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The mission of the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. The objectives of the AIA SFx are three-fold:

1. Advocate the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public.

2. Curate and disseminate the most pertinent resources and information, from the AIA & elsewhere, that benefit small firms.

3. Inform the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

Approximately 75% of all firms within the AIA are small firms (less than 10 employees), which equates to 14,459 small firms within the organization.

~26.8% = sole practitioners = 5,173

~33.5% = 1-5 employees = 6,459

~14.7% = 5-10 employees = 2,827

For context, small firms share of staff is 16.0% and share of billings is 12.0%

We need to find ways to leverage that size for collaboration and influence, just like the individual large firms do.

   

  

Newsletter Post: Neighborhood Character

  • 1.  Newsletter Post: Neighborhood Character

    Posted 04-13-2021 05:08 PM

    I just posted my latest newsletter post where I share thoughts about exploring Chinatown, pedestrian oriented cities, articles about trains, construction costs, deadly road design, and congestion pricing. I've also included design inspiration from China, and a shout out to my new employers Charrette Venture Group, and links and images of some of my personal work. Check it out here:

    Neighborhood Character


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    Lucas Gray, Assoc. AIA, SEED
    Charrette Venture Group
    Brooklyn, NY

    https://lucasgray.substack.com/
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