Arjun Kaicker, Intl. Assoc. AIA: Transforming workplace design with AI
What if, instead of anxiety, “AI” fostered a sense of empathy: feelings of connection and collaboration, of personalization, flexibility, adaptability, and environmental evolution? These are the types of big questions that Arjun Kaicker, Intl. Assoc. AIA, of Zaha Hadid Architects, bought to the discussion and Craig Lawrence, AIA, was there to capture it all here.
2025 Call for Volunteers
Volunteering with AIA Colorado is a great way to use leadership skills, meet like-minded colleagues, expand your network, and shape the profession. As you consider involvement, note that many committee meetings take place via video conference, allowing geographical participation from across the state. Commitments for committee participation are for one calendar year and committee chair positions are appointed annually. We encourage candidates from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds including career stage, firm size, practice type, location, and personal demographics.
Apply today to join one of the following committees:
- Academy of Architecture for Health Knowledge Community (AAHKC)
- Awards Committee
- Business of Architecture Knowledge Community
- College of Fellows Nominating Committee
- Committee on the Environment (COTE)
- Conference Committee
- Government Affairs Committee (GAC)
- Housing Committee
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Committee
- Local Advisory Councils (Denver, North, South, West)
- Regional and Urban Design Knowledge Community
- Colorado Sesquicentennial Task Force
Also, do you have an idea to bring like-minded colleagues together outside of these opportunities? Would you like to submit an inquiry or pilot program for consideration? If so, you are welcome to submit an application to form a new group through the same submission platform.
A recent update to our Call for Volunteers now includes a call for a Disaster Response Coordinator. This position helps connect AIA Colorado with AIA National and future response efforts around the country. Please consider this position as you apply for volunteer for 2025.
Before applying, review all volunteer opportunities and descriptions. The application deadline is Wednesday, December 4th, at 5pm.
Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
The Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) aims to train the next generation of leaders in architecture through a series of nine half-day sessions. The curriculum focuses on honing skills like:
- Entrepreneurship and firm management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Negotiation skills
- Client development
- Community leadership
- Understanding industry trends
Each year, this competitive program accepts 16 emerging professionals to collaborate, learn together, and develop as leaders in architecture. This program is ideal for members who are eager to advance in their career and either have not yet become a licensed architect, or have been licensed for 10 years or less.
Applications for the 2025 Class are now available with the window to apply closing Friday, December 6th.
Ascend Mentorship Program
The Ascend Program connects emerging architecture professionals with mid-career architects through mentorship as an intentional first step into the profession. These connections will support EP’s in the early stage of their careers, guiding through challenges, setting goals, and developing the skill set to succeed. Ascend groups are organized locally. Program Outcomes:
- Guidance
- Awareness and identification of culture of architecture profession. Training on professional etiquette and expectations. Negotiate the adjustments from academia to profession.
- Support, Problem Solving
- Preparing for and dealing with challenges in the working environment.
- Career Planning, Goal Setting
- Understanding the different career paths in architecture. Setting goals in a career and developing a pathway to achieve those goals.
Mentors and Mentees for the 2025 program are now invited to apply. Mentors and Mentees are invited to apply no later than Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Add your firm to the new AIA Colorado firm directory!
AIA Colorado staff often receives inquiries from clients looking to hire architects from firms of all sizes across Colorado. Our goal with this Firm Member Directory is to help you get discovered and connect with potential projects. We’re excited to launch this new directory, currently in its beta phase. This means we’re still fine-tuning the features and gathering feedback to ensure it meets your needs. Join now and pay nothing for the rest of the year! See the directory here and join here.
