This update highlights AIA’s busy October across advocacy, policy, and industry engagement. AIA submitted formal comments on Parts 15 and 36 of the federal FAR Overhaul, pushing to clarify the 6% fee limitation and protect qualifications-based selection, while also opposing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act as written over concerns it would weaken Section 106 historic preservation review. On

Elysia Mikkelsen Named to Central Penn Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 AIA Pennsylvania’s 2026 Board President is recognized for a career built on design, mentorship, and service to the profession. AIA Pennsylvania congratulates Board President Elysia Mikkelsen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, on her recognition in the Central Penn Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 class. The honor celebrates emerging leaders across

One of the best parts of my role is seeing the extraordinary work AIA members are doing. In recent months, I’ve experienced that work firsthand. At the New England Architecture Awards, hosted this year by AIA Western Massachusetts, 24 projects were recognized, including a Vermont library playground designed and built by students and faculty from the Norwich School of Architecture

AE Works, a nationally recognized building design and consulting firm, announces the appointments of Kenny Martin, AIA, as Senior Vice President, Operations, and Steve Reigh, PE, HBDP, as Engineering Practice Director. The additions strengthen the firm’s operational leadership as AE Works continues to expand its integrated design capabilities and serve clients across commercial, government, higher education, energy and infrastructure markets

AIA’s latest update highlights advocacy wins and national visibility across several fronts. On federal procurement, a proposed FAR Part 15 rule would restrict the 6% A/E fee limitation to cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts, addressing a longstanding AIA concern, while AIA also opposed an SBA proposal to raise the architectural services size standard from $12.5 million to $135 million, warning it would squeeze

Next to Lead is AIA’s ten-month leadership development program for a diverse cohort of women in architecture. Designed to prepare participants for volunteer leadership roles within the association and the profession, it combines monthly virtual learning with in-person workshops led by expert speakers and AIA staff. Along the way, participants sharpen their leadership skills, build their association acumen, and take

Invitation to participate in the Weitzman School of Design Externship Program @ Penn! Register by September 21st Professional Development & Career Resources Join us for the Weitzman School of Design Externship Program! Maria Jose (March’24) meets with KieranTimberlake architectural staff during an Externship session. Dear Friends, We would like to invite you and your colleagues to join us for the