Jennifer Kawecki / Manager, Content Strategy, Marketing & Communications
Special thanks to Darguin Fortuna, Kaylyn Kirby, Katherine Lashley and Sarah Page, who dedicated multiple years on YAF towards this effort!
About YAF
The AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) is a member group of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is organized to address issues of particular importance to young architects. AIA defines architects licensed ten years or less as "young architects."
The Young Architects Forum began as an outgrowth of a 1989 AIA Grassroots program involving 36 young architects from around the nation assembled by then AIA President Ben Brewer, Jr. FAIA.
The issues raised and potential benefits visualized at that meeting led to the 1991 formation of a national YAF Advisory Committee, to encourage the development of national programs of interest to young architects and the creation of YAF groups within local chapters.
Today, the YAF has representation from all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, District of Columbia and the International component. With an Advisory Committee of eleven individuals, the YAF's full committee is the largest in its history in 2025 at 64 individuals.
As of 2024, it is estimated that young architects represent approximately 20,000 of AIA's 100,000 total members, or 20% of its membership.
Pictured above: YAF Full committee in Dallas, 2025
Introduction
Since its founding in 1989, AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) has periodically revisited the relevance of its name to ensure it accurately reflects the committee’s evolving purpose and audience. This ongoing reflection underscores YAF’s commitment to remaining both inclusive and representative of emerging voices within the architectural profession.
Before 2020, young architects (licensed less than ten years) were considered part of the AIA Emerging Professionals (EP) definition. Today, licensed architects are no longer considered emerging professionals in the revised definition.
As YAF's identity has transitioned, an important question arose at its quinquennial summit event, Mission 2130 in August 2022: Does “Young Architects Forum” still represent this member group demographic accurately? In particular, does "young" best describe the YAF?
This inquiry launched an initiative to gain a deeper understanding of its identity and the community it represents.
A “Special Projects” Focus Group was formed in 2023 as part of YAF, tasked with exploring the potential local and national implications of adopting a new committee name. This initiative continued through 2025, engaging in extensive research, discussion, and analysis across the organization.
This report summarizes the findings, discussions, and outcomes of that multi-year effort, serving as both a record of the process and a reference for future evaluation and decision-making.
Goals and Anticipated Outcomes
From 2023 to 2025, the Young Architects Forum (YAF) undertook a comprehensive exploration of whether its name and demographic definition continue to represent its members, mission, and position within the AIA. The initiative emerged from long-standing concerns that the term “Young” may not accurately reflect the diverse career paths, licensure timelines, and professional identities of today’s architects. The Special Projects Focus Group led this multi-year effort, gathering demographic data, reviewing historical discussions, consulting stakeholders, and conducting surveys across the broader architectural community.
Through this multi-year initiative, several goals were identified:
• Gather demographic information on the committee and greater member group
• Survey YAF representatives for information, opinions on committee name
• Understand YAF's identity with the AIA Emerging Professionals Redefinition (2020)
• Evaluate the current committee name's relevance and what the strengths and weaknesses are
• Develop potential alternative names for the committee and larger member group
• Discuss impacts at the component level and how this impacts the Young Architects Award
• Package results
YAF identified the possible ripple effect at various scales related to its name:
Local Impact
• Local YAF or Emerging Professional Committees
National Impact
• YAF National committee name
• AIA definition of young architects
• YAF presence in AIA Bylaws
Young Architect Award
• Formal name and definition of local and national Young Architect Awards
Process
Over three years, the following are methods were utilized:
Past Research
Studying past research completed by the committee in regards to its name (dating back to 2014). NCARB data and YAF demographic information were also reviewed.
YAF Committee Input
Engaging YAF's 60+ members through digital platforms such as Mural and Menti for interactive feedback, word association exercises and brainstorming sessions.
Broader Context Research
Understanding naming within similar organizations and analyzing 2023 data from NCARB and other sources.
Engagement with AIA Marketing and Communications
The AIA MarCom team corresponded with YAF on naming requirements and collaborated through charrettes.
Surveys
Anonymous surveys were distributed to stakeholders such as past alumni, COF representatives, NAC representatives, local YAF leaders and current YAF committee members. Results were analyzed to gather valuable perception data.
YAF Community Insights
The alumni network, precedents from local AIA chapters and other interest groups were invited for input.
Timeline
Formal definition of Emerging Professionals is revised, excluding young architects (up to ten years of licensure). YAF begins understanding its new identity during the pandemic.
May 2022
October 2022
2023
January 2023
A planning debrief for Mission 2130 (held in Pittsburgh, PA in August 2022) alongside AIA Leadership yielded interest in renaming the YAF.
YAF Past Chair creates special interest work group to study YAF's formal name.
The YAF Special Projects Focus Group is formed as a new YAF Past Chair initiative. Research and engagement begins.
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
Survey distributed to YAF committee members to gather information on architectural degrees and licensure timeline.
NCARB provides YAF with demographic data pertaining to young architects.
Executive Summary document produced by Special Projects with supporting background information.
The word "forum" agreed upon as a key descriptor of the committee. The word "young" is recommended to be replaced.
November 2023
2024
January 2024
March 2024
Alternate committee name "A10 Forum" proposed to AIA staff.
AIA Marketing and Communications issues its AIA Naming Guidelines, providing guidance on formal naming of AIA-aligned entities.
Renaming charrette held with AIA Marketing and Communications and AIA Knowledge and Practice staff. A10 Forum not acceptable per AIA Naming Guidelines. "First Ten Forum" proposed as an alternative committee name to consider.
Timeline
May 2024
July 2024
September 2024
October 2024
Review meeting held with YAF Advisory Committee (AdCom) and Special Projects. "First Ten Forum" pitched to AdCom. Vote did not receive unanimous support.
"10-Year Architects Forum" pitched as new proposed committee name.
YAF distributes Renaming Survey to full committee.
Results reviewed during full committee call and discussion held via breakout groups.
AdCom reviews breakout discussion notes and survey results. Results are inconclusive. AdCom vote taken to implement "10-Year Architects Forum." Vote did not receive unanimous support, which was required to move forward, because there was ambiguity in understanding the phase "10-year" within the name.
January 2025 2025
May 2025
August 2025
September 2025
Special Projects reviews all past renaming proposals, naming guidelines and effectiveness of survey.
