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The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community (TAP) serves as a resource for AIA members, the profession, and the public in the deployment of computer technology in the practice of architecture. TAP leaders monitor the development of computer technology and its impact on architecture practice and the entire building life cycle, including design, construction, facility management, and retirement or reuse.

    

  • 1.  What does TAP mean to me?

    Posted 10-26-2021 12:24 PM
    As I approach the end of my first year of serving on the TAP Leadership Group, I want to encourage all of you to apply. Our industry is in the midst of a digital transformation that lags behind other industries. Our ability to catch up, implement new technology and better serve our clients relies on grassroots efforts that can advocate for the change we as architects not only desire, but need to survive. I see AIA TAP as a means to learn about what our community needs, and work with the Leadership Group to devise strategies to enact change. 

    In addition, AIA TAP serves as a great forum to expose our community to what's coming next via events such as the Buildings Connection Congress. The ability to learn, unlearn and relearn is critical to understanding all of the new information regarding project delivery. The better informed we are, the better placed we will be to implement what is necessary to improve our process.

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    Joel Martineau Assoc. AIA
    Senior Business Solutions Analyst
    Stantec
    Washington DC
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  • 2.  RE: What does TAP mean to me?

    Posted 10-27-2021 06:10 PM
    Joel, it may be an American acronym so thanks for your patience if it is, however, for the rest of us what is the TAP acronym short for?  I assume Technology Architectural Progress?

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    Andrew Dwight
    Designer/BIM manager AAD Build
    BDM RubySketch
    Sydney Australia
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  • 3.  RE: What does TAP mean to me?

    Posted 10-27-2021 11:03 PM
    Andrew,
    TAP is for Technology in Architectural Practice - one of AIA's Knowledge Communities.  I have attended TAP's annual Building Connections Congress for several years, always enlightening.  Might be a long haul from Sydney to Washington, DC - believe most of the presentations will be recorded and available for viewing.

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    Edmond Gauvreau, FAIA
    Washington, DC
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