LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group

Hello and happy weekend all! 

Not sure who all in here is headed to DC this year for the AIA 2024 conference, but wanted to share some of the programming centering LGBTQIA+ voices and advocacy for those who are. Please share with anyone you know who may be interested and attending! 

• Wednesday, June 5th - The Collison of First Practice + Queer Advocacy (WE308) - 1:30pm 
• Wednesday, June 5th - LGBTQ+ Happy Hour (EV109) - 5:30pm
• Thursday, June 6th - Out in Architecture: Elevating LGBTQIA+ Stories to Build Equitable Futures (TH118) - 2:00pm
• Saturday, June 8th - LGBTQIA+ in Architecture Symposium (SA100) - 10:00am

Additionally, this weekend also happens to be the weekend of Capital Pride! 

Finally, AIA does have an emerging professionals grant currently open for applications. If yourself or any others in your network may be interested, please encourage them to apply! Apply for an AIA24 Emerging Professionals Grant! - AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024

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Sarah Woynicz AIA
Pride by Design, LLC
Atlanta GA
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Thanks for posting this Sarah! I'll definitely be there, and I'll be sure to pass this link on to my network. This is an awesome opportunity! As someone who's been to 3 national conferences, I can't speak highly enough of the event. I'll definitely be attending the happy hour at a minimum. :)

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Ethan Coverstone, AIA (he/him)
Project Architect @ ProgressiveAE
Sole Practioner @ www.ethancoverstone.com
Los Angeles ➡️ Grand Rapids
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As one of the local DC folks, I would be happy to provide recommendations for anything--places to stay, cool buildings to visit, locations to hang out, restaurants, etc--and be a point of connection for anyone who is coming to town. Please reach out. Pride in DC is truly a marvelous time, so come join the fun!

Info here: https://www.capitalpride.org/

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Michael Spory AIA
VMDO Architects, P.C.
Washington DC
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So excited to be part of the AIA '24 session (Collision of Firm Practice and Queer Advocacy)! Was wondering if AIA will be marching in the Pride parade this year. Would love to see if we can make it happen somehow... I've been part of the AIA Chicago LGBTQIA+ Alliance co-chair and have marched in our local Chicago Pride for the past few years.

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Hao Phung Assoc. AIA
Gensler
Chicago IL
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Hey all,

I figured this thread would be the best place to ask this question:
I finally got my office to make a decision on how I should register and completed my registration today.  Unfortunately (or maybe I should say it was a pleasant surprise), it looks like the LGBTQ+ Happy Hour is sold out.  Does anyone know if there is a possibility that more spaces will be added?

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Spencer Lepler, AIA, NCARB, PMP
Adaptive Property Solutions
Herndon, VA
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I would echo your question, Spencer as we have not booked our conference yet either as we are confirming attendees still. Hoping there is additional space that opens up as well! 

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Scott Gibson AIA
Populous Group LLC
Overland Park KS
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2024 10:39 AM
From: Spencer E. Lepler AIA
Subject: AIA 2024 Conference in DC

Hey all,

I figured this thread would be the best place to ask this question:
I finally got my office to make a decision on how I should register and completed my registration today.  Unfortunately (or maybe I should say it was a pleasant surprise), it looks like the LGBTQ+ Happy Hour is sold out.  Does anyone know if there is a possibility that more spaces will be added?

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Spencer Lepler, AIA, NCARB, PMP
Adaptive Property Solutions
Herndon, VA
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Hey Hao, Spencer, and Scott! 

A few quick updates.. 

1. Build Out Alliance IS marching in the parade on Saturday. Jordan Blacker is the go to person and hopefully will have some information SOON! As soon as more is known, definitely will share on that front. I also believe a collective location for anyone interested in meeting up after the symposium ends on Saturday is in the works. Stay tuned for more on Saturday happenings should anyone be interested in joining.
2. For the Wednesday reception, @Michael Skiados is looking into if that can be opened back up. More on an update from Mike to come! 
3. And just as a note for Pride Week happenings beyond the AIA, BuildOut DC is working to organize a mixer/happy hour for Thursday after the firm tours end. @Jordan Blacker, AIA and team are still in the works on finalizing details but believe at least initial information and registration is now live! 
   1. Check out more here - https://buildoutalliance.org/upcoming-events/2024-06-dc-after-hours-aia24-networking-event

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Sarah Woynicz AIA
Pride by Design, LLC
Atlanta GA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-09-2024 08:29 PM
From: Scott C. Gibson AIA
Subject: AIA 2024 Conference in DC

I would echo your question, Spencer as we have not booked our conference yet either as we are confirming attendees still. Hoping there is additional space that opens up as well! 

