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The Young Architects Forum (YAF), a program of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the College of Fellows (COF), is organized to address issues of particular importance to recently licensed architects.

FAQ: What is a young architect and what is an emerging professional? Young architects are architects licensed up to ten years of initial licensure, and the name does not have any relationship to age. Emerging professionals are professionals who have completed their academic studies up to the point of licensure or up to 10 years after completion of their academic studies. Although young architects are now defined as distinct from emerging professionals, many components refer to these groups similarly. For example, a local YAF group may include emerging professionals and a local Emerging Professionals Committee may include young architects.

  • 1.  Architecture Beyond the Boundaries

    Posted 12-30-2019 04:10 PM
    At A'19, a full day was devoted to Practice Innovation. Architects across the country are combining other passions and skills to move beyond the traditional boundaries of architectural practice.

    1. What is your "Architect & ____________"?
    Architect &
    2. Who do you know who is innovating in inspiring ways?

    3. What do you need to learn to take the next step to innovate your practice?

    Remember: if you want a conversation, you've got to add to it! Share your thoughts.

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    Katie Kangas AIA
    Architect
    RSP Architects
    Minneapolis MN
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  • 2.  RE: Architecture Beyond the Boundaries

    Posted 12-31-2019 05:46 PM
    I am an architectural designer and also a writer, near Baltimore, passionate for animal conservation, with particular interest in extinction-level endangered species (lemurs, orangutans, big cats).  I previously prepared a book on contemporary zoo design, and am beginning to update it with a view towards publication and use in design firms.  I have attended conferences on zoo and animal conservation, with a goal towards becoming a zoo designer!  I am currently applying for jobs with this viewpoint.
    Yours, Stephanie Lynn Gerson, Assoc. AIA, "Architectural Designer, Zoo Designer, & Writer"



    Stephanie Lynn Gerson, Assoc. AIA
    slg Designs
    Architectural Designer & Writer
    877 Oakdale Circle
    Millersville MD 21108
    802-272-5129
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  • 3.  RE: Architecture Beyond the Boundaries

    Posted 01-02-2020 06:06 AM
    I once read a book on animal psychology (for a zoo design project), while in college. I then realized how animal psychology was a very important consideration in zoo design. .Is guess I am curious to know if such is presented to play an important part in these conferences have attended. 



    Regards,

    Paul Okoye
    Nigerian licensed Architect



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  • 4.  RE: Architecture Beyond the Boundaries

    Posted 12-31-2019 05:51 PM
    Edited by Stephanie Lynn Gerson 12-31-2019 05:51 PM
    I am an architectural designer and also a writer, near Baltimore, passionate for animal conservation, with particular interest in extinction-level endangered species (lemurs, orangutans, big cats).  I previously prepared a book on contemporary zoo design, and am beginning to update it with a view towards publication and use in design firms.  I have attended conferences on zoo and animal conservation, with a goal towards becoming a zoo designer!  I am currently applying for jobs with this viewpoint.
    Yours, Stephanie Lynn Gerson, Assoc. AIA,
    "Architectural Designer, Zoo Designer, & Writer"

    Stephanie Lynn Gerson, Assoc. AIA
    slg Designs
    Architectural Designer & Writer
    877 Oakdale Circle
    Millersville MD 21108
    802-272-5129



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