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AIA Policy Update: A Step Forward in Environmental Responsibility

By Kira L. Gould Hon. AIA posted 3 hours ago
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AIA Policy Update: A Step Forward in Environmental Responsibility By AIA Committee on the Environment Leadership Group The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recently made significant updates to its policy statements , underscoring the evolving role of architects in addressing climate change and environmental justice. These updates, approved by the AIA Board of Directors, emphasize the association's commitment to making a positive impact on our planet through responsible design practices. Background of the Update The AIA's policy statements serve as a public declaration of the values and beliefs held by the association. These statements ...
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Building Reuse for Climate Action: A New AIA Guide

By Kira L. Gould Hon. AIA posted 19 hours ago
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Building Reuse for Climate Action: A New AIA Practice Guide By Kelsey Wotila, AIA AIA has recently released a new practice guide: Today's Buildings for Tomorrow: Guide to Building Reuse for Climate Action . It is designed to be an essential and practical resource tailored for architects engaged in the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. Its core objective is to equip architects with practical insights to make informed decisions that maximize positive outcomes. This guide serves as a compass for navigating the complexities of building renovation projects, highlighting the logic in approaching a project (what questions should a designer ...
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COTE Book Review: The Story of Upfront Carbon by Lloyd Alter

By Lisa Richmond Hon. AIA posted 2 days ago
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NOTE: COTE will host an interview with Lloyd Alter on June 11. Registration coming soon. As a fan of Lloyd Alter 's writing, I knew his new book would be provocative. Like Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle and his excellent Substack , I expected The Story of Upfront Carbon to help me see the world in new ways. What I didn’t expect: it would be such a delight to read. The book is honest and practical, making complicated subjects accessible using simple, everyday examples. It’s not written for architects, but nonetheless offers rich systems-level thinking about decarbonizing the built environment. This is a sophisticated ...
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COTE Network Update

By Bunny Tucker AIA posted 2 days ago
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COTE Network Update By Bunny Tucker, AIA, CPHD The COTE Network will host its second quarterly call of the year on Tuesday May 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET. The discussion, titled “New Chapters, Old Chapters, and Everything In Between” will focus on the work taking place in various regions. Join us for case studies from AIA South Carolina COTE ( Mason Malsegna ), AIA Indiana COTE ( Daniel Overbey, Joe Yount, Reva Derhammer ), AIA San Antonio COTE ( Benjamin Rosas, Sandra Montalbo) , and AIA Philly COTE ( Roshni Krishnan, Katherine Urbaniak, Danielle Fleischmann). Group discussions will focus on big questions that COTE Chapters are facing: How to increase ...
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2024 AIA Hill Day

By Robin Leigh Ziegenbalg Puttock AIA posted 2 days ago
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I lived in the Washington, DC region for 25 years. I am humbled to admit that during all those years, I never visited any of my elected federal officials in person…and they all worked less than 6 miles from my home. It took a move to Atlanta, GA, and my new incoming chair role on the National AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Leadership Group to get me to Capitol Hill to advocate for what I care about. AIA’s Hill Day is part of the National AIA’s Annual Leadership Summit, formerly known as Grassroots. It is an opportunity for architects and allied professionals in leadership roles within the AIA to come together, network and, most importantly, learn ...
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Climate Justice and Disaster Recovery

By Nikolaus T. Remus AIA posted 2 days ago
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When architects engage in disaster recovery efforts, technical expertise gets the most attention for how we can contribute to the process. This is no accident; AIA's Safety Assessment Program (SAP) prepares architects to participate in rapid building assessment in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. These efforts are vital to helping local governments understand the magnitude of a disaster, where to prioritize their efforts, and determine if residents can return to their homes. I don't think it's a stretch to say that every architect participating in disaster recovery immediately thinks ...
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JOIN COTE: Apply this spring for the national Leadership Group

