Charlie Klecha Managing Director

MISSION AIA Detroit, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is the most prominent voice for the profession of architecture in the Detroit metropolitan area. AIA Detroit seeks to improve the practice of architecture and the quality of the built environment. We are dedicated to the following:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jonathan Disbrow Kimberly Montague Andrew Dunlap Najahyia Chinchilla Robert Hoida Charles Lewis Tim Flintoff Melissa Dittmer Patricia Boyle Matthew Rossetti Bryce Gamper Aimee Zoyes Charlie Klecha Lauren Myrand

COMMITTEES BUILDING CODES & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE BUILDING ENCLOSURE COUNCIL  CELEBRATION OF ARCHITECTURE  COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT  EMERGING PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE  PECHAKUCHA NIGHT DETROIT  PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES  TECHNOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE  URBAN PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

EVENTS National Convention State Convention Healthcare Symposium AIA Detroit NOMA Detroit Networking

PARTNERSHIPS DC3 IDCFC Architectural Tours Detroit Creative Corridor Center IDCFC Interior Designer Coalition for Change Architectural Tours

FUTURE EXPAND AND BUILD UPON OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS so that AIA Detroit is recognized as source of valuable information and knowledge regarding architecture and design. • Establish a place to increase the physical presence of AIA Detroit in the community. o Measurable: Concept and vision for space by end of 2016 • Discover which members are active in their local governments and promote via our publishing channels. • Create a more-public “People’s Choice” award for the Celebration of Architecture. • Create an interactive architecture app that can be used by anyone throughout the city. o Measurable: vision for app defined by end of 2016 • Establish at least one other annual event outside of the Celebration of Architecture that engages the public o Measurable: First event to be held in 2017 CREATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES that better engage our members and other industry professionals. • Actively seek opportunities to collaborate with other chapters/organizations at least once a year. • Diversify the locations of educational events. • Envision one event targeted specifically to affiliate members by the end of 2016. • Create a task force to build out the framework for a professional mentoring program.

COMMUNITY AIA National AIA Michigan AIA Detroit Michigan Architectural Foundation National Organization Minority Architects University of Detroit Lawrence Technology University

RESOURCES Archives Licensure Careers Books Technical Journals Continuing Education Design Applications

CONTACT Charlie Klecha Managing Director AIA Detroit 313.588.1411 313.757.5101 charlie@aiadetroit.com