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
Laurie Whitney
Mead & Hunt
Chair Elect: Darryl Moser, TranSystems, Inc.
Immediate Past Chair: Cathy Otis, Gannett Fleming
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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PFAS IGE Webinar: AFFF Transitions to F3–A Global Update for DoD and Civilian Agencies
As the fire user communities across industries transition from Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) to Fluorine-Free Foams (F3), environmental health and safety professionals are being saddled with the responsibility of leading or participating in the AFFF transition and change-out to fluorine-free foam. -
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Journey to Fellow: Benefits of Being a Fellow
Journey to Fellow: Benefits of Being an SAME Fellow Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Journey to Fellow program’s mission is to create awareness and cultivate members for the Academy of Fellows, thus fortifying the Society for a sustainable future. But why would you want to be a Fellow? Fellowship […] -
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Agile Facilities – What are they? How do you make Them?
The world is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution where data is emerging as the strategic currency and cyber, technology, and weapon systems are changing faster that military system for project development, design and construction can keep pace. -
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Enhancing the Military Mission through Beneficial Electrification of Buildings
Beneficial Electrification of Buildings can enhance the military’s ability to meet the primary missions’ requirements, with the added benefit of meeting the new mission, the environmental goodness mission.
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