AIA Kansas City

Thanks to NSPJ Architects for hosting our first Cocktails & Conversations of 2025 last week. It was great to see everyone after a long winter! Join us next month at PGAV on April 2.

What has the 2025 Pillars Class been up to lately? Besides monthly planned programs they have had a heavy focus on Volunteering this winter season! Scraps KC - providing resources, education and an environment for creative upcycling that encourages change in a more responsible community. Harvesters—The Community Food Network - providing food and related household products to more than 900 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. Kanbe's Markets - a mission to build a more inclusive food system by transforming food loss into food access.

Meet Kathryn Eckhoff, Design Structural Project Manager at Wallace Design Collective and a member of this year's Pillars Leadership Program.

Meet Travis Kingsley, Mechanical Engineering Manager AT 5by5 Engineering and a member of this year's Pillars Leadership Program.

Architect Impact Partnership just launched! AIA Kansas City and U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, are strengthening the architectural community through the exclusive year-long Architect Impact Partnership. This is a first-of-its-kind sponsorship with our chapter. This partnership will provide resources, networking, and education to support our members and Member Firms. We are excited to deliver a host of opportunities to our members through US CAD/ARKANCE’s generous investment. Key initiatives include: ~ Event Sponsorships throughout 2025 ~ Starting a Revit user group this summer? ~ Supporting new grads and young architects? Watch for more details in Building Blocks and on our website.?

Equity in Architecture invites you to our first committee meeting of the year. This event is meant for new members interested in joining, networking with our current committee leads, and brainstorming EiA programming for this year. This event is free and open to all, food & drink will be provided. Register here > https://lnkd.in/gh6d8ttc

These "elite AIA 2030 operatives" shared their expertise on cracking the code on sustainability reporting and make real progress toward a net-zero future. Our "Mission 2030: Impossible Only If You Don’t Measure" panel is part of a series of discussions that bolster our members' ability to make real impact on decarbonizing the built environment. Thanks to our panelists from Populous, Multistudio, Finegold Alexander Architects, SLATTERY Design + Architecture, and Hoefer Welker for inspiring our members and design colleagues. You can register now for the next meet-up in this series scheduled for March 6. Link in comments

Everyone could use a little coaching on how to give compelling presentations! Sign up for this session soon - it's coming up on Feb. 27. Link in comments.

Inspire the future at AIA Kansas City’s 17th Annual Women in Design Day of Shadowing! We’re looking for AIA Kansas City Member Firms to host high school students from across the KC metro for a real-world career experience in architecture, design, and engineering. ?? April 10, 2025 ?? 9 AM – 1 PM ? Plan engaging activities (firm tours, project walkthroughs, design charrettes, etc.) ? Provide lunch & insights into your firm’s culture ? Make a lasting impact on the next generation of designers This is your chance to showcase your firm’s talent and inspire young minds! YOUR APPLICATION IS DUE MARCH 14. Sign up today & shape the future of design! Link in comments.

We love starting off a new year of member engagement with a fun "bingo card" challenge! Let's see what interests you and excites you about our AIA Kansas City community.