2026 AIA KY Conference Lottery

BACK for 2026 with a Deadline of Friday, March 13th! This program will offer three lucky Early Professional Members (completed academic studies within the last 10 years) a $1,500 reimbursement for costs incurred from attending an AIA conference of their choice! Apply now!

AIA KY Convention | Call for Presentations

SAVE THE DATE: the 2026 AIA KY Convention + Design & Service Awards will be held on 9/22/26 at the AIA KY -Award Winning Speed Art Museum in Louisville.

Call for Presentations: to submit presentations, please complete this form before the deadline on 3/30/26.

Suggested Keynotes or Interested in Volunteering: send an email to the Convention Committee here.

AXA Liability Webinar | 3 AIA LU HSW

April 15, 2026 - Earn 3 AIA LU | HSW

AIA KY is partnering with AXA XL to provide the liability webinar on "Understanding Risks in the Design Industry: Best Practices for Managing Professional Liability."

Learn more and register here for the event led by an insurance underwriter, helping design professionals navigate the architectural and construction industry.

2026 AIA KY Annual Golf Outing

Registration is now open for the Annual Golf Outing

on Friday, May 15th at the University Club of Kentucky in Lexington. Lunch and check-in will begin at Noon, with a 1:00 pm shotgun start. Be sure to get registered or this event benefiting the Kentucky Architectural Foundation!

*NEW THIS YEAR: we are providing a commemorative t-shirt designed by an AIA KY member. This year's shirt is designed by Adam Gillett, AIA of integrity ARCHITECTURE and sponsored by Brown & Kubican Structural Engineers!

2026 AIA Leadership Summit in D.C.

The AIA National Leadership Summit was recently held in Washington, D.C. and is the premier advocacy and leadership training event for all AIA Leaders & Advocates. Over 700 architects converged on Capitol Hill to advocate for our profession, including several from AIA Kentucky!

Review the event summary to see why advocacy and Hill Day are so important to AIA members!

2026 AIA KY Legislative Day in Frankfort

Thanks to everyone who showed up in Frankfort last week! Architects, Interior Designers, and Design Students play a vital role in shaping communities and our profession continues to have a strong voice!

Armed with key talking points and advice from our lobbyists, members met directly with KY legislators. See photos from the event to see AIA KY advocacy in action!

UK College of Design 2026 Career Fair

AIA KY immensely enjoyed getting to meet with the next generation of architects at the University of Kentucky - 2026 Design Career Fair! See some photos of the event!

What a great opportunity for students to meet firms, industry professionals and to learn all that AIA has to offer them as the professional organization!

AIA26 Conference on Architecture

The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is coming to San Diego, June 10–13. Get registered today

AIA26 brings the most comprehensive continuing education in the industry - taught by renowned speakers, leading architects, designers, and building product experts. With seminars, workshops, tours, expo and curated CE.

2026 AIA KY Allied Members & Sponsors

You don't have to be an architect to join the AIA! Help us spread the word to all of your industry partners and colleagues that our 2026 Allied Membership in AIA Kentucky is now available and open to register here.

It is available to non-Architects, including all interested allied design professionals, construction industry representatives, and product / service suppliers.

Individual & Firm News:



• Congratulations to Jeffrey Stivers, FAIA, of RossTarrant Architects | MOREgroup, on his elevation to the College of Fellows! AIA Fellowship is our highest member honor, and Fellows are recognized for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society!
• JRA Architects celebrates 80 Years! Congratulations on 8 decades of service since 1946!
• Studio A Architecture is celebrating 25 years! Congratulations on the quarter century!
• Champlin | EOP announces new Senior Associates and Associates. Congratulations to Tina Ash, Assoc. AIA (Senior Associate) and Ryan Meador, AIA (Associate).
• Brandstetter Carroll Inc. is taking an important step forward with a strategic leadership realignment. Monica Sumner, AIA has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Eric Chambers, AIA, serving as Director of Architectural Practice. Congratulations to you both!
• Morris Workshop Architects welcomes Jordan Griffin, AIA as a new team member.
• Sherman Carter Barnhart recently announced the promotions of Jennifer Cash, AIA and Allison Commings, AIA.

