Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, describes the contemporary moment in architecture as one of uncertainty and potential, with previous dogmas delimiting how architecture is practiced no longer governing the profession. He also contends that the American Institute of Architects needs to become nimble enough as an organization to help its membership adapt to new realities of practice. Malecha hopes to shape it into a more adaptable organization when he assumes the AIA presidency next year. (Read an interview with George Miller, 2010 AIA president elect, here)

“I have been watching the architectural office evolve away from traditional organizations into learning organizations,” says Marvin Malecha.