By Kira L. Gould Hon. AIA posted 3 days ago
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JOIN COTE: Apply this spring for the national Leadership Group If you have been in the COTE community for a while, or are new to our tent, perhaps it’s time to think about applying to the national Leadership Group of COTE, an AIA Knowledge Community (since 1990). What does the COTE Leadership Group do? This group of 12 people shape and shepherd tend to COTE’s flagship programs, the COTE Top Ten Awards (since 1997) and the AIA/ACSA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition … as well as guiding knowledge development, collaborating with other climate groups at AIA (2030 Working Group, materials groups, the Resilience and Adaptation Group, and ...
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Designed for Beauty and Performance: Celebrate the 2023 AIA / ACSA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition Recipients

By Karen Robichaud posted 5 days ago
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By Karen Robichaud , Strategic Communications Consultant Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 AIA / ASCA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition ! Last August, ACSA and AIA announced the 2023 entries from the student competition , selected from studio projects from architecture schools throughout the United States and Canada. Like in years past, this crop of awardees submitted a stellar array of projects, from a cancer support center aimed at addressing health disparities of Native American communities to a reef research and teaching facility and several others. What struck me about the entries and the jury comments, was that what makes ...
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Design the Future Podcast: Janice Barnes

By Kira L. Gould Hon. AIA posted 7 days ago
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For our latest episode, we (Lindsay Baker and Kira Gould) had a conversation with Janice Barnes, Ph.D. She is founder of Climate Adaptation Partners. She uses her training in architecture and organizational behavior to help clients understand risks and evaluate adaptation pathways and link these to design and financing options. She works at the intersection of climate change, design, and public health and uses the inviting question “how might we?” to frame her work. We talked with Janice about her advocacy and education work, her current client and project work, and more. "Climate adaptation," she says, "is part of design. We have a professional obligation ...
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COTE's Guide to AIA24, the AIA Conference on Architecture

By Kira L. Gould Hon. AIA posted 8 days ago
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COTE’s Guide to AIA24: June 5-8 in Washington, DC The AIA Conference on Architecture ( AIA24 ) is coming up soon! The COTE Leadership Group and many COTE volunteers and members of the COTE Network of chapters are looking forward to the conference as an opportunity to connect and learn with many of you in the COTE community who may be planning to attend. There are some changes this year, about which you may have heard. The 2024 chair of COTE, Michelle Amt, FAIA, mentioned in her chair letter in COTE news (March/April 2024) that, in addition to COTE Top Ten winners not being announced on Earth Day (as they have been since ...
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AIA24: Don't Miss Out on Historic Resources Committee events and More at Washington D.C.'s Architecture conference

By Luz Angela Toro Acuna Intl. Assoc. AIA posted 8 days ago
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Calling all AIA24 attendees! Washington D.C. is gearing up for a landmark event in architecture and design, and you won't want to miss it. This year's AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24) is bringing together the brightest minds in AEC for four power-packed days (June 5-8) Be sure to mark your calendar for the official HRC event, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. AIA24 boasts a lineup of incredible sessions designed to inspire, educate, and connect you with the future of design. This is your chance to dive deep into the latest trends, network with industry leaders, and discover innovative solutions to today's most pressing challenges. ...
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Melinda Avila-Torio—A Calling for Compassion

By Megan Lorian Crites AIA posted 14 days ago
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A Calling for Compassion Melinda Avila-Torio, NCIDQ, RID, CHID, CASP, LEED ® AP, IIDA, is an interior designer, focused on the full spectrum of senior living design. She is an active board member with the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community. She also serves on the board for the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers. Additionally, she is on the Mentoring Committee with the Women in Healthcare Georgia Chapter. Melinda is a first generation Filipino and was born in Japan. When she was young, her family relocated to Philadelphia, then relocated again to Virginia Beach due to her father’s service in the Navy. Melinda’s career path was inspired ...
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Research-related content at AIA24

