
We had an epic year of design exploration--learning from a broad range of architects, designers and civic leaders across the nation and the globe--in Northwest Arkansas, Washington D.C, and Brazil! What a tremendous honor and privilege for me to share with AIA COD the many talented friends and colleagues who generously revealed their approach to creating great architecture, landscape and institutions that foster social engagement, entrepreneurship, and empathy. My heartfelt thanks to all of them, and COD Advisory Group and especially AIA staff Susan Parrish, Kanisha Williams, Robin Preston, and Angel Ward for their support and organization. I wish COD 2025 Chair Craig Brandt, FAIA much success and a truly inspiring year ahead!

2024 Northwest Arkansas conference group photo; Image credit: 2024 COD NW Arkansas at Crystal Bridges Museum by Brandi Becerra from Benjamin Moore

2024 COD Brazil group photo at SP Biennale building by Insight Architecture Image credit: Committee on Design Knowledge Community

2024 COD Brazil conference group photo at SESI Lab by Insight Architecture Image credit: Committee on Design Knowledge Community
Susan Chin, FAIA, Hon. ASLA
Past chair, Committee on Design
Profile link: https://communityhub.aia.org/people/susan-chin-faia