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The CRAN committee connects into the Tri-Chapter Custom Residential Architect Network which provides resources and connections for architects who specialize in custom residential design. The committee assists with continuing education, advocacy and public outreach relevant to residential architects. The committee and all events are open to any area architects who include custom residential design in their practices.
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Joshua A.W. McKenrick, AIA
2026 ChairCheck Out Latest News
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
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
Photo Credit © Rebecca Pantschyschak
Photo Credit © Rebecca Pantschyschak
Photo Credit © Rebecca Pantschyschak
Photo Credit © Rebecca Pantschyschak