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AIA Grand Rapids Hosts Inaugural Trivia on Tap!

Last week AIA Grand Rapids hosted our inaugural Trivia on Tap, a fun night of trivia, conversation, and craft beer to connect young professionals across the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. We had a great turnout, multiple trivia winners, and a beautiful evening on the Founders Brewing Co. Patio! Thank you to our amazing sponsors […]

AIA Grand Rapids is Proud to Present the 2025 Honor Awards Program

This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 16th at the GLC Live at 20 Monroe.  Submissions should be sent to AIA Grand Rapids.  Entry Fees are listed under each category in the Call for Entries.  You may pay by Credit Card on Eventbrite.

 Show the Jury your commitment to Design Excellence. Every year, jurors reward submissions that best tell the story of a project, […]

AMDG Architects Hosts THRIVE Mentorship Program

This month, the AIA Grand Rapids 2025 Thrive Mentorship Program held its second event at AMDG Architects! The cohort dove into the rich topic of Mission + Meaning guided by thoughtful remarks from Peter Baldwin, AIA. Peter spoke on how Mission provides a framework for your life’s work, while Meaning provides the deep purpose behind it.  Thrive Mentorship pairs have begun engaging in meaningful […]

2025 THRIVE Mentorship Program Kickoff

Earlier this month, we officially kicked off the 2025 THRIVE Mentorship Program at TowerPinkster! Mentors and mentees came together to connect, lay the foundation for the program, set goals, and hear thoughtful remarks from Tom Mathison, FAIA. He spoke about the power of mentorship—and what it means to be both a good mentor and a good mentee. […]

Announcing the 2025 THRIVE Mentorship Cohort 

A warm welcome to our 2025 cohort — a group of talented, motivated individuals dedicated to learning, growing, and supporting one another. We’re excited to kick off our second year with more events, additional opportunities to connect, and broader community impact.  Mentorship isn’t just about guidance — it’s about building relationships, sharing experiences, and shaping the […]

2025 AIA Grand Rapids Scholarship Golf Outing

Please make plans to join us for our Annual 2025 AIA Grand Rapids Scholarship Golf Outing. This year’s outing will take place on Wednesday, June 18th at Saskatoon Golf Club. Proceeds from the outing will benefit the AIA Grand Rapids Student Scholarship & Membership Leadership Fund. What: AIAGR Four Person Scramble Golf OutingWhen: Wednesday, June […]

Catalyst Partners Expands Footprint and Deepens Energy Modeling Expertise with Acquisition of Energy Studio

AIA Grand Rapids Sponsor and partner organization, Catalyst Partners, has merged with Energy Studio, Inc. This milestone strengthens their expertise in high-performance building solutions, energy modeling, and sustainability consulting. Together, they are creating an even stronger team to drive innovation and impact in the built environment. Read more about this acquisition in their press release […]

Apply Now — Join the 2025 THRIVE Mentorship Cohort

AIA Grand Rapids is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 THRIVE Mentorship Program are now open! If you are interested in joining the THRIVE Mentorship program as a mentee, please review the details below carefully. The deadline to submit applications is 11:59 EST on Friday, February 14, 2025. What is the THRIVE Mentorship Program? THRIVE, […]

Announcing the AIA Grand Rapids 2025 Student Scholarship Program in Partnership with the Michigan Architectural Foundation

Are you a student enrolled in architecture school? Are you interested with assistance in making your architectural education more affordable? Would you like to be recognized for your academic efforts and your promise as a rising architectural professional? The AIA Grand Rapids 2025 Student Endowed Scholarship Program in partnership with the Michigan Architectural Foundation application period is now open! […]