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The return of billings to a stable level after nearly two years of decline signals potential improvement across the industry....

CONTACT: Matt Tinder, mtinder@aia.org, (202) 626-7462 WASHINGTON – December 16, 2024 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of Evelyn M. Lee, FAIA, as its 101st president. Lee is a multi-faceted professional who uniquely blends her architectural background with a technology-driven focus. As an architect now immersed in the technology industry, she serves as...

The AIA Chicago chapter Board of Directors is the representative leadership body elected by the local membership each year. All AIA Chicago members in good standing are eligible to be nominated or self-nominate for an open position on the Board of Directors. Open positions and calls for nominations were sent to members in September of 2024. ...

This holiday season, AIA Chicago has compiled a list of books by – or featuring – AIA Chicago members. This year’s book list offers a fresh collection of stunning monographs, along with a diverse range of perspectives—both literal, such as an 11-foot-long panorama of riverfront buildings, and figurative, spanning global celebrations of diversity to the story of a single chair....

Lakisha Woods, CAE, Delivers legacy of financial stability, innovation, and inclusion at The American Institute of Architects. Washington – December 11, 2024 – Lakisha Woods, CAE, EVP/CEO of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), has announced her departure effective February 2025. She is the first person of color and second woman to hold this position, marking a significant milestone in...

December 4, 2024, CHICAGO – AIA Chicago, the second largest local chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the collective voice of over 4,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, architecture students, and allied professionals, is proud to announce Janeen Harrell, AIA, and Breah Page, AIA as the recipients of the 2024 Presidential Citation. This prestigious honor recognizes their exemplary leadership,...