Join dean Maria R. Perbellini, M.Arch., Assoc. AIA, and the Office of Alumni Relations for the annual New York Tech Alumni and Friends Reception. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow New York Tech architecture, construction, and design alumni and catch up on all things tech. Guests will be welcome. 

Please RSVP by June 3 at alumni.nyit.edu/events/2425/aia2025. 
 

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Join fellow Texas Tech alumni for a come-and-go reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a bar. The event will also feature a short program with a presentation.

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Please join us for an informal gathering to reconnect with Bison Alumni and Friends. Appetizers and drinks will be provided at this event, which will be co-hosted by the Department of Architecture, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the NDSU Foundation.

Questions? Contact Michael King at michael.king@ndsufoundation.com. 
 

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Join us for this year's Lawrence Technological University (LTU) College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) Alumni Reception at AIA25. Enjoy a networking reception at Annum Architects in Boston with LTU alumni and faculty as well as the CoAD Alumni MA Network. Reconnect with classmates, make new connections, and meet with CoAD leadership over appetizers and refreshments.

Seating is limited and registration is required. Sign up at forms.gle/48U1JAVf2pSyXsRm7. 

Questions? Email the CoAD office at coad@ltu.edu. 
 

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Join us in celebrating the national accomplishments of our Minnesota colleagues.

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Join the Clemson University School of Architecture, the Clemson Architectural Foundation, and AIA South Carolina at a joint reception for alumni and friends. 

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Join us for an opportunity to catch up with classmates, colleagues, and staff representatives from Syracuse University School of Architecture. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. 

Questions? Contact Sherry Hayes at Syracuse Architecture at slhayes@syr.edu.
 

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Enjoy a networking reception with Pratt Architecture alumni and faculty. Reconnect with old classmates, establish new connections, and meet Quilian Riano, dean of Pratt Institute's School of Architecture. 

Please RSVP at giving.pratt.edu/AIA2025 and email alumni@pratt.edu with any questions.
 

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Designing for performance focuses on best-practice approaches for single-ply roofing installation, featuring case studies and slides that illustrate real-world conditions and their remedies. This session will provide an overview of areas of single-ply roof system design. Join us to learn about industry concerns, metal edging, air infiltration, flashings, membrane securement, insulation adhesion, membrane adhesion, insulation options, membrane details, and more.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover the importance of perimeter securement and edge metal systems.
2. Learn how to recognize the value of pre-construction meetings and installation monitoring in ensuring a successful installation.
3. Find out how to identify causes and possible results of air infiltration into roofing systems.
4. Review methods to enhance the long-term performance of single-ply membrane systems.

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The carbon footprint concept—and how materials selections can impact it—will be the focus of this enlightening session. Join us for a review of the aluminum life cycle and how using aluminum with recycled content can significantly reduce a project''s carbon footprint. You'll learn how aluminum siding stacks up with other popular options, such as vinyl, wood, and fiber cement. The benefits of passive house, including how it can reduce environmental impact, increase energy efficiency, and lower carbon emissions in projects, will also be covered. Plus, discuss the circular economy along with case studies from residential and commercial projects.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn how to select materials to reduce the construction's carbon footprint.
2. Discuss the benefits of aluminum siding compared with vinyl, wood, and fiber cement.
3. Consider the significance of thermal break components to achieve net-zero and passive house certification.
4. Explore the basics of the circular economy.

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Design considerations when using insulated metal panels (IMPs) on roofs will be the focus of this enlightening session. Join us to review panel characteristics, paint finishes, and roof geometry options as well as support structure requirements (e.g., purlins, joists, decking), panel spans, and roof diaphragm considerations. You'll also learn about functional aspects, including environmental control layers (e.g., air, vapor, water, thermal) and code compliance requirements for air and water barriers, thermal performance, fire safety, and wind uplift. The session will conclude with a look at product and installation warranties, covering considerations such as paint, corrosion, and weather tightness.

Learning Objectives

1. Evaluate the design options for IMP roofs, including exterior and interior finishes, roof geometry, and accessory components.
2. Review the engineering considerations affecting panel use and why IMPs are ideally suited for pre-engineered and structural steel buildings.
3. Examine the characteristics, options, and configurations of IMPs, and deepen your knowledge of IMP code compliance.
4. Explore how IMPs provide all necessary air, vapor, water, and thermal control layers through a single component, and how this compares to competing roofing systems.

