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November 16, 2011
BIM and the Changing Nature of Practice
The University of Washington has asked DKA to present to an audience of students and aspiring practitioners regarding the value-added proposition of Building Information Management (BIM) in a ever-changing workplace. Topics discussed will include:
-- The philosophical differences between BIM and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
-- Types of BIM programs
-- Advantages and challenges of working in a BIM environment
-- The growing trend of firms and companies making the transition to BIM
Join us on Wednesday, November 16 at UW Architecture Hall 147 for lecture & lively discussion starting at 6:00pm.
Related to the subject of the changing nature of practice, please check out the following two links:
-- AIA National just recently added Rico Quirindongo to a respected list of Citizen Architects on the Move. Others on the list include Janice Olshesky from Alexandria Virginia, Soren Simonsen, past chair of AIA Young Architects Forum, as well as Seattle's own Peter Steinbrueck, FAIA. Check out the podcast of AIA's interview of Rico for his perspective on civic engagement in architecture. Click here
-- The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) also recently provided recognition of DKA BIM leadership. To read more, Click here
September 16, 2011
Seattle Design Festival
“Beneath the Surface”
September 16-25, 2011
The Seattle Design Festival is the first-ever celebration in Seattle of the transformative power of design. The 10-day series of events will go beneath the surface of what we believe design to be and illustrate the ways design adds value to our lives, our city, and our region.
The Festival is a collaboration of 10 nonprofit groups offering more than 30 events, includings tours, films, speakers, workshops, and a "pop-up" design center.
DKA Architecture is proud to be an in-kind sponsor of the festival.
For more information, please visit the Seattle Design Festival website:
www.seattledesignfestival.orgJuly 15, 2011
Denny Terrace shows off its new look
Seattle Housing Authority’s Denny Terrace is a highly visible, high rise apartment building perched directly over Interstate 5 on the corner of Denny Way and Melrose Avenue East. With such a prominent position, great care was put into the façade design transformation as part of its modernization.
The modernization of Denny Terrace was made possible with an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant to reduce the energy and water consumption of the building. The DKA design team was successful in designing and implementing a plan that exceeded the 35% ARRA reduction goals with an overall savings of 37%.
The project’s modernization scope included maintenance upgrades, improving water conservation and energy saving improvements to the building’s exterior envelope and infrastructure with replacement of all windows and thermal insulation. Interior improvements included improving all common areas and 11 residential units for handicap accessibility.
April 26, 2011
BIM There, Done That
How will your firm transition to BIM?
Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 2:30 to 5:00PM (2 LUs)
The Miller Hull Partnership Offices
71 Columbia St., 6th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Whether you are an early adopter, or just joining the crowd, you will benefit by joining the AIA Seattle Practice and Ethics Committee for a panel presentation with industry professionals to discuss the steps to becoming a fully integrated BIM firm.
Round table discussion guest speakers will include:
Ron Rochon AIA, LEED AP partner at The Miller/Hill Partnership
Rico Quirindongo, AIA, partner at DKA Architecture
Geoff Anderson, AIA, LEED AP, principal at ORB architects
Learning objectives will include:
- Understanding the benefits of BIM
- Managing the unknowns of transition
- Breaking down the costs of BIM implementation
- Understanding the “four step” transition process
- Redefining team roles when using BIM
February 11, 2011
DKA Hosts AU Extension Events
Designed specifically for professionals who are unable to travel to Autodesk University 2010 in Las Vegas, AU Extension provides a convenient and affordable alternative.
Our professional training and networking event offers owners, principals, project managers, designers and technology managers a great opportunity to improve job skills, resolve questions, and connect in person with peers and our instructors.
Our event features a combination of expert-led classes and industry keynotes recorded at AU 2010, live presentations and Q&A by local experts, and face-to-face interaction with your colleagues. The program will help you sharpen your skills and make valuable business contacts.
Existing Buildings to BIM Buildings with Autodesk® ImageModeler™
Autodesk ImageModeler is a subscription-based application from Autodesk that allows you to create a 3D model from images of a building. In this class, we'll look at how images can be calibrated using points and measurements. Then we'll take the time to mass up a building from those points and import it into other applications for further use. If you do renovation work or need to model existing buildings for facilities management, this class is just what you're looking for.
Amy Fietkau, Autodesk
Register Here:
http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=extension_detail&auxreg_event_id=384
BIM in Your Organization
Companies often make the mistake of embracing BIM as yet another technology and tool. BIM is a complete process solution that integrates within an organization structure. BIM is a business decision that pushes companies in the AEC industry out of their comfort zone to explore new ways of writing proposals, budgeting, staffing, and billing jobs in a revamped approach. (All levels)
Joseph Joseph, SAIC / Benham
Register Here:
http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=extension_detail&auxreg_event_id=383
February 9, 2011
The Seattle AIA+2030 Challenge
DKA Participates in AIA Seattle's 2030 Challenge
The following are excerpts from the Daily Journal of Commerce article,
"AIA Seattle's 2030 Challenge gaining national attention"
by Katie Zemtseff
"Nine months ago, AIA Seattle hired Cassandra Delaune to help introduce its AIA+2030 Professional Series nationwide. The program, which is about to begin its third run in Seattle, is attracting interest from across the country.
