In its third year, the AIA Pennsylvania Women’s Leadership Summit Scholarship is supporting six members in attending October’s AIA leadership event in Chicago. These scholarship recipients have shown a deep commitment to architecture and the built environment, active involvement in the AIA, and strong advocacy for sustainability and social equality – aiming to enrich both architecture profession and their communities.

As the world confronts the urgent challenges posed by climate change and rising energy costs, businesses are increasingly seeking sustainable solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Among the available strategies, the Section 179D deduction emerges as a critical financial incentive for investing in energy-efficient improvements to commercial buildings. This provision of the Internal Revenue Code not only promotes sustainable practices but