Architects Foundation Board statement on The Octagon

June 12, 2020

The staff and board of the Architects Foundation, owner of The Octagon, want to share the AIA Board statement on systemic racial injustice. As the philanthropic partner of AIA, we agree that systemic racial injustice in any form, whether it be police brutality, employment discrimination, or any other efforts to marginalize people of color, is … Continue reading Architects Foundation Board statement on The Octagon →

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Architects Foundation Board statement on systemic racial injustice

June 12, 2020

We at the Architects Foundation echo the sentiments of the AIA Board regarding systemic racial injustice. We agree that systemic racial injustice in any form, whether it be police brutality, employment discrimination, or any other efforts to marginalize people of color is appalling and cannot be allowed to continue. Now more than ever, we are proud of … Continue reading Architects Foundation Board statement on systemic racial injustice →

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Panel Recap: Placemaking at HBCUs

March 19, 2020

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) make up 3 percent of the country’s colleges and universities, enroll 10 percent of all African American students, and produce almost 20 percent of all African American graduates, making these institutions increasingly impactful and vital. While meeting admissions goals and improving retention rates are critical goals for any college, … Continue reading Panel Recap: Placemaking at HBCUs →

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