In Print

In Print

Applied Architecture's president Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, finds a wellspring of inspiration in the connection between great design and vibrant community. Here are some of his recent essays - and some classics - on everything from a bold vision for urban Sacramento to planning your residential remodel.

In Print: Home Sense Advice for HomeownersAdvice for Homeowners

Applied Architecture's principal Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, shares almost three decades of remodeling experience in easy-to-read "reprints" of his popular column HOME SENSE. Click here for HOME SENSE

In Print: Scrapbook

An informal gallery of newspaper and magazine clippings from Applied Architecture's 28 years of commitment to the Sacramento scene. Click here for SCRAPBOOK

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		q AIA California Council: From the President's Desk How's Your Pipeline Looking? What do Architects need to be able to design great places for people? July 25, 2016
		q AIA California Council: From the President's Desk Focus: Size that Matters Last week, M. Arthur Gensler, FAIA, was officially presented with the AIACC Lifetime Achievement Award. Malinowski reflects on the evening in this month's message. June 22, 2016
		q Preservation Sacramento Presents The Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit An Underutilized Redevelopment Tool: Mike Malinowski and Mark Huck present an educational workshop on The Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, one of the most effective, yet underutilized, incentives offered by the federal goverment. June 2, 2016
		q AIA California Council: From the President's Desk Focus: Focus: How a parking lot helps the AIACC balance entrepreneurial spirit and existing efforts. May 24, 2016
		q AIA California Council: From the President's Desk Faster Permits—by Design: Permit Streamlining: The phrase resonates with many: architects, engineers, business leaders, developers, contractors, politicians, and civic leaders. With the right kind of streamlining, the benefits can be wide and deep. April 25, 2016
		q AIA California Council: From the President's Desk My Work is In the Toilet. I'm not kidding. Let me explain... : There is a place for everything as well as a story. As Michael Malinowski writes, "Change is hard. Change is good." See how all this relates to the AIACC in his message to the members. March 29, 2016
		q Wood Solutions Fair Oakland 2016 WoodWorks: Current AIACC President, Michael Malkinowski, AIA, will give the keynote presentation at the 2016 Bay Area Wood Solutions Fair. March 23, 2016
		q California Preservation Foundation Presentation Feedback: MFMalinowski AIA presents to the California Preservation Foundation on the use of Historic Tax Credits, using a number of Apllied Architecture projects as case study examples (Warehouse Artist Lofts; Globe Mill, Hotel Stockton, Ridgeway). February 2016
		q AIA California Council: From the President's Desk Prosperity: Sure it sounds good... but can we MEASURE it? : President Mike Malinowski, AIA, shares more thoughts about what it means to measure the seemingly unqualifiable properites. February 22, 2016
		q AIA Central Valley Notes PASS Permit Streamlining: PASS Permit Streamlining class featured in AIA Central Valley Notes. February 17, 2016
		q AIACC Board of Directors Meeting Presidential Citation: John Ellis AIA, recognized by AIACC President Michael F. Malinowski AIA for outstanding contributions to the profession of Architecture. February 2016
		q CALBO 54th Annual Business Meeting Permit Streamlinling: San Diego, CA. MFMalinowski and panel discuss PASS and the programs;s statewide significance reviewing its origins and implementation. February 2015
		q AIA California Council: From the President's Desk Revolution... or Nudges...: MFMalinowski explains his "Nudge Theory" and its plans for the AIACC. February 2016
		q Permit Streamlining Event Land Development: Streamlining to balance public, private, and community interests for economic success Fairfax County Virginia. One of the most economically robust and innovative counties in the country starts on a path to take it up a notch further in the nation's capitol region. Michael F. Malinowski AIA SME as part of a Gartner Internatoinal consulting team. December 15th 2015 streamlining to balance public, private and community interests for economic success
		q MFMalinowski Presents Quest for Success: An architect moves toward the triple bottom line... and the White House.
		q Wood Solutions Fair Anaheim 2015 WoodWorks Anaheim, CA presentations on December 9th 2015 by MFMalinowski AIA
		q Wood Solutions Fair Seattle 2015 WoodWorks Seattle, WA presentations on November 19th 2015 by MFMalinowski AIA
