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2023 AIA Healthcare Design Award Winner: Family Tree Clinic | Perkins&Will | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography

The Latest

Upcoming Events

2025 Home of the Month event | Photo credit: Ashley Beckman
Lattes + Licensure (virtual)

Lattes + Licensure (virtual)

Time: 8:00am — 10:00am

Location: Virtual

CRAN Behind the Build Tour

CRAN Behind the Build Tour

Time: 12:00pm — 1:00pm

Location: Minneapolis

The Great Debate: Do I Really Need a Roof Air Barrier?

The Great Debate: Do I Really Need a Roof Air Barrier?

Time: 11:30am — 1:00pm

Location: Virtual

Saint Paul Prize Seminar

Saint Paul Prize Seminar

Time: 4:00pm — 5:30pm

Location: Osborn 370, St. Paul

MAF Beverly Hauschild-Baron Campaign Kickoff Event

MAF Beverly Hauschild-Baron Campaign Kickoff Event

Time: 4:30pm — 7:00pm

Location: International Market Square, Minneapolis

Young Architect Award + Next Gen Award Open House

Young Architect Award + Next Gen Award Open House

Time: 4:00pm — 5:00pm

Location: Virtual

Work with an Architect

Firm Directory
2023 AIA MN Firm Award Winner: LSE Architects | Photo credit: Andrea Rugg Photography

Find a partner

Architecture Firm Directory »

The AIA Minnesota Firm Directory is your best resource in finding a great partner to work with on your project. Learn about firms of various sizes and geographies, the project types they work on, and how to connect with them to learn more.

More tips for choosing and working with an architect
Tiny Tudor | Kell Architects | Photo credit: Round Three Photography

What to expect

Common phases in the design process »

AIA national has developed an overview of what to expect in working with an architect or architecture firm, including the design process and suggested questions to think about and to ask in interviewing architects to find a good fit for your needs.

Local Chapters

AIA Minneapolis

Minneapolis + Southwest MN

AIA Minneapolis »

Connect with members in Minneapolis, the west metro, and southwest Minnesota. Focus on community issues of this region, special projects related to the profession, and apply to the Merit Awards Program.
AIA Northern Minnesota

Duluth + Northern MN

AIA Northern Minnesota »

Connect with members in Duluth and the entire northern half of the state. Tour projects, support students, and explore issues of concern to the design community and built environment of the Northland.
AIA St. Paul

St. Paul + Southeast MN

AIA St. Paul »

Connect with members in the historic capital city of St. Paul, the east metro, and the Rochester area. Participate in the Saint Paul Prize competition, Food for Thought events, activities focused on the future of downtown St. Paul, and more.

For Emerging Professionals

Real-world advice on ARE and AXP

Licensure

Real-world advice on AXP and ARE »

Learn about the study supports and mindsets that helped Nathan Anderson, AIA (above), Dantès Ha, AIA, NOMA, and Patricia Mutebi, AIA achieve licensure.

EP Hub & NextGen
Constance Chen, AIA, Nathan Davies, Assoc. AIA, DJ Heinle, AIA | Photo credit: Chad Holder

EP Hub & NextGen Initiative

EP Hub is One-Stop Resource for Emerging Professionals »

Find info, tools, and programs to advance your design career and connect with the architecture community. Your future is here!

Scholarships & Grants from MAF

The architecture community supports excellence, leadership, discovery, and equity in the profession of architecture through the Minnesota Architectural Foundation. Apply for financial support for your studies, your ideas, and your leadership development.

Explore the MAF
Isaiah McDaniel, AIA 2026 Rapson Recipient

Join our community

AIA Minnesota is an active, close-knit community focused on connection, learning, career development, advocacy, and promoting the value of architects and architecture. Join us today!