Earlier this month, the Eugene Architecture Community lost one of its long-time members - John Lawless.
Excerpts from his obituary in the Register Guard
“He started his architecture career as a graduate of ASU. Though some of John’s building projects are in Arizona and California, John is best known in the community for his long standing architectural design career as principal of TBG Architects and Planners in Eugene.
Want to be a mentor to others on the path to licensure? Be the AIA Oregon Architect Licensing Advisor
Licensing advisors are professionals, educators, and students who volunteer their time to help others pursue licensure. These volunteers often provide candidates with their first glimpse into the licensure process, lending help and advice along the way. You can look to your advisors for insight into completing the AXP, passing the ARE, and meeting licensure and reciprocity requirements.
NAAB-accredited architecture programs and AIA state chapters are expected to have an appointed advisor. NCARB shares tools and training opportunities to ensure appointed advisors are ready to help candidates and architects understand our programs and their roles as advisors. ALAs are dedicated to volunteering approximately 5 hours of total volunteering time in a month, maximum, excluding any special meeting or conferences.
Our previous advisor has vacated the role and it is in need of immediate appointment. Those interested in the position should submit a letter of interest and resume to Heather Wilson, AIA Oregon EVP / CEO by September 6, 2024.
Young Architect Representative for Oregon
The AIA Oregon Board of Directors has the opportunity to appoint an Oregon member to serve as Oregon’s Young Architect Representative (YAR). This is a national leadership position within the AIA, representing young architects across the state.
A YAR is an AIA member who has been licensed for less than 10 years and who serves as a liaison between the state chapter and the Young Architects Forum (YAF) focusing on issues relevant to Emerging Professionals (EPs; architects in the early stage of their career) and architects licensed less than 10 years.
This is a two-year term, beginning 1 January 2024.