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2025 Brooklyn Design Awards entry portal opens

Sep 1, 2025 • 12:00 am • BKDA

submit your entries at the BKDA portal

AIA Brooklyn invites you to submit your work for this year’s Brooklyn Design Awards “BKDA.”
Celebrating the high caliber of design in Brooklyn, the BKDA is open to projects by Brooklyn architects and projects in Kings County by AIA Members from anywhere.

Featuring many entry categories – there IS a category for your project.

• The portal for entries is open now through September 30.
• An invited panel of esteemed jurors will review each entry on its own merits in October.
• Entries are not in competition with each other.
• Award recipients will be notified first week of November.
• Awards Ceremony and Gala on December 8.

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Upcoming Event

September

Private Development and Attainable Housing

Sep 17, 2025 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • AIA Brooklyn and CityTech

CityTech Voorhees Hall
186 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

The complexities of financing and developing attainable and supportive housing will be discussed in the context of proposed and built projects in New York City.

Attendees earn 1.5 AIA LU

Panelists:

Jack Esterson, Founding Partner at Think! Architecture + Design

Jack Esterson is a principal at Think! Architecture + Design. His work at Think! centers on residential, academic, healthcare, non-profit, arts, and adaptive reuse projects. He takes an empathic and humanist approach to every project and engages his clients through the unexpected possibilities of design. In recent years Jack’s work has focused on supportive housing in many of New York’s most underserved communities with the goal of providing compassionate environments for people in need, while enhancing the neighborhoods they inhabit through thoughtful and lasting design. The work also includes affordable housing for low-income families and increasingly supportive and affordable under one roof.

Marc Harary, Director, Design and Construction at Breaking Ground

Marc is a member of the Housing Development team at Breaking Ground (BG), which develops and constructs affordable and supportive housing in NYC. Marc manages the design and construction process and works with architects, contractors, government agency staff, stakeholders, and multiple Breaking Ground departments to plan, build, and complete residential projects that serve those most in need of housing.

CityTech’s Voorhees Hall is easy to get to:

4-minute walk from High Street “A,C” Station (be sure to use easternmost exit)
5-minute walk up from York Street “F” Station
8-minute walk from Jay St. “A,C,F,R” Station

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Queens Foundation for Architecture + AIA Queens Legacy Awards Gala

Sep 18, 2025 • 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm • AIA Queens

Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard Queens, NY 11354

Welcome to the Queens Foundation for Architecture + AIA Queens Legacy Awards Gala! Join us at Flushing Town Hall for our inaugural Gala as we commemorate visionary civic and community leadership, celebrate excellence in architecture, and honor the AIA Queens Chapter’s 80th Anniversary.

This special evening will pay tribute to extraordinary individuals whose stewardship and service have left an indelible mark on the built environment of Queens. It will also be a heartfelt occasion to recognize the contributions of our Past Presidents for their unwavering dedication to the chapter.

Honorees Include:

Donovan Richards Jr., Queens Borough President QFA Legacy Award – Civic and Public Leadership in Architecture
Ira Gluckman, Queens DOB Commissioner QFA Legacy Award – Civic and Public Leadership in Architecture
Tom Grech, President & CEO, Queens Chamber of Commerce QFA Community Leadership Award – Advancing Architecture through Community Engagement
Howard Graf, AIA President’s Award – Excellence in Architectural Practice

Guest Speaker: NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

In addition, we are honored to recognize our Past Presidents with a commemorative medal, in gratitude for their distinguished service to the AIA Queens Chapter.

This event also serves as a fundraiser supporting scholarships for future architecture students and K–12 outreach programs that nurture the next generation of designers and community builders.

Let’s come together to celebrate the people and purpose that continue to shape the architectural legacy of Queens and to connect with fellow architecture enthusiasts!

Formal Attire Required Don’t miss this inspiring evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.

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Your next construction set will be faster and greener with A.I.

Sep 25, 2025 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm • AIA Brooklyn

Virtual - held on Zoom

On the Menu Lunchtime webinar
Noon
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Imagine accelerating the design development and construction document phase of your next project while simultaneously reducing the project’s embodied and operational carbon. These are among them many ways that artificial intelligence can enhance our productivity while freeing up client time, design time, training time, and maybe free time.

D.TO (shorthand for Design TOgether) will demonstrate how A.I.-enhanced workflows are generating tighter buildings with lower carbon footprints while making complex detailing more accessible to all levels of design staff.

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October

AIA BKEP Photography Tour: Framing Brooklyn

Oct 4, 2025 • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm • BKEP

Meeting location: Gothic Archway, The Green-Wood Cemetery, 36th Street 2nd Ave Brooklyn, NY 11218

Join the AIA Brooklyn Emerging Professionals (BKEP) for an afternoon of photography, architecture + community!

AIA BKEP Photography Tour: Framing Brooklyn will take participants on a guided photo walk through some of Brooklyn’s most unique spaces, from the historic Gothic Archway of Green-Wood Cemetery to the vibrant courtyards of Industry City + along the waterfront at Bush Terminal Piers Park. The tour will be led by Sarah Drake, AIA, past president of AIA Brooklyn.

