REGISTRATION CLOSED FRIDAY, MARCH 22! *There will be no on-site registration
Tickets are SOLD OUT for the 2024 Virginia Design Forum XVI – [Un]Certainty: Reflections on Craft at the Cyber Frontier! Taking place in Richmond, VA on April 5-6, 2024 at the Institute for Contemporary Art VCU. Our speakers will challenge assumptions and define new boundaries along the spectrum of craft and design, evolving how humanness and technology continue to intersect in our built environment.
FRIDAY 2:00 p.m. Meet and Greet, Registration Opens 3:00 p.m. Welcome and Moderator Remarks | Dwayne Oyler 4:00 p.m. Ted Flato, FAIA 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour Reception 7:00 p.m. First Fridays in Richmond, VA (attendees out on your own)
SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Billie Tsien, AIA 10:45 a.m. Rick Joy, FAIA 11:45 a.m. Provided Lunch 1:00 p.m. Moderator Remarks and Speaker Panel 2:00 p.m. Tour of the Institute of Contemporary Art VCU with Quinn Evans (associate architect) 3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
R. Corey Clayborne, FAIA was in the innagural ELA class of 2009. Corey has served at local and state AIA components and now is the AIA Senior Vice President, Knowledge & Practice. Corey is a strong believer in increasing diversity in the profession and offering opportunities for all to gain knowledge and advancement in their careers.
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 ELA program. The R. Corey Clayborne, FAIA ELA Scholarship is available to any ELA applicant with financial need, either to cover tuition or travel expenses for their class year.
The inaugural scholarship is awarded to 2024 class member Philip Baxter, Associate AIA, an Associate Architect at DNA-Workshop Dyke Nelson Architecture in Richmond. In his application for the scholarship, Baxter commented “I learned about ELA through the Architecture Exchange where I developed a strong network of mentors and insight, who inspired me with their stories of how much the ELA program really changed their lives and accelerated their careers. I was inspired by the challenge, and in life, anything worth doing is going to be difficult, but the reward is exceptional.”
Congratulations, Philip!
Donations to the R. Corey Clayborne, FAIA Scholarship can be made through the new AIA Virginia Foundation in the coming months. To make your donation, contact cguske@aiava.org.
Meet the Emerging Leaders in Architecture class of 2024! This year’s class of 15 comprises architects and associates from around the state and students from Hampton University and Virginia Tech. We will be traveling around the state throughout the year for our educational sessions and focusing on the Alexandria/Arlington area for this year’s class project. Would you like to support the class as they travel around the state? Contact Cathy Guske, cguske@aiava.org for more information. Be sure to follow the ELA Instagram account at ela_aiavirginia to follow their progress throughout the year.
KJ Ammon, Associate AIA (AIA Richmond nominee) Philip Baxter, Associate AIA Zachary Britton, Associate AIA (AIA Blue Ridge nominee) Danielle Corbin, Associate AIA (AIA Central Virginia nominee) Miguel Gereda, Associate AIA Noor Hadi, Associate AIA Ananth Jayaraj, Associate AIA Tony Lin, Associate AIA (AIA Hampton Roads nominee) Brynn McClatchy, AIAS (Virginia Tech) Shukrullo Miruaydullaev, Associate AIA Niki Pardakhti, Associate AIA (AIA Northern Virginia nominee) Amari Ross, AIAS (Hampton University) Emily Savoca, AIA Irem Sezer, Associate AIA Jessica Somgynari, AIA
We have a few open spots on the AIA Virginia Committee on the Environment Steering Committee and would love for you to join us. Coordination meetings are held virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact info@aiava.org or dogden@aiava.org for more information.
The Committee on the Environment (COTE) is an AIA Virginia Knowledge Community working for architects, allied professionals, and the public to achieve climate action and climate justice through design. We believe that design excellence is the foundation of a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future. Our work promotes design strategies that empower all AIA members to realize the best social and environmental outcomes with the clients and the communities they serve.
Visit The Committee on the Environment page here to learn more!
Do you have a love and passion for historic architecture? Maybe adaptive reuse of existing buildings? If so, we need more committee members and would love to have you join this wonderful knowledge community.
Mission To identify, understand, and preserve architectural heritage within the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHRC is engaged in promoting the role of historic preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive use within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.
Virginia HRC’s activities are developed and sponsored by a leadership group of AIA Virginia members from across the state.
If you are interested in participating and being a member of the committee, please contact us at info@aiava.org or dogden@aiava.org
Please join us for the upcoming 2024 Design Forum XVI on Friday, April 5-Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Richmond, VA at Institute for Contemporary Art VCU. The theme of Design Forum XVI will be [Un]Certainty: Reflections on Craft at the Cyber Frontier, and our speakers will challenge assumptions and define new boundaries along the spectrum of craft and design, evolving how humanness and technology continue to intersect in our built environment.
We are excited for this event and hope to see you there!
