Newly Licensed Architects

Passing the Architectural Registration Examination and becoming a licensed architect is a significant achievement. It signifies that an architect is skilled in and committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and is a significant personal milestone for those that become licensed. 

Congratulations to the following Oregon architects newly licensed between April 6 and Jun 30, 2021. 

Michael Ferrari, AIA
A. Ioanide-Culi
Amy McCarthy-Smith
Richard Meakins
Michael Moran
Cherng-Wen Niou
Jenny Ordonez Nieto
Kian Teh
Christopher Walkup, AIA
Gregory Whitney
Robert Wilson, AIA
Emily Wu

We would love to do more to spotlight the newest Oregon licensees! Firms, if one or more of your staff has recently become licensed, we encourage you to share their story on social media and tag AIA Oregon, so we can spread the news! We are active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

OSBAE Law Review Summary of Proposed Modifications to ORS 671.010 to 671.220

The Oregon Board of Architect Examiners (the “Board”) proposes modifications to ORS 671.010 to 671.220, which govern the practice of architecture in Oregon. The Board intends to submit the proposed modifications to the Governor’s office for approval in January 2022. If the Governor approves, the proposed modifications shall be submitted to the Oregon legislature for adoption in the 2023 legislative session.

The Board welcomes comments from the Oregon architectural community before they are submitted to the Governor and to the legislature for action. Accordingly, the Board has made a draft of the proposed modifications available at the Board’s website here. Comments about the proposed changes may be submitted directly to the Board at the mailing or email address provided at the Board’s website. Furthermore, the Board may take public comment on the proposed changes to ORS 671.010 to 671.220 at its meetings scheduled for August 13, 2021, October 15, 2021 and December 10, 2021.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OTHERS IN THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMUNITY TO DISCUSS THE CHANGES TO ORS 671.010 to 671.220 PROPOSED BY THE BOARD.

Register for the 6/3 AIA Oregon Thursday Roundtable to join OSBAE Law Review Committee members Curt Wilson, Eric Sandoval, and Mark Jacobsen to review the recommended changes to current statutes and discuss their impacts on the practice of architecture.

Upcoming FEMA Seismic Mitigation Workshops

Below are some upcoming training workshops offered by FEMA’s National Earthquake Technical Assistance program (NETAP).

All of the trainings are PDH eligible (Note: In the case of multiple participants watching the training on the same device, a PDH certificate will only be issued to the individual who registered for the training.)

NETAP Web-Based Training: FEMA 395, Earthquake Safety and Mitigation for Schools
Tuesday, June 1 | 1pm-5pm (Pacific) / 12pm-4pm (Alaska)
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5849713435432705549

Instructor: Barry Welliver, Owner and Principal Engineer, BHW Engineers
Description: This free web-based training teaches participants how to: (1) assess and analyze seismic risks typical to school buildings; (2) develop actionable plans for reducing and managing these risks; (3) secure nonstructural components in school facilities; and (4) implement incremental seismic rehabilitation as an affordable approach for protecting existing school buildings and ensuring occupant safety.

Audience: School officials, school administrators, teachers, facility managers, engineers and other stakeholders interested in reducing earthquake risks in school facilities.

Document: Download for free using this link.

NETAP Web-Based Training: FEMA P-50 & P-50-1,Simplified Seismic Assessment and Retrofit Guidelines for Detached, Single-Family, Wood-Frame Dwellings
Wednesday, July 14 | 1pm-5pm (Pacific) / 12pm-4pm (Alaska)
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/553015180226509069

Instructor: Kelly Cobeen, Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc
Description: This course guides the participant through a simplified procedure for seismic assessment for detached single-family wood-frame dwellings and provides guidance on how to retrofit the most common seismic deficiencies.

Audience: Building owners, building officials, home inspectors, design professionals, home builders, emergency planners, insurers, and lenders.

Document: Download for free using this link.

NETAP Web-Based Training: FEMA E-74, Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage
Wednesday, June 16 | 9am-1pm (Pacific) / 8am-12pm (Alaska)
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3430155635139552525

Instructor: Keith Porter, Research Professor, University of Colorado Boulder, and Principal, SPA Risk LLC
Description: This free web-based training describes the sources and types of nonstructural earthquake damage and the effective methods and guidance that individuals and organizations can use to take action now before the next earthquake and minimize future injuries and property losses from nonstructural risks. Nonstructural components of buildings include all elements that are not part of the structural system; that is, the architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents.

Audience: Property owners, facility managers, local officials, engineers, architects, small businesses, and emergency managers.

Document: Download for free using this link.

NETAP Web-Based Training: FEMA P-767, Earthquake Mitigation for Hospitals
Wednesday, June 23 | 9am-1pm (Pacific) / 8am-12pm (Alaska)
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7739029554207681293

Instructor: Ed Huston, Owner and Principal, Huston Structural Engineering
Description: In this training, participants are introduced to earthquake hazards in health care settings and learn about methods that can be used to analyze and reduce risks of damage in hospitals and other medical buildings. Such facilities have unique nonstructural components, including equipment and infrastructure systems that can become sources of injury or damage even during smaller earthquakes. By implementing sound, cost-effective mitigation measures, health care facilities can reduce seismic risks and ensure that, in the event of an earthquake, they can remain in operation to serve their communities.

Audience: Hospital facilities managers, engineers, administrators, and other hospital personnel.

Document: Download for free using this link.

NETAP Web-Based Training: FEMA 232, Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction
Tuesday, July 20 | 1pm-5pm (Pacific) / 12pm-4pm (Alaska)
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2628335681072324877

Instructor: Morgan Griffith, Senior Managing Engineer, Exponent
Description: This free web-based training provides seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses in a manner that can be utilized by homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.

Audience: Building officials, engineers, architects, building owners, emergency managers, risk analysts, and other interested citizens and volunteers.

Document: Download for free using this link.