New survey created to gather feedback from groups outside of current YAF committee.
Survey distributed to YAF alumni, current and former liaisons of AIA College of Fellows, YAF liaisons of the AIA Strategic Council and select local component leaders.
Results received and reviewed. Results are inconclusive as to whether renaming the committee is appropriate, although they confirm the strength of YAF's current identity.
November 2025
Summary Report compiled to document the past three years of work.
Special Projects Team
Jessica O'Donnell, AIA, YAF Past Chair
Darguin Fortuna, AIA, Massachusetts Young Architect Representative
Kaylyn Kirby, AIA, Colorado Young Architect Representative
Katherine Lashley, AIA, Arkansas Young Architect Representative
Sarah Page, AIA, Tennessee Young Architect Representative
2023 Overview Focus
• Inquire if the name "Young Architects Forum" serves the current member group and committee, and if the current definition of the committee demographic fits how we should move forward.
• Determine if renaming applies to the national committee or the greater member group?
• What impacts would this potentially have on components?
• What impacts would this potentially have on the Young Architects Award?
• Who should the group engage with?
• What are the external views of the name? Are they different than the internal?
• How do other professional organizations approach this?
• Is age involved or years of experience? What are the impacts of that?
• How does alternative paths impact how this member group is defined?
Action Items
• The group reviewed previous research (2014 discussion).
• Met with members involved in the AIA National redefinition of “Emerging Professional."
• Discussed strategies for gathering information.
• Collaborated with NCARB to collect new data on individuals within their first ten years of licensure, including education, licensure timelines, and experience diversity. AIA was engaged to confirm its number of young architect members.
• Word slam with entire YAF committee and Miro board exercises to brainstorm alternative names and explore perceptions of those new terms.
Engagement
YAF Committee
NCARB
Emerging Professional Redefinition Representatives
2023 Overview
Initial Findings
Key Insights
Brand identity is strong: Many members believe the “YAF” name carries status, recognition, and longevity, making renaming challenging.
The term “Young” is polarizing and can be viewed as negative or inaccurate:
• Negative views: implies immaturity, inexperience, or excludes older individuals who become licensed later or enter the profession as a second career.
• Past leaders noted the difficulty of finding a better name; even critics admitted lacking strong alternatives.
• NCARB data showed that path to licensure varies widely, reinforcing concerns about tying the identity purely to age.
• Recommend that this term be replaced.
The term "Architect" is accurate as an identity marker that represents a significant investment in achievement to attain the title of an architect.
• Recommend this term should be emphasized in the committee name and description.
The term "Forum" is unique to YAF and part of the group's legacy.
• Recommend this term should be included as a key descriptor
The Young Architects Award is not directly tied to the Young Architects Forum. However, it's recommended that a change for the Young Architects Forum should catalyze a name change for the Young Architects Award.
Lastly, there are implications to local components with YAF or Emerging Professionals groups. Some of these groups have had uncertainty on how to implement changes from the revised 2020 Emerging Professionals definition. A renaming of YAF could reverberate from national to local for cohesive alignment.
Outcome of 2023
After extensive research, the group proposed “A10 Forum” / “Architect 10 Forum”, referring to architects within 10 years of licensure.
However, AIA National MarCom rejected the name, citing unclear meaning and potential confusion with AIA National Conference branding. MarCom issued AIA Renaming Guidelines shortly thereafter.
2023 Summary Report
The 2023 Redefinition Proposal Executive Summary can be found on page 40.
2024 Overview
Special Projects Team
Matthew Toddy, AIA, YAF Past Chair
Darguin Fortuna, AIA, Massachusetts Young Architect Representative
Kaylyn Kirby, AIA, Colorado Young Architect Representative
Katherine Lashley, AIA, Arkansas Young Architect Representative
Sarah Page, AIA, Tennessee Young Architect Representative
Focus
• Continue renaming effort and build on 2023 work
• Expand 2023 discussion to AIA stakeholders
• Refinement of naming concepts after rejection of A10 Forum proposal
• Continued internal discussions and re-examination of naming criteria
• Coordination with YAF AdCom and AIA National MarCom for guidance
Action Items
• Discussions with MarCom on naming requirements
• A structured review of new name ideas
• A renaming charrette to explore associations, goals, and clarity.
• Discussions with YAF Advisory Committee
• Internal survey with YAF Committee
Engagement
YAF Committee
AIA Marketing and Communications (MarCom)
2024 Overview
Names Explored
Following several charrettes with AIA Marketing and Communications and YAF AdCom, alternative name concepts developed included:
"
First Ten Forum"
Feedback:
First Ten Forum was acceptable to AIA MarCom but did lacked clarity and excitement among current YAF AdCom members. This name was not tested with the entire 2024 YAF committee.
"10-Year Architects Forum" / "10YAF"
Feedback:
10-Year Architects Forum provided a clearer and clever description, but there was ambiguity over what the 10-year period referred to. The name was also perceived to be lengthy, yet too similar to the current committee acronym. This name was advertised to the entire 2024 YAF committee.
Overall, options proposed lacked clarity to those unfamiliar with YAF's structure or identity.
Outcome of 2024
No proposal gained full support or alignment with MarCom’s criteria and the YAF Advisory Committee.
Documentation was compiled for reference, and the initiative continued into 2025 with a stronger focus on involving stakeholders outside of YAF.
2024 Summary Report
The 2024 Redefinition Proposal Executive Summary can be found on page 51
2025 Overview
Special Projects Team
Jason Takeuchi, AIA, YAF Past Chair
Darguin Fortuna, AIA, Massachusetts Young Architect Representative
Jason Holland, AIA, International Young Architect Representative
Shadia Jaramillo, AIA, AIA Florida Young Architect
Kaylyn Kirby, AIA, Colorado Young Architect Representative
Ryan Lewis, AIA, South Carolina Young Architect Representative
Sarah Page, AIA, Tennessee Young Architect Representative
Focus
• Emphasis on collecting widespread feedback on YAF's current name and perception for better accuracy and with additional outside perspectives who were not previously included.
• Throughout 2025, the goal shifted from proposing names to gathering comprehensive perception data that could inform a future renaming, if pursued.
