Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President)

Architect. Connector. Change Agent. My professional mission is to improve people’s lives, by design.

[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

This is it. My final Monday post as AIA President. I have done my best to give voice to the most pressing issues that architects are currently facing. This has not been an easy year, but it has been a necessary year. I will always be grateful.
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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Photography is like leadership. Perspective and timing are vital to success in both endeavors.

Leadership isn’t always easy, but when the right moment appears…you take the shot.

Good news: AIA was featured on @GMA:

https://t.co/Pc4tbl2RWl

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

It’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S. I’m in South Korea now.

Today, I received Honorary Fellowship from the Korean Institute of Architects (KIA) President, Young Keun HAN. I am beyond grateful.

Kamsahamnida 감사합니다
(“Thank You” in Korean)

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Greetings from Kuala Lumpur! Today, I am posting from the UIA General Assembly, as an AIA delegate. 70+ different countries are represented this week with one primary goal: to promote and enhance the profession of architecture globally.

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

In the U.S, we are observing Veterans Day. Today, I am actually not home. I am in Baku, the location of this year’s Conference of the Parties (COP29). Learn more here: https://t.co/Qeey0Yjc4f

Very excited to see the HOK-designed Flame Towers.

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Great architecture requires great architects. To cultivate greatness, we must facilitate the prosperity that our socioeconomically diverse talent requires.

Here’s the prosperity article: https://t.co/1kGaANgKQ0

Also, please vote by tomorrow!

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

This year’s AIA International conference was held in Hong Kong. Congrats to the team on a job well done. It was wonderful to also celebrate HOK’s 40th anniversary in Hong Kong and participate virtually at NOMA. Can’t wait until next year in KC!
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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Yesterday, I had dinner with Susan Maxman, the first woman to serve as AIA President in 1992. I also visited my tree at Marywood University, planted by @ctr4livingcity

This has been an uplifting start to my journey to Hong Kong this week.

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

With just eight weeks to go as AIA President, I am reflecting on the journey. Regardless of where you are in your leadership journey, may you continue to rise.

AIA members, please tap into leadership training at AIAU: https://t.co/s3t1X5JQAk

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

The 2024 #WorldArchitectureDay theme is, “Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design”

Today at 2pm EST, I will be participating in a fireside chat about K-12 Design Education.

Register Here: https://t.co/uHbbfV65Dv

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

AIA’s membership demographics are shifting. Learn more here: https://t.co/PpUu0CoRcU

We’re seeing more and more women join our ranks. I’m very excited to host the Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) next week in Chicago: https://t.co/3cTgTj6Y4n

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

I’m grateful to Saint-Gobain for the invite to participate in their NYT ad featuring a discussion about tackling the building industry’s sustainability challenges, just in time for Climate Week NYC!

Learn more here:

https://t.co/pw7Dox0KzN

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

@AIANational has already launched into a busy September with meetings and events in and around Washington, D.C. last week. I also checked out our HQ building under construction. Learn more about AIA’s design approach:

https://t.co/EuTeoaq6j6

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Thanks AIA Chicago and CAC for recent invites to speak. I hope to see you when I’m back in Chicago for WLS October 8-10th:

https://t.co/3cTgTj6Y4n

You won’t want to miss my last U.S. conference appearance as AIA President. All are welcome!

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Happy Labor Day!

Being an architect is a unique form of labor that I’m grateful for. Architects are guardians.

This weekend also yielded an epic surprise party!

Photo 1: The Guardian Building, Detroit
Photo 2: A very happy Birthday Girl

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

@AIANational’s President-Elect and President have birthdays this week.

As we approach our 100,000+ member goal, we hope you’ll join or renew with AIA today! https://t.co/CICsKpE3JR

Learn more about benefits here:
https://t.co/IKGUq0Moj7

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

My time in Mombasa with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) was nothing short of amazing. Many thanks to AAK President Florence Nyole.

I'm encouraging all of our friends abroad to join AIA International today https://t.co/ycEYDkT4e2

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Greetings from Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. I’m grateful for the warm welcome from the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and the newly formed Sub-Saharan Africa Section of AIA International.

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

This week marks the one year anniversary of the devastating Lahaina wildfires. Having visited last month, I saw the recovery efforts being led by AIA members near and far.

Help is still needed:

https://t.co/9yEA6M1a2g

Mahalo, AIA Hawaii!

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[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

Update: political endorsements are discouraged for 501(c)6 organizations, technically not prohibited (thanks legal community)

[Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President) @knd7]

AIA is a 501(c)6, thus political endorsements are prohibited.

I am urging everyone to exercise their right to vote.

Explore https://t.co/JhhxEw4ypd to learn more about what you need to do today

Get out and vote.

It’s a serious matter.

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