Hear directly from National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) staff and AIA NoVA chapter leaders who have recently navigated the licensure process.

Learn more about the 2026 ARE® Prep Series and view the full series schedule here.

Grab a beverage and some appetizers (on us!), catch up with your colleagues, and enjoy a few short presentations from some of our members.

Hop online anytime between 12:00 and 1:00 pm to ask your Blue Ridge board members about the budget report, board nominations, new voting process etc. ahead of our online voting deadline.

We are trying out a new format for our Annual Meeting this year! To enable more of our membership to take an active role in the chapter’s formal business, this year’s annual vote will be held as an online poll instead, with a one-week open voting period.

Join us for the first Blue Ridge region VANOMA Trivia Night hosted by Colley Architects on Thursday September 11, 5:30pm -7:30pm. 

It’s a good opportunity for us to come together, network, enjoy snacks, and have a good time.

The AIA VA HRC and COTE are pleased to announce the “Building Reuse and Decarbonization” webinar series.  This four-part series, will showcase the overlaps between the historic preservation and sustainability that help reduce our carbon footprint.

The building industry is one of the largest producers of the carbon emissions. By adapting existing buildings to support contemporary needs, rather than demolishing and building new, we can avoid emitting thousands of tons of carbon into the atmosphere.  With the growing shift toward renovation over new construction, this webinar series will show how the renewal of existing buildings as high-performance facilities creates a sustainable and resilient world. The series brings together leading experts in architecture, interior design, sustainability, and electrical engineering.

7/23 from 12:00-1:30pm: Carbon Counts: Quantifying the Value of Existing Building Stewardship – Denise Gravelle, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, Sustainability Specialist, Quinn Evans – submitted for AIA CES approval

AIA Member – $15 (for the series)
Non-member – $20 (for the series)
Students – FREE (for the series)

We will once again be partnering with AIA Northern Virginia to provide virtual ARE Prep Series to our members. This year’s classes will be held virtually. Advance registration is required by 5:00pm on the Thursday directly prior to the class.  Register with AIA NOVA now!

Each class offers attendees an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Topics covered include Practice Management; Project Management; Programming & Analysis; Project Planning & Design; Project Development & Documentation; and Construction & Evaluation. All sessions offer AIA LU|HSW credits. 

Virtual class participation link will be sent the day immediately prior to each class. 

Series Schedule
July 12 – Construction & Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: 
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)

The AIA VA HRC and COTE are pleased to announce the “Building Reuse and Decarbonization” webinar series.  This four-part series, will showcase the overlaps between the historic preservation and sustainability that help reduce our carbon footprint.

The building industry is one of the largest producers of the carbon emissions. By adapting existing buildings to support contemporary needs, rather than demolishing and building new, we can avoid emitting thousands of tons of carbon into the atmosphere.  With the growing shift toward renovation over new construction, this webinar series will show how the renewal of existing buildings as high-performance facilities creates a sustainable and resilient world. The series brings together leading experts in architecture, interior design, sustainability, and electrical engineering.

Schedule:

7/9 from 12:00-1:30pm: Electrification/Decarbonization of Historic Properties – Developing Carbon Master Plan, Effective Implementation Strategies, and Management of Operational Carbon –  Hallah Abodaff, PE, LEED AP, Managing Principal at Loring’s Washington, DC office – submitted for AIA CES approval

7/23 from 12:00-1:30pm: Carbon Counts: Quantifying the Value of Existing Building Stewardship – Denise Gravelle, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, Sustainability Specialist, Quinn Evans – submitted for AIA CES approval

AIA Member – $15 (for the series)
Non-member – $20 (for the series)
Students – FREE (for the series)

The AIA VA HRC and COTE are pleased to announce the “Building Reuse and Decarbonization” webinar series.  This four-part series, will showcase the overlaps between the historic preservation and sustainability that help reduce our carbon footprint.

The building industry is one of the largest producers of the carbon emissions. By adapting existing buildings to support contemporary needs, rather than demolishing and building new, we can avoid emitting thousands of tons of carbon into the atmosphere.  With the growing shift toward renovation over new construction, this webinar series will show how the renewal of existing buildings as high-performance facilities creates a sustainable and resilient world. The series brings together leading experts in architecture, interior design, sustainability, and electrical engineering.

