Beginning in 2023 the AIA began an exploration into adding students, and others, into their purview as a membership organization. Since being approved by the AIA Board of Directors in early 2024 the next step is for it to be approved at the AIA Annual Business Meeting on June 5th, 2024. The AIAS would like to share it’s official stance on the proposal for our members and AIA Delegates to see ahead of the AIA Business Meeting next month. If you are interested in reading the official AIAS Position on Proposed AIA Student Membership please click here or continue reading below. If you have any que ..read more

Mason is a second-year student in Architectural Technology at Spokane Community College. He does a great job of chairing our weekly meetings, eliciting excitement about the AIAS and keeping the chapter moving forward with initiatives. He has helped with fundraising by helping to design and draft homes for people willing to donate to the chapter. Most recently he worked to raise money for the West Quad trip even though he is not able to attend. During his first year of school, he was hired at MW Engineering as a BIM operator and over the course of the following year he was promoted to lighting ..read more

Attending a conference can be both exciting and overwhelming. With sessions, tours, and workshops to choose from, networking opportunities to explore, and logistics to navigate, it’s natural to have a lot of questions. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned Grassroots attendee, we hope this FAQ will provide you with the information you need to make the most of your conference experience. Let’s dive in and explore some of the frequently asked questions about our conference! When is the conference? Grassroots is July 18-20, 2024. Where is the conference located? The conference is loc ..read more

With the world in its ever changing state, what does the future of design look like? Our future designers have accounted for the ongoing climate crisis in creating more sustainable spaces, the future of design in a post-pandemic world to promote health and safety, and how to solve challenges surrounding creating more empathetic, equitable and diverse environments. The Benjamin Moore: Future of Design Challenge called on students to start thinking about these factors and ultimately to determine what the future of design looks like in our commercial and residential spaces. Thank you to Benjamin ..read more

Support the Future of Architecture: Become an AIAS Champion Today! Support the success and leadership of architecture students around the world. Your meaningful contribution will allow us to continue bringing together aspiring architects through AIAS chapters and headquarters initiatives. Now more than ever, we strive to convene design students from high schools, community colleges, colleges, and universities across the globe. We need your help! If your company offers matching donations for charitable contributions made by their employees, please consider AIAS for your match. Maximize your imp ..read more

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