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This session will highlight the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR) in the early stages of architectural design, focusing on how the technology can enhance spatial understanding, site recognition, and decision-making. Join us to gain hands-on experience using VR tools to evaluate design alternatives, simulate real-world conditions, and interact with design proposals in a more intuitive and engaging way.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore the benefits of using VR to enhance spatial understanding and site interpretation, and review other design alternatives to leverage in the early stages of architectural design.
2. Learn how to apply VR tools to improve ideation, representation, and real-time modification of design alternatives.
3. Analyze how immersive technologies can enhance communication with clients and other stakeholders during the design process.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating VR into architectural workflows to enhance project outcomes and streamline decision-making.

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This insightful session on recovery-based community resilience objectives is a must for anyone committed to building safer, more resilient communities. Join us to discover how current building codes and standards fall short in addressing the increasing frequency and intensity of disaster events. Plus, learn about the innovative Functional Recovery framework, which goes beyond traditional safety-based performance objectives to include recovery time considerations. You'll leave this session with valuable new strategies to enhance community resilience against future hazards.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover practical steps to implement during project design to support community resilience and create a more sustainable future.
2. Gain insight into the increasing frequency and intensity of disaster events due to climatic changes and how current building codes and standards are not addressing this new reality.
3. Uncover strategies for designing buildings and infrastructure to achieve quicker recovery and improved safety after natural hazard events.
4. Explore how stakeholders across the built community can collaborate on structural performance criteria to make informed decisions about upfront costs and recovery times for various hazard types and levels.

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Join Virginia Tech alumni and friends for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and networking hosted by Jim Bassett, Director of the School of Architecture. The fee to attend is $20, of which $5 will be a gift to the School of Architecture Annual Fund.

Register at https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/AIA25Boston.
 

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Humans are naturally drawn to the beauty of wood. Lately, we've embraced the positive carbon benefits of wood construction as well. While building codes have allowed taller and bigger mass timber buildings for a variety of uses, considerable challenges remain in designing and building life science buildings with wood. This session will take a deep dive into these design problems and share critical insights into the performance and life cycle impacts of various construction methods. Join us to explore how long-span mass timber innovation could reduce the carbon footprint of life science buildings and introduce biophilic aesthetics to lab spaces.

Learning Objectives

1. Investigate the unique structural engineering requirements of life science buildings and innovative solutions that impact whole life carbon.
2. Analyze the global-warming potential of mass timber design and why this approach can significantly reduce material use and carbon footprint.
3. Examine critical design issues related to MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) integration, structural systems, and IEQ (indoor environmental quality) with a focus on daylight harvesting and biophilic interiors and ensuring comprehensive sustainability.
4. Learn how to apply modular planning principles to mass timber buildings for flexibility and adaptability during design and construction and through occupancy of the facility and beyond.

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Every year, this conference curates an unrivaled keynote lineup featuring visionaries and thought leaders who are taking on today’s most pressing challenges and tomorrow’s boldest opportunities. They’re not just keynotes—they’re an experience. Stay tuned for the big reveal, coming soon!

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Every year, this conference curates an unrivaled keynote lineup featuring visionaries and thought leaders who are taking on today’s most pressing challenges and tomorrow’s boldest opportunities. They’re not just keynotes—they’re an experience. Stay tuned for the big reveal, coming soon!

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Additional fee, registration required.

The Fellows Luncheon will celebrate the induction of new AIA Fellows and allow you to engage in networking opportunities with colleagues. Fellows and Honorary Fellows only.

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Additional fee, registration required. 

Today's practice leaders face a vastly changed professional climate post-recession and in the new millennium. During the Practice Management Luncheon, practice leaders will speak about their personal and professional experiences with practice and career development in the 21st century. Learn what these leaders are doing to set their firms apart, engage new talent, foster emerging professionals, exceed client demands, and continue to grow their firms and themselves.

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Additional fee, registration required.

