Each year the Amherst Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in education, business, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves (Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland) and the valley as a whole.
UMass ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION
In the gallery at the Olver Design Building at UMass
Exhibition: Cities of Now | Cities of Tomorrow
October 28 – December 18, 2025
What would sustainable, affordable, and livable cities of the future look like? Living in cities presents challenges to those who have limited means. Providing affordable housing, by building new units and […]
Lynn Rice passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on August 20, 2025. Here is a personal remembrance from her friend and colleague, Mary Yun.
“We say farewell to our colleague, Lynn Rice, whose fight with cancer ended on her own terms, quietly and peacefully with dignity, alongside her beloved family.
I say farewell to my […]
George H. Balsley: July 11, 1949 – March 17, 2025
Longtime chapter member George H. Balsley AIA passed away peacefully on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2025 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital with his wife and two sons close at his side. An Amherst native, George attended the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton, Amherst Regional […]
BSA ADU Directory – an opportunity for WMAIA Members!
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are small residential living space located on the same lot as another home that have been allowed to help increase housing options in Massachusetts
The BSA has created a curated ADU directory connecting architects and architecture firms with homeowners looking to design and build […]
2025 New England Architecture Awards
For detailed information and to register/submit visit here
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has a long tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture and the AIA. The Annual New England Architecture Awards celebrate architecture by New England architects anywhere in […]
AIA25 is more than just a conference; it’s an invitation to inspiration. Anchored by four days of immersive learning, inspiring keynotes, architect-led tours, networking events, and the industry’s largest expo, AIA25 will spark real-time innovation, discovery, and engagement.
It’s everything you need, in one location:
