Hope and History Rhyme
How can we double the number of licensed African American Architects in less than a decade when it has taken over 150 years to reach 2%? Does AIA Virginia have a role to play? Absolutely!
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Today’s the Deadline to Nominate
There are now 36 more opportunities for you to serve our members by joining the education, advocacy, outreach, or member services advisory councils.
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Zena Howard Announced as ArchEx Keynote
Groundbreaking architect Zena Howard, FAIA, will be a keynote speaker at Architecture Exchange East on Wed., Nov. 3, 2021.
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What is the value of the Political Action Committee (PAC) to you?
Why invest in the PAC? Eliza Engle, AIA explains what it does for you.
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Donna Dunay to Receive Noland Medal
Donna Woodrum Dunay, FAIA, will be recognized with the William C. Noland Medal for her significant and sustained work across education, advocacy, service to the profession, and leadership.
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Call for Mentors
Are you ready to mentor an architecture school student? We’re ready to kick off the 2nd year of our partnership with AIAS chapters around Virginia. Sign-up today!
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Alex Nyerges to Receive the 2021 Architecture Medal for Virginia Service
Alex Nyerges, Director and CEO of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will be recognized with the 2021 Architecture Medal for Virginia Service.
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Annual Membership Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the membership will be held during Architecture Exchange East 2021 on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 4:45 to 6 p.m.
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Cooper is 2021 Recipient of Award for Distinguished Achievement
Nick Cooper, AIA, principal and design director at HKS in Richmond, will be presented AIA Virginia’s 2021 Award for Distinguished Achievement.
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Associated Thoughts: Growing
Progress and growth can be difficult to see. For architecture professionals at all stages of our careers, growth often happens little by little, in practicing small skills over and over, trying something slightly different, learning from the past.
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2021 Emerging Professional Awards Announced
Scott Campbell, AIA, Kelley Holmes, AIA, and Jenine Kotob, AIA, will be presented with the 2021 Virginia Emerging Professional Award.
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Interested in representing AIA Virginia in the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx)?
The AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) seeks to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. AIA Virginia is looking for an enthusiastic member to represent our state in the SFx.
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Ezell and Golden Granted Honorary Membership
Keesha Ezell and Sean Golden will be recognized by AIA Virginia with Honorary Membership for their sustained commitment and tireless work on behalf of the Commonwealth’s architects.
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ELA 2022 Applications Open
Want to be in the 2022 Class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture or know someone that should be? Applications are due Nov. 5th.
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AIA Virginia Honors for 2021 Announced
Bedford Department of Economic Development’s School-to-School Project, Delegate Chris Hurst, Joan Becker Kelsch, and Shade & Wise will be awarded AIA Virginia Honors in 2021.
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An Update from NOMA Virginia
We have much to celebrate as we conclude our inaugural year.
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Ellwood Thompson’s Headquarters Recognized with Test of Time Award
The Ellwood Thompson’s headquarters in Richmond, designed in 1954 as a doctors’ office by Deigert and Yerkes Architects of Washington, D.C., has been selected to receive AIA Virginia’s Test of Time Award.
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PAC Award Update
AIA Hampton Roads is comfortably leading the “Rumble in the Jungle” for the AIA Virginia Political Action Committee Award. Donations are due by Oct. 22, 2021.
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The 2030 Challenge: Goals, Design Processes and Panel Discussion
Hear from Ed Mazria, FAIA, and other high-performance building experts on Sept. 23 at noon. After an overview of 2030 Challenge, take part in an interactive discussion about what can often be the biggest challenge making the business case for climate responsive design with your clients. Free. Earn 2.5 AIA LU | HSW
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Visions Raises Scholarship Funds for Hampton University
Like last year, in 2021 we’re using Visions to raise funds to support scholarships. Your gift will directly, and meaningfully, contribute to diversity in the profession.
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Call for Content: Inform Magazine’s Arts & Interiors Issue
You’ve been doing incredible work! Share your case studies, research, or best practices in the Arts & Interiors Issue of Inform. Submit your content suggestions to the editor.
COVID-19 Free Legal Advice for You
AIA Virginia and O’Hagan Meyer Attorneys + Advisors have partnered together to provide up to 30 minutes of legal counseling for AIA Members.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
Thanks to a generous grant from The Branch Museum of Architecture & Design, AIA Virginia can offer 25 associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Meet the Fellows
Which new Virginia Fellow has an interest in vernacular architecture and preservation?
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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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New Regulations for the Profession Adopted
A new update has been approved by the Governor for the regulations governing Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA).
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Highlights from the August Board Meeting
Read about the decisions made and items discussed at the last meeting of the AIA Virginia Board of Directors.
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Where’s Corey?
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, is back to traveling around the state to visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities.
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Upcoming Professional Development Programming
Making the Case for Historic Window Restoration
Oct. 6 @ noon-1:30 p.m. | 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
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Designing for Fire Safety: Complying with NFPA 285 Test Standard for Exterior Walls
Oct. 20 @ noon-1 p.m. | 1.0 AIA LU | HSW
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Architecture Exchange East
Nov. 1-5 | Registration opens soon
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Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) Training
Nov. 12 @ 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 6.5 AIA LU | HSW
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A Healthy Home: Control Layers Working Together
Nov. 17 @ noon-1 p.m. | 1.0 AIA LU | HSW
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