The BSA is a community committed to improving the quality of life for Boston-area residents by championing innovation in the built environment.

Experimenting with citymaking: Sitting down with the team behind the BSA RFI

We spoke with some of the members of the BSA’s innovation practice team for a deep dive into how the RFI process looked.

Interview

Dec 02, 2022

BSA holds 2022 BSA/AIA Annual Meeting

On December 1, the BSA/AIA and BSA Foundation Annual Meeting took place virtually, with a keynote conversation between Emily Grandstaff-Rice FAIA, the 99th president of the AIA, and Nigel Jacob, BSA Managing Director of Innovation.

News Story

Dec 02, 2022

Zhanina Boyadzhieva AIA

An interview with Zhanina Boyadzhieva AIA, Associate at Leers Weinzapfel Associates.

Profile

Dec 01, 2022

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Championing Innovation

The BSA has a bold new focus on championing innovation while continuing to champion the architecture profession. Together, with partners from many disciplines, we are working on solutions to the built environment challenges facing our Boston-area communities. This is our opportunity to contribute to a more just and sustainable future.

Our innovation initiatives complement the BSA’s ongoing efforts to support the profession through education, networking, and advocacy.

Answer our first Request for Innovations (RFI), open to anyone with an idea. Learn more about the RFI and how to submit your idea. The deadline to submit is January 20, 2023.

2023 BSA Election Results

The votes have been counted, and the results are in. The members of the 2023 BSA Board of Directors and governance committees have been announced! Meet your 2023 leaders.

Gingerbread Design Competition

The annual Gingerbread Design Competition & Exhibition is back and better than ever! This year’s exhibition will take place in-person at BSA Space. The competition theme this year is “Climate Ginger-READY Boston,” an edible exploration of the city’s Climate Ready Boston initiative. We encourage all forms of creative, sustainable, climate-resilient gingerbread designs that speak to the unique challenges that Boston faces.

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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