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"We have to think we are integral to somebody's existence on this planet." Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, SHRM-SCP, NOMA, NAAB, WELL AP, gives her inspiring take on the value of an architect. ✨ #ArchitectureWeek is about inspiring the next generation through K-12 engagement AND celebrating the #architecture profession! How would you answer this question? #AIA #NationalArchitectureWeek #Design

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With the U.S. Election Day just a week away and many voters across the country casting their ballots early, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is looking ahead to what it hopes to accomplish legislatively after the election’s outcomes are clear. Here are 7 Key issues on the ballot for architects:

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In this #DETAILED #podcast clip: Brian Jonas, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal/Owner at Graham Baba Architects, talks about using interior materials that add character to the Ballard Food Bank. Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/eCyuTG5S

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🌟💡 Breaking News: Uncover the Crucial Role of Executive Architects in Securing Planning Permission for our Addison Gardens Housing Application! 🏡😱 • 💰💣 Budget Guardians: Executive Architects excel at cost management and meticulous planning, ensuring freedom from budget overruns. 💸🚫 • 📐🛠️ Space Optimization Experts: With Executive Architects at the helm, housing projects enjoy efficient layouts, minimizing waste and maximizing functionality. 📉🚪 • 🏗️🔨 Elite Contractor Selection: Executive Architects handpick top-notch contractors and suppliers, guaranteeing quality construction while avoiding costly rework. 🚫👷♀️ • 🌿🌧️ Sustainability Pioneers: Executive Architects prioritize eco-friendly design, reducing utility costs and lessening environmental impact. 💡🌍 • 📆⏳ On-Time Project Completion: Efficient project management by Executive Architects eliminates delays and coordination issues, ensuring punctual delivery. ⌛🚧 • 📜📝 Compliance Assurance: Executive Architects maintain housing projects in perfect alignment with building regulations and zoning laws, warding off legal troubles and additional expenses. ⚖️🔒 Experience a seamless and triumphant housing application process with the guidance of an Executive Architect. 💼🔑 Schedule a FREE initial consultation: 💻📞 https://lnkd.in/eaZjAKKn Associated hashtags: #PlanningSuccess #CostManagement #SpaceOptimization #QualityConstruction #SustainableDesign #OnTimeDelivery #ComplianceMatters #ExecutiveArchitects #ProjectExcellence #FreeConsultation #AGAAssociates #AddisonGardensProject

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🌟💡 Breaking News: Uncover the Crucial Role of Executive Architects in Securing Planning Permission for our Addison Gardens Housing Application! 🏡😱 • 💰💣 Budget Guardians: Executive Architects excel at cost management and meticulous planning, ensuring freedom from budget overruns. 💸🚫 • 📐🛠️ Space Optimization Experts: With Executive Architects at the helm, housing projects enjoy efficient layouts, minimizing waste and maximizing functionality. 📉🚪 • 🏗️🔨 Elite Contractor Selection: Executive Architects handpick top-notch contractors and suppliers, guaranteeing quality construction while avoiding costly rework. 🚫👷♀️ • 🌿🌧️ Sustainability Pioneers: Executive Architects prioritize eco-friendly design, reducing utility costs and lessening environmental impact. 💡🌍 • 📆⏳ On-Time Project Completion: Efficient project management by Executive Architects eliminates delays and coordination issues, ensuring punctual delivery. ⌛🚧 • 📜📝 Compliance Assurance: Executive Architects maintain housing projects in perfect alignment with building regulations and zoning laws, warding off legal troubles and additional expenses. ⚖️🔒 Experience a seamless and triumphant housing application process with the guidance of an Executive Architect. 💼🔑 Schedule a FREE initial consultation: 💻📞 https://lnkd.in/eaZjAKKn Associated hashtags: #PlanningSuccess #CostManagement #SpaceOptimization #QualityConstruction #SustainableDesign #OnTimeDelivery #ComplianceMatters #ExecutiveArchitects #ProjectExcellence #FreeConsultation #AGAAssociates #AddisonGardensProject

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Daryl Williams-Dotson, AIA, ULI, IIDA, is redefining what it means to be a leader in architecture. As the CEO and President of WDi Architecture, Inc., a firm she founded in 1995, she exemplifies innovation, and a strong commitment to inclusion. From her roots in Daytona Beach, Florida, to becoming a renowned architect and business owner in Indianapolis, Indiana, Williams-Dotson’s journey reflects her dedication to creating spaces that are as inclusive as they are functional. Williams-Dotson’s journey began at Southern University, a historically Black college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree. She later sharpened her leadership skills through Cornell University’s Women in Leadership program. Her early career took her to Phoenix, Arizona, where she obtained her first architectural registration, before relocating to Indianapolis in 1991. At a time when the architectural profession was still heavily male-dominated, especially in Indianapolis, Williams-Dotson’s perseverance set her apart. With over three decades of experience, Williams-Dotson has cultivated a diverse and impressive portfolio. Her expertise spans architectural design, planning, project management, and sustainable building practices. From managing multi-million-dollar projects to more modest renovations, her work demonstrates her ability to bring vision to life at every scale. Her firm, WDi Architecture, is known for its work on projects such as the renovations of William Penn School 49 and Washington Irving School 14 as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools’ Rebuilding Stronger initiative. For Williams-Dotson, these projects represent more than professional milestones. “Young African American children need to see successful professionals who look like them,” said Dotson. “Representation matters, and inclusion isn’t just a checkbox; it’s about creating environments that celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences.” She has a commendable history of designing affordable housing, emphasizing attractive and community-integrated projects. The recent developments at Wes Montgomery Park showcase a dedication to inclusive and accessible design. The park is named after the legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Williams-Dotson’s work has not gone unnoticed. Her firm has garnered many accolades for its innovative and sustainable designs, showcasing a rich history of award-winning work. Her contributions have been highlighted in publications like Essence Magazine, the Indianapolis Star, and the Indianapolis Business Journal. She is also a registered architect in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio and is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the Indiana Interior Design Coalition (IIDA), and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). #WDiarchitecture #AIA #Architect

