February 28, 2022

Climate change affects us all, but doesn’t impact us all equally. This article is part of a new series, Building Equity, that explores how architects are working with communities and civic leaders to develop creative, innovative design solutions that fight climate change, systemic racism, and inequities in the built environment. It’s time to show the world what design can do.

Communicating the value of great architecture to positively impact our community.

The American Institute of Architects is committed to improving the environmental stewardship of the design, construction, and preservation of buildings and spaces.

As we look forward to 2022, we reflect on the journey we’ve all come through over these past couple of years. What was initially “optimism in the face of uncertainty” in February 2020 has now manifested a plethora of positive initiatives paving the road for our years ahead. The difficult decisions our national organization has made over these past two years has equipped and enabled us for a potential future more beautiful than the one we left pre-pandemic. However, now is the time to rise and capture the opportunities presented to us — to be more than we ever have — to lead and design the future organizational model of the AIA. 2022 and beyond will be monumental!

There was a little concern that it would not happen this year, but with the determination of nine teams, the 18th annual Canstruction® Reno event went off without a hitch on May 19th. Five student and four professional teams stacked their way to teetering heights using cans of chili, spinach, roast beef hash, collard greens and more. Over 21,000 pounds (23,400 cans) of food were within the artistic displays at Meadowood Mall and provided a creative way to help bring awareness to growing food insecurities that families face in northern Nevada.

Although uncertainty is still with us, it was another amazing day at Montreux with our sold-out golf tournament comprised of local architects, engineers, contractors, materials suppliers and special guests.

Gary Indiano Structural Sales Manager, BasaliteAIANN member since 1989 As a leader in building and landscape manufacturing, Gary finds his long-term partnership with AIANN to be both significant and beneficial for his business industry and the design community. Innovation within building design practice requires manufacturers to be current with codes and trends. AIANN provides opportunities

Membership is a critical way to connect because it invites us to not just participate but also to create. Each member has a unique role to bring their own vision and light generate a movement of innovation and solutions for positive change. AIANN is a group that provides leadership within our design community while creating a place for stewardship. We’re continuously creating and improving partnerships with local design jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations while spreading our knowledge and expertise on smart design and development throughout Northern Nevada. With nearly 100 Architects and Associate architects and over two dozen Allied Professional members we make a sizable contribution to philanthropic partners such as the Washoe County School District, Truckee Meadows Community College, and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada by providing volunteer support, scholarships, and education. AIANN hosts learning opportunities, fundraising events and creates spaces and organized committees for collaboration and impact. Come connect with us!

Thank you to our 2021 Board of Directors

In the autumn of 2011, a group of local designers organized our first Design Matters event, which was rebranded to D.I.C.E. the following year.