As we enter 2012 with renewed optimism and focus, the AIA California Council is putting significant resources into helping the profession communicate, collaborate and learn from one another. Expanding communications efforts to provide useful and relevant content requires a thoughtful and consistent editorial voice, and we are pleased to announce that Tim Culvahouse, FAIA has been named as the AIACC’s Editor. For over ten years, Tim has served as editor of arcCA (Architecture California), the quarterly journal of the AIACC, and with his new role as the editor of all of the AIACC’s communication efforts, members will immediately see an improvement in the quality and value of the content – especially as found online at aiacc.org.
Tim’s experience and ability to connect with fellow practioners, to identify issues relevant to the profession, and to harness the energy of individuals who are interested in a larger dialogue will serve the AIACC well. Tim will expand our efforts to create a network that fosters new ideas, documents creative solutions, and contributes to the collective body of professional knowledge. If you would like to join this larger community as a “voice” in the profession click here.
In addition to his current role as editor of arcCA, Tim has served as editor for several publications including The Tennessee Valley Authority: Design & Persuasion, published in 2007 by Princeton Architectural Press. In addition, his articles have appeared in a wide range of journals, including 306090, ANY, Art Papers, Design Book Review, Harvard Design Magazine, Modulus, Perspecta, Residential Architect, and World Architecture.
Tim has also held a number of prestigious academic positions, including as Head of the Department of Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and Associate Dean for Design & Architectural Studies at California College of the Arts. He has served as the Favrot Distinguished Chair in Design at Tulane School of Architecture, Masters Studio Visiting Critic at Carleton University in Ottawa, and Friedman Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley. He earned his Master of Architecture from the Tulane School of Architecture and a Master of Environmental Design from Yale University. Tim can be reached at tim@culvahouse.net.
