Allison Dvorak, AIA, CPHC, is a member of the AIA South Dakota Board of Directors, liaison to the Emerging Professionals and Communication committees, and an architect in Sioux Falls. She received her M.Arch from North Dakota State University and continues to develop her Master's thesis of researching and implementing design theories focused on human centered design through speaking engagements, design practice, and one-on-one client education. Allison lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, son and daughter. 

Building on South Dakota Universities: NSU Great Plains East and West

Architecture, Design, General, New constructionLeave a comment

(This series was intended to highlight the new construction, renovation and upgrades to the state universities in South Dakota. Content was submitted by the architects of the projects or by the universities.) (Content submitted by Northern State University) Great Plains East and Great Plains West, located across from each other on the residential quad, are…

Building on South Dakota Universities: NSU Regional Sports Complex

Architecture, Design, General, New constructionLeave a comment

(This series was intended to highlight the new construction, renovation and upgrades to the state universities in South Dakota. Content was submitted by the architects of the projects or by the universities.) (Content and images submitted by Northern State University) In spring 2020, Northern State University broke ground on its brand new, on-campus Regional Sports…

Building on South Dakota Universities: NSU Jewett Regional Science Education Center

Architecture, Design, Education, General, New constructionLeave a comment

(This series was intended to highlight the new construction, renovation and upgrades to the state universities in South Dakota. Content was submitted by the architects of the projects or by the universities.) (Content and images submitted by Northern State University) The newest academic building on the Northern State University campus has already made an enormous…

Building on South Dakota Universities: SDSU Animal Disease Research Diagnostic Laboratory

Architecture, Design, Education, General, New construction, Technology and Innovation3 Comments

(This series was intended to highlight the new construction, renovation and upgrades to the state universities in South Dakota. Content was submitted by the architects of the projects or by the universities.) (Content and images submitted by Clark Enersen Partners) The Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL) is located on the north side of…

Building on South Dakota Universities: SDSU American Indian Student Center

Advocacy, Architecture, Art and Architecture, Design, Diversity, Equity, New construction1 Comment

(This series was intended to highlight the new construction, renovation and upgrades to the state universities in South Dakota. Content was submitted by the architects of the projects or by the universities.) (Content and images submitted by TSP, Inc.) American Indians make up approximately 9 percent of South Dakota’s population—but only around 1 percent of…

SAY IT LOUD – NOW Virtual Exhibition Submissions Due

Advocacy, AIA National, Architecture, Art and Architecture, Design, Diversity, Equity, GeneralLeave a comment

Diversity in South Dakota matters. Representation matters. Please consider submitting for the following exhibition! The non-profit group, Beyond the Built Environment is calling for architectural design submissions from diverse architectural designers for the SAY IT LOUD – NOW Virtual Exhibition! Submission: September 1, 2020 11:59pm EST 50.00 USD Announcement of the winners: Weekly SUBMISSION: One…

Home Architecture Camp (K-12)

AIA Cleveland, Architecture, Art and Architecture, Design, Education, K-12 ResourcesLeave a comment

Looking for an activity for your child before school begins in a few weeks? Is your child interested in architecture, design, drawing, or graphics? Check out AIA Cleveland’s 2020 Home Architecture Camp! Below is a free PDF created by AIA Cleveland to introduce young creatives to the field of architecture through famous architects, buildings, and…

Racism is built into U.S. cities. Here’s how architects can fight back

Advocacy, Architecture, COVID-19, Diversity, Equity1 Comment

The following article is reposted from Fast Company, by author Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, LEEP AP BD+C Police brutality and the coronavirus pandemic are two health crises that disproportionately impact black Americans. Architects, who take an oath to protect the “health, safety, and welfare” of the public, must be part of the solution. I…