The 75th Regular General Meeting of the Toyama Society of Architects & Building Engineers was held on Saturday, May 30.

Following the election of new officers, I was appointed as a Director and Head of the Tonami Branch.

Until now, partly due to the nature of my work, I have served as Chair of the Wooden House Seismic Diagnosis Committee of the Toyama Association of Architectural Firms. However, this is my first time serving as an officer of the Society of Architects & Building Engineers.

Although the Society of Architects & Building Engineers and the Association of Architectural Firms may sound similar, their roles are different.

The Society of Architects & Building Engineers is an organization for individuals who hold the qualification of “architect.”

The Association of Architectural Firms is an organization that supports businesses such as architectural design offices.

Because I obtained my architect qualification relatively late, I only joined the Society of Architects & Building Engineers recently and had not been deeply involved with the organization before. Under these circumstances, I have now been entrusted with the important role of Head of the Tonami Branch.

The Society of Architects & Building Engineers includes not only architects who work at design offices, but also people in a wide range of positions, such as government officials and architects working for private companies.

At the same time, as is the case nationwide, the organization is also facing the challenge of a declining membership.

Going forward, I would like to reconsider the role of the Society of Architects & Building Engineers, deepen exchanges and connections among members, and promote activities that allow us to contribute to the local community through the qualification of architect.

Although my abilities are limited, I sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation.

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