YAF (Young Architects Forum) Utah kicked off the year with a great event at Kiito Brewing! Many like-minded young professional architects and structural engineers got together for the first in-person YAF event in a couple of years. It was a huge success, as everyone was craving social interaction with peers after a long hiatus. There were drinks, mingling, and a new food truck with loaded Mexican hot dogs to top off the night. Afterward, the YAF committee high-fived each other for successfully pulling off yet another young architect social.

The YAF has plans for another social this summer (because who doesn’t like free food and a good time with friends?). The current goal for the YAF is to get people together and re-connect the rising stars of the Utah architect community. Creating a network where young professionals can meet and learn from each other in a non-formal environment is paramount for a thriving architectural profession. Not to mention, some of the millennials have mentioned they would like to learn how the new, more hip gen-z architects do things.

The YAF is also resurrecting the Meet the Masters series, with a couple planned for this year. This event has always been an enriching opportunity to hear from experienced professionals in our community.

Stay tuned for announcements of these events. All are welcome to join regardless of what level you are in the profession! (i.e., disregard the word “young” if you want to come).