This casual tour is open to all skill levels. The event will wrap up with a social stop at Five Boroughs Brewing Co. 🍻

Stops Include

Green-Wood Cemetery Gate (meeting point)
Industry City: Innovation Alley & Courtyards
Japan Village
Bush Terminal Piers Park
BioBAT Art Space
Brooklyn Army Terminal (optional)
Five Boroughs Brewing Co. (closing social)

What to Bring

📷 Any camera ( film, digital, or phone)👟 Comfortable walking shoes💡 Curiosity

Hosted by the AIA Brooklyn Emerging Professionals Committee (BKEP)

AIA members, students + BKEP community members welcome

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Nature and Industry: Urban Waterways and Green Infrastructure Tour with the Newtown Creek Alliance

Oct 6, 2025 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • COTE

Kingsland Wildflowers, 520 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn NY 11222

Monday, October 6
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Kingsland Wildflowers, 520 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn NY 11222
2.0 AIA LU HSW

Join AIA Brooklyn’s Committee on the Environment for a walking tour of a truly unique rooftop landscape and a reclaimed waterfront amidst one of Brooklyn’s most industrial quarters.

The Newtown Creek Alliance will begin our tour on the 25,000-square-foot Kingsland Wildflowers green roof that serves as an urban oasis and pollinator garden followed by the Newtown Creek Nature walk, a meandering public art space created by NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection. The evocative evening will be rich with discussions of environmental conservation and restoration and highlighted by remarkable views, both gritty and glorious.

Directions: 15-minute walk east along Greenpoint Avenue from the Greenpoint Avenue “G” Station or a 4-minute walk from the Citibike dock at Greenpoint Ave. & Monitor St. Tour ends at the corner of end at the corner of Paidge Ave. and Provost St. Worth the trip.

AIA Brooklyn members $5 / others $10 / students free (limited quantity)

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NCARB: Navigating The Licensure Process (Online Event)

Oct 9, 2025 • 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm • BKEP

Online

Join us for an online workshop designed to guide emerging professionals through the architectural licensure process!

Start Your Path to Licensure: NCARB Workshop for Emerging ProfessionalsThe AIA Brooklyn Chapter Emerging Professionals is hosting a virtual workshop designed to guide emerging professionals through the architectural licensure process. Learn how to navigate NCARB’s key steps: from setting up your record to completing AXP and preparing for the ARE.

Featuring insights from guest speaker Devora Schwartz, this session offers practical tools, shared experiences, and dedicated time for Q&A. Open to all EPs, students, and associates looking to take the next step in their professional journey.

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Fall Fling hosted by Ciot; Day Elevator presentation on accessibility & vertical transportation

Oct 15, 2025 • 6:30 pm - 8:40 pm • AIA Brooklyn, Ciot Stone & Tile

5302 2nd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Showroom tours, light fare, networking, CEU provided by Day Elevator

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Passion, Practice, Purpose: How Architects Shape Meaningful Careers

Oct 20, 2025 • 6:15 pm - 8:10 pm • Women in Architecture

Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Higgins Hall Auditorium, 61 St. James Place, Brooklyn NY 11238

Passion, Practice, Purpose: How Architects Shape Meaningful Careers

Monday, October 20
6:15 – 8:10 PM
Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Higgins Hall Auditorium
61 St. James Place, Brooklyn NY 11238
1.5 AIA LU
FREE

AIA Brooklyn’s Women in Architecture Committee invites you to an inspiring evening exploring the diverse career paths that lead to architectural leadership. This panel features architects who have achieved the profession’s highest honor — elevation to the AIA College of Fellows (FAIA) — sharing personal stories, pivotal projects, and unique journeys through practice. Each Fellow will present their Fellowship Object — a defining project, contribution, or achievement that represents their path to recognition — offering insights into how different approaches to practice can create meaningful and impactful careers. From students exploring career possibilities to experienced architects considering Fellowship, this event offers rare access to diverse perspectives on building a life in architecture.

Panelists:

Alexandra Barker, FAIA
Graciela Carrillo, FAIA
Laura Heim, FAIA
Carol Kurth, FAIA
Vivian Lee, FAIA
Porie Saikia, FAIA
Georgeen Theodore, FAIA

Moderator:

Julie Torres Moskovitz, AIA

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November

AIA Brooklyn “Ask Me Anything” on Parallel Pathways

Nov 13, 2025 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm • AIA Brooklyn

FXCollaborative, 235 Duffield Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

Join AIA Brooklyn at an “Ask Me Anything” Event

Emerging professionals and seasoned architects alike, join us for an “Ask Me Anything” forum.

AIA Brooklyn’s AMA series connects experienced architects from diverse backgrounds with professionals at all career stages to share insights on mentorship, career development, and navigating the pathways for sustaining the built environment.

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The Case for Social Housing

Nov 19, 2025 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • AIA Brooklyn and CityTech

CityTech Voorhees Hall
186 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Architecture, finance, and regulation in housing

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October

BQ GOLF 2025 Scholarship Fundraiser – Tournament and Dinner

Oct 16, 2025 • 10:00 am - 8:45 pm • Brooklyn Architects Scholarship Foundation and Queens Foundation for Architecture

Inwood Country Club
50 Peppe Drive, Inwood, NY 11096

The Brooklyn Architects Scholarship Foundation (BASF) and the Queens Foundation for Architecture (QFA) are two distinct non-profit 501(c)3 organizations established to support students as they complete their accredited architecture programs in New York. The two foundations collaborate on this yearly fundraiser to make a greater impact on the field—together.

Thursday, October 16, 2025 is an opportunity to take a day off from work, have fun on the golf course, and join us for dinner and cocktails after. BQ Golf is a great networking event that benefits crucial scholarship efforts to ensure that a diverse and dedicated pool of architectural students are supported on their paths to success.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Learn more.

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“MODEL” BUILDINGS

NAVIGATING BRUTALISM IN AFRICA

ACCESSIBILITY

THE COST OF “HOUSES”

ADU’S

UPFRONT COSTS

FORGOTTEN WOMEN

NYC CITY OF YES

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METROPOLITAN ADVENTURE!

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CITY OF YES!

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