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For those who have an interest in identifying, understanding, and preserving architectural heritage
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About Us
The Historic Resources Committee is dedicated to educating, empowering, and advocating for the preservation and adaptation of historic buildings and downtowns. It provides members with resources for understanding historic architecture and construction, engages with policies regarding historic buildings and areas, and arranges tours of historic buildings for the Chapter and public.
Historic Preservation Information by County/City within AIA NoVA:
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Caroline – none
- Clark
- Culpeper
- Fairfax
- Falls Church
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg
- King George -NA
- Loudoun
- Madison – NA
- Orange -NA
- Page – NA
- Prince William
- Rappahannock – NA
- Shenandoah
- Spotsylvania – NA
- Stafford
- Warren – NA
- Winchester
Our Leadership
2026 Chair Vacant
Email: [email protected] if interested.Check Out Latest News
Photo Credit ©️ Heather Casey, AIA, NCIDQ
04/17/2026
WIA Brings Members Together for a Creative Evening of Crochet
In late March, the AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee presented a Crochet 101 Workshop to provide attendees an opportunity to learn a new skill and socialize. The idea for the event originated from a conversation between Heather Casey, AIA, NCIDQ and Dani Juarez, Assoc. AIA, both at Summer Consultants, about cross-stitching and other needle arts. Heather wanted
Photo Credit ©️ Leesa Mayfield, AIA
04/16/2026
Streets, Structures & Sips: AIA NoVA Explores Middleburg & Boxwood Winery
We had a great turnout on Monday, April 13 with 40+ members of AIA Northern Virginia joining us for the Middleburg Architecture & Historic Buildings Walking Tour + Wine Tasting led by AIA NoVA Member and local architect Timothy Clites, AIA — a 20+ year Middleburg resident, small-firm owner, and Chair of the town’s Historic District Review Committee. While Middleburg
Photo Credit ©️ Roland Lemke, AIA
04/15/2026
Spark Creativity. Inspire Young Designers: Volunteer to Support K-12 Outreach
In what has become an annual tradition, AIA Northern Virginia recently participated in the Mt. Vernon Community School Science Fair. Member volunteers provided students with toothpicks, gumdrops, and sample designs to experiment building their own miniature structures. Architecturally focused K–12 programming inspires youth to learn about the power and impact of design, nourishes creativity, and establishes exposure to the profession
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Photo Credit © AIA NoVA
Photo Credit © AIA NoVA
Photo Credit © AIA NoVA