2017 WMR CONFERENCE SCHEDULE PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP LEARNING MORE ABOUT RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

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1 Wednesday, October 11th PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP LEARNING MORE ABOUT RESIDENTIAL DESIGN 11:30AM 12:30PM 12:30-2:30PM Conference Room Registration and Lunch in the Gallery Space Sustainable Design in the Desert Presentations and panel discussion with Eric Strain, AIA, Daniel Chenin, AIA, and C. J. Hoogland, AIA (2 CE/HSW) 2:30 2:45PM 2:45-4:45PM Aging in Place Conference Room Presentations and panel discussion with Attila Lawrence and Alexia Chen, AIA and representatives from the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute. (2 CE/HSW) 5:00 7:00PM Opening Night Mixer Gold Spike Backyard 217 Las Vegas Blvd, Downtown

2 Thursday, October 12th 7:00 AM 8:00AM Registration and Continental fast Gallery Space 8:00 8:15AM Welcome and Opening of Conference Jon Sparer, AIA, President, AIA Las Vegas 8:15-8:30AM 8:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:45AM 9:45AM 10:45AM 10:45-11:00AM 11:00AM Noon Noon 1:00PM Conference Room Noon 1:00PM Courtyard Tania Salgado, AIA & Pat Panetta, AIA WMR Directors Update and Reports The Future Isn t What It Used To Be David Zach, Futurist - Keynote David Zach (rhymes with Bach) is one of the few professionaly trained futurists on the planet and will provide his insights into the funny, fascinating and thought-provoking strategic trends and traditions we will encounter in technology, economics, business, education, demo graphics and society. (1 CE/HSW) The Changing West Robert Lang Executive Director The Lincy Institute /Director Brookings Mountain West This presentation by Robert Lang, a nationally recognized authority on urban growth, economic development and popular dynamics, including the interplay between politics and growth in the American West, provides an understanding of the economic recovery in thewest and how to plan for the future. (1 CE/HSW) Burning Man A City in the Desert Katie Hazard, Co-Lead, Central Arts Team Burning Man This session provides an intriguing look into the Burning Man festival, the art and the anarchy of creating and destroying a city in the desert. (1 CE/HSW) WMR Business Meeting and Lunch Regional Members of the Council Learning More Lunch with Sponsors 1:00 2:00PM Regional Economies, Growth and Design John Restrepo, Principal, RCG Economics Frank Martin, Co-founder & Principal, Martin Harris Construction A discussion of the cultural, economic and historic factors that have impacted the Western United States and what can be expected in the future. (1 CE/HSW)

3 Thursday, October 12th 2:00-2:15PM 2:15-3:15PM 3:15-3:30PM 3:30-4:30PM 4:30-4:45PM 4:45-5:45PM Studio Space Conference Room Evening Still Learning From Las Vegas Alan Hess, Critic and Author A fascinating review of the lessons learned with the publication of Learning From Las Vegas in 1972, and the continuing educational experiences provided through the design, growth and development of the city. (1 CE/HSW) Re-thinking Restaurants for all Generations Tom Kaplan, Senior Managing Partner at Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. One of the world s most renowned and successful restaurant organizations will share their knowledge and expertise in designing and planning restaurant venues that capture all generations. (1 CE/HSW) NCARB and You Greg Erny, FAIA First Vice President/President-elect National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Dennis Panars, AIA, NCARB Architectural Registration Advisor Glenn Nowak, AIA, NCARB Education Advisor (1 CE) Demystifying Fellowship Ed Vance, FAIA and AIA Nevada Fellows Interested in Fellowship? Don t miss this chance to learn about the process, requirements and all you need to know about your submittal. (1 CE) EPYAF Levels of Leadership Travis Allen, Assoc. AIA, Nate Hudson, AIA, Dominic Armendariz, Assoc. AIA, Lance Kirk, AIA (1 CE) The EPYAF Group has arranged a Pub Crawl Through Downtown Las Vegas with guides Craig Sean Palacios, AIA & Tina Wichmann, AIA principals at BUNNYFiSH Studio (AIA Nevada Firm of the Year) featuring many of the properties that they designed, renvated and re-purposed. Join Jon Sparer, AIA and John Klai, FAIA for an informal get together with friends of the LGBTQ community. (Location to be announced)

4 Friday, October 13th 7:00 8:00AM Registration & Continental fast In the Gallery 8:00-8:15AM Good Morning Jon Sparer, AIA / Tania Salgado, AIA / Pat Panetta, AIA 8:15-9:00AM The State of the Profession & the AIA William Bates, FAIA First Vice President / 2019 President Newly elected President-elect, 2019 President of the Institute, William Bates, AIA will give us a comprehensive view of where the Institute stands today and what the future holds for a profession that is rapidly changing and integrating new technologies, and demands for expanding services. (1 CE) 9:00 9:15AM and load bus for High Roller Tour/Session. Bus leaves at 9:15am Sharp 9:15-12:00Noon The Linq Creating the High Roller and experience the ride! Jason Krolicki, Assoc. Principal/Structural Group Leader, ARUP The exciting story of the vision and the design of the High Roller and the amazing construction techniques used to create the largest observation wheel in the country, presented by Jason Krolicki, who designed and managed the project, and includes a ride on the finished product! (2 CE/HSW) (limited to first 45 registrants - $75 ea, $95 ea after 8/31/17) 9:15-10:15AM Public Art: In Transportation and Community Ed Fuentes / Tony Illia, DOT/ Susanna Newbury UNLV Panel discussion with three of Las Vegas most active and knowledgable supporters of art and their ideas of the importance of art and design in our community and the role it plays in establishing place. (1 CE/HSW) 10:15 10:30AM 10:30 11:30AM Designing Las Vegas Roger Thomas Designer The foremost designer of elegant entertainment spaces and venues in America shares the exciting details of his vision, planning and design for the most exciting spaces in the world. (1 CE/HSW) 11:30AM-1:00PM Gallery/Courtyard 1:00PM 2:15PM Learning More Lunch with Sponsors The Strip: Las Vegas & the Architecture of the American Dream Stefan Al, PhD, Associate Professor of Urban Design The University of Pennsylvania An examination of the many transformations of the Las Vegas strip, and how they mirror transformations in America itself, a representative of architectural trends and a record of social, cultural and economic change. (1 CE/HSW)