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Scott Gibson AIA
Populous Group LLC
Overland Park KS
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2024 10:39 AM
From: Spencer E. Lepler AIA
Subject: AIA 2024 Conference in DC

Hey all,

I figured this thread would be the best place to ask this question:
I finally got my office to make a decision on how I should register and completed my registration today.  Unfortunately (or maybe I should say it was a pleasant surprise), it looks like the LGBTQ+ Happy Hour is sold out.  Does anyone know if there is a possibility that more spaces will be added?

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Spencer Lepler, AIA, NCARB, PMP
Adaptive Property Solutions
Herndon, VA

Hey Sarah,

Just following up on this to see if that update from Mike was forthcoming.

Thanks,

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Spencer Lepler, AIA, NCARB, PMP
Adaptive Property Solutions
Herndon, VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-10-2024 01:13 PM
From: Sarah Woynicz AIA
Subject: AIA 2024 Conference in DC

Hey Hao, Spencer, and Scott! 

A few quick updates.. 

1. Build Out Alliance IS marching in the parade on Saturday. Jordan Blacker is the go to person and hopefully will have some information SOON! As soon as more is known, definitely will share on that front. I also believe a collective location for anyone interested in meeting up after the symposium ends on Saturday is in the works. Stay tuned for more on Saturday happenings should anyone be interested in joining.
2. For the Wednesday reception, @Michael Skiados is looking into if that can be opened back up. More on an update from Mike to come! 
3. And just as a note for Pride Week happenings beyond the AIA, BuildOut DC is working to organize a mixer/happy hour for Thursday after the firm tours end. @Jordan Blacker, AIA and team are still in the works on finalizing details but believe at least initial information and registration is now live! 
   1. Check out more here - https://buildoutalliance.org/upcoming-events/2024-06-dc-after-hours-aia24-networking-event

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Sarah Woynicz AIA
Pride by Design, LLC
Atlanta GA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-09-2024 08:29 PM
From: Scott C. Gibson AIA
Subject: AIA 2024 Conference in DC

I would echo your question, Spencer as we have not booked our conference yet either as we are confirming attendees still. Hoping there is additional space that opens up as well! 

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Scott Gibson AIA
Populous Group LLC
Overland Park KS


Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2024 10:39 AM
From: Spencer E. Lepler AIA
Subject: AIA 2024 Conference in DC

Hey all,

I figured this thread would be the best place to ask this question:
I finally got my office to make a decision on how I should register and completed my registration today.  Unfortunately (or maybe I should say it was a pleasant surprise), it looks like the LGBTQ+ Happy Hour is sold out.  Does anyone know if there is a possibility that more spaces will be added?

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Spencer Lepler, AIA, NCARB, PMP
Adaptive Property Solutions
Herndon, VA

Hello Everyone, 

As an update on the Build Out Alliance DC side of things.

You are all welcome to join us at our After Hours: AIA24 Networking Event - Build Out Alliance DC

After Hours: AIA24 Networking Event Tickets, Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

We will have special guests including Pride by Design, AIA Chicago LGBTQIA+ Alliance, AIA DC WIELD, AIA Austin LGBTQIA+, and some of the Out in Architecture book Co-Authors and Editor, as well as many more.

Sign up using the Eventbrite link and join us as we celebrate at AIA '24 with LGBTQ+ Alliances from across the country.

We have also just released our registration for the Pride March which will happen on Saturday, June 8th!

A Radical Debut: Our First Capital Pride March Tickets, Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

The marching portion is 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Join us for a major milestone celebration as we march in this year's Capital Pride March for the first time in our history! Kick-off festivities with us at a lively rooftop mixer, followed by a spirited march through the heart of the capital. This is more than just a march: it's an expression of our collective pride, resilience, and the radical spirit of inclusion.

Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to Build Out Alliance, this promises to be an unforgettable part of your Pride celebrations! Registration is required so please sign up and we look forward to marching with you!

If you need any further information or would like to get involved further don't hesitate to reach out to me at.

jblacker@buildoutalliance.org

Jordan Blacker
Washington, D.C. Committee Member and Outreach + San Francisco Committee Member

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Jordan Blacker AIA
Torti Gallas & Partners, Inc.
Washington, DC DC
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