On June 26, AIA Blue Ridge hosted design professionals and elected officials for a collaborative building tour showcasing excellent sustainable design at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia. The LEED Silver research institute by AECOM serves as a new model for biomedical and behavioral science as part of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
This tour was organized in part with Virginia COTE to promote and showcase achievements in sustainable design to local and state elected officials in Virginia. If you have worked on a project that exemplifies sustainable design excellence and would like to organize a building tour please reach out to Delaney Ogden at dogden@aiava.org.
AIA Virginia COTE is awarded the AIA Virginia Knowledge Community Grant! This grant will support a three-part workshop on energy modeling tools, processes, and best practices in October 2024. This workshop will help members move their organizations towards meeting the 2030 Challenge goal of carbon neutral building by 2030.
This hybrid workshop will explore early-stage concept modeling as well as robust whole building energy modeling with virtual experts and in-person networking and knowledge sharing. Look for more information and registration soon!
The VA COTE Steering Committee sincerely thanks the AIA Virginia Member Services Advisory Council for the generous support!
Please save the dates for AIA Virginia’s annual Architecture Exchange East that 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 three-day program. It also serves as the largest annual networking event for Virginia-based architects. The event also allows architects and educators to share their research and case studies.
Registration will open after Labor Day 2024 and the hotel room block will be available after registration opens.
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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
Join VA COTE and AIA Blue Ridge for a building tour of the LEED v4 Silver certified Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia on June 26, 2024, 4-5 p.m. followed with a happy hour at Star Hill Brewery.
In July of 2020, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC opened adjacent to the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Connected to the medical school and research institute by an enclosed elevated walkway. This 140,000 square foot research institute serves as a new model for biomedical and behavioral science. FBRI is a LEED v4 Silver certified building in Roanoke, Virginia.
Location: Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24016
For additional information and to sign up, please click here.
