Erin Reilly-Sanders, AIA, Project Architect at Legat is seeking the office of President-Elect. Dan Hanes, AIA, Managing Member at The Columbus Architectural Studio is seeking the office of Treasurer.  Brian Peterson, AIA, Senior Architect at Meyers + Associates is seeking the office of Secretary. Bharat Baste, AIA, COO and Architect at BBCO Design, Nicholas Bittner, AIA, CFO and Principal Architect at BDT…

The AIA Columbus LGBTQIA+ Alliance Group is hosting a happy hour at Rumours Bar on October 1, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 pm! This Alliance Group is one of fifteen in the United States and the first of its kind in Ohio. All members of the LGBTQIA+ community, queer designers, and allies are welcome to attend. If…

    On Monday, September 16,2024, AIA Columbus had its annual golf outing. We want to take a moment to thank all of our sponsors and everyone that came out and played a round of golf to help raise money for the Ohio State University Knowlton School Office Associateship Program!  We want to share the…

Register   Join us for a spine-tingling evening of eerie encounters at our Halloween-Themed Happy Hour at Nocterra Brewing in Audubon! Come as you are or show off your scariest, funniest, or most creative costume. Grab a spooky drink and snacks and get to know your fellow ghouls and goblins. Share your experiences with fellow…

AIA Columbus is proud to sponsor an upcoming event hosted by NOMA Columbus featuring the award-winning architect and renowned advocate for anti-racist and socially just design, Bryan C Lee Jr. Join NOMA Columbus as Bryan C Lee Jr. leads a powerful discussion on how our values are reflected in the spaces and places we design…

Dine Arounds Sponsored by the Women in Architecture What: Dine Arounds are informal networking gatherings. The purpose is to discuss design and other professional topics. How: Use the link to see who is attending and signup. There are 8 slots per session. Only signup if you are sure you can attend. Who: Everyone is welcome—architects,…

Register This one is going to be fun, really fun! We will meet at Dodge Park (667 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215) to network and to sketch or paint views of the city en plein-air.  What to bring: For drawing – your favorite pencils or charcoal for value drawings, ie. black and white. For color…

Congratulations to Angela Kolosky for becoming AIA/ AAH list of Healthcare Design’s Best Under 40 winners! The under 40 List is an award to celebrate individuals making a significant contribution to the advancement of health facilities design. As the healthcare planning lead and associate principal for DesignGroup, Angela has garnered strong client relationships focusing on…

Congratulations to Erin Reilly-Sanders, AIA, on being awarded the AIA Ohio 2024 Emerging Professional Award. The AIA Ohio Emerging Professional Award identifies and promotes exceptional accomplishments of Associate Members and Young Architect members and their continuing development within the profession. Awarded by the AIA Ohio Board of Directors, this award recognizes exemplary achievements and future…

Nominations for the 2025 AIA Columbus Board of Directors are now being accepted. The following positions on the board are open this year: President-Elect (3 years) Treasurer (1 year term) Secretary (1 year term) Director (2 year term) (3 Director positions open) All interested candidates should review the Criteria for Leadership document. The Board Nominating Questionnaire must also…

The AIA Columbus LGBTQIA+ Alliance Group participated in the Stonewall Columbus Pride March on June 15. The March included roughly 300 groups and 20,000 participants while over 700,000 visitors attended the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March. The annual Pride Festival and March bring together the LGBTQ+ community, our allies, and our supporters to stand…

AIA Columbus and NOMAColumbus hosted a tent at the Columbus Arts Festival Kids Hands-on Activities Village. Volunteers engaged kids and adults promoting architecture with activities, and inspiring large scale creations. Over 1,000 people visited the tent over the three-day festival. Activities included coloring pages, viewing student models, and building structures with pool noodles.  Thank you to…

Matt Toddy, AIA, has been elected AIA At-Large Director. He will serve on the board 2025-2027. Matt is a champion for collaborative innovation in architectural practice. As an architect, maker, mentor, and strategic partner, Matt channels his passion for design into developing projects that amplify his client’s impact. Volunteerism is core to Matt’s value proposition…

AIA Columbus members visited the Zone In Columbus gallery to hear from city officials about the new proposed zoning code. Thank you to everyone who attended! Columbus recently introduced a proposal to modernize Columbus’ 70-year-old zoning code to address the city and region’s housing, mobility, and affordability challenges while fostering quality development and sustainable growth….

Join us for the AIA Columbus Architecture Awards at the stunning Lower.com Field, the newest landmark in Columbus! This prestigious event celebrates architectural excellence and innovation, recognizing the outstanding achievements of architects who are shaping the future of our built environment. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with leading professionals in the field, witness the…