Religious buildings and spaces are bridges between the sacred and the secular. Sacred spaces range from intimate chapels to expansive complexes, memorials, and cemeteries that engage with the city on a grand scale. 

Co-sponsored by Faith & Form, Partners for Sacred Places, and the AIA Interfaith Design Knowledge Community, the International Religious Art and Architecture Awards Program and Reception will highlight designs that represent the best in buildings, space, and art on both national and international levels. Join us in celebrating the recipients of these prestigious awards.
 

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Additional fee, registration required.

Hear the latest from the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx), a national AIA member group formed to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. You'll benefit from shared insights, concerns, and solutions to small firm issues as you contribute to the conversation of the open forum.

This event will showcase how the SFx advocates for small firms within the AIA as well as in outside organizations and agencies. You'll deepen your appreciation for the work of the SFx to promote leadership, facilitate professional development, and support the local component roundtables and small firm networks.
 

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Additional fee, registration required.

Don't miss this chance to mix and mingle at the AIA booth with Small Firm Exchange leadership and fellow AIA members from small firms. You'll make new connections as you learn about the small firm practice resources available through the AIA.

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Additional fee, registration required.

Don't miss this chance to mix and mingle with Young Architects Forum leadership and fellow recently licensed architects at the AIA booth. You'll make new connections as you learn how to advance in your career, level up at your current firm, and evolve your business to be more profitable and attractive to a diverse profession.

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Additional fee, registration required.

Whether you're an international guest or member, practice overseas, or just take interest in issues surrounding global practice, you're invited to join the 2025 AIA Global Practice Committee for a reception celebrating the global reach of our profession with AIA officers, peers, and colleagues from around the world.

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Well-coordinated drawings and specifications are essential for successful construction projects, reducing RFIs, minimizing change orders, and ensuring seamless execution. Misalignment leads to confusion, delays, and increased costs—but with the right strategies, you can keep projects on track. Join us to learn practical strategies for aligning drawings and specifications, structuring documents for clarity, and maintaining consistent terminology. You’ll also learn how to write clear construction requirements and create cohesive project documentation, illustrated with real-world examples of successful coordination.

Learning Objectives

1. Implement a table of contents to improve drawing keynotes and reduce misinterpretations.
2. Align drawing notes with specification sections using consistent references and industry-standard terms.
3. Apply effective review techniques to ensure drawing and specification consistency.
4. Write clear, actionable requirements that contractors can easily execute.

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Join the Academy of Architecture's Justice Knowledge Community for this collaborative forum that will promote the exchange of ideas and information between members, professional organizations, and the public to support high-quality planning, design, and delivery of justice architecture.

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Join the Interfaith Design Knowledge Community (IDKC) for its collaborative forum that will support excellence in the design of worship spaces and their accoutrements. You'll gain important insights and help to support future efforts by sharing ideas that will guide the IDKC in developing future programming.

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Every profession has mysteries, but architecture seems more obscure than most. For custom residential architects, our passion most often lies in design of buildings, but one way or another every architect soon learns there is a practice to run. Most days and many nights are given over to managing clients, contracts, and staff. Fees must be negotiated, fires must be doused, and client relationships must be maintained. The buildings are rightly celebrated, but it is the behind-the-scenes work that make them happen. 

Join leading residential architects as they discuss their work and share insights into the practices behind it.
 

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An opportunity to highlight the architect's role in urban design and planning, the Regional and Urban Design Knowledge Community (RUDC) Forum will promote connections between architects and allied professionals through a series of short "Lightning Talks" in which diverse professionals (in type, geography, experience, and background) will discuss critical topics, ongoing work, and emerging trends in the urban design profession. 

Join the RUDC community and leadership for this fun and informative exchange of ideas. All urbanists will be welcome.
 

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Equity in housing, excellence in residential design, and sustainable, vibrant communities achieved through education, research, awards, and advocacy—that's the vision of the AIA Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community. Join architects and allied stakeholders for this open forum to explore topics and trends included in this group's ambitious agenda.

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Fellowship is the AIA's highest membership honor, bestowed in recognition of the exceptional work and contributions of AIA members. This memorable, free event will be open to all and allow you to bear witness as the newly elevated Fellows are inducted into the AIA College of Fellows. 

