A forum dedicated to increasing public awareness of the needs of the elderly in an urban environment, and to exploring issues which educate professionals to develop designs which accommodate those needs.

A forum dedicated to evaluate, communicate, and expand the role of the design profession in this time of dramatic climate, energy, economic, and social changes.

Supports empowerment of women in the architecture profession through examples and achievements.

Seeks to map new ground for novel collaborations with practitioners and researchers in the social sciences.

Focuses on planning, architectural design, technical, and policy issues related to transportation and infrastructure, including systems and civic facilities to accommodate marine, aviation, and land-based transit, as well as energy, water and waste distribution networks.

Gives agency to issues of inclusion/representation by dialogue and the development of action items that promote diversity in the profession.