President’s Letter
Optimism is at the heart of architecture. As architects, we believe in the possibility of shaping a better, more resilient world that enhances the lives of others.
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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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New Program for Mid-Career Professionals – Applications Now Open
AIA Virginia is excited to launch Leaders in Architecture & Business (LAB), a new program to support experienced architects as they make the mid-career transition from maker to manager and employee to owner.
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Virginia Legislative Session Comes to a Close
The 2025 Session of the Virginia General Assembly has gaveled to a close. All in all, we had a very good session. Our bills establishing an alternate path to satisfy the educational requirement in pursuit of architectural licensure passed and await the Governor’s signature.
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Upcoming Historic Tour
The Historic Resources Committee (HRC) is hosting a tour of the Old Mill of Waterford on Saturday, April 12 from 1-3:00 p.m.
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Tax Deductions and the AIA Virginia Foundation
If you’re finalizing your tax returns, and wishing you had a few more deductions to include, I regret to inform you that it is too late for last year – but you could improve your situation this year.
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2025 AIA Virginia Prize Jury Announced
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce the 2025 AIA Virginia Prize jury.
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2025 AIA Virginia Honors
The Call for AIA Virginia Honors will be going out soon. In the meantime, I encourage you to help us identify those organizations and individuals doing great work.
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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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COTE Corner
Support AIA’s Climate Action Goals: AIA 2030 Commitment and A&D Materials Pledge.
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Ongoing Collaborations with ACEC
We need you to join in on these conversations.
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Small Firm Exchange Update
A look at what’s happening at the Small Firm Exchange (SFx) nationwide and locally.
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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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Amber Book
Ready to get licensed? AIA Virginia offers Associate AIA members a discounted 60-day Amber Book subscription.
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AIA25 Emerging Professionals Grant
Advance your career with free AIA25 registration & more. The deadline is March 23, 2025.
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$159 Conference Tickets for New AIA Members
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VANOMA Call for Volunteers
Project Pipeline Summer Camp is back! This annual camp empowers young minds to shape their communities through design, connecting them with real-world architects and planners. The camp date for this year will be July 14-18, 2025.
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VANOMA ARE Diversity Scholarship
Our colleagues at Virginia NOMA are committed to increasing the number of licensed minority Architects within the industry. They know the high cost of the architectural licensure examinations and study materials can be a barrier.
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Make Sure Your Membership is Renewed for 2025
Your 2025 dues payments are due now. You can quickly and easily confirm your renewal, renew online or via phone by (800) 242-3837 (select option 2). Remember, you can always take this task off your plate in the future by setting up an annual auto-renewal.
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