WILLIAM J. BATES
American Institute of Architects
African American AIA Fellow
SAY IT LOUD - Pennsylvania Exhibitor
SAY IT LOUD - NOMA 50th Exhibition
SAY IT LOUD - Washington DC Exhibitor
Pennsylvania Based Designer
Committed to using his experience in the corporate realm to enhance the role and value of the architect beyond traditional expectations, Bill has dedicated his professional energies and personal time to the Institute and the communities where he lives.
WILLIAM J. BATES
Bio:
The great architect, Committed to using his experience in the corporate realm to enhance the role and value of the architect beyond traditional expectations, Bill has dedicated his professional energies and personal time to the Institute and the communities where he lives. Early in his career he became active in the AIA, holding leadership positions that supported his interest in a more inclusive profession. Bill also challenged the AIA to focus design attention on the needs of its communities and propelled those initiatives by leveraging corporate, government and charitable
resources to underwrite those programs.
Object:
Object Three - Led the Institute, or a related organization
Year of Elevation:
2016