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Commonwealth Model Workshop meeting illustrates the need for diversity in development

This week, a conference room at the BSA was host to a mix of individuals from Boston and beyond. In attendance at this meeting of the Commonwealth Model Workshop, both virtually and in-person, were BSA staff, architects, city officials, community center leaders, developers, and a lawyer.

Civic

Sep 22, 2022

Mass Timber Accelerator moves forward with second round of funding

As the end of the year approaches, the BSA is continuing to build on its work with mass timber by launching a second round of the Mass Timber Accelerator in partnership with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA).

News Story

Sep 22, 2022

Kelly Haigh AIA LEED

An interview with Kelly Haigh AIA LEED, Partner and President at designLAB architects.

Profile

Sep 21, 2022

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Now What?! Exhibition open

Now What?! Advocacy, Activism & Alliances in American Architecture Since 1968 is a traveling exhibition highlighting the role architects and designers have played in advancing equity and civil rights within and beyond the architecture profession.

On view now

Planning for a Vibrant Future

The BSA has presented an exciting vision for its work over the next five years—a plan for tackling two of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change and systemic inequity.

The BSA will be leading on two critical initiatives: Advancing Architecture by empowering architects to do their best work and lead on climate and equity, and launching an Action Lab/Accelerator to develop design, climate, and equity solutions that serve as global models.

Find out how you can get involved, and join us on this journey! Together, we can create the world we all want to live in.

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.

Find a residential architect

Hiring an architect is the best way to have a custom design that fits your needs and design-sense. The Homeowner’s Project Handbook (HPH) provides a directory of AIA architects working in Massachusetts, while highlighting the value that architectural expertise brings to new construction and renovation projects. Explore this free, sustainable, searchable digital resource for homeowners and small business owners considering renovations, additions, or new construction projects.

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