UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
FOUR-YEAR COURSE. {Degree B. S. in Arch.) (Architectural engineering may be taken in lieu of advanced design, etc.)
GRADUATE YEAR. (Degree M. S. in Arch.) (Allowing specialization in design or in architectural engineering, etc.)
SPECIAL COURSE OF TWO YEARS. (Certificate.) (For qualified draughtsmen; affording option in architectural engineering.)
COMBINED COURSES in Arts and Architecture, by which A. B. and B. S. in Arch. may be taken in six years.
COLLEGE GRADUATES granted advanced standing.
SUMMER COURSES in elementary and general subjects through which advanced standing may be secured.
For full information address: DR. J. H. PENNIMAN, Dean, College Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Four-year professional courses in Architecture and in Architectural Engineering. Special courses for draftsmen and constructors. Excellent library and equipment. University fees nominal.
Department of Architecture.
W. L. PILLSBURY, Registrar, Urbana, III.
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Options in Architectural Engineering and Landscape Architecture.
College graduates and draughtsmen admitted as special students.
H. W. TYLER, Secretary,
Mass. Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
THE LAWRENCE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL
offers four-year courses of study leading to the degree of S. B. in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Anatomy and Hygiene (preparation for medical schools), Science for Teachers, and a course in General Science. For the catalogue and information, address J. L. Love, 16 University Hall, Cambridge, Mass. N. S. SHALER, Dean.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Mich.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE.
Four-year course in Architecture and in Architectural Engineering. Draftsmen and others adequately prepared are admitted as special students. For Bulletin describing work, address Dean of Department of Engineering.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, Mo.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
offers a professional four-year coume in Architecture. Admission by examination or by certificate or diploma from other schools and colleges. Draughtsmen are admitted as special students.
THE SOCIETY OF BEAUX-ARTS ARCHITECTS
has established
A FREE COURSE OF STUDY
open to draughtsmen and students of any city, modeled on the general plan pursued at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and comprising frequent problems in Orders, Design, Archaeology, etc.
For information apply to the Secretary of the Committee on Education, 3 East 33d St., New York City.
THE GEORGIAN PERIOD
PRICE, $60.00.
“The most important work on architecture yet produced in America.’’—Nation.
THE AMERICAN ARCHITECT,
12 West Fortieth St., New York
SOCIETIES
CODE OF ETHICS, B. S. A.
[In Conformity with the Best Standards of Practice, Recommended to its Members
by the Boston Society of Architects.]
Section i. No member should enter into partnership, in any form or degree, with any builder, contractor, or manufacturer.
Sect. 2. A member having any ownership in any building material, device, or invention, proposed to be used on work for which he is architect, should inform his employer of the fact of such ownership.
Sect. 3. No member should be a party to a building contract except as “owner.”
Sect. 4. No member should guarantee an estimate or contract by personal bond.
Sect. 5. It is unprofessional to offer drawings or other services on approval [and without adequate pecuniary compensation].
Sect. 6. It is unprofessional to advertise in any other way than by a notice giving name, address, profession, and office hours, and special branch (if such) of practice.
Sect. 7. It is unprofessional to make alterations of a building designed by another architect, within ten years of its completion, without ascertaining that the owner refuses to employ the original designer, or, in event of the property having changed hands, without due notice to the said designer.
Sect. 8. It is unprofessional to attempt to supplant an architect after definite steps have been taken towards his employment.
Sect. 9. It it unprofessional for a member to criticise in the public prints the professional conduct or work of another architect, except over his own name or under the authority of a professional journal.
Sect. 10. Unpaid competitive work, either private or public, is detrimental to the architectural profession. Competitions should be held only under competent professional advice. Before accepting an invitation to compete, architects should agree upon conditions acceptable to all concerned, as prior
acceptance may prevent just and desirable modifications.
Sect. it. No member should submit drawings except as an original contributor in any duly instituted competition, or to secure any work for which such a competition remains undecided.
Sect:. 12. The A. I. A. “schedule of charges” represents minimum rates for full, faithful and competent service. It is the duty of every architect to charge higher rates whenever the demand for his services will justify the increase rather than to accept work to which he cannot give proper personal attention.
Sect. 13. No member shall compete in amount of commission or offer to work for less than another, in order to secure the work.
Sect. 14. It is unprofessional to enter into competition with or to consult with an architect who has been dishonorably expelled from the “Institute” or “Society.”
