Boston Society of Architects facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | BSA |
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| Formation | 1867 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Architectural profession |
| Headquarters | Boston, MA |
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Region served
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Massachusetts |
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Membership
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5,000+ |
| Website | architects.org |
The Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) is a special group for people who love buildings and design. It is a non-profit organization, which means it uses its money to help its cause, not to make a profit. The BSA helps architects and designers in the Boston area. It also teaches people about how buildings are made and why design is important.
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History of the BSA
The Boston Society for Architecture started a long time ago. About 50 architects met in Boston on June 20, 1867. They signed papers to create the Boston Society of Architects. Since then, the BSA has grown a lot. It now has over 5,000 members. This makes it one of the biggest parts of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
In 1870, the BSA became the main group for architects in eastern Massachusetts. It works with other groups in Central and Western Massachusetts. Together, these groups form AIA Massachusetts.
The BSA helps create ArchitectureBoston Magazine. This magazine shares ideas about design. The BSA also has a place called BSA Space. It is a gallery where you can see exhibits about architecture. Members of the BSA also meet every year at a big event called the Architecture Boston Expo.
The main office of the BSA is at BSA Space. It is located at 290 Congress Street in Boston, MA.
How the BSA Works
Who Can Join the BSA?
The BSA has many members, over 5,000 people. About 2,000 of these members are licensed architects. Another 500 are people who are studying to become architects. Other members include designers, people who work in the building industry, and even the public. The BSA has always tried to welcome everyone.
How the BSA is Organized
A group of 23 people leads the BSA. This group is called the board of directors. It includes a president and people from local architecture schools. There are also representatives from the BSA's many committees. The BSA also has 20 full-time staff members who help run things every day.
Programs and Awards
The BSA helps architects and designers learn and grow. They do this through many programs. These include big events like Build Boston and Residential Design and Construction. They also offer training to improve skills. The BSA hosts talks about design and holds job fairs. They help students find colleges for architecture. They also have study groups for exams. Another fun event is Common Boston Week.
The BSA also publishes ArchitectureBoston, which is a magazine full of ideas about design.
About BSA Space
BSA Space opened in 2011. It is a top place in Boston to learn about architecture and design. At BSA Space, you can see cool exhibits about buildings. They also offer boat tours and walking tours to see famous buildings. Many other events happen there too. These events help designers, builders, and the public connect. They also help people work together from different parts of the city and the world.
BSA Space is located near the water in Boston. It is between the Fort Point Channel and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. The building it is in is called Atlantic Wharf. A design company from Boston, Höweler+Yoon, created the inside of BSA Space. They designed a special "cloud" ceiling and big stairs. These parts help guide visitors to the exhibits. The design was chosen in a competition in 2010. Another company, Commodore Builders, helped build it.
See also
- Harleston Parker Medal
- William D. Austin, a former president of the group
- Society of American Registered Architects