5 Friday, October 13th 2:15PM 2:30PM 2:30PM 3:45PM 3:45PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:45PM 5:00-8:00PM Courtyard Redefining Las Vegas Aaron Betsky, Dean, Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture Observations on the design, growth and development of Las Vegas since the publication of the original Learning From Las Vegas and how it impacts other cities throughout the Region and the West. (1 CE/HSW) Thank you and Closing Remarks Jon Sparer, AIA Tania Salgado, AIA / Pat Panetta, AIA Friday the 13th Host Chapter Party ($50 if not registered for Conference, $80 after 8/31/17) Music, entertainment, surprises, great food and drink and a great way to celebrate Friday the 13th!!

6 Saturday, October 14th 8:00AM 3:00PM WMR Golf Tournament - $200 ea, $225 ea after 8/31/17 Arroyo Golf Club - 9:00AM Tee Time Bus leaves Historic Fifth Street School 8:00AM Sharp Returns 3:00PM Ed Vance, FAIA WMR Golf Master 9:00AM 2:00PM Ascaya Inspiration Residential Tour $50 ea (includes lunch), $70 after 8/31/17 A luxury housing development, Ascaya is a breathtaking enclave of homesites, designed by some of the most inspiring architects in the country. (3 CE) Eric Strain, AIA, Daniel Chenin, AIA Bus leaves Historic Fifth Street School at 9:00AM Sharp 9:00AM 3:00PM Art/Transportation/Renewables Tour $50 ea (includes lunch), $70 after 8/31/17 7 Magic Mountains, Ivanpah Solar, RTC Mobility C.J. Hoogland, AIA, Esther Garcia, AIA (4 CE/HSW) Bus Leaves Historic Fifth Street School at 9:00AM Sharp 12:30PM 2:30PM 12:30PM - 3:00PM Freemong Street & The Architecture of Performance $35 ea, $55 after 8/31/17 Walking Tour of Downtown Las Vegas (2 CE/HSW) Group Leaves Historic Fifth Street School at 12:30pm Sharp Neon Boneyard Sketching Tour $75 ea (includes sketch book, $95 after 8/31/17 Led by Eric Roberts, AIA, (2.5 CE) Group Leaves Historic Fifth Street School at 12:30pm Sharp *Please note: this tour involves walking just over a mile down Las Vegas Blvd. Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen and something to sit on. 5:30PM 7:00PM Bus leaves from Golden Nugget to World Market Center for Gala 6:00PM 10:00PM WMR Design & Honor Awards Gala Worldview on Sixteen $130 ea, $150 ea after 8/31/17 World Market Center An elegant evening atop the World Market Center with a breathtaking view of the Las Vegas valley. Cocktails and Dinner prior to the Awards program announcing the recipients for the WMR Design and Honor Awards. 9:30PM 10:30PM Bus leaves from World Market Center to Golden Nugget

7 2017 WMR CONFERENCE PRICING PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Learning More About Residential Design Registration includes admittance to programs and events on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 Two Sessions providing 4 AIA HSW/CE Credits, lunch, and opening night mixer on Wednesday evening. AIA Architect / Associate & Allied Member $ Non AIA Architect / Associate and Allied Members $ Regional CACE Executives and Staff $ AIAS Students $ CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Registration includes admittance to speakers, programs and events on Thursday and Friday, October 12 and 13 - and 12 sessions providing 12 HSW/CE Credits, continental breakfast and lunch both days, and Host Chapter Party on Friday evening. Early Bird Registration ends at end of day, August 31st. Regular Early Bird AIA Architect / Associate & Allied Member $ $ Non- AIA Architect / Associate & Allied Members $ $ Regional CACE Executives and $ $ AIAS Students $ $ Carbon Offset Donation $ 5.00 $ 5.00 If you d like to help keep the conference sustainable Friday the 13th Host Chapter Party (Guests, spouses, etc if not registered for conference) $ $ Creating the High Roller Tour and Ride $ $ (Limited to first 45 people who sign up for this session) 2017 WMR Design & Honor Awards Gala $ $ *You and Significant Other $ $ WMR Golf Tournament $ $ Ascaya Inspiration Residential Tour $ $ Includes Lunch Art/Transportation/Renewables Tour $ $ Includes Lunch Freemont Street & The Architecture of Performance Walking Tour of Downtown Las Vegas $ $ Neon Museum Sketching Tour Downtown Las Vegas $ $ 75.00