Conversations In Architecture

The Boston Society for Architecture is honored to welcome Evelyn Lee, FAIA, 2025 President of The American Institute of Architects, for the next installment of our Conversations in Architecture series "Systems & Networks."

This dialogue invites attendees to consider architecture beyond individual buildings—looking instead at how design interacts with larger systems, from public infrastructure and digital tools to evolving business practices and policy.

Drawing on her national leadership and cross-sector experience, Evelyn Lee will share insights on the architect’s role as a systems thinker—someone who helps shape not only physical spaces but also the networks that support more equitable, sustainable, and connected communities.

Open to the public, this conversation offers a timely and forward-looking perspective on how architecture can engage with complexity and create lasting impact.

About Evelyn Lee

Evelyn M. Lee, FAIA, is a multi-faceted professional who uniquely blends her architectural background with a tech-driven focus. As an architect now immersed in the tech industry, she serves as an angel investor, startup advisor, and fractional COO for SMB Architecture firms, playing a pivotal role in their growth and success. Despite her career transition, Evelyn's passion for architecture remains unshaken, fueled by a deep admiration for the professionals in the field, their dedication to serving clients, and the indelible impact they imprint on communities.
A sought-after speaker, Evelyn regularly shares her insights on the evolution of architecture practice, leadership and team development, the integration of technology in practice operations, and the exploration of alternative careers. Outside of her architectural pursuits, she is a founding advisor for Women Defining AI, championing a more inclusive and diverse landscape in artificial intelligence. Evelyn Lee's leadership and forward-thinking approach are not just about innovation and progress, they're about guiding the architectural profession towards new, uncharted directions.

Join us!

August 26, 2025 - Evelyn Lee, FAIA: Systems & Networks

Past Events/Speakers:

2025

February 25, 2025 - Breeze Outlaw (City of Boston): Boston's Design Vision

March 25, 2025 - Greg Minott AIA, LEED AP (DREAM Collaborative) & Reggie Jean (Haley House): 2147 Washington Street

May 6, 2025 - DaMario Walker-Brown (MASS Design Group) & Chris Hardy (MASS Design Group): Brooklyn New Lots Library

2024

January 11, 2024 - Sam Batchelor, FAIA, Andrew Brookes & Rand Allison (DesignLAB): Revere Community Boathouse

February 8, 2024 - Elizabeth Christoforetti (Supernormal: Low Energy ADUs

April 10, 2024 - Natasha Espada, AIA (STUDIO ENÉE): Design, Equity & the Environment

May 9, 2024 - Ted Touloukian, FAIA (Touloukian Touloukian Inc.): The "What" is Only as Good as the "Why"

July 25, 2024 - Danyson Tavares, Assoc. AIA (YouthBuild Boston): YouthBuild's Designery Program

September 12, 2024 - Rebecca Berry, AIA and Tony Hsiao, AIA (Finegold Alexander Architects): ongoing Synagogue project in Tulsa, OK

October 24, 2024 - Keith Moskow (Moskow Linn Architects): Newburyport's Urban Core

Check out all the Conversations in Architecture series on our YouTube Channel.

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