Category: VSAIA News

Launching into 2025
As we step into 2025, I am filled with hope and enthusiasm for the year ahead. Architects and designers, by our very nature, are optimists. Every project we undertake embodies the belief that we can create something better, more meaningful, and more enduring.
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Art of Practice Registration Now Open
The biennial Art of Practice conference will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Tower Club Tysons Corner. Get your ticket(s) now!
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The Political Outlook in Virginia and DC
This week the 2025 Virginia General Assembly began in earnest, having been delayed, as many of you know all too well, by the issues with the water supply in and around Richmond.
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2024 By the Numbers
Take a look at what we accomplished together in 2024.
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It’s Time to Renew Your Membership
Your 2025 dues payments are due today. You can quickly and easily confirm your renewal, renew online or via phone by (800) 242-3837 (select option 2). And remember, you can always take this task off your plate for the future by setting up an annual auto-renewal.

AIA Virginia Prize
The 2025 competition takes place over the January 31 weekend. Faculty at Virginia Tech WAAC are finalizing the brief for the students of UVA, Virginia Tech, WAAC, Hampton, JMU, and William & Mary.
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Emerging Leaders in Architecture
The 2025 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture launched their year of leadership development sessions last week. Meet these exceptional young leaders.
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ELA Scholarship Awarded
The R. Corey Clayborne, FAIA Scholarship has been awarded to a member of the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Amber Book
Ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers Associate AIA members a discounted 60-day Amber Book subscription.
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Meet the 2025 Board of Directors
Led by President, Meagan Jancy, AIA, these volunteers are ready to accomplish many goals for 2025.
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2025 AIA National Photography Competition
The AIA National Photography Competition is open to AIA Members, Registered Architects, and Architecture Students of Accredited Universities and the top photographs will receive CASH PRIZES. All recognized photographs of the competition will be promoted by our media sponsor Architecture Record Magazine and will also be displayed at the Architecture Record booth at the upcoming AIA25 Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington, D.C. More information and entry details can be found on the AIA St. Louis website using the following link – https://www.aia-stlouis.org/page/PhotoCompetition

Dues Installment Option
The Dues Installment Program from AIA is no longer available. However, as an alternative, AIA is offering an offline solution in the interim for members who wish to pay their 2025 dues in installments. This flexible option allows members to divide their payment into two equal installments of 50%, with no service fee. Members interested in this option can contact the Member Support Center at (800) 242-3837, option 2, or membersupport@aia.org.

PAC opt-out
If you would like to opt-out of contributing to the AIA Virginia PAC with your 2025 dues payment, click here>>

Upcoming Educational Opportunities:
www.aiava.org/events

50 Things in 2024
AIA Virginia President Kelly Callahan shares her final thoughts on 2024 and an impressive list of accomplishments.
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Procrastinator’s Series
Earn up to 8 more AIA LUs (7 HSW) before December 31st when you attend these lunchtime webinars in December.
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It’s Time to Renew Your Membership
AIA National has sent out the 2025 dues invoices. You can quickly and easily renew online or by phone (800) 242-3837 (option 2). Remember, you can simplify this process by setting up an annual auto-renewal.

Historic Resources Committee Trivia Mixer
Win prizes and have a great time when you join AIA Virginia’s Historic Resources Committee for our 3rd annual Virtual Trivia Mixer.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Art of Practice Conference
Save the date to come together with your colleagues to discuss the business of architecture at the Art of Practice conference which will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Northern Virginia.
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The Interactive Wall at ArchEx: Architecture and Adaptation
This year’s ArchEx, themed Adapt, featured an interactive wall that asked a profound question: “How will architecture adapt to future societal needs?”
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ArchEx 2024
View a gallery of images from Architecture Exchange East last month.
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Small Firm Exchange Update
As Virginia’s representative on the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx), I’m excited to share recent updates and resources tailored to small firm architects.
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Visions for Architecture
We gathered on the evening of November 7th to celebrate award-winning designs and exceptional peers and firms. View a gallery of images from the Visions for Architecture Gala.
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AIA Virginia Foundation
As you consider your end-of-year giving, we invite you to invest in the future through the new AIA Virginia Foundation.
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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.
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ELA Project Presentation
View the final project presentation and resources about affordable housing from the 2024 Emerging Leaders in Architecture class.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Did you attend ArchEx 2024?
Please take a moment to complete our ArchEx feedback survey.
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Voting at the Annual Meeting
During AIA Virginia’s Annual Meeting of the Membership on Nov. 6, 2024, the following officers were unanimously elected to serve on the 2025 Board.
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Amber Book
Ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers Associate AIA members a discounted 60-day Amber Book subscription.
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2024 PAC Award
Congratulations to AIA Central Virginia who won $1,000 for their chapter’s Architecture Week activities.
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Dues Installment Option
The Dues Installment Program from AIA was discontinued this fall and is no longer available. However, as an alternative, AIA is offering an offline solution in the interim for members who wish to pay their 2025 dues in installments. This flexible option allows members to divide their payment into two equal installments of 50%, with no service fee. Members interested in this option can contact the Member Support Center at (800) 242-3837, option 2, or membersupport@aia.org. For more details, please refer to the Flexible Installment FAQs.

