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August 4, 2006

15 Years of YAF

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the AIA Young Architects Forum. The YAF Advisory Committee (YAF AdCom) is proud to encourage professional growth and leadership development and, perhaps most importantly, to serve as a collective voice for young architects. In addition to its long standing goals of mentorship, fellowship, and leadership, YAF AdCom aims to engage in more of an advocacy role in the future.

The question is, of course, what types of things do we need to advocate for? What issues are Young Architects facing? Career advancement? Of course. Leadership transition within the office? Probably. Life/work balance? Without a doubt!

It's important to note that 'young architects' as defined by the AIA (those within 10 years of licensure) could be of any age and demographic. Thus, the YAF constituency is a diverse one and advocacy of any kind may not cover everyone. Is there some common ground?

Help us find it! Who are you? What issues are you facing? How can we help you?

Posted by Blog Administrator on August 4, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (1)

October 12, 2006

Advice and Counsel

One of the three parts of the YAF mission is Mentorship. For years, the profession has struggled with the understanding that mentoring is important, but how do we make good mentors, encourage seasoned practictioners to give their time, make matches that will sustain over time...the list goes on. Finding a counselor who can help to guide you through your professional and personal growth is an essential for any aspiring architect. Most people want to connect with someone local, but technology also enables us to have mentors in other states, even other countries. So, how can the YAF provide support for young architects who are seeking ADVICE and COUNSEL?

Posted by Blog Administrator on October 12, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (5)

Professional Development and Specialties

One of the most important areas of the YAF mission is providing leadership opportunities for young architects. There are many issues to consider as one transitions into the profession following licensure. How do you take on more responsibility in your firm? How do you let others know you are doing good work? How do you get into the promotion track? What about firm transition? Frequently, we see young architects who leave 'mainstream' practice to make a difference in government and NGOs. How do you take on leadership roles in your firm and/or community?

Posted by Blog Administrator on October 12, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (5)

Work/Life Balance

The YAF provides a support network of individuals who are sharing like experiences: fellowship. Work/life balance is one of the biggest common issues for this generation. Particularly for young architects, in transition to new phases of life which involve juggling a career, children, aging parents and a variety of responsbilities, how doesn't one do it all? Does the culture of your firm reflect the demands of your life? Generational differences in firms along can bring communication on project teams to a screaching halt and increase stress te-fold. Doctors and lawyers work hard, too, but don't they get paid more? How do you managing the young architect's balancing act?

Posted by Blog Administrator on October 12, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (2)

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