Historic Resources

HRC

For those who have an interest in identifying, understanding, and preserving architectural heritage

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About Us

The Historic Resources Committee is dedicated to educating, empowering, and advocating for the preservation and adaptation of historic buildings and downtowns. It provides members with resources for understanding historic architecture and construction, engages with policies regarding historic buildings and areas, and arranges tours of historic buildings for the Chapter and public.

Historic Preservation Information by County/City within AIA NoVA:

Alexandria
- City of Alexandria
Arlington
- Arlington County
Caroline – none
Clark
- Clark County
Culpeper
- Culpepper Historic District
Fairfax
- Fairfax County
Falls Church
- The City of Falls Church
Fauquier
- Fauquier County
Frederick
- Frederick County
Fredericksburg
- City of Fredericksburg
King George -NA
Loudoun
- Loudon County
Madison – NA
Orange -NA
Page – NA
Prince William
- Prince William County
Rappahannock – NA
Shenandoah
Spotsylvania – NA
- City of Spotsylvania
Stafford
- Stafford County
Warren – NA
Winchester
- City of Winchester Historic Districts

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2026 Chair Vacant

Email: [email protected] if interested.

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09/23/2026

COTE Dialogue Series: Exploring New Standards in Sustainable Design

AIA Northern Virginia’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) recently hosted a Dialogue Series that brought the design community together for an engaging conversation on LEED v5 and the future of sustainable design. Launched in April of 2025, LEED v5 is the latest version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system and serves

Photo Credit ©️ Zaira Suarez, AIA

09/22/2026

An Evening in Old Town: AIA NoVA’s September Board Meeting & Happy Hour at Winstanley Architects & Planners

This September, the AIA Northern Virginia Board of Directors traded the usual conference room for the historic streets of Old Town Alexandria, gathering for their monthly Board meeting followed by a happy hour hosted by Winstanley Architects & Planners at the firm’s centrally located office on King Street. Winstanley’s office is itself an architectural gem: a converted brick rowhouse tucked

Photo Credit ©️ Joseph McCoy, AIA

09/21/2026

2026 Canstruction® Northern Virginia: Creativity, Collaboration, and Community

AIA Northern Virginia’s Canstruction® event brought together creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and community spirit as six teams transformed an everyday building material—the humble can—into imaginative and memorable works of art, all on display at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. More than a design competition, Canstruction® demonstrates how architecture and design can make a tangible difference in our community. Every can