Gerard F.X. “Guy” Geier

Gerard F.X. “Guy” Geier II (Arch ’76, ’78 L/M) was inaugurated as 2018 president of the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects on Dec. 5, 2017. At the event, he discussed his presidential theme, “Architect|Activist,” which invites members and professionals to use their design thinking to help solve the most challenging issues of our time. Mr. Geier offered a two-pronged approach to activism in architecture, distinguishing issues from within the profession, such as increasing diversity, equity, and licensure, from broader societal issues, including climate change and resiliency, preservation, and affordable housing. AIANY, the largest chapter of the AIA, will be hosting A’18, the National Conference on Design, in New York in June 2018.