Dennis Quaid-hosted Viewpoint Project Reviews Sustainable Technologies with Industry Leaders in Building Sciences and Architecture
Viewpoint, the acclaimed educational program hosted by renowned actor Dennis Quaid, is thrilled to announce a series of upcoming episodes for the latter half of 2024, dedicated to exploring sustainable technologies in building sciences and architecture. By partnering with leading content providers and industry experts, Viewpoint Project reviews the latest advancements and best practices in sustainable…
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 Will Bring Together Thousands of AEC Professionals
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will welcome more than 10,000 to Washington, D.C. for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA24) taking place at the Walter. E Washington Convention Center June 5-8, 2024. The event will convene professionals across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to network, share knowledge, and find…
How Four Key Landscape Architecture Projects Are Connecting Communities
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, celebrated World Landscape Architecture Month in April by highlighting four projects around Greenville, S.C. These projects incorporate innovative designs that connect natural environments and built elements to create functional and beautiful spaces for the community to enjoy. From a memorial site to connecting existing parks and…
Cultivating an Equitable Culture for Remote, In-Office, and Hybrid Workforces
The term “culture” is a bit like a chameleon, seamlessly taking on different shades and interpretations. Some distill culture to the daily choices made within a given environment over time. Miriam Webster defines culture as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an organization.” As an interior designer crafting experiences at…
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reflects Another Decline in April
Architecture firm billings remained soft in April, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 48.3 for the month. The score rose from 43.6 in March but still indicates that billings continue to decline at most architecture firms. While the value of newly signed design contracts dipped slightly in April, there remains interest from…
Four from Carolinas among AIA’s 2024 Young Architect and Associates Award Winners
Of the 30 recipients of this year’s national AIA Young Architects Awards, three are from the Carolinas – Elissa Morrison, AIA, with Liollio Architecture in Charleston, S.C.; Andy Goolsby, AIA, of withArchitecutre, in Durham, N.C.; and Shawna Mabie, AIA, with Hanbury in Raleigh, N.C. Elissa Morrison, AIA – Always seeking to elevate the quality of life…
AIA Calls on Congress to Repeal the Research and Development Tax Amortization
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) calls on Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to expeditiously pass a funding deal to avoid a government shutdown. Congress should also repeal the harmful Research and Development Tax amortization provision and make it retroactive to cover tax year 2022 to ensure that the tax code continues to…
Business Conditions Remain Soft at Architecture Firms According to AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for the fourth consecutive month. The score of 45.3 increased by one point from October, indicating slightly fewer firms reporting a decline in billings. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline. “This marks the seventh month…
Kimberly Dowdell, AIA inaugurated as AIA 2024 President
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, as its 100th president. “Being elected as the 100th president of AIA is both an honor and responsibility that I embrace wholeheartedly. My journey in architecture, from my roots in Detroit, to this influential role, has deepened my conviction…
Showcasing Diverse Designers: AIA South Carolina to Host SAY IT LOUD-SC Exhibition
AIA South Carolina is pleased to announce dates for bringing the internationally recognized SAY IT LOUD exhibition to South Carolina in 2024! In collaboration with Beyond the Built Environment and the newly established SC Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SCNOMA), AIA South Carolina (AIASC) will host SAY IT LOUD-South Carolina during January-February 2024 at the new…