Embarking on this transformative journey as President of (AIAS) at An-Najah National University branch in Palestine for the 2023-2024 term has been an incredibly enriching experience and impactful leadership roles. Before stepping into my current position as President of (AIAS) at An-Najah National University branch in Palestine for the 2023-2024 term, I’ve traversed through various avenues of growth. These journeys took me across borders to engage in leadership workshops, design thinking seminars, and project management courses, all of which shaped my vision and approach towards architectura ..read more

Calling all high school members! The AIAS has partnered with the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)! The NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond middle and high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. Students can explore a career concentration they are interested in before going to college and declaring a major. Each NSLC program also contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. In the architecture prog ..read more

It’s time to bid for the 2025 Quad Conferences!  Each year, regional conferences take place in the Midwest, Northeast, South, and West Quads. These gatherings, known as Quad Conferences, are hosted by local chapters who have been selected to organize the event by their Quad. Themes vary based on the city, local culture, and topics of choice. Quad Conferences are a terrific way to meet other students in your region, learn about architecture outside of the classroom, and have a lot of fun! If your Chapter is interested in bidding, read through the Bid Packet linked below! The responsibiliti ..read more

Prototype for the Future: Affordable Neighborhood Housing Solutions As cities across the United States work to support affordable housing solutions, architects and designers play a pivotal role in creating safe and healthy environments. To challenge designers and communities to support family-focused housing options, this student design competition asks participants to envision how a single-family townhouse unit solution can serve as a prototype to create affordable housing options within neighborhoods. This inaugural competition is focused on the metro area of Long Beach, California where the ..read more

Welcome to the 2024 Midwest Quad Conference – “Congruence”! Congruence, focuses on the architect’s role in an interconnected world. Investigating the idea that projects are influenced by forces beyond design, when the architects serve as mediators between parties to reach agreements, as communities desires, political forces, and design ideas collide to shape the future of our world. Expanding on the idea of the architect interacting with the public and other industries, the conference also considers the expanding role of architecture beyond traditional practice into alternative careers. Des ..read more

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 InStudio Portfolio Competition. AIAS members were asked to share their portfolios to highlight their studio work and to provide inspiration for those looking to enhance their own skill sets. This competition was open to all years and skill sets. We received a large number of fantastic portfolios this year. If you would like to view the PDFs of the top three portfolios received this year, please click the links below. First Place: Holland Seropian, Southern California Institute of Architecture Se ..read more

Dakota McMullen is currently in her second year of graduate studies in the University of Memphis Department of Architecture’s Accelerated Bachelor to Master Degree Program. Her exploration of the world of design and architecture ignited her passion for raising awareness and giving back to the students that peruse architecture. While some may be satisfied with their academic pursuits in the field, Dakota is driven by the love for fostering a successful community, thus, encouraged her to join AIAS in her first year of architecture school. Over time, she recognized the potential to contribute mo ..read more

Faith A. Fullerton is a senior at the University of Washington pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Design with a minor in Environmental Studies. Prior to her election as President of UW AIAS, Faith served diligently within the chapter for two years. She led drawing, software, and portfolio workshops for the AIAS Mentorship Program, showcasing an unwavering commitment to the success of fellow aspiring architects. Also playing a vital role in the marketing, fundraising, and additional planning for the 2023 Beaux Arts Ball, Faith contributed remarkably to the event’s unprecedented achie ..read more

Declare your Project Apply for Grant Funding The grant application for design-build Freedom By Design Projects is live! You can apply for grants throughout the year, but applications are collected March 15, May 15, and November 15. These grants, funded by Freedom By Design partner NCARB, enable Freedom By Design programs to purchase needed materials and supplies for their community service projects. To qualify for a grant from NCARB your project must be design-build – this also means your project qualifies for experience hours under AXP! Before you apply for grant funding, don’t forget to Decl ..read more

Calling all student writers, poets, researchers, and theory enthusiasts! We are looking for writers like yourself for the upcoming issue of CRIT!! CRIT is one of the sole student-run editorials that presents the opportunity for students to have their writing published and internationally viewed. Whether you are looking for a place to have part of your thesis printed, a platform to help you develop as an architectural writer or a forum where you can share your interests in theory and discourse – we would love to have you apply for our team! Upon selection, you will be working with our editors t ..read more