Awards: 2005 Institute Honor Award for Architecture
Recipient: Patkau Architects, Inc.
Project: Agosta House; San Juan Island, Wash.
Client: William & Karin Agosta; San Juan Island, Wash.
Photo: James Dow
 

   
 
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The Young Architects Forum (YAF) is organized to address issues of particular importance to recently licensed architects (licensed 10 years or fewer).
   
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This year marks the 15th anniversary of the AIA Young Architects Forum. The YAF Advisory Committee (YAF AdCom) is proud to encourage professional growth and leadership development and, perhaps most importantly, to serve as a collective voice for young architects.  Click the button below to post your comments on what issues face young architects today.

 
 
 
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YAF Connection
The YAF Connection is a newsletter for young architects. Articles on leadership, mentorship, and fellowship are highlighted in each issue.  Each edition also includes book reviews for young architects by young architects.

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February 2008 - February 2008
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October 2007 - YAF Connection - Vol. 5 Issue 5
August 2007 - YAF Connection - Vol. 5, Issue 4
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March 2007 - YAF Connection - Vol. 5, Issue 1
December 2006 - YAF Connection - Vol. 4, Issue 6
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December 2005 - YAF Connection - Vol. 3, Issue 6
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December 2004 - YAF Connection, Vol. 2, Issue 6
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August 2003 - YAF Connection, Vol. 1, Issue 1
 

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