AIA Miami Friday Facts: December 5, 2025

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December 5, 2025

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The Architects Who Rewired Miami — and Then the World

Arquitectonica’s Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear—legends of color, geometry, and global modernism—are Zonda Elevate’s 2025 Architects of the Year.

AIA Opposes Federal Policy Failing to Recognize Architects as Professionals

AIA will be actively engaged with policymakers to ensure that the essential role and professional standing of architects are properly recognized in federal policy.

Apply to be a part of the 2026 CKLDP Program!

Training and nurturing the next generation of leaders. Applications due December 10, 2025.

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Upcoming Events

December 8 – December 10

Elevate: The Future of Luxury is Vertical

The luxury condo market is evolving - discover what is next. Use code AIAMiami to…

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December 8, 12:00 pm

AIA Florida and Florida Housing Coalition "Missing Middle Case Study" Informational Session

Florida’s housing crisis impacts dense urban cities, towns, and rural communities alike. Wages, median incomes,…

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December 10, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design presented by Excel Dryer

This course explores the evolving landscape of commercial restroom design, highlighting the most significant changes…

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December 13, 10:00 am

Downtown Miami Historic District Architectural Walking Tour

Learn the history of Miami and its people through its buildings. Join us for a…

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December 18, 12:00 pm

Specifying with Confidence / Floors webinar presented by Schluter Systems

This seminar will examine the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used specifications for tiled floors,…

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Announcements

One-year MPS program in Urban Sustainability and Resilience

Be on the Frontline of the Future Master of Professional Science in Urban Sustainability and Resilience University of Miami School of Architecture & College of… Read More

Reminder: Qualifier License Number Required

As a reminder due to legislation enacted in 2020, architecture firms are no longer required to obtain a certificate of authorization. Instead, architecture is practiced… Read More

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NCARB Announces Architectural Experience Program Updates

NCARB has updated the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) to further align with its new Competency Standard for Architects and to expand access to licensure effective… Read More

Florida Architecture License Renewal Information

What is the difference between the license renewal deadline and the continuing education credit reporting deadline? Your license renewal deadline is the date your licensure… Read More

AIA MyAccount Gives Members 24/7 Access to Update Their Information

A new feature called MyAccount is now available for AIA members. Members now have 24/7 access to MyAccount, a self-service portal, at me.aia.org where you… Read More

Reporting AIA Designation Misuse

Chapters who encounter misuse of the AIA designation by a member, nonmember, or firm can report it. Read More

AIA Transcript

Track your continuing education activity, including AXP hours, with the AIA transcript. Read More

AIA Member Guidebook

Everything you need to get the most from your membership experience. Click here to view the Member Guidebook. Read More

Update Your Membership Directory Profile

Please review your current details and update your contact information to your professional and/or business address if you would prefer not to have your home… Read More

2025 Associate to Emerita/Emeritus Form

AIA Bylaws - Member Emerita/Emeritus | 2.312 Associate Members Any Associate member may apply for Emerita/Emeritus status if: The member has been in good standing… Read More

NCARB Architectural Experience Program Guidelines

The Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) is an essential step in the path to becoming an architect. Through the AXP, you will learn about the daily… Read More

NCARB Architect Registration Examination® Guidelines

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB) membership is made up of the architectural licensing boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia,… Read More

What Has AIA Florida Done For You Lately?

Passing effective legislation is an investment of time, resources, and capital. Countless hours of work are put into advocating for AIA Florida members. Each piece… Read More

Become an AIA Member

Join the largest, most influential network of architects and design professionals. AIA’s 96,000+ member community shares your passion for design, a desire to change the… Read More

Join AIA as an Associate New Graduate Member—For Free!

AIA is the largest, most influential network of architects and design professionals who are designing a better world. Find out how you can become an… Read More

AIA Member Benefits

When you join AIA, you’re joining our 96,000+ member community—and so much more. Here’s an overview of some of the most valuable AIA member benefits… Read More

What are the AIA membership requirements for continuing education?

AIA Architect and International Associate members are required to complete 18 learning units (LUs) of continuing education every year. Of those 18 LUs, at least… Read More

10 Resources to Help You Become an Architect

These resources will provide a framework to guide you through the path to licensure. Read More

Six Ways to Renew Your AIA Membership

The value of architecture is evolving rapidly as more and more fields recognize the importance of the built environment in addressing social, economic, and environmental… Read More

Why renew your membership?

For questions or to speak about hardship options, contact AIA Miami Chapter, Marilyn Lugo at marilyn@aiamiami.org. Download AIA Members Benefit Guide Read More

Newly Licensed?

Renew as an Architect after the first or second year of becoming licensed and you will receive a special membership dues discount. Newly licensed architect… Read More

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