Sharing Your Words
For this installment of my newsletter article, I am sharing YOUR words with YOU. See how attendees at Architecture Exchange East responded to the question, “From your perspective as a ‘design thinker,’ how could AIA Virginia elevate your member experience?” More>>
Kosmal and Oakland Elevated to Fellowship
Congratulations to Ann Kosmal, FAIA, and David Oakland, FAIA! Both were elevated to the AIA’s prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession. More>>
2016 AIA Grassroots Wrap-Up
At the end of February, sixteen of your local AIA leaders from Virginia came together in Detroit with nearly 600 of their peers for AIA Grassroots 2016. More>>
Don’t Miss Design Forum XII
Registration closes soon for Design Forum XII in Norfolk, April 1-2. Earn 7.5 AIA/CES learning units (HSW) and hear Jason Long, Anne Fougeron, Archie Lee Coats, IV and Stephen Kieran. More>>
ArchEx Call for Presentations
AIA Virginia is looking forward to building on the energy of last year’s ArchEx with a renewed and vigorous focus on curating exceptional, inspirational content. Submit your seminar today. More>>
Spring Vacation Special from Hotels Etc.
AIA Virginia has teamed up with Hotels Etc. of Virginia to bring AIA members the lowest travel, recreation and entertainment prices on the internet. More>>
Do You Have a Strategic Plan?
You may not be aware of it, but your AIA Virginia embarks on a strategic planning process every 3 years. 2016 is a strategic plan year and here’s what we are working on. More>>
Looking for Tours
We are looking for tours to add to the Architecture Exchange East schedule, Nov. 2-4, 2016, in Richmond. Do you know any projects of interest, in progress or recently completed, restoration, redevelopment, urban planning or historical architecture projects in the Richmond area? Email Marshall Dreiling at mdreiling@aiava.org
Resilient Virginia Conference
The 2016 Resilient Virginia Conference, taking place March 22-23, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia provides Virginia design professionals with skill enhancing opportunities in the resiliency area. More>>
2016 Architect and Associate Dues Renewal
If you have already renewed your AIA membership for 2016, thank you! If not, here are the options to get that done today. More>>
Construction Forecast
The semi-annual AIA Construction Consensus Forecast has been released. Take a look at the predictions for 2016 and 2017. More>>
National Equity in Architecture Survey Launched
The Equity by Design Committee has launched the second national Equity in Architecture Survey. If you haven’t yet taken the survey, you have until April 1, 2016. More>>
Allied Membership Online Renewal
You can now renew your allied membership online. We hope that this is an easier and more convenient option for keeping your membership current. More>>
Visual Documentation
Remember the days of the Polaroid (10-pack) and the Pocket Instamatic (in 12, 24, or 36 rolls)? When visiting your project’s construction site, you were probably very frugal when it came to what you would actually photograph. Times have changed. 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>>
Design Competition Open
Drawing on History is a design competition hosted by Historic Richmond and The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design in an effort to encourage a community-based dialogue on meaningful design. More>>
New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure. More>>