Action Items
• Review of past data and research
• Preparation and distribution of survey to capture a broader audience
• Review and analysis of survey data
• Compilation of summary report
Engagement
YAF representatives
NAC members
YAF alumni
FAIA Fellows
Local YAF leaders
2025 Overview
Key Insights
The following were uncovered through the 2025 survey:
• Perceptions of “Young” are mixed: seen as energetic and growthoriented by some, but exclusionary or implying inexperience by others— particularly for late-licensed or second-career architects.
• “Architect” and “Forum” are consistently understood as professional, collaborative, and aligned with the group’s mission.
• The YAF name carries significant brand equity, with strong recognition across AIA leadership and components.
• Survey results show most respondents feel neutral or positive about the current name, though roughly one-quarter express dissatisfaction.
• The community strongly affirmed YAF’s role as a leadership pipeline—92% view it as a gateway to broader AIA involvement.
• Major career challenges for architects within 0–10 years of experience include compensation vs. cost of living, burnout, leadership opportunities, business acumen, and work-life balance.
Outcome of 2025
Despite multiple rounds of exploration, no alternative name gained the clarity, consensus, or strategic alignment needed to proceed. Proposed concepts—such as A10 Forum, First Ten Forum, and 10YAF—did not receive full support or were rejected due to branding or perception concerns.
In 2025, the effort shifted toward gathering comprehensive feedback to inform future decision-making. The redefinition initiative ultimately paused without a name change but produced a robust foundation of data and insights for future leaders.
2025 Survey Results
The 2025 Redefinition Survey results can be found on page 61
Next Steps
Although this study has concluded for now, YAF remains committed to ensuring that it is best representing itself and the profession by innovating and evolving. YAF's identity, and the ripple effect of its name, will continue to be a source of inquiry in the future as part of the evolution process.
The past three years have inevitably brought more questions than answers, such as questions about inclusivity, accuracy, and relevance. Other questions remain for future discovery:
• What indicators will signal to YAF to resume this study?
• Which future collaborators and stakeholders should be included and were there any perspectives missed?
• What does an implementation plan look like if the name were to be changed?
• Will the current parameters, such as AIA's naming guidelines and YAF Advisory Committee approval be applicable if the study continued in future years?
• Should the YAF Special Projects Focus Group continue to be the entity responsible for catalyzing a renaming effort?
• Is AIA's new Strategic Plan a catalyst for revamping this study?
These questions may be taken up by the next Special Project Focus Group, future YAF Chairs or other leadership groups or individuals connected to YAF. Ideally, a clear process and timeline would be reestablished, with diverse stakeholder engagement, to be able to move forward again.
Conclusion
The name “Young Architects Forum” remains intact, supported by strong brand identity and general favorability among a wide range of stakeholders.
The work completed from 2023–2025 provides an important foundation for future reconsideration, ensuring that any potential renaming effort is grounded in broad member input, clear strategic goals, and alignment with AIA’s evolving structure.
As the AIA transitions into a new 20262030 Strategic Plan, guided by a new CEO/ EVP, YAF has positioned itself as a leader of catalyzing change for the future. In this spirit, YAF will continue to serve the unique needs of architects within their first ten years of licensure and revisit its name and identity as often and intently as necessary to fulfill this commitment.
Thank you to the many who have contributed to this report, explored YAF's identity over its lifetime and continue to support YAF's mission.
Appendix
AIA Naming Guidelines
2023 NCARB Data
2023 Initiative
2023 Executive Summary
2023 Proposal
2024 Initiative
2024 Proposal
2025 Initiative
2025 Survey Analysis
2025 Survey Results
PURPOSE
AIA Naming Guidelines
Last updated: January 17, 2024
Naming can be tricky. Not only do you need to be able to explain your product, program, service, event, or group quickly, and generate curiosity, but you also need some level of internal consensus, assurance that you aren’t infringing on someone else’s trademark, and considerations respective of culture, history, and heritage.
As a representation of the AIA brand, there must be broad naming considerations to avoid any unintended reputational harm. To ensure we don’t end up needing to run a last-minute name change process based on a trademark or communication challenge that pops up (causing a lot of extra work for business owners, volunteers, legal, and marketing), we’ve developed naming best practice guidelines that will cover 99% of our naming needs for products, programs, services, events, or member groups.
Through these best practice guidelines, we aim to:
• Prioritize the use, and therefore the awareness and recognition, of the AIA brand as the ultimate overarching brand name (e.g. AIA; The American Institute of Architects).
• Provide the fastest, most direct path to a customer/user understanding the product/program/service/event/member group.
• Ensure maximum online visibility, i.e. the name is positioned to rank well for direct or related keywords in online searches.
• Eliminate conflicts with other names used internally or by competitors.
SCOPE
AIA’s Naming Guidelines are intended for all AIA employees, volunteers, and AIA-aligned business entities.
PROCESS
Before going to market with any new product/program/service/event/member group, the name should pass Marketing & Legal checks within 4 weeks before launch.
AIA staff are encouraged to use these guidelines and consult with AIA Marketing & Communications (Brand) to brainstorm potential names for their products, features, groups, programs, and events. If there is member/volunteer group involvement in the naming process, it’s important to bring them into the process so their voices are heard and can inform the decision. Before beginning brainstorming, it’s helpful to have the following information:
• Description of the item being named.
• Objective/goal of the item being named.
• Target audience and customer insights.
• Previous names, if any.
• Related AIA products, events, etc.
• Competition, if any.
Once a potential name has been identified, the AIA staff member (Business Owner) responsible for the item being named will consult with Marketing & Communications (Brand) to finalize and consult with Legal & Business Strategy to ensure legal approval. Depending on the item being named, there may be additional approval required by the AIA CEO/Officers.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The below should be a collaborative process throughout but ensures clear roles and responsibilities:
• Business Owner: The AIA staff member accountable for the item being named is responsible for using these guidelines and consulting directly with Brand, Legal, and the larger stakeholder group to determine and communicate a final name.
• Marketing & Communications (Brand): The Brand team is responsible for consulting with the Business Owner to identify a list of effective names that ensure brand alignment and marketability.
• Legal & Business Strategy: Any proposed names must pass legal checks for potential trademark infringement, registration, evaluating the associated costs related to trademark protection and enforcement, etc.
