Architectural Practice Community

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.

COI 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.

Upcoming National Webinars

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  December 10, 2025

  Webinar

  The Hidden Power of the Middle: Bridging Strategy and Execution

  Mid-level leaders are the linchpins of organizational success, uniquely positioned at the crossroads of strategy and execution. Often overlooked, this demographic is responsible for translating big-picture vision into actionable outcomes while managing the day-to-day realities of implementation.
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  December 16, 2025

  Webinar

  Construction COI: Accelerating Innovation: The NIH Modular Laboratory Journey

  This webinar takes an inside look at how modular construction enabled the delivery of a $34M NIH research laboratory 18 months ahead of schedule without compromising quality or performance. This session will highlight how a fully modular, design-build approach accelerated speed-to-market, maintained stringent aesthetic and functional requirements, and relied on rapid design decisions, rigorous spec reviews, and the right project team.
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  December 17, 2025

  Webinar

  SAME Energy Security Webinar: Exploring the Challenges at Mountain Home AFB’s New Water Treatment Plant

  Mountain Home AFB in Idaho currently uses groundwater to meet the base’s water needs. The aquifer that supplies the groundwater is rapidly depleting and is expected to run out of water in 30 years. This webinar provides an overview of the 15+ year effort to identify new water supplies and how the base chose to get water from the C.J. Strike Reservoir along the Snake River, 14 miles away.

Related TME Articles – Architectural Practice

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  Meeting Evolving Aircraft Maintenance Requirements

  November 16, 2022

  To modernize aircraft maintenance operations and support flying missions for years to come, McGhee Tyson ANGB recently completed the largest construction project in its history: a 57,000-ft2 KC-135 maintenance hangar and shops.
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  Building a Modern Health Facility in a Historical Environment

  November 16, 2022

  In constructing a new dental, physical therapy, and behavioral health clinic within the historical medical district at Schofield Barracks, the design-build team needed to deliver a modern building that fit in a century-old aesthetic.

SAME Strategic Partners – Architectural Practice