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Historic Tour: Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
The COTE Corner
The Energy Modeling Deciphered for Architects 3-Part Virtual Workshop was a great event. To watch/rewatch the recordings of these sessions, please visit our AIA Virginia YouTube Channel here or click the links below:
October 9: Great Design – Climate, Daylighting and Comfort
October 23: Energy Modeling Basics
November 21: Optimizing Energy Models
In the three-part workshop, sustainability experts focused on the basics of what architects need to know to integrate successful energy modeling into their practices. Various types of modeling systems were discussed as well as how to decipher the layers of data needed to successfully complete a sustainable project.
Read the national COTE newsletter by Chair, Michelle Amt here.
MONTHLY VA COTE CALLS: Do you want to join a VA COTE monthly call!? The committee meets the third Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:00pm and would love for you to participate. Please use this link to join!
The Villages at Staunton Historic Tour
2021 VCC Significant Changes Event (NoVA)
Overview of the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Webinar
Registration Opens Tuesday, September 3!
Join us for the 37th Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) annual conference where we delve into the transformative theme of “Adapt” in architecture. As society evolves, so must our approach to design, sustainability, and the integration of diverse perspectives. The ability of architects and architecture to adapt and innovate is more crucial than ever and this year’s conference promises valuable insights, networking opportunities, and collaborative discussions to improve the quality of the built environment.
AIA Virginia’s annual Architecture Exchange East will take place at the Richmond Marriott in Richmond, VA this November 6-8, 2024!
Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) is AIA Virginia’s annual signature educational event which brings together architects and designers to deliver a highly-curated program of educational sessions. The event features an exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services from vendors, suppliers, and consultants. Attendees can earn all or most of the 18 required continuing education credits over the course of the two and a half day program. It also serves as the largest annual networking event for Virginia-based architects and allows architects and educators to share their research and case studies.
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2024 Tabletop & Networking OPPORTUNITIES
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Secure your tabletop and networking package early! Space is limited to 38 Sponsors.
Live engagement is more important than ever.
ArchEx sponsors will have an unparalleled opportunity to connect with Virginia architects through personal engagement during this 2-day event. Our refreshing, new approach provides the ability to problem solve side-by-side with architects, immersing your sales team in ongoing facilitated workshop discussions, breakout sessions, tours, group dining, social gatherings, and multiple celebrations.
This is an opportunity to TRULY engage! Need more information? Contact: Jody Cranford, Sponsorship and Advertising Consultant, jcranford@aiava.org
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The Resilient Design Collaborative (RDC)
The RDC encourages and assists the AEC (architectural-engineering-construction) industry in designing and building high-performance resilient facilities that save money, improve people’s lives, and ensure a sustainable future.
The RDC was conceived in late 2023 by Virginia Architect, Steve Sunderman, because it seemed that there was plenty of “talking the talk”, but not much “walking the walk” concerning resilient design strategies for new architectural projects. So, with assistance from the AIA Virginia and ARISE-US organizations, the RDC was formed to advise and assist architects, engineers, and others in identifying project hazard risks and implementing effective resilient design strategies for their actual projects. To date, this effort has been all volunteer-based.
The Problem: There is no greater blow to sustainability than destruction. Climate change is real and significantly increasing natural hazards, damaging and destroying our built environment and way of life. We cannot afford to keep designing and building the same as we did in the past.
The Solution: The AEC industry must create resilient infrastructure so our communities can be sustainable places to live, work and thrive for this and future generations.
The RDC meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern time with participants nationwide sharing their sustainable and resilient performative expertise.
The RDC will make a positive impact on our communities as well as the entire planet for generations.
- RDC VISION: All building projects are designed to create resilient and sustainable communities.
- RDC MISSION: Work collaboratively with the building design and construction community to promote and create sustainably resilient projects that resist, absorb, recover from, or successfully adapt to manmade and natural hazards.
- Action Plan 1: Organize a group of architects and others to meet virtually and, when needed, in person, to discuss means and methods to implement appropriate resilient design strategies for their actual projects.
- Action Plan 2: Create a library of resilient design Case Studies for others to reference as examples to influence their project design efforts.
- Action Plan 3: Create a network of AEC professionals nationwide to collaborate and create resilient facilities for this and future generations.
Please contact Steve Sunderman if you would like to learn more about our mission and how you too can help us advance resilient design strategies for more sustainable communities.