President’s Report to the Membership
It’s been a busy first quarter! AIA Virginia President, Nick Vlattas, AIA, shares an update of the work happening at your association. More>>
Hampton University Joins Resilience Network
Hampton University’s Architecture Department has been named one of six design studios forming a National Resilience Initiative network. More>>
ArchEx Call for Presentations
AIA Virginia is looking for exceptional, inspirational content. Seminar proposals are due by April 30, 2016, so submit today! More>>
Tom Kerns Honored
Thomas L. Kerns, FAIA, of Kerns Group Architects in Falls Church, Virginia, has been honored with the Edward S. Frey Award from AIA’s Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA) Knowledge Community. More>>
Design Forum XII is a Wrap
Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed presentations from Jason Long, Anne Fougeron, FAIA, Archie Lee Coates, IV, Stephen Kieran, FAIA, along with our moderator, Z Smith. Check out some pictures of the event. More>>
Call for Entries: 2016 Prize for Design Research & Scholarship
The AIA Virginia Prize for Design Research & Scholarship will be awarded to a faculty member or a practicing architect in Virginia for outstanding design research and/or scholarship in the field of architecture. Please follow this link for more info and to submit your work. More>>
2016 General Assembly Wrap-Up
There is good news about our advocacy efforts! We chalked up some big wins this year. More>>
New Regional Representative Needed
Paula Loomis, FAIA, is completing her term as the representative for the Region of The Virginias. We thank Paula for her service! If you are interested in this position, applications are now being accepted. More>>
Save the Diamond Event
You are invited to a presentation by members of the Save the Diamond Committee: H. Randolph Holmes, Jr., AIA, with Glavé & Holmes Architecture, and Thomas A. Hanson, P.E. with Hanson Associates P.C., Architects & Engineers on April 21. More>>
AIA Takes Leading Position in New Tax Reform Coalition
The AIA announced on March 22 that it has signed on as a charter member of “Parity for Main Street Employers” (PMSE), a coalition pushing for comprehensive tax reform that treats small business fairly. More>>
Allied Membership Updates
We appreciate the allied members of AIA Virginia and their support of the architecture profession in Virginia. Don’t miss out on your benefits! More>>
One Size Does Not Fit All
So what is the harm in calling you a Contractor or another term, as long as you have an agreement, can perform your duties, and get paid? Check out this article by Kenney Payne. More>>
Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. Take a look at the members who have recently joined the ranks of AIA Virginia. More>>
2016 Architect and Associate Dues Renewal
The renewal deadline has passed! If you are an architect or associate member, and you haven’t renewed yet we would like to hear from you. More>>
World Deaf Architecture Conference at Convention
AIA is pleased to announce that World Deaf Architecture (WDA), a newly created group for AIA Knowledge Networks and Communities, is working toward becoming an AIA Knowledge Community and has planned a pre-convention workshop for May 18. More>>
Open Door Policy
What is the allowable opening force for egress doors? Egress doors can sometimes be too heavy for persons with disabilities or limited strength to open. More>>
New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure. More>>