The Tuesday e - Bulletin (Issue No. 5) Dear Practice Member, Welcome to Issue No. 5 of the Tuesday e - bulletin. The bulletin contains a summary of the latest regulatory developments, exhibitions, seminars and general Institute news. Further information on each item will be available via the link to the RIAI website. Practices who wish to contribute to the bulletin should send their news to jmiller@riai.ie Roches Stores, Henry Street, one of seven special award winners at Irish Architectural Awards On Monday 24th May the RIAI announced the winners of the 2004 Irish Architecture Awards at a reception in the Atrium, of the OPW Building, in Dublin's St Stephen's Green. Martin Cullen, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, attended and presented the six special category awards and Tom Parlon, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Finance, presented the OPW sponsored Best Accessible Project Award. A total of 16 general awards were presented by Anthony Reddy, President of the RIAI and Frank Ryan, Managing Director of Roadstone, who are the awards sponsors. To view the 2004 Irish Architecture Awards please visit: http://www.riai.ie/gallery.html?type=regional To view the Press Release for the 2004 Irish Architecture Awards please click: http://www.riai.ie/member.html?id=6400 Independent Fee Survey of Architect's Fees and Charges about to commence The RIAI has commissioned an independent fee survey to be carried out on their behalf by Millward Brown IMS, a specialist marketing survey company. The purpose of the survey is to establish the level of fees for a full architectural service being charged by Practices for a large range of building types. The survey will be a postal survey with a questionnaire to be completed and returned by the Practice to Millward Brown IMS. It is vitally important that Practices participate fully in the survey and that the information returned is correct.
The results of the survey will then be an historic record of Architect's fees and charges to be used as a reference by Members in negotiations with clients and also as consumer information. As the Competition Authority has stated its policy of the RIAI being prevented from publishing fee information, this will be the only information source available. The President will very shortly write to all RIAI Practices on this matter urging their cooperation. Recruitment Agency using RIAI Logo We have been advised that a Recruitment Agency is using the RIAI name and logo to contact RIAI members. It should be noted that the RIAI has no involvement whatsoever with any recruitment agencies. If you are contacted, please let us know. LUAS - Obtaining Authorisation to work on or near Tramway The Railway Procurement Agency and Connex have produced a Safety Notice entitled: "Legal Obligation to Obtain Prior Authorisation For Work On or Close to Tramway" Those intending to carry out work (maintenance or construction) on or near tramways should click here for details: http://www.riai.ie/member.html?id=6401 Irish Council for Social Housing News - May Bulletin The ICSH provides a free email service providing up to date information on news and events in the voluntary housing movement. If you wish to have this email sent to you please forward your details to Karen Murphy Head of Services, Irish Council for Social Housing, 50 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2.
or email karen@icsh.ie Bench Marking for Architects in Ireland 2004 Free Seminar: Wednesday 9th June Have you ever wondered how your practice compares? How profitable are you when compared to others? The Colander Benchmarking process will answer these questions and a range of business related bench marks for architectural practice. Find out more about Colander Benchmarking 2004 at a free seminar, at the RIAI, on Wednesday 09 June at 3.00pm and learn how practices have already gained from this process. 3.00 Introduction Joe Miller, Practice Director, RIAI 3.10 Colander Bench Marking for Architects in Ireland Caroline Cole and Chris Andrews What it's about? How it's different to other surveys? What gets measured? Examples of results from previous surveys. What "bench marking" means? How to take part? How the data is handled and the reports produced? The Bench Mark Report and the Inter Firm Comparison Report; costs and dates to sign up; complete questionnaire; receive reports. 4.00 Why practices should take part Tony Reddy, President of the RIAI Why my practice has taken part? What we get out of it? Why I think other practices should participate? Ailbhe Gerard, Practice Manager of Mitchell and Associates Why we take part? What we have done as a result? Value for money. 5.00 Question and answer session Including a panel of previous participants to answer questions from the audience. 5.30 Finish If you would like to attend please RSVP to cfinglas@riai.ie with your name and practice name.
