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Beyond Borders: Navigating the Future of Global Architectural Practice
August 27, 2026 – AIA Chicago Office, 35 East Wacker, Ste. 250
Monday Noon Webinar – Moisture and Movement, not an issue for brick veneer – August 17 via Zoom
NCARB & You Webinar – September 1, 2026 05:00 PM in Central Time | via Zoom – REGISTER HERE
Monday Noon Webinar – Enclosure System Design Strategies – Sep 14, 2026 12:00 PM via Zoom
Annual Conference and Honor Awards – Thursday – Sat, Oct 22, 23, 24 – Champaign, IL
Ionic Partners
Masonry Advisory Council
Kathryn Kurzawa
E:kkurzawa@masonryadvisorycouncil.org
P: 847-297-6704
http://www.masonryadvisorycouncil.org/
Holmes Murphy
Jake Winkler
E: jwinkler@holmesmurphy.com
P: 309-282-3913
www.holmesmurphy.com
Doric Partners
WOARE’S INC
Mark Bateman & Paul Bateman
E: mark.bateman@woares.com paul.bateman@woares.com
P: 217-972-8454
https://www.woares.com/
MUSCO LIGHTING
Brooke Hermsen
E: brooke.hermsen@musco.com
P: 641-676-2388
https://www.musco.com
Darin Collings
E: dcollings@epicmetals.com
P: 847-946-4673
https://www.epicmetals.com/
Coldspring
Randy Dolphin
E: rdolphin@coldspringusa.com
P: 319-899-2495
www.coldspringusa.com
Henry Bros. Co.
Tom O’Brien
E: tobrien@henrybros.com
P: 708-658-0234
www.henrybros.com
G&S ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS
Lauren Artelt
E: laurena@golterman.com
P: 314-336-2114
J + J Flooring
Heidi Fenoglia
E: heidi.fenoglia@jjflooring.com
P: 309-264-4879
www.jjflooringgroup.com
Millies Engineering Group
David Janney
E:djanney@milliesengineeringgroup.com
P: 219-595-6500
www.milliesengineeringgroup.com
KEY RESIN
Tony Lee
E: tlee@keyresin.com
P: 224-217-8300
https://www.keyresin.com/flowresin
SIERRA PACIFIC WINDOWS
Channing Wilson & Cathi Langan
E: CWilson@spi-ind.com CLangan@spi-ind.com
P: 210-393-4708
https://www.spi-ind.com
Life Safety Hardware Consultants
Pierre Grangon
E: pierre@lshc.org
P: 901-283 0531
htthttps://lshc.orgps
Henneman Engineering, Inc.
Laura French
E: Lfrench@henneman.com
P: 217-359-1514
www.henneman.com
Architectural Building Solutions
Jean Telander
E: jean@absreps.com
P: 630-234-6324
https://absreps.com
Mohawk Group
Kevin Palacios
E: kevin_palacios@mohawkind.com
P: 773-386-0943
www.mohawkgroup.com
Equitable Advisors
Daniel Schraeder & James Gibbs
E: daniel.schraeder@equitable.com
P: 217-503-5469 (Daniel)
P: 217-899-1249 (James)
ResourceOne
Lauren Nevius
E: lnevius@resourceoneoffice.com
P: 217-753-5742
www.resourceoneoffice.com
Ameren Illinois
Phil Lopez
E: PLopez2@ameren.com
P: 309-573-6200
https://amerenillinoissavings.com/Business
Brickworks Supply Center
Jim Hedderich
E: jim.hedderich@brickworkssupply.com
P: 217-841-6072
https://www.brickworkssupply.com
CHAMBERLAIN
Shannon Porter & Court Harris
E: sporter@chamberlainstaffing.com
E: charris@chamberlainadvisors.com
P: 847-306-8722
https://www.chamberlainadvisors.co/
KEMPER SYSTEM AMERICAN INC.
