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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.

   

  

  • 1.  AIA|DC SFx Reception at AIA24

    Posted 10 days ago

    Are you traveling to DC this June for the A'24 Conference?  Connect with other SFx'ers from other parts of the country on Thursday, 6 June.  Our local SFx committee is hosting a happy hour and meetup at Square 134 Architects from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Located at 1432 K Street NW, the office is a short 15-minute walk / 5 minute bike or scooter ride from the Washington Convention Center.  Our partners at ATG and Azek are generously co-sponsoring the event, providing libations and treats.  Local breweries Right Proper and DC Brau are contributing beverages to make sure a good time is had by all.

    To register, we request a $10 fee, the entirety of which is a donation to the Washington Architectural Foundation.  Please use the link below to signup:

    AIA|DC SFx Reception | DAC



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    Will Teass AIA
    Teass\Warren Architects
    Washington DC
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