Don’t Miss These Structural Engineering Sessions at AIA25

(May 2, 2025) Structural engineers from the NCSEA community will take the stage at the AIA25 Conference on Architecture & Design, June 4–7, 2025, in Boston, offering architects a unique opportunity to explore aspects of their relationship with structural engineers that can lead to improved collaboration, production, and design.

Reflecting the goals of NCSEA’s We SEE Above & Beyond initiative, these sessions highlight how the practice of structural engineering is evolving in response to technology advancements and the call for heightened community resilience.

Andrew Sundal, AIA, PE, and Robert Otani, PE
Harnessing the Power of AI Across the Built Community
Thursday, June 5, 7:30 a.m.
Discover how structural engineers are leveraging AI to improve design efficiency, collaboration, and sustainability, while gaining practical strategies for integrating AI responsibly into practice.

Chris Cerino, PE, F.SEI, DBIA
Design With Community in Mind to Support Resilience
Friday, June 6,  3:00 p.m.
Learn what level of performance is inherent in our codes and standards and how this relates to enhanced community resilience by addressing gaps and considering a functional recovery approach that considers both safety and time.

These sessions will inspire fresh thinking and demonstrate how deep partnerships between architects and structural engineers lead to a more informed design approach and improved community resilience.

Learn more at conferenceonarchitecture.com.

NCSEA, in partnership with its member organizations, supports practicing structural engineers to be highly qualified professionals and successful leaders. Our We SEE Above and Beyond celebrates the structural engineer’s role in helping to create safe, vibrant, and resilient communities and provides valuable resources for architects and building owners.