Voice of Architecture
About the Voice of Architecture Annual Study
For the past four years, AIA Tampa Bay has collaborated with the Caruthers Institute to conduct a survey of local architects in order to measure upcoming trends in hiring, demand for services, economic development, design trends, and the role of politics in the industry. Continue reading below to learn more about the 2022 results.
Voice of Architecture 2022

Panel Recording | Survey Results | Press Release
On February 10th AIA Tampa Bay Hosted the fourth annual Economic Outlook Forum to Discuss the results of the Voice of Architecture Survey. The panel discussion was guided by Kyle Parks from B2 Communications and included2022 Chapter President Jerel McCants, AIA, Casey Ellison from EWI Construction, Rachael Brown from Bank of Tampa and Jason Jensen, AIA from WJ Architects.
The survey respondents totaled 94 area architects comprised of firm principals and managers. Nearly all the respondents were from Hillsborough County or Pinellas County, though many of the architects in the two counties work on projects throughout the region.
Tampa Bay area architects continue to be highly optimistic about the region’s development-related economy in the longer term, and for the third consecutive year, Tampa Bay’s architecture firms are seeing a continued increase in demand for their services, are planning on hiring more employees, and are predicting substantial revenue growth – all signs that real estate development, a key driver of the region’s economy, will continue to be hot in the years to come.
News Coverage
The Business Observer -Sunny Disposition: Architects are upbeat about the construction industry in 2022
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Voice of Architecture 2021
Panel Recording
Survey Results
Patch.com Press Release
Tampa Bay Business Journal -Architects are optimistic about Tampa Bay's development pipeline, even in Covid's wake
Tampa Bay Newswire -Tampa Bay architects predict strong economic growth in 2021, reflecting area’s strength compared to most U.S. markets
St. Pete Catalyst -Local architects see a bright development future in Tampa-St. Pete
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Voice of Architecture 2020
Voice of Architecture Survey Results(Created by The Caruthers Institute)
Voice of Architecture 2020 - Press Release
Tampa Bay Times - Tampa Bay's Economy is in Great Shape, Just ask an Architect
St. Pete Catalyst- Architects say Transportation is Key to Development in Tampa-St. Pete
PRLog -Tampa Bay area architects predict strong economic growth well beyond 2020 in AIA Tampa Bay survey
Tampa Bay Newswire-Tampa Bay area architects predict strong economic growth well beyond 2020 in AIA Tampa Bay survey
Tampa Bay Patch - Tampa Bay Architects Predict Strong Economic Growth
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Voice of Architecture 2019
Voice of Architecture 2019 - Forum Recording
Voice of Architecture 2019 - Report
Voice of Architecture 2019 - Press Release
Patch - Tampa Bay Architects see strong economic growth well beyond 2019
Tampa Bay Times -Tampa Bay's Architects remain bullish on local economy
Florida Business Observer -Architects agree: Market remains primed for growth
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