This year marks the 40th anniversary of Fairfax County’s James M. Scott Exceptional Design Awards program, which celebrates design excellence by recognizing achievement in the total design of a building and its site. Since the program was established in November 1984, more than 300 projects have been awarded for their ability to enhance the visitor experience through innovative architecture and...

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 2024 Interschool Student Design Competition (ISDC) was held this on Sunday, Sept. 22. It is truly a collaborative effort between not only the AIA chapters but...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Download PDF Arlington, Va. – The 2024 Interschool Student Design Competition was held Sunday, September 22, 2024 with winners announced at an awards ceremony Friday, October, 4, 2024. Organized by AIA Northern Virginia, AIA Potomac Valley, AIA DC and AIA Baltimore, six local architecture schools participated this year: Catholic University of America, Howard University, Morgan State University,...

Perkins&WillWashington, D.C.Project partners include Advanced Building Performance; GHT; Wiedenbach Brown The new headquarters for the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) embodies their brand and mission to reduce the negative impacts of the built environment and enhance the human condition by focusing on human health and well-being. As a result, USGBC looked to reduce their footprint and consolidated into one...

By Daniel M. Eggleston, Esq. and Curtis A. Orshoski, Esq.Lee/Shoemaker PLLC At the outset of each project, the last thing most design professionals are thinking about is a dispute. If you’ve been in the business long enough, however, you’ve almost certainly had the unfortunate distinction of being involved in a project-related dispute that morphed into a claim. Too often, design...

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, we held the inaugural planning meeting for the AIA NoVA LGBTQIA+ Initiative — to explore creating a group dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community within our profession. We want to promote dialogue, advocacy, and networking opportunities for LGBTQIA+ architects and allies across Northern Virginia and beyond. We were thrilled to have participation from...

The AIA Northern Virginia Happy Hour, held at the DC Office of Little Diversified Architectural Consulting in Tysons Corner, was a resounding success. This vibrant event followed the September AIA Northern Virginia Board Meeting, providing a perfect opportunity for members to unwind and engage in meaningful conversations. The atmosphere was electric as architects, designers, and industry professionals gathered to share...

AIA Virginia’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is currently striving to reach its annual fundraising goal. Why should you participate in this effort? Each donation from architects like you not only contributes to this goal, but also ensures that, as a profession, we have a voice in the state legislature. On behalf of AIA Virginia members, the PAC advocates for individual...

Canstruction returned to Northern Virginia at the Fashion Center at Pentagon City in Arlington, with a remarkable display of creativity and team spirit. Nine teams, comprised of local architectural & construction firms plus local government, built for up to 7 hours as they transformed cans of food into intricate and awe-inspiring sculptures, showcasing the power of teamwork and imagination. Each...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Download PDF Arlington, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Northern Virginia), in collaboration with Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, announced the 2024 Canstruction Northern Virginia Award winners at a reception held at Matchbox in Arlington, Va. Architecture firms were recognized with awards for their creative designs and innovative use of...