4.12 ARDA Committee Report
Happy ARDA 2025! We are officially underway. As typical April and the first half of May tend to be pretty uneventful. This does of course allow us to be focused on constant program promotion and finalizing judges, schedules and duties.
Some of those promotion elements have been completed and some are ongoing excercises. The second of the two Podcasts interviews that specifically to promote ARDA and AIBD will be completed next week. The first for "The Construction Show" via the Crownsmen Partners has been completed, But I have not heard of the release date.
This is one of the episodes they did at IBS in February:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6ZC97IuEk&list=PLR5nGtbvvoQ3T3qcWbHt0n96zUNmmu7uz
The bigger news however, is the slate of judges for this year. I am truly honored that these fine and dedicated individuals have agreed to be part of the 2025 program, and look forward to working with them during the coming months.
The 2025 ARDA Promo has also been completed. Since this is our 75th year, the goal was to compile winners from as far back as I could go. The video highlights winners back to 2008. The flaw with that is the image resolution of that time was not as clear. I am working to correct some of those images before we post the video on the AIBD channel later this week.
The current YouTube link is here:
https://youtu.be/lVTUjhspkgQ
2025 ARDA Judges
Some of those promotion elements have been completed and some are ongoing excercises. The second of the two Podcasts interviews that specifically to promote ARDA and AIBD will be completed next week. The first for "The Construction Show" via the Crownsmen Partners has been completed, But I have not heard of the release date.
This is one of the episodes they did at IBS in February:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6ZC97IuEk&list=PLR5nGtbvvoQ3T3qcWbHt0n96zUNmmu7uz
The bigger news however, is the slate of judges for this year. I am truly honored that these fine and dedicated individuals have agreed to be part of the 2025 program, and look forward to working with them during the coming months.
The 2025 ARDA Promo has also been completed. Since this is our 75th year, the goal was to compile winners from as far back as I could go. The video highlights winners back to 2008. The flaw with that is the image resolution of that time was not as clear. I am working to correct some of those images before we post the video on the AIBD channel later this week.
The current YouTube link is here:
https://youtu.be/lVTUjhspkgQ
2025 ARDA Judges
Bernie Kern
As the principal owner of BBKern DESIGNS, Bernie Kern has developed code approved working drawings for new custom and model residential homes, multi-residential, additions, remodels, and light commercial projects for nearly 35 years. He assists clients in all stages of building design, including planning, design fees, budget, education, specifications, special services, and consultation. Over the span of 35 years he has collected his best residential plans. As a professional member of AIBD, Bernie was AIBD’s President from 2020-2022, 2018 Designer of the Year, Certified (CPBD) and inducted in the AIBD College of Fellows.
Viki Wooster
Viki Wooster is a Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) with a career spanning over 35 years. Known for her dedication to the profession, Viki's accolades include several national design awards that reflect her unwavering commitment to excellence. With the honor of having served as Past National President for the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) and being a current member of the AIBD College of Fellows, her expertise is recognized at the highest levels. She is passionate about continuing education, updating her knowledge in design, building science and related fields, and has earned the designation of Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Viki has served as a judge for the ARDA program twice previously, and is known for her thorough observation of the qualities of good design that make for an award-worthy entry.
Bruce Yancey
Bruce Yancey
I have received Bruce's information, but we are waiting for a Mini-Bio revision before posting.
Ed Reyes
Ed Reyes
Mr. Reyes's career includes over twenty-seven years of experience in Residential and Commercial projects, business interiors, and mixed-use projects. This focus has included
Additional Dwelling Units (ADU/Casitas) and open spaces solutions, while combined with a passion for high-quality, client-focused architecture. He graduated from Miami Lakes Technical School, and has completed a wide range of educational courses from across the country. He has served as Entry Plans Examiner/Designer at Louis Armstrong International Airport, Plans Examiner for the City of Springfield MA, Maricopa County Arizona and Phoenix AZ. His current memberships include the AIA, AIBD, International Code Council, and the United State Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Tara Walter
Ms. Walter is the Principal Designer at Touch of Elegance Studio and a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer with 20 years of design experience. Actively involved in the design community, she has served as an Allied member and Board Financial Director of the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and as a certified member and Board Secretary/Treasurer of the Southwest Desert chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Prior to relocating to Las Vegas from Maryland, her diverse portfolio includes various kitchen sizes and styles in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
Additional Dwelling Units (ADU/Casitas) and open spaces solutions, while combined with a passion for high-quality, client-focused architecture. He graduated from Miami Lakes Technical School, and has completed a wide range of educational courses from across the country. He has served as Entry Plans Examiner/Designer at Louis Armstrong International Airport, Plans Examiner for the City of Springfield MA, Maricopa County Arizona and Phoenix AZ. His current memberships include the AIA, AIBD, International Code Council, and the United State Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Tara Walter
Ms. Walter is the Principal Designer at Touch of Elegance Studio and a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer with 20 years of design experience. Actively involved in the design community, she has served as an Allied member and Board Financial Director of the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and as a certified member and Board Secretary/Treasurer of the Southwest Desert chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Prior to relocating to Las Vegas from Maryland, her diverse portfolio includes various kitchen sizes and styles in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
Eric Payne (working on replacement since I have heard from him)
(Still Waiting for Bio)
That concludes my April Report.
That concludes my April Report.