• AIA Archives: Ensure due diligence in the research phase by leveraging the AIA Archives for historical information that may shed light on prior naming usage.
NAMING BEST PRACTICES
• Do ensure the name:
o Connects quickly with the target audience.
o Does not require explanation to make sense to a potential member/user. Descriptive or “concrete” words tend to be more memorable because they create a mental picture, as opposed to more abstract words that require a lot of explanation, education, or expensive marketing campaigns.
o Aligns with naming conventions for AIA products, groups, programs, and features.
o Enables us to build awareness in the marketplace more effectively for the product/group/program/feature (e.g. for customers, analysts, the media, etc.)
o Increases the likelihood of ranking for keywords in online search results, ensuring strong online visibility.
o Does not contain any offensive or culturally insensitive terminology.
• Don’t use other company/product/program names within your name (i.e. “Amazon for Architects.”) AIA would not be able to protect the name through trademark registration.
• Don’t borrow culturally specific names, e.g. Tribal names, etc.
Revision history
Updated By Date
Marketing & Communications
January 17, 2024
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NCARB Data
NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) assisted YAF with collective, sharing and visualizing data to help YAF understand its audience base.
Data presented represents architects licensed up to ten years, in categories of:
<2 years
2-4 Years
5-7 Years
8-10 Years
The metrics selected were:
Time to complete ARE's
Time to complete AXP
Time to licensure
These were broken into categories of:
Age group
Degree type
Gender
License tenure
Race & Ethnicity
The data was evaluated by YAF and the AIA Research and Practice team and is included in the following pages.
NCARB
Data - Time to complete ARE's by age
Median Years to Complete Examinations By License Tenure and Age Group
NCARB
Data - Time to complete ARE's by degree
Median Years to Complete Examinations
By License Tenure and Degree Type
NCARB Data - Time to complete ARE's by gender
Median Years to Complete Examinations
By License Tenure and Gender
NCARB Data - Time to complete ARE's by license tenure
Median Years to Complete Examinations
By License Tenure
NCARB
Data - Time to complete ARE's by race and ethnicity
Median Years to Complete Examinations
By License Tenure and Race/Ethinicity
NCARB Data - Time to complete AXP by age group
Median Years to Complete Experience
By License Tenure and Age Group
NCARB Data - Time to complete AXP by degree type
Median Years to Complete Experience
By License Tenure and Degree Type
NCARB Data - Time to complete AXP by gender
Median Years to Complete Experience
By License Tenure and Gender
NCARB Data - Time to complete AXP by license tenure
Median Years to Complete Experience
By License Tenure
NCARB
Data - Time to complete AXP by race and ethnicity
Median Years to Complete Experience
By License Tenure and Race/Ethnicity
NCARB
Data - Time to complete AXP by age group
Median Years to Licensure
Licensure Tenure and Age Group
NCARB
Data
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Time to licensure by degree type
Median Time to Licensure
By License Tenure and Degree Type
NCARB Data - Time to licensure by gender
Median Years to Licensure
By License Tenure and Gender
NCARB Data - Time to licensure by license tenure
Median Years to Licensure
By Licensure Tenure
NCARB
Data - Time to licensure by race and ethnicity
Median Years to Licensure
By License Tenure and Race/Ethnicity
2023 How it started
2023 - How It Started
• Inquiry
– Does “Young Architects Forum” serve the current member group and committee
– Is the redefinition for the national committee or the greater member group?
– What impacts would this potentially have on components
– What impacts would this potentially have on the Young Architect Award
– Who should the group talk to
– What are the external views of the name? Are they different than the internal?
– How do other professional organizations approach this?
– Is age involved or years of experience? What are the impacts of that?
– How does alternative paths impact how this member group is defined?
• The group reviewed previous research (2014 discussion)
• Met with members involved in the AIA National redefinition of “Emerging Professional”
A survey conducted by the 2025 YAF Special Projects team included 143 respondents from YAF, the YAF alumni network, College of Fellows and Strategic Council liaisons, and local YAF leaders.
The following pages provide analysis of the data, followed by the full survey results.
2025 What we found
When hearing “Young” (pages 14–18):
● Frequent words: inexperienced, energetic, new, early career, fresh, youthful.
● Some saw it as positive (energy, growth), others as negative (immaturity, lack of experience).
When hearing “Architect” (pages 19–23):
● Strong associations with professionalism, licensure, design expertise, creativity, and responsibility.
When hearing “Forum” (pages 24–28):
● Commonly viewed as a gathering, discussion space, or community.
● Suggests collaboration and shared learning.
Perceptions of “Young Architects Forum” (pages 29–34)
● Generally positive recognition as a leadership and networking platform for early-career architects.
● Some noted the term “young” feels outdated or exclusive for those licensed later in life.
● Several suggested the name doesn’t accurately describe its purpose; terms like “Committee,” “Collective,” or “Network” were proposed.
2025 - Survey Analysis
2025 What we found
Quantitative Insights
Feelings toward the name “Young Architects Forum” (page 35)
● 16.8% very positive
● 23.1% somewhat positive
● 32.9% neutral
● 16.8% somewhat negative
● 10.5% negative
Majority are neutral or positive, but one-quarter express dissatisfaction with the name.
Definition of “Recently Licensed” (page 36–37)
● Most respondents (≈ 38%) said within 5 years after licensure
8. Technical expertise and emerging technologies (~40–47%)
YAF as a Leadership Pipeline (pages 45–46)
● 92% believe YAF is a pipeline to AIA leadership
● 47% think a name change would have a neutral effect, while 45% expect a positive impact.
2025 - Survey Analysis
2025 What we found
Respondent Demographics (pages 47–49)
● 56% qualify as “Young Architects” by AIA definition (licensed ≤10 years).
● 71% are AIA members, mostly “AIA” or “Associate AIA.”
● Experience post-graduation:
○ 32% have 11–15 years,
○ 20% **16–25 years
Summary of Themes
● Broad awareness and positive regard for YAF.
● Licensure definition (≤10 years) widely accepted but perceived as exclusionary for late-career licensees.
● Desire for modernized branding to reflect inclusivity and leadership focus.
● Major career pain points: compensation, burnout, growth opportunities, and balancing responsibilities.