Schedule:

6/25 from 12:00-1:30pm: Holistic Regenerative Materials & Bio-Based Innovations: Advancing Historic Resources and Climate Resilience with mindful MATERIALS – Linda Sorrento, FASID, LEED Fellow, IIDA, COO, Emerita – Mindful Materials – submitted for AIA CES approval

7/9 from 12:00-1:30pm: Electrification/Decarbonization of Historic Properties – Developing Carbon Master Plan, Effective Implementation Strategies, and Management of Operational Carbon –  Hallah Abodaff, PE, LEED AP, Managing Principal at Loring’s Washington, DC office – submitted for AIA CES approval

7/23 from 12:00-1:30pm: Carbon Counts: Quantifying the Value of Existing Building Stewardship – Denise Gravelle, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, Sustainability Specialist, Quinn Evans – submitted for AIA CES approval

AIA Member – $15 (for the series)
Non-member – $20 (for the series)
Students – FREE (for the series)

The AIA VA HRC and COTE are pleased to announce the “Building Reuse and Decarbonization” webinar series.  This four-part series, will showcase the overlaps between the historic preservation and sustainability that help reduce our carbon footprint.

The building industry is one of the largest producers of the carbon emissions. By adapting existing buildings to support contemporary needs, rather than demolishing and building new, we can avoid emitting thousands of tons of carbon into the atmosphere.  With the growing shift toward renovation over new construction, this webinar series will show how the renewal of existing buildings as high-performance facilities creates a sustainable and resilient world. The series brings together leading experts in architecture, interior design, sustainability, and electrical engineering.

Schedule:

6/18 from 12:00-1:30pm: Old Buildings are the Future – Julia Siple, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Director of Sustainability, Quinn Evans – submitted for AIA CES approval

6/25 from 12:00-1:30pm: Holistic Regenerative Materials & Bio-Based Innovations: Advancing Historic Resources and Climate Resilience with mindful MATERIALS – Linda Sorrento, FASID, LEED Fellow, IIDA, COO, Emerita – Mindful Materials – submitted for AIA CES approval

7/9 from 12:00-1:30pm: Electrification/Decarbonization of Historic Properties – Developing Carbon Master Plan, Effective Implementation Strategies, and Management of Operational Carbon –  Hallah Abodaff, PE, LEED AP, Managing Principal at Loring’s Washington, DC office – submitted for AIA CES approval

7/23 from 12:00-1:30pm: Carbon Counts: Quantifying the Value of Existing Building Stewardship – Denise Gravelle, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, Sustainability Specialist, Quinn Evans – submitted for AIA CES approval

AIA Member – $15 (for the series)
Non-member – $20 (for the series)
Students – FREE (for the series)

We will once again be partnering with AIA Northern Virginia to provide virtual ARE Prep Series to our members. This year’s classes will be held virtually. Advance registration is required by 5:00pm on the Thursday directly prior to the class.  Register with AIA NOVA now!

Each class offers attendees an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Topics covered include Practice Management; Project Management; Programming & Analysis; Project Planning & Design; Project Development & Documentation; and Construction & Evaluation. All sessions offer AIA LU|HSW credits. 

Virtual class participation link will be sent the day immediately prior to each class. 

Series Schedule
June 14 – Project Development & Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
July 12 – Construction & Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: 
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)

Join us on May 28th on Zoom to hear updates from the AIA Virginia Advisory Councils and Committees.

Register in advance on the AIA VA Website

You’ll hear mid-year updates from these AIA Virginia Board Committees and Councils.

AIA Virginia PAC
Advocacy Advisory Council
Member Services Advisory Council
Outreach Advisory Council
Education Advisory Council
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
VA COTE
HRC
National Associates Committee
Young Architects Representative
Architect Licensing Advisor
Strategic Councilor’s Report

1.5 AIA LUs

Save the date!

We will once again be partnering with AIA Northern Virginia to provide virtual ARE Prep Series to our members. This year’s classes will be held virtually. Advance registration is required by 5:00pm on the Thursday directly prior to the class.  Register with AIA NOVA now!

Each class offers attendees an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Topics covered include Practice Management; Project Management; Programming & Analysis; Project Planning & Design; Project Development & Documentation; and Construction & Evaluation. All sessions offer AIA LU|HSW credits. 

Virtual class participation link will be sent the day immediately prior to each class. 

Series Schedule
May 17 – Project Planning & Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
June 14 – Project Development & Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
July 12 – Construction & Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: 
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)

Save the date!

Save the date for this year’s annual Kidstruction!

This is a free event for toddlers, kids, and teens to celebrate creativity and the power of design by constructing a LEGO city out of 40,000+ LEGOS and 300+ cardboard bricks.

Free and welcoming to all! No registration required and walk-in’s welcome!

We will once again be partnering with AIA Northern Virginia to provide virtual ARE Prep Series to our members. This year’s classes will be held virtually. Advance registration is required by 5:00pm on the Thursday directly prior to the class.  Register with AIA NOVA now!

Each class offers attendees an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Topics covered include Practice Management; Project Management; Programming & Analysis; Project Planning & Design; Project Development & Documentation; and Construction & Evaluation. All sessions offer AIA LU|HSW credits. 

Virtual class participation link will be sent the day immediately prior to each class. 