PAC Opt Out
If you would like to opt out of contributing to the AIA Virginia PAC with your 2025 dues payment, click here>

Upcoming Educational Opportunities: www.aiava.org/events

Convene, Connect, and Celebrate
I am looking forward to the 2024 edition of ArchEx and Visions. I have registered for Architecture Exchange East and Visions.
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ELA Applications Close Soon
Do you know an exceptional young professional with leadership skills that should apply for the 2025 Emerging Leaders in Architecture class? Applications are due November 13th.
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ArchEx Registration Closing
You have 7 more days to register online for your annual convention, Architecture Exchange East.
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2024 PAC Award
And the 2024 AIA Virginia PAC award winner is…
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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The COTE Corner
Register for the Energy Modeling 3-part Virtual Workshop this Fall!
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Donations to The Amber Book
AIA Virginia offers associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book, an immersive, visually engaging ARE 5.0 exam preparation for only $99. Support our Associate members on their path to licensure with your support of this program.
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YAF Update
Read about the YAF Beyond Buildings Integrating Architecture and Policy webinar and the Young Architects Forum and College of Fellows Align Mentoring Program.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Annual Membership Meeting
Join us on November 6th at Noon for the annual membership meeting. You’ll be voting on the 2025 slate of officers and changes to the bylaws.
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Virginia Building Code News
Updates on the Virginia Code and the International Code Council Conference Expo & Hearings.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities>>

From the President’s Desk
This autumn, AIA Virginia is busy all around the Commonwealth and looking forward to seeing you soon.
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Design Awards Announced
We are pleased to announce the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Architecture. These awards celebrate projects no older than seven years that contribute to the built environment and are clear examples of thoughtful, engaging design.
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Early Bird Discount Ends in 2 days!
Save money on your ArchEx 2024 registration when you sign up by Friday.
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Policy Making in Action Webinar: Perspectives from Legislative Staff
Join us for this webinar TOMORROW!
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2021 VCC Significant Changes Event
Join us on October 17th in Alexandria for our final code event. There will be a lunch and Learn presentation of the recent 2021 VCC changes and then a panel discussion with Jonah Margarella, AIA, Florin Moldovan, MCP, and Paul Battaglia, EVP AIA Virginia.
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Northern Virginia Town Hall
Join AIA Virginia Leadership on October 3rd for a chance to socialize and discuss updates/highlights, opportunities to engage, programs and events, advocacy efforts and the PAC, state-level partners, and resources and items of local interest.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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News from the YAF
There are some fantastic opportunities on the horizon, especially for young architects and emerging professionals.
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ELA Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture.
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The R. Corey Clayborne, FAIA Scholarship
In 2022, AIA Virginia established a scholarship in Corey’s name to honor his dedication to emerging professionals and provide financial assistance to those interested in participating in the AIA Virginia Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA) program. You can now donate to this scholarship fund through the AIA Virginia Foundation.
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Visions for Architecture
Join us in celebrating our 2024 Honorees and Design Award Winners. Your 3-day ArchEx registration now includes your ticket to the big celebration!
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The COTE Corner
Register for the Energy Modeling 3-part Virtual Workshop this Fall! In addition, check out the national COTE newsletter by Michelle Amt.
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Annual Membership Meeting
Join us on November 6th at Noon for the annual membership meeting.
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PAC Competition Ends Soon
There is a tie at the top of the leaderboard for the PAC Giving Award. Give to the AIA Virginia PAC before October 11, 2024 for a chance to win $1,000 for your chapter.
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Historic Tour: Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Please join the Historic Resources Committee (HRC) in Lynchburg for a tour of the award-winning historical restoration of Poplar Forest.
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EDI Resources & Mental Health Month
The AIA Virginia Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Committee would like to share some resources with you and ask for your help in recognizing Mental Health Month.
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Save the Date for Resiliency Week 2025
Please save the date for AIA Virginia Resiliency Week 2025 taking place Monday, April 21-Friday, April 25, 2025.

Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $99.
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Meet the Fellows
Which Fellow from AIA Virginia is currently reading Comfortable with Uncertainty, by Pema Chödrön: 108 teachings on cultivating fearlessness and compassion?
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In Memoriam: Bob Boynton, FAIA
Robert A. (Bob) Boynton, FAIA passed away unexpectedly recently. At AIA Virginia our hearts are sad – but also grateful. Bob was an exceptionally active and impactful member of the AIA.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities:
www.aiava.org/events

Featured Job Listings
Dills Architects – Project Architect https://www.aiava.org/project-architect-dills-architects/
Dills Architects – Architectural Designer/Technician https://www.aiava.org/architectural-designer-technician-dills-architects/

AIA Membership and (UN)Retirement – What You Need to Know
As we approach membership renewal season, some of you may find yourself wondering what to do with your AIA membership if you are planning to retire in the coming months. Others may have already retired and find themselves needing to return to the workforce for one reason or another.
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Things You Can and Cannot Yet See
Much is happening at AIA Virginia.
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Keynote Speaker Announced: ArchEx ‘24
You are not going to want to miss our ArchEx keynote, Jeffrey Mansfield of MASS Design Group!
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2021 VCC Significant Changes Event
Join us in Alexandria for our fifth and final code lunch and learn presentation of the recent 2021 VCC changes and then a panel discussion with Jonah Margarella, AIA, Florin Moldovan, MCP, and Paul Battaglia, EVP, AIA Virginia.
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ELA Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture. Who will you encourage to apply? or step up and start your own application today!
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Charlottesville Town Hall
Join AIA Virginia Leadership on September 5th in Charlottesville for a chance to socialize and discuss updates/highlights, opportunities to engage, programs and events, advocacy efforts and the PAC, state-level partners, and items of local interest.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Overview of the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
Join the AIA Virginia Historic Resources Committee (HRC) and Carolyn Zemanian with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for a webinar presentation and Q&A to learn more about historic preservation tax credits.
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The COTE Corner
Join us for an Energy Modeling 3-part Virtual Workshop this Fall!
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PAC Award Update
There is no change at the top for the 2024 PAC Award Competition. But there is a tie for second! Give to the AIA Virginia PAC today and win $1,000 for your chapter.
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Historic Tour: The Villages at Staunton
Plan to join the AIA Virginia Historic Resources Committee (HRC) in Staunton, VA for a historic tour of The Villages of Staunton with Robin Miller.
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J.E.D.I. Resources & Mental Health Month
The AIA Virginia Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee would like to share some resources with you and ask for your help in recognizing Mental Health Month.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Colley Reappointed to APELSCIDLA
We are very happy to announce that Tim Colley, AIA was recently reappointed by the Governor to the APELSCIDLA Board.
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Historic Tour: Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Please join the AIA Virginia Historic Resources Committee (HRC) in Lynchburg, VA for a tour of the award-winning historical restoration of Poplar Forest.
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Mantra Inspired Furniture’s Unity Table Collection Wins Multiple Awards at NeoCon 2024
Mantra Inspired Furniture (Mantra IF), a leading commercial furniture manufacturing and design company based in Norfolk, Virginia, proudly announces that its Unity Table Collection has been awarded multiple prestigious awards at NeoCon 2024.
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Reserve Your Spot at WLS 2024!
Registration is now open for the 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit, taking place in Chicago this October 8-10.
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Announcing the Winners of VAxDesign
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design has announced the 2024 winners of their annual awards program that celebrates visionary thinking and patronage in the design fields that broaden recognition and appreciation for architecture and design throughout Virginia.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities:
www.aiava.org/events

