As a recently elevated Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, I spent a great deal of time over the last year reflecting on my journey within AIA. When I stepped foot into the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University as a freshman, I had no way of...
Emerging Professionals
AIA Strategic Council Updates Q1
AIA New Jersey Strategic Councilor Lauren Harris, AIA, shares the first quarter news from the AIA National Strategic Council. 2026 AIA FUTURE FORWARD GRANT The deadline to submit for the 2026 AIA Future Forward Grant program is Friday, April 17. Students, emerging...
2026 AIA FUTURE FORWARD GRANT
The deadline to submit for the 2026 AIA Future Forward Grant program is Friday, April 17. Students, emerging professionals, and architects licensed less than 10 years can apply for up to $10,000 to test new ideas that disrupt the traditional conception of practice,...
Join Us For Architecture Week 2026!
Architecture Week 2026 is AIA New Jersey’s statewide celebration of architecture, design, and the people who shape our built environment. This annual initiative brings architecture into classrooms and communities, creating meaningful connections between professionals...
A26 Conference on Architecture & Design
June 10 - 13 San Diego THE ARCHITECTURE& DESIGN EVENT OFTHE YEAR! Book by Feb. 16 & get first access to tours—before they sell out! Find more and register at https://conferenceonarchitecture.com MASTERNEW SKILLS AIA26 is your front-row seat to what’s next in...
Supporting Early-Career Professionals: Empowering the NextGeneration Through EPiC and Beyond
Written and edited by Brian W. Penschow, AIA (with support froma specially trained AIA-educated GTP based on OpenAI’sChatGPT 4o) Introduction Early-career professionals represent the bright future of the architecture profession. As they transition fromacademia to...





