This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment through materials, manufacturing, and use. The discussion looks at solutions through specification and implementation of sun control technologies such as sunshade and daylighting canopy systems, as well as usage of materials that contain recycled content. Designing as part of a holistic building environment is critical to sustainable building projects,...

Attendees will gain insight into traffic issues that affect their projects during planning, design, and construction phases. The course focuses on traffic impact analyses, driveway and circulation design, roadway infrastructure improvements, and roadway mitigation. The course will also provide technical insights for the “big picture” items including connectivity between various parking, pedestrian and traffic elements, layout of driveways, signage and...

The course explains the key design responsibilities and role the landscape architect plays in the planning, design and construction of rooftop landscapes. Landscape architects collaborate with an extensive project team of design and engineering professionals to navigate the regulatory landscape and coordinate numerous trades of work associated with these complex landscapes. This course will provide a general overview of the...

Construction Contract Administration: The Small Firm’s Secret Weapon Summary: Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is pivotal for client satisfaction and repeat business by ensuring project success through collaboration with contractors and real-time problem-solving. Regular onsite presence is essential for effective communication and addressing potential drawing imperfections. Sharing anonymized success stories can highlight the value of CCA in maintaining positive client relationships....

The AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA) invites you to discover how small firm practitioners architected “this,” offering their most valuable and applicable insights gained from navigating practice. Review the call for presentations for an idea of the insights sought by the Exchange’s Steering Committee and submit to share how you architected this or that. The exchange welcomes the input...

Small Firm Forum Are you tired of balancing your tape measure, mechanical pencil, and digital measuring tool on your grid paper pad while you’re trying to take photos with your smartphone to document existing buildings? There has to be a better way, right? How do we make sense of all the technology available to us now, and what is the...

The 2024 Small Firm Symposium, hosted by AIA New York State, AIA New Jersey, and AIA Pennsylvania, offers a five-part online series tailored for small architecture firms spanning: Tuesday, April 2 | 11:30 am – 1 pm ET | 1.5 LUPart 1: Preparing for Successful Ownership Transition and ExpansionRena M. Klein, FAIA, Senior Partner, CVG Tuesday, April 9 | 11:30 am...

Join Anthony S. Potter, Esq., and Niamh Drury, Esq., of Offit Kurman for a comprehensive introduction to current copyright law and the safeguarding of intellectual property essential for design professionals. Participants will gain valuable insights into how architects can mitigate various risks inherent in any project. Get answers to the questions critical to protecting your work: Learning objectives Presenters Anthony...