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FELLOWS
For those architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society
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About Us

The Fellows Committee seeks to stimulate a sharing of interests among Chapter Fellows, promote the purposes of the Institute, advance the profession of architecture, mentor young architects, and be of ever-increasing service to society.

The AIA Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.

So how does one go about becoming a Fellow? Architect members of the AIA who have been in good standing for at least ten cumulative years may be nominated for Fellowship by their Chapter or by a petition signed by any five Fellows or any ten AIA members. In addition, each candidate must be sponsored by either an FAIA or AIA member in good standing. The sponsor provides a one-page letter of introduction to the jury that includes specific reasons why the candidate deserves to be a Fellow.  The AIA Northern Virginia Fellows Committee is here to help you through the process.  Please reach out via email to [email protected].

Our Leadership

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Manoj Dalaya, FAIA

2025 Co-Chair
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Kevin Sneed, FAIA

2025 Co-Chair

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05/21/2025

AIA Northern Virginia Architecture Month – 2025 Recap

AIA Northern Virginia celebrated Architecture Month during April and we’re happy to report that it was very successful*, with several sold out events. Our committees led a full slate of programs, setting up design tours, sketching workshops, and lectures to engage the many audiences we serve. Our annual celebration of all things Architecture in Northern Virginia kicked off with an
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05/21/2025

Help Us Celebrate Those Who Make a Difference

The AIA NoVA Honors & Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for our 2025 chapter Honor Awards. We invite you to help us recognize the individuals, partners, and organizations who shape our profession and contribute to our community. Each year, we celebrate contributions across a variety of categories, including: Nominations are easy. All we need is the name of an
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05/21/2025

AIA NoVA Architect Returns to the 2025 Venice Biennale of Architecture 

The 19th International Architecture Exhibition, Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective., curated by Carlo Ratti and produced by La Biennale di Venezia, is open to the public now through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at the Giardini, the Arsenale, and various locations across Venice. The Exhibition searches for a path forward, proposing that intelligent solutions to pressing problems can take many forms. It