Public Architecture Symposium: Scalable Design From Local to Global

Additional fee, registration required.

Today's architects design buildings and settings for civic enhancement, community well-being, a sustainable future, and cultural recognition—all while adapting to rapid changes in business practices and the global economy.  

This symposium, organized by the Public Architects Committee, will examine how public policies impact communities and architects at multiple scales. Join us to hear from experts working on public architecture projects and programs who will share best practices for developing and implementing public policies aimed at the adaptation, regeneration, resiliency, and repair of our built environment. 

Lunch will be provided.

Receive 6.00 LUs (6.00 LUs/HSW) for attending the entire event. You will not receive credit for individual sessions.

Register for this symposium for $279. Or add it to your AIA25 Ultimate or Full pass for only $149. 

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Learning Objectives

1. Examine the role that public architects play at various levels of government—federal, state, municipal, institutional, and private—and the importance of their work for public health, welfare, life safety, and design excellence.
2. Discover how various international, federal, state, municipal, and institutional policy requirements drive creative strategies for sustainability, resiliency, and decarbonization.
3. Explore the case for adaptive reuse and historic preservation in the context of limited capital budgets, the challenges posed by climate change, and the imperative to develop a circular economy.
4. Gain tools and knowledge to collaborate and lead within your organization and to advance your professional success to support the public good.

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