Mithun: Design for Positive Change • Dave Goldberg, FAIA
Winner of the 2023 AIA Architecture Firm Award, Mithun is an interdisciplinary collaborative of designers, constantly evolving to address the critical challenges of our future. The practice is driven by a shared mission, Design for Positive Change, that is reflected in the firm’s structure, culture, and award-winning body of work. Hear from Dave Goldberg, FAIA, President of Mithun, about the evolution of the practice, now in its fourth and fifth generation of leadership, and significant work, both built and on-the-boards, nationwide.
We’re just 4 weeks out from the start of ENGAGE 2023 Practice + Design Conference and registrations are still available. The cut-off date for regularly priced registrations for both the Pre-Conference session and Conference is October 31st.
Also, when booking your stay, be sure to book through the AIA Colorado room block to ensure best price, most convenient resort location, and the best opportunities to connect with fellow colleagues attending conference.
Openings on 2024 AIA Colorado Board of Directors and National Councils
AIA Colorado members have eight opportunities next year to serve on the AIA Colorado Board of Directors or as state representative to AIA National Councils. The AIA Colorado Board provides stewardship of the nonprofit and is responsible for collaboratively setting the direction of the organization through consensus driven governance, policy-making, and strategic planning. The National Councils are peer-group networks that provide insight from our state into their programming and strategy of the national level of the Institute. Learn more about the positions at the application link.
DORA Recommends Nine Year Continuation of Licensing for Architects
All licensed professions must undergo periodic “sunset” reviews by the state to determine if regulation continues to protect the public. DORA conducted its review of architects, professional engineers, and land surveyors (overseen by the joint AES Board) this year and has released their formal report. We are pleased to share that DORA recommends all three professions continue to be licensed for 9 years until the next sunset review. The Colorado General Assembly must pass a new practice act in the 2024 legislative session to formally extend regulation of the three professions.
AIA Colorado has commitments from legislators in both chambers to carry this bill next year. Between now and January, staff and our Government Affairs Committee will meet with legislators and review how DORA’s recommendations impact our existing practice act. We do not anticipate that substantial changes will be required. Then we’ll shift to getting the bill over the finish line with our allies in the engineering and land surveying professions during the legislative session.
Deadline to Renew Architect License: October 31
Colorado-licensed architects are required to renew licenses in odd-numbered years by October 31, and the DORA AES Board has sent renewal notifications to your email address on file with the state. If you haven’t received the email from dpo-no-reply@state.co.us, you can update your contact info and renew your license via your Online Services account.
Remember, the annual state-required 12 HSW hours of continuing education are per calendar year. You still have until December 31 to finish this year’s hours, but need to contact the AES Board before you renew if you’re deficient in CE hours from previous years.
“15-for-12” Membership Now Available
As of October 1st, new membership is valid for 15 months through December 31, 2024. This applies to new members and those that have been out of membership for 2 years or more.
AIA Colorado Allied Members who renew or join this Fall can also enjoy member benefits, including pricing for the 2023 and 2024 editions of the Practice + Design Conference, through the end of 2024.
Sign Up and View the AIA Colorado Allied Member Directory
2023 Compensation & Benefits Report
We have printed and bound copies of this year’s report at the AIA Colorado office. Current members are welcome to view the report and will need to make an appointment with staff in order to view the report at the AIA Colorado offices. Please email membership@aiacolorado.org to make an appointment.
Design Like A Girl Workshop
On Friday, October 13th, AIA Colorado and NOMA hosted the inaugural workshop for “Design Like a Girl,” a volunteer-led mentoring program focused on introducing middle school girls to the architecture, construction, and engineering fields.
Read about the workshop here.