● YAF seen as a leadership incubator, though the “Young” label may limit its perceived reach.
Q1 Do you know what the Young Architects Forum (YAF) is?
Answered: 143 Skipped: 0
ANSWER CHOICES
ANSWER
Other (please specify)
Do not recall from a YAF resource from AIA website from AIA social media
Do
acquaintace preceded social media as it was several decades ago, but I learned of it through the National
Q3 Do you know what a Young Architect is (as defined by the AIA national)?
Answered: 143 Skipped: 0
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Q4 How would you define a "Young Architect"?
Answered: 143 Skipped: 0
I think the National definition is actually good. It’s a good balance between recognizing that you need to be licensed, but also that that path takes many different routes and results in people becoming professional architects for the first time at all different
also licensed
Licensure Complexity Professional Terminology A person who is either newly licensed or within 10 years of licensure This confuses me with the definition of emerging professional though. 8/20/2025 1:10 PM
Career Progression Professional Development Anyone promoting growth/leadership that has went from an emerging professional to professional licensure or non licensure path longer than 10 years or mid career seasoned individual 8/20/2025 12:38 PM
Licensure Complexity Less than 10 years of being licensed 8/20/2025 12:37 PM
Professional Experience Timeline Someone with less than 10 years experience 8/20/2025 7:56 AM
Professional Leadership Professional Learning A young professional practicing architecture under the supervision of a senior licensed architect 8/18/2025 5:58 PM
Licensure Complexity An architect that has been licensed within the last 10 years. 8/18/2025 12:54 PM
Licensure Complexity Organizational Aspects An AIA member who falls within the range of just licensed up to 10 years past the point of initial licensure. This is stiff and formal though. Honestly, more and more I am using the phrase "mid-career professional " 8/18/2025 12:30
Career Professional
An early career professional who has been licensed for only a short amount of time
10:24 AM 33 Licensure Complexity Those licensed ten years or less 8/15/2025 4:22 PM
Organizational Aspects Professional Identity and Status I became familiar with the term "Young Architect" through the award at the chapter level 8/14/2025 5:46 PM 35 Licensure
Career Growth Industry and Innovation Professional Potential The future of the profession Potential, growing, learning, evolving Architect looking to make impact and change in the profession Someone early in their career, by early, that may be up to 5 years licensed, which I know is different than the current definition 8/12/2025 4:40 PM
38 Licensure Complexity Recently licensed architect, who is
Career Progression Stages Licensure Complexity A "young architect" has been licensed for 10 years or less Typically, this would apply to someone in their early to mid-career 8/11/2025 7:57 PM
Licensure Complexity Within 10 years of initial licensure. 8/11/2025 3:19 PM 42 Professional Experience Timeline Some one with under 10 years of experience in the field regardless of
Background
Complexity although I'm not certain, I believe Young Architect refers to an architect that has received their initial license within the last 10 years I think young archtict should be somehow aligned to a time frame since someone has graduated school I don't know how long, but less than 10 years maybe 5 or 7 years since completing school 8/11/2025 3:03 PM
Age and Professional Perception Professional Terminology If I were to hear the term "young architect" without knowing AIA's definition of it, I would think the term would refer to an actual age group 8/11/2025 12:45 PM
Licensure Complexity An architect within the first 10 years of licensure 8/11/2025 12:40 PM
Licensure Complexity Professional Terminology Someone who is an 'emerging' professional in their first ten years of practice 8/11/2025 12:15 PM
Career Progression Stages Licensure Complexity Professional Identity and Status We all 8/11/2025 10:45 AM
know that it's a complicated combination of "young" and "architect", being defined as young ARCHITECT vs. YOUNG architect, so for anyone even approaching 40, no matter how long they've been licensed, it seems weird to be called "young" especially when your peers in other fields (particularly the other licensed professionals like doctors and lawyers) are already in positions of prominence all that is to say, I don't what the right answer is It's probably equally a problem with the definition of "Architect", given that almost no one outside of our field realizes that you legally have to be licensed to use that term. Nor do they have any idea what licensing entails :P
49 Licensure Complexity Architects that are Licensed 10 years or less. 8/11/2025 10:33 AM
50 Licensure Complexity Anyone licensed 10 years or less 8/11/2025 10:24 AM
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Licensure Complexity A professional licensed 10 years or less 8/11/2025 9:56 AM
Licensure Complexity A Young Architect is someone who's been licensed for 10 years or less 8/11/2025 9:50 AM
53 Career Transition and Challenges Licensure Complexity Up to ten years of licensure is the definition as I understand it Clearly this does not work with mid-career or change of career people that enter the profession
54 Career Progression Stages Licensure Complexity Professional Experience Definition A "Young Architect" is someone who IS young, who has recently graduated, maybe licensed (very early in career based on new NCARB programs) but doesn't have much experience on the job - someone who is at most 5 years into everything this job entails, whether licensed or not - a "young career " I would disagree that a "young" architect is someone 10 years into their career or even someone who, after working for a considerable amount of years, became licensed later These two groups, which technically fall into this category, don't truly benefit from the YAF's young mentality and discussion topics, which caters to the less-experienced One has little to no experience in the career, while the other has been working for a decade or more, or just took a little longer to get the paperwork I think this group tries to ineffectively combine them with this term and extensive 10-year cap Someone could be 50yo, having worked in this career for 30 years, recently licensed, and participation in the YAF just doesn't make sense. I think we need to separate licensure from career experience to truly capture the industry Someone who has worked for decades without a license is often more qualitied than a recent grad with a license Maybe they would be better defined as: 1 "Explorer" or knowledgebased (student/intern to recent grad 0-5years) = "Young Architect" This phase, typically spanning the first few years after formal education or training, is focused on discovering career interests, developing foundational skills, and establishing a professional identity. Individuals in this stage may change jobs frequently as they explore different paths and refine their career goals 2 "Establishment" or skill-based (mid-career 5-10) - maybe "Young Architect", but tipping away In the mid-career phase, individuals have typically gained experience, developed some expertise, and established a more stable career path. This stage is often characterized by career advancement, increased responsibilities, and a focus on maximizing potential and contributions 3 "Maintenance" or entrepreneur-based (10-20 years) In this phase, individuals are typically established in their careers and focused on maintaining their current level of performance and contributions They may be seeking opportunities for advancement or specializing in a particular area or leadership positions within their firm or community. 4. "Mentor" or visionary role (seasoned 30+ years) The late career phase may involve a gradual shift in focus, with individuals potentially seeking to mentor others, transition to less demanding roles, or prepare for retirement This stage can also be a time for sharing accumulated knowledge and expertise NOTE: A licensure can occur at any point along this path above, and should not define one's ability to participate in a group "for architects" but certainly may not be considered "young" even if newly licensed
