Category: VSAIA News

2023 Advocacy Summit: a point of departure, not a destination
Members consistently rank advocacy, which is particularly appropriate to the state-level component, as a leading factor in determining the value of their membership. It gives us great pleasure to deliver that value.
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Art of Practice
Join us in Charlottesville on June 23rd for the Art of Practice Conference. Our focus will include assessing your readiness for and planning for times of economic stress, as well as considering the range of factors “stressing” our members and maintaining resilience. The firm-size roundtables will also convene as part of the conference. Limited seats remain!
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Meet the 2023 ELA Class
Get to know the members of the Emerging Leaders in Architecture class of 2023 a little bit better.
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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 2023 Honors Awards program.
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Support the PAC – Win Cash for Your Component
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. The Award is presented at Architecture Exchange East. AIA Central Virginia currently holds the trophy.
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Jury Selects 2023 AIA Virginia Prize Winner
Five architecture students have been selected as recipients of the 2023 AIA Virginia Prize. The jury named University of Virginia’s Lydia Cartwright as the competition’s overall winner of the $2,000 prize.
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There is still time on the Clock for the AIA 2030 Commitment
The latest climate data tells us that merely reducing carbon emissions is not enough. To make the biggest impact, we must all commit to net zero emissions by 2030. And since the built environment creates a staggering 40% of the world’s emissions, architects, engineers, and owners play a key role.
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Design Awards Jury Announced
A committee of esteemed architects chaired by Ray Calabro, FAIA, will judge the entries for AIA Virginia’s 2023 Awards for Excellence in Architecture. Joining Calabro on the jury are Jennifer Devlin-Herbert, FAIA; and Omar Gandhi, FRAAC.
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Update from the Small Firm Exchange (SFx)
Read about the recent work of the Small Firm Exchange from our representative Dan Zimmerman.
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Call for Entries: Design Awards
Entries to the 2023 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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Inform’s New “Member Voices” Feature Wants You!
Inform welcomes thought leadership from its members across the Commonwealth under the banner of “Member Voices.” Send us ideas, case studies, research, and best practices you want to share with others. Email Bill Richards by the deadline below to get started:
Decarbonization: By May 22

Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
Just a few licenses remain. AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Featured job postings
Hanbury – Senior Architect>>
Glave & Holmes – 3 open positions>>

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Check out the statewide events calendar here: https://inform-magazine.com/events/

Reach out to AIA Virginia
AIA Virginia is updating our phone system. To contact us, please call (804) 644-3041 and leave a message, email info@aiava.org, or reach out to a specific staff member using the mobile numbers in their email signatures.

Spring Is Upon Us
It’s a busy time at AIA Virginia and the components around the state. Everyone has been busy putting together great events and other opportunities for growth and participation.
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Art of Practice Registration Open
Join us in Charlottesville on June 23rd for the Art of Practice Conference. Our focus will include assessing your readiness for and planning for times of economic stress, as well as considering the range of factors “stressing” our members and maintaining resilience.
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Call for Entries: Design Awards
Entries to the 2023 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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Knowledge Community Grants
Started in 2022, AIA Virginia awards $2,000 a year to statewide knowledge communities to enhance reach and programming. The application deadline is April 28.
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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 2023 Honors Awards 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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ArchEx ’23: Call for Presentations
Last call for presenters and fresh voices to share their research and expertise at ArchEx ‘23 in person in Richmond on Nov. 1–3, 2023.
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AIAVA Prize Jury Announced
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce the jury for the 2023 AIA Virginia Prize. The competition — which took place over the weekend of Feb. 10-13 weekend —challenged students to design a house for two artists that will include their workshop and a public program in the form of an exhibition space and an educational space.
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2023 Fellows Fete
The Fellows got together in person again last month to celebrate the newly elevated members from Virginia Rob Reis, FAIA, and Ken Martin, FAIA.
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Advocacy Summit
Are you interested in actively participating in legislative, regulatory, or other advocacy activities? If so, please plan to attend the AIA Virginia Advocacy Summit on Friday 5 May in Richmond.
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Inform’s New “Member Voices” Feature Wants You!
Inform welcomes thought leadership from its members across the Commonwealth under the banner of “Member Voices.” Send us ideas, case studies, research, and best practices you want to share with others. Email Bill Richards by the deadlines below to get started:
Here are some topics to get you going:
Landscapes of remembrance: By April 24
Decarbonization: By May 22

Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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AEC Spring Conference in 2 Weeks
Speakers, presentations, and roundtables will address important issues such as leadership, business development, legislative advocacy, risk management, recruitment and retention, and the economic forecast for the industry.
Last chance to register>>

Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
Just a few licenses remain. AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Check out the statewide events calendar here>>

Reach out to AIA Virginia
AIA Virginia is updating our phone system. To contact us, please call (804) 644-3041 and leave a message, email info@aiava.org, or reach out to a specific staff member using the mobile numbers in their email signatures.

The Echoes of Whitney M Young, Jr.
On the 17th of February, during Black History Month, Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi sponsored Senate Joint Resolution 373 in which the General Assembly commends Robert L. Easter, FAIA for having received that award.
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Reis Elevated to Fellowship
AIA Virginia member, Rob Reis, FAIA has been elevated to Fellowship in the prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor.
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Advocacy Summit
Are you interested in actively participating in legislative, regulatory, or other advocacy activities? If so, please plan to attend the AIA Virginia Advocacy Summit on Friday 5 May in Richmond.
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The Art of Practice
Save the date for the biennial “Art of Practice” conference on Friday 23 June 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. This year’s event will focus on preparing for economic stress and maintaining resilience.
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What’s Happening at YAF
Young Architect Representative, Carrie Parker, shares updates including the Future Forward Grant and the retirement of NCARB’s rolling clock.
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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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ArchEx ’23: Call for Presentations
Last call for presenters and fresh voices to share their research and expertise at ArchEx ‘23 in person in Richmond on Nov. 1–3, 2023.
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Inform’s New “Member Voices” Feature Wants You!
Inform welcomes thought leadership from its members across the Commonwealth under the banner of “Member Voices.” Send us ideas, case studies, research, and best practices you want to share with others. Email Bill Richards by the deadlines below to get started:

Here are some topics to get you going:
Transportation and adaptation: By March 27
Landscapes of remembrance: By April 24
Decarbonization: By May 22

The General Assembly is (Almost) a Wrap
The Budget has not been resolved. The “Veto Session” is scheduled for 12 April. And the Governor could convene a special session. But many have already remarked that this General Assembly session was generally, and comparatively, “quiet”.
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The Fundamental Value of the Building Code
Architects are possessed of many skills and capabilities, amongst which we value technical expertise, including our command of the building code. We do well to consider not only what the code is now, but also how it might be, and the impact of potential revisions.
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Participate in an International Study on DEI
The International Union of Architects (UIA) is conducting a global study of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues within the architecture profession. Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey, which will provide valuable insight into DEI trends and practices in the United States.

Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Virginia Licensing Advisor
Are you interested in helping young EP’s through the licensure process? AIA Virginia is looking for a new Licensing Advisor to represent our members starting in July 2023.
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Knowledge Community Grants
Started in 2022, AIA Virginia awards $2,000 a year to statewide knowledge communities to enhance reach and programming. Applications now being accepted for 2023!
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AEC Spring Conference this April
Speakers, presentations, and roundtables will address important issues such as leadership, business development, legislative advocacy, risk management, recruitment and retention, and the economic forecast for the industry.
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Featured Job Posting: Gaines Group Architects
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Highlights from the February Board Meeting
Inclusivity is the theme of the brightest highlights from our most recent Board of Directors meeting.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Check out the statewide events calendar here>>

Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) is coming to Boston, September 14-16, 2023, and is looking for fresh, inspiring, and empowering content. This premier event brings together the industry’s largest network of diverse women who are breaking down barriers, making themselves visible, and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. The call for proposals is open! Submissions are due by April 7, 2023.
Learn more and submit here>>

