Prospective minority architects are disproportionately deterred from starting or completing the path to becoming an architect, in large part due to how financially prohibitive it can be to pursue a career in Architecture. In 2020, we held a series of conversations with members and leaders from NOMA Pittsburgh, AIA Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Architecture Foundation to brainstorm possible ways to reduce the profession’s financial barriers and support the growth of a more inclusive and representative Pittsburgh Architecture community. As a result of these discussions, we formed the Minority Architects of Pittsburgh Scholarship (MAPS). This week, we launched the inaugural MAPS application with a submission deadline of Nov. 17, 2021. MAPS is specifically for minority architects, architecture students, and high school...

AIA Tri-State Conference: New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania

Dec 7, 2021

Join your peers and industry partners from Pennsylvania, New York State, New Jersey, and beyond from December 7 – 10 for the 2021 AIA Tri-State Conference, a virtual conference focused on looking ahead and meeting the challenges faced by the profession and the clients you serve. Throughout the conference you will be able to select high impact programs that will provide solutions and resources that will shape the future of your firm and your career.