Members from AIA New York State, AIA New Jersey and AIA Pennsylvania gathered in Hershey Pennsylvania on November 18 – 20, 2024 to attend the Tri State Fusion Conference.  What a fantastic conference and experience for all who attended.  The conference had a packed line up of educational sessions, unique tours, and multiple networking fellowship opportunities.  Tri-State Awards Program The

Last night, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 the AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Awards Broadcast aired at 6:30pm.   The AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Awards programs, recognizes firms and individuals across Pennsylvania for excellence in design, contributions to the profession of architecture, and commitment to the quality of the built environment.  Be sure to watch the broadcast found here on our YouTube channel. 

New Bill Demonstrates Collaborative Industry EffortsHARRISBURG, Pa. (November 20, 2024) – The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA PA) together with the Interior Design Legislative Coalition of Pennsylvania(IDLCPA) are pleased to announce the passage of Senate Bill 1319, which amends theArchitects Licensure Law to advance both professions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Senate Bill 1319, signed into law

AIA Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the Emerging Professional Committee (EPiC) Chair 2025 – 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and advocate for the committee’s initiatives while engaging with AIA and making a meaningful impact in the community. In this role, you will represent all emerging professionals, including AIAS members and young architects throughout Pennsylvania. Alongside other

November 18 – 20, 2024 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE BEST RATES SPECIAL CONFERENCE ROOM RATES AVAILABLE Ignite your Architectural Practice with a Dynamic Fusion of Ideas and Innovation at the Tri-State Fusion Conference. Join us for a dynamic fusion of ideas, innovation, and networking at the Tri-State Fusion Conference in Hershey, PA. Discover how to elevate your practice through inspiring

The 2024 Tri-State Design Awards jury is a panel of leading Chicago-based architects, both practitioners and educators. Chris-Annmarie Spencer, AIA, NOMA Principal | Wheeler Kearns Architects Jamaican by birth, Chris-Annmarie received a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from the Caribbean School of Architecture at the University of Technology before attending graduate school at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

In its third year, the AIA Pennsylvania Women’s Leadership Summit Scholarship is supporting six members in attending October’s AIA leadership event in Chicago. These scholarship recipients have shown a deep commitment to architecture and the built environment, active involvement in the AIA, and strong advocacy for sustainability and social equality – aiming to enrich both architecture profession and their communities.

As the world confronts the urgent challenges posed by climate change and rising energy costs, businesses are increasingly seeking sustainable solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Among the available strategies, the Section 179D deduction emerges as a critical financial incentive for investing in energy-efficient improvements to commercial buildings. This provision of the Internal Revenue Code not only promotes sustainable practices but