		q Building with Wood: Jobs and the Environment Whitehouse Rural Council Workshop MFMalinowski presented on Wood Design and Construction - What Can be Built in Wood and Current Design Trends In the News: AIACC's - Mr. Malinowski Goes to Washington United States Dept. of Agriculture's Release: USDA Announces Support for Innovative, Sustainable Wood Building Materials United States Dept. of Agriculture's Release: USDA Leads the Way on Green Buildings, Use of Wood Products
		q Wood Solutions Fair Atlanta 2015 WoodWorks MFMalinowski presenting at Wood Solution Fairs nationwide for over five years MFM: presenting at Wood Solution Fairs nationwide for over five years
		q Permit Simplicity Event Region Builder's MFMalinowski invited panelist and subject matter expert at Sacramento Regional event on Permit Streamlining.
		q Building a Public Private Partnership between an AIA Chapter and a City Government Building a Public / Private Partnership Follow the Six Step Process used to build a Robust and Effective Partnership between the AIA Central Valley Chapter and the City of Sacramento in this whitepaper directed at other AIA Components, Members and the Public. Michael F. Malinowski AIA Played a central role in this process for over a decade. Whitepaper Commissioned with support from the AIA California Council and the AIACV.
		q Permit Streamlining: Architects as Change Agents AIA Chicago Convention 2014 A program provided by Michael F. Malinowski, that gives attendees the knowledge to join the conversations and take a leadership role in vetting, implementing, and fine-tuning permit streamlining.
		q The Advantages of Wood for a Mixed Use Podium Retail Design Today An article on the advantages of considering wood for the design of urban mixed use structures which include parking and retail uses on the ground level with residential uses above. Wood can provide substantial value for the community, environment and development team, including signficant cost savings.
		q MFM Presents at the WoodWorks conference Using a Wood Podium in Mixed-use Design: An Architectural Case Study (click here for presentation) Mixed use buildings in an urban setting often combine parking and retail uses on the ground level with residential uses above—and maximizing the amount of wood in these structures can provide substantial value for the community, environment and development team. This presentation describes an all-wood podium building recently completed as part of a successful redevelopment project in the Sacramento Valley. Topics will include opportunities and challenges associated with wood use in mid-rise design, including code analysis, occupancies, structural considerations, management of the design for longevity, and sustainability.
		q Slapped by a File Cabinet President's Message “Slapped by a File Cabinet: Considering the future of Communications for the AIA” MFMalinowski AIA VP Communications and Public Affairs of the AIA California Council
		q Afforable Senior Housing as an Engine President's Message "In recent years, senior affordable housing has played an increasing role in strategies for city shaping. Looking at some of the factors that contribute to success of affordable senior urban projects points to new opportunities for architects, planners, and developers interested in the rebirth of our cities"
		q Tuning in President's Message arcCA asked members of the AIA California Council and others to reflect on the etiquette of communication in the age of electronic media. "Toning In" by Michael Malinowski, AIA VP Communications and Public Affairs of the AIA California Council
		q Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing " Affordable housing can be an effective economic engine for historic preservation, while at the same time serving other important objectives including smart growth, sustainable, transit-oriented development that enriches the urban fabric, and the revitalization of small, Main Street-type cities.
		q California Preservation Foundation January 2014 Workshops MF Malinowski, AIA, Principal, Applied Architecture; spoke at the 'Integrity: Landscapes, Districts and Beond' workshop event. This course qualifies for AIA and AICP Continuing Education Units
		q 2012 AIACC Award Luncheon MF Malinowski Nominated the winner of the "Allied Professions Honor Award", Dr. Kit Miyamoto
		q Wood Solutions Fair Chicago 2014 WoodWorks MFMalinowski presenting at Wood Solution Fairs nationwide for over five years MFM: presenting at Wood Solution Fairs nationwide for over five years
		q Wood Solutions Fair Southern California 2014 WoodWorks MFMalinowski presenting at Wood Solution Fairs nationwide for over five years MFM: presenting at Wood Solution Fairs nationwide for over five years
		q Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento- Master Planning WInside Master Planning Implementation MFMalinowski presents his explanation of the design process.
