Please join the AIA Detroit Board and membership at our 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place on Tuesday, November 11th, at Lawrence Tech’s Lear Auditorium in Southfield, beginning at 6:00pm.

This meeting will include the annual report to the membership and the election of the 2026 AIA Detroit Board of Directors.  AIA Members will also be voting on our Chapter’s Bylaws changes. We will discuss our updated Strategic Plan and other successes from 2025.

Food and beverages will be provided. We hope you will attend!

Those unable to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting may request an absentee ballot by emailing elections@aiadetroit.com with your name and AIA Member number by November 10, 5:00pm. Absentee ballots must be completed by 12:00pm on November 11th. (You must be an AIA Detroit Member in good standing to vote)

RSVP Here for the 2025 Annual Meeting

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Join AIA Detroit COTE, USGBC Michigan, Detroit 2030 District, & Wayne State for an exclusive screening of Women of Carbon!

Join AIA Detroit‘s Committee on the Environment (COTE), USGBC Michigan, Detroit 2030, and Wayne State for an exclusive Detroit viewing of Women of Carbon A Documentary Film by Basia + Leonard Myszynski, a film about female leaders driving decarbonization in the Built Environment.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with local leaders. Refreshments provided. Wayne State students get in FREE!

Innovative women are redefining our relationship with carbon by repurposing living materials, reengineering waste into valuable chemicals that clean the climate, and driving decarbonization in our built environment. They share life/work challenges while thriving in male-dominated industries. Their collective wisdom comes together to form a singular belief and purpose to restore, protect and ultimately preserve the planet.

The secret lies in the Earth itself. Told through a feminine lens, the film delves into the minds and spirits of dedicated, driven and dynamic 21st century trailblazers whose work is placing them at the core of decarbonization, human health and economic opportunity.

See the trailer at: https://womenofcarbon.solareye.biz/#about

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WASHINGTON – September 26, 2025 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to select Carole Wedge, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP, as the next AIA Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer.  

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Don’t miss this engaging panel with AIA Detroit’s Women in Architecture Committee!

Ready to earn what you’re truly worth? Whether you’re navigating a job offer, preparing for a promotion, or looking to renegotiate your current salary, this session will help you with the confidence and strategies you need to advocate for yourself effectively. Don’t miss this event hosted by AIA Detroit’s Women in Architecture Committee! Refreshments provided. Students get in free!

In this interactive session, you’ll learn:

• Proven negotiation techniques that get results
• What to say—and what not to say—during salary conversations
• How to handle pushback and counteroffers professionally
• Ways to negotiate beyond salary (benefits, flexibility, bonuses, and more)

Continuing education will be provided by AIA Detroit. A Special “Thank You” to our sponsor for this event, GENROSE Stone and Tile.

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AIA Detroit is pleased to announce the 2025 AIA Detroit Scholarship recipients, Manuela Hanna and Zaynab Alhisnawi, both hailing from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture + Community Development (SACD).

AIA Detroit awarded two annual scholarships, (1) $1,500 and (1) $3,000, to support and foster a diverse profession that is representative of our greater chapter community. (more…)

The Fellows Fund for Equity (F2E) is a grant for newly licensed Black, Hispanic, Native American (and other individuals from underrepresented groups) architects who are actively practicing architecture.

The grant is intended to help reduce their remaining student debt and/or as reimbursement for expenses associated with the licensing exams, while at the same time, awarding performance, creativity, and perseverance.

The fund was adopted by the Michigan AIA (American Institute of Architects) College of Fellows with a collective understanding of its broad intent: to help diversify the profession by opening up opportunities through interaction with Michigan AIA Fellows and local AIA Chapters.

Michigan’s AIA Fellows recognize the persistence and determination necessary to become a licensed architect, and that licensure is fundamental to becoming a leader in the profession. In addition to monetary assistance, this one-time grant includes mentorship with a state of Michigan-based member of the AIA College of Fellows.

The grant for 2025 will be $4,500, plus one year of mentorship. Award applications and materials are due via email by September 15 of the award year.

Learn more & apply here

Hosted by the AIA Detroit Women in Architecture committee on how to avoid burnout and manage it all!

Join the AIA Detroit Women in Architecture committee for an empowering conversation on navigating the challenges of work-life balance for women in the architecture and design industry.

Through candid discussions and shared experiences, our distinguished panel of women leaders will provide valuable insights on finding balance, setting boundaries, and fostering supportive environments in the workplace and beyond.

Continuing education provided by AIA Detroit

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AIA Detroit is pleased to introduce the 2025 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Cohort. A special “Thank You,” to our Co-Chairs, Nivin Boersma and Nikola Gjurchinoski for guiding this cohort, AECOM for providing space for Bootcamp, and our generous Program Sponsors, SmithGroup and Albert Kahn!

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AIA Detroit is pleased to announce the 2025 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Co-chairs, Nivin Boersma and Nikola Gjurchinoski! Nivin and Nikola were part of the 2024 CKLDP Cohort, and we are excited to have them onboard, guiding this year’s group of Scholars. 

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On February 24, 2025, our organization was listed as a signatory to a letter calling for the complete preservation of the existing complex. That is not AIA-Detroit’s position, and we regret the confusion. We would like to clarify support of the initial letter from Preservation Detroit was reviewed by the Past President, President, Vice President, and Executive Director, and was taken without the consent of the entire AIA Detroit Board nor the Chapter membership. We regret any misunderstanding this may have caused and appreciate the opportunity to correct the record. Like so many Detroit stakeholders, AIA-Detroit wishes to see the iconic Renaissance Center remain a part of Detroit’s fabric for generations to come. At the same time, we fully recognize that the Renaissance Center must evolve and change to be successful and sustainable in the future.

Unfortunately, AIA-Detroit’s broad desire to see the Renaissance Center remain a part of Detroit’s architectural identity was translated into a specific position that we did not intend as an organization. For this reason, we want to make clear that AIA-Detroit does not oppose selective demolition or other evolution of the complex, and indeed that we recognize the necessity and benefit of such steps.

AIA Detroit remains committed to thoughtful dialogue about the future of Detroit’s built environment. The Renaissance Center is an important part of the city’s architectural legacy, and while preservation is a key consideration, long-term viability and continued investment are equally critical. We support responsible development that balances historic significance with Detroit’s evolving needs.

We apologize for any confusion and welcome continued engagement to explore solutions that serve the best interests of our city. AIA Detroit remains available as a resource in these discussions.

FULL AIA DETROIT BOARD RESPONSE TO PRESERVATION DETROIT LETTER