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Architectural TechnologyArchitect Continuing Education

Continuing Education: Practice Matters

Architectural Competitions
Illustration © June Lee
June 1, 2025
Supplemental Material and Quiz

For this special, five-part CE section, RECORD tackles pressing issues facing firms today, including the rewards and pitfalls of design competitions, strategies for succeeding in an unpredictable business climate, succession planning, and trends in digital technology.

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AI and Design.
AI and Design
Game Engines for Visualization.
Game Engines for Visualization
Architectural Competitions.
Architectural Competitions
Mergers and Acquisitions.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Planning in Uncertain Times.
Planning in Uncertain Times

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To earn one AIA learning unit (LU), read the articles above and complete the quiz. Upon passing the quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion, and your credit will be automatically reported to the AIA. Additional information regarding credit-reporting and continuing-education requirements can be found at continuingeducation.bnpmedia.com.

Learning Objectives

  1. Outline factors architects should consider before deciding to participate in a design competition.
  2. Describe strategies architecture firms are taking to navigate an uncertain economy.
  3. Discuss the potential pitfalls and benefits of architecture-firm acquisitions, for both sellers and buyers.
  4. Explain how architects are harnessing the power of digital technology, such as video gaming engines and artificial intelligence, to help them do their jobs more effectively.

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