March 31, 2004

Design Detailings: Hacker recognized by AIA

The American Institute of Architects named Portland architect Thomas Hacker to the institute's college of fellows. Hacker, founding principal of Thomas Hacker Architects, was recognized for his efforts to promote the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession.

THA works on civic institutions including libraries, schools, museums and theaters.

Current and recent projects include the New Theatre for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Ore.; the U.S. Port of Entry at Blaine; the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, Mont.; and The High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore.

Suyama Space April exhibits

Contemporary gallery Suyama Space, located at 2324 Second Ave. in Seattle, presents an exhibition by Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo of Seattle's Lead Pencil Studio.

"Linear Plenum" emphasizes the gallery's space and light, along with negative spaces. It runs until April 30.

Funding was provided by SuyamaPetersonDeguchi Architects. It was organized by curator Beth Sellars for Suyama Space in partnership with Space.City. Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and admission is free.

Lead Pencil Studio is a two-person architecture firm based in Seattle.

Art Anderson updates Alaska plan

Art Anderson Associates is working on water transportation studies in Southeast Alaska, Vancouver, B.C., and Marina Del Ray, Calif., looking at ways to improve access and provide alternative modes.

In Juneau, Anderson is working with Walsh Planning and Development of Juneau to prepare the marine part of the updated Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan. Updates will be based on environmental impact studies, population and economic trends, changes in vessel technology and the state's transportation objectives.

For the Vancouver passenger ferry study, Anderson is working with Transportation Management & Design of San Diego to look at expanding ferry service to downtown Vancouver. The two firms also are working together on a water shuttle service for Marina Del Ray.

The firm's chief naval architect is Andrew K. Bennett. Art Anderson Associates has offices in Seattle and Bremerton.

GreenWorld forum at Seattle Center

Suzuki

Design industry experts, elected officials and environmental groups will gather in Seattle for the annual "GreenWorld - What Makes It Green?" forum on sustainable design at the Seattle Center on Thursday. A green project tour takes place Friday.

The event will focus on sustainability, regionalism and design. It is a collaboration between the International Interior Design Association Washington State chapter and the American Institute of Architects Seattle Committee on the Environment.

The forum will feature presentations by green industry experts and exhibits of products.

Keynote speaker Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. His CBC television series, "The Nature of Things with David Suzuki" is broadcast in more than 30 countries.

Suzuki will speak on "The Challenge of the Third Millennium: Setting the Real Bottom Line."

Denis Hayes, a coordinator of the International Earth Day Network, will speak on "Building in the Solar Envelope: How to Design Buildings and Combat Global Warming."

For an agenda and registration information, visit www.aiaseattle.org/gw-wmig2004/index.htm or call (206) 448-4938.