congress (ISBE 2005)

October 18 - 20, 2005

Jacksonville, Florida

SAME/TISP 2005 Joint South Central/South Atlantic Region Combined Conference and Congress. The event will focus on the security of critical, physical infrastructure and will involve high-level military and civilian government officials as well as representatives from prominent private sector organizations.

The 2006 Architectural Engineering Institute National Conference

March 30-April 2, 2006

Omaha, Nebraska

The 2006 Architectural Engineering Institute National Conference: Building Integration Solutions is the preeminent building event of 2006. Topics to be addressed include development processes, functions affecting development processes and building systems analysis, design, and integration. All building professionals including architects, engineers, builders, developers, owners, and government officials should plan to attend.

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New Staff at AEI

AEI would like to welcome out two new staff members.  Amar Chaker, Ph.D. is the new director of the Institute.  Lesa Rair is the new coordinator.  Both are excited to be working with the Institute.  Please feel free to contact Amar at 703-295-6393 or by emailing achaker@asce.org; or Lesa at 703-295-6370 or by emailing lrair@asce.org.