Architecture Uncensored: Shaping Your Passion

Architecture Uncensored is an annual series organized by the AIA|DC Emerging Architects Committee that discusses challenging topics within our profession. This event encourages interactive and lively conversations between emerging professionals and firm leaders as we dive in to questions we often find challenging to discuss in our offices.

Part 1 of our series this year will discuss shaping your passion within the profession through self-advocacy, intention of communication, and the impact of professional relationships. Panelist representing leadership of small, medium, and large DC firms will discuss how emerging professionals can pave their way in this post covid climate and what that looks like in remote, hybrid, and in-person environments.


Learning Objectives:

  • After attending this program, participants will be able to explore their passions with an understanding of how they can be better supported by leadership in the profession
  • After attending this program, participants will be able to identify how they can use their passion to make an impact.
  • After attending this program, participants will be able to apply communication with intention as they pursue their passion.
  • After attending this program, participants will be able to apply professional relationships to promote positive firm culture and work-life balance.

Presented by:

Shannon Kraus, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP
Erin Carlisle, AIA, LEED AP
Katie Selis, AIA, LEED AP
Moderated by Amber Robbs, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA