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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: Taking A Different Path

  • 1.  Newsletter Post: Taking A Different Path

    Posted 03-24-2021 04:20 PM
    Hello AIA Friends and Colleagues,

    I just posted the latest addition of my newsletter (you can subscribe here by the way: https://lucasgray.substack.com/), where I share a bit about my background in architecture, some design inspiration, recommended articles and books I've been reading, and a shout out to Architechie. Read it here:
    Taking A Different Path
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    Taking A Different Path
    There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture. There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a better built environment.
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    If you have any recommendations on great people doing great things that I should features in the newsletter please let me know. I'm always looking to highlight the amazing work being done in the world. Also, please subscribe and share the newsletter with your friends and colleagues. Thank you!

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    Lucas Gray Assoc. AIA, SEED
    Brooklyn, NY

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