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A Positive Start
2019 AIA Virginia President Rob Reis, AIA, looks forward to this new year with great optimism.
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Joint Forum with Richmond-Region Public Owners
Join us in Richmond, Feb. 21st for the first 2019 ACE Virginia Joint Owners Forum.
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Do You Own a Historic Home?
Join us for an evening of refreshments, drinks, and a lively discussion on how insurance companies work to preserve historic homes for their owners and the community.
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Practice Conference Takes Place March 22
Whether you’re just launching your firm or transitioning it to the next phase, you’ll benefit from having peers to discuss issues and find solutions.
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AIA Virginia Firm Directory
Have you let us know who at your firm is in charge of supplying us with your firm information for the new online directory?
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Student Design Competition Offers $3000 Prize
The AIA Virginia Prize design competition kicks off the new semester with a design charrette competition that engages students at all of the accredited schools of architecture in Virginia.
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Dreiling Fellowship
Attention emerging professionals! Applications are being accepted through March 1, 2019, for the Helene Combs Dreiling FAIA Fellowship.
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Meet the Class of 2019
Here are the 16 distinguished emerging leaders that make up the 11th annual Emerging Leaders in Architecture class for 2019.
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2019 Political Outlook in Virginia
Earlier this month, Corey attended a presentation by Dr. Robert Holsworth that he found captivating and intriguing, about the 2019 political landscape of Virginia within the General Assembly.
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New Regional Associate Director
Meet your new Region of The Virginias Regional Associate Director.
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Highlights from the December Board Meeting
A recap of the discussions and decisions made at the last meeting of the AIA Virginia Board of Directors.
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2019 PAC Rumble in the Jungle
The new year has begun with a new “Rumble in the Jungle!” Which component will win the 2019 AIA Virginia PAC award?
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National AIA Small Firm Exchange
Meet the new Regional Representative to the National AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx).
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Meet the Fellows
Get to know one of the members of the College of Fellows from Virginia.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Year in Review
President Eric Keplinger, AIA takes a look back at his year as President of AIA Virginia.
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Visions 2018 Sparkled at the VMFA
The profession came together at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 9, 2018, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to celebrate the AIA Virginia Honors and Design Awards.
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AIA Virginia Firm Directory
As part of the work of the Communications and Outreach Advisory Council of the Board of Directors, AIA Virginia will be launching the first online Virginia Firm Directory in 2019.
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Looking Back at ArchEx 2018
As we look back at ArchEx in the rearview mirror, here are a few highlights from the 3-day program where the profession came together to be inspired, learn and make connections.
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Dreiling Fellowship
The Helene Combs Dreiling FAIA Fellowship offers emerging professionals an opportunity to explore areas of interest, advance their knowledge and heighten awareness of the value of service to the profession and society. The steering committee is accepting applications for 2019.
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2018 PAC Champion
Who won the inaugural “Rumble in the Jungle” AIA Virginia PAC Award?
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Call for Submissions: Virginia By Design
In its second year, Virginia by Design recognizes the best efforts of designers or visionaries in Virginia who, by profession or avocation, have made creating, preserving, and enhancing design in Virginia a notable endeavor, which elevates the power of design.
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Government Advocacy Year in Review
Review a summary of the 2018 General Assembly Session and take a look at the issues ahead for 2019.
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DHCD Update
Significant changes to Uniform Statewide Building Code.
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Highlights from the October Board Meeting
A recap of the discussions and decisions made at the last meeting of the AIA Virginia Board of Directors.
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Regional Associate Director Applications Open
Are you an Associate AIA Member? Are you interested in the issues confronting architecture school graduates on a path to licensure? Would you like to help the National Associates Committee address these issues? Then, you may be just the person we’re looking for.
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National AIA Small Firm Exchange
Are you an AIA Member in a small firm? Are you interested in the issues confronting architects practicing in a small firm environment? Would you like to help the National Small Firm Exchange address these issues? Then, you may be just the person we’re looking for.
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Regional Representative to AIA Strategic Council
Every three years, the Region of The Virginias elects a Representative to the AIA Strategic Council, the AIA’s “think tank.”
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Allied Member Spotlight
Welcome to KeithFabry – Let’s Create Something Great Together!
We at KeithFabry are proud of our beginnings with over 50 years’ experience as a reprographics company.
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Sanford Bond Exhibition
Sculptures, furniture, and other work from the career of AIA Virginia member Sanford Bond, FAIA is on exhibition at The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design through January 7, 2019.
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New Benefits Coming Soon
We are about to roll out our new member discounts on an array of consumer products: computers, electronics, travel, dining, sporting events, movies, family events, auto, education products, and many everyday items.
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2019 Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
On Nov. 8, 2018, the members of AIA Virginia elected your 2019 officers and heard important updates about your association.
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In Memoriam
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our dear friend and member, Bruce Justice, FAIA.
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Meet the Fellows
Get to know one of the members of the College of Fellows from Virginia.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Hip Hop Architect at ArchEx
Michael Ford has dedicated his professional career to stimulating cross-disciplinary discourse on the sociological and cultural implications of architecture and urban planning on its inhabitants.
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Corey’s Top 10 Reasons to Attend ArchEx
Would you rather be in your cubicle or do any of the following
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PAC RUMBLE in the JUNGLE Update
Which chapter is in the lead to win the first AIA Virginia PAC award?
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ArchEx Registration Closes Soon
This is the last chance for you to lock in your spot for our exciting conference. Here are a couple of sessions you might be interested in attending.
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And the Winners are…
The 2018 Design Awards jury has identified two Honor Awards, thirteen Merit Awards, and one Honorable Mention.
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YARD Update
Marie McCauley, The Region of the Virginias Young Architect Regional Director gives an overview of the exciting current events happening within YAF.
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AIA Forum for the National Mall
Jim Clark, FAIA Champions “Blueprint for Better” Initiative.
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2019 ELA Class Nominations Open
AIA Virginia announces the call for applications for the 2019 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA): An Honors Academy of AIA Virginia.
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Blueprint for Better Housing
ArchEx is convening a panel of experts to discuss how housing projects, and the design processes behind them, can be interventions towards greater social and health equity.
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Annual Membership Meeting
Join us Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, for the annual meeting of the membership.
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The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship
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ICC Conference and New Codes in Effect
The International Code Council’s annual conference will be held in Richmond October 21-29. This will be the first time an ICC Annual Conference has been held in Virginia.
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Firm Leadership Survey
AIA Virginia partner, Chartwell Capital Partners has been working hard to put together insurance group discounts, and your participation in answering this short survey would really be helpful.
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ACE Higher Ed Event Recap
Read a recap of the final Joint Owner Forum of 2018 last month in Lynchburg.
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Meet the Fellows
Get to know one of the members of the College of Fellows from Virginia.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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AIA Virginia is on the Move … Literally
After much deliberation at both the Executive Committee and Board levels, your Board of Directors voted unanimously at the August meeting to relocate our organization’s offices to a new location in 2019.
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AIA Virginia Honors
Jack Davis, FAIA, to Receive the William C. Noland Medal
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Reggie Jones Selected to Receive the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service
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MTFA Architecture to Receive Firm Award
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Jones and Webb Honored with Emerging Professional Award
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Dalaya Honored for Distinguished Achievement
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Carr and Style Weekly Recognized with AIA Virginia Honors
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Honorary Membership Conferred Upon Tune
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ArchEx Discount Registration Ends Oct 5
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The RUMBLE in the JUNGLE for the AIA Virginia Political Action Committee Award
The AIA Virginia PAC Award looks to celebrate the engagement and commitment of a local AIA component who supports the advancement and mission of the PAC.
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2019 ELA Class Nominations Open
AIA Virginia announces the call for applications for the 2019 class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA): An Honors Academy of AIA Virginia.
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Annual Membership Meeting
The annual meeting of AIA Virginia along with the election of officers is coming up in November at Architecture Exchange East.
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Advocacy Meeting with State Senators
Members of AIA Virginia’s Government Advocacy Advisory Council had a very productive meeting with three Virginia State Senators. Read about what was discussed.
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Visions for Architecture
Join your colleagues for an evening at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to celebrate architecture and delight in the accomplishments of people and organizations whose vision and skills enrich our world.
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Save the Date
The 2019 AIA Women’s Leadership Summit will be September 12-14, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN together with AIA Minnesota. The Call for Sessions can be accessed at www.aia.org/wls, please share with anyone you feel may elevate the content and event.

