BWA ARCHITECTS’ Post

Way to go Robin R Zoufalik, CPSM!

There’s no denying the economic conditions of the last 20+ years have had a drastic impact on our industry. Multiple recessions, a global pandemic, rapid inflation, and increased cost of education have taken their toll on our profession. As a mid-career architect, I’ve been fortunate to have navigated these challenges, but it hasn’t always been easy. I can say with confidence that it’s because of the leadership and mentorship of those around me that I’ve become the architect I am today. The constant willingness of others to provide input and fill the knowledge gaps created by these external challenges has been a critical part of my development as a professional. Shoutout to Ruth Gless and the AIA Columbus ARCHway Mentorship Program for being consistent gap-fillers in my career. What gaps have you experienced on your journey? How have you addressed those gaps and moved from opportunity to agency? What can I do as candidate for The American Institute of Architects (AIA) At-Large Director to help fill those gaps? Let me know below!

If you're feeling controlled by other people's decisions or by circumstances, you might want to watch this short clip. I was honored to be interviewed by Stefanie Krievins from The Change Architects by Stefanie Krievins & Co. Check it out #4thstrategicplan

While the interviewed refer to UK reality, unfortunately it is applicable to Ireland as well. Low-energy projects and NZEB projects still are rare. High costs, lack of qualified labours, and a culture of Zero Carbon fatigue to emerge. A construction shift is mandatory to improve the built environment and meet and/or trying to reach the targets of 2050.

Skills are the silent architects of success, shaping our journey and constructing the bridge between dreams and achievements. Get a skill, work on it

I don't think anyone is ever likely to mention me and AIA Gold Medal award winner Carol Ross Barney in the same sentence (except maybe to say something like "That Elliot sure is no Carol Ross Barney!") but what we do have in common is that we are both are speaking next week at AIA Utah's annual Fall Conference. Check out the full line up of presentations in the link below and join us if you are a Utah based architect:

This month, we held our first two RIBA International Members’ Forums across Americas and Europe regions, as well as Middle East & Africa and Asia & Australia regions, where we heard from international chapter committee members about their regions and their exciting plans for the year ahead. 🤝 The engaging discussions and valuable insights shared highlighted the collective strength of our global architecture community. RIBA President Muyiwa Oki also shared his vision for a connected global organisation, spotlighting future architects. He emphasised: "It’s a critical time for all of us. Architecture can play a huge role in solving the challenges we have today. As architects we need to step up our game, we need to be productive and act as agents of change." ➡️ Want to find out more about our international activity? Explore our international regions and view our recent activity: https://ow.ly/4ykB50QFCq8

What makes the Window and Door Manufacturers Association’s Hallmark Certification Program so important, and how exactly does the program help architects, builders and remodelers? Get the answers you’re looking for in our FREE webinar 🔗 https://bit.ly/3L82r0o

Discover the art of architecture through the eyes of a master: Álvaro Siza. Our latest article delves into his key principles - from valuing simplicity to the importance of lifelong learning. A must-read for aspiring architects! #Architecture #DesignPhilosophy #AlvaroSiza

The ego in my fellow architects is unmatchable to any other professionals.