Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, ALA, LEED AP of International Masonry Institute to Present “Materiality of Masonry” at ALA Fall Conference 📍 BAC Training Facility, Addison, IL 🕛 November 6, 12:00–5:30 PM 🎓 Earn 5 LU (4 HSW) Register now: bit.ly/4fpZR44

AI won’t replace architects. But it will change how we work. What tools are you using? What’s actually helping your workflow? What’s still just hype? #AIinArchitecture #DesignTech #AECInnovation #ArchitectTools #FutureOfDesign #ChatGPT #Copilot #Grok #ArchitectureWorkflow

Masonry Ventilation: What You Don’t See Can Hurt Your Building ✅ Understand the science behind moisture movement ✅ See real-world examples of what works—and what fails #MasonryVentilation #BuildingScience #ArchitectTools #HealthyBuildings #MoistureManagement #AECCommunity

Mockup Tour: From Substrate to Finish. See It All Learn what makes assemblies perform, what can go wrong, and how to design smarter from the start. ALAToday.org #ALAConference #TileDesign #MasonryMadness #BACTraining #ArchitectTools #TCNA #ACTStandards #AECCommunity

Experimental learning. Real conversations. Masonry like you’ve never seen it. ✅ 5 LU (4 HSW) ✅ Mockup tours + craft rotations ✅ Presentations from IMI, BAC, and WickRight 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4pC2Lrl

Masonry meets mastery. Hands-on mockups, expert insights, and 5 LU credits—all in one afternoon. 🔗 Register today—last chance! alatoday.org

The ALA proudly announces the 2025 Don Erickson Presidential Award winner: the design for the Appleton WI National Guard facility! Congrats to the team! AOR: Boer Architects, Design: Bailey Edward, Builder: Miron Construction, Photography: Darris Lee Harris.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the ALA. Whether you are celebrating with family, catching up with friends, or just enjoying a quiet day, we hope it’s a good one.

Gold winner at the 2025 ALA Design Awards: Introducing the "Sunflower" ADU! 🌻 This charming 715 sq ft unit features a vibrant yellow exterior, nestled behind the main house. Congrats to Christopher Strom Architects! 🎉

ALA Members: Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting & Studio41 Tour! 📅 Feb 17, 2026 | 6-9 PM CST 📍 Studio41 Naperville Agenda: 6 PM: Networking 🍷 6:30 PM: Showroom tour (1.0 LU) 7:45 PM: Business meeting & board elections Register at bit.ly/3MevZ0I

⛰️ “Wapiti Zen Energy” | William Tabberson Architects 🪨 Set along the Shoshone River near Yellowstone, the Wapiti residence uses natural materials and a structure developing patina to connect the home to its surroundings. Congrats, William Tabberson Architects!

ALA Board Member Scott Conwell is nominated for the #Coverings2026 People’s Choice Award! 🎉 Support Scott by casting your vote through Feb. 20 (one vote per day). Please vote here: coverings.com/coverings-cham… Thank you!

🔬 Anton Paar USA, Incorporated | Heitman Architects 🏢 Built within the existing pavement footprint, the U.S. Central Region Headquarters preserves ponds while elevating standard materials across light filled labs, offices and warehouse spaces. Congrats, Heitman Architects!

On March 26th, join us for the ALA Spring Conference: AI in Architecture in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. 🏢 Discover how AI is shaping real-world architecture and leave with practical strategies you can use today. Register: alatoday.org/ev_calendar_da…

🌊 Minnehaha Creek Renovation | PKA Architecture 🏠 This 1927 creekside landmark underwent a multi-year renovation balancing preservation and expansion, retaining defining architectural details while opening the plan for another century of living.

A new standard in aluminum design is here. Join Pella on March 11 from 6–8PM at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center for the Vista Series Launch Party. RSVP by March 3rd via QR code. 🎉 pella.com/vista/ | alatoday.org

Keith Besserud, AIA, AI Director at EXP, is joining us at the ALA Spring Conference! 🎉 His session, “Establishing AI Strategy for an AE Practice,” explores how firms can leverage AI-driven data for smarter, high-performance design. Register today! ⬇️ shorturl.at/HxVGn

⚖️ Husch Blackwell Kansas City | Partners by Design 🌿 PBD brought Husch Blackwell’s Kansas City office to life, creating a space that reflects the firm’s hospitality-driven brand and the city’s creative spirit - refined, welcoming, and distinctly local. Congrats, PBD!

AI is reshaping architecture, and the conversation is happening now. 🌐 Join the ALA Spring Conference: AI in Architecture on March 26 for an afternoon exploring the practical, legal, and strategic impact of AI in the built environment. Register today! alatoday.org/ev_calendar_da…

Grimes Public Library | Invision Architecture Inspired by sustainability, community, and the form and texture of books, the library features light-filled spaces, flexible program areas, and passive strategies that reduce energy use by 63%. Congrats, Invision Architecture!