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.
Historic Preservation and Sustainable Design in the Etruscan Hill Towns of Central Italy: May 6-16, 2020. 36 AIA-approved HSW Credits. 2 spots left.
Please see program summary booklet attached for details and costs and at https://www.civitainstitute.org/1754/current-programs.html . In collaboration with the nonprofit Civita Institute, this "deep dive" 10-day program is being offered once again May 6-16, 2020 and will focus on architectural/cultural preservation, sustainability, seismic innovations and modern design interventions in a series of vibrant Etruscan hill towns of central Italy. Participants will connect with local architects, engineers and citizens in exploring important preservation work and experience the architecture, art, food and wine culture of the world heritage hill towns of Assisi, Perugia, Tarquinia, Orvieto, Pienza, Cortona and Siena, in addition to Civita di Bagnoregio. This small group program has very limited capacity. You can also email programs@civitainstitute.org if interested in learning more.
Stephen J. Day, AIA
Stephen Day Architecture PLLC
Skinner Building
1326 Fifth Avenue, Suite 650
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel and Fax 206.625.1511
Mobile 206.660.1264
email Stephen@stephendayarchitecture.com
www.stephendayarchitecture.com