For more information on what Benchmarking will tell you please click here: http://www.riai.ie/member.html?id=6396 EACC / ARSC Conference: 'Between Research and Practice' June 2, 3, 4 Dublin School of Architecture, D.I.T, Bolton St, Dublin 2 The European Association for Architectural Education (EACC) and the Architectural Research Centers Consortium Conference (ARSC) will hold their conference in Dublin in early June. The theme of the conference will be 'Between Research and Practice' and keynote speakers include engineer and architect, Professor Chris Luebkeman, currently a Director of Research and Development with Arup; Professor Brian Norton, President of DIT; and Ciaran O'Connor, Assistant Principal Architect, Office of Public Works. Jim Horan, Head of the Dublin School of Architecture, is currently President of the EAAE. Announcing the programme for the conference, Mr. Horan said he was particularly proud that the School would be hosting the conference in DIT Bolton Street, and he looked forward to interaction between students and staff of the School and the international delegates. "We are also very proud that the official opening of our students' end of year exhibition will form part of the programme of the conference, and we will be able to showcase the quality of the students' work to an international audience as well as hoping that the Irish public will come to Bolton Street to view it." Registration date for conference for RIAI members is Friday 28th May 12noon. For details on the conference programme and how to register, please click on: www.dit.ie/dit/news/events/conferences/eaae-arcc/ RIAI CPD Design and Deliver Sustainable Architecture: Preparing to Meet the New Standards School of Architecture UCD, Friday and Saturday, 18-19 June 2004 The importance of a building's sustainability credentials are set to increase as developers and purchasers look to new EU standards. Carbon taxes are to be introduced by the DoEHLG by the end of 2004 and the EU Energy Performance Directive must be transposed into Irish law by 4 January 2006. The Directive will require all buildings for sale or rent to have an 'Energy Performance Certificate' and the saleability of a building will be affected by its energy rating.
New-Build and Refurbishment projects now on the drawing board should be aiming to achieve the best possible performance ratings. How is the architect to respond to this, and to increasing public and political awareness of other aspects of sustainability that affect people's lives? The RIAI and the Energy Research Group UCD have developed this two-day Seminar to provide effective and realistic strategies that can be integrated into architectural design and practice procedures and deliver genuinely sustainable buildings. Setting Performance Goals for your building: 'whole system' design; integration of strategies into design and construction process; roles and risks; manipulating budgets; design, execution and hand-over. Threats to Human Comfort: health consequences - Sick Building Syndrome SBS, Allergies, Legionnaires Disease. Materials: performance; selection; embodied energy; life cycle costing Building Envelope and Part L: compliance with Energy Performance Directive Ventilation and Cooling: compliance with Part F Sustainable Energy Technologies; active and passive solar, wind, pv, combined heat and power; grid connections; metering; payback. Waste: demolition: site decontamination; construction; control and nuisance; health and safety; maintenance; disassembly, recycling and reuse. Water: water stress; consumption; conservation; management; water as energy; architectural opportunities Developing a Strong Brand Identity for your buildings, focusing on sustainability. Speakers: Adrian Joyce MRIAI, Senior Adviser, Architects Council of Europe Vivienne Brophy MRIAI, Assistant Director ERGUCD Brien O'Brien M Arch, Partner Solearth Architecture Mike Haslam Barch, Partner Solearth Architecture Jay Stuart, RIBA, ERGUCD Paul Kenny, MSc, Lecturer School of Architecture and Research Director ERGUCD Memorial Hall, School of Architecture, Richview, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14. 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Snack lunch (Soup & Sandwiches) included. To download BOOKING FORM please click: http://www.riai.ie/public/downloads/sustainability_june2004.pdf
