AIA updates the Framework for Design Excellence

New updates to AIA’s premier design resource aims to create a built environment that is healthy, resilient, equitable, and zero carbon.

This represents the “highest principles of architecture,” according to Allison Anderson, FAIA, 2022, chair, Framework for Design Excellence task group on the Committee on Climate Action and Design Excellence.  The Framework acts as a set of questions architects can ask of themselves or their clients to result in better buildings.  

New Oregon Architects

Passing the Architectural Registration Examination and becoming a licensed architect is a significant achievement. It signifies that an architect is skilled in and committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and is a significant personal milestone for those that become licensed. 

Congratulations to the following architects newly licensed in Oregon between April 1 and June 30, 2023. 

Lauren Antolin
Bradley Demeyer
Elizabeth Feltz
Colton Groves
Ellen Hassett
Emily Hayden
Daniel Houghton, AIA
Molly Jacobs, AIA
Nathan Korol, AIA
Andrew Nguyen
Franklin Potts
Jacob Resler
Grayson Schoenbine
Ekaterina Siemoneit, AIA
Robert Smith
Kenya Tichenor, AIA
Maxwell Yousey

We would love to do more to spotlight the newest Oregon licensees! Firms, if one or more of your staff has recently become licensed, we encourage you to share their story on social media and tag AIA Oregon, so we can spread the news! We are active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Call to Fellowship

The 2024 AIA Fellowship Cycle is now open

Fellows of the Institute are licensed AIA members who have maintained their membership for 10 consecutive years. First, we would like to thank you for your continued membership. We’d also like to invite you to participate in our uniquely-tailored AIA Oregon Fellowship Prep Series, where AIAO supports the your process with feedback, refinement, and review before you make application.

Fellowship is extended to those who meet the criteria for elevation in any one of these 6 object areas: