David, this statement Is a contradiction:
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Underlying our selection of projects will be the principle of contextual sustainability, influenced by a style neutral code" Unless you are going to look at "style" in the most superficial manner, you are stating that you have a policy against design that deliberately contrasts with context rather than "relate" as you put it. How is that not style bias?
You may want to rationalize it, but this is nothing more than style bias in the most flagrant form, and now apparently institutionalized in the AIA. This is your brand of inclusiveness? This:
"egotistic self granding sculpture filled with program irrespective of vernacular need not apply"
I hope the contradiction in your own words does not escape you. And I suppose that the image of the mansion in the video - that does not strike you as self granding sculpture?
I've asked you to explain this "principle of contextual sustainability" - please do so. Since it seems that it has become AIA Policy don't you think you ought to be transparent about it?
Am I really the only person here that takes exception to this?
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Gregory La Vardera
Architect
Gregory La Vardera Architect
Merchantville NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-29-2013 14:54
From: David Andreozzi
Subject: CRANtv ' Check out our pilot video
HI Greg,
You are reading it wrong, our ideology is not preposterous. But in truth, we AIA/CRAN, believe what we believe. Check out the introduction and criteria ("Guiding Principles for the Collection ") for our new book. http://www.aia.org/practicing/groups/kc/AIAB098218
As I have mentioned before, egotistic self granding sculpture filled with program irrespective of vernacular need not apply. Our criteria is very clear, and is inclusive to ALL archetypes that recognize their local vernacular. I can tell you with assurity because I know the houses that have been chosen by us for the book so far. They range from historic shingle style to very very modern, most semi modern in the middle, but all relate to the context in some way. You will have to wait until it is published to beleive me.
We are waiting for underwriting before we work on any further scripts or videos. The titles are tentative.
Dave
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David Andreozzi AIA
Barrington RI
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-29-2013 11:10
From: Gregory La Vardera
Subject: CRANtv ' Check out our pilot video
The please, explain to me what this mean? Contextual Sustainability for sake of resale and supporting local labor.
Its not obvious, and it sounds like you will be advocating for building in a mode sympathetic to existing structures. And that you will evidence that is beneficial in some way through higher resale values, and by providing local jobs?
Perhaps I am reading that totally wrong, and I hope I am because it sounds preposterous.
But you've obviously thought about it enough to include it on the list. Do you have an outline started? Are you willing to share it here?
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Gregory La Vardera
Architect
Gregory La Vardera Architect
Merchantville NJ
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