AIA Chicago

Powering AIA Chicago’s “Find an Architect” directory with ExpressionEngine

Services

  • ExpressionEngine Development
  • PHP / Carthrob Customization
  • Performance Optimization

Challenge

The American Institute of Architects Chicago (AIA Chicago) is the largest AIA chapter in Illinois and the second-largest in the United States. They needed a robust CMS to:

  • Handle growing membership data and annual dues
  • Run a paid job board
  • Provide a fast, faceted directory for “Find an Architect

Approach/Solution

Their website was built on the ExpressionEngine CMS platform, utilizing Carthrob for membership dues, job board postings, and documents.

Along with stabilizing the website and addressing critical issues, we consolidated their hosting to simplify management and reduce costs.

In early 2023, the AIA site was rebuilt on WordPress by another vendor. cre8 continues to own and maintain the ExpressionEngine “Find an Architect” directory.

“cre8 lifted us out of major issues on a platform few developers touch. They work fast, ask the right questions, and translate their work into plain English.”

Anjulie Rao, Communications Director, AIA Chicago

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