Tag: AIA Virginia News

Charting a Path Forward
Incoming president Nick Vlattas, AIA, reflects on where we have been and shares his vision for where we are going at AIA Virginia in 2016. More>>

Call for Applications: ELA Deadline Extended
The application deadline has been extended to Nov. 30. Who do you know with the potential to be an outstanding contributor to the profession and the community by being part of the Emerging Leaders in Architecture class of 2016? More>>

Save the Date: Design Forum XII
Design Forum is a biannual conference founded in 1994 to “foreground important debates about design and the built environment.” Next spring, The Forum will take place in Norfolk. More>>

Brown Meets with Legislator
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Vice President for Government Affairs William Brown, AIA, met with David Bulova to discuss AIA Virginia’s legislative agenda. More>>

AIA Virginia Prize Awarded
Over 300 students from Hampton University, Virginia Tech-Blacksburg, Virginia Tech-Washington Alexandria Architecture Center and the University of Virginia were given a challenge to design a response to a problem created by faculty from one of Virginia’s architecture schools. See the problem and the winning solution. More>>

NCARB Announces IDP Overhaul Details
On Nov. 3, 2015, NCARB announced details on its IDP Overhaul. More>>

Officers Elected to 2016 Board
During AIA Virginia’s Annual Meeting of the Membership on Nov. 5, 2015, the following officers were unanimously elected to serve on the 2016 Board of Directors. More>>

Virginia’s 2015 Election Update
On Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, Virginians elected individuals to fill all 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly. More>>

Architecture Exchange East
We hope you enjoyed the new and improved ArchEx 2015! Surveys have been emailed to all members and attendees — please take a few moments to share your feedback. Handouts for some 2015 seminars are available Here>>

Historic Membership High
AIA is experiencing and increase in membership it hasn’t seen in the last 7 years. More>>

New to the AIA Virginia
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined the ranks of AIA Virginia. More>>

New Architects
We understand the dedication and effort required to study for and pass the ARE. Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure. More>>

Urbanization, Health and Resilience
In her monthly column, Helene Combs Dreiling shares the impact designers have as they shape the built environment. More>>

Sanford Bond Honored With Noland Medal
Sanford Bond, FAIA, Founder and Principal of 3north in Richmond, Va., will be recognized with the William C. Noland Medal at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The William C. Noland Medal is the highest award bestowed on a member architect. More>>

Edward Gillikin Honored For Distinguished Achievement
Edward Gillikin, AIA, Principal at KOP Architects, will be recognized with the Award for Distinguished Achievement at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. More>>

2015 Awards for Excellence Announced
This year, juries have given 29 honor, merit, and honorable mention awards to projects designed by Virginia Architects. More>>

Call for Applications: Emerging Leaders in Architecture Class of 2016
Applications are now being accepted for the Emerging Leaders in Architecture, Class of 2016. Who do you know with the potential to be an outstanding contributor to the profession and the community? More>>

Ukrop Brothers Honored With Architecture Medal
Robert S. Ukrop, President and CEO of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, and James E. Ukrop, Principal of New Richmond Ventures, will be recognized with the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. More>>

Christopher Charles and Jeana Ripple Honored As Emerging Professionals
Christopher Charles, Assoc. AIA, Associate at Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company and Jeana Ripple, AIA, Founding Principal of Ripple Architecture Studio and Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia School of Architecture, will be recognized with The Virginia Emerging Professional Award at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. More>>

There’s An App For That
The Small Firm Round Table has introduced AIAKinetic is a smartphone-based guide for architects covering what it takes to be successful in practice. More>>

Sally Brown Recognized with AIA Virginia Honors
Sally Brown, 2015 chair of The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design Board of Trustees and member of the Shimer College Board of Trustees, will be recognized with AIA Virginia Honors at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. More>>

Payne Receives Prestigious Service Award
Kenneth Payne, Jr., AIA, was awarded the “Jack A. Proctor Meritorious Service Award for Registered Design Professionals” at the 2015 Virginia Building and Code Officials Association Annual School and Conference held in Virginia Beach this past September. More>>

State Fills Key Roles at DGS and DHCD
Christopher L. Beschler and Cindy L. Davis fill key roles at the Virginia Department of General Services and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. More>>

Architecture Exchange East – Call for Volunteers
Attend Architecture Exchange East for free for a day when you volunteer for this year’s event. More>>

2017 Women’s Leadership Summit in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia has been chosen as the location for the Summit in 2017. More>>

Mid-Atlantic Design Showcase Call For Entries
The Mid-Atlantic Design Showcase  places your work on display at Architecture Exchange East. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours before Friday, Oct. 16. More>>

ARE Prep Program Recognized for Excellence
AIA Northern Virginia wins national award for ARE Prep program. More>>

New to the AIA Virginia
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined the ranks of AIA Virginia. More>>

New Architects
We understand the dedication and effort required to study for and pass the ARE. Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure. More>>