Colorado Architecture News | 05.01.24

News from the Colorado Chapter of The American Institute of Architects | 05.01.24

In this Newsletter:

AIA COLORADO NEWS

Licensing renewal bill for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors heads to Governor

We’re pleased to announce that the bill reauthorizing our practice act is on its way to Governor Polis for his signature! Changes between the new and current law are minimal, focusing on administrative procedures, cleaning up outdated language, and creating continuing education requirements for land surveyors. The practice of architecture itself (alongside the practices of engineering and land surveying) will retain current definitions and scope. Our next sunset review, required periodically for all licensed professionals in Colorado, will be in nine years.

Practice Resources for Emerging Professionals

Are you new to the profession and looking for tools and resources? The AIA Colorado website has new resource page specifically created for you. Use this page as an FAQ and resource listing to find questions and uncover answers and suggestions as you roll up your sleeves and dive in. If you have a question that isn’t answered or know of a resource that needs to be added, share it using the form at the bottom of the page!

View resource page.

Also, join a study group! Organized by the J.E.D.I. committee, meet up with others who are studying for the same tests. More info here.

AIA Colorado Events

Code Class: IECC Overview – Commercial Provisions

May 3rd, this free webinar, sponsored by the Colorado Energy Office, will take a high level overview of the commercial provisions of the latest edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. We will focus on those provisions that have the highest impact on a building’s energy efficiency as we look at what has changed in the code. Course submitted for 1.5 AIA CES Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) learning unit hour.
RSVP here

Code Class: IECC Overview – Residential Provisions

May 3rd, this free webinar, sponsored by the Colorado Energy Office, will take a high level overview of the residential provisions of the latest edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. We will look at the different ways to navigate through the code, highlighting all of the flexibility built in so that designers, builders, and homeowners have more options of how to meet the end goal of an energy efficient and resilient building.Course submitted for 1.5 AIA CES Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) learning unit hour.
RSVP here

CEU jeopardy game and happy hour in Fort Collins

May 16th, join members in the North at Odell Brewing’s Community Room in Fort Collins for a fun and interactive jeopardy style game discussing basic hardware while earning 1 HSW|LU with Allegion. Followed by happy hour.
RSVP here

The Future of Local Sustainability Codes

Thursday May 30th, join members in the West for a panel discussion and Q&A opportunity with Roaring Fork building officials, construction industry leaders, and elected officials about the current state and future goals for sustainability codes. This panel event is a forum to discuss what’s working, and how construction industry professionals can be a part of the next steps.
RSVP here

National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesa Laboratory Private Group Tour

Friday May 31st, join AIA members in the North for a private tour covering the architectural history of the iconic NCAR Mesa Laboratory, designed by modernist architect, I.M. Pei. The building was completed in 1966, and in 1997 received the AIA Colorado Twenty-five Year Award. The tour will also cover the atmospheric science, climate science, and current research being conducted at the National Science Foundation NCAR.
RSVP here

Upcoming events in June:

RSVP to AIA Colorado Events
View Organization Calendar

Member News

Joey Pruett, AIA, of A21 Architecture, recently discussed how he got his start in the Swiss Alps and the influences that have shaped his work in an interview with Angelbau.

Anderson Hallas Architects announces that Laine McLaughlin, AIA, has been promoted to Senior Project Manager. Congrats, Laine!

PARTNER NEWS AND EVENTS

Upcoming events at Denver Art Museum:

NEWS AT NATIONAL

AIA24

We often talk about the future. This conference is where the AEC industry gathers to define it, design it, and connect across industries to build it. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 5–8, 2024, for the architecture and design event of the year!

View conference website

Colorado Night at AIA24

Enjoy connecting with fellow AIA Colorado members and University of Colorado alumni at Colorado Night at AIA24. Join us!

Architecture firm billings retreat further in March

The AIA/Deltek Architectural Billings Index (ABI) March score declined to 43.6. This marked the 14th consecutive month of declining billings at firms as inflation, supply chain issues, and other economic challenges continue to affect business. Read at AIA.

Premier Partner at AIA24

Discover the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), a leading authority in structural steel design and innovation since 1921. For over a century, AISC has set the standards for steel construction and continues to drive industry advancements. Visit us at booth 1319 during the AIA 24 conference in Washington, D.C., next month to explore our new Architecture Center and learn about the wealth of resources available to architects.

Have questions about designing with structural steel? Look no further! AISC’s Designing with Structural Steel: A Guide for Architects is a resource, straight from the technical experts who write Chapter 22 (Steel) of the International Building Code. It offers a comprehensive look at designing your next project with a structural steel framing system, from sound isolation and architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) to sustainability and resilience.

Elevate your projects with steel. Click here to learn more about AISC and the invaluable resources available to architects.

Premier Partner Events

Executing low-carbon concrete symposium

Explore currently available means and methods contractors and ready mix producers can take to achieve the project carbon targets set by developers architects, engineers, and policymakers to reduce the embodied carbon of concrete. Join National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for a day of education, discussion, and networking to explore the current state of the market and identify opportunities to collaborate on implementing low-carbon concrete solutions. Earn 6 AIA-CES HSW Learning Units.

Learn more here

Looking for Additional Resources?

Allied Members are better known as trusted industry colleagues and members of AIA Colorado—they’re the interior designers, the kitchen specialists, the engineering partners, and more who make up our AEC community in Colorado.
View AIA Colorado’s Allied Member Directory.

Helpful Links:

Save the Dates:

© AIA Colorado 2025
Skip to content