American Institute of Architects and Public Architecture partner to advance pro bono service

by Jonathan McGaha | January 16, 2012 12:00 am

Through the new relationship, the AIA and Public Architecture will encourage AIA members to pledge to The 1%[1], a nationwide program of Public Architecture that challenges architecture and design firms to commit a minimum of 1% of their time to pro bono service and facilitates a matching service to connect firms with nonprofits seeking pro bono design services.

AIA and Public Architecture have agreed to build a portal on The 1% website to launch later this year that will support and track AIA members’ service contributions to communities in need. Service contributions pledged through The 1% are valued today at nearly $40 million annually.

 

The partnership is expected to formally launch at the AIA National Convention in Washington, D.C, May 17-19, 2012. Members are encouraged to participate now in The 1% program and can find additional resources regarding pro bono services on the AIA web site[2].

Endnotes:
  1. The 1%: http://theonepercent.org/
  2. resources regarding pro bono services on the AIA web site: http://www.aia.org/practicing/akr/AIAB090175?dvid=&recspec=AIAB090175

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