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Committee on Architecture for Education

CAE
For people interested in the design of educational, cultural, and recreation facilities
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About Us

The Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is concerned with the quality and design of all types of educational, cultural, and recreational facilities. It is a forum for architects, educators, and civic leaders that promotes the exchange of ideas, best practices, and resources around learning environment design, and connection between school design and local neighborhoods.

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Joseph McCoy, AIA

2026 Chair

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08/25/2026

Introducing the AIA Northern Virginia Pathway to Licensure Program

If earning your architectural license is one of your goals for 2027, AIA Northern Virginia wants to help you get there. Formerly known as the AIA Northern Virginia ARE® Scholarship, our newly renamed Pathway to Licensure Program continues the same mission with a name that better reflects its purpose: supporting Northern Virginia Associate AIA members as they progress toward becoming
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08/21/2026

WIA Summer Social Celebrates Five Years of Connection and Community

For the fifth consecutive year, the AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee welcomed members, friends, and families to its annual Summer Social – an event centered on building relationships, strengthening connections, and celebrating the people who make our profession so rewarding. Held in a relaxed outdoor setting at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, VA, the WIA Summer Social
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08/14/2026

The AIA NoVA Newsroom: Press Releases

Welcome to the AIA Northern Virginia Newsroom! We love celebrating the people and projects that make our communities thrive. Our press releases share stories from across our Chapter—from local events that bring neighbors together to the talented designers and teams recognized for their outstanding work. Explore our latest announcements to stay connected with the architects, projects, and ideas making a

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