Scenes from AIA Convention 2015: A Look Back

Over three days at the 2015 AIA National Convention and Design Expo, AIA President Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA, hammered home the theme of "impact"—how architects can identify opportunities to have a positive impact, and how the profession can capitalize on the impact it makes within communities every day. Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

AIA President Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA, stands with President Bill Clinton before their question-and-answer session. "If I had another life to live," he stated during their conversation, "I would've liked to be an architect." Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

AIA CEO Robert Ivy, FAIA, introduces Jim Childress, FAIA, Chair of the Committee on Design Knowledge Community and organizer of the Knowledge Community's award reception. Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

The light-rock band Yacht Rock got architects on their feet with 70s hits at the AIA's The Party! event at the College Football Hall of Fame. Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

AIA staff, including Hannah Ekman from the marketing department, offered intrigued members a preview of the Institute's new brand identity. Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

Jack Elliott, an associate professor of architecture at Cornell University, discusses the ACSA/AIA Intersections pre-convention workshop with Ming Hu, AIA, Director of Academic Engagement for the Institute. Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

Moshe Safdie, FAIA, recipient of the 2015 AIA Gold Medal, encouraged more than 7,000 architects, designers, educators, and industry professionals to seek out basic questions in tackling complex problems. "Ideals translate into an ethic—an ethic that guides our profession. An exploration of fitness to purpose must be at the center of the architecture profession." Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

Marvin Malecha, FAIA, moderated a discussion on Thursday, May 14 with 2015 Topaz Medallion recipient Peter Eisenman, FAIA, and 2014 Topaz Medallion recipient Harrison Fraker, Assoc. AIA. Image courtesy Carl Bower (carlbower.com)

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