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:
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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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