We brainstorm topics, projects, and people to spotlight in ENTER, AIA Minnesota’s print annual and digital publication.

The ENTER Committee promotes the value of architects and architecture to help inform key influencers, the public, and clients. We develop panels and programs for public events in collaboration with industry partners. We inspire and elevate excellence in architecture.

We are a uniquely interdisciplinary group. Architects, designers, marketing professionals, writers, photographers, and students are welcome to join us at any time during the year—as committee members or for specific events! Reach out to the committee chair or staff for more information.

ENTER Room & Board event | Jean Rehkamp Larson, AIA and Mark Larson, AIA | Photo credit: Farm Kid Studios

Meetings on Fourth Fridays of even-numbered months, 12:00-1:30 pm

Committee Activities

ENTER Print Annual

The print annual crafts a record of what matters in architecture today and looks ahead to tomorrow. The ENTER Committee helps generate topics of interest to the architecture community and those concerned with the built environment.

ENTER Digital Monthly

ENTER digital spotlights timely issues and projects designed by AIA Minnesota members, highlights journalism and perspectives on architecture from Minnesota and beyond, and recommends events related to the built environment and ENTER’s content pillars.

Public Events

ENTER collaborates with industry partners for showroom events and other gatherings that connect the public to AIA Minnesota members. The committee helps identify topics for ENTER events and speakers who can bring those topics to life.

Explore ENTER

Visit entermn.com and subscribe to digital monthly

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Order current and past issues of the print annual

Share story ideas and projects with the editor

Advertise in ENTER

What principles do we use in assessing projects to be highlighted?

Dig deep into the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, including framing questions, prioritized actions, focus topics, and case studies.

Content Pillars

The ENTER print annual and digital monthly explore the people, places, and ideas shaping a better built environment for Minnesota. Our content focuses on inspiring efforts in design for climate action, equity, experience, economy, and innovation. We reach an audience of architects, designers, and industry partners; all members of the Minnesota legislature and administration officials; city leaders throughout Minnesota; and key nonprofit, higher education, and business leaders.

Climate

Energy efficiency, healthy materials, and regenerative solutions to address the climate crisis.

Equity

Processes, spaces, and economic outcomes that prioritize people who have been historically marginalized.

Experience

Comfortable, beautiful, adaptive spaces that foster connection and community.

Economy

Optimal business outcomes and the responsible use of financial and human resources.

Innovation

New thinking and experimentation shaping the future of architecture.

Committee Leadership & Staff

Chair

Heather West, Allied AIAMN

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Editor-in-Chief

Chris Hudson, Hon. AIAMN