The entries are in for this year’s Design Awards competition! AIA South Dakota members again are proving their creativity and problem-solving skills with a full slate of beautifully functional projects. The AIA SD Design Awards are unique among honors for professional groups because AIA members’ work is on display in communities across South Dakota and…
AIA South Dakota members, professional designers, exhibitors, and industry partners will gather Sept. 10-12 in Sioux Falls for the 2025 Annual Convention. To kick things off this year, we’ve moved our awards and recognition program to the front of the show. The Celebration of Architecture will do just that, showcasing the best in architectural design…
Kate Ishol, Assoc. AIA, is in her first year on the AIA South Dakota Board of Directors. Kate enjoys the dynamic nature of design and is discovering an interest area in urban planning. She is an Architectural Graduate at Architecture Incorporated. How did you decide to become an architect/design professional? Is there a specific moment…
Mitchell Woldt, AIA, is nearly halfway into his first year on the AIA South Dakota Board of Directors. He is a Project Architect at CO-OP Architecture who loves spending time outdoors in the Black Hills. Read on to learn how he survived a speed run of all six Architect Registration Exam (ARE) sections in the…
Registration is open for the 2025 AIA South Dakota Exhibit Hall, set for Sept. 11 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
From computer-aided design software and building information modeling programs to augmented-reality headsets and artificial intelligence, technology has helped drive major shifts in our industry. Each advancement has enabled architects and design professionals to work more consistently across projects. Ideally, these tools also provide clients with a better idea of how their finished project will look…
Architects take many paths to achieve licensure. AIA South Dakota members know what it takes to earn a stamp. Some people move from their college degree directly through the Architect Registration Examination. Others work more long-term in the design field, explore alternate careers, devote time to family, or travel. However an architect earns licensure, we…
SAY IT LOUD South Dakota, an exhibition highlighting the contributions of women and people of color in South Dakota’s design and construction industries, has arrived in South Dakota’s Black Hills.
Early-bird pricing ends Wednesday, Sept. 4 Registration is open for the AIA South Dakota Annual Convention, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Read more about the speaker lineup and see the full schedule on AIA South Dakota’s website. Get your tickets now to lock in the…
Design in the Hills is unique in the design world; although there are sponsors and continuing education credits, very little of it is provided in a traditional classroom setting. The conference is interactive and mobile. Design in the Hills is a unique gathering of architects, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers and artists from across the…