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Career Progression Stages In the first 10 years of their career 8/10/2025 3:24 PM
Licensure Complexity Architects who are licensed within 10years or less 8/10/2025 11:54 AM 64 Licensure Complexity A licensed architect that has less than 10 years as a licensed professional 8/10/2025 11:21 AM
Licensure Complexity someone who is within their first 10 years of licensure 8/10/2025 8:11 AM
66 Career Progression Stages Someone who has been practicing for 5 years or less. 8/10/2025 4:10 AM 67
Professional Experience Definition Regional Professional Interpretation I know "Young Architect" is an licensed architect less than 10 years. However, as I am based in Dubai, here I called all the designers who doing the architecture design and less than 10 years experience as "Young Architect"
8/10/2025 1:35 AM 68 Licensure Complexity Someone licensed for less than 10 years. 8/9/2025 10:02 PM
Complexity Architect in their 20’s and 30’s who recently became licensed 8/9/2025 9:59 PM 70 Licensure Complexity The same way AIA national defines it - someone who has been licensed for less than 10 years 8/9/2025 9:24 PM
71 Age and Professional Perception Licensure Complexity A young architect is a licensed architect who has been licensed for less than 10 years In the industry, "Young Architect" tends to casually mean architects under 40 years old. Outside of the industry, to non design professionals or professionals in allied fields, they probably perceive "Young Architect" to be what we call an "Emerging Professional" 8/9/2025 9:09 PM
72 Licensure Complexity Architects under 10 years of licensure 8/9/2025 8:59 PM
73 Career Progression Stages Someone in the beginning stages of their career 8/9/2025 8:58 PM
74 Licensure Complexity Licensed less than 10 years 8/9/2025 8:26 PM 75 Licensure
77 Licensure Complexity Architect who is obtained his/her initial license within the last 10 years 8/9/2025 6:19 PM
78 Career Progression Stages Licensure Complexity Architects within 10 years of being licensed is the official definition I believe Or emerging licensed professionals 8/9/2025 6:09 PM
79 Licensure Complexity First ten years of practice after licensure 8/9/2025 6:00
Development An architect within the first 10 years of licensure who is actively building their professional voice, expanding technical and leadership skills, and navigating the transition from early career growth to long-term career impact 8/9/2025 5:45 PM
Licensure Complexity within 10 years of licensure and younger than 40 8/6/2025 2:15 PM 84 Industry and Innovation Professional Future Vision I suppose there is the under ten years post exam success thing, or there’s the future of the built environment who will actually build resilient, inclusive communities that will survive the climate emergency 8/5/2025 8:32 PM
Complexity An architect within 10 years of initial licensure 8/5/2025 2:35 PM
Licensure Complexity Professional Identity and Status Anyone who self-identifies as an early career architect. Within ten years of licensure generally. 8/5/2025 12:47 PM
Licensure Complexity Registered 10 years or less 8/4/2025 9:17 PM 88 Licensure Complexity A person who became a licensed architect within the previous 10 years 8/4/2025 11:44 AM
89 Licensure Complexity Someone who has been licensed within the past ten years 8/4/2025 9:18 AM
Career Progression Stages An individual who has been licensed for less than 5 years 8/3/2025 12:35 PM
Complexity A professional licensed within the past 10 years 8/2/2025 4:11 PM 92 Licensure Complexity Licensed architect registered for 10 years or less 8/2/2025 12:39 PM 93
Licensure Complexity Professional Identity and Status An architect within 10 years of initial licensure. The term cannot include associates or recent graduates since the word "Architect" is reserved to licensed architects only Another concept might need to be proposed to best include other non-licensed professionals in early stages 8/1/2025 11:59 PM
Complexity Someone licensed within the last 10 years 8/1/2025 3:06 PM 96 Professional Terminology This is an interesting question Literally, I would define this as an architect who is young, simply by the terminology But I am for changing the terminology 8/1/2025 2:59 PM
Career Progression Stages Professional Terminology Young implies age to me and lack of experience and those seeking an internship Since becoming a licensed architect requires a few years of experience already it feels slightly misleading An early-mid career Architect or emerging architect might better represent the 0-10 year post liscence period By 10 years after liscence one should be considered mid career
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and Professional Perception Licensure Complexity Per National it's someone licensed 10 years or less Problematic when I have "Young Architects" who get licensed in their late 40s/early 50s after working in the field for 15-20 years
Progression Stages Someone in the early-to-middle stage of their career Newly licensed to moderately seasoned
Age and Professional Perception Licensure Complexity For a lack of any better definition, the licensure 10-years or less is a fair assessment. While there are some that are not "young" in age but recently licensed I doubt they would call themselves "young architects"
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Career Progression Stages An architect within their first 10 or so years of practice Lots of motivation an lot to learn.
120 Licensure Complexity anyone licensed for 10 years or less
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121 Age and Professional Perception Licensure Complexity An architect of any age licensed for 10 years or less 8/1/2025 5:27 AM
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Professional Leadership Professional Terminology Besides the AIAs definition of less than 10 years of licensure, maybe just the "young" modified to Emerging Leader 7/30/2025 10:33 PM
Career Progression Stages Licensure Complexity AIA defines it as someone who has been licensed 10 years of fewer I think in most cases, that is a good definition the fact that people get licensed at such a wide range of stages in their careers makes it a little more complicated
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Career Progression Stages Professional Development National says 10 years post licensure I think of it as "mid-career" professionals and leaders 7/30/2025 12:07 PM
125 Licensure Complexity anyone licensed within the last 10 years
7/29/2025 7:00 PM 126 Licensure Complexity An architect from the point of license + 10 years 7/29/2025 4:08 PM 127 Recent Licensure recently licensed architects, within 10 years after licensure 7/29/2025 3:21 PM 128 Age and Professional Perception Licensure Complexity An architect within their first ten years of licensure, regardless of age 7/29/2025 12:31 PM
129 Licensure Complexity Professional Experience Definition AIA defines it as someone within 10 years of licensure. The term 'Young Architect' to me suggests someone more junior in their experience 7/29/2025 12:08 PM
130 Licensure Complexity Professional Identity and Status An architect licensed 10 years or less. I personally feel young architect represents an emerging professional after licensure 7/29/2025 12:01 PM
Licensure Complexity Someone licensed 10 years or less 7/29/2025
Progression Stages Licensure Complexity Per AIA, an architect licensed 10 years or less For me "young architect" implies someone who is licensed and in the first quarter of their career
their first 10 years of their initial license. Age has nothing to do with it but we are young at heart. 7/24/2025 12:47 PM
Q5 Which of the following YAF resources and programs are you aware of? Check all that apply.
