Navigating the Economy in Colorado

We know that the economy has put a strain on many of our members and we want you to know that we are working to create ways to assist you during this difficult time. In addition to the steps that AIA National has taken to help you "navigate the economy," AIA Colorado offers the following:

Job Board:

The AIA Colorado job board continues to be a place where many firms advertise job openings and individuals find jobs. Additionally, we have added links to government jobs with the state of Colorado, the General Services Administration and other U.S. Government entities.

Employee Share Network:

Firms: To borrow or loan employees rather than hiring or downsizing, join our confidential, informal employee share network. Send an e-mail to emily@aiacolorado.org with your name, firm name, contact information, information about the temporary positions you need to fill or the employees you have to loan out, including skills and experience level.

Individuals: If you are an individual who is unemployed or who just needs extra work, contact emily@aiacolorado.org and submit a copy of your resume along with how many hours you are looking to take on and the type of work you are looking for. Please include your AIA number.

Office Space for Rent:

The following architecture firms have space available to rent. Contact the firms directly for more details.

  • Space is available for lease at 201 Broadway, on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Avenue, diagonally across from the Mayan Theatre. This location is in the heart of vibrant South Broadway (SOBO) district with great restaurants and urban amenities. Office suites ranging in size from 300-3,000 square feet are available for lease in a newly constructed and renovated architect’s office. Shared meeting rooms, IT support, kitchens and receptionist are available with lease. Parking also is available. If you are interested in being part of the energetic environment of a creative space, please contact Denise Frazee at 303.893.1990. The rate and term of the space are negotiable.

  • A cool, furnished office with co-working space is available, a first-class building newly remodeled by Nielson-Wilson Design, located near downtown Denver at East 16th Avenue and Vine Street. Enjoy complete workstations, access to the conference room, a private office, the break room and a reception area. Bring clients in to a well-designed, creative environment shared with the owner/designer. Who knows what creative synergies can develop? If you are upsizing out of your house or a less-than-great location, or have been downsized at a larger firm, but still want a professional creative work environment, call Jeff at 303.619.5337. Asking $500 per workstation, which includes many additional amenities and benefits. You will need to provide your own computer and possibly a cell phone. Call today.

  • Share office space with Civitas, located next to the Denver Art Museum. The office space is approximately 1,200 square feet, can sit up to 15 people, and has an open plan and built-in desks. The building also offers a private entrance, affordable parking and natural light. Upon rental of this space, there will be options to share a plotter, printers and more. The office space is $15 per square foot. If you are interested in Civitas’ office space, please call ilana Harris at 303.571.0053.

  • We have additional space for lease in our office for another design professional or two. We are located in Cherry Creek on the second floor of our two story office building. We have a large format copy machine, color plotter, and fax. Please contact: Rex Crook at 303.388.2918.

AIA Conference Room Available for Member Use:

AIA Colorado’s conference room (seats 12) is available for members to use for meetings on an as-available basis at no cost. To book the conference room, call our office at 303.446.2266.

Marketing Collaborative:

If you are a small firm that may want to collaborate with other firms on marketing efforts or share resources to hire a business development professional, we can help. AIA Colorado is keeping a clearinghouse of member firms interested in this type of collaboration. If you are interested in participating, send an e-mail to sonia@aiacolorado.org with your name, firm name, contact information and firm specialty.

Area Presentations:

Cliff Brewis, Senior Director of Editorial Operations at McGraw Construction, presented the 2010 Outlook for U.S. Construction Activity on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in Denver. To download Brewis' presentation, sponsored by McGraw Hill Construction, click here.

Small Firm Roundtables:

The small firm roundtables have been cancelled due to a lack of attendance.