BlueScope Buildings North America and the American Institute of Architects Continue Partnership into 2025
KANSAS CITY, MO. – BlueScope Buildings North America is proud to announce the continuation of its Collaboration Partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) . The AIA’s mission aligns closely with BlueScope Buildings’ commitment to creating meaningful impacts on people and places while enhancing the design and build experience for all stakeholders.
Since the partnership began in 2023, the two have worked together to empower architects and design professionals to navigate a rapidly evolving industry. By fostering collaboration, advancing education, and thought leadership, this partnership continues to support architects as they push the boundaries of what’s possible in design and construction.
Inspiring and Equipping Architects
Through this partnership, BlueScope Buildings aims to address critical design challenges and emerging opportunities, providing resources that inform, inspire and equip architects to better serve their clients and communities. BlueScope Buildings’ brands, Butler Manufacturing and Varco Pruden Buildings, play an integral role in this effort, offering solutions that blend innovation, sustainability, and practicality.
Key focus areas include:
- Education: Offering AIA-approved continuing education courses, live events and research-driven resources to help architects stay ahead of industry trends and client needs.
- Sustainability and Resilience: Collaborating to advance sustainable design practices and explore how smart steel solutions can support architects in achieving their environmental goals.
- Thought Leadership: Sharing expert insight and hosting discussions that spark new ideas and deeper conversations around design innovation and the future of the built environment.
2025 and Beyond
As the partnership continues, BlueScope Buildings and the AIA remain committed to driving meaningful changes within the architectural and construction industries. This will take shape in the development of new learning opportunities such as live courses, AIA-approved continuing education offerings and in-depth expertise addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities architects face today.
This collaboration will continue to emphasize practical solutions that align with the industry’s evolving demands, inspire innovative design approaches, and support architects in shaping a built environment that is not only resilient and sustainable but also equitable and impactful.
Learn More
Explore how architects and the built environment can work together to design and build for energy efficiency and a healthier planet. Dive into “Designing with Steel Buildings: An AIA Partner Collaboration” to learn more.