Community Mission
The mission of the Architectural Practice Community 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.
Community Chair
Laurie Whitney
Chair Elect: Darryl Moser
Immediate Past Chair: Cathy Otis
Vice Chair, Secretary: Juste Gatari
Vice Chair, Treasurer: N/A
Vice Chair, COI Liaison: Hugh Darville
Vice Chair, Programs: Jose Matute
Vice Chair, Conferences: N/A
Vice Chair, Communications: Juste Gatari
Vice Chair, Post Liaison: Cathy Otis
Vice Chair, Education: Karl Stumpf
Vice Chair, AIA Collaboration: Ed Gauvreau
Vice Chair, Industry Government Engagements: Paula Loomis (John Mogge, Tracy Addis)
SAME National Webinars
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From a DCAA Perspective Series—Accounting System Requirements
Prior to being awarded a cost reimbursable contract, federal government contractors need to ensure their accounting system is adequate for accumulating costs applicable to federal contracts. This is accomplished when DCAA conducts a Pre-award Accounting System Audit at the request of a federal agency. -
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PFAS IGE – PFAS 101 and PFAS Regulatory Update
As is well known throughout the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), PFAS impacts from the use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) are widespread and affect many aspects of the function and future of our military bases. The amount of information about PFAS (e.g., DENIX, ITRC, NGWA, TRB, etc.) is overwhelming. -
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Sustainability and Resiliency at Budget-Driven Military Projects
This webinar will define sustainability and resiliency, explaining the similarities and differences of each. We will examine how our buildings and structures can withstand and adapt to the increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events when sustainability and resiliency are considered together in project design. Furthermore, this webinar will provide a summary of the sustainable features and design strategies used at various Army National Guard (ARNG) projects. -
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Public-Private Partnership (P3) Opportunities for Fed Energy and Sustainability Projects
The Federal Government of the United States, as the country’s largest real property asset holder, oversees approximately 500 million square feet of built environment.
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