And The Winners Are …
AIA Virginia, a Society of the American Institute of Architects, honors work done by Virginia-based architects with the 2017 Awards for Excellence in Architecture. Also known as the Design Awards, these honors celebrate projects no older than seven years that contribute to the built environment and are clear examples of thoughtful, engaging design. This year’s jury has identified three Honor Awards, ten Merit Awards, and three Honorable Mentions. Award categories include Architecture, Contextual Design, Residential Design, Interior Design and Historic Preservation. More>>

Why I Attend ArchEx
This will be my first Architecture Exchange East as your Executive Vice President and Servant-In-Chief.  As a practitioner and firm leader, I attended this conference roughly a dozen times. As I write this article, I ask myself, “Why did I attend?” Was it the continuing education? The keynote speaker? The networking and fellowship? More>>

ArchEx Registration Closes in 10 Days
Online registration for the 30th annual Architecture Exchange East closes Oct. 25, 2017. This is the last chance for you to lock in your spot for our exciting conference. Here are a couple of sessions you might be interested in attending. More>>

Jane Cady Rathbone, FAIA, to Receive the William C. Noland Medal More>>

Calder C. Loth Selected to Receive the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service More>>

Bierce, Galvin, and Loomis Honored for Distinguished Achievement More>>

Liphart Steel Company Recognized with AIA Virginia Honors More>>

Honorary Membership Conferred Upon Nosbisch More>>

Virginia Eye Institute Recognized with Test of Time Award More>>

Frazier Associates to Receive Firm Award More>> 

Field, Harper, and Schubert Recognized with Emerging Professional Award More>>

2018 ELA Nominations Now Accepted
Do you know an emerging professional that should be part of the 2018 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture? Nominations are now being accepted. More>>

Early Renew Incentives
You’ll be receiving your 2018 dues invoice soon. Did you know you can enroll in a payment plan to stretch out your dues payments? More info here>>

Good Golly Miss Mod-dy!
We dare you to try not to sing along to Kenney Payne’s explanation of Mods — otherwise known as code modifications, as found in the 2012 Virginia Construction Code Section 106.3. More>>

AIA Virginia Prize Competition
Students from around the state took part last month in the AIA Virginia Prize, a design charrette that engages students at all of the accredited schools of architecture in Virginia. Read about their design challenge. More>>

Why Give?
In order for your profession to have a voice in the political process, it is important to support those candidates who best represent your viewpoint on the issues. More>>

Annual Meeting and Slate of Officers Announced
Hear about vital developments with your professional society, elect officers and conduct other business at the AIA Virginia Annual Meeting of the Membership. The meeting will be held during Architecture Exchange East at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. in room E21c. There is no charge to attend the Membership Meeting. More>>

AIA Leadership Institute 2017 – Register today!
Join AIA Nov. 16, for a powerful one-day leadership training event for architects. Earn up to 6.25 LU|HSW by participating at one of our five Regional Venue locations. Learn essential leadership skills to take on a larger role in your firm and community. Register and learn more here >

Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members. More>>

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