Our Vision

AIA Blue Ridge is a diverse, inclusive group of design professionals who empower its members and partner with the community to promote excellent design in our region.

Our Mission

AIA Blue Ridge aims to serve our members through:

Knowledge: Create, promote, and disseminate interdisciplinary study and research ensuring the AIA’s members are leaders in the profession, the industry, and their communities.

Advocacy: Advance policies about design through political outreach, education, and engagement that are responsive to the public and the profession.

Communication: Elevate the voice of architects to promote the value of design and to enhance the public’s understanding of the importance of architecture.

Collaboration: Align resources and empower networks of members, components, and allied professionals to build teamwork.


Our Board of Directors

Officers

President: Michael Lawson, AIA

Vice President: Lisette Stone, AIA

Secretary: Claude Breithaupt, AIA

Treasurer: Alexander Helms, AIA

Past President: Nick Wade, AIA

Directors

Breanna LaTondre Helms, AIA, NOMA

Zach Britton, Associate AIA

Nick Duncan, AIA


Our Committees

Below is a list of our currently active committees. We would love to have your input. If you are interested in joining one, please send us an email to contact@aiablueridge.org

 

Continuing Education

Design & Honor Awards

Communications

Advocacy & Public Outreach

Membership

YAF

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