The Next Steps
Now that our bills proposing an Alternate Path to the Education Requirements pursuant to architectural registration have passed, we are ready for the next steps.
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Call for Nominations: Honors
Do you have a colleague or a friend of the industry 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 AIA Virginia Honor.
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LAB Program Applications Closing
Time is running out! Apply by Friday, April 18 for the Leaders in Architecture & Business (LAB) program.
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AIA Virginia Prize Awarded
The brief for this year’s Virginia Prize, written by faculty from Virginia Tech’s Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (the WAAC), afforded students the opportunity to design a public toilet for the local municipality of Alexandria, Virginia in the vicinity of the King Street Metro Station.
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Architecture Month Trivia – Win up to $75
Join AIA Virginia for Virtual Architecture Month Trivia on Wednesday, April 23, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Call for Entries: Design Awards
Entries to the 2025 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.
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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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Gubernatorial Appointments to APELSCIDLA and the AARB
AIA Virginia is incredibly proud of how its members live into the mission of being a citizen architect. For those wanting to serve, there are gubernatorial appointments available for terms commencing 1 July 2025.
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Launching AIA Virginia’s SME Portal
In response to a desire that has been emerging in several pockets of our organization, we are launching a portal through which members can indicate and self-report their interest and expertise in a wide range of subjects.
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Testing Architectural Ideas: Competitions and the “Living Ruins”
Irem Sezer, Alp Esassolak, and Bilgehan Duman recently received an honorable mention in the Living Ruins competition.
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EDI Resources
AIA National has a clear stance supporting equity and inclusion that our own J.E.D.I. Committee
supports, and we encourage firms to read about this and more on our resources page.
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ArchEx 2025 Call for Presentations
Architecture Exchange East will be held in Richmond on November 5-7, 2025. To be considered for this year’s program, submit your presentations by April 30!
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Associated Thoughts – Post Project Blues
Associate Director, Ashleigh Walker, asks at the end of a long project, “Is it weird to feel a little sad that the process is over?”
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Young Architect Forum – Now Ya Know
The Knowledge Focus Group is pleased to release the April issue of Now YA Know newsletter.
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Newly Licensed
We all understand the dedication and effort required to study for and pass the ARE. Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Resiliency Week 2025 is Coming Soon
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, May 19- Friday, May 23.
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Reflections on Art of Practice: The Future of Work
Last month’s Art of Practice brought together a vibrant cross-section of the profession—firm leaders, emerging leaders, architects who work for contractors, and owner’s representatives—for a day that felt both timely and timeless.
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AIA YAF Connection: Accelerating Leadership
Young architects and professionals in the field must work and climb the ladder to the top of the field. See how to navigate the profession, excel in leadership positions, and further your career with anecdotes and advice from practicing young professionals.
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2025 Fellows Fête
March 29th, 45 Fellows, guests, and sponsors celebrated with a dinner and a weekend of events at Virginia Beach.
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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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AIAU: Demystifying the FAIA: Your Path to Fellowship
This course provides architects with a comprehensive understanding of the Fellowship application process. Hear from the Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows and a recent Jury of Fellows chair on how to craft a successful application. Discover the key dos and don’ts of the process, along with valuable insider tips to help navigate it more effectively. Join the live course on April 30.
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YAF Open Mic Night: Knowing Your Worth
Join us for an open and honest conversation about navigating your career as an architect. Whether you’re negotiating salary, building confidence, or defining your path, this discussion is for you. Come ready to listen, learn, and connect with peers who are on the same journey!
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New AIA Resources: Navigating External Forces in the AEC Sector
AIA provides members with an AEC Impact Areas Reference Tool to aid in Identifying Risks Related to External Policies, Regulations, and Market Forces.
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Building More Resilient Buildings and Communities
AIA Virginia Outreach Advisory Council has been planning the next Resiliency Week for May 19th- May 23rd and would like to highlight how VIA Design has learned to adapt to coastal flooding.
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