ArchEx is AIA Virginia’s annual conference. This year, it takes place (mostly) virtually from Nov. 1–5, 2021. The program is curated to bring together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers to explore a broad theme.

In 2021, we’ll consider consequences — both intentional and unintentional. Design sometimes follows unexpected paths. Like cracks in the sidewalk, the built environment blooms in surprising ways with unexpected actors, leading us to new horizons. This year’s program features designs and designers responding with innovation, synthesis, and perhaps even a lesson or two from the undesigned constraints around us.

AGENDA

Monday, Nov. 1 [VIRTUAL]

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Women in Design @ Architecture Exchange East
[3.5 AIA LU]
Free  with a suggested donation to AIA Virginia’s Hampton University Scholarship Fund Campaign. Donate online or text GIVE or DONATE to (202) 410-2150

4-5 p.m.
Emerging Leaders in Architecture @ Architecture Exchange East
[1.0 AIA LU]
Free  with a suggested donation to AIA Virginia’s Hampton University Scholarship Fund Campaign. Donate online or text GIVE or DONATE to (202) 410-2150

Wednesday, Nov. 3 [VIRTUAL]

1-2 p.m.
Keynote Address: Jonathan Moody, AIA
[1.0 AIA LU | HSW]

2:15-3:15 p.m.
Speed Networking
[1.0 AIA LU]
Free. Four $100 prizes will be given away to Speed Networking attendees.

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Keynote Address: Zena Howard, FAIA
[1.0 AIA LU]

4:45-6 p.m.
AIA Virginia’s Annual Meeting of the Membership

Free.

Thursday, Nov. 4 [VIRTUAL]

3-5:15 p.m.
Making Space: Designing for Inclusion
[2.0 AIA LU | HSW]
featuring Chris Downey, AIA, Magda Mostafa, Derrick Behm-Josa, and Janice Majewski.

Friday, Nov. 5 [HYBRID]

4-5 p.m.
Keynote Address: Marlon Blackwell, FAIA
[1.0 AIA LU]
Join in person at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or online. (See below for in person or online ticket pricing)

5:15-6:30 p.m.
Visions for Architecture

Join in person at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or online. (See below for in person or online ticket pricing)
A cocktail hour follows the award ceremony during the live event.


*** Proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is required to attend in person. Masks will be required at all times, except while eating and drinking. ***

TICKET PRICES

AIA Members: $50 per day (virtual) | $125 (in person – Friday only)

Assoc. AIA Members: $25 per day (virtual) | $100 (in person – Friday only)

Non-members: $75 per day (virtual) | $150 (in person – Friday only)

Students: Free (virtual) | $100 (in person – Friday only )

Free Programs

Women in Design @ Architecture Exchange East
Emerging Leaders in Architecture @ Architecture Exchange East
Speed Networking
AIA Virginia’s Annual Meeting of the Membership
Visions for Architecture (Online Only)

Please consider making donation to AIA Virginia’s Hampton University Scholarship Fund Campaign. Donate online or text GIVE or DONATE to (202) 410-2150

LODGING

Consider these nearby hotels for lodging:

The Graduate Richmond

Quirk Richmond

The Jefferson Hotel

Lindon Row Inn

SPONSORS

Please join us in thanking our generous sponsors!