		q Wood Solutions Fair Baltimore 2013 WoodWorks MFMalinowski presenting at Wood Solution Fairs nationwide for over five years
		q arcCA Journal Reflection on the Etiquette of Communication in the Age of Electronic Media (2012)
		q arcCA Journal Fall 2009 Edition Article by M .F. Malinowski "Affordable Senior Housing as an Engine for Urban Revitalization” A survey of recent work in California that highlights the application of affordable senior housing as a valuable element of urban planning and revitalization, with background information on projects cited.
		q Swan Song President's Message "Is it over? Already? What a great run this year has been – and what great people I’ve had the privilege to work with."
		q Moving From Comfort to Passion President's Message
		" In times defined by PASSION, thinking boldly, thinking creatively, thinking that anything is possible and having the courage and drive to move toward dramatic visions will become our way of doing business."
		q Design Review - Off the Record President's Message
		"If you're an active architect, no doubt you've noticed Design Review popping up much more frequently; you may appreciate these off the record suggestions for the design review process."
		q Don't You Dare Take the Time to Read This! President's Message "Don't you dare, said the voice in my head. GET BACK TO WORK!"
		q My Work is in the Toilet President's Message "My work is in the toilet ... Really... I'm not kidding. Here's what happened."
		q In the heart of the city, at the edge of nowhere!! President's Message Blue Lines Newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter November 2008 "In an effort to avoid adding to what seems a more than full information flow about economic conditions, I am offering......."
		q A Full Plate of Change President's Message Blue Lines Newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter October 2008 "Unsettled used to be the term that seemed best to describe these times we happen to be living in."
		q Encounter Design President's Message Blue Lines Newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter August 2008 "WOW!!! July 18^th 2008 will go down in the annals of AIACV history as a blockbuster event! "
		q What is Normal? President's Message Blue Lines Newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter July 2008 "Normal? What’s normal … is … well… relative. But these don’t seem like normal times........."
		q Money...Food...Fame...Sex...Architecture... President's Message Blue Lines Newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter March 2008 "Architects, like all humankind, are driven in some measure by passions great and small. When our passions align with projects, we are able to transcend limitations of staffing, schedules and budget... and make the impossible happen."
		q Grass Roots AIA in Washington D.C. A photo essay by Michael F. Malinowski, AIA Blue Lines Newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter March 2008 "Three members of our Chapter joined over 1000 other AIA leaders from around the country for a weeklong series of workshops and social networking.... I took advantage of the extra hours off to tour many museums and buildings..."
		q "A fire in my belly" President's Message Blue Lines Newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter January 2008 "Successful Design...is NOT design that generates NO complaints. It is design that enriches our fabric as a city and touches our spirits individually."
		q Seasons of the Architect "What does it take to make a project happen? Drive, passion, ego..." and a little faith in the natural cycle behind all good things.
		q City on Fire!!! A Message from the Vice Chairman of Sacramento's Development Oversight Commission Builder/Architect May/June 2008 "The DOC has moved in the last year from 'the source of the ideas and a key force in pushing for change ' to watching in amazement as city staff themselves become the idea generators and change agents."
		q Leadership for a Growing Region By Phyllis A. Newton, Esq. and Michael F. Malinowski, AIA Architecture California The Journal of the American Institute of Architects California Council April 2005 "The Sacramento region has become a hotbed of growth and optimism." The leaders of the AIA Central Valley "awakened a few years back... and made a conscious decision to become a leadership resource to the region as it faces dramatic and pressing change."
		q The Challenge of Good Design Builder/Architect January 2006 "A general answer to the question, "What is good design?" takes only a few words: good design is functional, pleasing and cost-effective. It is the specifics of what that means for a given project that presents the challenge..."
		q The Death of Detroit A Talk by Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, at the Port of Sacramento

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