AIA San Antonio’s Knowledge Communities and Networks offer members the chance to engage with the issues that are most important to them and to their practice. It’s a place for like-minded professionals to meet, discuss, and share information on their common interests. Attend upcoming monthly meeting for one or more of the groups and learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to connect.

NETWORKS

Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN)

The Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Knowledge Community develops knowledge and information to benefit architects who are engaged in, or who are interested in  learning more about, custom residential practice. CRAN presents information and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and expertise to promote the professional development of its  members via discussion forums, national symposia and conventions, publications, and local activities.

Latinos in Architecture (LiA)

The AIA San Antonio Latinos in Architecture Network supports our local communities by participating in volunteer opportunities, investing in community issues, strengthening relationships between professionals in the field of architecture and design and promoting professional and student work. LiA aims to positively influence students aspiring to become architects and designers by providing guidance and expertise.

San Antonio Young Architects (SAYA)

AIA San Antonio Young Architects (SAYA) aim to provide ample networking, professional growth and development, and public outreach through interaction and collaboration with the community and AIA.  We promote the value of AIA membership and promote the path towards licensure through increased knowledge sharing of our Design Professionals, Young Architects and all A/E/C emerging professionals.

Women in Architecture (WiA)

The AIA San Antonio Women in Architecture Network supports our local communities by participating in volunteer opportunities, investing in community issues, strengthening relationships between professionals in the field of architecture and design and promoting professional and student work. We aim to positively influence women aspiring to become architects and designers by providing guidance and expertise.

KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES

Committee on the Environment (COTE)

AIA National has written a mission statement for all COTE committees. Locally, we strive to advance, involve, and educate the building community and the public on best design practices and their effects on the environment.

Healthcare Knowledge Group (HcKg)

The San Antonio chapter of the American Institute of Architects Healthcare Knowledge Group (HcKg) is a local component of the Academy of Architecture for Health. The committee hopes to encourage dialog between healthcare architects, planners, designers, engineers, contractors and healthcare facility managers in and around the San Antonio area.

Historic Resources

The mission of the local San Antonio Historic Resources is to identify, understand, and preserve architectural heritage in the Alamo City. HR is engaged in promoting the role of the historic architect within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public. Meetings are held at Noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the Center for Architecture and are open to anyone interested in the preservation of San Antonio’s architectural heritage.

Upcoming Network & Knowledge Community Events

9/16/21 SAYA ARE Virtual Study Sessions

COTE: Sierra Pacific CE

8/10/21 SAYA ARE Virtual Study Sessions

COTE: Autodesk Revit and Insight

WiA June Mtg – Mobility and Human Connection

LiA Gathering & Movie Night

5/11/21 SAYA ARE Virtual Study Sessions

SAYA: So You’ve Made the Shortlist, Now Ace the Interview

04/21/21 HcKg: Designing Your Surgical Suite

COTE Movie Night