Chapter Committees
AIA Philadelphia encourages members to become active in one or more of its committees. The Events page on this site contains information about committee programs and activities. For more specific questions, call the committee chairs directly.
AIA/City L&I Committee
The AIA and the City of Philadelphia’s Department of L&I work together to improve the process and submissions for building permit approval in the construction division. Activities include continuing education on the City of Philadelphia’s processes, the changes in the building codes and their application and in the process and procedures of the department.
Contact: Kit Bryant, AIA
484-690-1118, cbryant@jagroup.com
Albert Comly, AIA
215-218-4747, comly@vitetta.com
AIA/GBCA Joint Committee
The AIA/GBCA Joint Committee was founded in 1947 and is a unique collaboration
among architects, contractors and subcontractors. It is supported by AIA Philadelphia and
the General Building Contractors Association. The committee improves the
understanding of how to plan and build by improving the relationships-both formal and
informal-among designers, contractors and owners.
Contact: Keith Mock, AIA
215-446-0900, kmock@ballinger-ae.com
William J. Cobb, Jr.
610-825-9300, bill@haverstick.com
Associate Committee
The Associate Committee assists in the training of young architects and strengthens the
link between architectural education and practice. In particular the committee assists
those individuals in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and supports an exam
preparation refresher course for those preparing to take the Registration Exam.
Contact: Sheena Toomey, Assoc. AIA
215-925-6565,
st@matsinger.com
Spooktacular Contacts:
Lynn Pryzwara, Assoc. AIA
215-564-1007,
lprzywara@sgra.com
Canstruction Contact:
Angel Davis, Assoc. AIA
215-665-7152, davis@granaryassoc.com
Adam LeGrand, Assoc. AIA
215-446-0900, alegrand@ballinger-ae.com
Architecture for Education Committee
The mission of the CAE is: 1) To provide continuing education programs dealing with
educational facilities issues to the architectural community; 2) To foster communication
with the greater community about design issues for educational facilities; and 3) To
provide a forum for discussion of professional practice issues related to educational
facilities.
Contact: Mary Holland, AIA
215-848-7810, mholland@cicadaarchitecture.com
Building Enclosure Council of Philadelphia
The committee serves as a forum for the exchange of information regarding excellence in
building enclosure design and technology.
Contact: Mark A. Magrino, AIA
215-887-0556, mmagrino@tbsservices.com
Communications Committee
The committee seeks to enhance the public awareness of architects in the Philadelphia
area through the media and special projects. It serves as a network for architects and
marketing/communications professionals interested in public relations.
Contact: Amanda Weko
856-607-9657, amanda.weko@verizon.net
Hollie Havens
holliehavens@hotmail.com
Continuing Education Committee
The committee assists the Chapter and its members in developing and meeting the CES
requirements for maintaining membership in the AIA. It is responsible for program
oversight for professional conferences, including Design on the Delaware.
Contact: Brett Webber, AIA, LEED AP
215-568-9751, bw@bwadesign.com
Frank Russo, AIA
215-735-1524,
russo@spg3.com
Design Committee
The committee plans and implements the annual Design Awards program, exhibit and
celebration. Through its other efforts, the committee seeks to profile high quality design
in our communities and the media.
Contact: Lonny Rossman, AIA
610-660-6128, lr@archijobs.com
Ed Barnhart, AIA
215-627-6250, eabarnhart@a-x-d.com
Design on the Delaware Committee
The Design on the Delaware Committee plans the annual collaborative conference held in Philadelphia during the fall of each year. The three-day conference and trade show brings together design and building professionals, business and public leaders, and product and service providers.
Contact: Brett Webber, AIA, LEED AP
215-568-9751, bw@bwadesign.com
Frank Russo, AIA
215-735-1524,
russo@spg3.com
Editorial Committee
The committee sets editorial direction and policy for Context: The Journal of AIA Philadelphia. The committee works
with the editor to plan each issue and selects design projects provide quality content from members and external contributors.
