Video: “Designing a Space of Racial Equity and Belonging at AIA Austin” with Virginia Cumberbatch

Created specifically for the opportunities and challenges of our organization, “Designing a Space of Racial Equity and Belonging at AIA Austin” will support AIA Austin’s commitment to educate, equip, and empower members and leadership in shaping an internal organizational climate that values and drives intentional diversity, inclusion, and equity, and a public posture that recognizes … Continued

J.E.D.I. Reading List

In 2021 and 2022, the J.E.D.I. Committee compiled the following reading list. Have you read something that especially moved you in this realm? Send your suggestions to Meredith! Our Workplaces Think We’re Computers. We’re Not. (Podcast – The Ezra Klein Show) Design for All requires a culture change in architecture (AIA.org) Letter from Birmingham Jail … Continued

Additional J.E.D.I. Resource Links

  Read AIA’s statement on EDI here. Read AIA Austin’s statement against racism here. Texas Society of Architects (TxA) J.E.D.I. Resource List AIA National Equity Resources

Architecture at Home

Presented by the AIA Austin Architecture: K-12 Committee Architecture: K-12 invites youth to learn about the value of architecture through exploration, drawing, and hands-on building activities. Activities are self-paced and use materials that can be found in your own home. Check back regularly for more activities! MAKE Hands-on assembly activities. Grades K-5. DRAW 2D drawing … Continued

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: SPOTLIGHT SERIES

AIA Austin Women in Architecture aspires to Spotlight female and nonbinary creatives and their work in the architecture, engineering, design, and construction industries within the Austin community to promote, validate, and illuminate women at all levels of their careers. We want to hear from you! Nominate a shining professional in the industry who you appreciate, … Continued

WiA Scholarship

This year, the Austin Foundation for Architecture and the AIA Austin Women in Architecture committee established their first annual scholarship awarded to a minority female identifying student attending the University of Texas School of Architecture. The scholarship was a direct result of the Call to Action subcommittee, formed by WiA Austin in 2021, whose goal … Continued

‘Profiles’ Interview Video Series – Lucy Begg

 The eighth full interview for the ‘Profiles’ interview video series, featuring Lucy Begg, AIA Architect & Co-Director Throughtbarn Committee Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA Committee Chair-Elect – Carina Coel, AIA Sub-committee Chair – Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal https://www.gusbernal.com/

‘Profiles’ Interview Video Series – Emily Little

 The seventh full interview for the ‘Profiles’ interview video series, featuring Emily Little, FAIA Partner Emerita Clayton Korte Committee Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA Committee Chair-Elect – Carina Coel, AIA Sub-committee Chair – Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal https://www.gusbernal.com/

‘Profiles’ Interview Video Series – Nicole Blair

 The sixth full interview for the ‘Profiles’ interview video series, featuring Nicole Blair, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, RDA Owner Nicole Blair LLC Committee Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA Committee Chair-Elect – Carina Coel, AIA Sub-committee Chair – Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal https://www.gusbernal.com/