In this second part of our 3-part series, we will be discussing performing design work for government entities in “Understanding Insurance Requirements of Government Agencies.”

We’ll discuss the common types of government agencies you will encounter, some of their typical insurance requirements, and how you can work through certain insurance/risk management concepts while protecting your firm and its insurance program.

Now that the steel for the main roof is being placed, join us in a guided site tour of the new Farmer Music Center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s design and construction progress. 

Join us for presentations sharing insight into the process of creating 2026 CRANawards winning projects. 

• Cori Cassidy, AIA, A359 talks about Dar Hudhud - Guest House in Ourika Valley, winner of the New Custom Home – Vernacular award

• Ryan Duebber, AIA, Ryan Duebber Architect shares House 7 (Architectural Addition winner) and A Place for Play (Outdoor Environment winner)

You’re invited to an information and feedback session about the recent Regional Building Envelope Forum.  If you attended or wanted to and missed it, this is an opportunity to chat about the topics covered, ask questions that you may have thought of afterward, and to provide insights on what kind of information and activities would be beneficial to your practice.

The Local Advocacy Working Group works to strengthen the position of architects in the building industry by identifying and promoting the issues, policies, and positions important to the profession, the business, and the practice of architecture.

Join AIA Cincinnati’s Early Professionals and Urban Design Committee for an interactive ARE Trivia Night focused on the Site Planning & Analysis (PA) exam.

Test your knowledge in a fun, competitive environment while reinforcing key concepts from the ARE. Whether you're currently studying or planning to start, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and challenge yourself. Sign up as individuals, teams will be sorted out at the event. 

AIA Cincinnati’s Early Professionals working group includes recent graduates, professionals working toward licensure, and recently licensed architects. You're invited to join the monthly virtual planning meetings to share ideas, coordinate ARE study materials and study sessions, and plan activities.

Join us for another installment of the Devil In the Details series where we review one of our own architectural details from a specific project. This month: parapets or general top of wall detailing. As an open group discussion, it will focus on resilience and technical proficiency, as well as how the detail expresses broader design concepts.

Join alumni from AIA Cincinnati’s Vision program as they share – Petcha Kucha style – the projects, ideas, side hustles, and practical tips they’ve experienced since graduation. It’s a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect with their class and other cohorts and for prospective Vision candidates or firms to see the impact of the program.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres provided. Cash bar.

Our personal health is influenced by our environment both natural and built. To raise awareness of the body/environment connection AIA Cincinnati’s Urban Design Committee is exploring hosting a fun run/walk here.

Would you participate? Would you consider joining the planning team? Is this something your company would sponsor?

Join us on this call to hear what the planning team is thinking, ask your questions, and share your ideas!

AIA Cincinnati is refreshing our Women in Architecture Dining Circle initiative for 2026. The program is intended to provide women architects and designers with an opportunity to meet other women in the community and to share their experiences in a casual setting.

Uninsurable contracts seems to be a recurring (possibly growing) issue in both the public and private sectors. Hear from architects and insurance experts because Forewarned is Forearmed!

Join your colleagues and friends for a morning of golf followed by lunch, prizes, and more! The outing will be held at Glenview Golf Course, Cincinnati's premier public championship golf course, offering 27 beautiful golf holes with lush landscapes, panoramic views, and demanding hazard features. Glenview was once ranked among Golf Digest's Top 75 Public Courses and site of the 1987 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship.

Meet fellow architects, construction experts, and building professionals across the OH, KY, and IN markets. Establish high-value regional connections that directly lead to future project opportunities.

The Local Advocacy Working Group works to strengthen the position of architects in the building industry by identifying and promoting the issues, policies, and positions important to the profession, the business, and the practice of architecture.

Grab a beer and talk urban design! Thoughts about the new plans for the Banks? Feelings about the new Brent Spence? Angst about Crosley Tower’s demolition? Gather with your fellow urbanists to discuss

AIA Cincinnati’s Early Professionals working group includes recent graduates, professionals working toward licensure, and recently licensed architects. You're invited to join the monthly virtual planning meetings to share ideas, coordinate ARE study materials and study sessions, and plan activities.

Join us as Michael Rogovin, Terry Boling Architect LLC provides insight into the process of creating the 2026 CRANawards winning project Milton Street Residence, New Custom Home – Contemporary.  Mark your calendar for July 14 when we hear from A359 and Ryan Duebber Architect about their award-winning projects.

Join us in a guided site tour of the new Findlay Community Center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s design and construction progress. 

The Committee on the Environment (COTE) meets the first Wednesday of each month. COTE is currently working on organizing sustainability tours and planning 2026 programs. COTE is looking to grow our active members, if you’re passionate about sustainability, please reach out or join our next meeting!

They Never Taught You This in Design School: Architecture firm leaders don’t struggle because they lack talent, vision, or design excellence.They struggle because revenue is inconsistent, business development is owner-dependent, and growth relies too heavily on instinct rather than structure.

This AIA-certified session introduces a practical, leadership-level framework for building a repeatable business development system—one that creates predictable revenue without compromising design integrity or culture.

The recent Architecture Matters article in Soapbox discussed how good design is good for the environment. Join us for the follow up conversation and ask your questions.

Join AIA Cincinnati's Women in Architecture for an end of week social and an opportunity to check out the Design LAB exhibit of student projects.

The Local Advocacy Working Group works to strengthen the position of architects in the building industry by identifying and promoting the issues, policies, and positions important to the profession, the business, and the practice of architecture.

UDC is working on a summer tour of the Mason community center and an autumn tour of an Over-the-Rhine Community Housing site, as well as follow up from the conversations around design review boards.

AIA Cincinnati’s Early Professionals working group includes recent graduates, professionals working toward licensure, and recently licensed architects. You're invited to join the monthly virtual planning meetings to share ideas, coordinate ARE study materials and study sessions, and plan activities.

One of Cincinnati’s earliest suburban neighborhoods, College Hill has a rich history and built environment.  Join a guided walking tour that will showcase some of the diverse architecture of its residential homes, neighborhood history and urban context.

After the tour, stay for a social at Brink Brewery and explore College Hill’s dining options, or if you can’t make the tour, join us then.

Join us for the first installment of the Devil In the Details series where we review one of our own architectural details from a specific project. As an open group discussion, it will focus on resilience and technical proficiency, as well as how the detail expresses broader design concepts.

After two years, the first major renovation of Miami University’s Bachelor Hall (built in 1978) is complete with classes returning to it this fall. The “hub for the humanities” renovation included modernizing classrooms, consolidating spaces, and HVAC upgrades that should result in a 50% reduction in energy consumption.The design-build team on Bachelor Hall includes Messer Construction and BSA.

Get a tour of the building then stay for pizza with AIAS to connect with the next generation of architects, and encourage them as they wrap up their semester.

Join us to celebrate the best professional residential design in the Cincinnati region. Winners of CRANawards represent the highest level of architectural design for the most intimate of architectural spaces. Tickets include dinner and a drink ticket.