Free
Via Zoom
1 LU
Join AIA Maine’s Strategic Council Representative, Tim Lock, AIA of OPAL, to learn about the 2025 Strategic Council Areas of Study and hear about his Strategic Councilor role.
AIA Maine is looking for a member to fill the 2026-2028 position. If you are interested in applying, this is a great session to learn more about this exciting role.
AIA Maine Director to the Strategic Council, Tim Lock, AIA - OPAL
About the Strategic Council:
The Strategic Council advances the architecture profession by informing the Board and other Institute bodies about important professional issues, opportunities, and threats. Although it is not an AIA governing body, the Council’s work is vital to AIA’s ability to serve the profession. The Council approaches its tasks with an emphasis on an outward and forward-focused vision.
The 2025 Strategic Council Areas of Study
The 10-Year Valuation and Future Blueprint Study Group focuses on assessing the Strategic Council's past decade of work to identify any previous recommendations that are still relevant today, and to provide recommendations on process frameworks for future council adoption.
The AIA of the Future Study Group looks to explore ways to expand our member-centric institute's relevancy, effectiveness, and visibility through partnerships and by exploring new ways to empower members with resources to increase their engagement.
The Climate Responsive Design & Leadership Study Group aims to equip architects with tools and knowledge to address rapidly evolving climate challenges while fostering design equity.
The Connected Communities Study Group will identify ways architects help their cities and communities leverage technology and advocacy to enhance public and private sector collaboration.
The Digital Architecture Study Group will continue to explore the integration of AI and digital tools to promote equity, sustainability, and efficiency within architectural practice, across the profession and to benefit the public.
The Resilient Practice Models Study Group will examine ways architectural practices can thrive amidst advancing technologies, encroaching industries, and a record number of retiring firm owners.
Thought leadership
The Council meets to consider topics based on AIA's strategic objectives. From that work, it develops recommendations for the Board's consideration.