The BSA’s Race and Architecture series kicked off in July with an engaging town hall featuring a panel of Black architects. Following the town hall, the BSA introduced a new visual identity for the series, created by a diverse group of talented teenage graphic designers in partnership with Artists for Humanity. The series continued with M. David Lee FAIA furthering the discussion on barriers to equity and inclusion within the industry.

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

Calling all Boston photographers: The BSA is looking for any and all photographs featuring the iconic Boston triple decker. This call is open to photographers, professional or casual, ages 9 to 99. We want to see all of your great photos of this historic housing type.

You asked for more time—and we heard you. The Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) is extending the submission deadline for all 2020 BSA Design Awards categories. Submit by Friday, September 11 at 11:59 pm for the 2020 awards: Campus Planning and Urban Design Awards, Healthcare Facilities Design Awards, Honor Awards for Design Excellence, Interior Architecture and Design Awards, K-12 Education Facilities Design Awards, Residential Design Awards, Sustainable Design Awards, Unbuilt Architecture and Design Awards, and the Earl R. Flansburgh Young Designers Award.

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.

Call for applications to serve on Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal. The BSA will nominate one architect to serve on the ZBA and one architect to serve as an alternate member. Interested architects should possess experience with urban planning and/or climate issues. Women and Minority architects are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline: August 27, 2020 | 11:59 PM EST

Architects are inherent problem solvers and research is baked into their design process. Matter & Opinion: Practice-Based Research, a day-long conference, will feature firms and individuals who will share successful business models, discuss barriers to adoption, and help define real value for research within the profession.