![SAME AP COI](/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ap-mission-photo-1024x680-1.jpg)
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.
![AP COI Chair: Laurie Whitney](https://www.same.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/laurie-whitney-300x320-1.jpg)
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, 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
-
- Webinar
Unlocking DoD Clearances: A Roadmap for AEC Contractors New to Classified Work
Join us for an informative webinar on navigating the Department of Defense security clearance process. Our expert presenter will walk you through how to obtain a Facility Clearance for your company and individual security clearances for your employees. -
- Webinar
PFAS Waste Generation, Management, and Disposal
With ever increasing guidance, restrictions, and federal and state specific governance, the world of PFAS management, treatment, and disposal is becoming more difficult to navigate. -
- Webinar
Federal Buy Clean Initiative Compliance through Embodied Carbon Modeling
The Federal Buy Clean Initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by considering the environmental impact of materials used in federally funded projects. Embodied carbon modeling tools have emerged as critical instruments in the pursuit of sustainable construction practices. These tools aid architects, engineers, and construction professionals in assessing the environmental impact of materials and processes by quantifying the carbon dioxide emitted throughout their lifecycle. -
- Webinar
Virtual Operations & Maintenance Training for Engineers and Facility Managers
Operations & Maintenance is the front line of Energy Efficiency. That’s why we created this course for ambitious building personnel looking for tools to improve energy efficiency and systems performance. -
- Webinar
Coast-to-Coast: Generational Projects for Coastal Resilience
Join us for a compelling webinar to learn more about how two the world’s iconic coastal cities are adapting their waterfronts to the challenges of sea level rise through visionary, generational projects.
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