Sect. 13. The assumption of the title of “Architect” should be held to mean that the bearer has the professional knowledge and natural ability needed for the proper invention, illustration, and supervision of all building operations which he may undertake.
Sect. 16. A member should so conduct his practice as to forward the cause of professional education and render all possible help to juniors, draughtsmen, and students.
Washington State Chapter, A. I. A.— The Washington State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has sent the following letter to Mrs. O. N. Soderquist and her family.
“The Washington State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects extends you their heartfelt sympathy in your great affliction. We assure you that we also mourn the loss of one who endeared himself to us all, by his genial and gentlemanly disposition.
“We have known Mr. Soderquist many years as an able, upright, and conscientious
contractor, upon whose word we could always rely, and found him in all our business transactions perfectly trustworthy. We feel the loss of such a co-worker in the upbuilding of this city and shall miss him in all future undertakings.
“As a citizen he was always alert to the best interests of the city and the common good of his fellow men.
“We fully appreciate and regret that our words cannot comfort you in your great loss and sorrow, but we wish you to know that we also partake of your sorrow and fee! that each one of us has lost a personal friend.”
St. Louis Chapter, A. L A.—At a meeting of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Tuesday, September 26, a resolution was adopted protesting against a bill in the Municipal Assembly authorizing merchants to lower and enlarge signs.
These officers were elected : E. J. Russell, President; Fred M. Mann, Vice-President; E. C. Klipstein, Secretary ; Fred Widmann, Treasurer, and Ernest Helfensteller; Jr., Director.
Los Angeles Architectural Club.—The Los Angeles Architectural Club elected the following officers: President, H. F. Withey; Vice-President, E. R. Jeffery; Secretary, A. R. Walker; Treasurer, P. J. Van Trees; Chairman Plouse Committee, Walter Erkes : Library Committee, Albert Crowder; Auditor, George H. Brown. Permanent clubrooms have been established on the second floor of,the Tajo Building.
Iowa Chapter, A. I. A.—At the meeting of the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, which closed its annual session in Davenport September 19, action was taken appointing a committee to formulate a State license law regulating the practice of architecture in the State of Iowa. It is proposed to present a law similar to the
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
FOUR-YEAR COURSE. {Degree B. S. in Arch.) (Architectural engineering may be taken in lieu of advanced design, etc.)
GRADUATE YEAR. (Degree M. S. in Arch.) (Allowing specialization in design or in architectural engineering, etc.)
SPECIAL COURSE OF TWO YEARS. (Certificate.) (For qualified draughtsmen; affording option in architectural engineering.)
COMBINED COURSES in Arts and Architecture, by which A. B. and B. S. in Arch. may be taken in six years.
COLLEGE GRADUATES granted advanced standing.
SUMMER COURSES in elementary and general subjects through which advanced standing may be secured.
For full information address: DR. J. H. PENNIMAN, Dean, College Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Four-year professional courses in Architecture and in Architectural Engineering. Special courses for draftsmen and constructors. Excellent library and equipment. University fees nominal.
Department of Architecture.
W. L. PILLSBURY, Registrar, Urbana, III.
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Options in Architectural Engineering and Landscape Architecture.
College graduates and draughtsmen admitted as special students.
H. W. TYLER, Secretary,
Mass. Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
THE LAWRENCE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL
offers four-year courses of study leading to the degree of S. B. in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Anatomy and Hygiene (preparation for medical schools), Science for Teachers, and a course in General Science. For the catalogue and information, address J. L. Love, 16 University Hall, Cambridge, Mass. N. S. SHALER, Dean.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Mich.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE.
Four-year course in Architecture and in Architectural Engineering. Draftsmen and others adequately prepared are admitted as special students. For Bulletin describing work, address Dean of Department of Engineering.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, Mo.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
offers a professional four-year coume in Architecture. Admission by examination or by certificate or diploma from other schools and colleges. Draughtsmen are admitted as special students.
THE SOCIETY OF BEAUX-ARTS ARCHITECTS
has established
A FREE COURSE OF STUDY
open to draughtsmen and students of any city, modeled on the general plan pursued at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and comprising frequent problems in Orders, Design, Archaeology, etc.
For information apply to the Secretary of the Committee on Education, 3 East 33d St., New York City.
THE GEORGIAN PERIOD
PRICE, $60.00.
“The most important work on architecture yet produced in America.’’—Nation.
