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...

Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTSArlington, Va.Project Partners include: Potomac Construction Services The historic single-story brick building, a retail pad site on the Dominion Apartments site, was originally occupied by Mr. W’s, a candy factory and ice cream shop in the 1950s. It was converted to a Sherwin Williams Paint store until 2019 and recently renovated and converted into a neighborhood restaurant,...

On July 18th, AIA Nova’s Young Architect’s Forum (YAF) held its second annual Mentor Golf event at TopGolf National Harbor. This much-anticipated evening brought together a diverse group of professionals for an experience that seamlessly blended networking, learning, and, naturally, golf. The event saw participation from prominent local firms including Jacobs, KGD, MTFA, and FGM Architects, alongside product representatives from...

The AIA Northern Virginia Design Awards Gala recognized twenty-one outstanding projects at the recently completed National Museum of the United States Army, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia on Aug. 22, 2024. The Committee received more than 100 entries across seven categories. The honors were awarded to architects whose projects demonstrated a level of the good design principles of the 21st century,...

As we approach membership renewal season, some of you may find yourself wondering what to do with your AIA membership if you are planning to retire in the coming months. Others may have already retired and find themselves needing to return to the workforce for one reason or another. Regardless of which situation you find yourself in, this information about...