AIA Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

Listen to our 2025 Board President Bob Shelton, AIA on the mentorDINO Podcast, talking about design-build and his vision for AIA Pittsburgh in 2025!

Read the latest updates from our firms around Western Pennsylvania in our From the Firms March 2025 feature. You can read about the newest hires, promotions, projects, and more?here: https://lnkd.in/ebwRsnPR Do you have news about your firm that you'd like to see here next time? Email all updates for From the Firms to?[email protected].

Join the AIA Pittsburgh Design + Research Group on Monday, March 10th at 11:00am for "Learning from Craft: AI-augmented XR," presented by Dina El-Zanfaly, PhD, a computational design and interaction researcher and an Assistant Professor in the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University. ? In this talk, El-Zanfaly will explore how craft-based practices can inform the design of computational tools, particularly AI-augmented extended reality (XR) systems for embodied learning. The talk will begin with an overview of her research, followed by a series of projects that illustrate this approach. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/epy-vB4d

What a successful #AIAHillDay! Today, over 400 architects and AIA members met with their members of Congress to advocate for important policies that will shape the future of architecture and the built environment. They advocated for: ?? Design freedom for federal architecture ?? Arbitrary fee limitations for federal contracts ?? Affordable housing programs ?? Community resiliency ?? Tax incentives for architects (e.g., R&D tax credit) Thank you to all the members and chapters that showed up today on behalf of the entire profession. Your voices are the most important! ?? Have any great photos from your Hill Day experience? Share them on social using #AIALeads25 and #AIAHillDay! #AIA #Architecture

AIA Pittsburgh is excited to present the fourth episode of "Perspectives." Through this series of interviews, we learn about the personal and professional history of long-standing and accomplished members. In our fourth episode, Don Carter, FAIA, Past President of AIA Pittsburgh and former Director of the Remaking Cities Institute at Carnegie Mellon Architecture, discusses how he approaches community development and public engagement in design, organizing the 2013 Remaking Cities Conference, and the opportunities for Pittsburgh to build on the assets it currently has. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ehN9vqpM Interviews conducted by Jason Andrews, AIA Editing by Gustavo Bernal

AIA Pittsburgh supports the provision of affordable housing as a fundamental human right. We believe in the power of design to create healthy, sustainable, and thriving communities. We also recognize that solving complex challenges requires a comprehensive, collaborative, and inclusive approach. The members of AIA Pittsburgh are experts in providing thoughtful and effective solutions to these types of issues and stand ready to contribute to proposed policies that promote equitable and sustainable growth. Read AIA Pittsburgh's full statement on the proposed amendments to Title Nine here: https://lnkd.in/ej3su_zG

Introducing the 2025 YAF AIA Pittsburgh,?Sanzinia Nevarez, NOMA, Associate AIA of?LGA Partners!?Sanzinia has been an active member of YAF for several years?and recommends the group for?any young architects - a term that includes students, recent grads, and anyone pursuing licensure or licensed within the last?ten years - who are looking for opportunities to connect with likeminded people that are passionate about architecture and the profession. Learn more about Sanzinia, her advice to other young architects, and some of her favorite things in and out of work in her dossier?here: https://lnkd.in/ePjvCdMB

Kick-Off Meeting 2025 Alert! Join us for our Kick-Off Meeting to hear exciting ideas for the year ahead! Let’s collaborate, brainstorm, and set the stage for an impactful year together. ?? Date: February 19th ?? Location: AIA Office, Pittsburgh ? Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM Come share your thoughts, connect with fellow professionals, and help shape our initiatives. See you there! AIA Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Architects #KickoffMeeting #AIA #Networking #ArchitectureCommunity #Collaboration #Pittsburgh

?? We LOVE to see our founders featured in this sweet article about architect couples and "what it means to design a life together". ?? A Valentine's Day special from AIA Pittsburgh! ?? AIA Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Architects ?? Fisher ARCHitecture ?? Gary Moshier Cherie Moshier ?? Christine Mondor Marc Mondor ?? #architectcouples #designyourlife #workingtogether #love https://lnkd.in/eaeAmWRr

Check out our story in the latest AIA Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Newsletter - Valentine's Date Edition! https://lnkd.in/eRhNGuTV