Join us in celebrating the Fellows, Associate Award winners, Honorary AIA Membership recipients, Topaz Award honorees, Award for Excellence in Public Architecture winners, and Young Architect Award recipients.
 

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Additional fee, registration required.

Keep the celebration going! Enjoy an open bar, decadent desserts, and a night of music, mingling, and unforgettable moments with the 2025 AIA award winners and Fellows. This is your chance to toast architecture's brightest minds and dance the night away.

Already attending the Gala? Your After-Party ticket is included!

Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact partnerships@aia.org for details.

This evening's activities support the Architects Foundation 501(c)(3), helping to advance the future of the profession.

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Join the AIA Small Project Design Knowledge Community for its collaborative forum where we provide insight, recognition, and support to architects working on small projects. You'll also have the chance to network with fellow architects and share your experiences with small project design.

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How can you better understand how learners, teachers, content, and affordances interact within the context of the built environment? Start by connecting with the Committee on Architecture for Education, an AIA Knowledge Community. This large, active group of architects and allied professionals leads the way in exploring the interactions, dynamics, and cultural influences that occur in and influence physical learning environments. 

In this engaging forum, you'll learn about the group's 2025 initiatives and discover new ways to get involved. You'll also explore examples of education facility design, hear insights on education, and network with like-minded peers.
 

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This interactive working session will bring together representatives from leading Latinx organizations to share strategies for advancing national collaboration, programming, and outreach. Panelists and workshop leaders will provide actionable insights into mentorship, education, leadership development, and cultural advocacy while showcasing the impactful work of the National Latinx Architects Coalition and its member organizations.

Through a panel discussion and breakout workshops, attendees will engage in conversations on leadership, fundraising, visibility, and licensure.

The session will culminate in a collaborative review of a proposed 2025-2026 calendar, fostering connections and setting a strategic roadmap for a unified Latinx presence in the architectural profession.
 

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Registration required.

Join fellow LGBTQIA+ conference attendees and local LGBTQIA+ architects, designers, & builders for an evening of networking and community. Enjoy drinks and snacks at Pink Taco in the Seaport District. This event is proudly co-hosted by the BSA and AIA. All are welcome!

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Additional fee, registration required.

As the first Boston building to exceed a height of 700 feet since the John Hancock Tower (200 Clarendon) topped out in 1971, One Dalton is designed to be graceful, sculptural, and site-appropriate. This tour will showcase how the building's soft triangle form integrates two different neighborhood scales while creating habitable, inviting space on residential floors.

Join us to explore the structural solutions for New England's tallest residential tower. Plus, tour an apartment to discover the facade's unique details, including glass performance and incisions that enable an operable window and multidirectional views in each room—both rarities in tall buildings.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore the urban composition of One Dalton and the unique approvals process that ensured the famous Christian Science historic buildings, plaza, reflecting pool, and fountain would not experience additional shadows.
2. Discuss the challenges of mixed-use programming on a tight triangular site.
3. Examine the structural engineering challenges and solutions, including one of Boston's few tuned mass damper systems to control building sway for occupant comfort.
4. Learn how to optimize exterior glass selections for residential and tall building considerations, and examine how the facade design differentiates uses and provides for residential program needs.

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Whether you're in AIAS, NOMAS, WIA, or none of the above, you're invited to come by the NextGen Lounge to network, strategize, share, and compare your experiences with fellow students. Special guests, resources, and plenty of fun will be on hand.

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The American Institute of Architects and the Architects Foundation welcome alumni of the Architects Foundation scholarship programs to meet and mingle at the NextGen Lounge. Catch up with your fellow alumni and meet members of the current cohort of scholars while enjoying the resources available in the NextGen Lounge.

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Additional fee, registration required.

Sip, connect, and take in stunning views of the Fort Point Channel at the reinauguration of BSA Space—the Boston Society of Architects’ headquarters and gallery! Engage in inspiring conversations, catch up with friends, and make new connections in a space designed for community. Explore In Common: Sites of Encounter, a vibrant new exhibit showcasing the inspiring designs of BSA members and the power of shared spaces—where paths cross, stories intertwine, the boundaries between strangers blur, and community comes alive. Limited seats—get your ticket before they sell out!

