This two-day symposium will delve into emerging trends, theories, and technologies that are shaping the future of regional and urban design. Convening in Washington, DC, the symposium’s first day will expand on this ambition and explore the following themes through various fast-paced presentations and panel discussions. The conversation will continue the symposium’s second day through a series of on-site project tours and workshops throughout the Washington DC region.

The Core Galvanize It! seminar introduces you to the basics of hot-dip galvanized steel. This course will examine the hot-dip galvanizing process as well as other zinc coatings, and detail the intrinsic benefits galvanizing provides. This course is accredited by AIA and RCEP to provide 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour). The American Galvanizers Association is also... Read more »

For the first time since late December 2019, FORUM is back in person! In case you’re unfamiliar with it, FORUM is the AIAS’ annual conference, and we invite all of our members from around the world to gather in a new city under a new theme, and spend a few days together. FORUM is often capitalized even though it’s not technically an acronym – so when people ask us what it stands for, we like to say that it’s a conference that represents everything we stand for: we empower voices, ideas, and actions for the future. And we especially love to do it together!

The Future Architects of the Middle East (FAME) is organizing this February. FAME is an organization dedicated to celebrating historical and modern contributions to the global community by MENA and SWANA artists, activists, and architects, focusing on the Middle East. They aim to shed light on non-European modes of architectural thought and expression and celebrate... Read more »

The theme of this conference, BLOOM: Emerging Solutions for Urban Sustainability, encapsulates Seattle's commitment to green, high-performance architecture in response to the climate crisis. This takes shape in our three keystones: Innovation & Efficiency, Environmental Responsiveness, and Sustainable Urban Growth. We hope to welcome you in Seattle this April, during our breathtaking cherry blossom super-bloom, and delve together into an optimistic perspective on sustainable architecture.