News From National

Announcements

Call for Nominations for 2023 candidates   

Candidates interested in elected national office (First Vice President or Treasurer or the At-large Director) position on the Board of Directors have until Monday, February 6, 5pm ET to declare their intent (prior to The Leadership Summit). The 2023 Annual Meeting page has all the needed information, including roles and responsibilities for these positions.

COTE Leaders – Join the next Network Call  

If your component has a Committee on the Environment, please check that your leaders are joining our quarterly calls. The next one is February 7 at 2pm ET. Save the dates for the May 2, August 1, and November 7). Network calls are a great way for COTE leaders to connect and hear updates from other components. Email cote@aia.orgfor the invite. 

Events

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots)  

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots) event officially starts on Tuesday, February 14 at 2pm and ends on Friday, February 17 by 12pm at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Register and book your hotel to reserve your spot!  Learn more >

Webinars

The Future of Cities AIAU series  

Globally, a host of cascading crises from climate change to housing, and health to inequality, is dramatically affecting communities. Join us for a series of webinars on key issues facing our communities and the role of design leadership in achieving global goals. Learn more and register here >

Future Proofing the Destination  

Explore ways to listen, and learn from trends and culture, with an eye toward adaptability for everything from master plan to retail footprints, from touchpoints to memorable moments in this discussion hosted by the Retail and Entertainment Knowledge Community (REKC) on February 8. Earn 1 AIA LU credit.
Learn more and register >

Nature at the Center: A Case Study for Integrating Biophilic Design in a Dialysis Clinic  

On February 14, the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is hosting a webinar to learn how biophilic design strategies can be implemented in a variety of settings and projects, linking research to the built environment, and allowing for architecture to take a more active role in the health and well-being of occupants. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Learn more and register >

Insurance and Bonds as Risk Management Tools for Construction Project Owners 

On February 23, join us to learn more about the types of insurance coverages and bonds you should consider for each construction project. Learn more and register here >

Help your community after a disaster 

One of the best ways architects can support communities after a disaster is serving as building evaluators through the Safety Assessment Program (SAP)Training Program. This training is the standard of certification, providing leadership, advocacy, and training to architects who are interested in volunteering their professional skills in times of crisis. Sign up for one of four sessions.  Learn more and register here >

News From National

Announcements

Call for Nominations for 2023 candidates   

Candidates interested in elected national office (First Vice President or Treasurer or the At-large Director) position on the Board of Directors have until Monday, February 6, 5pm ET to declare their intent (prior to The Leadership Summit). The 2023 Annual Meeting page has all the needed information, including roles and responsibilities for these positions.

Firm billings for November 2022    

AIA's Architecture Billings Index, a leading nonresidential construction indicator, is free to AIA members. Architecture firm billings softened further in November with a score of 46.6. Despite this, firms remain optimistic about 2023, with 63% expecting it to be good to a great year for their firm.  Learn more >

Events

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots)  

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots) event officially starts on Tuesday, February 14 at 2pm and ends on Friday, February 17 by 12pm at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Register and book your hotel to reserve your spot!  Learn more >

Webinars

Join HRC for the 2023 Taliesin Colloquium     

Learn more about the evolution of preservation standards and guidelines. This Colloquium will take a deep dive into the global issues that preservationists face today and the Standards and Guidelines that have been the backbone of our practice. Earn 11.25 LU/HSWs. Discounted early bird registration closes 1/13. 
Register now >  

Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA Inaugurated; Hart, Pugh Complete HBCU Visits

Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA Inaugurated

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) inaugurated Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, as its 99th president.

“The AIA is a window that looks towards a brighter, more sustainable, and equitable future for the profession,” said AIA 2023 President Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA. “As AIA President, I will strive to ensure that AIA embraces diversity, responsiveness, and is a better reflection of the society we serve and what is best about being an architect.” Read More>>

Hart, Pugh Complete HBCU Visits

In 2022, former AIA President Dan Hart, FAIA and NOMA President Jason Pugh, AIA visited the seven NAAB-Accredited Architecture programs at U.S historically black college and universities (HBCUs).

“We knew visiting the HBCU’s together would benefit each of our associations in terms of awareness, and might be helpful to the schools, but I was not prepared for the energy and optimism I felt on each campus,” said Dan Hart. Read More>>