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Strategic Plan

Based in Washington, D.C., the national American Institute of Architects has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.

National Goals:

With nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for our members in service to society. We carry out our goal through advocacy, information, and community. Each year the AIA


AIA Mid-Missouri represents 52 architects, 6 emeritus architects, and 15 associate members. Counties included are Audrain, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Gasconade, Howard, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Randolph, and Saline. The chapter was established in 1970 and will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2010.

The Chapter's mission is to promote and advance the objectives of the American Institute of Architects and:

  • Organize and unite in fellowship the members of the architectural profession;
  • Promote the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession;
  • Advance the science and art of planning by advancing the standards of architectural education, training and practice;
  • Coordinate the building industry and the profession of architecture to insure the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment;
  • Make the profession of ever-increasing service to society.

AIA Mid-Missouri 2010 Goals

  • Establish and publicize annual calendar of national, state, and chapter events.
  • Coordinate continuing education events with local institutions and organizations.
  • Host two social events that attract student and affiliate attendance.
  • Celebrate chapter's 40th anniversary.
  • Implement redesign of chapter website.
  • Launch four committees and solicit members' active participation. Current committee members: (linked spreadsheet).

Chapter Committee Goals

Community:

This committee will foster AIA Mid-Missouri connections to local communities through public alliance with other professions, industry, and businesses; develop civic opportunities that enhance perceptions of AIA's value to our communities and residents; coordinate continual freshening of chapter webpage; and identify opportunities for AIA Mid-Missouri to give back to the community through an organized, long-term volunteer relationship.

Knowledge:

This committee will identify and promote large selection of annual continuing education classes; will manage AIA Mid-Missouri scholarship program; and foster strong ties with Mid-Missouri schools, colleges, and universities to promote awareness of the profession.

Membership:

This committee will coordinate leadership succession planning; manage bi-annual design awards process and reception; publicize election information and organize revisions to by-laws or Mission/Goals as required; with Secretary, maintain accurate membership questions and provide regular membership service updates; and monitor on-going active committee participation.

COTE:

The AIA MM COTE Committee works at the local level to implement the AIA COTE goals. This AIA MM Committee is open to all people, architects and others, interested in sustainability.

The Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to advance, disseminate, and advocate-to the profession, the building industry, the academy, and the public-design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment.

The AIA Committee on the Environment's (COTE) definition of sustainability and sustainable design: Sustainability envisions the enduring prosperity of all living things. Sustainable design seeks to create communities, buildings, and products that contribute to this vision.

Measures of Sustainable Design

  • Measure 1: Design & Innovation - Sustainable design is an inherent aspect of design excellence. Projects should express sustainable design concepts and intentions, and take advantage of innovative programming opportunities.
  • Measure 2: Regional/Community Design - Sustainable design values the unique cultural and natural character of a given region.
  • Measure 3: Land Use & Site Ecology - Sustainable design protects and benefits ecosystems, watersheds, and wildlife habitat in the presence of human development.
  • Measure 4: Bioclimatic Design - Sustainable design conserves resources and maximizes comfort through design adaptations to site specific and regional climate conditions.
  • Measure 5: Light & Air - Sustainable design creates comfortable interior environments that provide daylight, views, and fresh air.
  • Measure 6: Water Cycle - Sustainable design conserves water and protects and improves water quality.
  • Measure 7: Energy Flows & Energy Future - Sustainable design conserves energy and resources and reduces the carbon footprint while improving building performance and comfort. Sustainable design anticipates future energy sources and needs.
  • Measure 8: Materials & Construction - Sustainable design includes the informed selection of materials and products to reduce product-cycle environmental impacts, improve performance, and optimize occupant health and comfort.
  • Measure 9: Long Life, Loose Fit - Sustainable design seeks to enhance and increase ecological, social, and economic values over time.
  • Measure 10: Collective Wisdom and Feedback Loops - Sustainable design strategies and best practices evolve over time through documented performance and shared knowledge of lessons learned.