From the Desk of the President | 3/6/19
Altria Ayinde receives a computer software tutorial at Bernheimer Architecture. Image courtesy of Bernheimer Architecture.

Two of the most pressing issues facing our profession today are our pipeline problem and the lack of visibility into the profession. These are, of course,...

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From the Desk of the President | 2/6/19
Hayes Slade, AIA, 2019 President, AIA New York, at the BUILDING COMMUNITY Town Hall. Image credit: Karen Fairbanks.

To kick off the New Year with new ideas, AIA New York hosted a town meeting on Wednesday, January 16 to highlight our commitment to outreach and growth within and beyond...

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From the Desk of the President | 2/6/19
Courtesy of Center for Architecture.

This month, AIA New York and the Center for Architecture launch Discover Architecture!, a career discovery program aimed at sophomores and juniors attending NYC public...

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From the Desk of the President | 3/14/18

Dear AIANY members and friends, AIA New York does not condone sexual harassment in any form; the allegations described yesterday in The New York Times against...

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From the Desk of the President | 6/5/17

The American Institute of Architects New York (AIANY) opposes the administration's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. The 2015 landmark...

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From the Desk of the President | 12/15/16

On 12.13.16, incoming AIANY President David Piscuskas, FAIA, welcomed the Chapter's 2017 Board of Directors and presented his theme for 2017, "Architects: Assembly...

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From the Desk of the President | 6/23/16

On 05.18.16, AIANY 2016 President Carol Loewenson, FAIA, LEED AP, spoke in the United Nations ECOSOC Chamber at the conference “Large Movements of Refugees and...

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From the Desk of the President | 1/14/15

While you were still sleeping on 01.01.15, the Center for Architecture was reborn as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity with aspirations to become the preeminent place for...

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From the Desk of the President | 12/17/14

On the Ides of December I welcomed visitors to the Center for Architecture and introduced the ”Inclusionary/Integrated Housing: Building Development” event, a...

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From the Desk of the President | 4/30/14

As we prepare for the next meeting of the International Union of Architects (UIA) in Durban, South Africa, this August, we are confronted with a proposal that demands we...

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From the Desk of the President | 4/16/14

Conversations with Dr. Joan Clos, the executive director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), started and ended my visit to Medellín. I was...

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AIA National News, From the Desk of the President | 4/2/14

It is my pleasure to send you the following report on our recent visit to Washington, DC, for the annual Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference. The AIA New...

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Chapter News, From the Desk of the President | 12/18/13

What follows are adapted remarks from the 2013 Inaugural. Being President of the AIA New York Chapter is an honor, a challenge, a responsibility, and, truly, a great...

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From the Desk of the President | 6/27/13

I wanted to be sure you all heard the good news! Because of our efforts, during the 2013 AIA Convention the AIA National Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved a...

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From the Desk of the President | 4/3/13

It was a busy and productive month for our advocacy team. It's clear from the great results and our conversations with government officials that the voice of the...

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From the Desk of the President | 12/19/12

Event: 2013 AIA New York Board Inaugural Location: Center for Architecture, 12.11.12 Speakers: Joseph J. Aliotta, AIA, LEED AP, 2012 AIANY President; Jill N. Lerner,...

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From the Desk of the President | 12/19/12

What follows are adapted remarks from the 2013 Inaugural. Taking the helm of AIA New York is an honor, a challenge, and a responsibility. I stand on the shoulders of...

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From the Desk of the President | 12/5/12

In this issue: • From the Desk of the President: Superstorm Sandy Update • e-Calendar From the Desk of the President: Superstorm Sandy Update Joseph J. Aliotta,...

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From the Desk of the President | 6/20/12

Joseph Aliotta, AIA, LEED AP, speaks to a full house about the state of the Chapter. Sam Lahoz Event: AIA New York Chapter 145th Annual Meeting Location: Center...

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From the Desk of the President | 6/20/12

(continued from above) Locally, we have advocated for increased representation of architects on community boards across the city. Today, we count 28 members city-wide....

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