News from National

Announcements

Firm billings for December 2022    

AIA's Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction, is available to AIA members for free. Architecture firm billings remained soft in December with a score of 47.5. Four in ten firm leaders also reported seeing an increase in delayed projects at their firm. Learn more >

Call for proposals/submissions

Healthcare Design Awards 2023 

The Healthcare Design Awards showcase the best of health care building design, health care planning, and health care design-oriented research. Projects should exhibit conceptual strength that solves aesthetic, civic, urban, and social concerns. The deadline for submissions is March 17. Learn more and register here > 

Events

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots)  

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots) event officially starts on Tuesday, February 14 at 2pm and ends on Friday, February 17 by 12pm at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Register to reserve your spot!  Learn more >

2023 CAE Spring Conference-Pathways to Opportunity  

Join CAE, March 22-25, as we explore a range of educational and civic projects that profoundly impact on the communities they serve by creating thoughtful and innovative environments. We celebrate the unique and diverse history of Dallas and Fort Worth, and the cities that connect and surround them. Earn 16.25 LU (12.25LU/HSW). Learn more and register here >

Webinars

Nature at the Center: A Case Study for Integrating Biophilic Design in a Dialysis Clinic  

On February 14, the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is hosting a webinar to learn how biophilic design strategies can be implemented in a variety of settings and projects, linking research to the built environment, and allowing for architecture to take a more active role in the health and well-being of occupants. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Learn more and register >

Breaking Barriers: Women in Construction  

On February 16, discover insight into how talent, culture, and business success intertwine and learn tactics to assist women in the construction industry in reaching their goals. Earn 1 AIA LU credit.
Learn more and register here >

How Architecture can Combat Loneliness 

On March 6, the Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community is hosting a course that will share an evidence-based framework to design for social connection, examine scalable strategies—some unexpected—that lead to social environments that promote meaningful connections. Earn 1.00 AIA LU/HSW credit. Learn more and register here >

2023 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture - David M. Powell

As a musician and an architect, David M. Powell, FAIA, has eagerly embraced his role as the champion of Nashville’s built environment. Drawing inspiration from the city’s legendary songwriters, his work has nurtured Nashville’s remarkable growth over the last three decades. In all of his work as a designer, advocate, and leader, Powell has ensured that this growth remains steeped in context and history, celebrates Nashville’s cultural vernacular, and protects its unique characteristics.

News From National

Announcements

Call for Nominations for 2023 candidates   

Candidates interested in elected national office (First Vice President or Treasurer or the At-large Director) position on the Board of Directors have until Monday, February 6, 5pm ET to declare their intent (prior to The Leadership Summit). The 2023 Annual Meeting page has all the needed information, including roles and responsibilities for these positions.

COTE Leaders – Join the next Network Call  

If your component has a Committee on the Environment, please check that your leaders are joining our quarterly calls. The next one is February 7 at 2pm ET. Save the dates for the May 2, August 1, and November 7). Network calls are a great way for COTE leaders to connect and hear updates from other components. Email cote@aia.orgfor the invite. 

Events

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots)  

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots) event officially starts on Tuesday, February 14 at 2pm and ends on Friday, February 17 by 12pm at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Register and book your hotel to reserve your spot!  Learn more >

Webinars

The Future of Cities AIAU series  

Globally, a host of cascading crises from climate change to housing, and health to inequality, is dramatically affecting communities. Join us for a series of webinars on key issues facing our communities and the role of design leadership in achieving global goals. Learn more and register here >

Future Proofing the Destination  

Explore ways to listen, and learn from trends and culture, with an eye toward adaptability for everything from master plan to retail footprints, from touchpoints to memorable moments in this discussion hosted by the Retail and Entertainment Knowledge Community (REKC) on February 8. Earn 1 AIA LU credit.
Learn more and register >

Nature at the Center: A Case Study for Integrating Biophilic Design in a Dialysis Clinic  

On February 14, the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is hosting a webinar to learn how biophilic design strategies can be implemented in a variety of settings and projects, linking research to the built environment, and allowing for architecture to take a more active role in the health and well-being of occupants. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Learn more and register >

Insurance and Bonds as Risk Management Tools for Construction Project Owners 

On February 23, join us to learn more about the types of insurance coverages and bonds you should consider for each construction project. Learn more and register here >

Help your community after a disaster 

One of the best ways architects can support communities after a disaster is serving as building evaluators through the Safety Assessment Program (SAP)Training Program. This training is the standard of certification, providing leadership, advocacy, and training to architects who are interested in volunteering their professional skills in times of crisis. Sign up for one of four sessions.  Learn more and register here >