Featured Job Listings
Senior Architect>>

A Midsummer’s Mission Focus
The relentless hot and dry pattern we’ve experienced through most of June and into July may have us feeling parched and petered out, but AIA Virginia members and staff continue to execute on our mission.
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Explore Your Passions
Did you know that AIA Virginia depends on 36 advisory council and committee volunteers each year to accomplish our strategic goals?
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Registration Opening Soon
Join us for the 37th Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) annual conference where we delve into the transformative theme of “Adapt” in architecture.
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PAC Award Update
There is no change at the top for the 2024 PAC Award Competition. Who’s going to step up to challenge AIA Blue Ridge? Give to the AIA Virginia PAC today!
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Associated Thoughts: Balancing Acts
As I sit inside, blissfully cooled by the air conditioner, I find myself thinking about the balancing acts we make in life. There’s the constant work-life balance that seems to ebb and flow with project deadlines and summer vacations.
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Meet the 2024 Design Awards Jury
The 2024 Design Awards jury includes chair, Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, Craig Hartman, FAIA, Curtis Clay, AIA, Paul Woolford, FAIA, and Bill Leddy, FAIA.
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2021 VCC Significant Changes Events
Join us on August 21st in Virginia Beach for our fourth lunch and learn presentation of the recent 2021 VCC changes and then a panel discussion with Jonah Margarella, AIA, Florin Moldovan, MCP, and Paul Battaglia, AIA, EVP, AIA Virginia.
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Updates from the Roundtables
The Firm Size and Career Stage roundtables met virtually last month. Read about what was discussed and plan to join us when we meet next in person at ArchEx, Nov. 6-8 in Richmond.
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J.E.D.I. Resources & Mental Health Month
The AIA Virginia Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee would like to share some resources with you and ask for your help in recognizing Mental Health Month.
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From the SFx (Small Firms Exchange)
Great gathering of colleagues from around the country at the AIA National Convention in June. The first time many of us met in person (our meetings are virtual). Our ex-chairperson was shorter than I expected, and I was taller than most expected 🙂
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Young Architects Forum latest issue>> YAF Now YA Know
National Associates Committee latest issue >> NAC NewsBites

The COTE Corner
The AIA Virginia Committee on the Environment has been awarded the $1000 Knowledge Community Grant from AIA Virginia! More>>
On June 26, AIA Blue Ridge in part with AIA Virginia COTE organized a building tour to promote and showcase achievements in sustainable design to local and state elected officials in Virginia.
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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.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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KC Grant Awarded
The AIA Virginia Member Services Advisory Council has awarded the $1,000 Knowledge Community Grant for 2024.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? Only 5 subscriptions remain. AIA Virginia offers associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $99.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
AIA Virginia events calendar: More>>
Check out the statewide events calendar here: More>>

Featured Job Listings
WPA – Project Manager https://www.aiava.org/project-manager/
WPA – Architect II/III https://www.aiava.org/architect-ii-iii/

A Quick Trip Through the Annual Conference
Good tired is how I felt right after AIA24. Like all substantial events, I enjoyed both the content and the connections.
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Design Awards Entries Due Next Week
Be sure to submit your entries before 5 p.m. June 28th.
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Career Stage Roundtables
Meet with your colleagues and share thoughts on the issues of today. Free. Registration required. 1.5 LUs June 27th
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ArchEx 2024: Save the Date & NEW LOCATION
AIA Virginia’s Architecture Exchange East 2024 will be held on Wednesday, November 6 through Friday, November 8, 2024, in Richmond at a NEW location.
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The COTE Corner
VA COTE is amplifying resources and sharing the great sustainable work by AIA Virginia members.
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Slate Roofing and Maintenance Repair Webinar
Join the Historic Resources Committee (HRC) and Nick Price with Stevens Roofing Corp. on Wednesday, June 26 to learn how to repair and maintain slate roofs.
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2021 VCC Significant Changes Events
Join AIA Virginia for Lunch and Learn presentations of the recent 2021 VCC changes followed by a panel discussion with Jonah Margarella, AIA, Florin Moldovan, MCP, and Paul Battaglia, EVP AIA Virginia.
July 9 in Richmond>>
August 21 in Coastal Virginia>>

Happy Summer, Licensure Candidates!
Hopefully, many of you are settling into your summer internships, working through your onboarding activities, and getting to know your teams.
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PAC Award Update
The AIA Virginia PAC is one of the sharpest tools in our advocacy toolkit. The AIA Virginia PAC Award celebrates the engagement and commitment of a local AIA component that supports the advancement and mission of the PAC. See who’s in the lead for 2024.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia has 8 more discounted 60-day subscriptions to the Amber Book for associate members.
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Findley Elected Chair
On June 4, Dennis Findley, AIA, was elected Chair of the Virginia Board of People with Disabilities, the state’s largest board.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
AIA Virginia events calendar: https://www.aiava.org/events/
Check out the statewide events calendar here: https://inform-magazine.com/events/

