
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
TranSystems, Inc.
Chair Elect: VACANT
Immediate Past Chair: Laurie Whitney, Mead & Hunt
Vice Chair, Secretary: Juste Gatari, Moody Nolan
Vice Chair, COI Liaison: Hugh Darville, Gensler
Vice Chair, Programs: John Somerville, Leo A Daly; Jose Matute, Gurri Matute PA
Vice Chair, Communications: Juste Gatari, Moody Nolan
Vice Chair, Post Liaison: Cathy Otis, Gannett Fleming
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, CPSM, FSMPS
SAME National Webinars
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Surfing the Wave of Change
Change is a part of life and a part of business. Those organizations that don’t or can’t change will be swept away by the “wave” of change. Leaders who don’t actively plan for and lead their organizations through change, will ultimately allow change to overwhelm them and their teams. -
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Controlled Hydraulic Fracturing for Delivery of mZVI in Low Permeability Settings
Zero-valent iron (ZVI) is a proven amendment for in-situ chemical reduction of chlorinated solvents, and hydraulic fracturing is particularly well-suited for delivering high mass loadings of microscale ZVI (mZVI) into low-permeability and heterogeneous formations.
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