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Connection
YAF Annual Meeting
YAF meetups and happy hours at AIA natio
Now Ya Know
EP Friendly Firm Toolkit
Future Forward Grant
YAF Summit Align Mentorship Program
YAF on AIA Community Hub
Open Mic Nights
How to start an EP Committee Toolkit Practice Innovation Lab Toolkit
Taking Care of Business Mentorship Toolkit Advocacy Webinars
YAF By the Numbers report Salary Transparency Initiative N/A – I don’t know about these
Connection
YAF Annual Meeting
YAF meetups and happy hours at AIA national conferences
Now Ya Know
EP Friendly Firm Toolkit
Future Forward Grant
YAF Summit
Align Mentorship Program
YAF on AIA Community Hub
Open Mic Nights
How to start an EP Committee Toolkit
Practice Innovation Lab Toolkit
Taking Care of Business
Mentorship Toolkit
Advocacy Webinars
YAF By the Numbers report
Salary Transparency Initiative
N/A – I don’t know about these
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Q6 What words come to mind when you hear "young"?
Potential and Innovation To me, young is relative I was 46 when I won the young architect award It didn't phase me and I don't think it undermines anything about what I do or how I do it I happily contributed to YAF as a small firm owner To me, the term means: fresh, new, next, burgeoning... 8/11/2025 9:50 AM
Characteristics Literally young, like a child Or the professional sense, it is early career individuals Often, I do immediately associate it with someone in their twenties in our profession.
not mature yet, need supervision 7/30/2025 10:33 PM
Adaptation Professional Learning and Development in the learning process, still getting comfortable with the role 7/30/2025 12:58 PM
Inexperience Agist, not qualified, not experienced, 7/30/2025 12:07 PM
Professional Inexperience New in the profession 7/29/2025 7:00 PM 126 Career Early Development Professional Experience Progression I do think of young in the terms of experience level in that you are in the first quarter of a career in architecture as a licensed profesional 7/29/2025 4:08 PM
Experience Progression not seasoned, which can be problematic, since BIPOC and folks who are not privileged could get licensed later stage in their career 7/29/2025 3:21
Q7 What words come to mind when you hear "architect"?
Problem Solving Environmental and Social Design Professional Leadership Leader, servant, pilot, collaborator, Master builder, analyst, problem solver, resource, protector, community leader, environmentalist, planner, innovator
Q8 What words come to mind when you hear "forum"?
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of people to discuss topics 8/1/2025 5:27 AM 122 Innovative and Collaborative Thinking Professional and Expertise Platforms Network, sharing knowledge, catalyst hub, diverse voices, varying levels of experts, tapping into James, pathways, alignment, synergistic hive 7/30/2025 10:33 PM
Leadership and Empowerment Professional Future and Innovation Incredible group of leaders within the AIA impacting change across the industry as individuals and as a collective I do think of this usually as only the 60 person committee though Can a name be more expansive and encompassing of the member group? 8/18/2025 12:30 PM
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Community Dynamics An talented group of individuals who are highly engaged in the AIA and work effectively and efficiently to accomplish their goals. 8/14/2025 5:46 PM
Career Dedication Professional Future and Innovation A proud, dedicated group of architects working to elevate and innovate the profession 8/14/2025 11:28 AM
Licensing and Credentials a group that represents people early in licensure 8/13/2025 1:24 PM 37 Age and Professional Demographics A gathering or collection of Architects who may be on the younger side
Professional Events and Gatherings
Learning and Growth Professional Licen sing and Credentials Putting aside all my experience with YAF, on the surface to someone who hasn't heard of it- it sounds more just like a gathering/programming/support space for young architects. More like the YAF local chapters operate- hosting monthly events, supporting people through licensure (given that I would say MOST attendees of YAF Chicago events are NOT licensed, and usually 0-5 years out of school) As a National leadership body 8/11/2025 10:45 AM
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Professional Licensing and Credentials Those architects licensed 10 years or less 8/11/2025 10:33 AM
50 Early Career Professional Overview Group of architects early in their career, focused on topics that impact them 8/11/2025 10:24 AM
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Professional Community Dynamics Professional Experience and Dialogue Professional Id entity and Values The best member group! A group of like minded professionals that share values and passion to improve the profession of architecture 8/11/2025 9:56 AM
Organizational Perspectives Professional Identity and Values Professional Legacy The term isn't perfect but it has a history Locally, we call it YAF and only deal with the "young" question when asked. The "Young Architects Forum" has a meaningful legacy. Those efforts fought and the history behind the same are what I think about 8/11/2025 9:50 AM
Early Career Professional Overview Young architects at the early stages of their career 8/11/2025 9:36 AM
54 Career Stage and Development Professional Community Dynamics someone early in their career (not even licensed) who gather to discuss/speak about their growing career, and develop a network to assist one another 8/11/2025 9:33 AM
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Perspectives Professional Creativity and Id eas A group of "recently" licensed architects working together within the AIA to promote issues critical to their demographic and the present/future of the profession. 8/11/2025 8:30 AM
Community Dynamics A place for young architects to meet 8/11/2025 8:05 AM
Professional Future and Innovation designers looking to innovate their profession for the future 8/11/2025 7:36 AM
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Professional Community Dynamics Professional Experience and Dialogue A place for people early in their architectural careers A place to share issues and ideas pertinent to them
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74 Age and Professional Demographics Emerging Professionals Gathering 8/9/2025 8:26 PM
75 Professional Organization AIA 8/9/2025 7:20 PM
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Professional Creativity and Ideas Old school name for a group of young architects from the 80s 8/9/2025 6:30 PM
Leadership and Empowerment A collective initiative to empower, support and utilize all the of the energy of the young architects 8/9/2025 6:19 PM
Professional Experience and Dialogue Professional Networking and Connections In person gathering of young architects to discuss pertinent issues in the profession of significant interest to them 8/9/2025 6:09 PM
79 Early Career Professional Overview Emerging professionals who are young in age, recent graduates 8/9/2025 6:00 PM
80 Professional Community Dynamics Professional Licensing and Credentials Large group of young licensed professionals 8/9/2025 5:54 PM 81 Leadership and Empowerment Organizational Perspectives Professional Creativity and Ide as THE national platform for early-career architects to share ideas, develop leadership, advocate for the profession, and create a sense of belonging within the AIA 8/9/2025 5:45 PM
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Leadership and Empowerment Professional Future and Innovation A group of proactive, energized architects moving the profession forward Future national leaders within the Institute 8/7/2025 1:12 PM
83 Professional Events and Gatherings young thoughtful gathering 8/6/2025 2:15 PM 84 Ditto 6, 7, 8. 8/5/2025 8:32 PM
85 Professional Community Dynamics Professional Learning and Growth Dynamic, creative, outside the box thinking, good times, connections 8/5/2025 2:35 PM 86 Professional Events and Gatherings Immediate thought is that is some kind of an event rather than organization of individuals.
