Education
ARE Trivia @ Richbrau Brewing
Richbrau Brewing 5 S. 20th Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin YAF Richmond for ARE Trivia at Richbrau Brewing! Expect to see question types across all six ARE divisions and actively problem solve with your colleagues.
Biophilic Design with Windows and Doors
ZoomLearn how applying the goals of biophilic design to windows and doors will help you cultivate wellbeing within the built environment for your residential and commercial clients.
Lunch & Learn: Mass Timber
Lynch Mykins Richmond 1519 Summit Avenue, Suite 101, Richmond, VirginiaJoin our in-person lunch and learn about Mass Timber at the Richmond office of Lynch Mykins.
Feb. Lunch & Learn: Stone Designs
AIA Virginia 2201 W. Broad Street, Suite 207, Richmond, VirginiaJoin us in person for our February Lunch and Learn in the conference room at AIA Virginia's offices in the Bookbindery Building. Discuss the formation of natural stone and compare it with the natural process technology of manufacturing Calcium Silicate Stone Units. Architectural detailing for stone masonry veneers promoting moisture management principles and considerations for […]
AIA Leadership Summit (formerly Grassroots)
After two years of virtual gatherings, AIA’s premier chapter leadership training event returns to Washington, DC, February 14–17 with a new name and an exceptional program. Join us at AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots) for four days of vital leadership training designed to help you be an effective leader in your chapter, firm, and […]

ARE 101
Three Notch'd Brewery 2930 W Broad Street, RichmondJoin us for an informal discussion on all things ARE, hosted by 3-5 panelists who have recently passed all the exams. We’ll touch on everything from exam timing and scheduling, study materials and strategies, and the test-taking experience – both online and in person. No matter where you are in the ARE process, we’re here […]
Shoreline Restoration and the Elizabeth River Project
Using the Ryan River Lab as a case study, learn how buildings can be a model for protecting both the ecosystem and humans as sea levels rise.
Community Economic Transitions and Resilience
Emerging out of experience and research in Appalachia and many other communities around the country, discover a range of resources to support efforts to launch or accelerate sustainable economic development and local food systems.
Decarbonization and the Built Environment
Learn about the urgent imperative to address carbon in the building sector and understand how policy changes and emerging technologies can help accelerate the transition.
Master Planning for Resiliency
Meet the challenges of a rapidly changing climate. Learn how we can protect our structures, systems, and natural spaces by working in collaboration with designers, citizens, and policy-makers to build climate-resilient communities.

AIA Conference on Architecture (A’23)
The AIA National architecture and design event of the year is heading to the beautiful Bay Area June 7-10, 2023.
2023 Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects
Review legal decisions from across the country that affect architects and identify “lessons learned” to apply to your design practice.