In the second installment of our "In Memoriam: The BSA Green Stairs" series, we celebrate the legacy of the Staircase. From their iconic debut to their careful deconstruction, discover how the BSA Foundation found a way for these beloved stairs to continue to enrich Boston as public benches and unique keepsakes.

A new report by the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) and the Boston/Northeast Hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) finds that obstacles lie overwhelmingly in the design and construction process, and shares an innovative board game to help overcome them.

The 2024 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated 96 member-architects — including 3 BSA members — to its prestigious College of Fellows.

Climate change continues to threaten communities worldwide. Issues of racial and economic equity are causing many to re-evaluate practices that have been customary for centuries. And Boston has its first elected female mayor of color. At this crucial moment, the BSA is hosting "Intersections: Equity, Environment + The City" in conjunction with BSA Women in Design and BosNOMA.

Happy World Architecture Day! The theme of this year's holiday, clean environment for a healthy world, provides an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the importance of keeping sustainability at the forefront of architecture and design. October is World Architecture Month and we're gearing up to celebrate for the whole month. Discover ways you can participate, whether it's by engaging with us on social media, delving into our treasure trove of past exhibitions and content, or learning about upcoming events and programs.

The time is fast approaching for the BSA's second annual Wagdy Anis Symposium on Building Science. Ahead of the event, the BSA asked speakers to share their thoughts on the future of building science, their memories of Anis, and what they're most anticipating about the two-day symposium.

We cannot meet our climate goals without utilizing our greatest built and cultural assets: existing buildings. With many cities aiming to become carbon-free by 2050—and, in Boston, with 85 percent of the floorspace the city will need already built—we must embrace existing buildings as critical to climate action. Throughout the summer, the BSA community explored approaches to existing buildings as climate solutions, and underscored the urgency with which we need to develop and share strategies in order to respond to our climate crisis. Check out conversations on a variety of project types, find strategies and solutions for your work, and share with your colleagues and clients!