The Only Not Only
It is not lost on me that I am the first African American to serve as the President of AIA Virginia. While I am extremely glad that it has never been a headline, a part of my introduction, or a justification for my holding the office, I do appreciate the historic significance of this opportunity.
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Battaglia Named New EVP
Paul Battaglia, AIA has been named the new Executive Vice President of AIA Virginia.
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Young Architect Forum Update
Carrie Parker, AIA updates us on the work of the YAF and asks “how is your firm working with emerging professionals?”
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Visions for Architecture 2022
The profession came together at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 4, 2022 to celebrate the AIA Virginia Honors Awards and Design Awards.
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Call for Content: Inform Magazine
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the upcoming Innovation Issue of Inform? Submit your education projects and other content suggestions to the editor. Content deadline: Dec. 16
Win Prizes and Glory: HRC Trivia Mixer
Join the Historic Resources Committee online on Dec. 13 at 5:30 for their second annual Trivia Mixer. Follow along as our hosts mix up a historic cocktail (or mocktail) recipe and then test your knowledge of the built environment.
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ArchEx 2022: It’s a Wrap
For 3 days in November, the profession came together at Architecture Exchange East 2022 to hear from designers who are (re)building their communities in innovative and impactful ways.
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ArchEx Credits and Survey
All credits for ArchEx have been reported to member transcripts. Please check your transcript for accuracy and let us know if you forgot to sign into any of your sessions. If you haven’t shared your feedback yet, please fill out this survey to let us know how we can improve next year.
AIA Central Virginia wins PAC award
For the second time in five years, AIA Central Virginia won AIA Virginia’s annual PAC Award and will be receiving $1,000 to spend during Architecture Week activities.
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2022 ELA Project Presentation
Did you miss the final project presentation from the 2022 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture at ArchEx last month? View it here>>
SAP Training Feb. 24
The next Safety Assessment Program training is scheduled for February 24, 2023. Be sure to sign-up if you need to receive or renew your certification to help in a time of need.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects, associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Dec. 8 @ noon: Maximizing Tile Installation Using Profiles
Earn 1 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 9 @ noon: Using High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) Compact Panels for Drained and Back-Ventilated Rainscreen Wall System
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 12 @ noon: Interior Non-Load Bearing Partitions
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 13 @ noon: Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 13 @ 5:30 p.m.: HRC Trivia Mixer
Earn 1.25 AIA LU|Elective
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Dec. 14 @ noon: Meeting LEED v4.1 Acoustical Requirements for Schools
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 15 @ noon: Structural Mulling for Fenestration
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Call for Volunteers
Join the Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) 2023 Advisory Group.
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Make Your Voice Heard
The 2024 draft Residential International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is now out for public comment.
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ICYMI: AIA Film Challenge
Did you see that Hanbury won the AIA Film Challenge this year? Congratulations! View the winning film More>>
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AIA Virginia PAC
If you want to opt out of giving to the AIA Virginia PAC from your 2023 dues payment, please click here.
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