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AIA Wisconsin is the statewide society of The American Institute of Architects. AIA Wisconsin represe especially in Wisconsin.

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06/03/2026

Join your fellow AIA Northeast Wisconsin members and AIA Northeast leadership for a happy hour-style social gathering! Enjoy meeting with fellow members, sipping great beverages, and hearing about plans for the year. 🍽️Food and drinks are on us🍻!

📅Thursday, June 11
🕚 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 3 Sheeps Brewing, 1837 North Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53083

🔗 Register to Attend: https://aiaw.org/events/view/summer-social-3-sheeps-brewing

06/01/2026

Join AIA Wisconsin, in partnership with Québec Delegation in Chicago and Investissement Québec , for an unforgettable evening of international networking at The Outsider —Milwaukee’s premier rooftop overlooking the city. Connect with AEC professionals and meet representatives from eight innovative Québec-based companies shaping the future of architecture, interior design, and the built environment.

Enjoy complimentary drinks, light bites, and meaningful cross-border connections—plus a uniquely local twist with Montréal-inspired poutine featuring Wisconsin cheese curds. Don’t miss this chance to build relationships and spark collaboration across the Great Lakes with firms including: Beaubois, Century, Duvaltex , Foliot Furniture / Meubles Foliot , Richelieu, Savaria , Skyfold , and Unicel Architectural Corp.

📅Wednesday, June 10
🕚 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 The Outsider at Kimpton Journeyman, 310 East Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

🔗 Register to Attend: https://aiaw.org/events/view/rooftop-reception-quebec-meets-milwaukee-architecture-design

05/28/2026

Join AIA Milwaukee for a tour of Marquette University 🏋️‍♀️Wellness + Helfaer Recreation 💪!

Marquette University has fully reimagined its Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center (Rec Center) on the southwestern edge of campus as a comprehensive wellness and recreation facility. The 195,000-square-foot facility combines completely renovated portions of the Rec Center, including significantly updated facades with added windows, along with a newly constructed three-story wellness tower in the core of the facility.

The tour will focus on the architectural integration of the Medical Clinic, Wellness programs, Counseling Center, and Campus Recreation spaces to demonstrate how strategic co-location facilitates a "whole-person" wellness model.

Presenters:
-Chris Gluesing, AIA, Senior Director of Planning and Project Delivery, Marquette University
-Joel Smullen, AIA, Senior Project Manager, Marquette University
-Mike Stern, Director of Project Management, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
-Wally Johnson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Senior Project Manager,Workshop Architects
-Jon Schedler, AIA,Associate, Project Architect,Workshop Architects

After the tour, join us for happy hour at Caffrey's Pub to enjoy an evening of networking and socializing, hosted by AIA Milwaukee.

📅Thursday, June 4
🕚 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Wellness + Helfaer Recreation, Marquette University, 525 N 16th St Milwaukee, WI 53233

🔗 Register to Attend: https://aiaw.org/events/view/marquette-university-wellness-helfaer-recreation-tour

05/21/2026

AIA Wisconsin’s Fellowship Committee invites you to a virtual Fellowship Forum — not just an informational session, but a call to action. This forum is part of our ongoing commitment to identify, encourage, and support AIA Wisconsin members who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in architecture and who may be strong candidates for elevation to Fellow (FAIA).

The AIA College of Fellows represents the highest honor the Institute bestows upon a member — a recognition reserved for those who have made a profound and lasting impact on the profession, the community, and the built environment.

If you’ve been an AIA member in good standing for 10+ years and your work has made a significant contribution to the profession, we want to hear from you. Join us to learn more about the nomination and application process, and how we can help you prepare for this milestone achievement.

