Superstar
It isn’t often that you have the unique privilege of watching a superstar grow before your eyes, close-up and personal.
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Va. COTE Launches Embodied Carbon Series
Learn how to measure, manage, and implement practical solutions to reduce embodied carbon in this free 12-part series.
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PAC Award Update
The race for the $1,000 PAC Award is off and running. See who’s in the lead and make your investment today!
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Aspen Trees and AIA Virginia
Ever wonder what aspen trees and AIA Virginia have in common? Interim AIA Virginia EVP, Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA explains.
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Architecture Exchange East 2022: (re)Building Community
As we continue to emerge from a global pandemic and societal strife, we ask ourselves: how can we (re)build our communities? Join your colleagues Nov. 2-4, 2022 at ArchEx as we begin our return to normalcy and explore how the profession can expand the dialogue and contribute to a growing common understanding.
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Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following member for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Fundamentals of Historic Brick & Mortar
Hear an overview of key characteristics of historic brick and mortar and the importance of using compatible materials in restoration.
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Represent Virginia on the AIA Small Firm Exchange
Use your voice and experience to advocate for small firms within the AIA and beyond as Virginia’s representative on the SFx.
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YAF at A’22
This year felt different between the pent-up demand for connection, climate change, economic and industry upheaval due to the pandemic and supply chain issues, and national conversations around equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Inform Call for Content: Travel & Adventure Issue
Do you have a case study, research, or best practices to share in the Travel & Adventure Issue of Inform? Submit your hospitality, cultural, or destination projects and other content suggestions to the editor. Content deadline: July 21

Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects, associate members, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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AIA and mindful MATERIALS Partner
The AIA has partnered with mindful MATERIALS to help bring clarity to firms by recognizing a common framework for defining product sustainability.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities
July 19 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Basic Literacy
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

July 26 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 2 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Envelope
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 9 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: Structure
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 10 @ noon: Fundamentals of Historic Brick & Mortar
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

Aug. 16 @ noon: Embodied Carbon 101: MEP
Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. (Free)

New Job Board
AIA Virginia members can list their job openings for free! Enhancements are available.
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Women’s Leadership Summit
For the first time, WLS–the largest event for women architects and designers in the country–will be held in Silicon Valley, Calif. WLS 2022 will bring diverse leaders together, with a focus on firm leadership, advancing business knowledge, targeted networking, proactive career management, and empowerment.
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Latest Residential Firm Trends
The AIA’s Home Design Trends Survey is a recognized source of emerging trends in residential design and business conditions at residential firms. The latest release shows outdoor living spaces continued to remain popular along with accessibility. Business conditions also remained strong at residential firms.
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At the June Board Meeting
Read about the items discussed and the motions passed at the recent AIA Virginia Board of Directors meeting.
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