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Thrilled to be invited to serve a 2-year term on American Institute of Architects (AIA) Higher Education Advisory Team (HEAT) advising on issues and trends relevant to architectural #education, representing the ACSA Midwest region for 2024-2025, helping AIA further its connection with and impact on academia, and strengthening the relationship between schools of architecture and the #architectural profession. #architects #architecture #architecturestudents #architectureschool #designeducation #highered #highereducation #leadership #highereducationleadership

The Architectural Association appoints Alison Brooks, Pui Quan Choi, Cindy Walters, and Steven Ware as new Council members to shape its future strategy. Their diverse expertise will enhance the AA's growth and development. Read more - https://lnkd.in/e8-SWEzH #Architecture #Leadership #AA #Innovation #Diversity #ADF #ArchitectsDatafile

And the Westwood JH front parking lot concrete pour is complete!! Pfluger Architects Fitzpatrick Architects Westwood ISD #WWWay #leadershipmatters #leadershipfirst #leadershipgoals #leadershipinaction #leadershipjourney #leadershipquotes #leaderscreateleaders #leadershipfirstquotes #leadershipchallenge #leadershipexcellence #educationalleadership #educationmatters #educate #educationispower #educationleadership #educationleaders #education #educators #edleadership #edleaders

Investigating the nature of architectural education reveals opportunities for architects to significantly engage with culture and society, beyond mere skill preparation, by embracing interdisciplinary approaches. Julie Kim proposes that breaking free from strict disciplinary confines can radically transform education and practice, fostering architects as leaders adept at solving complex problems. #DesignIntelligenceaec #ArchitecturalEducation #InterdisciplinaryApproach #ArchitecturalPractice #GeorgiaTechSchoolofArchitecture https://ow.ly/8xII50QHPGN

Corporate Mentorship is an important part of every students learning journey. We at VIOSA are happy to state that we have identified the requirements for every stream of college education and have customised these training programs to help students start a meaningful professional career. #graduation2023 #postgraduate #tpo #mbacollege #engineeringcolleges #pharmacycollege

Learning from architects: transformation, simplicity and passing it on.   I learn from all the business leaders and owners I work with. Like my recent chat with architect Richard Tinto.   We discussed all things business, like Richard’s vision and strategy for future growth.   One thing that really stuck in my memory was Richard’s answer when I asked him what he does. What’s the result for the customer?   “Transformation” he replied. “We help our customers transform the space they have into what they want. It’s much more and richer than the physical properties of what’s built.”    Richard described other aspects of his business and how it is, unsurprisingly, consultative and involves much to-ing and fro-ing.   What struck me most, however, was how he summed it up in that one word: transformation. I like the simplicity.   It fitted our surroundings that day.   We’d met at Greyhope Bay and I mentioned to Richard that Gokay Deveci, Professor of Architecture was Greyhope Bay’s architect. Then Richard told me that Gokay had taught him, at RGU’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture. Gokay’s words about Greyhope Bay are on the wall:   “I think there’s one thing more valuable than anything else. It’s to do with the people who have dreams. People who want to achieve something can look at [the Greyhope Bay centre] and say “yes, it can be done.” It might take ages, years, pain, but it can be done. It gives hope: I think that’s the most wonderful thing about this project. I think of other people with big dreams. This for them.”   The transformation message is being passed on through generations of architects. I like that. #SME #Governance #Leadership

I hope that by sharing my story, I can inspire others to engage in activities that put our skills and gifts to work on behalf of those who need us most; to affirm the actions of others who are already committed to following this path; and, to share the gratification that comes from acting as a Citizen Architect. hashtag#loveforchange, hashtag#citizenarchitect, hashtag#AmericanInstituteOfArchitects

I hope that by sharing my story, I can inspire others to engage in activities that put our skills and gifts to work on behalf of those who need us most; to affirm the actions of others who are already committed to following this path; and, to share the gratification that comes from acting as a Citizen Architect. hashtag#loveforchange, hashtag#citizenarchitect, hashtag#AmericanInstituteOfArchitects

Interpreting's realm is vibrant and ever-evolving, urging us to don the hats of perpetual learners, pioneers, and visionaries. As stewards of this transformation, we mustn't be mere spectators but spirited architects, molding the trajectory of our long-respected vocation. #Interpreting #FutureLeaders #Transformation