A Midsummer’s Mission Focus
The relentless hot and dry pattern we’ve experienced through most of June and into July may have us feeling parched and petered out, but AIA Virginia members and staff continue to execute on our mission.
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Explore Your Passions
Did you know that AIA Virginia depends on 36 advisory council and committee volunteers each year to accomplish our strategic goals?
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Registration Opening Soon
Join us for the 37th Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) annual conference where we delve into the transformative theme of “Adapt” in architecture.
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PAC Award Update
There is no change at the top for the 2024 PAC Award Competition. Who’s going to step up to challenge AIA Blue Ridge? Give to the AIA Virginia PAC today!
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Associated Thoughts: Balancing Acts
As I sit inside, blissfully cooled by the air conditioner, I find myself thinking about the balancing acts we make in life. There’s the constant work-life balance that seems to ebb and flow with project deadlines and summer vacations.
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Meet the 2024 Design Awards Jury
The 2024 Design Awards jury includes chair, Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, Craig Hartman, FAIA, Curtis Clay, AIA, Paul Woolford, FAIA, and Bill Leddy, FAIA.
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2021 VCC Significant Changes Events
Join us on August 21st in Virginia Beach for our fourth lunch and learn presentation of the recent 2021 VCC changes and then a panel discussion with Jonah Margarella, AIA, Florin Moldovan, MCP, and Paul Battaglia, AIA, EVP, AIA Virginia.
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Updates from the Roundtables
The Firm Size and Career Stage roundtables met virtually last month. Read about what was discussed and plan to join us when we meet next in person at ArchEx, Nov. 6-8 in Richmond.
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J.E.D.I. Resources & Mental Health Month
The AIA Virginia Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee would like to share some resources with you and ask for your help in recognizing Mental Health Month.
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From the SFx (Small Firms Exchange)
Great gathering of colleagues from around the country at the AIA National Convention in June. The first time many of us met in person (our meetings are virtual). Our ex-chairperson was shorter than I expected, and I was taller than most expected 🙂
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The COTE Corner
The AIA Virginia Committee on the Environment has been awarded the $1000 Knowledge Community Grant from AIA Virginia! More>>
On June 26, AIA Blue Ridge in part with AIA Virginia COTE organized a building tour to promote and showcase achievements in sustainable design to local and state elected officials in Virginia.
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The Resilient Design Collaborative (RDC)
The RDC encourages and assists the AEC (architectural-engineering-construction) industry in designing and building high-performance resilient facilities that save money, improve people’s lives, and ensure a sustainable future.
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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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KC Grant Awarded
The AIA Virginia Member Services Advisory Council has awarded the $1,000 Knowledge Community Grant for 2024.
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Amber Book
Are you ready to get licensed? Only 5 subscriptions remain. AIA Virginia offers associate members a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $99.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
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Featured Job Listings
WPA – Project Manager https://www.aiava.org/project-manager/
WPA – Architect II/III https://www.aiava.org/architect-ii-iii/