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Announcements

Latest residential firm trends

The AIA's Home Design Trends Survey is a recognized source of emerging trends in residential design and business conditions at residential firms. The latest release shows induction cooking appliances and how concealed lighting grew in popularity. As for business conditions, project billings, inquires, and design contracts showed weakness in Q4.Learn more >

Stop the Clock campaign   

AIA celebrates the recent decision by the Board of Directors of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for retiring the “rolling clock” to architecture licensure.

But we need your help!

Please use the social media assets linked here to create awareness and collect the stories from individuals affected by the rolling clock to ensure this effort is standardized across all jurisdictions.

Opportunity to share AIA member stories 

AIA is excited to announce the new “Future Focused” video series. This new series shares the stories of women, men, and firm leaders.

Call for proposals/submissions

AIA Trust Component Grants program 

The AIA Trust Component Grants Program officially opened on January 1 and grant guidelines are posted. The deadline for completed applications to be received by the AIA Trust for consideration is the close of business on Monday, April 3. Congratulations again to all of the 2022 recipients! We’re very excited to do this annually with the generous support of Victor. Learn more and submit here >

2023 Component matching scholarship grant program  

Does your component or charitable foundation offer architecture student scholarships? Get matching grant funding assistance from AIA through the 2023 Component Matching Scholarship Grant Program.  Detailed eligibility criteria apply.

AIA Trustee position for 2024 

The AIA Trust is in search of a candidate interested in serving AIA members and components over a five-year term. If you know of members who might be interested in volunteering their time and expertise to consult over our offerings and help make the AIA Trust the best member benefit it can be please encourage them to apply. Learn more and submit here >

Honors & Awards needs jurors  

Honors & Awards is seeking jurors for our people-based and project-based awards. Please submit your application here. And, as always, several awards are now open for submissions. Visit the Honors & Awards page for more information.

WLS 2023 call for proposals open 

Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) is coming to Boston, September 14-16, 2023, and is looking for fresh, inspiring, and empowering content. This premier event brings together the industry’s largest network of diverse women who are breaking down barriers, making themselves visible, and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. The call for proposals is open! Submissions are due by April 7, 2023. Learn more and submit here >

Webinars

AIAU webinar: Help firms embrace climate action  

Join us for an upcoming webinar So You Want to Build a Climate-Minded Architectural Practice on March 28 at 12pm ET. Hear from key sustainability and climate professionals in the industry as they take us through AIA's Climate Action Business Playbook and its strategies for transforming practice and integrating climate action in the design process. Learn more and register here >

News from National

Firm billings for January 2023  

AIA's Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction, is available to AIA members for free. Architecture firm billings remained soft in January with a score of 49.3. Only 7% of firms reported currently having billings from international projects; large firms being the most likely to pursue international projects. Learn more >

Opportunity to share AIA Member stories 

AIA is excited to announce the new “Future Focused” video series. This new series shares the stories of women, men, & firm leaders who are elevating women & changing the profession. The first set of videos are ready for release now. Check them out below and join us in celebrating these inspiring AIA members.

The A'23 Alumni, Component, & Affiliate event submission site is open  

The AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 is in San Francisco at Moscone Center on June 7–10. 
If you are making your own arrangements at an offsite location and want your event listed in the schedule, please submit the information by April 30.  Learn more here >

Call for proposals/submissions

Volunteer at AIA  

Do you know a few great candidates to participate in accreditation team visits? NAAB and AIA are looking for volunteers interested in architecture education and developing their leadership skills.
Learn more and apply here >

Healthcare Design Awards 2023 

The Healthcare Design Awards showcase the best of health care building design, health care planning, and health care design-oriented research. The awards highlight the trends in health care facilities and the future direction of these facilities. Submissions are due by March 17 at 5pm ET. Learn more >

WLS 2023 call for proposals open 

Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) is coming to Boston, September 14-16, 2023, and is looking for fresh, inspiring, and empowering content. This premier event brings together the industry’s largest network of diverse women who are breaking down barriers, making themselves visible, and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. The call for proposals is open! Submissions are due by April 7, 2023. Learn more and submit here >

2023-2024 Tuttle and GMZ Fellowships 

The AIA Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) and the Foundation for Health Environments Research (FHER) offer fellowship opportunities for health facility planning and design. The Tuttle Fellowship supports graduate students, while the GMZ Fellowship supports doctoral and master’s students, junior faculty, and emerging professionals. Applications are due by April 10. Learn more and register here >

Events

PDC Summit 2023 

The PDC Summit brings together thousands working in all disciplines of health care planning, design and construction to learn, network and discover ways to create value for the health care built environment. The field comes together to share their findings, challenges and best practices to advance safe and trusted health care. Professionals from every stage of their careers can benefit from sessions, networking and solutions.
Learn more and register here >

2023 CAE Spring Conference-Pathways to Opportunity  

Join CAE, March 22-25, as we explore a range of educational and civic projects that profoundly impact the communities they serve by creating thoughtful and innovative environments. We celebrate the unique and diverse history of Dallas and Fort Worth, and the cities that connect and surround them. Earn 16.25 LU (12.25LU/HSW). Learn more and register here >

2023 COD New Orleans-The Authenticity of Place 

Join us for the first AIA Conference on Design for 2023, March 23-25, in New Orleans. This event will highlight one of America’s most unique cities, with its rich diverse history; vibrant music, arts and food culture. It is a place - and a circumstance that has routinely inspired some of the nation’s most highly recognized architecture. Earn 21 LU (16 LU/HSW) by attending the event. Learn more and register here >

Webinars

An Integrated Approach to Planning the New Austin State Hospital 

On March 21, the Academy of Architecture for Healthcare is hosting a session that will look at how the redevelopment of the former Austin State Hospital campus provides an opportunity for academic engagement in the clinical process, implements a continuum of care, and offers opportunities for mental health partnerships in the heart of Austin, Texas. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Learn more and register here >

Insurance and Bonds for Construction Project Owners  

On March 27, explore how you can implement programs within your organization that help to attract, support and advance women. Earn 1 AIA LU credit. Learn more and register here >

Stop the Clock—Campaign to retire the ARE® Rolling Clock

 

Share your story. How has the rolling clock impacted you?

The American Institute of Architects celebrates the recent decision by the Board of Directors of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for retiring the “rolling clock” to architecture licensure.

Extenuating life circumstances―from financial pressures to pay student loans to family care obligations of many first-generation college graduates, coupled with lived experiences―has led to the ARE® five-year rolling clock becoming a barrier for some along the pathway to architecture licensure. NCARB analysis reveals this has had disproportionate effects on women and people from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

AIA supports stopping the rolling clock to advance a more inclusive future for the architecture profession.

But we need your help!

Share your story of how you have been affected by the rolling clock on your journey to licensure. AIA looks forward to working with NCARB and the AIA Component network to collect and share those stories to ensure this effort is standardized across all jurisdictions. Make sure to use #AIAstc and #stcMyStory!

Share your story >