Fast and Furious February!
I know, February is the shortest month of the year, but it certainly felt like a whirlwind for AIA Virginia.
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Register for Design Forum XVII
Tickets are going fast for Design Forum XVII, where you’ll 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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ArchEx 2026 Call for Presentations
It’s time to submit your presentations for ArchEx 2026, November 4-6, 2026, in Richmond. The theme is Threshold, and presentations are due by April 30th.
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Steel School and Mill Tour
Join us on March 24th for an overview of the steel production process and tour of the Gerdau Steel Mill. Earn 4 AIA LU | HSW credits.
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179D and R&D Tax Credits
Section 179D has operated as intended and continues to reflect long-standing bipartisan support for incentivizing energy-efficient building design. Despite that successful impact, the program is now in danger, and the proposed sunset is nigh.
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VA COTE + USGBC Building Tour: Harvesting the Elements: How the Nature Conservancy Harnessed the Sun, Water, and Plants
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. Our April tour will be at the Nature Conservancy in Arlington, VA.
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J.E.D.I. Spotlight: Work Program Architects
See how firms can implement more equitable, human-centered practices.
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VA COTE + USGBC Building Tour: Highland Springs High School: Built for Performance
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. Our next tour will be Highland Spring High School in Richmond, VA.
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EDI Resources
This month, the AIA Virginia J.E.D.I. Committee encourages you to learn more about Ramadan.
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AIA Leadership Summit and Hill Day
Sincere gratitude to those who attended the AIA Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., this past February. View some pics from our visit to Capitol Hill.
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2026 AIA Virginia Prize Jury Announced
Meet the Jury for the student competition that challenged students to create a Third Space in Bridgewater, Virginia.
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Historic Tour: Tangier Island History and Architecture Tour
Visit the island of Tangier, Virginia, with AIA Virginia’s Historic Resources Committee to learn about the community’s long history and insights about its built environment.
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Save the Date: AIA Virginia COTE Sustainability Summit – May 28th
From Vision to Action: The AIA VA COTE 2026 Sustainability Summit is a full-day event designed to spark inspiration, elevate practitioners’ insights, and generate tangible next steps for the profession.
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Designing the Future: Introducing James Madison University’s Architectural Design Program
James Madison University’s Architectural Design (ARCD) program is steadily emerging as a distinctive presence within Virginia’s architectural education landscape.
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Member Roundtables
Read about what your peers talked about at the recent Firm-Size, Non-Traditional, and Career Stage member roundtables.
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Welcome New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia. We’ve also included the new Emeritus members.
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February YAF Newsletter
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Update from the Strategic Council
Representative Shawn Mulligan, AIA, shares updates from the study groups who are actively researching the challenges, insights, best practices, and opportunities shaping the future of our profession. Study groups are focused on: Housing, Neuroarchitecture, Practice, Regenerative Design, and Value.
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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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From AIA
Join the Women in Architecture and Design Committee Network
The Women in Architecture and Design Committee Network is a new online community for women and allies in architecture and design who want to connect, share resources, and learn from one another. Designed for those leading, supporting, or building WIA/WID committees, the network offers guidance on leadership, engagement, programming, funding, and long-term sustainability. Interested in joining? Complete the join request form. For questions or more information, reach out to Kirsten Swanson.