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ABOUT AIA INDIANAPOLIS

AIA Indianapolis is home to the majority of AIA Indiana Membership. This section holds monthly programs, an annual TRIVIA night, a biannual Home Tour as well as their very own Design and Service Awards Gala. The Section also has for over 15 years engaged its younger members through the AIA Indianapolis Young Architects Forum (YAF). AIA Indianapolis also hosts the Indiana High School Architectural Design Competition. Through engagement with the public as well as members from across the state, AIA Indianapolis continues to be a voice for the profession, through education, engagement and programming.

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AIA Indianapolis February Lunch & Learn

This presentation, which is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST, at BSU CAP: INDY, 25 North Pine Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, will demonstrate how 3D scanning technologies, including Scan-to-BIM and drone scanning, enhance building accessibility, safety, and sustainability by ensuring compliance with standards like ADA, improving emergency preparedness, and supporting sustainable building practices. Lunch will be provided by ROYCE 3D Scanning. This presentation has been approved for 1.0 HSW AIA LU. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

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YAF Indy Upcoming Events

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Interested in joining the YAF Indianapolis Executive Committee or know someone who might be a good candidate? Fill out this form and we will reach out – YAF Indianapolis – Call for Candidates

YAF Indy January Event – Professional Development Fair
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (EST)
Location: BSU CAP Indy, 25 N Pine St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
RSVP to yafindy@gmail.com

ARE and AXP Resources:
ARE Study Group
Date: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Lancer Associates, 145 N East St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

CA with Chris Harrison, AIA – This is an open, casual invitation to get a weekly hour(-ish) of AXP CE time through Setting O every week, observing the Convention Center Expansion with Chris Harrison – an Architect on the project with RATIO Design. We will be on the 7th floor of the parking garage to the north of the site, feel free to bring your lunch along. Please contact Chris Harrison ckharrison@ckharrison.com for additional information and participation.

Contact yafindy@gmail.com for any questions or concerns regarding YAF Indy.

2024 AIA INDIANAPOLIS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

To view the year’s winners click HERE.

YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM

A dynamic, constantly evolving group of young design professionals committed to bettering themselves, their profession, and their community. Contact Logan R. Gemmill, AIA, lgemmill@browningday.com, or Shorf Afza, Assoc. AIA, shorfafza@gmail.com, to learn more and to get involved.

2022 AIA INDIANAPOLIS YEAR IN REVIEW

An Indianapolis Year in Review

2025 AIA INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

MARLEE CAWTHORN, AIA
City Architect – City of Indianapolis

Vice President

KATE WARPOOL, AIA
J.S. Held

Treasurer

MEGAN PHILLIPPE, AIA
pH Design Studio, LLC/Ball State University CAP

Secretary

CHASE MILLER, AIA
Guidon Design

Ex Officio

JASON LARRISON, AIA
J.S. Held

2025 AIA Indianapolis Young Architects Forum Leadership

Co-Chairs

Shorf Afza, Assoc. AIA
Schmidt Associates

Logan Gemmill, AIA
Browning Day

2024 AIA INDIANA CORPORATE SPONSORS