About Us
With approximately 1,700 members throughout the Greater Metro Atlanta area, the Atlanta chapter of The American Institute of Architects is a energetic, creative, and agile advocate for architects, design professionals, students, and the general public.
With a diverse membership comprised of professionals from a variety of backgrounds–traditional firms, allied professional firms, retired professionals, colleges, universities, government centers, product showrooms, manufacturing facilities, and home offices–all members have one connecting and powerful thread in common: a fine appreciation of architecture and design.
AIA Atlanta is well suited to meet any and all levels of interest and expertise in architecture and design. With our vast array of committees, educational programs, seminars and social events, we ask that you consider supporting AIA Atlanta by becoming a member. Grow with us and expand your opportunities, both professionally and personally. Help us Build Something Great.
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What is Design Equilibrium?
It’s the first ever publication form AIA|ATL highlighting everything AIA|ATL does for the local organization. Including, events, YAF, tour series, and much more.
Mission Statement
AIA Atlanta advances the quality of life in our communities through inspiration and leadership in both design and the build environment.
2013 AIA Atlanta Leadership
President
Theresa Ridley, AIA
Theresa Ridley Architecture, LLC
President-elect
Jay Silverman, AIA
Lord Aeck and Sargent, Inc.
Past President
John Bencich, AIA
Square Feet Studio
Treasurer
Raja Sibai, Associate AIA
Rosser International, Inc.
Secretary Melody Harclerode, AIA
Harclerode Architects
Allied Director Laura Marlow LEED AP
Reed Construction DataSteve Brown
Crow Friedman Group
Associates Director
Logan Groher, AIA
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart
Thomas Ingram, AIA
Collins, Cooper, Carusi, Architects, Inc.
Academic Affairs Director
Perry Jarrell, AIA
THC, Inc.
Garfield Peart, AIA
US Army Reserve Force
Communications Director
Daniel Sweeney, AIA
Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects
Steve Purdon, AIA
Energy Ace, Inc.
Continuing Education Director
Frances Hamilton, AIA
Hamilton Architect Studios
Paul Black, AIA
Paul M. Black & Associates
Development Director
Richard Kramer, AIA
Pieper O’Brien Herr Architects
Maria Bonau-Barker, AIA
Flu(x) architecture + design, LLC
Emerging Professionals Director Brent Amos, AIA
Cooper Carry, Inc. Doug Hannah, AIA
Pond & Company
Ex-Officio Member
Susan Proper
AIA Atlanta Executive Director
Government Affairs Director
Andrew Jacobs, AIA
Rosser International, Inc.
Deborah Jensen, AIA
Cooper Carry, Inc.
Membership Director
Gary R. Miller, Jr.Associate,AIA
Rosser International, Inc.
Vaughn Fountain, AIA
Rosser International, Inc
Northeast Section Director
Ron Hadaway, Assoc. AIA
HDHP | Post Oak Partners
Public Awareness Director
Shelly-Anne Tulia Scott,AIA
Leo A. Daily
Shelby Morris,AIA
The Beck Group
Missy Bower, Director of Membership and Development – missy@aiaatl.org
Susan Proper, Executive Director – susan@aiaatl.org
Victoria L. Major, Continuing Education and Communications Manager – victoria@aiaatl.org
Scott Sauve, Programs Associate – scott@aiaatl.org
Friends of AIA Atlanta
| Name | Company | Address | Suite | City | Zip | Email |
| Joe Hornstrum | McNichols Co. | 1980 Shiloh Rd NW | | Kennesaw | 30144 | Joe.Hornstrom@mcnichols.com |
| Daniel Elington | Scenic Design Group, PC | 1823 Mount Hope Ct | | Duluth | 30097 | dan@scenicdesigngroup.com |
| Donald Bryan | Jamco, Inc | 2160 Kingston Court | STE 1 | Marietta | 30067 | dbryan@jamco-inc.com |
| Lisa White | Kimball Office | 3445 Peachtree Rd | STE 400 | Atlanta | 30349 | lisa.white@kimball.com |
| Mark Bond | Hayes, James & Associates, Inc | 4745 Shackleford Rd | STE 300 | Norcross | 30093 | mbond@hayesjames.com |
| Sherri Smith | The Pretection Engineering Group | 2750 Premiete Pkwy | STE 900 | Duluth | 30097 | SSmithpegroup-inc.com |
| Theron Gunter | Guy T. Gunter & Associates | 1610 Southland Circle SW | | Atlanta | 30318 | tgunter@guytgunter.com |
AIA Atlanta Kwanza Hall Award
Dorothy Spence Helping Hand Award
John A. Busby Jr., FAIA Award
Special Award of Recognition
AIA Atl Silver Medal Award
Maria Saporta
William Norris AIA
Jeremy Smith
Dustin Willis, Stephen Trimble, Nghi Duong,
Shannon Goodman AIA
Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects
