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…
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For generations, the dining room table has served as the heart of the American household—a space where families gathered to share meals, stories, and traditions. It was more than a piece of furniture. It was a symbol of connection, a place where values were instilled and relationships, nurtured. But in recent decades, this familiar cornerstone…
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A story in this month’s Prairie Business Magazine offers a fresh look at the deeply personal connections architects have to their communities—and how these AIA SD members are using their skills to serve their neighbors.
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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…
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Up for a road trip this summer? Consider the itinerary less traveled and plan your vacation around visits to artist-built environments, homes, and studios across the United States. The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) earlier this year added 19 new affiliate sites to its Historic Artists’ Home & Studios network. It’s the largest expansion…
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Registration is open for the 2025 AIA South Dakota Exhibit Hall, set for Sept. 11 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
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The Young Architects Forum (YAF) is a program of the American Institute of Architects and the College of Fellows. AIA defines Young Architects as professionals who are in their first 10 years of licensure, and the Forum is a national member group organized to address issues of particular importance to these recently licensed architects. This…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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