CEUs
1 LU/HSW
Cost
Free
Location
Miami University Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine
Program Overview
The recent Architecture Matters article in Soapbox, Diversity in Design, addressed the barriers to a diverse architecture profession, what’s being done to address it, and why people outside of the profession should care. To continue the discussion, architects representing a range of backgrounds and experiences will have an interactive conversation to dive deeper into topics touched on in the article. Questions from the audience will also be addressed throughout the program.
If you’re curious about how a diverse design team improves the built environment and what you can do to encourage more diverse design professionals, this is the program for you. Join us to learn more.
Presented by AIA Cincinnati’s Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) committee, Ohio Valley NOMA, and Soapbox.
Learning Objectives
Understand the benefits of diverse teams to the design process (including community engagement), construction phase (communication with contractors and subs), and the end-users of buildings.
Understand the challenges of recruiting diverse populations into the field of architecture and learn about programs seeking to address those challenges.
Understand the financial barriers to diverse populations pursuing architecture as a degree and profession and opportunities to ameliorate those barriers.
Become familiar with the impact of bias in the architecture field and the physical, mental, and productivity tolls it has on professionals.
Learn about initiatives undertaken by local firms to national efforts by AIA and NOMA to cultivate diversity in the profession.
Speakers
Bridget Harris, Assoc. AIA BTH Construction Delivery
Bryant Phares II, Assoc. AIA, SHP
Maria Walker, AIA, Alto Design Group
Moderator
Christopher Hernandez, AIA, Jacobs
Sponsored By
Presented By
AIA Cincinnati
AIA Cincinnati advocates for the architectural profession and is a resource for its members in service to society. Founded in 1870, AIA Cincinnati was the fourth chartered chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA is the professional organization of Registered Architects who create, improve, and sustain the communities where we live, work, and play.
Soapbox Cincinnati and Issue Media Group
Soapbox Cincinnati’s mission is to connect people to place. Issue Media Group publications leverage the power of solutions-based journalism and narrative storytelling in partnership with community-based leadership coalitions to increase attachment to place – a foundational element to inclusive economic growth – while delivering community response to local media contraction.
Continuing Education Details
Course Number: G2023.a
Instructional Delivery Method: live
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 7/6/2026
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.