Start Talking
If indeed “knowledge is our currency” then it’s time to start sharing that “knowledge” with others and those who are making important decisions that impact our lives, the ecology environment, the built environment, the human experience, and the very profession which we practice.
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Appreciation, Gratitude, and Applause
After more than fifteen years of dedicated service to AIA Virginia – no less than five thousand six hundred fifty-one days to be precise – Rhea George is moving on.
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SAP Training Feb. 24
Last Call! Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training provides you with the knowledge to provide evaluations of facilities and buildings in the aftermath of a disaster.
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ArchEx ’23: Call for Presentations
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.
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General Assembly and Advocacy Update
This work requires consistent action. It is never finished. It requires constant engagement, and education, at the local, state, and federal levels.
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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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AIA Virginia Prize Competition Launched
The 2023 AIA Virginia Prize competition kicked off the spring semester by offering students the opportunity to win a $2,000 prize. The brief was released on Friday, Feb. 10. Students at schools in Virginia with accredited architecture programs worked over the weekend to create a design solution by 9 a.m. the following Monday. Each school will send up to 10 entries to be juried at the state level.
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Knowledge Community Grants
Started in 2022, AIA Virginia awards $2,000 a year to statewide knowledge communities to enhance reach and programming. Applications are now being accepted for 2023!
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AEC Spring Conference this April
Speakers, presentations, and roundtables will address important issues such as leadership, business development, legislative advocacy, risk management, recruitment and retention, and the economic forecast for the industry.
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Featured Job Posting>> Glave & Holmes, Richmond, VA

Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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2030 Commitment reporting season is here!
As we enter 2023, we look to continue the program’s steady growth, with signatory firms now numbering almost 1,200, and further our reporting numbers to achieve a carbon-neutral built environment.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Feb. 24 @ 8:30 a.m.: Online Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) Training
Earn 6.5 AIA LU | HSW
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How Architecture can Combat Loneliness
On March 6, the Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community is hosting a course that will share an evidence-based framework to design for social connection, examine scalable strategies—some unexpected—that lead to social environments that promote meaningful connections. Earn 1.00 AIA LU/HSW credit. Learn more and register here >

Deck Design Refresher
The 2018 Virginia Residential Code establishes the standards for deck design and construction in Virginia and addresses these key areas>>

Renew Your 2023 AIA Membership
Take a moment to make sure your 2023 AIA dues have been paid. You can renew your membership online at https://renew.aia.org/ or call AIA National at (800) 242-3837, option 2. Payment plans https://www.aia.org/pages/214206-dues-installment-program are also available. If you are struggling financially, please contact Cathy Guske cguske@aiava.org today to discuss how you may be able to reduce your dues payment for 2023.

Here We Go. Together.
Like many of you, I spent some time recently “planning” for the coming year – considering what I need to start doing, what I need to keep doing (albeit more effectively), and what (for various reasons) I need to stop doing.
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Cultivating Your Path to Fellowship
Only 5 spots remain! Reverse Engineering the FAIA Submission Process to Develop Meaning & Purpose in Practice. Four, 1-hour sessions starting Wednesday, January 25th.
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2023 Political Outlook in Virginia
On January 11th, the 2023 Virginia General Assembly gaveled into a 46-day “short session”.
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Easter 2023 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Honoree
Virginia member and immediate past president of the Board of Directors, Robert L. Easter, FAIA, has been awarded the 2023 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award by the American Institute of Architects.
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The Windshield and Rear View Mirror: A Stock Market & Economy Recap of 2022 and What to Expect in 2023
After his popular session in November, Samuel LeNeave from Wealth Management is back to share his economic insights.
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YAF Update
Links to the latest issue of YAF’s Connection and Now YA Know.
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Call for Content: Inform Magazine
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the upcoming Transformations (Renos, Rehabs, and Retrofits) or Objects & Graphics Issues of Inform? Submit your projects and other content suggestions to the editor.
Transformations issue content deadline: Jan. 23
Objects and Graphics issue content deadline: Feb. 15

Meet the 2023 ELA Class
The 15th Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA) class started the year last Friday with our first session. Meet the 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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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
Only ten $50 Amber Book subscriptions remain!
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SAP Training Feb. 24
Want to help when there is a natural disaster? Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training provides you with the knowledge to provide evaluations of facilities and buildings in the aftermath of a disaster.
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AEC Virginia Spring Conference
This conference bridges the architecture, engineering, and construction professions to collaborate, create and build for the future. Join us this April in Richmond.
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Renew Your 2023 AIA Membership
Take a moment to make sure your 2023 AIA dues have been paid. You can renew your membership online at https://renew.aia.org/ or call AIA National at (800) 242-3837, option 2. Payment plans are also available to spread out your dues payments for a few months. If you are struggling financially, please contact Cathy Guske at cguske@aiava.org today to discuss how you may be able to reduce your dues payment for 2023.

