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Call for Submissions to SPP Journal No. 44
Finding Vision in a Vacant Lot: Architect as Developer
The coming issue of SPP Journal will be focused on
architects who develop their own projects, and the clients who love
them (think about that for a moment).
AIA Small Project Practitioners (SPP) requests articles
(approximately 800–1,200 words) and practice tips
(approximately 100–400 words) for SPP Journal No.
44, Finding Vision in a Vacant Lot: Architect as
Developer. Please share an experience, an anecdote, a
failure (lessons learned the hard way), or a proven best practice.
We always need “tips”—the little gems you can share
to make our work easier and our practices more successful.
As an added incentive, there is a possibility that one of the
submitted articles will be chosen for publication in
Builder/Developer magazine. So give it your best shot, and
include two high-resolution photos.
From the Editor
I myself have never developed a project, but I have to admit that
it is a dream of mine. Why? More control. Less interference. My
taste. More money. Better payoff. I do what I want. I’m a
better gauge of the market than they are. I know what I want, and
how to make it happen. These are just some of my thoughts in all
their fault and glory.
Why do you decide to design and develop a project yourself? What
are your motivations, dreams, reasons and results? Is the market
open to your vision? Do you see opportunities that others miss? Are
you more satisfied? Is the payoff worth the effort? Do you bank
more money? Would you do it again?
Please answer these questions, as well as any I haven't thought to
ask. You are the people with the experience; please help guide the
rest of us myopic souls.
Thanks in advance,
James Cline, AIA
Editor, SPP Journal
Images and Submission Guidelines
We are visually oriented people so please include graphics,
drawings, or photographs that enhance your submission. We want to
see behind-the-scenes construction photos, sketches, detail
drawings and their transformation in the field. We even want
cartoons.
The online version of the SPP Journal is set for color images.
Please submit images of at least 150 DPI as separate .JPG files,
and include image credits and caption information.
Submit all text as MS Word documents and include an abstract of the
article, not to exceed 100 words. In addition, provide a two- to
three-sentence description of the author. Title your work, and
include a signed copy of the AIA
Copyright Permission form, listing the article and all
images.
Submit by: May 21, 2008
Submit to: jcline@clinearchitects.com
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