Art and Architecture Review Board Appointments
On August 24, 2018, Virginia Governor Northam announced appointments to his administration that included these two AIA Virginia members.
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Project Feature
Can you make floors look like dirt? Take a look at the new Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
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Highlights from the August Board Meeting
Read the motions passed and the business discussed at the last AIA Virginia board meeting.
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Coming Soon – Big Discounts
Chartwell Capital Advisors has been working hard to provide AIA Virginia and its members a host of voluntary services and discounts. Stay tuned for an ambitious new program that provides each AIA Virginia member, employees, and family a multitude of deep discounts on an array of different products and services.
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Meet the Fellows
Get to know one of our newest members of the College of Fellows from Virginia.
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DGS/DEB Reorganization
The Department of General Services (DGS) recently reorganized several business units to facilitate the
delivery of key services to our customer agencies.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following member for passing her exams and gaining licensure.
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Believe What You Want, People’s Perceptions Equate to the Truth
Corey Clayborne shares the results of a recent survey and membership achievements
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School Safety
AIA Virginia Grabs Seat at the Table with Legislators on School Safety Discussion.
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ArchEx Volunteers Needed
Want to attend Architecture Exchange East for free?
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ArchEx Registration Opens Soon
Registration for Architecture Exchange East held Nov. 7-9, in historic Richmond, will open on Sept. 4.
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Virginia Code Changes Scheduled for September
View a summary of the more significant code changes that AIA Virginia submitted and were approved to go into effect this September.
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NCARB Update
NCARB’s last paper-and-pencil test was issued in 1996, and the computer-based exam rolled out in 1997. 20 years later, the exam has evolved into ARE 5.0 and already some of us have been talking about the “back in my day” experiences in ARE 4.0. I think a lot of us wish that one of the criteria for becoming an architect years ago was knowing how to successfully run a business! Click here to get information on the transition, study material, and other changes.
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Coming to Western Virginia
Join us for the next Joint Owner Forum with higher education clients from the western region of Virginia. An interactive panel discussion with key university decision-makers will be held to discuss upcoming projects and ways the industry can best collaborate with the respective institutes.
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ArchEx Task Force
A task force has been formed to investigate how to maximize the effectiveness of our annual convention, Architecture Exchange East.
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Meet the Fellows
Get to know the College of Fellows from Virginia.
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Meet the Staff
This month, get to know your member services director.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Why Attend Conferences?
Your president, Eric Keplinger, shares his experiences from his first Conference on Architecture and A’18 in New York. More>>

Honors Awards Nominations Due Friday!
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AIA Virginia is Investing an Additional $17k for Qualifications Based Selection Loophole
Government Advocacy is part of the AIA membership. We must engage in legislative and regulatory affairs as it is the steering wheel to controlling your own destiny as professional. It is not an option. More>>

Keynote Announced
AIA Virginia is excited to announce that Francis Kere, Hon. FAIA, will be our 2018 ArchEx Keynote Speaker. More>>

June Membership Meeting
Did you miss the virtual membership meeting last month? View the meeting recording and PowerPoint presentation. More>>

Website Refresh
The aiava.org website has been refreshed in advance of being able to provide an electronic firm directory and to be in alignment with the AIA brand. Take a look>>

Joint Owner Forum with Higher Education Clients
Great dialogue was exchanged at the recent ACE event regarding upcoming projects and long-range planning, how to get work, SWaM, sustainability, and procurement vehicles for higher-education clients. More>>

The Not-So-Good PAC Fact
Less than 3% of AIA Virginia Members Participate More>>

Meet the Fellows
Get to know the College of Fellows from Virginia. More>>

ArchEx Volunteers Needed
Want to attend Architecture Exchange East for free? More>>

Highlights from the June Board Meeting
Read the motions passed and the business discussed at the last AIA Virginia board meeting. More>>

Professional Liability Coverage
Chartwell Capital Advisors has been working hard to assemble a stable of Professional Liability providers for AIA Virginia members. More>>

Presidential Citation
AIA Virginia President Eric Keplinger, AIA recently presented a Presidential Citation to a worthy candidate. More>>

Meet the Staff
This month, get to know our accounting assistant. More>>

A’18 annual business meeting resolutions and bylaws updates
Delegates at the 2018 AIA Annual Meeting voted to make the Institute more supportive of difference, more steadfast in inclusiveness, and more explicit in justice. More>>

AIA’s New Firm Directory
AIA has released a mobile-friendly sortable list of architecture firms and contact information (website url and address) in its new firm directory. More>>

Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members. More>>

Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda. More>>

New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure. More>>

Design Awards
The 2018 Awards for Excellence in Architecture call for entries closes tomorrow.
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Membership Meeting
Join us Friday for our virtual membership meeting where the 2018 ArchEx Keynote will be announced!!!
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Being a Freshman Wasn’t So Bad
As I look in the rearview mirror, I wanted to share the team’s accomplishments that I am most proud of over the last year.
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Lobbying for Architecture
Does the Profession Mean Enough to You to Care What’s Ahead?
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Region of The Virginias Breakfast
Are you attending A’18 next week in New York? Don’t miss this reception with your Virginia and West Virginia colleagues.
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Joint Owner Forum with Higher Education Clients
Just a few seats remain for Monday’s Joint Owner Forum with higher education clients from the eastern region of Virginia like William & Mary, VCU, and Old Dominion University.
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Call for Nominations: AIA Virginia Honors
The AIA Virginia Honors Committee is asking you to take a look at the Honors categories, review the selection criteria, and then ask yourself a few questions:

1. Do you think you might be a candidate for one of these honors?
2. Do you have a colleague who deserves one?

If the answer to either of these questions is yes, we encourage you to submit your nomination for AIA Virginia’s Honors Awards.
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Architects are Ready to Serve
Thirty-seven regional architects, engineers, and building inspectors participated in Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training this past Saturday in Norfolk.
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Fellows Fete
The fellows held their annual fete in April and welcomed five new fellows from Virginia and West Virginia.
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Is Your Contact Info Correct?
Are you receiving information from AIA? If not, check your profile at https://myprofile.aia.org/Login and update any incorrect information.

Not-So-Good PAC Fact
Our voice is only a whisper at the table because the PACs of chicken farmers dwarf ours.
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Gubernatorial Appointment Opportunities
Two seats on the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development will be up for reappointment.
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ARE Update
The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) 4.0 retires in just a few weeks—here’s what you should expect if you haven’t finished testing by June 30, 2018.
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Meet the Class of 2018
Get to know the members of the 2018 Emerging Leaders in Architecture class.
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ArchEx Volunteers Needed
Want to attend Architecture Exchange East for free?
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Meet the Staff
She’s our biggest cheerleader. Meet our Director of Finance.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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Architects Advocate, Action on Climate Change
A message from the founder of Architects Advocate, Action on Climate Change.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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My Path, Our PAC
Most would agree, particularly most architects, that I have had an interesting path to the presidency of AIA Virginia.
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Design Awards
The 2018 Awards for Excellence in Architecture call for entries is now open.
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Joint Owner Forum with Higher Education Clients
Register today for the next Joint Owner Forum with higher education clients from the eastern region of Virginia like William & Mary, VCU, and Old Dominion University.
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AIA Virginia Honor Awards
Call for nominations is now open.
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In Memoriam
Virginia Tech President Emeritus Charles W. Steger, FAIA
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Reflections: Design Forum XII Blur
Professor Ed Ford offers his reflections on the recent Design Forum XIII: Blur.
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May is Building Safety Month
Governor Ralph S. Northam recognized May 2018 as Building Safety Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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ARE 4.0 Retirement: Two Months to Go!
As we enter the final months of ARE 4.0’s delivery, here are some important things to understand if you are a licensure candidate.
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Membership Meeting
Join us for a virtual membership meeting on Friday, June 15, 2018.
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ELA Class Off and Running
The 2018 Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA) program has completed their fourth session of the year and it is shaping up to be a great year!
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At The Branch
Check out what the kids accomplished at The Branch’s first architecture camp and view pictures from the inaugural Brunch at The Branch awards ceremony.
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ArchEx 2018 Theme
We’re excited to announce the theme of the 2018 Architecture Exchange East Conference.
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Meet the Staff
He’s been our EVP for 12 months now. How well do you know Corey Clayborne?
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At the April Board Meeting
Your Board of Directors took the show on the road and met at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Review the summary of actions from this meeting.
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Responsibility
Let’s face it. The key to fiscal responsibility is personal responsibility. Here are a couple of videos that may give you some ideas on how to build and manage your wealth and then pass it on to your loved ones in a responsible way.
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New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Deadline Extended to April 30
The 2018 Call for Proposals for Architecture Exchange East remains open through April 30. We are seeking experts both from within the profession and outside it to showcase cutting-edge case studies and the latest technologies, practices, and research.
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If Not Me, Then Who?
What are you passionate about? What drives you? EVP Corey Clayborne shares how you can make an impact on the profession.
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Payne Appointed to Technical Review Board
Governor Northam has appointed an architect to the State Building Code Technical Review Board (TRB).
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Citizen Architect Scholarship – Architect Planning Commissioners
Do you serve on a planning commission? To help you be more effective in your role, we have available a limited number of scholarships that will cover the cost of your registration at the 2018 American Planning Association Virginia Chapter Annual Conference at Wintergreen Resort.
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Design Forum is a Wrap!
Take a look at some pictures from Design Forum XIII which was held in Roanoke last weekend.
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The Impact of the AIA Virginia PAC
How much would we raise in 2018 if every AIA Virginia member gave $10 to the AIA Virginia PAC?
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Grassroots 2018
Last month in San Diego, AIA leadership from the Region of The Virginias, explored the theme, “Leading through Influence.”
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Gubernatorial Appointment Opportunities
Opportunities to serve are coming up for the Art and Architecture Review Board and the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development.
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2018 Design Awards
Watch your inbox for the call for entries for the 2018 Awards for Excellence in Architecture coming soon!

