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Utile is a design firm built like a think tank. Its rigorous, research-based approach to solving urban problems yields fresh ways to think about how cities are built and developed. Examples of Utile's thinking can be found in multifamily housing, public libraries, workspaces, independent schools, market-rate development, urban design strategies, and comprehensive city plans. 
 

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Leers Weinzapfel Associates is the first women-founded firm to receive the AIA Architecture Firm Award. Its work lies at the juncture of architecture, landscape, urban design, and infrastructure, especially in the public realm. Leers Weinzapfel brings inventiveness to dramatically complex conditions and meets challenges with uncommon design clarity, refinement, and intelligence. 
 

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With projects spanning civic, commercial, and residential uses, Touloukian Touloukian has earned over 100 design awards since 2008, including national and international firm awards from Architecture Magazine and Architecture MasterPrize as well as project awards from AIA New England, Chicago Athenaeum, and the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Awards.
 

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CambridgeSeven, a 50-person architectural and exhibit design firm, is known for its broad range of projects. From its first commission—the New England Aquarium in 1962—to the towering One Dalton hotel and residences, to the Roux Center at Northeastern University and projects in Europe, Asia, and the Gulf region, CambridgeSeven is an international practice with a significant local presence.
 

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Bergmeyer, a certified B Corporation, is a multidisciplinary design agency providing architecture, interior design, graphics, branding, and other related services. 
 

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CBT is a community of 150 architects, urban planners, interior designers, and other creatives working together to design empowering places where people and the planet thrive. For over 50 years, CBT has played an important role in a broad range of projects that focus on the creation and rejuvenation of cities, neighborhoods, waterfronts, workplaces, and campus environments. 
 

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Since 1853, SmithGroup has embraced opportunities to work with clients, partners, and colleagues who dare to push boundaries and pursue bold "What If" dreams. Whether it's creating a space to heal patients, advancing research and discovery, inspiring through learning environments, building businesses, or protecting resources, SmithGroup's goal is to design a better future for everyone. 
 

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HMFH is a 45-person women-owned architectural firm in Cambridge, Massachusetts. HMFH is nationally recognized for its design of educational facilities that enrich the human experience and the learning potential of each student. While every project is different in its response to context and program, all are unified by HMFH's collaborative approach and belief that the best architecture builds community. 
 

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Ellenzweig is a 50-person architecture and planning firm that was founded in 1965. Its central focus is on science research, teaching facilities for higher education, and the health sciences. Ellenzweig has earned a national reputation for innovative, technically sophisticated designs that incorporate sustainable design technologies—buildings that are highly functional, yet also humane and uplifting for users. 
 

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Höweler + Yoon works on a diverse range of projects—really diverse. Its portfolio includes single and multifamily projects, institutional and cultural projects, a (yellow) submersible, and bridges in Shanghai. 
 

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Paul Lukez Architecture (PLA) was established in 1992 as a studio that combines a love of creative and sustainable design with a commitment to service. Its work focuses on innovation spaces (e.g., labs, learning, and research spaces), dwellings, sustainable design, and urban design. PLA's research-driven design process allows it to work across a variety of project types and scales. 
 

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Wilson Butler Architects is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm with 27 years of expertise in creating outstanding entertainment, hospitality, and cultural experiences. Its projects include historic theaters, state-of-the-art entertainment venues, civic performing arts centers, and new and renovated higher education arts facilities.
 

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Founded in 1983, William Rawn Associates, Architects is a firm of approximately 50 employees. Specializing in buildings for the civic or public realm, the firm has received 16 National Honor Awards from The American Institute of Architects. Recent projects include the Rubenstein Arts Center at Duke University and the Boston Public Library's Boylston Street Building Transformation.
 

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Founded by Dartagnan Brown in 2011, Embarc is an architecture and interior design firm of 53 professionals. Its portfolio includes luxury brownstones, mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, master planning, historic renovations, and hotels. The firm's commitment to diversity fosters collaboration and inspires designs that are both meaningful and functional. 
 

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Sasaki is an interdisciplinary architecture, planning, landscape, and design firm with offices in Boston, Denver, New York, and Shanghai.
 

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Studio G Architects is an award-winning, women-owned design firm. It specializes in innovative, sustainable, regenerative, and socially impactful architecture. With a portfolio spanning education, housing, and civic projects, the firm is committed to creating inclusive, resilient spaces that enhance communities. Studio G's work reflects its dedication to equity, sustainability, and fostering a sense of belonging through architecture.
 

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Annum Architects (formerly Ann Beha Architects) is a 40-year-old, minority-owned architecture and planning studio in downtown Boston. The firm works with mission-driven clients on historically sensitive buildings and sites. 
 

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SCB is a renowned architecture firm celebrated for its innovative and human-centered design approaches to solving complex urban challenges. Established in 1931, the firm is a national leader with expertise in blending core modernist planning principles with evolving technology and environmental sensitivities. 
 

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ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge is a design firm that creates bold, visionary spaces. It partners with organizations across education, wellness, science and innovation, and the arts to produce environments that inspire, endure, and challenge the world of today to aspire to a better tomorrow. ARC is a 45-person team that is based in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston.
 

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The Iowa State University College of Design Alumni Reunion will be an opportunity for alumni in the Boston area to reconnect with other alumni, department chairs, and college deans. 

A survey to RSVP will be available soon. Please contact alumni relations and events coordinator Karlyn Rainey (krainey@iastate.edu) for details or questions about this event.
 

