Indigenous Society Of Architecture, Planning, And Design (isapd)

Name

Indigenous Society Of Architecture, Planning, And Design (isapd)

Legal name

Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design

Website

https://isapd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Architecture Association

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

Keywords

• Indigenous architecture representation
• Professional membership association
• Architectural education resources
• Community network building
• Design advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Support: ISAPD operates as a free membership organization funded by supporters and donors. The organization receives financial support from various foundations and organizations including the Warhol Foundation, Fulcrum Fund, and other institutional supporters. No membership fees are charged.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISAPD is a nonprofit membership society that provides free professional and student memberships to Indigenous architects, planners, and designers worldwide. The organization curates educational resources, supports student chapters, hosts events and publications, and advocates for Indigenous architectural sovereignty and recognition of Indigenous knowledge in academia and professional practice.

Product overview

The Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design (ISAPD) is a membership-based professional organization rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a unified portfolio of membership programs (Professional and Student memberships) along with associated resources including a Student Chapter Kit, Membership Gallery, Resources, and Events. All memberships are free. The core value proposition centers on building a network of Indigenous architects, planners, and designers, promoting architecture in Indigenous communities, and curating educational materials. The products function together as an integrated membership ecosystem aimed at advancing Indigenous architectural sovereignty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership Free membership program for professional architects, planners, and designers providing access to an active network of Indigenous professionals and opportunities to spotlight Indigenous practitioners.
• Student Membership Free membership program for student architects, planners, and designers enabling connection with Indigenous scholars and communities across varied lands and waters.
• Student Chapter Kit Resource kit for establishing student chapters to support education and ideation to expand possibilities of the built environment.
• ISAPD Membership Gallery Gallery showcasing Indigenous architects, planning and design professionals within the ISAPD community.
• Resources Curated curriculum sources and materials for all levels of education, supporting Indigenous architectural knowledge in academia and professional realm.
• Events Platform for fostering local, national, and global dialogue on architecture and Indigenous culture through publication and community gatherings.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ArchtoberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArchtober is listed as a supporter of ISAPD. Archtober is New York City's annual architecture and design festival, promoting awareness and appreciation of architecture.
• MapboxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMapbox is listed as a supporter of ISAPD. Mapbox provides mapping and location technology that may support the organization's geographic and design work.
• JCJ ArchitectureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJCJ Architecture is listed as a supporter of ISAPD. JCJ Architecture is an architectural firm that supports the organization's mission.
• Solid ObjectivesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolid Objectives is listed as a supporter of ISAPD, providing design and architecture expertise to support the organization.
• Center for ArchitectureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Center for Architecture is listed as a supporter of ISAPD. The Center for Architecture in New York promotes understanding and appreciation of architecture.
• AICAE CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAICAE Council (American Indian College Fund) is listed as a supporter of ISAPD, supporting Indigenous education initiatives.
• IsletaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIsleta (possibly Isleta Resort and Casino or related tribal enterprise) is listed as a supporter of ISAPD.
• ATALMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATALM (American Tribal Air Directions/Library) is listed as a supporter of ISAPD, supporting tribal libraries and archives.
• Pland CollabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPland Collab is listed as a supporter of ISAPD. Pland Collab appears to be a planning and design collaborative.
• Formative ArchitectureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFormative Architecture is listed as a supporter of ISAPD.
• 516 ArtsminorGTM or Marketing Partner516 Arts is listed as a supporter of ISAPD. 516 Arts is an independent, non-profit arts organization in Albuquerque.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fractured Atlas: A nonprofit providing fiscal sponsorship and support services to artists and arts organizations. Listed as an ISAPD supporter; comparable as a nonprofit enabling the operations of small mission-driven arts organizations.
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES): A nonprofit supporting Indigenous students and professionals in STEM. Comparable to ISAPD as a membership organization dedicated to Indigenous representation in a specific technical/professional field.
• National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA): A membership-based organization dedicated to increasing diversity and minority representation in architecture. ISAPD is most directly comparable as a similarly mission-driven professional society focused on an underrepresented community in architecture.
• 516 Arts: An Albuquerque-based nonprofit arts organization and home of the Fulcrum Fund. Listed as an ISAPD supporter and funder; comparable as a regional nonprofit supporting Indigenous and contemporary arts in the same geographic base.
• American Indian College Fund: A nonprofit supporting Indigenous students in higher education. ISAPD is comparable in mission and member profile — advancing Indigenous representation in a specific field — though focused on architecture rather than higher education broadly.
• Center for Architecture: A nonprofit cultural institution in New York promoting public understanding of architecture. Listed as an ISAPD supporter; comparable as a nonprofit advancing architecture awareness and community engagement.
• Pland Collab: A planning and design collaborative. Listed as an ISAPD supporter; comparable as an Indigenous-focused planning and design entity working at the intersection of practice and community.

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Architects (AIA): The largest U.S. professional membership organization for architects. Comparable to ISAPD as a membership-based society serving architects and design professionals, but with vastly broader scope and resources, and no Indigenous-specific mission.
• Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA): A nonprofit membership association for architectural education programs. Comparable to ISAPD in advancing architecture education, but institutional rather than student- and Indigenous-focused.

Regional players

• Archtober: New York City's annual architecture and design festival. Listed as an ISAPD supporter; comparable as a nonprofit promoter of architecture awareness, though event-based rather than membership-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isapd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Indigenous Society Of Architecture, Planning, And Design (isapd)