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

June 27th 6 PM – 7:30 PM

A hybrid presentation and breakout discussion session for career planning, interview and negotiation skills, professional development as well as survey results. Light food & drink will be provided.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend REMOTE (see zoom link) or IN-PERSON in one of these VA regions below:

Northern VA: **TBD** Update will be sent soon **

Richmond: Clark Construction, 3810 W Broad St Suite 103, Richmond VA 23230

Central VA: VMDO Office, 200 East Market Street 22902

Blueridge: SFCS Office, 305 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011

Hampton Roads: WPA Office, 400 Granby St, Suite 301, Norfolk, VA 23510

Join us for a tour of the LEED v4 Silver certified Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia, on June 26, 2024, from 4 to 5 PM followed with a happy hour at Star Hill Brewery.

In July of 2020, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC opened adjacent to the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Connected to the medical school and research institute by an enclosed elevated walkway, this 140,000 square foot research institute serves as a new model for biomedical and behavioral science.

For any additional enquiries please reach out to Preethi Chitharanjan at preethi.chitharanjan@aecom.com

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Learning Objectives (1 HSW LU)

• Explain the primary goals for the project and the key sustainability initiatives that drove the project to certification.

• Identify the primary strategies that contributed to the achievement of LEED credits and describe the impact of those strategies on occupants & building performance.

• Explain how the rainwater harvesting helped meet the City of Roanoke’s stormwater requirements.

• Understand how the project works within a designated flood plain to achieve a walkability innovation credit.

We are meeting up for lunch at noon on June 20th, at the downtown Roanoke City Market Building. 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
June 15 - Project Development + Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
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

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
May 18 - Project Planning and Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00-4:00p
June 15 - Project Development + Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
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

Calling all creative kiddos! Let’s build a city with some LEGOS!

Join the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Blue Ridge chapter as they host “Kidstruction: Our City, Our Home” on Saturday May 11th from 10AM – 2PM in the Taubman Museum of Art Lobby. 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+ carboard bricks.

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
April 13 - Programming + Analysis (5 LU | HSW), 10:00a-3:00p
May 18 - Project Planning and Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00-4:00p
June 15 - Project Development + Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
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

Our very own Board Member Rebecca Edmunds has been awarded the IAWA 2024 Kristine Fallon Prize Award for her manuscript Allison G. Williams: An Architect First.

Allison G. Williams, FAIA will be sharing her work as the 2024 IAWA Symposium Keynote on March 21st. We encourage all to attend and learn more about her work.

http://www.agwms.com

This is 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. 

Which Buildings Require Asbestos Testing Prior to Renovation or Demolition?

This course will explore where asbestos comes from, why it is beneficial in building materials, and the potential health impacts from exposure that have resulted in regulation at the federal and state levels. Additionally, we will discuss information related to specific inspection requirements in federal regulations, focusing on demolition and renovation.

This course counts for 1 LU credit. To register, click here.

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
March 9 - Project Management (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
April 13 - Programming + Analysis (5 LU | HSW), 10:00a-3:00p
May 18 - Project Planning and Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00-4:00p
June 15 - Project Development + Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
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

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.

2024 Series Schedule
February 3 - Practice Management (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
March 9 - Project Management (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
April 13 - Programming + Analysis (5 LU | HSW), 10:00a-3:00p
May 18 - Project Planning and Design (6 LU | HSW), 10:00-4:00p
June 15 - Project Development + Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
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

Save the Date for our AIA Blue Ridge Annual Meeting. We’ll start off with dinner from a local restaurant, have a presentation about the year from our current President Nick Wade, and also celebrate the winners of our ADU competition. We can’t wait to see you there!

We're trying out something new! Join us for a lunchtime hard hat tour of the ongoing renovation of the Moyer Sports Complex by Lose Design of Lawrenceville, Georgia. This event is hosted by CSI Blue Ridge and G&H Contracting. 

Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Que Food Truck from Troutville, VA will be onsite with food and drink available for purchase. 

To register for this event, click here. Those attending this event must wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): closed-toe shoes, hard hat, high visibility vest, and safety glasses. 

Virginia Tech began construction in April of 2022 on the $69.5 million Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building in Blacksburg. The 102,366-gsf facility will feature 26 wet, dry, and specialty labs designed to be flexible and adaptable to the current and future instructional needs of the College of Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Natural Resources and Environment, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. On the first floor, the Discovery Suite will provide a maker space with both wet and dry functionality for student projects and industry partnerships. The four-story structure will also offer general-use classrooms, collaboration spaces, offices, informal study areas, workspaces for graduate teaching assistants, and an accessible outdoor gathering area.
 

ZGF is providing architectural and engineering services with Skanska as construction manager at risk. A minimum of LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility, which is slated for occupancy in fall of 2024.

Please RSVP to this event by emailing contact@aiablueridge.org. Attendees are required to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): closed-toe shoes, hard hat, high visibility vest, and safety glasses. 

Join us for a rare tour of a completed residential project designed by Balzer and Associates. Because the project is completed (and occupied), no PPE will be required for this tour. 
 

Please RSVP to this event by emailing contact@aiablueridge.org in order to receive the property address. This event has been submitted for 1 AIA CEU credit. 

Four learning objectives:
1. Bracing walls made up mostly of glass.
2. Rethinking which rooms get the best views.
3. Looking at a different method for presenting clients with the schematic design process.
4. Examine how ceilings can instruct the program.

Join us to welcome the 2023 Class of Emerging Leaders in Architecture to Roanoke! YAF is hosting a meet and greet happy hour with the class, location TBD.

AIA Blue Ridge will host a free online webinar “Design for Aging” to educate interested designers on standards and best practices of designing residential spaces for older adults. The webinar speakers, Chris McGill, AIA and Helen Jadlowski, AIA, will share their experiences on multiple senior living projects they have worked on at SFCS, Inc. The course will explore accessibility guidelines and universal design through the lens of “aging in place”. We will discuss how the physical needs of users change as they age and how designers can go above and beyond minimum code requirements to create adaptable spaces that promote independent living for older adults.

While SFCS works with many facilities to try to address those needs at the large scale, communities like Roanoke need to develop other tools to help address these housing and quality of life needs for older members at the small scale, because the cost of assisted living and skilled care is financially out of reach for many individuals, especially those on fixed incomes. Attendees of this course will have a better understanding of the best practices of “Design for Aging” to help inform the design of ADU competition submissions.

Attendees will need to register in advance by emailing contact@aiablueridge.org.  The course will be recorded for those who are unable to attend the live event. This webinar has been submitted for 1 LU/HSW credit. 


Learning Objectives:
1. Explore research into the accessibility needs of aging adults and the "activities of daily living". Explore how to promote independence in aging adults.
2. Identify best practices that go above and beyond minimum accessibility codes for aging adults and how these standards can be applied to a residential setting.
3. Illustrate the application of best practices of designing for aging adults in built examples of apartments that implement the identified best practices.
4. Explore the best practices of "Universal Design" and how residential spaces, which are not required to meet strict standards of accessibility can be built to have increased adaptability to provide more equitable housing for diverse populations, including aging adults.
5. Apply these best practices through the development of Accessory Dwelling Units through the ADU Competition hosted by AIA Blue Ridge to put what was learned into practice.

In conjunction with the ADU design competition, AIA BR has organized a tour of a few local ADUs. This will be a great chance to see examples of various ADU designs and ask the owners about their experience before beginning your own design. This event requires pre-registration to attend. Please RSVP by emailing contact@aiablueridge.org

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 15 - 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

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
June 17 - Project Development + Documentation (6 LU | HSW), 10:00a-4:00p
July 15 - 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