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The Texas Society of Architects' Texas Trailbreak Reception will be held in honor of newly elevated Texas Fellows and AIA Award recipients. Join your Texas colleagues at a stunning Boston venue for this invitation-only celebration. 

For more information, please email sharna@texasarchitects.org.
 

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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 your fellow Lobos at the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art for an unforgettable evening at the UNM Alumni Meetup and Distinguished Alumni Awards. The event will feature inspiring talks from dean Robert González and chair Chris Cornelius as well as the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award to one of our exceptional architecture alumni. Celebrate excellence, network with fellow alumni, and support the future of the School of Architecture and Planning. 

RSVP today for this memorable celebration at forms.office.com/r/Qf9zU1VWdi. 
 

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This event will feature a cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. You'll have the opportunity to socialize and network with other professionals attending the conference.

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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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Cal Poly College of architecture and environmental design interim dean Kevin Dong and Architecture Department head Mark Cabrinha cordially invite you to a hosted reception.

This event will provide a great opportunity to network and learn about what is happening at Cal Poly.
 

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Phase change materials (PCMs) enhance building energy efficiency by improving thermal performance and reducing energy consumption. They also stabilize indoor temperatures, lower peak heating and cooling loads, and enhance comfort. This session will focus on PCM integration into ceiling systems and its effect on energy dynamics. Join us to discuss quantifying PCM benefits in existing buildings and optimizing performance, including potential HVAC system adjustments. Using building simulation tools, you''ll also have the opportunity to assess the value of PCM investment for better energy outcomes.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore how PCMs enhance thermal performance and reduce energy consumption in energy-efficient buildings.
2. Learn how the integration of PCMs into ceiling systems impacts building energy dynamics and boosts occupant comfort.
3. Review methods for quantifying the benefits of incorporating PCMs in existing buildings and optimizing their performance.
4. Find out how building simulation practices and HVAC system modifications can maximize the benefits of PCM integration for better energy efficiency.

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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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For centuries, slate has proven to be a long-lasting building material with unsurpassed natural beauty. Today, rainscreen cladding systems are being developed to adapt natural slate to new architectural demands for sustainable building design approaches. This session will highlight the energy efficiency and moisture management benefits of a rainscreen system that leverages the durability and versatility of slate. Join us to review various designs and fastening systems along with case studies demonstrating the advantages and possibilities for sustainable and beautiful slate projects.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn about the benefits of slate as a durable, nontoxic, versatile material that can be responsibly produced with minimal environmental impacts.
2. Explore the advantages of a rainscreen cladding system in terms of thermal comfort, moisture management, and indoor air quality.
3. Discuss the installation and design options of slate rainscreen cladding systems that have environmental protection declarations, long service lives, and impressive reuse potential as part of sustainably designed projects.
4. Review case studies to examine the role of slate rainscreen cladding systems in applications including net zero–energy buildings, biophilic designs, and projects built in extreme climates.

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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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Architects have always pushed the limits of what building products can do, and fire-rated glazing is no exception. This session will show how fire-rated glazing has evolved from small door lights and openings using wired glass and ceramics to floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall, multitasking fire-resistive glazing systems. Through case studies demonstrating these innovative design applications in real-world settings, you'll see how architects continue to push the boundaries of what fire-rated glass can do.

Learning Objectives

1. Review the history of fire-rated glass, from foreign-made wire glass and ceramics to clear, high-performance, U.S.-made solutions.
2. Explore the difference between fire-protective and fire-resistive glazing and how the International Building Code distinguishes between these two applications.
3. Learn how the architectural community's demand for large sizes, increased optical clarity, unobstructed views, and thermal performance have shaped fire-rated glazing product development.
4. Discover the importance of multifunctional fire-resistive glazing products providing additional performance features such as protection against hurricanes, blasts, ballistics, and forced entry.

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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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This session will delve into funding models that foster resilient, inclusive public spaces. Join us to learn how to navigate public-private partnerships, advocate for sustainable public space funding, and implement strategies for creating walkable, human-scale environments. In reviewing case studies from nine U.S. cities, you'll also gain practical insights into advancing equitable urban design and resource conservation.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn about diverse funding sources and their impacts on urban and rural public spaces.
2. See how to integrate sustainable funding strategies into your design process to create walkable, community-focused spaces.
3. Discover strategies for advocating for equitable public space funding that fosters long-term resilience.
4. Find out how to apply funding knowledge to create healthier, safer public spaces that improve community welfare.

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This inspiring session will explore the transformative impact of the 100% Latino-led team behind Chicago's Pioneer Bank Development. Join us for a look at how their leadership is revitalizing local businesses and strengthening the community. JGMA president Juan Gabriel Moreno will discuss how adaptive reuse and sustainable design principles have preserved the historic building while also fostering economic growth, cultural pride, and environmental resilience. Learn how this innovative approach demonstrates the power of community-led development to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for Chicago's disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover strategies for fostering inclusion and social equity in architectural design, focusing on empowering minority-led teams and elevating underserved communities.
2. Examine how adaptive reuse and preservation can drive economic revitalization, strengthen community identity, and promote environmental sustainability.
3. Explore the impact of minority leadership in architecture, including the benefits of equitable participation and representation in shaping the built environment.
4. Learn how to integrate community engagement and socioeconomic analysis into design processes to create projects that respond to local needs and overcome systemic barriers.

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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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