Rachel Kuipers
E: rkuipers@kempersystem.com
P: 616-566-0309
https://www.kemper-system.com/CA/eng/about-us/kemper-system-america.html
Allied Partners
AIA Chicago
AIA Prairie
CSI Chicago Chapter
Lauren Wulf
E: administration@csichicago.org
P: 773-466-4147
www.csichicago.org
Illinois Green Alliance
Matt Watson
E: mwatson@illinoisgreenalliance.org
P: 312-245-8300 x205
www.illinoisgreenalliance.org
Illinois CHAPTER, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Susan Ragaishis
E: susan@il-asla.org
P: 630-833-4516
https://il-asla.org/
Annual Partnerships
AIA Illinois Annual Partnerships offer a unique opportunity for organizations to collaborate and align with our mission, boosting not only their brand visibility but also empowering our ability to aid architects. By joining forces, we can achieve greater impact and success together, working towards shared objectives. Annual partners benefit from various advantages, including complimentary registration and booth space at events, prominent features in marketing materials, news, job boards, and more, amplifying their reach and influence across a broad audience.
Questions?
Contact Lydia Brahler at LBrahler@aiail.org or (217) 522-2309 X1
Annual Events
2026 AIASPIRE
April 18 & 19, AIA Illinois concluded a wonderful weekend hosting 22 exceptional students at the 10th annual AIAspire Student Leadership Conference in Springfield. Portfolio reviews, a chapter exchange, and tour of the Capitol were just some of the highlights. 🏛️
🙋♀️ If you know an architecture student in the state, encourage them to apply to attend next year. AIAspire is a great opportunity to meet students from the other architecture programs in Illinois and learn about the “real world” of the profession from amazing speakers!
Check out the story highlights here
Check out the photo gallery here
Read this wonderful summary of her time in Springfield by keynote Lauren Chipman, AIA.
2026 EP SUMMIT
This year the EP Summit has been included with the AIA Illinois Annual Conference. In addition to a Saturday morning full of sessions with EP’s in mind, you can now attend the full conference at the same reduced price. Don’t miss out on our keynote speakers, practice related content, EP happy hour and more! Register today!
2026 ConferencE, EP Summit & HONOR AWARDS –
October 22, 23 & 24,
in Champaign, IL at the iHotel & CONFERENCE ceNTER
For a 2025 conference photo gallery, visit Conference >>
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Click through to learn about venues, speakers, tours, and to reserve a hotel room
Prairie Grassroots
March 25th, 2026
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND MADE THEIR VOICE HEARD!
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Click here for the PG gallery
Watch the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO video
Watch a very helpful video about how to talk to your legislator
Watch a chat with Architect of the Capitol Andrea Aggertt, AIA & Lobbyist Steve Andresson
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Learn about the 2026 ISSUES
2026 Issue Brief – Housing Information
2026 Issue Brief – Professional Degree
Every year, AIA Illinois organizes Prairie Grassroots, a gathering where our member architects convene with state legislators at the Illinois State Capitol. During this impactful event, diverse voices from the architectural community engage in substantive dialogues, delving into pressing issues that resonate with our shared vision.
LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
Sen. Mike Porfirio was named AIA Illinois’ 2026 Legislator of the Year in recognition of his strong advocacy for high-quality, community-focused public infrastructure and his consistent support for policies that promote safe and resilient public buildings across Illinois. His legislative work reflects a clear understanding of how thoughtful design and construction standards improve everyday life, while his responsiveness to the design and construction community and willingness to engage on complex policy issues have made him a valued partner to architects.
http://www.senatorporfirio.com/
NCARB & YOU WEBINAR
REGISTER HERE
Are you charting your course to becoming a licensed architect? Whether you’re gearing up for the Architect Experience Program (AXP) or the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), actively documenting hours, or considering the portfolio path with over 5 years of experience, this event is for you. We also welcome those educated or licensed internationally and those guiding future architects as supervisors or mentors.