2026 Hill Day at the Virginia General Assembly
AIA Virginia members gathered at the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond for a Hill Day on February 3, 2026.
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LAB Program Applications Close in 2 days!
Applications are open until February 13th for the 2026 Leaders in Architecture & Business program. Apply today!
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Members Elevated
The American Institute of Architects elevates two Virginia architects to the College of Fellows.
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Design Forum XVII Speakers
Join us for Design Forum XVII and hear from Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, Patricia Gruits, AIA, Ron Rael, and Mike Reynolds, who are the vanguards of change, risk takers whose means of practice challenge the standards of what it means to be an architect.
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YAF 2025 Annual Report
Please take a look at what the Young Architects Forum accomplished in 2025.
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Associate Member Survey
Are you an associate member? Our StAR, Aidan Brown, would love to have you complete this short survey to help her serve you better.
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Historic Resources Committee Retreat
Please join the HRC for our annual in-person retreat on February 21st at Victory Hall in Scottsville, VA.
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ArchEx 2026…Threshold!
The call for presentations will open on March 11th. Learn more about the ArchEx 2026 theme, Threshold!
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Welcome New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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COTE Corner
Join AIA Virginia COTE and USGBC for our 2026 building tour series! We wish to celebrate exciting and innovative sustainable building design around the Commonwealth. First up – Sadler Center at the College of William and Mary on February 19th.
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Firm Size and Non-Traditional Roundtables
Join your peers to discuss the issues and trends in your firms or non-traditional practice at the virtual meeting of the Firm Size and Non-Traditional Member Roundtables, February 25, 2026. FREE.
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Small Firm Exchange VA Update
It has been an exciting month. We had our first kick-off meeting on Jan. 22nd, and I feel like we are on a roll.
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Career Stage Roundtables
Join your peers to discuss the issues and trends of your career stage, then engage with members of the other career stages to really expand your network and knowledge. March 4, 2026. FREE
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AIA Virginia Prize Competition Weekend Complete
Over the January 30-February 2 weekend, the 2026 AIA Virginia Prize competition kicked off, with students from around Virginia participating for cash prizes.
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Gerdau Steel School and Mill Tour
Join us on March 24th for an overview of the steel production process and a tour of the Gerdau Steel Mill. Earn 4 AIA LU|HSW credits.
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Newly Licensed
We all understand the dedication and effort required to study for and pass the ARE. Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Subject Matter Experts
Have you let us know your interest and expertise in a wide range of subjects? We are actively reaching out to members, using your expertise to influence legislators.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? Access the Amber Book for 60 days for just $99.
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AIA Virginia Foundation
Tax-deductible donations can now be made for the AIA Virginia Prize, as well as the Amber Book and multiple scholarships.
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EDI Resources
Black to the Drawing Board is an educational platform exploring architecture, design justice, and the experiences of Black students and professionals in the built environment. Hosted by Daya Irene Taylor, Ph.D., AIA, NOMA—licensed architect, educator, and policy scholar.
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