The Power of Imagination
In every challenge our communities face, architects have the opportunity to dream big and think boldly. More>>
Design Awards Deadline Next Friday
AIA Virginia’s Awards for Excellence in Architecture (also known as the Design Awards) recognize outstanding design, built and unbuilt, from the past seven years.
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Building Reuse and Decarbonization Webinar Series
The AIA Virginia Historic Resources Committee (HRC) and the AIA Virginia COTE have partnered and created a 4-part webinar series that brings together leading experts in architecture, interior design, sustainability, and electrical engineering.
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Historic Tour: Rosewell Ruins
Join the AIA Virginia Historic Resources Committee for a historic tour of the Rosewell Ruins in Gloucester, VA.
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Meet the Leaders in Architecture & Business (LAB) Class of 2025
AIA Virginia launched its first inaugural 2025 class of Leaders in Architecture & Business last month. Meet these exceptional leaders.
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Hugh C. Miller, FAIA Emeritus
Hugh C. Miller, 95, passed away peacefully May 12, 2025, at Bon Secours/St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA after a brief illness.
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Birthday Postcard Design Contest
The deadline is June 30! Here’s your chance to design the next AIA Virginia member birthday postcard. AIA Virginia will feature your design on the front of the birthday postcards sent to our members.
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Design to Win: €10K Prize Pool & Exhibition at ArchEx 2025
The Field Station invites participants to design a multidisciplinary campus within the Shenk Property, a secluded nature reserve along Virginia’s Severn River (USA). Surrounded by wetlands and woodlands, this site offers a unique opportunity to blend architecture with one of the East Coast’s most sensitive ecosystems.
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PAC Award Update
AIA Central Virginia is back in front in the 2025 AIA Virginia PAC Challenge. Donate today and your chapter could win $1,000.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Small Firm Exchange: Diplomacy Workshop
Join us on June 20th for lunch, followed by a Diplomacy Workshop, presented by Rachel Greshem, Senior Director, Professional Practice Programs, AIA. Bring your own lunch, get to know each other, and catch up. Rachel will then present, along with real-life case studies and role-play negotiations!
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SFx Update
Read a summary of the latest Small Firm Exchange All Call about how to design for a changing climate.
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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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COTE Corner
VA COTE Programming Interest Survey plus Building Reuse & Decarbonization Webinar Series – check it out!
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EDI Resources
Two new resources have been added. The Directory of Diverse Architects and Inclusive Framing Language Resource.
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Need to Renew your SAP certification?
Architects who are already SAP-trained but need to renew can do so at the CALOES link below, up to a year after they are required to renew.
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Subject Matter Experts
Help our advocacy efforts! Please take a moment to visit this portal where you can indicate and self-report your interest and expertise in a wide range of subjects.
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Amber Book
Ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers Associate AIA members a discounted 60-day Amber Book subscription.
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Featured Job Listings
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Enhanced Self-Service Options for Members
AIA is committed to enhancing My Account by adding features that simplify membership management for our members. Now you can request a status change directly through your My Account. If you have recently been licensed, please log in at me.aia.org to initiate the status change process. Members can also use My Account to download past transaction receipts for dues and purchases, manage autorenewal enrollment, and initiate chapter transfers. Please note that emeritus requests still require Chapter review & approval and cannot be processed through the portal.