Statement from AIA PA Board President On behalf of the AIA Pennsylvania Board of Directors, I am thrilled to congratulate our very own Stephen Swarney, J.D., on receiving the Component Executive of the Year award. Under Steve’s transformational leadership since 2013, AIA Pennsylvania has achieved what many thought impossible—from the historic passage of Act 144 of 2024, establishing mandatory continuing

AIA Pennsylvania architects Chris Dawson, AIA and Vern McKissick, AIA, A4LE, LEED AP sat down with Asia Tabb of WITF, Inc.’s The Spark to share an architect’s perspective on the revitalization of Harrisburg. If you miss the live stream, the episode will be available on The Spark podcast after airing.

Muhlenberg Township and Muhlenberg Greene Architects invite the public to a commemorative event, “Muhlenberg Township – The Family Behind the Name,” on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Muhlenberg Township Building, Public Meeting Room. This date is particularly meaningful—it marks the birthday of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, FAIA(1887–1980), the esteemed architect, military officer, statesman, and founder

AIA PA is proud to congratulate our members who have recently become fully licensed architects. The architecture licensure process is daunting, and your dedication and commitment to the profession is to be celebrated. Congratulations to Andrew Hart, RA, NCARB, NOMA, Assoc. AIA, Liu Zhongshi, AIA, Sean Rutala, AIA, Dave Ritter, AIA, CSI, and Tracy Nelson Wescott, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

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