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ArchiPages

The statewide directory, ArchiPages, profiles AIA firms in Illinois, detailing size, names of principals, staffing by discipline, recent projects, and experience in various project categories. Consult ArchiPages in the AIA Chicago office or at your local library. It is also available for purchase online or by calling 312/670-7770.

Local Libraries

In coordination with neighboring AIA chapters, AIA Chicago has provided a group of local libraries with copies of ArchiPages, the statewide directory of AIA firms, to help individuals find and select an AIA architect.

Chicago

Austin
Austin-Irving
Beverly
Blackstone
Brighton Park
Edgebrook
Harold Washington
Legler
Lincoln Park
Mabel Manning
Mt. Greenwood
Near North
Rogers Park
Sulzer Regional
Uptown
Walker
Woodson Regional

Chicago Suburbs

Working With an Architect & Ask and Architect Seminars

For most of us, building a house or remodeling an existing one is the most ambitious project we will ever face. The promise of a new home, however, can be well worth the risks, especially when you embark on the project with a clear sense of what lies ahead.

To help prepare homeowners for the road ahead, AIA Chicago offers seminars on this topic. Free to the public, these seminars are designed to help families in the Chicago area better understand the roles and responsibilities of owner, architect, and contractor. Residential architects will share tips for making the process run smoothly from budget planning to finished construction. Attendees will also learn more about what to look for in an architect’s portfolio and how to select the right professional for the job.

Our presenters will explain:

• What home improvement projects require the services of an architect?
• How long does it take to design and build an addition?
• How long for a new house?
• Can I do some of the work myself?
• Can I stay in my house while the work is underway?
• How can I minimize disruptions?
• What do I need to know about local building codes and zoning regulations?

Following the presentation this is your opportunity to sit down face-to-face with a registered architect for a free fifteen minute consultation. Bring plans, drawings, ideas, or any other pertinent information about your home project so the architects can assist you in the best possible way.

Download the You and Your Architect brochure. 

SEMINARS:

Working with a Green Architect

March 17 from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.

Register through CCGT at www.chicagogreentech.org