The 2019 AIA Jury of Fellows elevated 115 AIA members to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession of architecture. Four AIA Pennsylvania members are among the class of 115. The Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant…
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Meet AIA Pennsylvania’s NCARB Licensing Advisor: Kathryn Doyle
Kathryn is a graduate of Penn State University’s Stuckeman School where she obtained her Professional Masters of Architecture degree. This was following her undergraduate degree at the Boston Architectural College where she participated in a cooperative learning environment and gained valuable on the job training while pursuing her degree. Her studies allowed her to find…
AIA Pennsylvania Attends Governor Wolf’s Executive Order Ceremonial Signing Ushering In New Environmental Standards for the Commonwealth
Governor Tom Wolf has signed the first statewide climate goal to reduce carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2025 from 2005. Up until now, Pennsylvania did not have a greenhouse gas emissions goal. The executive order establishes the first statewide goal to reduce carbon pollution in Pennsylvania, which is contributing to climate change. The executive order also establishes the GreenGov Council to boost green and sustainable practices…
That’s a Wrap! A President’s Reflections on AIA Pennsylvania’s Accomplishments in 2018
2018 has been a tremendous year for AIA Pennsylvania and I couldn’t be happier with our many achievements. On the legislative front, AIA Pennsylvania and the Government Affairs Committee headed by Marc Mondor advocated for the passage or four key issues that became laws. On the sustainability front, we worked with coalitions to pass a…
The Impact of Federal Tax Reform in A/E Firms in PA
November 2018 | by Christine Ryer, CPA The Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacted in December 2017, created new complexities for many taxpayers. At the federal level, the TCJA will mostly result in a reduction of income tax; however, at the state level, federal tax reform will generally result in increased tax and…
Pennsylvania’s Architectural Community Honored for Excellence
Harrisburg, PA – November 29, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects has announced its 2018 Architectural Excellence Design and Special Awards recipients with it’s 2nd annual broadcast streamed into viewing parties, offices, and homes across the Commonwealth. Over 30 firms and individuals across Pennsylvania were honored for excellence in…
Associate AIA Members Pursuing Licensure Honored for their Service to the Architecture Profession and their Communities
Harrisburg, PA – November 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects Emerging Professionals Committee has announced the 2018 class of Paula Maynes ARE (Architect Registration Examination) Grant recipients. Since 2015, the grant has recognized outstanding architectural graduates pursuing licensure and their contributions to the architecture profession and their communities…
Sealed with a Stamp: Congratulations to Pennsylvania’s Newest Architects
Join us in congratulating the following AIA Pennsylvania members who through their extensive education, experience, and a series of rigorous exams earned their architecture license from May – October 2018! Amanda Baker, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Paul Bench, AIA | AIA Pittsburgh Matt Beuke, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Jared Bilsak, AIA | AIA Eastern Pennsylvania Michael Buckley,…
New Member Welcome // October 2018
Join us in welcoming the newest members of AIA Pennsylvania! Ayla Abiad, Assoc. AIA | AIA Pittsburgh Mark Adamiak, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Musab Badahdah, Assoc. AIA | AIA Philadelphia Kayla Barko, Assoc. AIA | AIA Pittsburgh Matt Beuke, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Caroline Bozzi, Assoc. AIA | AIA Philadelphia Michael Buckley, AIA | AIA…
FIRM CULTURE: Have We Created a Bunch of Spoiled Brats?
by Kristi Weierbach, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, FPC of Stambaugh Ness There are many contributors to losing good talent, one that doesn’t receive much attention is the spoiled brat syndrome. Does someone immediately come to mind when you hear the term “spoiled brat,” a co-worker, a customer, or maybe it’s you at times? It seems that…