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Christian Solorio, AIA, NOMA, LFA, LEED AP, Lecture: Citizen Architect

  • Union Hall Homeroom 1311 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH, 45202 United States (map)

CEUs

1 LU/HSW

Cost

$10

Members of AIA, 2030 District, ACI, APA, ASCE, ASHRE, ASID, ASLA, ASPE, Boyer Guild, CNU, CSI, DesignLAB, Green Umbrella, IIDA, NAIOP, NAWIC, NOMA, SAME, SEGD, SMPS, ULI, or USGBC

$25

Non-Members

Location

Union Hall Homeroom

Program Overview

This session will delve into the intersection of architecture, politics, and community engagement. Our esteemed speaker, a seasoned architect with a unique background as a former Arizona State Legislature member, will guide fellow architects on navigating the political and regulatory landscape to create positive community impacts.

Discover strategies to establish a foundation that allows architects to actively participate in shaping policies that influence the built environment. Learn firsthand how architectural expertise can contribute meaningfully to community development initiatives and advocacy efforts. Gain insights into effective communication with policymakers, understanding zoning regulations, and leveraging design to address societal challenges. This presentation offers a roadmap for architects to seamlessly integrate into the political arena, fostering collaborative partnerships and advocating for design solutions that enhance the well-being of communities.

Presented by AIA Cincinnati VISION.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn the role of policy and politics that impact health, safety and welfare in the built environment

  • Learn how to engage in effective advocacy to change policy and regulations to encourage sustainability and equity

  • Learn how the sustainability and equity goals of the AIA and architects can be reached utilizing advocacy and policy

  • Understand the role architects play in shaping policy to contribute meaningfully to transformative, sustainable development and drive positive change in our communities

Keynote Speaker

Christian Solorio, AIA, NOMA, LFA, LEED AP

Christian Solorio, AIA, a registered architect and servant leader, seamlessly integrates community engagement and advocacy into his career, prioritizing positive impacts in underserved neighborhoods. As the leader of the affordable housing studio at A|R|T, he pioneers innovative, affordable housing designs with a holistic focus on humanity, community, and the planet.

With expertise spanning Permanent Supportive Housing to Homeownership projects, Christian stands out as a subject matter expert in affordable housing. Notably, he broke ground as the first architect in over 40 years to serve in the Arizona State legislature, advocating for the AEC community. In this role, Christian championed solutions to pressing issues, including the housing crisis, smart growth, economic development, and climate change.

Visionary Sponsors

Guiding Partners

Armstrong Commercial Ceiling Systems

Pella Windows and Doors

Advisory Partners

Eastern Engineering

HAWA

Reading Rock, Inc.

THP Limited, Inc.

Consulting Sponsor

The Kleingers Group

Supporting Sponsors

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions - Mid America

Engineered Building Systems

Laforce Inc.

Continuing Education Details

Course Number: V2024.b

Instructional Delivery Method: live

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 1.26.2027

Prerequisites: none

Program Level: beginner

Advance Learner Preparation: none

 

AIA CES Provider Statement

AIA Cincinnati is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 088. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

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