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Hansy Better Barraza AIA

An interview with Hansy Better Barraza AIA. This interview is part of the BSA's Profile series on Hispanic and Latinx architects in the profession, conducted during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hansy is one of the 2021 Women in Design Award of Excellence winners and is a featured speaker at the upcoming symposium, Intersections: Equity, Environment + the City.

Profile

Oct 20, 2021

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BSA Staff Picks: Hispanic Heritage Month

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, BSA staff are sharing their picks for articles, podcasts, and more that celebrate Hispanic and Latinx culture in the US.

News Story

Oct 14, 2021

Darguin Fortuna AIA

An interview with Darguin Fortuna AIA, Principal, Architect, Flow Design Architects. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the BSA is featuring Profiles on Hispanic and Latinx architects in the profession.

Profile

Oct 14, 2021

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Election for 2022 BSA Leadership

View the candidates for the 2022 Board of Directors and Elective Committees and Delegations election now! Eligible BSA members can vote through November 2, 2021.

Your vote actively shapes the future of our association. Make your voice heard!

October 5–November 2

Equity, Environment + the City

When participatory design and community experiences are rarely a sustained part of planning, how can we pivot the focus to equity and sustainability for the built environment? Growing an inclusive and climate resilient Boston means moving beyond checking a box of requirements.

Be a part of this shift at Intersections: Equity, Environment + the City, a multi-day hybrid symposium from November 6–13. Hosted by BSA Women in Design and BosNOMA, this symposium features virtual and in-person sessions, site tours, and Award of Excellence recipients who exemplify careers grounded in intersectional and participatory design processes.

November 6–13, 2021

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Getting to net zero

The City of Boston, The Boston Planning & Development Agency, and Boston Society for Architecture have launched the Boston Mass Timber Accelerator for local building industry professionals to broaden awareness, identify new opportunities, and accelerate the use of mass timber in Boston and the New England region. The Accelerator will provide technical support and award $25,000 grants for up to 10 active development projects in Boston in the early phases of project planning.

Learn more and apply for a grant to further your work with mass timber.

Applications due

November 19, 2021

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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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.

View EDI resource page

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.

Oct 26

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