News from National

A'23 speaker announcement!

The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand & Senior Fellow at Harvard University, will take the stage at AIA's Conference on Architecture on June 10! 
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News Roundup

AIA & ACE announce mentor program partnership to support future architects.

Los Angeles, a city known for its conventional single-family homes, may offer some of today’s most innovative solutions for multifamily housing. - The New York Times

When faced with dwindling downtowns, architects can support growth from within. - Architect Magazine

A program that builds small energy-efficient houses in the backyards of Seattle residents is helping to address a persistent problem. - The New York Times 

Learn about the architect who designed the decor for the Met Gala and The Met's Karl Lagerfeld exhibition. - The Architect's Newspaper

How offices looked in each decade of the last century. - Washington Pos

Future Focused—Allison Dvorak, AIA

Allison Dvorak, AIA, talks about collaboration with her team and why she thinks it's essential to see different points of view and to elevate different voices to be part of solutions. 
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News From National

Announcements

Firm billings for March 2023 

AIA's Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction, is available to AIA members for free. Architecture firm billings improved slightly in March with a score of 50.4. Firms also reported that clients place at least moderate priority on outcomes related to issues of health, resilience, and equity.Learn more here >

Free resource for AIA components and members 

The AIA Trust Legal Network, a free member resource, is a searchable database to find experienced A/E construction lawyers by state. Enrollment is free for qualifying law firms. Encourage any A/E law firms not yet listed to enroll—or send their contact information to aiatrust@aia.org for follow-up. Learn more here >

2023 COTE Top Ten award recipients

Join us in celebrating this year’s COTE Top Ten award recipients. In its 27th year, the COTE Top Ten program highlights projects that meet the AIA Committee on the Environment's rigorous criteria for social, economic, and ecological value.  View the winners here >

Webinars

Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training 2023  

On May 10-11, attend two half-day trainings that certify licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a disaster. Register here >

AIAU Live course: Evolving Preservation Policy toward Justice and Climate    

Join us on May 17 as we discuss the intersection of historic preservation, energy performance codes, tax incentives, social justice, and climate action. It interrogates how these intertwined legacies of energy and justice may impede decarbonization and adaptation of the built environment.  Register here >

A’23: Attention preservation and climate action architects 

Join the Historic Resources Committee Knowledge Community on June 8 for a lunchtime discussion on the impact of climate change on historic buildings and sites. Learn about sea level rise, Embarcadero's historical context, current projects, potential solutions, and what HRC is doing in 2023. Network with preservation architects, enjoy food, and gain valuable insights.  Register now >

News From National

Announcements

WLS 2023 – Save the new date 

We are excited to share that AIA’s Women’s Leadership Summit’s (WLS) new dates are September 12-14 in beautiful Boston! We listened carefully to our members to ensure the event remains focused on its three core attributes: equity, inclusion, and belonging. The new dates avoid any unintentional scheduling over a religious observance period so that everyone will have an opportunity to attend. We look forward to seeing you in Boston in the Fall for the best Women’s Leadership Summit yet!  Learn more about WLS >

Webinars

Regenerative Communities  

Join the AIA Regional & Urban Design Committee for a series exploring sustainability practices at the intersections of natural and man-made systems. Learn more and register here >