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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 15h

CALL FOR SESSIONS - SAH's 80th Annual International Conference will take place in Chicago, Apr 14-18, 2027.

The Society invites those interested in the history of the built environment to submit a proposal to chair a session at the conference: bit.ly/SAHChicago2027

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 5d

We're just 3 weeks away from SAH Celebrates, our most anticipated party of the year! Don't miss an evening to recognize the achievements of architectural advocates while supporting SAH's mission to preserve and promote the history of architecture. ✨

www.sah.org/programs/sah-celebrates

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 8d

Explore spaces in and around Mexico City in the latest #SAHARAhighlights!

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Pictured: Juan O’Gorman, Casa O’Gorman, Mexico City, Mexico, 1931. Photograph by Ana G. Ozaki, 2023.

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 13d

SAH is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila Crane as Associate Editor of the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians (JSAH) for the next three years. Read more: www.sah.org/about-sah/ne...

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 13d

Give or get career advice through SAH. Our renewed, 2-yr mentorship program meets members at pivotal moments in their career — starting out, preparing for promotion, or considering significant career changes. Last day to sign up is Wednesday, October 1. www.sah.org/programs/sah...

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 21d

Become part of our community. SAH invites persons new to the professional study of architectural history, architecture, design, landscapes, and urbanism to apply for a Membership Grant for one FREE year of SAH digital membership. Deadline September 30.

www.sah.org/jobs-opportu...

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 28d

50 papers + 4 roundtable panelists + 1 keynote on the ancient Inca = All the reasons you need to register for #SAHVirtual2025. Register at www.sah.org/conferences/...

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · 29d

#SAHARAhighlights the landscapes and architecture of Sri Lanka. From everyday street scenes to remarkable public buildings and temples, get to know the island nation through 11 images by SAH members: ow.ly/8iEO50WHJEb
Photo by Anoma Pieris.

State Mortgage Bank/Mahweli Headquarters by Geoffrey Bawa and Anura Ratnavibushana, 1976-78. Located Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photograph by SAH member Anoma Pieris, 1993.

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Sep 4

Now available: #JSAH September issue 2025. View it online at ow.ly/u6Z450WPV5h

On the cover: 12-sided rotunda of the Payne Family Native American Center represents the twelve Tribes in Montana (photo by Daniel J. Glenn, courtesy of 7 Directions Architects/Planners).

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Sep 2

Excited to announce the launch of our new Mentorship Program supporting members at pivotal moments in their careers—whether they are just starting out, preparing for promotion, or pursuing new directions. Full program details: www.sah.org/programs/sah...

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Sep 2

We're excited to trace more than 3,000 years of Sri Lankan history through a rich fusion of Asian and European culture and architecture. Join us for a study #tour December 7-20, 2025! www.sah.org/programs/stu...

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 27

SAH member Tamara Rice practiced interior design form more than 10 years before discovering a passion for teaching and education. Her future research at the University of Edinburgh will investigate historic and current Black communities in Scotland.
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Red text on a tan background reads: "[Architectural history] stops you in your tracks. I am interested in why we thought, planned, and designed the way we did in those special eras." — Tamara Rice, design thinker and SAH member

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 26

#SAHARAhighlights the landscapes and architecture of Sri Lanka. From everyday street scenes to remarkable public buildings and temples, get to know the island nation Marco Polo once called "the most beautiful island of its size in all the world." ow.ly/8iEO50WHJEb

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 26

Since 1995, we have been proud to call Chicago's Charnley-Persky House our headquarters. @wbez.org came by to learn about the landmark space:
www.wbez.org/architecture...

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 25

TOUR: Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya
February 12-25, 2026

Art and architecture come alive on a 14-day exploration of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras co-created by SAH and the Archaeological Institute of America. Few seats remain! Book now at sah.org/programs/stu...

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 22

#SAHVirtual2025 is just around the corner. Join us for online sessions covering a wide range of topics, a variety of formats, and on-demand access to meet anyone's schedule. Check out the program and get the early-bird registration rate before September 1: www.sah.org/conferences/...

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 21

Picture yourself here this December. Travel with
@sah1365.bsky.social to Sri Lanka and stay each night in architectural gems like luxury properties designed by Geoffrey Bawa and renovated colonial mansions. sah.org/programs/stu...

📷 Image: Cinnamon Bentota Beach Resort

Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 14

The SAH Nominating Committee seeks your nominations and self-nominations for the position of SAH Secretary, who will begin their 2-year term in Spring 2026. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.

More information at www.sah.org/about-sah/ne...

Metal nib of a fountain pen writes across a lined sheet of paper.

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 13

Become part of our community. SAH invites persons new to the professional study of architectural history, architecture, design, landscapes, and urbanism to apply for one FREE year of membership. Apply by September 30.

www.sah.org/jobs-opportu...

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Aug 1

Apply by September 30 for the SAH Edilia and François-Auguste de Montêquin Fellowships, supporting travel for research on Spanish, Portuguese, or Ibero-American architecture. Awards up to $6,000 available. ow.ly/Xrwh50WyMfA

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢 NEW STUDY TOUR ANNOUNCED: December 7-20, 2025, explore more than 3,000 years of Sri Lanka's cultural interactions with Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, through the island's diverse structures. www.sah.org/programs/stu...

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ready to lead the organization you love? The SAH Nominating Committee seeks nominations and self-nominations for the position of Vice President and six new SAH Board Directors who will begin their term in Spring 2026. Submit a name by August 1: www.sah.org/about-sah/ne...

Call for Vice President and Nominations to the SAH Board for 2026-2029

www.sah.org

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Jul 21

To keep up with varying restoration, preservation, and renovation projects taken on by his firm, architect and SAH member Belmont Freeman draws on historical examples spanning the 20th century.

How history helps him "recharge": www.sah.org/publications...

Text sits on a decorative paper texture background: I can't imagine how any architect could not know and value architectural history. — Belmont Freeman, FAIA, Architect and SAH Member

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Jul 18

Explore 11 places tagged by SAH users as "experimental" in our latest #SAHARAhighlights post: www.sah.org/about-sah/ne...

Pictured: Michael Reynolds, House in the Greater World Earthship Community, near Taos, New Mexico, US, 1971-2012. Photograph by Leah Theis, 2012.

A cluster of buildings with sloped glass façades, solar panels, and rounded natural recede into the distance of a dry desert landscape, surrounded by sagebrush and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

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Society of Architectural Historians @sah1365.bsky.social · Jul 17

The Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to announce Jess Myers as the recipient of the 2025 SAH | Places | Graham Foundation Prize on Race and the Built Environment. Learn more at www.sah.org/about-sah/ne...

Jess Myers, a Black woman with short curly black hair, stands in front of a beige wall wearing tortoiseshell-patterned eye glasses, a white button up blouse, and a gold chain necklace and earrings.

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