AIA Knowledge Communities

Overview

Knowledge Communities are practice-area or professional-based interest groups of AIA Chicago's membership organized for the purposes of sharing information, organizing learning opportunities and events, and networking. Chapter Knowledge Communities correspond to the AIA national's but are not necessarily affiliated.

In participating in a Knowledge Community, AIA Chicago members can:

  • Find their people
  • Determine their next career step
  • Hone leadership skills
  • Build community and celebrate the profession
  • Serve and pay it forward

Active AIA Knowledge Communities

AIA Knowledge Communities - Building Enclosure Council

Building Enclosure Council (BEC)

BEC-Chicago is a community of people within the construction industry with interest and expertise in the design and construction of building enclosures.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Committee on the Environment + 2030 Commitment

Committee on the Environment + 2030 Commitment (COTE)

COTE is an AIA Knowledge Community that provides an actionable climate strategy plan with a set of standards and goals for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment by 2030.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Custom Residential Architecture Network

Custom Residential Architecture Network (CRAN)

CRAN Chicago provides a vibrant meeting place for practitioners within the Custom Residential Architectural community to share knowledge, experiences, resources, and events.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Design

Design

The AIA Chicago Design Knowledge Committee focuses on showcasing the design excellence of AIA Chicago member firms through firm visits, educational programs, and building tours.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Design for Aging

Design for Aging

The mission of the AIA Chicago Design for Aging Knowledge Community is to foster design innovation and disseminate knowledge necessary to enhance the quality of life for an aging society through the built environment.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Education

Education

The Education Knowledge Community works to connect designers, instructors, administrators and other professionals involved in the development and use of educational environments.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Healthcare

Healthcare

The AIA Chicago Healthcare Knowledge Community (HCKC) aims to support local healthcare design professionals and affiliated groups.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Historic Resources

Historic Resources

The Historic Resources Knowledge Community is a space for architects to share the role as stewards of existing buildings in creating and maintaining a just, sustainable, and equitable built environment.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Interior Architecture

Interior Architecture

The Interior Architecture Knowledge Community provides a forum for investigation and conversation respective to the nuances of the practice.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Small Firm Exchange

Small Firm Exchange (SFx)

The mission of SFx Chicago is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms.

AIA Knowledge Communities - Technical Issues

Technical Issues

The Technical Issues Knowledge Community works to expand understanding and expertise on materials, technologies, and building systems.
AIA Knowledge Communities - Technology in Architectural Practice

Technology in Architectural Practice

The AIA Chicago Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community (TAP) seeks to inform, educate, and connect Chicago area professionals who use technology to design, present, and document buildings.

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