Moving Forward United with Hope
In his final message to the membership, as AIA Virginia President, Sean Reilly shares his thoughts about the accomplishments of 2021.
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2021 Design Awards Announced
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Design Awards. From a field of 150 entries, only 20 were selected by the jury.
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Operation RRD: More Mentors Needed
We need you! We currently have students from Virginia Architecture Schools that want a mentor to help them navigate their college and post-graduation journey.
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AIA Hampton Roads Wins the AIA Virginia PAC Award for the Second Time
As the winner, the local component will receive $1,000 from AIA Virginia for use during its 2022 Architecture Week to enhance its public outreach efforts.
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ELA Class of 2021 Wrap-Up
View the Emerging Leaders in Architecture 2021 class project presentation and help support their plan for the community of Blackwell.
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AEC Conference – SAVE THE DATE
Plan to join us at Virginia Beach, March 17-18, 2022 for the AEC Virginia Conference – hosted by the Virginia chapters of the ACEC, AIA, and the AGC.
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YAR Call for Applications
Are you an AIA Member interested in the issues confronting young architects? Would you like to help the Young Architects Forum (YAF) address these issues? Then, you may be just the person we’re looking for.
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It’s a Wrap: ArchEx and Visions for Architecture
The profession came together for the first time in nearly two years at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 5, 2021, to hear a talk by 2020 AIA Gold Medal winner Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, and to celebrate the AIA Virginia Honors Awards and Design Awards.
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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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Procrastinator’s Series
Did you put off your continuing education this year? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Sign up for our lunch and learn series Dec. 6–10 at noon and knock out those learning units!
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Va. HRC Trivia Mixer
Join AIA Virginia’s Historic Resources Committee for a Virtual Trivia Mixer on Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m.! Mix up a cocktail (or mocktail) using one of our historic recipes and join us for a night of trivia and fun. Connect with the preservation community in Virginia and test your knowledge of the built environment. Win prizes and glory.
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Thank You for Your Support
To date, you have donated $4,150 to Hampton University. The campaign will stay open through Dec. 31, 2021.
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Connecting the Dots: From People to Planet
How can architects address the road to recovery, prevention, and ultimately resilience by connecting the dots from people to planet? Join us on Dec. 14 at noon for an engaging panel discussion. This program is a collaboration between AIA Northern Virginia CAE, AIA Virginia COTE, Virginia NOMA, and Baltimore NOMA.
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Associated Thoughts: Unfinished Things
The world we inhabit is always being done and undone, and architecture is perpetually the business of unfinished things.
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COTE Corner: Are You a Carbon Counter?
Holistically measuring the embodied carbon or CO2-equivalent emissions associated with a building’s materials is tricky (and vital). Are you interested in sharing resources and best practices?
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Want to Make an Impact? Get Involved in the Code Development Cycle
The 2021 Code Development Cycle is underway, and it is critical for architects to have a seat at the table! Submit changes or get involved in a workgroup.
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Congratulations to VANOMA
NOMA has chosen to recognize VANOMA as the 2021 Chapter of the Year for Large Chapters and as a 2021 Five-Star Chapter, its highest ranking for healthy chapters.
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Upcoming VANOMA Events
Join VANOMA on December 16th at 7:00 p.m. for their next monthly spotlight event.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
Only twelve $50 Amber Book subscriptions remain!
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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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Meet the Fellows
Which new Fellow from Virginia thought they wanted to be an artist, but in the process of taking many art history classes, realized that architecture was their calling?
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Highlights from the Last Board Meeting
Read about the items discussed and voted on during the October AIA Virginia Board meeting.
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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
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