Series Schedule
Apr. 12 – Programming & Analysis (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm
May 17 – Project Planning & Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
June 14 – Project Development & Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
July 12 – Construction & Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: 
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)

Every other year, AIA Virginia convenes a diverse cadre of decision-makers, from firms of all sizes, for a one-day forum designed to cultivate strong leaders and advance business practices. With a focus on creating and fostering a healthy firm culture, both seasoned and emerging leaders will come together to share and learn best practices, be challenged, and be celebrated by their peers. Roundtable discussions will focus on leadership development, team building, diversity, inclusion and equity, and legal challenges faced by firms. 

Save the Date for our Art of Practice 2025 program on Friday, March 14, in Northern Virginia, venue TBD. Registration will open on Monday, January 6.

We will once again be partnering with AIA Northern Virginia to provide virtual ARE Prep Series to our members. This year’s classes will be held virtually. Advance registration is required by 5:00pm on the Thursday directly prior to the class.  Register with AIA NOVA now!

Each class offers attendees an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Topics covered include Practice Management; Project Management; Programming & Analysis; Project Planning & Design; Project Development & Documentation; and Construction & Evaluation. All sessions offer AIA LU|HSW credits. 

Virtual class participation link will be sent the day immediately prior to each class. 

Series Schedule
Feb. 01 – Practice Management (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
Mar. 08 – Project Management (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
Apr. 12 – Programming & Analysis (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm
May 17 – Project Planning & Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
June 14 – Project Development & Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
July 12 – Construction & Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: 
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)

We will once again be partnering with AIA Northern Virginia to provide virtual ARE Prep Series to our members. This year’s classes will be held virtually. Advance registration is required by 5:00pm on the Thursday directly prior to the class.  Register with AIA NOVA now!

Each class offers attendees an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Topics covered include Practice Management; Project Management; Programming & Analysis; Project Planning & Design; Project Development & Documentation; and Construction & Evaluation. All sessions offer AIA LU|HSW credits. 

Virtual class participation link will be sent the day immediately prior to each class. 

Series Schedule
Mar. 08 – Project Management (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
Apr. 12 – Programming & Analysis (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm
May 17 – Project Planning & Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
June 14 – Project Development & Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
July 12 – Construction & Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: 
Complete Series Package: $250 (AIA Member); $400 (Non-Member)
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)

Save the date! We’ll be hosting our Annual Meeting at Big Lick on October 24th. More information coming soon.

Please join AIA Virginia in Staunton, VA for a historic tour of The Villages at Staunton with Robin Miller. The tour will include two buildings renovated using Historic Tax Credits and two buildings that have not yet been renovated.  The program will start with a Power Point presentation in the Blackburn Conference Center, and then a tour of The Blackburn Inn, which was renovated in 2018.  After that, Robin will lead a tour of two of the unrenovated buildings, Building 31 and The Byrd Building. Lunch will be provided.

Registration deadline is Friday, September 13 at 5:00 p.m.

AIA Member: $25 | Non-Member: $40

2  AIA LU (pending approval)

The Blackburn Inn is offering members who register for this tour, 15% discount off standard nightly rates!  Make this a weekend getaway for you and/or a loved one. The discount code will be sent after you register above.

The 2024 Design + Honor Awards will be presented the evening of September 13, 2024, at the Fire Station One Boutique Hotel, in Downtown Roanoke. We'll kick things off at 5:30 with drinks and a tour of the AIA Blue Ridge member-designed venue. A cocktail style dinner reception will begin at 6:30 and we'll celebrate our award winners with remarks from the jury at 7:00.

Free to all members with prior registration. RSVP to contact@aiablueridge.org to register and receive a calendar invite.

(1) HSW LU credit

This will be a great way to catch up with others in the profession outside of our more organized events. Bring your own lunch or stop by one of the many restaurants at the Market Building and slide a chair up to the table! We're looking forward to seeing you there. 

Each year the AIA Northern Virginia Young Architects Forum organizes seminars for those preparing to take the Architect Registration Exam® (ARE). The award-winning seminars offer the opportunity to learn from a professional in each discipline and use that knowledge in preparation for the ARE. All sessions offer AIA Continuing Education credits.

Remaining Series Schedule
July 13 - Construction and Evaluation (5 LU | HSW), 10:00a-3:00p

Cost: 
Complete Series Package: $250 (AIA Member); $400 (Non-Member)
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)

Individual Seminar classes are available but advance registration is required by 5:00pm on the Thursday directly prior to the seminar.

Seminar Class Bundles: Attendees choosing the series package are permitted one session cancellation, minus credit card fees and cost of in-person lunch, as applicable. Additional missed sessions will not be refunded, but will entitle attendees to receive any pre-/post-session class materials which the instructors may decide to make available. 

Register here: ARE Prep Registration