Saakshi Terway, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate, is a Designer at Quinn Evans in Washington, DC, where she contributes to projects ranging from adaptive reuse to federal and multi-family housing. A licensed architect in India, she holds a Master of Architecture and a certificate in Sustainable Landscape Design from the University of Cincinnati (UC). Saakshi’s work is rooted in a commitment to equity, climate resilience, and technology integration in architecture. She currently serves as the 2025 Associate Representative on the AIA Strategic Council and Secretary of the Immigrant Architects Coalition. Alongside being a published writer and public speaker, she founded the Inclusivity Student Scholarship at UC. Her contributions to the profession have been recognized with several honors, including the 2024 AIACA Norma Sklarek Humanitarian Award, 2023 DCCEAS Young Architect Award, and 2022 AIA|DC Emerging Architect’s Award.
Courses
Building a Thriving Career: Support and Strategies from the Immigrant Architects Coalition
Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 1:00-2:00pm EST
This program will feature a panel discussion with authors of Prospering in the US - A Handbook for Immigrant Architects, a comprehensive guide published by the Immigrant Architect Coalition in 2024. This session will offer invaluable insights into navigating the architectural profession in the United States for immigrant architects. Panelists, who are themselves successful immigrant architects and designers, will share their experiences and practical advice on topics ranging from cultural acclimation to career development. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from the contributors of this essential resource, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities unique to immigrant architects seeking to build thriving and inclusive careers in the US. This program builds upon the mission of the Immigrant Architects Coalition to support their fellow immigrant architects through shared knowledge and mentorship.