The Virginia Design Forum is a biennial event celebrating and exploring critical topics around design. Curated by the Design Committee, the two-day event showcases the talent and work of some of the profession’s most cutting-edge designers, and brings together and connects architects of all ages as we engage the pressing issues of our time.
Launched in 1994, the Virginia Design Forum continues a tradition of matching urgent topics with engaging speakers, which have included Samuel Mockbee, Tod Williams, Kai-Uwe Bergman, Anne Fougeron, Glenn Murcutt, Doris Kim Sung, and many more.
Click below to view the Emerging Leaders in Architecture 2023 class project presentation to the leaders in Charlottesville and Albemarle County on October 13, 2023.
Join AIA Virginia for our Procrastinator series – a series of Lunch-n-Learn sessions for those who still need LUs and specifically HSW credits before December 31, 2023.
Each approved course is worth 1 AIA LU | HSW credit.
We hope you’ll join us below:
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Registration is now open for ArchEx 2023. I certainly hope you have reserved the dates of Wednesday 1 November to Friday 3 November and that you remain alert for our forthcoming announcement that the site is open for registration.
And while you are gearing up to plan your itinerary more precisely, please be aware of some important changes at this year’s conference. The event will open mid-morning Wednesday with plenary sessions including the “Kick Off and Keynote(s)” and will continue with our Annual Membership Meeting, sessions, tours, and workshops.
Thursday will begin with Coffee Conversations and Round Tables followed by the lunchtime Expo, afternoon sessions, and the Connections Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall. Visions, our annual Honor and Awards gala, will be hosted at the Hippodrome on Thursday evening.
There will be more sessions and workshops on Friday morning before the majority of the program draws to a close around lunchtime.
We look forward to having you join us to connect across the Commonwealth, compare perspectives, and celebrate the achievements of our members, our colleagues, and our organization. I look forward to seeing you there.
Paul Battaglia, AIA Executive Vice President AIA Virginia
Join us for a FREE full week of daily lunchtime webinars from 1-2 p.m. EDT, September 18-22.
Log in each day to learn about the various benefits and resources available to AIA members, components and staff from AIA Trust benefit and financial plan providers and legal and risk management experts! Some webinars will provide AIA CE Credit. Check out the schedule below and register to attend one, two, or all five sessions:
Day 1:
AIA Trust: Overview & Wayfinding to AIA Member Benefits! Monday, September 18th | 1-2 pm EDT
The AIA Trust has a lot to offer you as an AIA Member. In this webinar, AIA Trust Executive Director Elizabeth Wolverton will review the many different options you have and take you on a tour around the website so you know where to find them when you need to take advantage of them!
Day 2:
LegaLine: The Legal Information Hotline to Manage Risk and Build a Stronger Practice (1 LU) Tuesday, September 19th | 1-2 pm EDT
Small firms and sole proprietors with many questions but limited resources often wish for a convenient and cost-effective way to get the risk management assistance that they need to make important decisions. LegaLine is an AIA Trust member benefit service, formerly known as Practice Coach, that offers members access to qualified professionals who can help identify and manage risks while minimizing claims–whether dealing with clients, contractors, employees, or others. Learn more about this fantastic service and ask questions in real time with Peter Stacy, Esq. and Jacqueline Pons-Bunney, Esq., both of whom have extensive experience in a wide range of issues involving complex A/E and construction matters.
Day 3:
Victor: Protecting Your Firm from a Major Claim: The Importance of Contract Language (1 LU) Wednesday, September 20th | 1-2 pm EDT
In this webinar, Frank Musica, Risk Management Consultant for Victor Insurance Managers LLC, will discuss specific case studies that result in payments by insured firms and their insurer and suggest alternative contract language and actions that each firm might have taken to mitigate its risks.
Most professional liability claims are brought by clients of architects or by construction contractors directly or through claims that are first brought against the project client. While all claims disrupt practice, consume otherwise productive time, and result in defense costs paid by the policyholder or the insurance company, claims from parties involved in the project can be managed through contract language and prudent practice. Claims from third parties – often those injured during construction or when using the designed facility – are more difficult to avoid through contract language and are becoming an increased factor in the risk of architects. The webinar will also suggest methods to make injury claims more defensible.
Day 4:
Hagan Insurance Group: Employee Benefits Help Maintain Firm Success (1 LU) Thursday, September 21 | 1-2 pm EDT
Your firm’s success relies on the talent, experience, and dedication of your employees. Without them, your firm may not succeed—which is why most consider their employees to be their most valuable asset. Offering your employees good benefits, including salary, health care coverage, and retirement incentives is key to retaining your top employees and in return, contributes to your firm’s success. Hagan Insurance Group along with Farmers Insurance Choice will go into detail on insurance options to help you, help your firm continue to thrive.
Day 5:
Equitable: Make your Financial Future Take Flight (1 LU) Friday, September 22 | 1-2 pm EDT
Many architects don’t know where to begin their retirement planning. This Webinar, Make Your Financial Future Take Flight, is designed to give AIA members, components, and staff an understanding of the key considerations for effective retirement planning and savings.
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