National Institute of Building Sciences gives Robert Ivy a lifetime achievement award

by Christopher Brinckerhoff | October 7, 2021 12:00 am

Robert Ivy, FAIA, EVP and chief executive officer at the American Institute of Architects (AIA)[1] was given the Mortimer M. Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)[2].

The award is the highest honor NIBS confers to someone who has demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to the mission and goals of the organization which include advancing building science and technology to ensure buildings and communities remain safe. Established in 2011 and named for the first member of NIBS, the award is given those who exhibit the passion upon which NIBS was founded.

“[Ivy’s] work over the course of his career has elevated the entire profession of architecture,” said Lakisha A. Woods, CAE. “Beyond designing buildings and spaces, [Ivy’s] ability to effectively communicate with audiences from different backgrounds is a model for all leaders working in the built environment.”

Appointed as AIA EVP and chief executive officer in 2011, Ivy has overseen major changes within the organization: digital transformation across all its platforms; board of directors restructuring to encourage nimble debate and decision making; an ongoing public awareness campaign; a reconstituted philanthropic foundation; and a consistent, assertive public voice based on architects’ values.

Rebounding from the challenging 2008 economy, under his tenure, AIA achieved fiscal stability and growth and reached 95,500 members residing in over 200 chapters and components in the U.S. and around the world.

“[Ivy] has not only positioned the organization to best serve architects but has laid the foundation to create a more welcoming and inclusive profession for the future,” said AIA president Peter Exley, FAIA. “His leadership has also been instrumental in realigning the organization to address society’s most pressing challenges, including climate action and racial and ethnic equity.”

For more information about Ivy, visit www.aia.org/leadership[3].

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