AE Works, an award-winning Pittsburgh-headquartered building design and consulting firm, welcomes former Pittsburgh Mayor William (Bill) Peduto, who is joining the company as a Strategic Advisor. In this role, Peduto will support AE Works’ commitment to growing in the Pittsburgh region by advising on strategy across higher education, healthcare, commercial, and public-sector work. He will help strengthen AE Works’ ability

MG Architects has hired Alexandra “Ally” Murphy to join their architectural staff, where she will assist with design documentation, construction administration, develop 3D/BIM models, and create construction documents and schedules. A 2025 graduate of Marywood University with a Bachelor of Architecture, Art History Minor, and Urban Studies Designation, Murphy previously interned at Breslin Architects and earned high honors at Blue

Century-Old Pittsburgh Building Transformed Into Health “Home-Of-The-Future” PITTSBURGH – A quiet block in Regent Square now has a milestone architectural distinction, courtesy of Studio St. Germain: it is the site of the Wilkinsburg Residence, the first single-family residence in Pennsylvania—and only the 5th in the country—to earn a Passive House EnerPHit certification. Created specifically for existing structures, EnerPHit is the

BIG NEWS! The Tri-State Conference, hosted by AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania, is coming to Princeton, NJ in 2026.  Join us in Princeton, NJ for the 2026 Tri-State Conference. The 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—hosted by AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania is coming to Princeton, New Jersey. Join architects and design

The EPiC Firm Recognition, facilitated by the Emerging Professionals Committee (EPiC), recognizes firms for their commitment to the professional development of emerging professionals and young architects with an assessment of firm culture and support in four critical areas: (1) licensure, (2) leadership and professional development, (3) career advancement opportunity, and (4) commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. AIA Bucks Phillips &

The Department of Education is proposing a much narrower definition of “professional degrees” for federal student-loan purposes, and architecture is not included on the proposed professional-degree list.  What’s happening: The Department of Education is proposing a much narrower definition of “professional degrees” for federal student-loan purposes, and architecture is not included on the proposed professional-degree list. Why it matters: The federal definition

2021 International Codes will take effect on January 1, 2026 Last week the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) reviewed and approved the rule making updating 34 Pa. Code, Part XIV, Chapters 401 and 403 (Pennsylvania UCC).  The effect of this action is the updates to the Uniform Construction Code of Pennsylvania, including the move to the 2021 International Codes

AIA National is bringing exciting enhancements to AIA.org that will require a temporary system outage next weekend. To help you prepare, they have provided additional details. Here’s what you need to know: Timing: Deployment will begin October 31 at 8:30 pm ET and continue through November 2 at 6 pm ET. During this window, most systems will be unavailable as they

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber recently hosted Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams for her State of the City address. We’re pleased to share key highlights that demonstrate the Capitol City’s commitment to growth, accountability, and community investment.  Architects have a vested interest in the conversation surrounding the revitalization of the city, the improvement and development of its community spaces, the reuse of

AE Works is excited to welcome Jose Galindo as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Jose is a technology-driven leader with 20 years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. He is recognized for advancing digital transformation through expertise in BIM, computational design, cloud-based workflows, process automation, and data analytics. His leadership has guided major technology initiatives, including enterprise software