THE AMERICAN ARCHITECT,
12 West Fortieth St., New York
SOCIETIES
CODE OF ETHICS, B. S. A.
[In Conformity with the Best Standards of Practice, Recommended to its Members
by the Boston Society of Architects.]
Section i. No member should enter into partnership, in any form or degree, with any builder, contractor, or manufacturer.
Sect. 2. A member having any ownership in any building material, device, or invention, proposed to be used on work for which he is architect, should inform his employer of the fact of such ownership.
Sect. 3. No member should be a party to a building contract except as “owner.”
Sect. 4. No member should guarantee an estimate or contract by personal bond.
Sect. 5. It is unprofessional to offer drawings or other services on approval [and without adequate pecuniary compensation].
Sect. 6. It is unprofessional to advertise in any other way than by a notice giving name, address, profession, and office hours, and special branch (if such) of practice.
Sect. 7. It is unprofessional to make alterations of a building designed by another architect, within ten years of its completion, without ascertaining that the owner refuses to employ the original designer, or, in event of the property having changed hands, without due notice to the said designer.
Sect. 8. It is unprofessional to attempt to supplant an architect after definite steps have been taken towards his employment.
Sect. 9. It it unprofessional for a member to criticise in the public prints the professional conduct or work of another architect, except over his own name or under the authority of a professional journal.
Sect. 10. Unpaid competitive work, either private or public, is detrimental to the architectural profession. Competitions should be held only under competent professional advice. Before accepting an invitation to compete, architects should agree upon conditions acceptable to all concerned, as prior
acceptance may prevent just and desirable modifications.
Sect. it. No member should submit drawings except as an original contributor in any duly instituted competition, or to secure any work for which such a competition remains undecided.
Sect:. 12. The A. I. A. “schedule of charges” represents minimum rates for full, faithful and competent service. It is the duty of every architect to charge higher rates whenever the demand for his services will justify the increase rather than to accept work to which he cannot give proper personal attention.
Sect. 13. No member shall compete in amount of commission or offer to work for less than another, in order to secure the work.
Sect. 14. It is unprofessional to enter into competition with or to consult with an architect who has been dishonorably expelled from the “Institute” or “Society.”
Sect. 13. The assumption of the title of “Architect” should be held to mean that the bearer has the professional knowledge and natural ability needed for the proper invention, illustration, and supervision of all building operations which he may undertake.
Sect. 16. A member should so conduct his practice as to forward the cause of professional education and render all possible help to juniors, draughtsmen, and students.
Washington State Chapter, A. I. A.— The Washington State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has sent the following letter to Mrs. O. N. Soderquist and her family.
“The Washington State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects extends you their heartfelt sympathy in your great affliction. We assure you that we also mourn the loss of one who endeared himself to us all, by his genial and gentlemanly disposition.
“We have known Mr. Soderquist many years as an able, upright, and conscientious
contractor, upon whose word we could always rely, and found him in all our business transactions perfectly trustworthy. We feel the loss of such a co-worker in the upbuilding of this city and shall miss him in all future undertakings.
“As a citizen he was always alert to the best interests of the city and the common good of his fellow men.
“We fully appreciate and regret that our words cannot comfort you in your great loss and sorrow, but we wish you to know that we also partake of your sorrow and fee! that each one of us has lost a personal friend.”
St. Louis Chapter, A. L A.—At a meeting of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Tuesday, September 26, a resolution was adopted protesting against a bill in the Municipal Assembly authorizing merchants to lower and enlarge signs.
These officers were elected : E. J. Russell, President; Fred M. Mann, Vice-President; E. C. Klipstein, Secretary ; Fred Widmann, Treasurer, and Ernest Helfensteller; Jr., Director.
Los Angeles Architectural Club.—The Los Angeles Architectural Club elected the following officers: President, H. F. Withey; Vice-President, E. R. Jeffery; Secretary, A. R. Walker; Treasurer, P. J. Van Trees; Chairman Plouse Committee, Walter Erkes : Library Committee, Albert Crowder; Auditor, George H. Brown. Permanent clubrooms have been established on the second floor of,the Tajo Building.
Iowa Chapter, A. I. A.—At the meeting of the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, which closed its annual session in Davenport September 19, action was taken appointing a committee to formulate a State license law regulating the practice of architecture in the State of Iowa. It is proposed to present a law similar to the