Highlights from the Last Board Meeting
Read about the items discussed and voted on during the December AIA Virginia Board meeting.
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AIA Virginia PAC
If you want to opt out of giving to the AIA Virginia PAC from your 2023 dues payment, please click here.
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The Only Not Only
It is not lost on me that I am the first African American to serve as the President of AIA Virginia. While I am extremely glad that it has never been a headline, a part of my introduction, or a justification for my holding the office, I do appreciate the historic significance of this opportunity.
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Battaglia Named New EVP
Paul Battaglia, AIA has been named the new Executive Vice President of AIA Virginia.
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Young Architect Forum Update
Carrie Parker, AIA updates us on the work of the YAF and asks “how is your firm working with emerging professionals?”
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Visions for Architecture 2022
The profession came together at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 4, 2022 to celebrate the AIA Virginia Honors Awards and Design Awards.
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Call for Content: Inform Magazine
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the upcoming Innovation Issue of Inform? Submit your education projects and other content suggestions to the editor. Content deadline: Dec. 16

Win Prizes and Glory: HRC Trivia Mixer
Join the Historic Resources Committee online on Dec. 13 at 5:30 for their second annual Trivia Mixer. Follow along as our hosts mix up a historic cocktail (or mocktail) recipe and then test your knowledge of the built environment.
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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.
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ArchEx Credits and Survey
All credits for ArchEx have been reported to member transcripts. Please check your transcript for accuracy and let us know if you forgot to sign into any of your sessions. If you haven’t shared your feedback yet, please fill out this survey to let us know how we can improve next year.

AIA Central Virginia wins PAC award
For the second time in five years, AIA Central Virginia won AIA Virginia’s annual PAC Award and will be receiving $1,000 to spend during Architecture Week activities.
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2022 ELA Project Presentation
Did you miss the final project presentation from the 2022 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture at ArchEx last month? View it here>>

SAP Training Feb. 24
The next Safety Assessment Program training is scheduled for February 24, 2023. Be sure to sign-up if you need to receive or renew your certification to help in a time of need.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects, associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Dec. 8 @ noon: Maximizing Tile Installation Using Profiles
Earn 1 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 9 @ noon: Using High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) Compact Panels for Drained and Back-Ventilated Rainscreen Wall System
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 12 @ noon: Interior Non-Load Bearing Partitions
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 13 @ noon: Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 13 @ 5:30 p.m.: HRC Trivia Mixer
Earn 1.25 AIA LU|Elective
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Dec. 14 @ noon: Meeting LEED v4.1 Acoustical Requirements for Schools
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Dec. 15 @ noon: Structural Mulling for Fenestration
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
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Call for Volunteers
Join the Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) 2023 Advisory Group.
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Make Your Voice Heard
The 2024 draft Residential International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is now out for public comment.
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ICYMI: AIA Film Challenge
Did you see that Hanbury won the AIA Film Challenge this year? Congratulations! View the winning film More>>

Featured Job Postings
Architectural Designer, PGAL | Alexandria, VA More>>
Architectural Designer 3-5 years experience, PGAL | Alexandria, VA More>>
Senior Architect, City of Virginia Beach Public Works – Facilities Management | Virginia Beach, VA More>>