SAP Training Coming to Norfolk
Intended for licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors; this course certifies attendees as Building Evaluators in the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP).
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Citizen Architect Highlight
Chris Hubbard, AIA, Principal at WHA Architecture & Planning, PC, has announced he is running for city council.
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Virginia By Design Honorees
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design has awarded its first annual Virginia By Design awards. Take a look and see who will be honored this Friday at their inaugural event.
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General Assembly Adjourned
Even though the 2018 General Assembly has adjourned, our work is not complete. Out of session, AIA Virginia will continue to formulate new relationships and strengthen existing relationships.
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Meet the Staff
This month meet our Director of Sales.
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Save the Date
Join us for a virtual membership meeting on Friday, June 15, 2018.
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Navigating Health Insurance
Have you signed up for this free webinar next Tuesday? 1 LU available.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s his recent travel agenda.
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New Architects
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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Region of The Virginias Celebrate New Fellows
Get to know our new AIA Virginia and AIA West Virginia fellows.
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Your AIA Depends on You
AIA Virginia President, Eric Keplinger, AIA, shares how this organization belongs to the membership, advocates and works on behalf of the membership, and is dependent on vital contributions of time and energy from the membership.
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Join Us At The Taubman
Design Forum XIII is now less than a month away, and we couldn’t be more excited. Space is limited, so be sure to today to secure your spot.
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Will You Answer the Call?
The 2018 Call for Proposals for Architecture Exchange East is now open. We are seeking experts both from within the profession and outside it to showcase cutting-edge case studies and the latest technologies, practices, and research at Architecture Exchange East.
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General Assembly Session Has Ended
The 2018 General Assembly session ended on March 10. Take a look at the bills that were discussed and the topics that continue to impact the business of architecture.
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Opportunity to Serve on the Commonwealth’s AARB
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Art and Architectural Review Board (AARB) reviews and advises the Governor on the acquisition and design of works of art, buildings, and structures on property owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia. There is an opportunity for you to serve.
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2018 Class Project
This year’s class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture spent time in Charlottesville this month to develop their class project around a neighborhood that deals with racial inequity, overwhelming car traffic, and the surrounding, high-rent developments.
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Meet the Staff
This month meet our Managing Director.
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Planning Commission Appointments
New appointments to the Town of Blacksburg Planning Commission bring the architect participation from 0% to making up 25% of the commission.
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Volunteer to Help Others In Need
Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to use your architectural knowledge when doing so? The Virginia VDEM/AIA Virginia Disaster Assistance Partnership is looking for more architects.
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New Webinar Series
Join us April 17th for a new quarterly webinar series focused on providing you with the tools to improve your practice management and entrepreneurship skills. 1 LU available.
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What Happened at the ACE Virginia Forum?
ACE had its first quarterly meeting on February 20 at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Richmond. The event consisted of an exclusive, up-close discussion with the senior leadership of Virginia’s Department of General Services (DGS). What resulted was an improved understanding of the decision matrix at DGS, sharing of the vision of the Agency, and an exchange of innovative ideas.
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Where’s Corey
Executive Vice President, Corey Clayborne, has pledged to get around the state and visit firms, components, partner organizations, and universities. Here’s what’s on his travel agenda.
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What Did the Trees Do Wrong?
As professionals responsible for shaping the built environment, why are we so seemingly willing to eradicate nature and re-shape the environment? The question, unfortunately, is neither isolated nor simple to answer.
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Welcome These New Members
Please help us welcome these new members to the AIA as architects and associate members, transfers, and AIA Virginia Allied Members.
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February Board of Directors Meeting
Review the summary of actions from the February 2018 AIA Virginia Board of Directors.
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New Architects
It’s a huge batch of new architects this month! Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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