Thank you to all who attended Architecture Exchange East 2024!
Photos courtesy of Yuzhu Zheng Photography.
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Mansfield Keynote Speaker at ArchEx ’24
Jeffrey Yasuo Mansfield is a principal at MASS Design Group, where he works on a portfolio of projects that uplift lived experience and cultural memory. Jeffrey was named the 2023 Lifchez Visiting Professor of Practice in Social Justice at the University of California-Berkeley and the 2023 Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture at the University of Oklahoma. He has taught design studios at the University of California-Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Jeffrey is also an inaugural recipient of the Ford and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Disability Futures fellowship and is a former John W. Kluge Fellow at the Library of Congress. Jeffrey co-authored The Architecture of Health, published by Cooper Hewitt and co-edited MASS Design Group’s first Monograph, Justice is Beauty. Jeffrey received his A.B. in Architecture at Princeton University and M.Arch at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has been deaf since birth.
We are thrilled to have Jeffrey join us at ArchEx this year and give our members a keynote presentation exploring how lessons from Deafness and Disability can inform the design of spaces that promote cultural belonging.
Online Registration is now closed. You can register onsite starting November 6th at the Richmond Marriott.
Registration Open for ArchEx 2024!
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!
Online registration is now closed. Register onsite starting November 6, 2024.
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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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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That’s a Wrap: ArchEx 2023
The profession gathered November 1-3 in Richmond for our annual convention, Architecture Exchange East. Photos by Dan Currier and Cathy Guske.
Join Us For ArchEx 2023
Registration is now open for the largest annual gathering of architects and design professionals in the mid-Atlantic: Architecture Exchange East 2023. We are excited to reconvene in person this year and we’ve built in plenty of opportunities to (re)connect with your colleagues!
ArchEx 2023 features carefully curated roundtables, educational sessions, tours, engaging special events, and vendors in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall — all organized around our theme of Collaboration & Connectivity.
We’ve focused on creating interactive experiences with opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing and hands-on learning.
Online Registration>> now closed. You can register onsite Nov. 1-3, 2023
We hope you’re as excited as we are to come back together for this annual (re)union of the profession!
Hotel block at the Marriott Downtown
ArchEx 2023: Save the Dates
Join us in Richmond this November.
Mark your calendar for Nov. 1-3, 2023! Reconnect with your industry peers and forge new relationships at Architecture Exchange East. Get inspired by new work, emerging research, and the latest technologies.
Visions for Architecture 2023 will be held on Thursday, November 2nd at the Hippodrome in Richmond. A cocktail social will follow the awards celebration.
Sponsorships available
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ArchEx ’23: Call for Presentations
Architecture Exchange East is bringing together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers for AIA Virginia’s annual reunion of the profession. And, we think you should have a seat at the table (or lectern, as the case may be). We’re seeking polished presenters as well as fresh voices to share their research and expertise at ArchEx ‘23 in person in Richmond on Nov. 1–3, 2023.
We really value sessions that encourage conversation, connections, and collaborative learning. Think workshops, roundtables, tours, and interactive panels. Many of our session slots will be 60 minutes, but we’ll also reserve longer time slots for more in-depth explorations. All confirmed speakers will receive a 50% discount on conference registration.
Help us design the best ArchEx experience yet — submit a proposal.
Deadline is April 14. The proposal form is below.
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. Here are a few highlights from the program.
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