What’s YAF?

AIA Pittsburgh’s Young Architect’s Forum
The Young Architect’s Forum (YAF) is a committee of the Pittsburgh chapter of the AIA, devoted solely to the concerns and interests of intern architects and recently registered professionals. We are a group of young professionals interested in augmenting our careers by continuing education in the architectural field through activities such as conducting seminars, visiting construction sites, attending professional group events and touring building product manufacturing facilities. The planning of these activities is generally organized and implemented by a core of directors, which ranges from five to seven persons with two additional people sharing the chair position. There are over 160 young professionals that we currently contact through an email database, in addition to students at local schools of architecture. A committee of 10-12 members meets monthly to plan educational opportunities, building tours, and networking social events geared toward young professionals.

YAF’s Mission
The group’s mission statement is to support and encourage young professionals in the field of architecture in obtaining their license, becoming more involved with career development opportunities, and engaging allied professionals through
collaboration. We continuously seek out new and fresh ideas and the energy and resources to implement them, and have fun doing it.

For more information and to get involved, contact Sean Sheffler, AIA by email sshefflerwtwarch.com

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