Greatness and Heroes
I have been in the presence of greatness. I have been mentored by some of the most notable, gifted, and celebrated architects of recent generations.
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General Assembly Update
We have reached the halfway marker of the Virginia General Assembly. See what bills AIA Virginia is tracking.
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AEC Spring Conference
Join your peers March 17-18, 2022, at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront to collaborate, explore trending topics, and share solutions to common challenges. Hear from leaders from around the state – as well as clients with work about to enter the pipeline. Registration closes on March 11.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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2022 AIA Virginia Prize Jury Announced
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce the jury for the 2022 AIA Virginia Prize. Carolyn Rickard-Brideau, AIA, will serve as chair.
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Call for Content: Accessibility Issue
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the Accessibility Issue of Inform? Submit your content suggestions to the editor.
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Operation: Reach, Retain, and Develop
You are making a difference in the lives of our Virginia architecture school students.
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Associated Thoughts: Following Through
Starting a new year comes with changes and resolutions. If you haven’t already taken the time to set up a few resolutions for 2022, I highly recommend setting up some professional and personal resolutions that relate to improving your mental and physical health.
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Combined Event Calendar
Inform Magazine compiles all our favorite design-inspired events and educational programming into one place so you can always stay on the cutting edge. Check out upcoming events.
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2022 Membership Dues
If you still need to pay your 2022 AIA dues, we are here to help.
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COTE Corner: Energy Code
Shout out to Va. COTE Committee member Andrew McKinley, AIA, for serving on the Energy Code Sub-Workgroup. This workgroup will meet throughout the current Virginia Code Development Cycle to develop and review energy-related code change proposals, as well as identify areas of consensus or compromise amongst stakeholders related to Virginia’s energy code provisions. Keep an eye out here for updates – and give Andrew a high-five for serving in this capacity!
Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined the ranks of AIA Virginia.
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AIA Virginia Statement Addressing Social Injustice
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VANOMA events
Burt Pinnock + W&M Memorial to the Enslaved Spotlight
February 17th | 7 PM | Virtual
Join VANOMA for their upcoming monthly spotlight event on February 17th at 7 pm featuring Burt Pinnock, FAIA, NOMA and Baskervill’s William & Mary Memorial to the Enslaved. Use the following Zoom link to join the virtual meeting.
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VANOMA Open House | Charlottesville
February 25th | 5:30 PM | VMDO, 200 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
Join VANOMA on February 25th at 5:30 pm for their fourth of four in-person Open House events to meet the board and learn more about what VANOMA has planned for 2022. VMDO has graciously offered to host, and the event will take place at their office, located at 200 E Market Street, in downtown Charlottesville. To comply with VMDO’s current COVID-19 policies, all attendees must be fully vaccinated with a booster shot and must wear a mask throughout the duration of the event. Due to this, refreshments will not be served during the event, but complimentary favors will be given at the culmination of the evening. Please register in advance via our google form here>>
For more upcoming VANOMA events, visit www.vanoma.org/events
Garrett Named President
Glavé & Holmes Architecture, a nationally recognized architecture, interior design, and planning firm, announced today that Lori Garrett, FAIA, LEED Green Associate has been named President of the firm. Garrett succeeds Randy Holmes, FAIA, who was President of the firm for 21 years.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
Only FIVE $50 Amber Book subscriptions remain!
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New Sponsorship Packages
AIA Virginia has launched a new sponsorship program for those vendors looking for year-long exposure to the Virginia architecture community.
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Meet the Fellows
Which fellow’s favorite meal is Thanksgiving dinner?
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Significant Residential Changes to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
The 2018 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) became effective on July 1st, 2021.
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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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AIA Virginia PAC
If you want to opt-out of giving to the AIA Virginia PAC from your 2022 dues payment, please click here.
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