Contact: Harris Steinberg, FAIA
215-573-8719, harrisst@pobox.upenn.edu
Committee on the Environment
The committee's mission is to educate architects, designers and the public about
environmental and energy issues related to the design, construction, operation and
recycling of the built environment. The committee's activities include an annual series of
lunch seminars, tours and workshops on environmental topics.
Contact: Brian Smiley, AIA
215-446-0900, bsmiley@ballinger-ae.com
Golf Outing Committee
The Golf Outing is a significant social and fundraising event held each spring by the
Chapter.
Contact: Matthew J. Koenig, AIA
215-928-9331, mkoenig@Jkroller.com
Anthony Naccarato, PE
215-925-3788, anaccarato@o-n.com
Healthcare Committee
The committee's mission is to assist architects in improving the quality of the physical
environments in which human health is maintained and where failing health is managed.
The committee addresses functional and procedural issues related to healthcare design,
construction and operating costs, regulatory restraints and inventive design solutions.
Contact: Jack Kerr, AIA
610-270-0599, jkerr@arrayhfs.com
Historic Preservation Committee
The committee works closely with other preservation advocacy organizations in the
region to monitor endangered architectural landmarks and advise the Chapter on
important preservation issues. The committee also implements professional development
seminars to instruct and inform members and interested individuals on the advances in
technology, practice and theory of building preservation. The committee is open to all
individuals that seek to support and increase public awareness of the historic resources of
this region.
Contact: Robert Hotes, AIA, LEED AP
215-763-8093, rjhotes@johnmilnerarch.com
Shawn Evans, AIA
215-925-7812,sevans@aosarchitects.com
Housing Committee
The committee works with members to develop programs and events of interest to
residential architects. It develops and implements the "Art of the Home" exhibit at the
Philadelphia Furniture and Furnishings Show to increase the awareness of quality home
design and expand the market potential for residential architectural commissions.
Contact: Claudia Cueto, AIA
610-544-1722, claudia@cuetokearney.com
James Riviello, AIA
215-665-1080, jriviello@martinaia.com
Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture (IFRAA)
The Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture explores the field of religious architecture and its implementation today. Its mission is to promote interest and enhance communication among Philadelphia architects on the topic of the relationship of religion to architecture, art, and the built environment.
Contact:
Smitha Mysore, AIA
215-615-3588, smitha.mysore@uphs.upenn.edu
Urban Design Committee
The Urban Design Committee implements an annual program to teach and inform
professionals and the public about the design and development quality of urban spaces
and environments.
Contact: Kiki Bolender
215-731-0390, kiki@schadeandbolender.com
John Gibbons, AIA
215-790-1050, jgibbons@ksk1.com
The following committees are charged with the administration and governance of the Chapter:
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee meets monthly throughout the year and prepares the agenda
for Board Meetings, reviews the financial progress of the Chapter and manages affairs
that do not require the action of the Board.
Contact: Mario Zacharjasz, AIA
215-483-1915, mario@pzsarchitects.com
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meets monthly to oversee the financial matters of the Chapter
and related organizations.
Contact: (Chair) Peter VanderHeide, AIA
215-925-8471, gpvh@voicenet.com
(Treasurer) James Rowe, AIA
215-735-0100, jrowe@agooslovera.com
Fellows Committee
The Fellows Steering Committee promotes the recognition of member achievements
through the annual review of members for potential fellow candidates (FAIA). The
committee also serves as the jury for the Chapter's Young Architect Award presented
each year at the Design Awards Celebration event.
Contact: Mary Werner Denadai, FAIA
610-388-0111, mwdenadai@johnmilnerarch.com
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee seeks to create the largest and strongest membership of
architects and related professionals by overseeing recruitment of new members and the
quality of services to members.
Contact: Julie Hoffman, AIA
215-545-8500, jhoffman@ewingcole.com
Nominating Committee
The President Elect annually appoints the Nominating Committee with Board of
Directors' approval. The Nominating Committee selects the candidates for officer and
member positions on the AIA Philadelphia Board of Directors.
Contact: Julie Hoffman, AIA
215-545-8500, jhoffman@ewingcole.com