
Community Mission
The mission of the SAME Architectural Practice Community of Interest (COI) is to promote architectural practice within SAME, broaden the organization’s exposure in the architectural community, increase the role of architecture within military/federal facilities, and recruit more architects, along with expanding networking and mentoring opportunities.
Join the SAME Engage AP NetworkCOI Objectives
- Enhance the Role of Architecture: Strengthen the role of architecture in military and federal facility design, construction, and management to improve functionality and sustainability.
- Foster Professional Development: Provide educational resources and professional development opportunities to support architects in their careers and within the SAME network.
- Promote Collaboration: Encourage collaboration between architects, engineers, and other professionals to create integrated solutions for facility challenges.
- Expand Networking Opportunities: Facilitate networking events, mentorship programs, and other forums to help architects build connections within SAME and the broader architectural community.
- Advocate for Architectural Practices: Raise awareness and advocate for the importance of architectural contributions in military and federal projects.
- Support Recruitment of Architects: Actively recruit architects to join SAME, contributing to the growth and diversity of expertise within the organization.

Community Chair
Darryl Moser
GFT Infrastructure Inc.
Chair Elect: Brandon Tobias, GFT
Immediate Past Chair: Laurie Whitney, Mead & Hunt
Vice Chair, Secretary: Juste Gatari, Moody Nolan
Vice Chair, COI Liaison: Hugh Darville, Gensler
Vice Chair, Design Award Program: John Somerville, Leo A Daly; Jeramiah Huth, The Diallo Group
Vice Chair, Communications: Tia Embaugh, Plus One Design|Construction; Rachel Collier, Powers Brown Architecture
Vice Chair, Post Liaison: Cathy Otis, GFT Infrastructure Inc.
Vice Chair, Education: Karl Stumpf, Corgan Associates
Vice Chair, AIA Collaboration: Ed Gauvreau, F. SAME, USACE
Vice Chair, Industry Government Engagements: Col. Paula Loomis, F. SAME, The Urban Collaborative
SAME National Office POC: Ree Miskimon, FSMPS
Upcoming National Webinars
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New Nuclear Power Market Overview
This webinar presents an overview of the new nuclear power market, including the leading technologies and their proposed applications. This in-depth discussion will span technological advances and overviews on the latest Generation 3+ Advanced Light Water Reactors, Generation 4 Non-Light Water Reactors, and Micro Reactor innovations. -
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Solving Complex CVOC Problems with ISTR– Field Proven Approaches
This webinar will first discuss the unique aspects of performance-based designs when considering procurement of thermal remediation services. Next, we will discuss how to evaluate criteria when selecting performance objectives, i.e., “ how do you define success?” -
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The National Spatial Reference System: Modernizing Our Geodetic Foundation for the Future
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS), within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is in the process of making the critical transition from the current National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) to the upcoming, modernized (2022) system.
Related TME Articles – Architectural Practice
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Expanding a Sacred Legacy at Arlington National Cemetery
The design for Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion focused on seamlessly integrating the project with the historic site’s landscape, increasing burial capacity, and enhancing accessibility, resilience, and security. -
Designed for Defense, and Civilization
Throughout history, facilities meant for military purposes also have played an outsize role in shaping technological advancements, the art of war, community values, commerce, and urban planning for societies across the globe. -
Historic Rehabilitation of Caretaker Lodges
Maintaining the 53 historic buildings built between 1861 and 1954 as the residences and offices for the caretakers of America’s national cemeteries requires a collaborative effort between agencies and public-private partnerships. -
The Use of Tilt-Up Concrete Walls in Fast-Paced Building Construction
As part of the Hurricane Florence Recovery Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the time and cost savings of tilt-up concrete walls were leveraged in constructing a new state-of- the-art training facility.
SAME Strategic Partners – Architectural Practice
I love to serve the Society with my fellow SAME architects for such a good cause and along the way develop a strong bond both professionally and personally with these people. I can truly call them my friends.
J.J. Tang, FAIA, F.SAME, Chair, SAME Architectural Practice Committee 2013-2016