Newly Licensed

We are pleased to congratulate the following members, who recently completed the A.R.E. and received their license in the state of Kentucky:

• Daniela Boger, Omni Architects, Lexington
• Priscilla Goodwin, WorK Architecture, Louisville

Welcome New and Returning Members

(Joined or Reinstated since February 2026)

• Philip Albert, Assoc. AIA, Louisville
• Emma Cockerham, Assoc. AIA, Stengel Hill, Lexington
• Nicholas Holmes, Assoc. AIA, Schmidt Associates, Prospect
• Elizabeth (Libby) Lamb, Assoc. AIA, EOP Architects, Lexington
• Scott Noel, Assoc. AIA, Summit Architects + Engineers, Lexington
• Louvered Outdoor, New Allied Sponsor!

Send your news for inclusion in the next e-newsletter!

Allied Benefactor of the Month Spotlight:

WEBER Construction Group

https://webergroupinc.com/construction/

Weber Group, Inc. was established in 1983 by brothers Tom and Donny Weber in Louisville, KY, as an architecture firm and general contractor. Over the next 40+ years, continued to grow and expand, offering design and construction services, as well as Weber Creative, a unique themed-entertainment division. Read more.

For additional information on AIA Central Kentucky Chapter events and other regional architecture-related activities, Follow CKC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

UK College of Design News

Urban Futures Symposium on 3/9/26 at 21c:  dynamic conversation on the evolving landscape of urban design, planning, and the built environment. Moderated by Jeff Fugate and Jeffrey Johnson. Learn more here.

2026 Spring Lectures, Workshops & Exhibitions: learn more here.

CAD: UK researcher is examining how students learn computer-aided design and what makes them excited.

NCARB and Early Professionals News

2026 AIA YAF Conference in D.C.

The AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) is a program of the AIA organized to address issues of importance for recently licensed architects (up to ten years licensed) providing resources on leadership, mentorship, and fellowship useful to those launching their careers.

AIA Kentucky YAF representative, Jessica Farmer, AIA of Gray AES, shared her insights and takeaways from this year's AIA YAF Conference in Washington, D.C.

The Young Architects Forum Knowledge Focus Group is pleased to release the February 2026 issue of Now YA Know newsletter. 

AIA YAF Connection 22.04 - Driving Wellness & Mitigating Burnout - CLICK HERE to view Connection Q4 2025 | Vol 22, Issue 04 which includes timely articles, personal perspectives, and practical ideas that speak to the real pressures young architects are facing.

AIA National News

AI Task Force

AIA has released two foundational documents to help architects and firms navigate the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the profession: the AIA Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence and the Guidance for the Responsible Use of AI by Architecture and Design Firms. 

AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report

The updated AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report is tailored for sole proprietorships and firms with fewer than three architectural staff

Energy Code Update

AIA is weighing in on proposed 2030 energy code updates from the International Code Council that could reshape how buildings are designed, evaluated, and regulated. Proposed changes would split the code into “base” and “expanded” categories, potentially affecting design flexibility, liability, and how performance is measured. AIA’s recommendations emphasize long-term innovation, including life-cycle performance, 30-year cost analysis, and readiness for electrification, solar, and EV infrastructure. These decisions could influence project costs, compliance complexity across states, and how architects support public health, safety, and building resilience.

Free AIAU Courses:

Becoming an Inclusive Mentor in Architecture. + Becoming an Empowered Mentee in Architecture

National Committees List

See who’s serving on AIA national committees with the latest member roster. A helpful reference for making connections and collaboration.

AIA National Strategic Plan 2026-2030

The new Strategic Plan is a bold, member-informed roadmap for a profession ready to lead, focusing on what architects and firms need to thrive. 

More AIA Products & Resources:

• AIA Career Center - Search open jobs, post your resume and set up job alerts.
• AIA Contract Documents - Choose from 180+ industry standard contracts and forms
• Business Intelligence - Navigate current business conditions, make smarter decisions, and prep for the future with AIA's business intelligence.
• The AIA Trust - Resources to protect your practice and plan for your future.
• AIAU - 300+ instructors bring the industry's best learning to you.
• Knowledge Communities - CE opportunities, discussion forums and research libraries on specific areas of practice that interest you. See all KC events.

Allied Membership is recognized by all three local components, with a portion of dues supporting local programs. Learn More

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