AIA Philadelphia

Join your colleagues and friends for a day of golf on two of the area's finest courses, lunch, an open bar, dinner, prizes, and more! Our upcoming outing will again be held at Sunnybrook Golf Club and Whitemarsh Valley Country Club on Monday, April 28, 2025. We are almost sold out! Sign up for a Foursome today. Not much of a golfer? Join us for virtual golf or purchase dinner tickets instead. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3N3OMK6 Questions? Please contact Juli Foley, Director of Membership & Events, at [email protected].

ECONOMIC NEWS ?? The AIA/Deltek Architectural Billings Index (ABI) February score came in at 45.5. However, 74% of architecture firm leaders report generally good profitability in recent years, with: ?? 13% indicating that they have had consistently strong profits, ?? 28% indicating that they consistently have at least a good level of profitability, and ?? 33% indicating that they have had mostly good years, but some have been not so good. Get more details here: https://bit.ly/41YqerF Have questions? Attend our Economic Update Q2 2025 ABI Insights webinar on AIAU! Register—at no cost to you—to join AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, and AIA President Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, for this important conversation: https://bit.ly/3Rh7DCb #AIA #Architecture #Economy

We must inspire the next generation of architects and designers by engaging with K-12 students, and you can do that now by volunteering for #ArchitectureWeek (April 7-11) 2025. You or your firm can get involved by visiting one of DesignPhiladelphia's partner schools to lead a Career Pathways presentation or facilitate a DE standard in-class workshop. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43QRTgE

Do you know someone who is a long-standing member of the architectural community and has made significant contributions over their lifetime to the architectural profession? Or someone who while not an architect, has made a lasting contribution to the design excellence of the Greater Philadelphia community's buildings and landscapes? Submit nominations for the 2025 John Frederick Harbeson Award and Paul Philippe Cret Award by Friday, April 4. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RdsXZb #DesignExcellence (Flicker + Elm Photography: 2024 winners of these awards, Michael Johns, FAIA, NOMA, LEED-AP and Laurie Olin [OLIN] along with board members Brian S. and Danielle DiLeo Kim)

Have you seen the Homes featured this year?

ByDesign is coming to AIA Philadelphia! We’re excited to announce that ByDesign, in partnership with AIA Philadelphia, will soon be filming episodes showcasing the innovative work of Philadelphia architects and their projects. Even better—there’s no cost for architects to participate! America ByDesign: Architecture is a TV series airing on CBS with the goal to bring greater visibility to showcase exceptional design principles, projects, materials and products. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XQu5pr #AmericaByDesign

How often can you get an hour of free consultation with an attorney, an insurance broker, and a risk manager—all at the same time? Check out this valuable Allied Member lunch and learn featuring AIA Philadelphia Board Member Richard Davies ! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eA_rMvaD

With this competition, we are seeking professionals with experience in the following areas: Code & Zoning, Residential Design?ADUs, and Sustainable Systems to be advisors! https://lnkd.in/eqngrgS6

Drumroll please... ?? ?? ?? #AIA25 registration is now OPEN! The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design? 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a catalyst for inspiration. Over four dynamic days, you will experience: ?? Visionary keynotes ?? Industry-leading CE ?? Architect-led tours ?? Unparalleled networking opportunities ?? AEC industry’s largest expo Join us June 4-7 in Boston. Register now to save with early bird rates: https://bit.ly/434oSuO

How to inspire the youth about design. Check it out! (DesignPhiladelphia #DesignEducation #AIAResources)