The Paula Maynes ARE Grant recognizes architecture graduates pursuing licensure and their contributions to the profession and their greater communities by offsetting the costs of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Established in 2015, the grant celebrates the late Paula Maynes, AIA, whose collaborative character and legacy of mentorship and service to the profession left an indelible impact on the architecture...

District Days is AIA Pennsylvania’s annual grassroots advocacy event and an opportunity to mobilize the membership to meet with our state’s legislators to establish architects as a resource to address the challenges facing their district and the state. It’s also an opportunity to introduce and remind lawmakers of architects’ contributions and expertise throughout their districts and beyond. The primary goal...

Join AIA PA and the Masonry Coalition of Pennsylvania for this engaging webinar that will answer your questions about historic repair and restoration. What to Expect in this Webinar Get an overview of historic masonry wall assemblies and their evolution from mass, to transitional, to cladding systems. This session explores the differences between these systems and how they function. Learn...

Why Choose Masonry? To answer this question, we must ask you, in the spirit of renowned architect Louis Kahn, “What do you want your building to be?” If you desire a new or renovated structure that will bring lasting beauty, solid economic savings, and an enhancement to your company’s reputation and standing in the community, then using a masonry system for your next...

Recognize your firm for supporting your Emerging Professional’s Journey Can you answer yes to these questions: If the answers are YES than WE WANT YOU!  Large and Small firms are encouraged to submit a nomination Take a moment to recognize, and celebrate your firm’s dedication the future of the profession with the AIA Pennsylvania EPiC (Emerging Professionals Community) Firm Recognition.* ...

Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone—especially K-12 students—to explore architecture and design. See how you can join the fun and find activities near you! Want to get involved? Explore your options It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect! Architecture Week is a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of good design, with a goal...

Course Description Join us for a comprehensive 3-hour webinar combining two targeted courses in one convenient session! Each 1.5-hour segment—one dedicated to commercial code updates and the other to residential code updates—delivers essential insights into Pennsylvania’s adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Earn a total of 3 AIA LU | HSW credits (recorded separately per session) by...

AI is all the rage in AEC today, but many firms jump into the deep end without regard for the security and veracity of their source data. Further, many firms still define design technology and information technology teams separately—despite their sharing critical data. This session will highlight the risks of inadequate preparation for AI and provide guidelines for establishing a...

The event will return October 23-24, 2025 to the Spooky Nook Sports Center Wood Pro Expo Lancaster will return October 23-24, 2025 to the Spooky Nook Sports Center in Manheim, PA WPE Lancaster is the only woodworking exposition and conference for professional woodworkers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. In addition to participation from the strong Pennsylvania woodworking base, attendees come from states...

This course discusses the reasoning and development of a purposefully-designed canopy system, bringing together maximum function with stunning visual elements. The discussion emphasizes implementing design methods for canopy and sun control projects including specification of processes and materials to ensure a custom project that meets all functional and aesthetic needs, along with a precise fit for the building. Important design...