AIA Virginia PAC
If you want to opt out of giving to the AIA Virginia PAC from your 2023 dues payment, please click here.
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Representation Matters
Hispanic Heritage Month reminds me that representation matters; cultural diversity is a strength worthy of celebration. Too many of our children watch images in the media that denigrate, marginalize and malign those who share their culture.
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Changemakers Working to Create a More Just & Equitable Society @ ArchEx ‘22
Be the change you want to see in the world. Hear from designers who are (re)building their communities in innovative and impactful ways at Architecture Exchange East this Nov. 2-4, 2022.
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Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
As 2023 fast approaches, AIA Virginia is looking for diverse voices from all over the Commonwealth to move the organization forward. We have numerous opportunities to serve that will help you develop strong leadership skills, expand your network, and ultimately advance the goals of the architecture profession as a whole.
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2022 Design Awards Announced
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce the 2022 Design Awards. From a field of 155 entries, only 16 were selected by the jury for recognition.
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PAC Award Update
With only 48 hours remaining, AIA Central Virginia continues their lead in the “Rumble in the Jungle” for the AIA Virginia Political Action Committee Award.
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An Open Call for An Artistic Response to Issues Concerning Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
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Annual Membership Meeting
Join us on Nov. 2 to hear about vital developments with your professional society, elect officers, and conduct other business at the AIA Virginia Annual Meeting of the Membership, Join us at Architecture Exchange East or virtually.
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Consider Being A Mentor
We need a few more mentors for Virginia architecture school students this year.
Sign-up to be a mentor here>>

ELA 2023 Applications Closing Soon
Time is running out to complete your application for the 2023 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture.
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Call for Content: Inform Magazine
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the upcoming Arts & Interiors Issue of Inform? Submit your education projects and other content suggestions to the editor. Content deadline: Oct. 21.

Visions for Architecture
Visions for Architecture 2022 will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. A cocktail social will follow the awards celebration. Tickets can be purchased online at www.archex.net. You can add Visions to your ArchEx registration or purchase tickets for the awards program only by selecting “Social Events Only.”
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COTE Corner: Latest 2030 Commitment Results Released
Learn more about the progress firms made in reporting year 2021 toward the goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Oct. 18 @ noon: Implementing the Guides for Equitable Practice
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|Elective (Free)
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Oct. 19 @ noon: High Performing Resilient Wood-Framed Roofs
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW (Free)
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Nov. 2-4: Architecture Exchange East
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects, associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Featured Job Postings
Junior Architect/Interior Designer at Ritter Norton Architects More>>
Senior Architect at Hanbury More>>
Project Architect at Grimm + Parker Architects More>>
Architects/Project Designers at Baskervill More>>
Public Works Facilities Engineer at City of Virginia Beach More>>

2023 Membership Dues
If you want to opt out of giving to the AIA Virginia PAC from your 2023 dues payment, please click here.
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Experience lots of NEW and lots of COOL at Architecture Exchange East!
How amazing it will be to return to our annual gathering of friends and colleagues in November as we assemble for Architecture Exchange East 2022!
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Registration is Open for ArchEx 2022
We’re excited to (re)convene in person this year and we’ve built in plenty of opportunities to (re)connect with your colleagues! Check out the incredible program developed by the Education Advisory Council and register today at www.archex.net
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Celebrate Resiliency this ARCH-tober
Join AIA Virginia for an exploration of resiliency in the built environment this ARCH-tober and discover why investing in resilient solutions can help protect us all.
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Young Architect’s Forum Update
Our Young Architect’s Forum representative, Carrie Parker wants to know, what are some ways your firm is working with emerging professionals and young architects?
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Annual Membership Meeting
Join us in person to hear about vital developments with your professional society, elect officers, and conduct other business at the AIA Virginia Annual Meeting of the Membership, Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at Architecture Exchange East.
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Sen. Bill Stanley and Virginia NOMA recognized with AIA Virginia Honors
Senator William M. “Bill” Stanley, Jr. and the Virginia chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects are recognized with AIA Virginia Honors in 2022.
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Joy-Hogg and Yuzhbabenko Honored with Emerging Professional Award
Sonny Joy-Hogg and Alec Yuzhbabenko are honored with the 2022 Virginia Emerging Professional Award from AIA Virginia.
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Burt Pinnock Recognized as 2022 Noland Medalist
Burchell “Burt” Pinnock, FAIA, has been recognized with the 2022 William C. Noland Medal for his exceptional career.
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Storefront for Community Design Awarded the 2022 Architecture Medal for Virginia Service
Storefront for Community Design is awarded the 2022 Architecture Medal for Virginia Service for its commitment to inspire equitable community-driven design.
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LeFever and Mott Receive 2022 Awards for Distinguished Achievement
AIA Virginia recognizes two architects who have advanced the profession and championed public interest.
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ELA 2023 Applications Open
Who do you know who should be part of the 2023 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture? Applications are now open.
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PAC Award Update
With less than a month remaining in the challenge, AIA Central Virginia has surged ahead of AIA Hampton Roads. Make your donation today!
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Call for Mentors
Operation Reach, Retain, & Develop is entering its 3rd year of mentoring students in architecture programs across Virginia. We need your help.
Sign-up to be a mentor here>>

