The Autism Speaks Walk is the world’s largest autism fundraising event dedicated to improving the lives of people with autism. Powered by the love of people with autism and the parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives and providers who support them, the funds raised help ensure people of all abilities have access to the tools needed to lead ‘their best lives.’ WIA is hosting a team for the Washington, D.C. Walk, and our members will be walking socially distanced in our neighborhoods all around the DMV.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lecture Series: AIA Guides for Equitable Practice
The final installment of AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture’s partnership series with Beyer Blinder Belle focuses on the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice. The publication shares relevant research, tools, and best practices to address employment and personnel issues about equity, diversity, and inclusion. The discussion features panelists who contributed to the Guides.
Dismantling Racism & Discrimination in the Architecture Profession: A Framework for Action (Part 2)
Join in an interactive online session with the AIA Northern Virginia Board and chapter members, along with guests from AIA Richmond and AIA Hampton Roads, to discuss how architects can be advocates for racial equity and justice when working with clients, elected leaders, and civic groups.
Free. Registration required.
WIA Lecture Series: Diversity and Inclusion in Recruiting & Marketing
AIA Northern Virginia’s Women in Architecture presents the latest installment in its EDI Lecture Series. This session offers a panel discussion with representatives from firms and local architecture schools. Women in Architecture is pleased to partner with Beyer Blinder Belle to host this series of discussions on how we can improve our current practices.
Earn 1.5 AIA LU
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Dismantling Racism and Discrimination in the Architecture Profession: A Framework for Action
Join in an interactive online session where the AIA Northern Virginia Board will talk about results from the 2018 National Equity in Architecture Survey followed by a collaborative working session to brainstorm priorities and goals towards creating a more equitable chapter.
Earn 1 AIA | LU
Registration is required for participation and to receive continuing education credit.
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Local and State Advocacy + You (Online)
Local and state advocacy efforts can strongly influence critical issues of importance to architects, such as school security, resilience, sustainability, and housing access and affordability. Learn about AIA Virginia’s advocacy agenda and the results of the 2020 General Assembly from lobbyist Patrick Cushing, with Williams-Mullen, and Corey Clayborne, FAIA, AIA Virginia Executive Vice President.
Hear the results of the recent AIA Northern Virginia advocacy survey and learn what issues are important to our members. Also, consider how you can become involved as we plan for our Advocacy Day this fall.
Earn 1.5 AIA LU
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Large Doors: How to Select the Right Door (Online)
Modern design trends are favoring larger openings, and while this blank canvas offers a wide-range of options, it can also pose a challenge. Because of the almost unlimited variations of different types, styles, and available options for large doors, it is often more important that the architect understands how to utilize the proper selection process, rather than which specific door to choose. The process for specifying should include client aesthetic expectations, environmental conditions, building performance, and durability concerns.
Earn 1 AIA LU | HSW
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