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#ArchitectureWeek is April 13-19! 🏠🏘🏢🏛⛪️ This year, we’re excited to promote #architecture as a vital and popular career option for students who express interest in drawing, creating, building, and problem-solving. Starting early is . That’s why we're highlighting some K-12 reading materials and activities to inspire a future generation of #architects. How are you celebrating? If you use any of the attached resources, take some pics and tag us at #ArchitectureWeekPA #AIAPA #NationalArchitectureWeek #ArchitectureAndDesign The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Lock in your AIA25-Conference On Architecture and Design early bird savings! Early bird rates are still available, but not for long. Register by April 9 to get the biggest discount! Want a $159 ticket? Join AIA as a new member, then unlock your $159 New Member Pass—a $1,140 savings on the non-member rate! #emergingprofessionals #EPiC #architect #architecture #AIAPA #AIA #AEC

AIA PA is thrilled to support the Women's Leadership Summit Scholarship program and fundraiser. The Summit provides an invaluable opportunity for women to connect with colleagues, share their vulnerabilities, and uplift one another to become future leaders. 💡 How You Can Support: ✅ Buy a Ticket to the Fundraiser: Your attendance directly contributes to the scholarship fund. ✅ Donate: Can’t make it? You can still make a tax-deductible donation. ✅ Firm Pledge: Firm leaders who plan to send employees to WLS 2025 will be recognized for their commitment to building equity. 💫 Let’s come together for an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, and action—uplifting women towards leadership! 🎟️ Register now to support women's leadership in architecture! https://lnkd.in/eCgjX_dU 🔥 What to Expect: Pecha Kucha Presentations: Hear from the 2024 WLS scholarship recipients, Lea Litvin, AIA and Roshni Krishnan, as they share their journeys and key takeaways from the Summit. Be inspired by the "Women of Impact" Panel - Listen in to a great discussion with three Influential leaders! ▪️Rebecca Johnson, Executive Director of AIA Philadelphia & DesignPhiladelphia ▪️Jamie Ober, 2025 President of AIA Pennsylvania - Principal at Lenhardt Rodgers Architecture + Interiors ▪️Danielle DiLeo Kim, 2025 President of AIA Philadelphia - CEO of DDK Consulting, LLC Shout out to our collaborators Women In Architecture lead by Sarah Curry and Elisa Medina-Jaudes. ✨Empower Women. Build Equity. Create Opportunities. ✨ #AIAPhiladelphia #WomenInArchitecture #Leadership #EquityInDesign #WLS #WomeninACE #DesignPhiladelphia

Congratulations to the AIA Philadelphia and DesignPhiladelphia's Executive Director, Rebecca Johnson, Hon. AIA, on being selected as the 2025 recipient of Honorary Membership from The American Institute of Architects (AIA)! Her visionary leadership has transformed AIA Philadelphia into a hub for advocacy, equity, and innovation. From founding BUILDPhilly to co-creating the JADE Fellowship, her impact spans civic engagement, climate action, mentorship, and inclusive design. Read more: https://bit.ly/3FLt5N9 #Leadership #HonoraryAIA #AIA

We're celebrating #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! Here are nine Arab American architects you should know, courtesy of AIA Architect ⤵️ 1️⃣ Razan Altiraifi, Assoc. AIA | Design applications manager, Perkins&Will 2️⃣ Amale Andraos, AIA | Co-founder and principal, WORKac and dean emeritus, Columbia University 3️⃣ RAYA ANI, FAIA, LEED AP | Founder and design director, RAW-NYC Architects 4️⃣ Sereen (Emaish) Atari, Assoc. AIA | Founder, Arab Females in Architecture and Construction (afac.connect) 5️⃣ Ziad Jamaleddine | Founding partner, L.E.FT, and assistant professor of architecture at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation 6️⃣ Nasser Rabbat | Professor and director of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7️⃣ Dr. Tarek Rakha | Associate Professor, Director, High Performance Building Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology and co-founder and CEO of Lamarr.AI 8️⃣ Shahad Sadeq, Assoc. AIA | Architectural designer, Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective 9️⃣ Bisher Tabbaa | Managing principal, FADAA Click to read about their work and professional journeys. #AIA

NCARB has recently made improvements to the licensing requirements tool, which provides an overview of requirements in each of NCARB’s 55 member jurisdictions related to architectural licensure and practice rules. Learn more about the updates—and remember to always contact your licensing board directly to ensure you have the most accurate and current information about your state's requirements » https://ow.ly/Vyik50VqBK0 . . . #NCARB #ArchitectureLicense #Architect

Today, we recognize #TransgenderDayOfVisibility. We celebrate and support transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming architects and design professionals. Are you looking for that community at AIA? 🌟 The LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group in the AIA Community Hub is here to bring you together! This affinity group is a forum for members who identify as LGBTQIA+ to connect, engage, and share resources with the goal of helping one another gain greater influence and impact in their communities and the architecture profession. Join here: https://bit.ly/3XwY0TG #AIA #Architecture #Design

Join us in April for an open and honest conversation about navigating your career as an architect! Whether you're negotiating salary, building confidence, or defining your path, this discussion is for you. Hear from our amazing panelists Karla Sierralta, AIA, Andrea Cabalo, AIA, and Casaundra Quackenbush, AIA, who have faced similar challenges and progressed in their careers as they share insights, experiences, and strategies for recognizing your value, advocating for yourself, and turning obstacles into opportunities. Come ready to listen, learn, and connect with peers who are on the same journey! Register today by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/ghvZmH5i #YoungArchitect #YAFCommunity #CareerGrowth

Do you know someone who is a long-standing member of the architectural community and has made significant contributions over their lifetime to the architectural profession? Or someone who while not an architect, has made a lasting contribution to the design excellence of the Greater Philadelphia community's buildings and landscapes? Submit nominations for the 2025 John Frederick Harbeson Award and Paul Philippe Cret Award by Friday, April 4. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RdsXZb #DesignExcellence (Flicker + Elm Photography: 2024 winners of these awards, Michael Johns, FAIA, NOMA, LEED-AP and Laurie Olin [OLIN] along with board members Brian S. and Danielle DiLeo Kim)

The class of 2024 conclude our celebration of our WLS scholarship winners. Keep an eye out for notifications of the application period for the 2025 scholarship opening in April.