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Join the AIA Committee on Design and AIA Gold Medal winner Deborah Berke, FAIA, for a celebratory exploration of design and its intersections with an architect’s personal and professional journey.

Whether you’re a longtime participant or attending for the first time, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions revolving around this year’s theme and celebrate our Institute’s highest achievement.

 

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Additional fee, registration required.

Discover the rich history and evolving identity of East Boston through an exploration of Maverick Square, the neighborhood’s oldest commercial center. From its roots as Noddle’s Island to its transformation into a planned community, this tour explores the forces that have shaped East Boston’s past and present. Walk the 1833 street grid, examine historic architecture, and see how the new waterfront developments have shaped the area. Discuss its waterfront legacy, immigrant heritage, and transportation developments, from ferries to subways and vehicular tunnels, as we make our way to Bremen Street Park.

Learning Objectives

1. Examine the origins of East Boston from Noddle’s Island to its transformation into a planned community.
2. Explore how the 1833 street grid, historic architecture, and new waterfront developments have shaped the community identity.
3. Understand the influence of East Boston’s shipbuilding industry, port facilities, and immigrant heritage.
4. Identify how ferries, tunnels, and the subway system have influenced East Boston’s accessibility connectivity to the rest of the city.

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Additional fee, registration required.

Art Deco is one of the most recognizable American architectural styles, and Boston, though often overshadowed by other U.S. cities, boasts impressive examples. The tour provides not only narrative on individual buildings and their architects but also offers context and background on the design elements and influences of American Art Deco. This tour delves into Boston's Financial District, the heart of the city's Art Deco concentration. After the 1872 fire and its subsequent redevelopment, this area became a canvas for Art Deco design. The tour covers the architects, buildings, and design elements that defined this iconic style, shedding light on a downtown many pass by but rarely notice.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore the postwar factors that led to Brutalist architecture in Boston and how it shaped the city's civic, cultural, and institutional identity.
2. Identify key design elements, material choices, and structural innovations that define Brutalist buildings.
3. Discuss the evolving public opinion of Brutalist architecture, from widespread criticism to its current resurgence and preservation efforts.
4. Investigate how Brutalist projects contributed to Boston’s mid-century urban renewal efforts and continue to influence today.

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The Boston Architectural College (BAC) Alumni and Friends Gathering will be held on June 4 during the AIA Conference. This reunion will bring together alumni and friends of the BAC to reminisce, reconnect, and spend time with one another. 

Please contact alumni@the-bac.edu with any questions.
 

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The architecture profession has undergone significant technological advancements over the past few decades, but the advent of AI marks a new frontier. AI technologies such as machine learning, neural networks, and data-driven algorithms are revolutionizing how architects design, plan, and manage projects by enabling more efficient processes, smarter designs, and data-driven predictions. This session will examine how AI is transforming architecture by enhancing design creativity, optimizing project efficiency, and improving predictive capabilities for outcomes like energy consumption and cost management. The implications of AI on architectural practice will also be analyzed, focusing on current applications and future possibilities.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore how BIM platforms integrated with AI can significantly enhance design efficiency by automating tasks such as clash detection, material scheduling, and cost estimation.
2. Learn about the significant role AI can play in urban planning by analyzing traffic patterns, population growth, and resource usage.
3. See how AI algorithms can automate repetitive tasks such as drafting detailed construction drawings, evaluating building codes, and optimizing structural layouts.
4. Discover how AI can be integrated into the design of smart buildings that respond to environmental and occupant needs in real time.

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By unlocking the potential of AI and machine learning (ML), you can transform the way your architecture firm works. This session will go beyond theory, presenting practical ways these technologies can enhance project management, streamline workflows, and improve decision-making. Join us to learn how to identify opportunities for AI adoption and explore real-world examples from the industry. Plus, uncover strategies to position your firm as a leader in efficiency, innovation, and productivity in an ever-changing landscape.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the fundamentals of AI and ML relevant to architecture firms and businesses in general.
2. Find out how to pinpoint key areas where these technologies can streamline workflows and improve project management.
3. Gain practical insights by analyzing real-world examples of AI applications in action.
4. Develop strategies for adopting AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

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