Road Trip

Art and architecture tell cultural history through working studios, homes

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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YAF Column Liz Brown Presentation EDIT

Early-career architects connect in Dallas to help shape the future of design

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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An architect designs a building using virtual reality. Concept: The future of architecture lies in AI, holograms and 3D design.

Design Digest: Technology and the chance to reimagine our industry (again)

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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Paige Riddle

Newly Licensed Architect: Paige Riddle, AIA

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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