Featured Job Listings
VMDO – Project Manager Higher Education https://www.aiava.org/project-manager-higher-education/
Solex – Architect https://www.aiava.org/architect-at-solex-architecture/

From the President’s Desk
Happy May! As the blossoms yield to breezes and the forest canopy emerges, first fruits appear on the vines, and fish abound in rivers and the bay, I’m grateful for the cycles, seasons, and abundance of our Virginia mountains, valleys, and coastal areas.
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Virtual Meetings of the Roundtables
Meet with your colleagues and share your thoughts on the issues of today. Free. Registration required. 1.5 LUs pending.
Join us June 13th for the Firm Size Roundtables Register>>
and June 27th for the Career Stage Roundtables Register>>

Design Forum Reflections
The places we gather shape us. Just over a month ago, over two hundred of us grabbed our fancier clothes, empty notebooks, and perhaps a design-y friend or two and raced to Richmond’s Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) for AIA Virginia’s bi-annual Design Forum.
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PAC Award Competition Launches for 2024
The AIA Virginia PAC is one of the sharpest tools in our advocacy toolkit. The AIA Virginia PAC Award celebrates the engagement and commitment of a local AIA component that supports the advancement and mission of the PAC. Make your donation today and your chapter could win $1,000!
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Meet the 2024 ELA Class
We asked members of the ELA class of 2024 the same five questions. Get to know them better by seeing their inspiring answers.
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Design Awards Jury Chair
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce that Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, Principal and Design Leader at Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects in San Francisco, California will chair the 2024 AIA Virginia Design Awards Jury.
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The COTE Corner
VA COTE is amplifying resources and sharing the great sustainable work by AIA Virginia members. More>>

Meet the 2024 Honors Committee
Remember to nominate your colleagues, organizations, firms, and projects for an award in AIA Virginia’s 2024 Honors Awards program.
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Knowledge Community Grants
AIA Virginia is awarding one, $1,000 grant to a knowledge community making an impact throughout the Commonwealth. Apply before May 31, 2024.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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From the Small Firm Exchange
Read the latest All Call Summary from the AIA Small Firm Exchange.
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The 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit Call for Proposals is Open
AIA invites you to submit a proposal for a WLS session, hosted this year in Chicago, October 8–10. This year’s theme explores building resilience and how the lens of intersectionality can help us uncover the skills needed for impactful change. The Call for Proposals opens May 6 and closes June 14.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $99.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
AIA Virginia events calendar: https://www.aiava.org/events/
Check out the statewide events calendar here: https://inform-magazine.com/events/

