Every year AIA SD recognizes one architect who has made an impact on their community and serves as an ideal role model for other emerging professionals. This year AIA SD was honored to award one architect in particular who has made it her mission to advance design throughout the state by volunteering her time, and…
Many cities across the nation are fortunate to be experiencing an influx of population with growing businesses and economic development. The Midwest is no exception. However, there are often growing pains associated with rapid expansion – especially when time and space are tight. Having a masterplan to help direct and provide a guideline for future…
The race to be the first to successfully take 5G to market has caught the attention of many across the globe. Communication companies are planning to spend billions, with a B, trying to do just that. Within the next 15 years, the 5G industry is said to be worth trillions (with a T). But, wait,…
By: Chellee Unruh Sioux Falls grows on average by 2.5% each year and is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the heartland of America. With an estimated population of more than 187,200, it is the largest city in South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the business, health care, shopping, entertainment and cultural center of the region. With…
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) South Dakota has named South Dakota sculptor Dale Lamphere and structural engineering firm Albertson Engineering Inc. as its 2019 Champion of Architecture honorees. The organization is also posthumously honoring Jeff Hazard, AIA, LEEP AP, with its 2019 AIA SD Legacy Award, and naming Sara Lum, AIA, its 2019 AIA SD Young Architect.
Rose Ann Hofland, Director of Communications and Community Engagement for Levitt at the Falls “For every element of the Levitt Shell, I think about the people who came together to make it possible. Everyone played their part, and I am so incredibly proud of the Sioux Falls community for coming together to make this mission…
Although architects are most commonly known for designing buildings, the realm of architectural design often expands into graphic design, typography, furniture design, fashion, landscapes, lighting, acoustics, and urban planning. These various but related fields often merge when considering the design of a new structure. It is impossible to successfully design a new building if you…
By: Sandra Callies, AIA Sandra Callies, AIA, NCARB is a licensed architect working in the State of Washington at Ron Wright & Associates/Architects. She is originally from Sioux Falls and has also lived in Spearfish. She is passionate about South Dakota’s incredible geological landscapes. Sandra enjoys being outdoors and running half marathon races. She received her…
AIA South Dakota’s annual spring membership meeting will be hosted in Brookings, SD on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. SDSU DoArch will be hosting the AIA meeting in the afternoon, but the day will also include tours of the following new construction on SDSU’s campus: -Harding Hall-SDSU Wellness Center-SDSU Performing Arts Center In mid April of…
Drawing and the production of images underpins nearly every effort made as an architect. It is the means by which architects not only describe a concept, but the internal manner in which a concept is initially formulated, and subsequently refined. The ability to think critically through drawing is not exclusive to Architecture, however it is…