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9 AM – 2PM Virtual format (Zoom) – it’s typically best to do these at a desktop/laptop as there is screen sharing that takes place and documents you’ll need to work with.

Join us for an informal conversation around a variety of proposed topics or bring your own. 

Mark your calendars! AIA’s premier chapter leadership training event is two months away. Save the date for Grassroots 2021, happening virtually February 16–19. Registration opens in January. This year’s theme—Bring It Home—will address critical issues facing the architecture profession, including COVID-19, climate change, and racial equity. You’ll learn best practices and strategies that you’ll bring home to implement successfully in your chapter, firm, and community. This year’s event is virtual. It’s packed with keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking. You’ll also have the opportunity to … Continue reading Grassroots 2021 →

“Architects possess a unique skill set essential to becoming successful participants and leaders in the community. Among others, these competencies include the critical knowledge areas of: ideation, vision, convening, connecting disparate elements, resource management, creativity, commitment, passion, and the ability to see what is not there yet. Our commitment should be fueled by being dedicated to the principle that we can be positive agents for real and meaningful good in the community. While these are definite incentives to become engaged, there is often a reluctance … Continue reading Civic LAb →

in-person preferred, but will depend on pandemic (9am-2pm)

The AIA LA Resiliency Summit aims to connect our communities and those involved in the built environment around critical issues affecting our region. AIA Louisiana invites you to explore what resiliency and adaptation look like for our cities, our state, and our surrounding region. Attendees will participate in live lectures and panel discussions that address issues that are increasingly important to community leaders, architects, designers and their clients. During this 3-day event, expert practitioners, academics, and government administrators will lead lectures and discussions and provide … Continue reading 2021 Resiliency Summit →

Join us for our second Coffee Chat Series entitled “Welcome to NCARB.” NCARB representatives Maurice Brown, Assistant Vice President, Advocacy and External Engagement, and Jared Zurn, AIA, NCARB, CAE, Vice President, Examination, will give an informal presentation about NCARB, updates on ARE online proctoring, the migration to a new test vendor (PSI) in early 2022, important reminders for people taking online proctored tests, and progress addressing technical issues, with a Q&A to follow. Hosted by the AIA Louisiana Associates and Emerging Professional Committee.

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Louisiana and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Louisiana are pleased to offer an Emerging Leaders Institute series, a leadership and career development program for individuals committed to developing both their professional and personal leadership abilities. INVEST IN THE FUTURE Over the years, the consulting design industry has prospered as a result of strong leadership. To ensure an equally successful future, our future leaders must be encouraged to become involved in industry and association activities. Therefore, ACEC … Continue reading 2021 Emerging Leaders Institute – Session 1 →

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Louisiana and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Louisiana are pleased to offer an Emerging Leaders Institute series, a leadership and career development program for individuals committed to developing both their professional and personal leadership abilities. INVEST IN THE FUTURE Over the years, the consulting design industry has prospered as a result of strong leadership. To ensure an equally successful future, our future leaders must be encouraged to become involved in industry and association activities. Therefore, ACEC … Continue reading 2021 Emerging Leaders Institute – Session 2 – Day 1 →

Registration opens in April This year’s event is our first-ever, all-digital AIA Conference on Architecture. We’re planning something extraordinary! Join us June 17, July 8, July 29, and August 19 for a series of immersive, connected digital experiences with leaders in architecture and beyond. You can expect visionary keynotes, impactful education, new product demos, and collaborative spaces, all designed to address firms’ business needs due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and racial inequities. Roman Mars, host and creator of 99% Invisible, … Continue reading A’21 AIA Conference on Architecture – Day 1 →