Category Archives: Thoughts

Thinking of You

2020 has asked us all to stop and appreciate our health, our families, and our community. We have had to see the silver lining in all of it: integration of new technology, need for creativity, slowing down of time, and the kindness of others. In lieu of cards and gifts this year, we are making a donation to…

Spring 2012 Newsletter

MSA tapped for Unique Energy Saving Contract 7.35 Million Capital Improvement Project OK's at Zero Cost to Taxpayers An exciting, multi-million dollar capital improvement project - under the auspices of Michael Shilale Architects, LLP (MSA), a growing New City, NY architectural engineering firm - is about to begin construction in Rockland County. The energy efficiency capital…

Dilbert vs Kermit the Frog

Dilbert vs Kermit the Frog Originally published in the Sept/Oct 2010 edition newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Westchester Mid-Hudson Chapter. By Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED August 22, 2010 I don't mind being criticized by clients, contractors, building inspectors, and planning board members, but when a cartoonist starts throwing some punches, I have to…

AIA – the voice of the architectural profession just became stronger.

AIA - the voice of the architectural profession just became stronger. Originally published in the 2007 newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Westchester Mid-Hudson Chapter. by Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED - November 2007 If AIA is the “voice” of the profession, what is it that we are saying? Lots of things if you look at…

President’s Viewpoint – Post Occupancy Evaluation and Design Guidelines

President's Viewpoint - Post Occupancy Evaluation and Design Guidelines Originally published in the 2006 newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Westchester Mid-Hudson Chapter. by Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED - December 2006 If someone were to do a post-occupancy evaluation of my year as president of AIAWMH, what would they find? Did we satisfy our membership?…