The registration deadline is Feb. 15. The 10-part series gives people design strategies and technical ideas about how to meet the 2030 Challenge. The challenge was developed by Ed Mazria, and sets energy consumption targets, eventually leading to carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.
To meet today's target, participating buildings must be 60 percent more efficient than the regional average for that building type."
"Rico Quirindongo, principal with DKA Architecture, took the series in 2010. He said it allowed him to understand the 2030 Challenge, and gave him information to start talking about it with clients and others in his firm.
DKA, he said, already uses many strategies outlined in the program. The course will allow the firm to do what it already does better.
'We do a lot of what the challenge concerns itself with but people aren't acknowledging the fact that they're doing it,' he said."
AIA+2030 Professional Series
2030 Challenge
http://www.architecture2030.org/
Read the full story at theDaily Journal of Commerce
November 8, 2010
DKA celebrates our new ATC status!
DKA began offering certified classes earlier this year and has since trained more than 30 people through a new service division. The software allows contractors, architects, owners, subcontractors and others to build projects virtually in 3-D, saving money and time in the process. Building virtually is the future of development, and was first embraced by general contractors.
According to a recent Forbes article on virtual construction, industry use of BIM tools went from 28 percent of firms to 48 percent between 2007 and 2009. BIM is fueling growth in Autodesk's 3-D modeling business, which grew 10 percent last year, according to the article. Architects have been slow to adopt the evolving technology, but it's a collaborative concept that's gaining steam.
As practicing architects and professionals, we provide a solutions based training approach to practitioners. DKA's training takes clients beyond the "picks and clicks" of the software by providing a comprehensive curriculum. Our goal is to provide training and knowledge using Revit Architecture in a production environment.
Get the greatest return on your software investment by building your knowledge at our Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC). Many organizations provide training on Autodesk's software, but our recognition as an authorized training center assures you that we have met Autodesk's rigorous standards of excellence in education.
September 14, 2010
Navos Ground Breaking Celebration!
On Tuesday September 14, 2010 Navos celebrated the commencement of construction for their new three story / 45,000 sf mental health & wellness center in Burien, WA. The celebration included a beam signing to commemorate contributions made by private individuals and foundations, as well as government agencies that included officials from the City of Burien, King County, Washington and the Federal governments. Many of Navos’ board members were present for the celebration as well as the mayor of Burien (Joan McGilton) and representatives from the offices of Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Jim McDermott. Attendees for the event also included members of the design and construction teams, DKA Architecture and Abbott Construction.
David Johnson, the CEO for Navos, was the keynote speaker at the event. He highlighted not only the financial contributions made by the various individuals and agencies, but also contributions of time and talent. Johnson also noted the services provided by Navos to those with mental health needs in the community and the recognition and achievements that Navos has made.
Site construction for underground utilities was performed in 2009 to prepare for building shell construction commencement in June 2010. The building shell is currently topped out and will be enclosed with roofing, siding and windows by the end of November 2010. Interior improvements for the first floor and sitework will also begin in November with an anticipated completion of April 2011 so that Navos can begin a phased move from their existing campus into the new facility. Construction on the balance of the building will continue through 2011 with full occupancy anticipated by August 2012.
June 29, 2010
DKA Celebrates 25 Years!
WHAT WE DO
DKA Architecture transforms communities through responsive design to create greater social equity and sustainable environments.
WHO WE ARE
DKA Architecture has a culture of transformation from the inside out that is a microcosm of all we want to accomplish outside the walls of the office.
WHERE WE’RE HEADED
DKA Architecture’s roots and track record point to a leadership role in the future of transformative work in the West, while extending to new frontiers that need sustainable solutions.
DKA Architecture designs with intent to provide harmony between needs, desires and goals to transform communities and serve our clients. And it’s been that way for 25 years.
We will be celebrating our 25 years of service at a Hawaiian Buffet we are throwing at the Northwest African American Museum on July 22nd!
June 5, 2010
Seattle Green Festival 2010
Rico Quirindongo was part of a panel of activists, planners and politicians discussing opportunities on increasing Seattle's Green Open Space Saturday, June 5th at the Washington State Convention Center. Part of the Seattle Green Festival (www.greenfestivals.org/seattle/), Rico joined the following panelists who spoke to a range of local projects and green development strategies related to public parks and the public right-of-way:
1. David Mozer, Director of International Bicycle Fund introduced the panel and set the context for the discussion.
2. Richard Conlin, President of Seattle City Council spoke on vision, philosophy and city policy.
3. Rico spoke about the need for more green open space in the downtown core and why this is an important urban design and social sustainability issue.
4. Elizabeth Campbell, Sustainable Belltown, spoke on citizen activism and opportunities.
5. Barbara Gray, Manager of SDOT Transportation Systems Design & Planning Team spoke on opportunities and implementation that the city is enabling.
Projects and strategies discussed included the Seattle Commons, development at the Seattle Center, removing the Alaskan Way viaduct and water front redevelopment, skinny streets, traffic diverters, green drainage, green alleys, pollination pathways.
