June 20, 2023

Standing Tall Tooza Design “Standing Tall” is a modern interpretation of the famous lady justice sculpture, with her blindfold representing impartiality, scales to weigh evidence of the accused, and a sword to exercise an appropriate verdict. Tooza Design’s interpretation sets the Lady Justice atop a series of precast benches, that progressively change shape from random […]

David Brems, FAIA Kevin Miller, FAIA The AIA has always been valued in the GSBS culture. Mike Stransky and David Brems were both officers in the AIA Salt Lake Chapter in the 80s. GSBS Architecture started in 1985 with AIA, when Mike and David became acquainted and decided that they both had something that the

Homes account for about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions — and much of that is controlled by how energy efficient they are and what kind of appliances we use. In addition to the climate impact, natural gas combustion also contributes to poor outdoor and indoor air quality. Transitioning towards energy-efficient, all-electric homes tackles both of

Think of the last time you went on a trip or vacation to somewhere new. Where did you go? Odds are, you probably budgeted in time to visit a few iconic “bucket-list” locations. If you had visited New York, these might have included Central Park, the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial, the Statue of

Three specific kinds of human activities contribute to a vibrant, engaging urban realm. Essential activities are part of everyday life: working, shopping, going to school. Voluntary activities are those that draw people to linger in a place: eating at a restaurant, sitting at a café, attending a game or other event. Intentional activities are when

Lynn Woodbury was on my list to interview for a long time for this series on AIA Utah Legends. He was active for decades in the industry and in the development sector, which is an unusual path for a licensed architect. He was an inspiration to many who admired his facility to be productive and

As part of our ongoing series of interviews with architectural legends, we are proud to present this interview with long-time architect Peter Brunjes, AIA. He was gracious with his time, and it was a pleasure to interview him. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. When did you decide to become an architect?

Bryan Markkanen, AIA Founder, Ripple ArchitectureChair, AIA Utah’s COTE/BEC Committee Time is valuable; why AIA? The AIA seems like a quick way to reach a larger number of people, nurturing productive and thought-provoking notions, thoughts and conversations within a bigger sphere. It allows you to meet people outside of your firm and talk about big

Ask questions. It is smart for architects to question the value of their AIA membership. It is important to understand what you get in return for paying dues. Yes, membership “signifies your commitment to a high standard of professional ethics.” But beyond that, if we’re doing our job right, it helps you reengage with the