'Architect in Residence' for Galway Schools Galway City Council and Galway County Council in association with the Arts Council, are looking for an Architect for the post of Architect in Residence for secondary schools in Galway City and County. The purpose of the residency is to explore the artform of Architecture with an emphasis on awareness and perception of the built environment. The project aims to develop knowledge, appreciation and awareness of architecture as an artform among secondary schoolchildren in the City and County, while engaging creatively in the process and drawing on the architectural heritage of Galway City and County. The precise scope of the work of the Resident will be determined by the Resident's specific interests and expertise. Galway City Council and Galway County Council are committed to supporting the Architect in Residence in creating their own work and are keen to support new ways or ideas a Resident might have in developing an interest in their chosen field within the wider community as part of their residency. The duration of the residency will be one year from September 2004. The Resident is expected to provide no more than 20 hours per week to the scheme (including travelling time within the City and County). It may involve evening and weekend work in consultation with Galway City Council and Galway County Council. The closing date for applications is Friday 18th June 2004.Further details can be obtained from the Arts Officer, Galway County Council, Aras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway. Tel: 091 746875. E-mail: artsoffice@galwaycoco.ie The RTPI, RIAI and Dublin Docklands Development Authority present: A Lecture by Léon Krier on Urbanism Friday June 4th, 2004 2-4.30pm, Main Lecture Hall, National College of Ireland, IFSC, Docklands Drinks Reception to Follow Léon Krier is universally acknowledged as an architectural visionary and one of the most esteemed and outspoken architect/planners on both sides of the Atlantic. His honours include the Jefferson Memorial Gold Medal; The Berlin Prize for Architecture; The Chicago American Institute of Architects Award; The European Culture Prize and the Inaugural Richard H. Driehaus Prize for Classical Architecture in association with Notre Dame's School of Architecture.
Widely acknowledged as the intellectual godfather of the new urbanist movement in America, he has spent a lifetime writing, drawing, lecturing and teaching on the subject. The author of several books, Krier's "Architecture: Choice or Fate" was awarded the silver medal of the Académie Française. Fee: RTPI and RIAI members: complementary / non-members: 10 euro payable at the door Limited Seating - First Come First Served CONTACT: Elizabeth Taylor Dublin Docklands Development Authority Tel: 01 818 3300 email: etaylor@dublindocklands.ie National Sculpture Factory: July Lecture 'Elia Zenghelis' National Sculpture Factory presents a lecture by architect, teacher and co-founder of OMA (with Rem Koolhaas), Elia Zenghelis. Zenghelis' talk is entitled 'Architecture and Territory', and will take place at the Granary Theatre, Cork, 6.30 pm, July 14. The lecture will be preceded by a discussion and reception at 6.00 pm. All Lectures and Events are Free and Open to the Public Information: National Sculpture Factory: 021 431 4353 Email: info@nationalsculpturefactory.com Invitation to Exhibition Opening at the RIAI The Ambassador of Slovenia & The Art Projects Network invite you to the opening of: Oci* an exhibition of new works by Fiona Mulholland and The Metropolitan Complex. Oci, the Slovenian word for Eyes, is an exhibition by two contemporary artists living in Dublin. The exhibition continues a theme of exploring how people perceive and respond to their environment. In March 2004 a group of artists travelled to Slovenia for an
exhibition curated by The Art Projects Network. Two of the artists who travelled with the exhibition were Fiona Mulholland and Sarah Pierce of The Metropolitan Complex. During their visit these two artists had individual responses to their first journey to Slovenia. Oci explores these experiences and documents their visual and human experience. The opening takes place on Wednesday 2 June 2004 @ 6pm at The Architecture Centre, RIAI, 8 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE OFFICIAL OPENING. Please RSVP to: Jill Jacob Events Officer RIAI tel: 01 6691463 or e-mail: jjacob@riai.ie The exhibition will run until 30 June 2004 Opening Hours @ the RIAI: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Admission is Free For further info click: http://www.riai.ie/member.html?id=6397 An Exhibition of 6 Young Slovene Architectural Practices: 6ix Pack The RIAI and the Embassy of Slovenia in Ireland exhibit "An Exhibition of 6 Young Slovene Architectural Practices: 6ix Pack" a travelling exhibition, part of the Slovenian Embassy Cultural Programme Dublin 2004 produced by the Art Projects Network. The exhibition continues until Friday 28 May 2004. Opening Hours @ the RIAI: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Admission is Free For further info click: http://www.riai.ie/member.html?id=6386 Super E Canadian Housing Arrives in Ireland The RIAI has received the following information, which may be of interest to some members:
