The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24) is coming to Washington, D.C. This annual gathering brings together designers from around the world to address the critical challenges facing communities and cities. From June 5-8, the AIA has a packed schedule of networking events, educational seminars, building tours, and an architecture expo.
Follow SOM throughout the conference for conversations with the subjects who are inspiring our work today, in addition to tours of some of our work in the nation’s capital and events at our Washington, D.C., studio. Check out the schedule of SOM activities throughout the conference week:
Tours
Wednesday, June 5
Tour | 2:30 – 5:45 p.m.
The Soldier’s Voice: The National Museum of the U.S. Army
Leaders: Eliezer Lee, Thierry Landis
Friday, June 7
Tour | 1 – 5 p.m.
Hopper Hall Cyber Center: Advancing the U.S. Navy’s Future
Leaders: Peter Glasson, Scott Phillips
Talks
Thursday, June 6
Session | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Connecting the Dots in Low Carbon Construction
Panelists: Francesca Oliveira, Alejandra Nieto (ROCKWOOL), Kyung Yoon (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger), Kate Beysselance (Turner Construction)
Session | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Extraterrestrial Architecture: Lessons from Spaceship Earth
Panelists: Georgi Petrov, Christina Ciardullo (Yale Center for Ecosystems and Architecture), Brent Sherwood (BS Consults, Inc.), Adam Oswald (Blue Origin)
Session | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
The Embassy Effect
Panelists: Javier Arizmendi, Curtis Clay (U.S. Department of State), Marion Weiss (WEISS/MANFREDI), Christiana Moss (STUDIO MA)
SOM Studio Events
Wednesday, June 5
Reception | 5 – 7 p.m.
SOM Foundation Fellows Reception
Leaders: Joseph Ruocco, Iker Gil
Thursday, June 6
Studio Tour | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT
Open Studio Night
Studios: Skidmore Owings & Merrill Washington, D.C., Office, KTGY, AECOM, Gensler
