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Who We Are

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.

   

  

  • 1.  Climate change

    Posted 09-29-2021 02:51 PM

    The AIA Trust is cosponsoring this webinar with Victor insurance which you may find of interest - free to AIA members and 1 HSW credit is offered. Check it out!

    Taking the Lead to Address Climate Change

    October 18, 2021; 1 PM – 2 PM ET

    Extreme climate variability means design firms must respond with solutions and take the lead in adapting the built world to climate change while mitigating worsening impacts. With power and responsibility comes risk. The pace of developments, the changing regulatory/policy landscape, the costs for integrating new systems, materials, and technologies– all require significant time and due diligence. This program will discuss the challenges that professionals face, strategies for managing risks, and the support professional liability insurance provides while they provide innovative solutions to address the changing climate. Registration is free of charge to all AIA members and attendees will receive 1 HSW/LU AIA Continuing Education Credits.

    Register

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    Ann Casso Hon. AIA
    Executive Director, AIA Trust
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington DC
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