Kimberly Dowdell (2024 AIA President)

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. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week52

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: youtu.be/wrncfzLpMjo?si… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week51

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) #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week50

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. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week49

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: aia.org/resource-cente… Very excited to see the HOK-designed Flame Towers. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week48

Great architecture requires great architects. To cultivate greatness, we must facilitate the prosperity that our socioeconomically diverse talent requires. Here’s the prosperity article: aia.org/aia-architect/… Also, please vote by tomorrow! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week47

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! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week46

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. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week45

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: aiau.aia.org #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week44

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: aia.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week43

AIA’s membership demographics are shifting. Learn more here: aia.org/resource-cente… 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: aia.org/community/even… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week42

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: nytimes.com/paidpost/saint… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week41

@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: aia.org/design-excelle… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week40

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: aia.org/community/even… You won’t want to miss my last U.S. conference appearance as AIA President. All are welcome! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week39

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 #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week38

@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! membership.aia.org Learn more about benefits here: aia.org/aia-member-dis… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week37

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 aia.org/join #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week36

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. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week35

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: hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong Mahalo, AIA Hawaii! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week34

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

AIA is a 501(c)6, thus political endorsements are prohibited. I am urging everyone to exercise their right to vote. Explore Vote.org to learn more about what you need to do today Get out and vote. It’s a serious matter. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week33