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 →