Massachusetts
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10.08.26
October 2026 issue of ICC’s Govt. Relations Monthly Update
10.06.26
City of Boston Child-Friendly Housing Design Challenge
The City of Boston is inviting Massachusetts design professionals to participate in its Child-Friendly Housing Design Challenge, seeking innovative, family-oriented residential designs for buildings of up to six units. Winning designs will receive $10,000 awards. Submissions due: November 15 | Awards announced: December 10.
09.10.26
Newton Backyard Blueprints ADU Design Competition
The City of Newton is seeking design professionals and students to participate in Backyard Blueprints, a public competition for detached Accessory Dwelling Unit designs. Applicant webinar: September 15 | Submissions due: October 19.
08.10.26
Opportunity to Serve: BBRS Structural Advisory Committee
07.22.26
July 2026 issue of ICC’s Govt. Relations Monthly Update
06.16.26
05.28.26
Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Stretch Code & Specialized Code
05.06.26
May 2026 issue of ICC’s Govt. Relations Monthly Update
05.01.26
AIA MA Plays Key Role in Statewide ADU Design Challenge Announcement
03.24.26
AIA MA President Shares 2026 Policy & Advocacy Update
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AIA Massachusetts is a state component of the American Institute of Architects. Incorporated in 1941, AIA Massachusetts is managed by a Board of Directors elected from each of the three state chapters – BSA, Central MA and Western MA. With over 3,400 members, AIA MA represents architects, as well as interns, students and allied professionals. Its mission is to serve its members, advance their value, and improve the quality of the built environment and the practice of architecture in Massachusetts through legislative and governmental action. We promote architects and architecture through political activism, legislative activities and grassroots efforts and we guard the interests of architects with regard to regulations and law.