Each April, Architecture Week celebrates the power of design to shape communities, spark creativity, and empower the next generation of thinkers and doers. This year, from April 13–19, the BSA joined AIA K-12 and the City of Boston to amplify that mission and bring the city alive with programs that brought architecture and design to learners of all ages.

On September 17th, 2024, the BSA in partnership with Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies hosted a panel discussion with architects and public leaders who shared innovative approaches to creating, developing, and financing feasible "missing middle" housing solutions. Read more for details of the presentation and panel discussion.

We seek to inspire a shared vision and provoke change that improves the lives of Boston-area residents through programming and projects that result in progress you can see in and around Boston. Read some highlights of 2024 accomplishments from the BSA Foundation.

See how Boston students are transforming into young designers through our hands-on workshops! Discover their creative solutions and the exciting partnership making it all possible.

Remember those green stairs we've been talking about all summer? They've been repurposed into outdoor benches, freshly painted and installed throughout the courtyard. This thoughtful reuse highlights the importance of creating equitable, comfortable outdoor spaces for all.

For far too long, the focus of the AEC industry was failing to highlight the substantial impact of embodied carbon throughout the lifecycle of our built environment. As Whole Building Lifecycle Assessment (WBLCA) tools begad to develop, the seriousness of the broader issue was more fully understood. Massachusetts has demonstrated its leadership by spearheading innovative initiatives aimed at addressing these emissions, identifying best practices, and engaging stakeholders in this critical issue.