Elevating Architecture Since 1975.

AIA Northern Virginia activates the region's architecture community by supporting its members, advocating for the profession, and amplifying the power of design.

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Thinking about starting your own firm?

This three-part workshop series will give you the practical tools and expert guidance you need to launch your own firm with confidence.

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How Can you Get Engaged? Check out our Committees.

AIA NoVA has open volunteer opportunities across our various committees. See where you can do the most good!

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Annual Membership Meeting & Honor Awards - Oct. 23

Join the celebration of this year's Honor Award winners, scholarship and leadership program recipients, new board members and more!

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Monday

Oct 13

AIA Northern Virginia Board Meeting

AIA Northern Virginia's monthly board meeting.

Thursday

Oct 16

Architecture for Education Firm Spotlight & Monthly Committee Meeting

Join the CAE for a firm & project spotlight virtually over lunch.

Friday

Oct 17

Virtual Fall Lecture Series – #2 Careers for Architects in the Private Sector: Paths, Roles, and Impact

A panel discussion with architects in the private sector sharing their paths, roles, and impact.

Tuesday

Oct 21

LGBTQIA+ Alliance Meeting

This Alliance aims to create a supportive and inclusive community within our profession, fostering dialogue, advocacy and networking opportunities for LGBTQIA+ architects and allies in the region.

Thursday

Oct 23

BUY TICKETS NOW | AIA Northern Virginia Autumn Social + Honor Awards

AIA Northern Virginia hosts the Autumn Social, including their annual Honors Program! The 2026 AIA NoVA ARE® Scholarship winner, the AIA NoVA nominee to AIA Virginia’s Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA) program will be announced plus a toast to 2025’s newly licensed!

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Become an Architect

Explore the various resources and programs designed for young children and students with a keen interest in architecture.

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Hire an Architect

Looking for a skilled local architect to tackle your next project?

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Community Programs

AIA Northern Virginia hosts a variety of events and activities, each focused on engagement with the public and celebrating our local architecture and architects.

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To see more projects, profiles, research, essays and award-winning work, check out our INFORM Magazine!