📅Thursday, May 28
🕚 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Virtual

🔗 Register to Attend: https://aiaw.org/events/view/fellowship-forum-call-for-fellowship-candidates-3

05/20/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗟𝗪 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟳𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2004 by the National Park Service, The Unitarian Meeting House, a Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece, has become a destination for visitors from all over the world. “It really is the best-kept secret in Madison,” says March Schweitzer, president of the Friends of the Meeting House Inc., a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to preservation of the building, located at 900 University Bay Drive in the village of Shorewood Hills.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 (𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟱-𝟳)
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the opening of this beloved Madison Landmark. To commemorate this milestone, the Friends of the Meeting House will host a series of public events June 5-7 for Heritage Weekend, highlighting the building’s architectural significance, the role the whole FLW community has played in preserving the building, and Wright’s enduring impact on Madison.

More details and ticket information are available at unitarianmeetinghouse.org

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined AIA Northwest Wisconsin last Thursday in Menomonie for a tour of Cedar Corporation new office & headquarters with Cory Scheidler, AIA! Following the tour, members gathered for a happy hour at Wilson Creek Inn to catch up with colleagues and make new connections.

05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Fenestrations - Product Selection for Performance and Fabrication + Shop Tour with BEC Wisconsin and Klein Dickert in partnership with yesterday.

Attendees enjoyed a presentation from Anthony Santocono with Kawneer Field Investigation on the active role of aluminum fenestration in building. Following the presentation attendees toured Klein Dickert Glass Assembly/Fabrication Shop, a leading fabricator and installer of glazing assemblies using all top-of-the-line equipment to ensure quality and accuracy on every project. Great hands-on learning experience!

05/14/2026

Join AIA Southwest WI in touring the Waunakee Community Middle School

Come join us as we tour the newly completed Waunakee Community Middle School. This state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to open this coming fall for students to house 7th & 8th graders. We'll gain insights into the sustainable design features, flexible "village" learning neighborhoods, & other wellness spaces.

Presenters:
-Mike Scwindenhammer, AIA (EUA)
-Jordan Harris (EUA)
-Robin Savola (EUA)
-Eric Brown (EUA)

After the tour, join us for happy hour at The Lone Girl Brewing Company on Main Street.

📅Thursday, May 21
🕚 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Waunakee Community Middle School , 501 South St. Waunakee, WI 53597

🔗 Register to Attend: https://aiaw.org/events/view/waunakee-community-middle-school-tour

05/12/2026

Join AIA Northeast Wisconsin for a hybrid presentation and discussion on IEBC Performance Compliance Method. The presentation will be conducted remotely by Chris Rute, AIA RIBA. and will be co-hosted by NE WI leadership at the Holidays Pub & Grill in Neenah.

This program introduces the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) Performance Compliance Method and demonstrates how its objective scoring system can be applied to evaluate and rehabilitate existing and historic buildings. Participants will learn how the 21 safety parameters support flexible yet safe adaptive reuse strategies, illustrated through real project examples. The session equips designers to navigate complex code conditions while enabling feasible, preservation minded development.

The presentation is 60-90 minutes with Q&A. If you join us at the Holiday Pub and Grill, you are welcome to stay for fellowship, discussion and refreshments until 8pm. Members around the state may join the meeting remotely as well. Members in the Fox Valley area are encouraged to join us in-person at the Holiday Pub and Grill to watch the presentation and discuss. Refreshments will be provided.

📅Thursday, May 28
🕚 4:00PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Virtual or In Person at Holidays Pub and Grill, 1395 W. American Dr, Neenah WI 54956

🔗 Register to Attend: https://aiaw.org/events/view/iebc-performance-compliance-method-fellowship

05/11/2026

There Is Still Time To Sign Up For AMP ⏲️📜!

As a previous graduate from AMP, Andrea C. shares her favorite aspects of the program and why up-&-coming architects should sign up for it.

Through a series of in-person sessions held in Milwaukee and Madison, led by firm leaders, AIA Fellows, and industry experts, participants gain real insight into leadership, firm dynamics, advocacy, and the broader role architects play in shaping our communities. It’s not just professional development; it’s a progression in how emerging professionals see their place in the profession and in their firms.

(Class size is limited. AIA membership is required. Applicants are limited to two from any one firm.)

📅 Applications due Monday, May 18, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply today by going to aiaw.org

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