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Welcome to the 2018 AIA Iowa Convention
The future of Architecture is shaped by our collective MOVEMENT. MOVEMENT is the progress that occurs as we learn, grow, and expand the view and understanding of the world in which we live.
MOVEMENT is the change in adapting to the environment, economy, and society around us. Individually, we are exploring and creating new ideas; together, we are building a new diverse, sustainable, and bold future.
Many experiences have shaped us; thereafter we shape our profession. These experiences are the driving force that fosters new and positive cultural shifts: toward new modes of practice and project delivery; toward workplace equity; toward social justice; toward emerging tools; toward sustainable products; toward life-cycle analysis; and toward a new architecture.
Diversity is paramount to MOVEMENT, thus, behind the theme for this year’s 2018 AIA Iowa Convention.
Please consider joining us to explore the importance of MOVEMENT on September 20-21 in Des Moines!
AIA Iowa 2018 Convention Co-Chairs
Brent Hoffman, Assoc. AIA
Michelle Huggins, AIA



Christiana Moss, AIA
STUDIO MA
Phoenix, Arizona

Zena Howard, FAIA
Perkins + Will
Durham, North Carolina

Jeff Goldstein, AIA
DIGSAU
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Juan Miro, FAIA
Miro Rivera Architects
Austin, Texas
Meet our Keynotes
Thank you to our sponsors
Andersen Windows Inc. - Exhibit Hall Cocktail Party
Architectural Arts LLC- AIA Iowa Design Awards Entry Projection Special Exhibit
Beeline + Blue - Convention Program
Commercial New Construction Program- Awards Celebration Presentation
Confluence- Exhibit Hall Cocktail Party
Downing Construction- Emerging Professional Competition Runners Up Prizes
IMEG Corp- Afternoon Break
Integrated Studio- AIA Photo Contest Special Exhibit
ISU Architecture - Keynote Speaker Sponsor (Christina Moss, AIA)
Masonry Institute of Iowa - Masonry Awards Sponsorship
MODUS Engineering - Exhibit Hall Cocktail Party
Neumann Brothers - Awards Ceremony
Pella - Pella AXP Sponsorship
Pella Luxury - Keynote Speaker Sponsor (Juan Miro, FAIA)
Raker Rhodes Engineering - Exhibitor's Cocktail Party
RBC Tile & Stone- Special Exhibits – AIA National Honor Awards Display
RCS Millwork- Convention Program, Thursday Afternoon Break
Ryan Companies - Workshop Sponsorship
Saul Engineering - Thursday Breakfast
SGH Inc. - Exhibit Hall Cocktail Party
Tometich Engineering - Emerging Professionals Competition Grand Prize
West Plains Engineering - Exhibit Hall Cocktail Party