ABOUT AIA SAVANNAH
AIA Savannah is the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, proudly serving architects, design professionals, and the broader community throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry since 1954. We are a passionate and collaborative network dedicated to promoting excellence in architecture, fostering professional growth, and shaping a more vibrant, sustainable built environment for Savannah and beyond.
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For prospective members, AIA Savannah offers a supportive professional community, continuing education opportunities, leadership development, and meaningful advocacy for the profession. Whether you're an emerging designer, a seasoned architect, or an allied professional, we provide the tools, connections, and inspiration to help you thrive in your career.
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For community stakeholders, we are a trusted partner in preserving Savannah’s unique architectural legacy while advancing thoughtful, responsible design. We regularly collaborate with civic leaders, educators, developers, and cultural organizations to ensure that architecture enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit here.
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Join us in strengthening the voice of architecture in Savannah—where tradition meets innovation, and design makes a lasting difference.
OUR BOARD
Steven Stowers, AIA, Leed AP
President
Greg Skinner, AIA, RRC
Immediate Past President
Hannah Brown, AIA
President-Elect
Frank D’Arcangelo, AIA, Leed A.P.
Treasurer/Secretary
Belle Caban, AIA
Records Director
Erin Clay, Allied Member
Communications Director
Abhiyanta Jamwal, Assoc. AIA
Fellowship Director
Katherine Schuff, AIA, CDT, NCARB
Education Director
Arjun Rebbapragada
Associates Director
Angela Olsen, Assoc. AIA
Advocacy Director
Ruth Hutson, Allied Member
Allied Member Liaison
Lavonte Decius, Assoc. AIA
SYAF Liaison
AIA OUTREACH
AIAS
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to advancing leadership, design, and service among architecture students.
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AIAS VALUE STATEMENTS:​​
IMPACT: We advocate for and enact positive change.
COMMUNITY: We foster an inclusive network of peers that learn from, support, and drive one another.
GROWTH: We inspire students to reach their greatest potential through meaningful learning opportunities.
PASSION: We pursue large goals and aspirations through each member’s enthusiasm.
PERSPECTIVE: We link the profession’s opportunities to architectural education.
BALANCE: We promote respectful relationships, an environment of diversity, and a thriving studio culture
Savannah Young Architects Forum
We empower recently licensed Architects to step into leadership roles and become catalysts for change within both the AIA and the broader profession. Through fellowship, we foster professional growth and a strong sense of community among emerging professionals. We advocate on behalf of recently licensed Architects, ensuring their voices and concerns are represented within the Institute.
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Our mission is to make AIA membership valuable and relevant to recently licensed Architects by offering programs and services that anticipate, address, and surpass their evolving needs. We champion mentorship at every stage of an architect’s career, supporting personal growth, civic engagement, and ongoing professional development.
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We are the Young Architects Forum (YAF), committed to advancing leadership, mentorship, and fellowship—cornerstones for the future of our profession.
AIA Savannah Emerging Professionals
This group was established to support current and future architects in Savannah, fostering opportunities for connection, collaboration, and collective growth. It serves as a platform for building a strong, supportive community—one that stays engaged and lifts one another up.
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The journey to licensure is challenging, and as emerging professionals within the AIA, we must make the most of the resources at our disposal. Among these, the most valuable resource is each other.
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