The BSA EDI Network is proud to release a collection of firm sample policies, practices, and procedures for reference while shaping your own policies to encourage equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. All are invited to reference these firm policies in updating your procedures to establish a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

The Boston Society of Architecture and the Boston Society of Landscape Architects created a program to match business owners in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston with architects and landscape architects to create simple, scaled, permit-ready outdoor seating plans to be implemented when businesses were allowed to reopen for outdoor dining this spring.

The BSA, in partnership with the Boston Green Ribbon Commission, is creating a portfolio of case studies on existing buildings that have significantly reduced their greenhouse gas emissions.

Conversations about racial equity have stimulated new ways of thinking about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. As architects, we have substantial work to do within our own profession to include, mentor, sponsor, and provide leadership opportunities for BIPOC architects. Our contributions to our clients, our communities, and our world suffer because of the narrow breadth of viewpoints and life experiences within our profession. We need to act now. Please be one the voices to help us create meaningful change.

The Boston Society of Architects (BSA/AIA) has been asked to nominate two architects for appointment to serve on the Watertown Historic District Commission. The primary function of this commission is to review any proposed exterior alterations or construction to structures within the Mount Auburn Street Historic District. Application deadline: September 10, 2020 | 11:59 PM EST

There is no one definition for “practice-based research” and there is no one kind of practice-based researcher. Want to get an idea of who is conducting practice-based research? Join us for a full day of learning more on research in areas that range from the traditional monograph to healthcare design to construction technology to intellectual property.

The BSA is proud to share the Equity in Practice Resource Guide. This document is a resource of shared information for architects and architecture firms to help create a more equitable profession.