May 29, 2022

What is the benefit of being an AIA Utah member? We all grapple with this question at some point in our careers. Many professions have an organization supporting the people working in their industry; the American Institute of Architects is ours. The top items most professional organizations promote include professional development, networking, advocacy and education. AIA has all these benefits and more. How can AIA member resources enhance your career, and how can you apply benefits to your day-to-day work?

Hello to the Utah Architectural community! My name is Michael Smith; I am AIA Utah’s new executive director. I represent a local association management company the AIA Utah Board has engaged to operate the Utah chapter. I know the Utah A/E/C industry well; I have worked with associations in the Utah-built environment for almost twenty yearsHello to the Utah Architectural community! My name is Michael Smith; I am AIA Utah’s new executive director. I represent a local association management company the AIA Utah Board has engaged to operate the Utah chapter. I know the Utah A/E/C industry well; I have worked with associations in the Utah-built environment for almost twenty years

What do you strive for? As architects, we have a unique opportunity to serve our community by adding to the existing fabric, creating spaces and buildings that provide an impact on those who occupy the space. As architects, we find ourselves building upon yesterday’s lessons, sharing the space we practice in with the next generation while perfecting what drives us. In a world of ever-challenging issues, we find comfort in doing the best we can with all we have. So, to that point, what do we strive for, and how can we stay focused on becoming better architects?