AIA Denver Committees


AIA+2030 Task Force


The AIA+2030 Task Force assists with the planning and implementation of the AIA Denver AIA+2030 Professional Series, designed to help professionals create buildings that meet the ambitious energy efficiency goals of the Architecture 2030 Challenge®. For more information, contact Nicolle Thompson.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: Third Wednesday of every month from 10 - 11 a.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Sydney Hamilton, Assoc. AIA

Associates Committee of AIA Denver (ACAD)


The Associates Committee of AIA Denver (ACAD) was created to meet the needs of AIA Denver's associate members. ACAD hosts monthly meetings and events to provide social, networking and educational opportunities, and deliver relevant information to pre-licensed design professionals. For more information, contact Brittany Karstrand.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: Varies
- Location: Varies
- Chair: Heather Ludwig, Assoc. AIA

Committee on the Environment (COTE)


The Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to advance, disseminate, and advocate—to the profession, the building industry, the academy and the public—design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment. For more information, download the flyer or contact Alaina Gonzales.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: First Friday of every month from noon - 1 p.m.
- Location: University of Colorado Denver, 1250 14th Street, Room 490, Denver
- Chair: Nathan Huyler, AIA

Design Awards Program Committee


The Design Awards Program Committee assists with the design, planning and implementation the AIA Denver Design Awards Gala, which recognizes outstanding architectural achievements in the Denver community. Download the meeting calendar. For more information, contact Jenna Cather.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: Every Second and Fourth Monday of the month from noon - 1 p.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Jack Mousseau, AIA and Ron Izzo, AIA

Design-Build Competition for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado / 2013 Convention Legacy Project


The Design-Build Competition for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado has become the AIA 2013 National Convention Legacy Project. This committee supports fundraising efforts toward the $85,000 goal needed to complete the project, as well as spearheading the philanthropic endeavor to honor the AIA National Convention coming to town. This committee is no longer open to members. For more information, contact Nicolle Thompson.

- Open to Membership: No
- Date/Time: Third Thursday of every month from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Kitty Yuen, AIA; Kevin Harkins, AIA; Brad Bull, AIA

Diversity Committee


The Diversity Committee addresses diversity issues relevant to AIA members and the profession, including diversity of race, gender, ethnicity and professional practice type. For more information, download the flyer or contact Brittany Karstrand.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: Last Wednesday of every month from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Gary Martinez, Assoc. AIA

Golf Tournament Task Force


The Annual Gold Tournament Committee organizes the Annual Golf Tournament, one of AIA Denver's largest fundraising events during which architects and industry sponsors network and socialize. For more information or to get involved, contact Jenna Cather.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: n/a
- Location: n/a
- Chair: n/a

Housing Committee


The Housing Committee is a forum for architects who specialize in residential building and follow current issues in codes, government regulations, evolving technology, and housing and marketing trends. For more information, download the flyer or contact Brittany Karstrand.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: Third Thursday of every month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Erik Okland, AIA and Michael Payne, PA

Professional Fairness Task Force


The Professional Fairness Task Force reviews issues relevant to the architecture profession submitted by members and makes recommendations to the AIA Denver Board of Directors. The task force works closely with the AIA Colorado Government Affairs Committee and allied organizations such as QBS Colorado and ACES. For more information, contact Cathy Rosset.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: Third Monday of every month from noon - 1 p.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Tania Salgado, AIA

Public Affairs Committee


The Public Affairs Committee provides advocacy efforts and outreach on behalf of AIA Denver. For more information, download the flyer or contact Alaina Gonzales.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: First Friday of every month from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Nan Anderson, AIA



Urban Design Committee (UDC)


The Urban Design Committee (UDC) focuses on being a community resource of expertise to assist in reviewing the development of designs involving local and regional urban issues. The committee assists the chapter in taking positions on key issues affecting Denver, surrounding municipalities and its architects. For more information, contact Cathy Rosset.

- Open to Membership: Yes
- Date/Time: Third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
- Location: AIA Colorado
- Chair: Dean Foreman, AIA