News from National 8.27.2020

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Webinar: Transformation of hospital design after a disaster or unforeseen event
September 8, 11am-12pm Pacific

This session will explore the evolution of resilient hospital design, from the development of the pavilion plan by Florence Nightingale to the impact of Hurricane Katrina on ICU evacuation. We will also review the global response in hospital design for COVID-19 as well as future challenges for the profession. Earn 1 AIA LU.
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Webinar: AIA K-12 Initiatives new resources
September 10, 11am-12pm

K-12 resources will be available to AIA components this coming fall. Please take the time to register for our first K-12 Initiatives webinar, where we will introduce the AIA problem-based lesson guides and Build The Block design thinking role-playing game. Learn More and Register

Webinar: Incorporating sustainability into projects
September 24, 11am-12pm

Join us as we explore various risk considerations for sustainable projects. Learn how the AIA Sustainable Projects Exhibit can help manage these risks and facilitate the provision of sustainability services and achieve sustainability goals on a project. Earn 1 HSW LU. Learn More and Register

Webinar: How the real estate industry created housing segregation
September 14, 9am-10am Pacific

Learn how policies like racial deed restrictions, homeowner associations, and redlining maps transformed America in ways that continue to impact marginalized communities today. Earn 1 AIA LU.
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AVAILABLE NOW FROM AIA

Design Assist vs. Delegated Design

“Delegated Design, Design Assist, and Informal Involvement,” a joint white paper by the AIA and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), is now available. This resource explores commonly used terms that design professionals and the construction industry can adopt. Read the White Paper

How to host a virtual firm roundtable

Firm leaders consistently say networking is a crucial source of knowledge and resources for their practice, with many looking to their local AIA chapter to provide networking opportunities. The AIA Center for Practice (CFP) has developed a virtual roundtable toolkit with platform reviews and nine roundtables sessions with CE pre-approved LUs to mobilize firm leadership and emerging professionals further. Learn More

Architects in Action 2020: Coffee and Conversation

Yanitza Brongers Marrero, AIA grew up in Puerto Rico and attended what was then the only architecture school on the island; she was one of just 60 students accepted that year. Now she is the Principal and Director of Housing Studio at Moody Nolan focusing on designing unique living spaces people are proud to call home. She was the first Hispanic President of AIA Columbus in 2019 and embraced one of AIA Columbus's strategic goals: to push for diversity and to ensure that design is inclusive and addresses multiple perspectives.

Patri Acevedo, AIA, NOMA is a Market Leader for JLG Architects. An engaged and passionate civic leader, Patri is the immediate past President of AIA South Dakota and serves as an At-Large Member in the AIA National Strategic Council where she is a co-convener in the Rural Agenda study area.

Please join us to on Tuesday, August 25th  from 3-4pm EST to learn more about how architects can play a huge role in creating livable cities through thoughtful planning while being mindful of social, economic, political, and climate issues on every project.

AIA 2020 Policy Platform

A message from Timothy Hawk, FAIA
Chair, AIA Government Advocacy Committee

As a fellow architect and chair of the AIA Government Advocacy Committee (GAC), I am excited to finally share with you the 2020 AIA Policy Platform ! This Policy Platform serves as a statement on AIA's policy priorities for the final U.S. presidential candidates and administration. The AIA is launching this Policy Platform in an effort to better define our advocacy priorities for the next administration and Congress, and to ensure that AIA's voice is heard.

This is the first time that AIA has provided a Policy Platform to the major presidential candidates, Congress, and other policymakers. AIA was very intentional in formulating a singular platform statement, rather than a partisan one. We hope that this will encourage members of all political parties to reach across the aisle to better address the growing needs in the built environment and beyond. I think we can all agree that the acrimony in Washington continues to stifle productivity and progress. 

AIA has already shared its Policy Platform with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC). The Policy Platform focuses on three key areas: the economy (infrastructure), climate action, and healthy and equitable communities.

It is critical to note that the AIA GAC worked with AIA Knowledge Communities, component executives, and leadership to establish the parameters and substance for this Platform. If you find the AIA 2020 Policy Platform as inspiring as I do, please feel free to share it with your friends and colleagues. AIA will also be working with interested component leaders to further distribute this to state and municipal leaders.   

Finally, it is more important than ever that we, as architects, exercise our right to vote. If you would like to register to vote or request an absentee ballot, please go to the AIA's Voter Registration Center. You will find information about the candidates, absentee voting, early voting, and more.

In the meantime, be safe and be well.

Thank you,

Timothy Hawk, FAIA
Chair, AIA Government Advocacy Committee