Pub. 11 2024 Directory

VALUE OF ARCHITECTURE The report will discuss: • How the AIA can structure a recurring survey of client groups. • Creating a new phase of services, just before construction, to integrate the work and expertise of the design team and build teams by way of a coordinated virtual model. • Recommendations for the Institute on how technology and improving internal foresight thinking can plan for the future architect. WELLBEING The Wellbeing group has been busy taking a multi-prong approach to the topic. They have been interviewing health experts on the importance of including principles of wellbeing in design practice along with having conversations with others in the AIA representing the Climate Action Pledge Programs, Design Excellence and Research and Practice for Sustainability. They are also connecting with experts on trauma-informed design. Additionally, they have been researching allied groups for potential tie-ins: • University programs and AIAS crossover. • Business cases for promoting integrated health and wellness. • Architecture firms promoting wellness for their own staff. • Organizations related to wellbeing such as Fitful, ULI, WHO, Harvard School of Public Health. Outside of buildings, they have been connecting with individuals promoting community wellbeing through organizations such as the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor’s Institute on City Design and the Urbanism Bureau. These discussions also include connecting with other AIA chapters in cities that are successfully advocating for wellbeing in their communities. The concept of wellbeing may be introduced into our licensure. The concept of health, safety and welfare needs to be updated to include wellbeing in lieu of welfare. The Strategic Council presents an opportunity for collaboration through thoughtful dialogue. I have enjoyed my time immensely and have been privileged to represent the architects of AIA Wyoming while serving on the Council. aia.org/membership 20 WYOMING ARCHITECTURE .24 | www.aia-wyoming.org

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