APCOI Journal
The Architectural Practice Community of Interest publishes a Journal twice a year. Once prior to JETC and once prior to SBC. The purpose of the Journal is to provide a forum to share APCOI events, mentoring and growth opportunities for architects, technical content focused on solutions for federal facilities, and inspiration for the members of SAME and beyond. We hope you enjoy the journal and encourage you to submit content by contacting the editor.
The mission of the Architectural Practice Committee 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.
Current Issue
May 2026 Issue – Volume 14 / Issue 1
Past Issues
Vol.10 Issue 2 (November 2023)
Vol.10 Issue 1 (April 2023)
| Vol.8 Issue 1 (March 2021) |
| Vol.7 Issue 3 (April 2020) |
| Vol.7 Issue 2 (February 2020) |
| Vol.7 Issue 1 (October 2019) |
| Vol.6 Issue 5 (May 2019) |
| Vol.6 Issue 3 (October 2018) |
| Vol.6 Issue 2 (July 2018) |
| Vol. 6 Issue 1 (March 2018) |
| Vol. 5 Issue 4 (November 2017) |
| Vol. 5 Issue 3 (August 2017) |
| Vol. 5 Issue 2 (May 2017) |
| Vol. 5 Issue 1 (January 2017) |
| Vol. 4 Issue 3 (August 2016) |
| Vol. 4 Issue 2 (April 2016) |
| Vol. 4 Issue 1 (January 2016) |
| Vol. 3 Issue 4 (October 2015) |
| Vol. 3 Issue 3 (July 2015) |
| Vol. 3. Issue 2 (April 2015) |
| Vol. 3 Issue 1 (January 2015) |
| Vol. 2 Issue 4(Oct. 2014) |
| Vol. 2 Issue 3 (July 2014) |
| Vol. 2 Issue 2 (April 2014) |
| Vol. 2 Issue 1 (January 2014) |
| Vol. 1 Issue 2 (October 2013) |
| Vol. 1 Issue 1 (July 2013) |
Briefings
SAME National Webinars
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- Architectural Practice COI, National Webinar, SAME Architectural Practice COI, SAME Communities of Interest, Upcoming Events, Webinars
- Webinar
Lessons Learned from Post-9/11 World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan Transportation Planning and Design
The events of 9/11 devastated critical Lower Manhattan transportation systems. In the early planning and rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s in-house planning and architectural leadership established a master plan framework which considered its impact far into the future. -
- National Webinar, SAME Communities of Interest, SAME National Events, SAME Young Professionals Council, Upcoming Events, Young Professionals COI
- Webinar
Leading Through Growth: Navigating the Stages of Small Business Success
In this webinar, **Jonathan Ruffier** explores the critical leadership shifts required to successfully grow and scale a small business. The hard truth? The very skills that help founders launch and build a successful company can become the biggest obstacles to continued growth. -
- Construction COI, National Webinar, SAME Communities of Interest, SAME Construction COI, Upcoming Events, Webinars
- Webinar
The Hidden Cost: Why Schedule is the Biggest MILCON Premium
Military construction (MILCON) cost discussions often focus on dollars per square foot, but one of the most significant portion of the overall cost is time. Every month added to a project can increase costs through -
- Energy Security COI, National Webinar, SAME Communities of Interest, SAME Energy Security Community, Upcoming Events, Webinars
- Webinar
AI as Load Shock: Rethinking Energy Security and Mission Assurance
The rapid expansion of AI computing, electrification, and mission-critical digital infrastructure is fundamentally altering the energy security landscape. While AI is often discussed as a software capability or data challenge, its most immediate national security impact is physical: unprecedented, concentrated, and inflexible electrical demand that stresses grid infrastructure and traditional resilience assumptions.
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