Every five years, the Young Architects Forum (YAF) hosts a summit to reevaluate the needs of young architects. The 2012 summit marks the twentieth anniversary of the group, bringing together more than 60 design professionals – including students, interns, young architect AIA members and non-AIA members – to discuss top issues affecting young architects. The YAF Summit20 outcomes will assist with the development of a strategic plan for the YAF.
An initial survey administered by the YAF developed the groundwork for the YAF Summit20 agenda and top issues. View the survey results (PDF). During the summit, Roy Abernathy, AIA, facilitated the establishment of six top issues from the survey information through voting methods with attendees. Breakout sessions were used to further develop each of the top six issues.
The top six issues graphics:
Career Advancement (PDF)
Advancement of the Profession (PDF)
Value of Design (PDF)
Starting Your Own Firm (PDF)
Value of Licensure (PDF)
Economy & Change (PDF)
Download the Summit20 Outcomes Report (PDF)