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) president, Kimberly Dowdell, calls for bold action to reshape architecture’s future; addressing the climate crisis, diversity within the profession, and reevaluating compensation structures and embracing technological advancements, like artificial intelligence. #learnglazing #AIA #architecture #climatecrisis #climatechange #paystructures #AI #artificialintelligence #buildingdesign #glassindustry #sustainability #education #diversity #buildingthefuture

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Meet Paul Szafir AIA, LEED AP, NCARB! During this Q&A profile, MaryBeth DiDonna explored the fascinating journey and insights of a seasoned professional in his field. Discover strategies and tips that could reshape your own professional path. 🚀 👀 Curious about the secrets to success in your industry? Learn directly from Paul's experiences and leverage these insights to boost your career! 🔗 Don’t miss out on this must-read! Check out the full article here https://lnkd.in/e4_rmCkK and share it with your network. Let's spread the knowledge! #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalInsights #IndustryLeaders

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Anthony Harris AIA, LEED AP, CDT, a senior architect at Quinn Evans, shares his insights on the transformative renovation of the Capital One Arena in a recent article by the Washington Business Journal. The piece highlights how local architects would reimagine the arena and its adjacent areas. In the article, Anthony emphasizes the area's significance as a focal point for civic and social infrastructure while also highlighting the opportunity for sustainability initiatives. "Sports teams, at their best, can be points of pride and connection, acting as civic institutions as that contribute to a city's identity. This can be especially vital to a city as diverse and transient as the District...[A] modernized Capital One Arena provides an opportunity for the building and the site to embrace its role as a civic asset – contributing not just to the commercial revitalization of the area but also to the civic and social infrastructure of a neighborhood. Capital One Arena could fundamentally reimagine the role of the sports arena by becoming a locus of social life and activity beyond game days or special events, providing a function for residents as well as fans and concert-goers." Learn more about our mission to discover design solutions that enrich lives and make a long-lasting, positive impact 🔗 www.quinnevans.com/mission Subscribed to the WBJ? Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3TTh2Rr #QuinnEvans #Architecture #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #CivicInfrastructure #SportsArena #WashingtonDC #WashingtonBusinessJournal

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Become a better architect. Fulfill long-held career goals. Amber Book's ARE prep course has helped thousands of architects get licensed. Could Amber Book help you, too? Learn more at amberbook. com

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#ProjectOfTheDay: Modular Hospitality Prototype by Danny Forster & Architecture This prototype hotel room uses modular technology to rethink supply chains, connection systems and facade design for better hospitality architecture. Details: https://arc.ht/4gSUPwJ |📍Atlanta, GA, US #ArchitizerAwards

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“Looking ahead, what do you hope to be the legacy of your book, ‘Build Like It's the End of the World’?” 🌍📖 During their recent live book launch, Sandeep Ahuja and Patrick Chopson, AIA shared their bold vision for creating a carbon-positive built environment. “Build Like It’s the End of the World” challenges conventional AEC industry practices and sets a new standard for sustainable design and construction. Offering a practical blueprint for carbon-positivity, this essential guide combines rigorous research with actionable strategies that can transform the future of architecture. 💡🔧 Discover how this book provides practical tools, a comprehensive roadmap, and a compelling case for the economic and cultural benefits of sustainable buildings. It’s a must-read for AEC professionals ready to drive the industry towards a more sustainable future. 🌱🏢 Explore how this book can reshape your approach to design at the 🔗 in comments. #Sustainability #Architecture #Decarbonization #AEC #CarbonPositive #BuildBetter #FutureOfDesign #NetZero #GreenBuilding #SustainableDesign #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateChange #CarbonFootprint #EnvironmentalImpact #CircularEconomy #SmartDesign #LowCarbon #ZeroEmissions #GreenArchitecture #BuildingForTheFuture #InnovationInDesign

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#FutureFocused presents Sophia Razzaque, AIA, IIDA, NOMA, LEED AP! In this video, she shares how vital access to the profession is for young people. Learn more about Project Pipeline, a NOMA initiative, here: https://bit.ly/3W9wcUq #Architecture #Design

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As we've heard Richard Mulhern, LEED AP convincingly and consistently elucidate from the start of all this recent debate, AI is not here to make architects obsolete. It’s here to help them avoid designing another boring skyscraper. Whether it’s using generative algorithms to reduce airplane weight or simulating entire urban ecosystems, AI is turning architects into superheroes with advanced visualization tools and predictive maintenance for buildings. The only question left: Are we designing the future, or is the future designing us? https://lnkd.in/eaDQZ9xm

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Blending Historical Narrative with Modern Architectural Design - In this article, Jane Mena Winkler shares her design process for the restaurant in her project "Hotel Miller," showcasing the intersection of history, architecture, and narrative. - https://lnkd.in/ggs6xFK4

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Six strong views on how U.S. architectural licensure stands today and how it could evolve in the future. Hear from leading voices in architectural practice and academia. What is your view on licensure? Which take should be added? Let us know in the comments below or on Archinect.

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