"The first Super E homes were opened in Sandymount, Dublin 4 recently by builders Atlantic Canada Home Ireland. The Super E house program, a Government of Canada initiative, provides Irish home builders with the tools they need to sell timber-frame housing that is energy efficient, environmentally responsible, economical and that enhances the homeowner's quality of life. Recent changes to Irish building regulations have led to stringent energy efficient standards which are becoming more difficult to meet with traditional brick construction. These changes have increased the need for quality timber and energy efficient product and building systems. Super E timber frame homes all meet or exceed the new building regulations. For more information about Atlantic Canada Home Ireland contact Peter Brown on (01) 2390761 alternatively, Rob Oakie, Atlantic Canada Home on 00-1-902-368-8461 or visit www.atlanticcanadahome.com To find out more information about the Super E program call 00-800-3999-9969 (toll free) or email super-e@super-e.com. Alternatively visit the website at www.super-e.com" Architects required by The Travel Channel We have been contacted by a producer on the Travel Channel's "Amazing Vacation Homes," who is searching for vacation home projects and designs that stand out as unique, creative or architecturally innovative to feature on the show. The producer hopes to profile homes that are built on dreams, passion and a labour of love rather than money. If you have any suggestions please contact Stewart Shields either by email or telephone: stewart@mikemathisprods.com Tel: + 1 626 535 0868 ext 236 RIAI Books of Certificates. The RIAI issues books of certificates to assist in administering the building contract. One of the Certificates, the Certificate for Payment, is also available 'on line' as a single or multiple document. Standard Form of Architect's Instructions (100 Certificates in book form). 2001 revision. Price: 48.40
Standard Form of Certificate of Payment (100 Certificates in book form). 2001 revision. Designed for use with the RIAI and GDLA Forms of Contract, with all the necessary information to effect payment of the Contractor. Price: 48.40 Standard Form of Certificate for Practical Completion (100 Certificates in book form). 1988 edition. Price: 48.40 Standard Form of Direction, Statement of Retention and VAT (100 Certificates in book form). 2002 revision. Intended for use in conjunction with Certificate of Payment. Deals with amounts certified to nominated subcontractors, how VAT in the Certificate for Payment is calculated and how retention is built up. Price: 48.40 Standard Form of Notification to Nominated Sub-Contractor (100 Certificates in book form). 2002 revision. Standard form for showing amounts due to nominated subcontractors. Price: 48.40 What's new at the Bookshop!!! At last, the arrival of the long awaited atlas: THE PHAIDON ATLAS OF CONTEMPORARY WORLD ARCHITECTURE Publisher: Phaidon Price: 150.00 Also: AAI AWARDS (19) 2004 Author: AAI Publisher: Gandon Editions Price: 20.00 And for sunny days ahead : A GARDEN AND THREE HOUSES Author: PETER ALDINGTON Publisher: Argosy Price: 29.80 GARDEN DESIGN Publisher: Te Neues Price: 18.95
FOLLIES & GARDEN BUILDINGS OF IRELAND Author: HOWLEY Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Lt Price: 66.03 HOUSES AND GARDENS BY E.L LUTYENS Author: LAWRENCE WEAVER Publisher: Antique Collectors Price: 53.03 Studio to Let, Dublin 1 A purpose designed studio located in a renovated Georgian building on Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1. Will especially suit Architects, Engineers or other design related professions. Total Area 98.55 m2. The Studio comprises the entire basement of the building, and includes 2 secure off street parking spaces, subject to negotiation. The Studio is newly decorated and ready for immediate occupation. The premises is being let as serviced accommodation with all costs being shared by the building occupants. Rent is negotiable. For details and to view contact Paul or Tom at 01 8772200 or email paul.kelly@gardinerarchitects.com or tom.breen@gardinerarchitects.com RIAI 25 May 2004 ENDS