“This is hard. But we are going to be OK in the end”
Full transparency. Pandemic-life is hard for me. Arguably the hardest professional season that I have had to endure in my career.
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Love, Mazria Announced as ArchEx Keynote Speakers
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce that Ed Mazria and Andrea Love will serve as keynote speakers at ArchEx on Wed., Nov. 4.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Save the Date: Visions for Architecture
AIA Virginia’s annual Honors and Awards gala, Visions for Architecture, will take place online on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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Call for Applications
Do you want to be in the 2021 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture, or know someone who should be? Applications are now being accepted.
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Announcing YAF CON 2020: The Empathic Architect
Join your fellow emerging professionals the week of Oct. 26–Oct. 30 for a daily series of peer-led discussions over lunch and presentations by purposeful leaders each evening.
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PAC Award Update
AIA Richmond Takes Early Lead in the RUMBLE in the JUNGLE: Winner gets $1,000 for 2021 Architecture Week
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Associated Thoughts: Mentoring
Associate Director, Michael Spory shares what you should consider as you approach a potential mentoring relationship.
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Call for HRC Steering Committee Members
Virginia is reinvigorating its Historic Resources Committee (HRC). Let us know if you’d like to get involved in the steering committee.
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Licensing FAQ
Virginia Licensing Advisor, Michael Hammon answers some commonly asked questions about licensure.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Working Towards Licensure?
Ready to take the ARE? Testing centers are open again. Get a 2-month subscription to the Amber Book for $50.
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Meet the Fellows
Which Fellow worked in the office of I. M. Pei after graduation?
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O’Hagan Meyer – free legal consultation
AIA Virginia and O’Hagan Meyer Attorneys + Advisors have partnered together to provide up to 30 minutes of Employment Law Counseling for AIA Members during this time of uncertainty regarding COVID – 19.
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From the DHCD: Industrialized vs. Manufactured
Factory-built homes come in two broad categories; do you know the differences?
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Is Your Information Up to Date?
AIA will be emailing and mailing 2021 dues invoices soon. Is your contact information correct? You can go to https://www.aia.org/my-account to make any changes, or email me at cguske@aiava.org.