By Emma Tucker posted 22 days ago
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If you are coming to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24) this year (June 5-8 in Washington, DC), there is an official PMKC event plus many more great sessions on the topic of research to consider! PMKC events Thursday: Practice, Present & Future: PM Luncheon EV213 | 11:30am-1pm | $95 Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, winner of the AIA Gold Medal, will set the tone at this luncheon exploring practice and career in the 21st century. The founder of Chicago-based Ross Barney architects has won 220+ awards over more than four decades of practice, continuing the Windy City's storied heritage of trailblazing architects. ...
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CCA-related content at AIA24

By Emma Tucker posted 22 days ago
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If you are coming to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24) this year (June 5-8 in Washington, DC), there is an official CCA workshop plus many more great sessions to consider! CCA events Wednesday: Architects in Work Boots WE104 | 9:30am-12pm | 2.5 LUs Do you know how to lead a project through construction contract administration? To have a successful project, you need an understanding of how this phase is managed. This workshop will provide strategic management insights and will present case studies to empower you to chart your career path. Learn more > Wednesday: Strategies to Mitigate CA Liability ...
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April Letter from the Chair - Jason Larrison, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 23 days ago
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It has been a pleasure being a part of the Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC) leadership these past four years and it is my honor to be the committee chair this year. The greatest enjoyment I receive comes from collaboration with my fellow committee members and other like-minded design professionals. We have been collaborating on a couple of major opportunities to engage with others this spring and I hope you will be joining us. ​​​​​​​ For the second year in a row, RUDC member Rex Cabaniss, AIA is involved in building a panel program that qualifies for a learning unit. This year, he is moderating a panel on the changing roles downtowns, suburbs, neighborhoods, ...
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Project delivery at AIA24

By Emma Tucker posted 27 days ago
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If you are coming to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24) this year (June 5-8 in Washington, DC), there is an official PDKC event plus many more great sessions to consider! PDKC events Friday: Project Delivery Open Forum EV311 | 10-11:30am What is your vision for the future of project delivery systems and how does it align with the forces at work? Traditional roles and relationships are transforming at an unprecedented pace in the ever-evolving design and construction industry—and project delivery systems are at the nexus of these transformations. In this critically important and timely forum, Project Delivery ...
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Technology content at AIA24

By Emma Tucker posted 28 days ago
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If you are coming to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24) this year (June 5-8 in Washington, DC), there are a couple official TAP events plus many more great sessions to consider! TAP events Wednesday: TAP Symposium at AIA24 TAP100 | 9am-4pm | 4.75 LUs | $99 There's no denying the growing presence of artificial intelligence in our industry. This event will examine how technology is reshaping the industry and illuminate ways these advancements can enhance your practice. Keynote presentations from leading experts will delve into topics such as the integration of AI in the design process, the impact of digital ...
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Practice content at AIA24

By Emma Tucker posted 28 days ago
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If you are coming to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24) this year (June 5-8 in Washington, DC), there is an official PMKC event plus many more great sessions to consider! PMKC events Thursday: Practice, Present & Future: PM Luncheon EV213 | 11:30am-1pm | $95 Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, winner of the AIA Gold Medal, will set the tone at this luncheon exploring practice and career in the 21st century. The founder of Chicago-based Ross Barney architects has won 220+ awards over more than four decades of practice, continuing the Windy City's storied heritage of trailblazing architects. Like Ross Barney, today's ...
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April Climate Action Events!

By Lisa M. Ferretto AIA posted 29 days ago
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Climate Action + Equity Events! A listing of events, webinars, deadlines, etc. that may be of interest to those working for Climate Action and Equity! To return to full monthly list, click here . AIAU An Introduction to the AIA Framework for Design Excellence (Free till end of 2024!) Propel your practice’s success with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence—the defining 10 principles of design excellence in the 21st century. In this introductory course, you will learn the origin, evolution, and significance of each of the framework’s principles and examine how they advance progress toward a zero-carbon, ...
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Climate Action Events!

By Lisa M. Ferretto AIA posted 29 days ago
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Climate Action + Equity Events! A listing of events, webinars, deadlines, etc. that may be of interest to those working for Climate Action and Equity! 2024 > April > March > February > January
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