An Advocacy Coda: Lessons Learned
Recently, and more than once, I was asked what lessons I had learned through the experience of our advocacy efforts during the recent General Assembly session. Excellent questions should not remain unanswered.
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Register by Thursday at 5 p.m. for Code Event
Join us in Roanoke on April 25th for a Lunch and Learn presentation of the recent 2021 VCC changes and then a panel discussion with Jonah Margarella, AIA, Florin Moldovan, MCP, and Tommy Hahn, local Building Commissioner.
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Resiliency Week is Next Week
Join AIA Virginia for an exploration of resiliency in the built environment and discover why investing in resilient solutions can help protect us all – on zoom from Monday, April 22-Friday, April 26, noon-1 p.m.
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Call for Entries: Design Awards
Entries to the 2024 Design Awards program are now being accepted. AIA Virginia’s Awards for Excellence in Architecture (also known as the Design Awards) recognize outstanding design, built and unbuilt, from the past seven years. The program is juried by a team of esteemed practitioners from outside of the region.
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Call for Nominations: AIA Virginia Honors
Do you have a colleague who deserves recognition? Is there a firm with a great culture that consistently produces incredible work? Is there a building that has captured your heart? Consider nominating them for an award in AIA Virginia’s 2024 Honors Awards program.
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Advocacy Update: at (very close to) the End of the General Assembly Session
Some rapid-fire updates on advocacy efforts…
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Associated Thoughts: A Reflection on Craft and Design Forum XVI
A few weeks ago, AIA Virginia and their Design Committee hosted the Design Forum XVI, focusing on [Un]Certainty: Reflections on Craft at the Cyber Frontier. The event and accompanying discussions were both humbling and thought-provoking.
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2024 AIA Virginia Prize Winners Announced
During the first weekend of February, students across the Commonwealth participated in the 2024 Virginia Prize. See who took the top prize this year.
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ArchEx 2024 Call for Presentations Closes April 30th!
Architecture Exchange East is the annual thought-leadership conference and expo bringing together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers!
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Knowledge Community Grants
AIA Virginia is awarding one, $1,000 grant to a knowledge community making an impact throughout the Commonwealth. Apply before May 31, 2024.
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Fellows Fête 2024
Take a look at the celebration at Barboursville last month that welcomed our 4 newest Fellows.
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Save the Date for a COTE webinar
The AIA Virginia Committee on the Environment will be holding a webinar on May 14th. More information is coming soon! Check out what else they have planned for 2024.
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An Update from the AIA Strategic Council
Representative Robert Easter, FAIA, NOMAC shares an update from the AIA Strategic Council.
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ACE Virginia Forum: Keys to the Virginia Building Code
Join AEC Virginia on May 8th from 1:30-4:00 p.m. in Richmond to hear from local government building officials about concerns/issues with implementing the building code. Bring your questions! This event will help the AEC industry build relationships with building officials and offer networking with peers and colleagues.
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Virginia’s Secretary of the Commonwealth, Kelly Gee, encourages us to consider applying to be a Gubernatorial appointment to one of 320 boards that serve specific roles for the state. Three boards have openings reserved specifically for architects to start July 1, 2024!
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $99.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
AIA Virginia events calendar: https://www.aiava.org/events/
Check out the statewide events calendar here: https://inform-magazine.com/events/

All of This in Our First 60 Days
In my first 60 days as President, together with the board of directors, state and local component leaders, and the staff of AIA Virginia, I’m delighted that we’ve already taken steps to achieve our top goals for 2024.
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Registration Closes March 22nd for the Virginia Design Forum XVI!
The 16th Virginia Design Forum will be held on Friday, April 5-Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU in Richmond.
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A Call for Service – and a Zoom Session on Gubernatorial Appointments with Secretary Gee
If you would like to know more about the opportunities, the eligibility requirements, and the application process, join us for this virtual session.
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Amt, Ford, Price, and Wardell Elevated to Fellowship
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating four AIA members from AIA Virginia to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
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2021 VCC Significant Changes
Join us on April 25th for an in-person look at and panel discussion about the changes to the 2021 Virginia Construction Code. Earn 2 LU|HSW pending.
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Advocacy Update; the Virginia General Assembly
It ain’t over ‘til it’s over. And we still have eggs, rather than chickens – with one exception. But the soprano is beginning to hum her scales.
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ArchEx 2024 Call for Presentations
Architecture Exchange East is the annual thought-leadership conference and expo bringing together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers!
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Small Firm Exchange
The latest SFX All Call was on “How to leverage your small firm’s technology and creativity using AI (for renderings and presentations to clients).” See the notes and view the video here>>

Advocacy Update; Hill Day in DC
Our efforts in the Commonwealth were complemented by our work in DC.
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The COTE Corner
See what the AIA Virginia Committee on the Environment (COTE) is planning for an engaging and impactful 2024.
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Resiliency Week 2024 – Save the dates!
Join AIA Virginia for an exploration of resiliency in the built environment and discover why investing in resilient solutions can help protect us all – from Monday, April 22-Friday, April 26.
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Historic Resources Committee
HRC is planning to do 5 tours and 2 webinars throughout the year with a Craftsperson’s Crawl at ArchEx in November and ending the year with the traditional HRC Trivia night in December.
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Welcome These New Members
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A Review of the Recent Changes to the ARE 5.0
Virginia licensing advisor, Gina Robinson, AIA, shares a quick review of the small changes NCARB is making.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Tri-State AIA Virtual Small Firm Symposium + Your Firm: A Perfect Combination
Join this virtual 2024 Small Firm Symposium covering firm transition, strategic visibility, AI, and business development.
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The 2024 AIA Virginia Prize Jury Announced
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce the jury for the 2024 AIA Virginia Prize.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $99.
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AIA Virginia events calendar: https://www.aiava.org/events/
Check out the statewide events calendar here: https://inform-magazine.com/events/

AIAISC’24 – AIA International Spring Conference
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March 14-16, 2024
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