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Canstruction
For those interested in helping coordinate events that benefit our communities like canstruction
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About Us

The Community Service Committee assists local community service groups, primarily functioning through Canstruction®, the creation of larger structures made of individual cans of food which are then donated to a Northern Virginia food pantry. Canstruction is a global non-profit charity that organizes competitions where participants design and build structures made entirely from full cans of food. It combines creativity, team building, and community service to alleviate hunger, and is a unique way to contribute to local communities while also fostering innovation and design skills.

Our Leadership

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Yuhui (Grace) Gan, AIA

2023-2025 Co-Chair
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Bronwyn Redd, Assoc. AIA

2025-2026 Co-Chair

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08/10/2025

Now Accepting Applications: AIA Northern Virginia 2026 ELA Nomination & Grant + ARE® Scholarship

AIA Northern Virginia is committed to fostering the development of future leaders in the field and recognizing those that have distinguished themselves by their passion and commitment to design. We are excited to announce that applications are now open for two great opportunities: the Virginia Emerging Leaders Nomination & Grant program and the AIA NoVA ARE® Scholarship.    These programs
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07/20/2025

Opportunity to Learn What it Takes to Start Your Own Firm: Oct. 28

AIA Northern Virginia is pleased to announce the inaugural launch of “So, You Want to Start Your Own Firm?” supported by a grant from the AIA Trust and its sponsors, Victor and CNA. This day-long program is geared towards anyone on an architecturally-entrepreneurial journey in Northern Virginia and the surrounding areas, whether in-school, newly graduated, established and currently working as
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06/24/2025

Meet The Jury for Design Awards 2025

Each year, the Chairs of our Design Award committee travel to a quadrant of the country, visiting a different city in search of new architect professionals to review and judge our Chapter’s Design Award submissions. This year, the Design Awards headed to St. Louis, Missouri. The jury was held at the offices of CannonDesign on Thursday, May 1 and Friday,
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Photo Credit © Joseph McCoy, AIA