Art and architecture tell cultural history through working studios, homes

Road Trip

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Addressing Behavioral Health Crises Through Architectural Solutions

As an experienced Senior Architect, I’ve been privileged to contribute to projects that have had significant societal impacts. One such pivotal project was the Sanford Bemidji Health Care Crisis Center in Minnesota. This project was more than just an exercise in architectural design. It was a mission to create a transformative environment for a community …

Designing for Safety: The Transformative Impact of CPTED in K-12 Education

As a certified safety expert, I am committed to making K-12 educational facilities safe havens for learning. In our ever-evolving world, we need to build environments that nurture growth, inspire creativity, and shield our students and staff from harm. It was this pursuit of safety that motivated me to embrace an innovative design strategy called …

A Comprehensive Analysis of Designing for Resiliency

In an ever-evolving world, each decision we make carries an extensive ripple effect, influencing not only our immediate surroundings but also shaping the wider world. Our collective awareness has grown over the years to recognize that our resources are not limitless, and that it is our shared responsibility to safeguard our planet. The next phase …

Revitalizing South Dakota State University’s First Bank & Trust Arena

There’s a certain magic in witnessing the evolution of a beloved structure, especially one as iconic as the former Jack Frost Arena, which has served as a beacon of community and athleticism at South Dakota State University since its birth in 1973. As an architect for EAPC Architects Engineers (EAPC), I had the opportunity to …

AFFORDABLE HOUSING | A cyclic conversation without resolution  

  With rapid population growth developers, designers, contractors, and finance are at work to provide adequate housing supply. Housing is required to facilitate the recruitment and retention of the influx of the workforce. Yes, housing is in high demand. Yes, we need to accommodate the influx. But – are we planning for the long-term impact …