February 21, 2025

Sharing the January 2025 AIA Strategic Council report from Strategic Council Moderator Jessica O’Donnell, AIA…

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FROM THE MODERATORS
The AIA Strategic Council kicked off during December’s Governance Week with our seven study groups all working to help advance the architectural profession’s impact, equity, and relevance.

The 10-Year Valuation and Future Blueprint Study Group assesses the Strategic Council’s past decade to enhance governance and alignment. The AIA of the Future Study Group targets member engagement, partnerships, and organizational improvement. At the same time, the Architect of the Future Study Group envisions a long-term role for architects as societal change agents.

Our Climate Responsive Design & Leadership Study Group aims to equip architects with tools and knowledge to address climate challenges while fostering design equity. The Connected Communities Study Group prioritizes leveraging technology and advocacy to enhance public and private sector collaboration.
The Resilient Practice Models group examines ways architectural practices can thrive amidst advancing technologies, encroaching industries, and a record number of retiring firm owners. Finally, the Digital Architecture Study Group explores the integration of AI and digital tools to promote equity, sustainability, and efficiency within the profession.

This year we introduced three parallel charges: each study group will investigate how their respective topics will transform equity in our profession, prioritize wellbeing in our industry, and optimize the business of architecture.

Jessica M. O’Donnell, AIA 2025 Moderator + Abigail R. Brown, FAIA 2025 Vice Moderator

Special thanks to our committee chairs who help guide our work and inform our decision-making process: Jeff Seabold, AIA (Best Practices Committee Chair), Mary E. Womble, AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP, CFM & Marc Mondor, AIA (Communications Co-Chairs), and Mike Daly, AIA (Elections Chair).

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Key links from the full report:

AIA AND U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS RELEASE NATIONAL HOUSING SURVEY HIGHLIGHTING URGENT NEED FOR ACTION
https://lnkd.in/etZX8FMZ

2025 AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS COMPONENT GRANTS
The deadline for receipt of completed applications/proposals is February 11, 2025.
https://lnkd.in/efesTPF2

2025 AIA TRUST COMPONENT GRANTS PROGRAM
The deadline for completed applications to be received by the AIA Trust for consideration is close of business on Monday, April 14, 2025.
https://lnkd.in/e9sHk6DH

By Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, AIA NJ Advocacy Consultant | Posted in AIA-NJ News, Women in Architecture | Tagged: #JessicaMODonnellAIA, #StrategicCouncil | Comments (0)