Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTSWashington, D.C. Photographs ©  Anice Hoachlander   Project Partner: Coakley & Williams Construction Situated adjacent to the landmarked St. Paul’s College, Hecker House is the Paulist Fathers’ new right-sized home and seminary, the culmination of programming exercises to distill future needs and most advantageous configuration of their facilities. The mission house uses site-specific design, stakeholder participation, and...

As the end of the year draws near, it’s easy to get sidetracked by deadlines and approaching holiday festivities. This is a reminder, so you don’t fall behind on fulfilling your continuing education requirements! You’ve worked so hard, the last thing you want is for either your AIA designation or your architecture license to lapse because you are a few...

AIA Northern Virginia’s Committee on Architecture for Education recently had the unique opportunity to tour Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus Academic Building One, a state-of-the-art computer science and computer engineering facility and a striking example of sustainable design and flexible learning spaces built for the future. Leading the tour was Sven Shockey, National Design Director at SmithGroup, who guided a group...

Since 2018 the AIA Virginia Political Action Committee (PAC) has been working hard to educate firms and members about the role the PAC plays in establishing relationships with state legislators. As a result of increased investments from members and firm leaders, along with the Committee’s concerted efforts, the PAC has expanded its capacity to forge strategic partnerships and proactively support...

Annually each September, the DMV schools of architecture descend upon the National Building Museum (NBM) for an 8-hour design charrette. Organized by AIA Northern Virginia, AIA Potomac Valley, AIA DC and AIA Baltimore, the 2025 Interschool Student Design Competition (ISDC) was held on Sunday, September 28. The event was truly a collaborative effort between not only the AIA chapters but...

EVENT DATE: OCT. 28, 2025LOCATION: AlexRenew Environmental Center in Alexandria, Va.Earn up to 5.5 AIA LUs. REGISTER NOW! Deadline to register has been EXTENDED to Oct. 26. There are a few seats left, be sure to get your ticket ASAP! A helpful list of FAQs is located at the bottom of this page. Ever dreamed of putting your name on...

DewberryVienna, VA Photographs © Anice Hoachlander  Designed to integrate seamlessly into the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood, Vienna’s new 29,441-square-foot police headquarters reflects the scale and character of nearby buildings while introducing a civic presence grounded in transparency and approachability. More than a municipal facility, the headquarters doubles as a public amenity, with a community meeting room and a landscaped plaza...

This year’s annual Canstruction® event held at Fashion Center at Pentagon City from September 5-13 and hosted by AIA Northern Virginia’s Community Service Committee, in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB), was can-tastic!  An experienced group of teams from local architecture firms – including Jacobs, MTFA, MW Architects, Samaha, and Wiley|Wilson – used creativity, innovation, and teamwork to make their imaginative...

The Custom Residential Architect Network (CRAN) Committee brought people together on Thursday, September 4th for an afternoon house tour, followed by a learning seminar and dinner.  Registrants for the event had the opportunity to come tour a new house by Alair Homes on Ohio St. in Arlington, VA. The home is currently under construction, but the owners graciously allowed visitors to...

As we enter the home stretch of 2025, we are proud of the incredible work being championed by our amazing members. In order to continue advocating for architecture and amplifying the power of design, our committees are looking for fresh energy and talent to support these efforts. In the section below, you will find descriptions of open volunteer opportunities across...