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Mayor Wu and BSA Announce Future-Decker RFP

The Boston Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) and the BSA have announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Co-Creating the Future-Decker initiative, focused on new models of multifamily housing that draw inspiration from the iconic triple-decker.

News Story

Nov 16, 2023

2023 BSA/AIA Election Results Announced

The results of the 2023 BSA/AIA Election have been announced. Congratulations to the 2024 members of the Board of Directors and governance committees!

Community News

Nov 09, 2023

Hansy Better Barraza AIA

An interview with Hansy Better Barraza AIA, Co-founder and Principal, Studio Luz Architects, ltd. + Professor Emerita of Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design..

Profile

Oct 30, 2023

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BSA Annual Meeting: 12/13!

This year’s Annual Meeting agenda will include a passing of the gavel, a review of the 2024 budget, remarks by the new Board, and a moderated panel of speakers from two BSA Innovation Pilots leading initiatives in alignment with the BSA mission on equity in architecture. The panel will be moderated by BSA Foundation Trustee Devanshi Purohit AICP, Principal, CBT Architects. Light refreshments will be provided. Please join in person or online!

In person or online

8:30 to 9:30AM

Rent BSA Space!

The BSA Space is now available to rent for your holidays, meetings, and networking functions. As a certified LEED Gold destination venue, conveniently located on Boston's historic Fort Point Channel waterfront just blocks from South Station, BSA Space offers clean modern aesthetics, audiovisual setups, a dedicated kitchenette, and more! Our gallery space has a reception capacity for 500 persons, and our meeting rooms offer flexible layouts for your needs. Click to book your event now or email [email protected].

Holiday Gatherings!

Meetings and Events!

Upcoming Deadlines

BSA

Dec. 5: Gingerbread contestants: bring creations to BSA

Jan. 15: Membership renewals due

City of Boston

Dec. 5: City of Boston RFP: Purchase and Redevelopment of 61-65 Woodrow Avenue

Feb. 14: City of Boston RFP: Co-Creating Boston's Future-Decker

Gingerbread Returns!

We are thrilled to announce the 12th annual Gingerbread Design Competition & Exhibition! This year's competition theme is Transit: Boston on the Move. This theme invites participants to come up with their most innovative explorations of Boston’s many forms of transit. We encourage teams to think beyond just the T—to buses, bikes, ferries, transit infrastructure, and more!

Architecture Resources

For Architects and Related Professionals

Mass. DOER Energy Codes

Architectural Job Titles

Jobs Board

Knowledge Communities

Member Resources

BSA Honors and Awards

Design Awards Program

Newsletter Signup

For the Public

Find general resources below, from working with architects to exploring Boston's architectural richness.

Homeowners Project Handbook

Architecture Cruises

Newsletter Signup

Knowledge Communities: member-led forums

Design Awards Gallery

Taking a Stand with the BSA

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to the values reflected in our code of professional ethics and must be fostered throughout our organization, the profession, our workplaces, and communities.

The resource page is a start to educate ourselves and be aware of the challenges at hand.

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EDI Network

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Network, a knowledge community of the BSA, is a place for individuals in the design industry to engage in meaningful conversations; support, promote, and build awareness; and to share best practices related to issues of EDI within the profession.

Interested in shaping the conversation around equity, diversity, and inclusion within the BSA community? Join the EDI Network.

Dec 12

8:15 AM