by Curt Moody, FAIA (AIArchitect)

Just as the buildings we design tell a story—of the growth, change, dreams, and development of our clients and communities—so too do the blueprints of the architecture industry. Minority firms especially have realized an expansion of opportunities since I started my firm more than 25 years ago. Having endured numerous challenges because of our predominantly minority demographic, we have made significant progress in building our reputation to be increasingly recognized as an integral part of the industry landscape. As every sector now faces an uncertain economic future and companies are slimming budgets to retain their resiliency, lessons learned from the rise of minority entities can be applied across markets and ethnicities alike. Read More