Featured Job Postings
Hoffman Architects, Inc. More>>

Ecovative Applied Building Science More>>

Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects More>>

Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects, associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Meet the Fellows
Which AIA Virginia Fellow was involved in planning and design for a new student/athlete housing complex at the 2002 Winter Olympic Village at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah?
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2022 CPSM Released
The 2022 edition of the Construction and Professional Services Manual (Rev. 0) was issued on Aug. 1, 2022.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Virginia’s Amusement Device Regulation
The Virginia Amusement Device Regulations (VADR) is the standard for the regulation, design, construction, maintenance, operation, and inspection of amusement devices within the Commonwealth of Virginia whether mobile or affixed to a site.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Sept. 20 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Certifications + Commitments—A Deeper Dive
Earn 1.5 AIA LU|HSW (Free)
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Sept. 23 @ 8:30 a.m.: Online Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) Training
Earn 6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Register>>

Sept. 27 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Making the Case
Earn 1.5 AIA LU|HSW (Free)
Register>>

Sept. 29 @ noon: Fluid Applied Roof Systems
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW (Free)
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Oct. 3 @ noon: Resiliency Week: Elizabeth River Project & Coastal Resiliency
submitted for AIA CES approval (Free)
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Oct. 4 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Process + Firm Culture
Earn 1.5 AIA LU|HSW (Free)
Register>>

Oct. 4 @ 4 p.m.: Resiliency Week: Carbon Sequestration and Local Economies
submitted for AIA CES approval (Free)
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Oct. 6 @ 4 p.m.: Resiliency Week: Decarbonization and the Built Environment
submitted for AIA CES approval (Free)
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Oct. 7 @ noon: Embodied Carbon and Adaptive Use
Earn 1.0 AIA LU|HSW (Free)
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Oct. 7 @ 1:30 p.m.: Resiliency Week: Master Planning for Resiliency
submitted for AIA CES approval (Free)
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Call for Interest: At-large Director to the Board of Directors
The AIA Virginia Board of Directors has created an At-large Director position and seeks applicants to serve in this leadership role.
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Dina A. Griffin, FAIA, NOMA, IIDA to Speak at ArchEx
This year’s ArchEx program explores the theme of (re)building community. Through this lens, we’ll hear about Dina’s work — both her widely celebrated built work as well as her sustained work to build and nurture the pipeline into the profession.
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ELA 2023 Applications Open
Do you have what it takes to be a part of the 2023 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture? Applications are now open.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Fundamentals of Historic Brick & Mortar
TODAY at NOON, hear an overview of key characteristics of historic brick and mortar and the importance of using compatible materials in restoration. A panel discussion with a series of experts in the field will follow. 1.5 AIA LU| HSW (Free)
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Associated Thoughts: Job Shadowing: 3 Benefits + 3 Tips
This edition of Associated Thoughts is dedicated to the students and emerging professionals looking for that real-world experience in an architecture office and how we, as professionals working in architecture, can better support these future architects through job shadow opportunities.
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COTE Corner: We need your feedback
Help the Virginia Committee on the Environment (COTE) serve you better by completing this brief survey. It should take fewer than 2 minutes and will help us develop resources and programming to best suit your needs.
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Call for Mentors
Operation Reach, Retain, & Develop is entering its 3rd year of mentoring students in architecture programs across Virginia. We need your help. Sign-up to be a mentor here>>
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Call for Interest: Design Committee
Are you looking for ways to be deeply involved in design-forward, inspirational programming? Consider joining the Design Committee!
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Inform Call for Content: Education Issue
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the upcoming Education Issue of Inform? Submit your education projects and other content suggestions to the editor. Content deadline: Aug. 22

Márquez-André and Garland Appointed
Two AIA Virginia architects have been appointed by the Governor to serve the Commonwealth.
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Share Your Feedback
Would you like a chance to win free registration to Architecture Exchange East 2022? Check your inbox for an invitation to complete a member feedback survey.

Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Featured Job Postings
Project and Administrative Coordinator, Hanbury>>
Project Consultant, Sustainable Design Consulting>>

PAC Award Update
The race for the $1,000 PAC Award is off and running. See who’s in the lead and make your investment today!
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects, associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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New Job Board
AIA Virginia members can list their job openings for free! Enhancements are available.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities

Aug. 10 @ noon: Fundamentals of Historic Brick & Mortar
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 10 @ 7 p.m.: AIA Northern Virginia’s WIA Book Chat

Aug. 11 @ noon: AIA Richmond’s Passive Considerations in Façade Design
Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW (Free)

Aug. 16 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: MEP
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 23 @ 4 p.m.: AIA Hampton Roads’ Hard Hat Tour: Chesapeake Vehicle Maintenance Facility

Aug. 23 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Interiors
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 25 @ 5:30 p.m.: AIA Northern Virginia’s Design Awards Gala

Aug. 30 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Procurement
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 31 @ noon: AIA Northern Virginia’s The Uncoupling Principle
Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW (Free for members)

Superstar
It isn’t often that you have the unique privilege of watching a superstar grow before your eyes, close-up and personal.
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Va. COTE Launches Embodied Carbon Series
Learn how to measure, manage, and implement practical solutions to reduce embodied carbon in this free 12-part series.
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PAC Award Update
The race for the $1,000 PAC Award is off and running. See who’s in the lead and make your investment today!
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Aspen Trees and AIA Virginia
Ever wonder what aspen trees and AIA Virginia have in common? Interim AIA Virginia EVP, Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA explains.
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Architecture Exchange East 2022: (re)Building Community
As we continue to emerge from a global pandemic and societal strife, we ask ourselves: how can we (re)build our communities? Join your colleagues Nov. 2-4, 2022 at ArchEx as we begin our return to normalcy and explore how the profession can expand the dialogue and contribute to a growing common understanding.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Fundamentals of Historic Brick & Mortar
Hear an overview of key characteristics of historic brick and mortar and the importance of using compatible materials in restoration.
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Represent Virginia on the AIA Small Firm Exchange
Use your voice and experience to advocate for small firms within the AIA and beyond as Virginia’s representative on the SFx.
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YAF at A’22
This year felt different between the pent-up demand for connection, climate change, economic and industry upheaval due to the pandemic and supply chain issues, and national conversations around equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Inform Call for Content: Travel & Adventure Issue
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the Travel & Adventure Issue of Inform? Submit your hospitality, cultural, or destination projects and other content suggestions to the editor. Content deadline: July 21

Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects, associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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AIA and mindful MATERIALS Partner
The AIA has partnered with mindful MATERIALS to help bring clarity to firms by recognizing a common framework for defining product sustainability.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities
July 19 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Basic Literacy
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

July 26 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 2 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Envelope
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 9 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Structure
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 10 @ noon: Fundamentals of Historic Brick & Mortar
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 16 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: MEP
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

New Job Board
AIA Virginia members can list their job openings for free! Enhancements are available.
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Women’s Leadership Summit
For the first time, WLS–the largest event for women architects and designers in the country–will be held in Silicon Valley, Calif. WLS 2022 will bring diverse leaders together, with a focus on firm leadership, advancing business knowledge, targeted networking, proactive career management, and empowerment.
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Latest Residential Firm Trends
The AIA’s Home Design Trends Survey is a recognized source of emerging trends in residential design and business conditions at residential firms. The latest release shows outdoor living spaces continued to remain popular along with accessibility. Business conditions also remained strong at residential firms.
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At the June Board Meeting
Read about the items discussed and the motions passed at the recent AIA Virginia Board of Directors meeting.
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