Happy May from the IAKC committee!
We have a busy few months ahead starting with our next Knowledge Salon on May 19. May also marks the end of our inaugural Interior Elevations Mentorship Program, and our mentors and mentees will soon convene to share what they have learned. If you're interested in joining the next cohort in the fall as a mentor or mentee (or both), please let us know. We’d love to have you join us and share your knowledge with other interior architecture professionals.
And lest we forget, June is just around the corner! AIA26 in San Diego will take place June 10-13, where the IAKC is sponsoring multiple events. Please join us for any or all activities as outlined.
IAKC Open Forum
June 11 | 4–5pm | EV325 | Community Hub, Sails Pavilion
This interactive discussion with leaders from the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community will feature topics like design, culture, human behavior, and environmental wellness. Attendees will gain insight into the current practice of interior architecture and explore how well-designed interiors connect individuals, build communities, provide opportunities, and shape human experience.
Award-Winning Interiors: Designing Spaces That Inspire & Heal
June 12 | 11:30am–12:30pm | SE315 | Earns 1 LU/RIBA
The finest interiors prove that design excellence can transform lives. This session will highlight two 2025 Interior Architecture Award winners from California that exemplify adaptive reuse and new construction in educational and health care settings.
History, Context, Craft: Balboa Park + Mingei International Museum Tour
June 12 | 1:30–5:30pm | ET146 | Earns 3 LU/RIBAs
Balboa Park stands today as one of San Diego's most culturally significant landmarks. A tour of its historic Miners Building, now the home of the Mingei International Museum, will explore the restoration of and addition to this existing exposition building.
View the conference schedule for a full description of these events. We look forward to seeing everyone at the conference!
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Candice Rabovsky, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Bob Dillon, AIA
2026 AIA IAKC Co-chairs