Young Architect Forum (YAF)

AIA Pittsburgh’s Young Architects Forum (YAF) seeks to support and encourage young professionals in the field of architecture to obtain their license, become more involved with career development opportunities, and engage allied professionals through collaboration. Members of this committee continuously seek out new and fresh ideas and the energy and resources to implement them – and to have fun doing it.

YAF meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30, usually in the AIA office but also around town. Meetings are open to all. Dates and times are subject to change, check the events calendar for verification.

For a full list of upcoming events, please refer to the Young Architects Facebook Page.

Committee Officers

More committee members means we get more done! Interested in joining us? Click here for more info:

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  • Jason Andrews, Chair  – Rothschild Doyno Collaborative | jasona@rdcollab.com
  • Michael Sweterlitsch, Vice Chair  – Rothschild Doyno Collaborative | mikes@rdcollab.com
  • Courtney Singley, Fellowship Chair  –  cksingley@gmail.com
  • Sanzinia Nevarez, Mentorship Chair  – LGA Partners | sanzinia.nevarez@gmail.com
  • Cassidy Roberts, PALM Director  – IKM | croberts@ikminc.com
  • D.J. Bryant, YASC Director  – AE7 | dbryant20@gmailcom
  • Greg Coni, Past Chair  – GBBN | gconi@gbbn.com

ARE Resource Library

A number of free ARE Study Resources are available at the AIA Pittsburgh office for AIA members to borrow. Check out what materials are available below and contact info@aiapgh.org or 412.471.9548 if yoo are interested in checking a resource out.

Practice Vignettes

  • Building Design & Construction Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Building Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Site Planning & Design – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Structural Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Schematic Design – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009

Flash Cards

  • Building Design & Construction Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Building Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Construction Documents & Services – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Programming Planning & Practice – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Site Planning & Design – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Structural Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009

Questions & Answers

  • Building Design & Construction Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Building Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Construction Documents & Services – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Programming Planning & Practice – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Site Planning & Design – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Structural Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009 (2)
  • Structural Systems – ARE, Kaplan Construction Education, 2012

Study Guides

  • Architectural History – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Building Design & Construction Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Building Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Programming Planning & Practice – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Site Planning & Design – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009
  • Structural Systems – ARE 4.0, Kaplan AEC Education, 2009 (2)

PPI ARE Review Manual Copy 1

PPI ARE Review Manual 2

PPI ARE 5 Review Manual

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Meet the 2023 YAF Chair!

Get to know Jason in his dossier and learn how he likes to spend his free time, what he’s been listening to, and his advice to other young architects.

Now in its 13th year, the goal of the Young Architects Studio Competition is to engage young architects, emerging design professionals, and students to find new and innovative ways to approach a regional design challenge.

For this year’s competition, visionary architects, designers, and urban planners are invited to reimagine the riverscapes of Pittsburgh and create a series of four innovative sites for river travel and connectivity. This competition seeks to celebrate the unique identity of the three rivers – the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio – while fostering sustainable and accessible pathways that enrich the urban experience and enhance the city’s relationship with its waterways. Learn more here.