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"....we're looking at eradicating modern slavery from the materials supply chain process." #FutureFocused presents Stephanie Leedom, AIA ✨ She explains how sustainability goes hand-in-hand with social equity and her work with Design for Freedom by Grace Farms. Stephanie has over 20 years of architecture and urban design experience, both domestically and abroad. Stephanie began her career in 2001 at DeStefano + Partners in Chicago, working on urban design projects for the City of Chicago and Northwestern University, which led her to pursue a Master's in #UrbanDesign at the University of Michigan. After joining Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP in Los Angeles, she focused on large-scale urban planning projects before serving as a Municipal Development volunteer in the Peace Corps, where she worked on community projects in Honduras. Currently, Stephanie manages New Embassy projects in Latin America and Africa for the U.S. Department of State, while also balancing her personal life with her husband, three kids, and two dogs. #AIA #Sustainability #Equity #Architecture #WomenInArchitecture Grace Farms Foundation, AIA|DC

Don’t miss the chance to contribute to the 2025 ACSA/AIA Intersections Research Conference! 📣  The Conference Committee is seeking abstracts, session proposals, and qualified architecture faculty/practitioners to serve as peer reviewers. Visit https://lnkd.in/em3bwxaT to submit by end-of-day! ⁠ #ACSA #AIA #Intersections #CallForSessions #CallForProposals #CallForReviewers #FocusSession #Workshop #Research #Conference #Architecture #ArchitecturalEducation The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Back-to-school season is upon us! 🍎 What better way to celebrate this time of year than by checking out our K-12 engagement resources? SWIPE to learn more. Links below ⤵ 1. Find our interactive map here: https://bit.ly/3MtK1Ij 🗺️ 2. 100s of K-12 architecture & design resources here: https://bit.ly/3MtK1Ij 3. AIAU courses: https://bit.ly/3MuGqtl Share your ideas and activities for K-12 outreach in the AEC industry, especially other organizations hoping to connect with #architects! #AIA #ArchitectureWeek #K12 #Educator #Architecture #Design

Empowering women to grow, lead, and transform the AEC industry—#AIAWLS is your space for personal and professional empowerment & development. But don't take it from us. Take it from past attendees ⤵️ 1️⃣ Maria Kook, AIA (she/her) | Senior Vice President, Director of Business Practices at CannonDesign (Chicago Office) "WLS has proven to be worthwhile for my investment over the years. You learn from so many authentic professional women’s experiences and leadership journeys. I’d especially recommend attendance to mid-level professionals aspiring to break the concrete ceiling." 2️⃣ Saakshi Terway, Assoc. AIA | Designer at Quinn Evans "WLS exceeded my expectations in every way. I feel better prepared to tackle challenges knowing I have a strong community of women leaders to lean on for support and guidance." 3️⃣ Lisa M. Chronister, FAIA, AICP | Assistant Planning Director, City of Oklahoma City "I strongly believe that women in architecture face specific challenges and biases. It’s critical that AIA provide these safe, informative, and empowering spaces to support women so that they continue to succeed." 4️⃣ Whitney L., Assoc. AIA, NOMA | Associate, GGLO Design "WLS is an opportunity to connect, be resilient, forge long-lasting relationships, grow with like-minded individuals, tap into the best version of yourself as a leader, and harness the innate power you hold within." Women’s Leadership Summit will take place October 8-10, 2024, in Chicago, IL! 🎉 We hope to see you there. To secure your spot, visit https://bit.ly/3WLFvJJ! #AIA #Architecture #WomenInArchitecture AIA Chicago

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This fall, AIA’s Committee on Design (COD) Knowledge Community is taking an architecture tour of #Brazil, 🇧🇷 and you’re invited! SWIPE for details & sneak peek of the architecture you'll see. Register here: https://bit.ly/3TbhZ8a 1️⃣ Itamaraty Palace Brasilia in Rio de Janeiro | Architect: Oscar Niemeyer 2️⃣ MAM Rio - Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro | Architect: Affonso Reidy 3️⃣ Oca Pavilion Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo | Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Want more details about the tour before you commit? This webinar on Sept. 3 at 5 pm EST will answer all your questions: https://bit.ly/3T9GeUg #AIA #Architecture #ArchitectureLovers #Travel Copperbridge Foundation, Insight Architecture, cristiane muniz, Geo Darder, Jason Baumann

This past weekend, our team was at the Chicago Architecture Center for a fun-filled and inspiring day at Girls Build! It was an electric event filled with young people, their families/caregivers, and more than a dozen partner organizations each offering a unique activity. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) President, Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMA, was in attendance to deliver the keynote. She spoke about growing up in Detroit and how she would dream about revitalizing downtown's decaying buildings—what inspired her to be an architect. If you are interested in volunteering with K-12 youth, visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8gi4ny3

Are you a leader in #NetZero, decarbonization, or climate resilience? Join Verdical Group and us at the 2024 Net Zero Conference to discover the latest trends in sustainability and help build a #NetZeroFuture. We hope to see you there! Register here and use code NZMP15 for 15% off: https://hubs.li/Q02zVvZq0 #AIA #Sustainability AIA California AIA Los Angeles

Have you heard of the Just Label from the International Living Future Institute? #FutureFocused presents Abigail R. Brown, FAIA! ✨ She explains what the label is and how her previous firm, Hickok Cole, received it. Abigail "Abi" Brown, AIA, is a project architect at Gensler with over 14 years of experience on large-scale, mixed-use, and multi-family residential projects, primarily in the Washington, DC, region. She has served as: 📌 2024-2026 representative from Washington, DC on AIA’s Strategic Council 📌 2022-2025 At-Large Director on the AIA|DC Board of Directors 📌 2021 chair of the AIA Young Architects Forum (#AIAYAF) 📌 2016 chair of the AIA|DC Emerging Architects Committee #AIA #Architecture #Design #Architect

In April 2024, the Council of Former Presidents of AIA and the 2024 Jury of Fellows raised several concerns in letters to the Board of Directors, prompting the Board of Directors to hire an external law firm, Miller & Chevalier, to conduct an independent and legally privileged review of the facts related to the issues raised.    After an exhaustive and comprehensive review, the law firm has concluded its work and presented its findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors.    Based on the facts presented, no wrongdoing or irregular conduct by any AIA staff or any member of the AIA Leadership Team was found to have occurred in connection with the matters raised.    Read the entire AIA Board statement here: https://lnkd.in/eRWCQYAM