Industry Council
The Industry Council offers exclusive benefits for businesses wanting to support the education, exploration and appreciation of architecture and design.
The Industry Council offers exclusive benefits for businesses wanting to support the education, exploration and appreciation of architecture and design.
The Industry Council gives your company access to a selective network of firms that are involved in Chicago’s built environment. All Industry Council members receive exclusive benefits and recognition, including invites to networking events and complimentary CAC exhibit and tour passes.
Other benefits include:
- Increased brand visibility and awareness
- Targeted marketing opportunities
- Industry insights and forecasts
- Employee volunteer programs
- Unique networking opportunities
- Discounts on CAC programs and store items
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Industry Council members provide their support with an annual membership at one of three levels, beginning at $1,500. All Industry Council members receive exclusive benefits and recognition.
To learn more, contact development@architecture.org.
INDUSTRY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP EVENTS
The CAC hosts Industry Council leadership events that address timely topics in architecture, design or urbanism. You will be included in a variety of exclusive events throughout the year ahead.
2026 Events:
- Industry Council Private Tour – Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem – July 17, 6:00 p.m. at 111 E. Wacker Drive
- Designing Futures Gala – September 16, 6:00 p.m. at the Obama Presidential Center
- Industry Council Learning Lab (Meditative Watercolor Workshop) – October 15, 6:00 p.m. at 111 E. Wacker Drive
- AIA/CAC Holiday Party – Winter 2026. More information to come.
Partner
Tawani Property Management
Leader
Krueck Sexton Partners
Ozinga
Project Management Advisors
Associate
DMAC Architecture P.C.
Heitman
Perkins&Will
Site Design Group
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates
ENTREPRENEUR
AIA Chicago
Altusworks
Arup
bKL Architecture LLC
Cosentini Associates
DAAM
JGMA
Kahler Slater
Latent Design
LBBA
Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Inc.
Ross Barney Architects
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects
SMNG A Ltd.
Tully & Associates
UrbanWorks
Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Associate Level
- AIbank
- Chamberlain Group
- DMAC Architecture, P.C.
- Eckenhoff Saunders Architects, Inc.
- HOK
Entrepreneur Level
- ARUP
- Cannon Design
- Eastlake Studio
- Executive Construction
- FirstService Residential
- Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
- JGMA
- Magnusson Klemenci
- Ross Barney Architects, Inc.
- SMNG A Ltd.
- Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
- Windy City Representatives
