Join us online for a small firms panel discussion.

Tuesday, October 14

12 - 1 p.m.

Online Meeting

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Meeting ID: 268 648 764 386

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Small Firm, Big Vision: A Panel Conversation with Trailblazing Architects

Join us for an inspiring webinar spotlighting three dynamic architects who are redefining what it means to lead a small firm with purpose, creativity, and impact. This panel brings together voices from across the country who are building bold practices rooted in design excellence, community engagement, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Melissa Cheing

Melissa started her NYC architectural career in 2011 where, by chance, she found her dream job mixing architecture and interior design.

She left a successful Design Director position to start MCC-arch in 2023.

Firm: MCC Architecture PLLC MCC-Arch - Creative Workspace Design & Interior Solutions

Stacey Boynton

Stacey Boynton, AIA, NOMA is an Architect, Entrepreneur, and Visionary dedicated to design that uplifts communities. She earned her Master’s in Architecture & Community Design from the University of South Florida and has gained diverse experience across Texas, South Florida, and Georgia. In 2024, she founded STUDIO-US [DESIGN] to explore bold ideas, strengthen communities, and open new pathways for future architects. Stacey also serves in key leadership roles including Chair of AIA Florida’s I.D.E.A. Advisory Council, DEI Chair for AIA Fort Lauderdale, Immediate Past President of SoFlo NOMA, and Co-Chair of BAM Broward.

Firm: STUDIO-US [DESIGN] (Pronounced "Studious") STUDIO-US

Sarah Lower

Sarah Lower, AIA, is the founder and Principal Architect of LLG Architecture and a recognized leader in 3D concrete printed design, serving as architect of record for Florida’s first 3DCP dwelling. With over 20 years of experience across residential, multifamily, retail, and coastal projects, she brings a collaborative and community-driven approach to design. Sarah also serves on the board of AIA Northwest Florida and is an advocate for small firm owners and community-focused practice.

Firm: LLG ARCHITECTURE, PLLC About Us | LLG Architecture

Join us as we celebrate another successful PensaCAN! 

October 14

4:45 - 6 p.m.

Culinary Productions

201 E Wright St

Pensacola, FL 32502

Free to attend!

Lighting That Attracts - Lighting Design Factors

Impacting Preference and Presence

This 1-hour HSW learning unit explores the visual and psychological connections between architectural lighting and human preference. Although most occupants of a space don’t understand why they prefer one space over another with differing lighting designs, this program outlines specific factors to consider for improving the emotional connection within an interior space. Proper application of lighting placement, distribution, brightness ratios, acoustic materials, and LED color spectrum can result in aesthetics and physical comfort that exceed occupant expectations. Applying best practices with these design factors can enable gains in retail and hospitality patronage as well as improve employee wellness and retention in working environments.

1 HSW

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch. 

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by October 19 to reserve your lunch.

Join us for our October CE lunches!

Tuesday, October 21

12 - 1 p.m.

Bowden Bldg, Room 1

120 Church St

Pensacola, FL 32502

REGISTER FOR PENSACOLA

Wednesday, October 22

12 - 1 p.m.

Bay County Chamber of Commerce Boardroom

235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

REGISTER FOR PANAMA CITY

Thursday, October 23

12 - 1 p.m.

DAG Architects

1223 Airport Road

Destin, FL 32541

REGISTER FOR DESTIN

Tree Decorating Event - Get READY!

Register to participate and we will provide you with a free 3-foot artificial tree to decorate.

Decorations? That's up to you! Participate with colleagues, your friends or your family, and embrace the holiday decorating spirit to bring joy to the patients at Studer Family Children's Hospital during the holiday season. 

TODAY

Registration is open! Contact Jill Arno to reserve your tree(s):

OCTOBER 17

DEADLINE to order trees - but order early if you can.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17

Your trees will be delivered, ready for you to begin decorating!

DECEMBER 4

AIA Florida Northwest Holiday Party at The Well/Perfect Plain Brewing! We will use your decorated trees to create a festive environment. Judging of the trees to take place as well. Party details to follow!

Need inspiration? Click HERE to look back at last year's trees. 

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Arno:

CE pending AIA approval.

Free for Members

$30 for Non-Members

Attire: Closed-toe shoes; long hair to be pulled back during welding; safety equipment will be provided.

REGISTER

Registration is now open for AIA Florida's Fall Hot Topics! Hot Topics brings you 15 hours of continuing education, including the required two hours of advanced Florida Building Code to Pensacola.

This will be your last chance for in-person continuing education through AIA Florida this year!

Register today to save your seat.

$45 per person covers breakfast, breaks and lunch both days.

Thanks to our partnerships and grant funding, the continuing education courses are free.

November 12-13

Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport/​Medical Center

1144 Airport Blvd

Pensacola

REGISTER

NCARB Live: Licensure 101

Click HERE to watch a video that is a great introduction for anyone starting the ARE process.

Visit the EP section on our Events page to keep to up date on ARE/EP events.

For more EP & ARE news and information, including ARE test prep materials, contact AIA Florida Northwest Associate Directors  at admin@aianwfl.com. 

Did you know that AIA Florida Northwest has funds available for scholarships to augment the participation costs in community leadership development programs that exist within our chapter region? Our intent is:  1) to increase the numbers of our members engaged in these programs, 2) to obtain tools, insights and relationships that will benefit our profession as a whole, and 3) to then create connections within our chapter communities demonstrating the value of architects in leadership roles. 

Download the AIA Florida Northwest Leadership Scholarship application HERE. 

Below are local leadership programs and their approximate application opening dates (please check the respective site for their dates & deadlines):

Leadership Pensacola - February 

Destin Forward - July

Young Professionals of Walton County - July/August

Leadership Okaloosa - August

Leadership Bay - August

Leadership Santa Rosa - September

Leadership Walton - September