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The Young Architects Forum (YAF) is a program of The American Institute of Architects and the AIA‘s College of Fellows, and is organized to address issues of particular importance to recently licensed architects (within 10 years of licensure). The national YAF Advisory Committee (AdCom) is charged with encouraging the development of national and state programs of interest to young architects and s

upporting the creation of YAF groups within local chapters. Approximately 20,000 AIA members are represented by the YAF; our 63 volunteer leaders are Young Architect members in the AIA national, regional, state, and local components. YAF programs, activities, and resources serve young architects by providing information and leadership; promoting excellence through fellowship with other professionals; and encouraging mentoring to enhance individual, community, and professional development.

12/02/2025

Join the 2024 Future Forward Grant recipients Silvia Colpani, Assoc. AIA and Alya Staber, WELL AP as they discuss their work - It Takes a Village: A Guide to Parents and Caregivers in Architecture on AIAU.

📅 Dec 4, 2025
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
💻Register- https://aiau.aia.org/course/details/it-takes-a-village-a-guide-to-parents-and-caregivers-in-architecture

The Future Forward Grant is a project by the Large Firm Roundtable (LFRT) and the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF).

11/20/2025

Finding Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Design 🌿✨
Open Mic Night #3 is here!

We’re diving into the realities of work-life balance in architecture — the schedules, the flexibility (or lack of it), the burnout, and the future we want to build. Join us for candid conversations, real stories, and a chance to rethink what a healthy practice can look like.

📅 Dec 4, 2025
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
💻 Virtual - https://aia.zoom.us/meeting/register/6XjqmqvFRtSs0_YDUyNlNw #/registration

Come listen, share, reflect, and connect with a community committed to designing a healthier profession. 💬🧡

10/23/2025

You’ve earned the title Architect — but once the confetti settles, what comes next? 🎓✨

Licensure isn’t the finish line; it’s the launchpad for a career you get to shape with purpose. Whether it’s deepening your expertise, expanding your network, serving your community, promoting the profession, or pivoting into new opportunities, there’s no single path forward — only the one that aligns with your goals.

At the Young Architects Forum (YAF), we’re here to help you navigate this next chapter with intention and confidence.

💡 Stay tuned as we dive deeper into five pathways to help you design your future: Grow. Connect. Serve. Promote. Pivot.

Read more about You’re Licensed Now What initiative here: https://issuu.com/youngarchitectsforum/docs/aia_yaf_connection_22.03_-_steering_the_future_of_

10/01/2025

Every year on September 22, we are invited to celebrate National States & Capitals Day by educating ourselves and others about the 50 states and their capitals. As we grow in our careers and embrace the role of , AIA’s YAF is taking this opportunity to share significant architectural sites in some of the nation’s state capitals. What are some of your favorite buildings, parks, or structures in your state capital? Share in the comments!

SANTA FE, NM | The San Miguel Chapel is considered the oldest existing church in the United States. The Spanish colonial mission church was built of adobe in the early 1600’s shortly after Santa Fe was founded, and the construction is often credited to the Tlaxcalteca people living in the region at the time. It has been rebuilt twice in its history, but elements of the original structure likely remain in the current building. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places and became a National Landmark in 1968. It is a contributing property to the Barrio de Analco Historic District’s designation as a National Historic Landmark District.
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08/13/2025

🎙 Open Mic Night 02: The Digital Shift
Join us for a dynamic conversation on how emerging technologies are reshaping architectural practice. From AI to digital collaboration tools, our panel will explore strategies to guide the profession through rapid change.

🗓 Thursday, August 21st
⏰ 4:00 PM EST
💻 Online Event

Featuring:
John Derkach | Phillip Keiken | Dr. Tian Li | Jason Ulaszek

📌 Don’t miss your chance to learn, share, and connect with leaders at the forefront of innovation.

Register at - https://aia.zoom.us/meeting/register/mqZz2ayoQGa4PwRNlSR0Fg #/registration

08/04/2025

The Young Architects Forum Advocacy Focus Group is pleased to release this one-pager highlighting key takeaways from the last webinar, “Charting Your Own Career Path as a Young Architect”, we hosted in June 2025. It was an insightful discussion focused on YAF’s Q2 Strategic Priority, Growth and Career Evolution.
Download and share it with a colleague, a co-worker, or print a copy to have on your desk for reminders!
Which one resonates with you as you chart your own path and create the life you want? What advice do you have for others in this journey? Share below!

08/02/2025

The YAF Knowledge Focus Group is pleased to release the July 2025 issue of the Now YA Know Newsletter. See link in bio for more info!

07/14/2025

The AIA 2025 Future Forward Grant has been awarded to Neşe Altıntaş, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, CWA, for her research proposal titled “Beyond the Classroom.” The Future Forward Grant, a project by the Large Firm Roundtable (LFRT) and the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF), supports students, emerging professionals and early career architects in testing innovative ideas that challenge traditional architecture practices.

“Winning the grant has been pure exhilaration. I simply can’t wait to dive into the research!”

Link in bio to read more.

07/07/2025

The YAF Knowledge Focus Group is pleased to release the June 2025 issue of the Now Ya Know Newsletter. See link in bio for more info!

06/23/2025

Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere celebrated the 2025 summer solstice at 10:42 p.m. EDT on June 20. Nearly halfway through the year, this day holds the longest period of daylight that we see all year. As the sun shines on us, it’s a great time to shine light on what you have been up to so far this year, where you’re going next, and how summer shakes up your routine.

What are you worried about? What excites you about the next few months? What have you learned that you’ll take with you into the next season? Share in the comments below!

05/31/2025

If you’re feeling burned out, you are not alone.
Take what you need: wisdom, support, hope.

Mitigating burnout is a strategic priority for 2025.
The Young Architects Forum is working to change the culture and you are part of that change.

📲 Scan the QR code to read more on the AIA Community Hub and join the conversation.

05/23/2025

The YAF Knowledge Focus Group is pleased to release the May 2025 issue of the Now Ya Know Newsletter. See link in bio for more info!

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