Tickets are NOW ON SALE for Chicago’s premier architecture celebration, Designight 2024! 🎉 This two-part event promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the outstanding design achievements, groundbreaking advancements, and decarbonization efforts by Chicago’s architects. It’s a must attend for architects, designers, industry leaders, and aficionados. Both Awards Ceremony and After Party Tickets are ON SALE NOW, but don’t delay any longer. After Party Ticket prices increase August 1, and will not be available for purchase after August 27. More information at https://lnkd.in/gDcRmeUd Thank you to our Designight 2024 Host Committee: Chair Charles T. Smith, FAIA, LEED AP, Susan M. Brain, AIA PMP LEED AP, Walt Eckenhoff FAIA, Laura A. Fisher, FAIA, Julie Hacker FAIA, Mark A. Schwamel, FAIA, Mark P. Sexton, FAIA, Eric Singer, Affil. AIA Chicago, and Wei Yu, AIA. Video by Ben Lipowitz
AIA Chicago
Architecture and Planning
Chicago, IL 5,659 followers
As a resource for its members in service to society, AIA Chicago promotes positive change through the power of design.
About us
The American Institute of Architects Chicago (AIA Chicago) is the largest chapter of licensed architects, architectural interns, and allied professionals within AIA Illinois and the second largest AIA chapter in the country. AIA Chicago offers continuing education programs, lectures, award programs, specialized committees (such as Committee on the Environment, Interior Architecture, and Historic Resources), advocacy for architects, and information for consumers looking for an architect. AIA Chicago's office is located in the Jewelers Building at 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit us online at www.aiachicago.org Phone: 312-670-7770 E-mail: info@aiachicago.org
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http://www.aiachicago.org
External link for AIA Chicago
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1864
Locations
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Primary
35 E Wacker Drive
Suite 250
Chicago, IL 60601, US
Employees at AIA Chicago
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Palmyra Stefania Geraki
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
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Jessica Figenholtz, AIA, LEED AP
Higher Education Practice Leader, Perkins&Will
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María Laguarda-Mallo, Ph.D., Assoc. AIA
| Architect | Studio A100 Director at VIATechnik, LLC | Thought-leader | AIA Editorial Committee |
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Heidi Wang
Partner at WJW Architects
Updates
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For over fifty years, Linda Searl, FAIA, has been a leading figure in shaping the built environment. As an esteemed architect and a founding principal of Searl Lamaster Howe Architects, she has consistently produced exceptional work balanced with a dedication of service to the architectural profession and to the people of Chicago and beyond. The AIA Chicago Board of Directors is pleased to bestow the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award to Linda Searl, FAIA. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX-5a8fX
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The most rewarding part of Krystofer Pinnock, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, LEED AP's AIA Chicago career thus far has been the Bridge mentorship program. "This program gave me the opportunity to meet with extremely insightful and inspiring individuals. I’ve been able to glean invaluable information and feedback that I will continue to use throughout my life and career." Read more about Krystofer's journey in architecture, and don't forget to apply for AIA Chicago's Bridge Mentorship program through this Friday, August 2. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dBsgnu8r https://lnkd.in/gJtEyUCm
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In May of 2024, AIA Chicago Executive Director Jen Masengarb, Assoc. AIA, sat down with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright. In this interview, Commissioner Boatright discussed the Cut the Tape Initiative, reducing - or eliminating - parking minimums, and more.
Good Design for All: In Conversation with Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright - AIA Chicago
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The New York Times "Frugal Traveler Columnist" Elaine Glusac provided recommendations on where to find excellence in music, art, theater, and food without spending a fortune in Chicago. Included in these recommendations is AIA Chicago's own "AIA Guide to Chicago" and editor Laurie Petersen's recommendations on which neighborhoods to see if you're in a pinch on time. https://lnkd.in/dXihgyan
A Cheapskate in Chicago
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Is your company looking to make a splash? Branded Lounge Seating at Designight 2024 is NOW AVAILABLE! SPECIAL OFFER: This custom branded seating area allows for your company to have a CUSTOM-BRANDED light tower, coffee table, and ottomans at an event with nearly 500 key decision-makers in Chicago's architecture and design world. This offer is available to Silver-level Sponsors and above of AIA Chicago's Designight 2024. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your mark - the deadline to sponsor is August 7! Learn more about the Lounge a-la-carte SPECIAL OFFER at https://lnkd.in/gqxpsypf
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Bridge Mentorship applications are now open through Friday, August 2! Founded in 2009, AIA Chicago’s Bridge mentorship program connects AIA Fellows with rising professionals in their first three-to-ten years of practice. It offers an eight-month curriculum of curated programs coupled with informal, one-on-one meetings. Thank you to our volunteer leadership team: Rebecca Brouk, AIA; Rachel Killion, AIA; Carl Sergio, AIA / NOMA / NCARB / LEED; and David Sikorski, AIA.
Bridge Mentorship - AIA Chicago
https://aiachicago.org
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Transform Registration is now open! AIA Chicago Transform is an interdisciplinary, interactive series of classes focused on skill building for the business of architecture. This intensive program centers on transformational leadership, utilizing strategic, tactical and operational skill sets designed to affect change in an architect’s individual career and within their firm. Co-sponsored and powered by the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (GS10KSB) Chicago program, and in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, this collaboration brings award-winning faculty to AIA Chicago members and AEC professionals. This course includes 12.0 AIA Learning Units, 10 hours of Faculty Instruction, and 6 hours of Faculty and Panelist Coaching, in addition to team collaboration time. Thank you to our Transform co-chairs, Iana Kolev, AIA; Matthew McGrane AIA, NCARB, LEED AP; and Catherine Varnas, AIA. Register now through Tuesday, August 27.
AIA Chicago Transform - AIA Chicago
https://aiachicago.org
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The Chicago office of Moody Nolan, a leading national architectural firm deeply rooted in the city, has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious AIA Chicago Firm Award. This distinguished honor recognizes the firm’s outstanding achievements in design, commitment to sustainability and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices, and dedication to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join AIA Chicago on Thursday, August 15 for our upcoming Third Thursday celebrating Moody Nolan. Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/dpRHCCit.
AIA Chicago Announces Moody Nolan as Recipient of 2024 Firm Award - AIA Chicago
https://aiachicago.org
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Do you know about the new requirement for renewing your Illinois architect license this fall: a minimum of one hour of learning designed to reflect improved understanding of high winds or natural disasters? To help Illinois architects meet this requirement, AIA Illinois has planned a course to be taught by Rose (Geier) Grant, AIA, (Rose Grant, Architectural Services, Bloomington, IL). This learning falls within the 16 hours of HSW topics that are part of the mandatory 24 hours of continuing education. Register at the link below.
Wind Design Considerations for the Central U.S.: Reducing the Impact of Disasters - AIA Chicago
https://aiachicago.org