Continuing to discover and connect at AIA International’s seven-day event, the 2023 symposium City Regeneration Through Design, organized by AIA Japan and co-sponsored by NorthGlass and Kuraray.
Conference Report - Tokyo and Osaka Architecture Walk | July 21, 2023
Conference Report - City Regeneration Through Design | July 20 - 21, 2023
Conference Report - City Regeneration Through Design | July 20, 2023
A multifaceted event organized by AIA International this July celebrated Japan’s leading role in architectural and urban renewal, and international collaboration. The five days in central Tokyo and Osaka treated attendees and delegates from AIA and ASSC (Architectural Society of Shanghai China) to talks by esteemed guest speakers and a landmark signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two associations. In addition, a variety of guided walking tours showcased Tokyo and Osaka.
Meet the jury - part #3
The AIA International Design Awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence of AIA members’ projects worldwide. Entries will be judged on how successfully the design addresses individual project program requirements, the successful integration of the solution within its context, and its worthiness for an award in design excellence. Every year has featured a specially assembled jury of three internationally renowned architects and designers to preside over the awards.
Meet the jury - part #2
AIA International is the broadest geographical component of the American Institute of Architects. The AIA International Design Awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence of AIA members’ projects worldwide. All members of AIA International are eligible to submit entries for projects located anywhere in the world. Every year has featured a specially assembled jury of three internationally renowned architects and designers to preside over the awards.
Meet the jury - part #1
The AIA International Design Awards Program aims to share the importance of architecture and of the role of architects to design for people and planet, towards a future of health, inclusivity, and stewardship. Entries will be judged on how successfully the design addresses individual project program requirements, the successful integration of the solution within its context, and its worthiness for an award in design excellence. Every year has featured a specially assembled jury of three internationally renowned architects and designers to preside over the awards.
Shifting licensure reciprocity agreements in Europe
US licensed architects, benefitting from NCARB’s Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with other national licensing bodies, have long been able to pursue reciprocal licensure in Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, and vice versa. The United Kingdom has been added to the list after a similar agreement with the ARB was finalized, enabling US or UK licensed architects to explore professional practice opportunities across the Atlantic.
Breaking glass (ceilings) in Venice #2
Arguably, this year’s Biennale is the most political in many years. Climate change, social justice, housing, equity and inclusion, and the diaspora in many different versions are featured not only in the two main exhibitions curated by Ghanaian Scottish architect and educator, Lesley Lokko, but also in many of the national pavilions.
Breaking glass (ceilings) in Venice #1
I have been coming to the Venice Architecture Biennale for a decade and a half and never have I ever seen this many women architects and architects of color represented. Ghanaian Scottish architect and educator, Lesley Lokko, the first Biennale curator of African origin, has put action behind her words.
Sustainability in focus at the UIA World Congress in Copenhagen
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A'23 - International members receive Emeritus and Fellowship status
AIA’23, the AIA’s annual meeting, has come to a close. With it are changes for professionals engaged in the AIA. A bylaws amendment was proposed to provide International Associate members with the same privileges as AIA and Associate AIA members. This proposal unanimously passed. Under the new bylaw, eligible International Associate members may apply for AIA Emeritus membership.
How AIA Canada began
Qatar revisited - Public art
Qatar Revisited - Innovative stadium design
With the 2022 football World Cup the global media put the spotlight on Qatar. Much has been said already about the years leading up to the World Cup when architects were busy creating the necessary venues and infrastructure. But how is the legacy of the World Cup shaping up for Qatar now that the football circus has left the country?
Public Transit and the Urban Housing Crisis
Benefits touted by Germany's €9 ticket: lowering commuting costs, encouraging public transit, and reducing road congestion, along with the clear environmental advantages of the electric rail. These incentives may see ramifications to urban planning further down the road. Could consistent subsidies in public transit change the development and urban planning over time?
AIA International Global Mentorship Program session: Finding your Mountain with Leo MacLeod
Treasurer 2024-2025 – Call for Nominations
President's Letter - March 2023
Hello, Everyone!
Welcome to AIA International’s first Newsletter of 2023.
Masks are now “officially” off in Japan – and most places around the world. Most travel restrictions have also been lifted. It has been a slow slog freeing ourselves of the COVID pandemic. It still exists, but life almost everywhere is indeed getting back to normal.
