News from National

Next to Lead inaugural cohort announced

Next to Lead, a pilot program in AIA association leadership, has launched its first cohort of “Visionaries.” In November, the group begins monthly online educational sessions, followed by project work in 2023. Reach out to congratulate the new cohort and show your support at upcoming events like Grassroots!
Learn more >

A regional tour of climate risks

Join a climate scientist and developers of the US Climate Resilience Toolkit for a look at the expected climate risks for your region. We will introduce strategies for integrating climate risk into your design process during ten sessions, one for each National Climate Assessment region. Learn more >

EDspaces

This year's Certified Association Executive (CAE) fall conference is held at EDspaces—a dynamic classroom for architects, designers, administrators, and facilities managers in Pittsburgh. At EDspaces you'll partake in interactive workshops and sessions, tour inspiring facilities, and network with leaders determined to improve and transcend educational design norms. Register now >

The Climate of Public Architecture symposium

The Public Architects (PA) Knowledge Community is pleased to announce an in-person symposium that brings together practitioners and AEC industry professionals to discuss the critical issues facing the profession and environment. We are seeking presentations that will help establish an ambitious agenda for PA practice for 2022 and beyond. Submit by November 15. Submit now >

Design for energy

This session outlines a range of approaches design teams can apply to projects, from simple rules-of-thumb followed in every project to deep-dive analytical tools appropriate for the most challenging specialty projects—science labs. Earn 1 LU/HSW. Learn more >

CODAsummit: Art, Technology, and Place

CODAworx, the hub of the commissioned art economy, is a driving force in large-scale public art, often associated with architectural commissions. The upcoming CODAsummit, November 10-12 in Scottsdale, Ariz., will highlight the intersection of Art, Technology, and Place. This year’s online exhibition and webinars have attracted a broad audience of architects and allied members, and with your help, we could draw more.
Learn more >

News from National

7th Annual AIA Film Challenge Awards Ceremony

Join us at 6:30 PM EST on October 21 to celebrate the AIA Film Challenge 2021 winning films, which will be announced live! We’ll also be recognizing our wonderful finalists, watching powerful films, hearing from AIA leadership, and more. Register now >

Apply to be our small firm state representative

The Small Firm Exchange’s annual call for volunteers is open until October 31. We are looking for volunteers who want to be a catalyst for change and positively impact the architecture profession. Given the dissolution of AIA regions, we are developing a network of state representatives to serve as liaisons —delivering small firm resources to chapters and sharing your state’s small firm concerns with AIA national. Are you a connector? Apply today >

Firm billings for August 2021

AIA's Architecture Billings Index is a recognized leading indicator for nonresidential construction and is available to AIA members for free. August’s index reported another month of strong business conditions, with an ABI score of 55.6. Nearly two thirds of firms also indicated that their office has fully reopened. Learn more >

Building a better world: How architects help their communities pre- and post-disaster

Following the release of the 4th edition of the AIA Disaster Assistance Handbook, this free course provides an overview of the four phases of disaster management. It also explains how architects assist local efforts in responding to, recovering from, preparing for, and mitigating disaster events in their communities.
Register now >

Submit to the Small Project Design Awards

The Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community welcomes submissions to the annual Small Project Award program. This program highlights the value and design excellence architects provide, regardless of the project's limited size and budget. Deadline: November 15. Submit now >

Disaster assistance: How architects can help

Three expert contributors to AIA’s Disaster Assistance Handbook, which just released its fourth edition, share their experiences and advice for architects wanting to lend a hand before and after a disaster. Learn more >

Women in Leadership Summit (WLS) 2021 virtual AIAU courses

Join us on October 19 and November 16 as AEC recruiter Nancy Horne and career coach, Mia Scharphie, join forces to deliver two career-changing webinars to help you get what you want out of your career. The first session, "Seeking a Mid-Career Change or New Path? Strategies from an AEC Recruiter," is on October 19, 2021, at 3:00 PM EST. Register for both sessions now >

Mayors and architects join forces on sustainability and equity

The U.S. Conference of Mayors vows to partner with architects on two of the most crucial issues of our time.

New policies approved by the United States Conference of Mayors put the built environment front and center. In three resolutions approved at its annual conference in September, the nation’s mayors formalized new commitments to pursue climate and equity priorities, while recognizing the value of partnering with architects.