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A group of architects under a certain age - As a person who found architecture later in life, it does not reflect me well (people laugh when I say I am a YAR)
Community Dynamics A place for young people who are just starting out to connect and find career
Learning and Growth an engaged group of soon-to-be architects that can learn from other architects that went through the same path as them
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Identity and Values It feels like a supportive peer space, but also like a label from a different era. 'Young' can be limiting, especially as many architects are licensed later in life The name might unintentionally undercut the professionalism and leadership of those it serves
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Licensing and Credentials I know it means "recently" licensed but also may offend older persons who got licensed later in life
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Professional Identity and Values this is a group of licensed architects in the first quarter of their profession who understand the importance of this profession both economically and ecologic 7/29/2025 4:08 PM
127 Professional Creativity and Ideas a group that supports and advocates for the YAs 7/29/2025 3:21 PM
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Professional Community Dynamics Professional Learning and Growth A “3rd place” that supports the thoughts, questions, and needs of young architects 7/29/2025 12:31 PM
129 Professional Community Dynamics Professional Networking and Connections gathering of architects within 10 years of licensure from across the US 7/29/2025 12:08 PM
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Professional Learning and Growth A group of young professionals sharing knowledge to aid less experienced architects in the profession 7/29/2025 12:01 PM
131 Career Stage and Development Professional Experience and Dialogue young in age, new, inexperienced licensed people who practice architecture together in a committee 7/29/2025 11:39 AM
Professional Community Dynamics To me it sounds like a gathering/meeting place for ALL recently licensed architects to be able to discuss topics, issues, practice, growth. Not just individual state representatives
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135 Organizational Perspectives A great organization (with a slightly diminutive name) 7/29/2025 9:18 AM 136 Professional Events and Gatherings a meeting of young architects 7/29/2025 9:17 AM 137 Professional Credibility A gathering of inexperienced people who happened to be licensed but are not to be trusted in leadership positions 7/29/2025 8:27 AM 138 Leadership and Empowerment board of young architects 7/29/2025 8:18 AM
139 Organizational Perspectives Professional Future and Innovation A great group of people discussing the future of the profession 7/29/2025 4:59 AM 140 Career Stage and Development Professional Community Dynamics young licensed professionals discussing the architecture profession 7/28/2025 7:39 AM 141 Organizational Perspectives Professional Future and Innovation A space where recently licensed architects discus the future of the profession and plan the future of the AIA 7/24/2025 2:57 PM
142 Career Stage and Development Professional Collaboration Early Career Architects working together for the future of the profession 7/24/2025 12:50 PM
143 Career Resources Professional Learning and Growth A hub recently licensed architects that creating resources and providing support to other recently licensed architects 7/24/2025 12:47 PM
Q10 Using the scale below, how would you best describe your current feelings about the name "Young Architects Forum"?
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Q11 How long after licensure would you still consider someone a “recently licensed” architect? (in years)
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Q13 What are the professional needs of an architect in the first 10 years of licensure (years 0-10) compared to the next 10 years (years 11-20)? Select all that apply.
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I think it is worth mentioning that 10 years of professional experience is not the same as 10 years of licensure There are plenty of 30Somethings that are already mid career and just getting their license and so all of these options need to be in the 0-10 range Even for a more traditional licensure journey, all of these should be in development for people who are looking to be leaders and not only individual contributors.
I think this practice is a life long learning experience, so it’s never to early to start and it’s always good to keep up with learning more and gaining more experience so you can be an effective coach and mentor and leader with your firm 8/9/2025 6:00 PM
Confidence and communication skills, time management and boundary-setting, financial literacy, career path navigation, and learning how to find your voice as an architect These are often overlooked but critical in years 0–10 for building identity and resilience in the profession
9:17 AM 37 A lot of these are needed in both stages, but should be catered differently. 0-10 is an introduction to concepts, but dive deeper in 11-20 7/29/2025 8:27 AM
Q14 In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges Young Architects face today? Select all that apply.
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Cost of Living vs compensation
Burnout
Growing in leadership in your firm
Work Life Integration
Navigating your career
Greater responsibility with less Higher education cost / student loans
Business Acumen
Managing projects, firms, people
Technical Expertise
Emerging technologies
Other (please specify)
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Navigating
Managing
Emerging
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Q15 Do you consider participation in YAF leadership a pipeline to AIA leadership?
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Q16 How do you think that changing the name may impact the perception of YAF as a pipeline to AIA leadership?
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Q17 Young architects, as defined by AIA national, are architects licensed up to ten years of initial licensure. Are you a young architect by that definition?
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Q18 What is AIA member designation best represents you?
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Q19 How many years of experience do you have post-graduation?
