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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Designing and Detailing Durable Masonry Walls

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...
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1 AIA LU|HSW
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Assessment Open from June 6 - July 25, 2025

EPiC Firm Recognition EP/YP Survey Open

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.* ...
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April 12-18, 2026

Architecture Week 2026

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...
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Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:30am - 11:45am

Pennsylvania 2021 IECC Update | Residential and Commercial

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...
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3 AIA LU | HSW
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Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 12:00pm

A Practical, Purposeful & Private Approach to AI

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...
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1AIA LU
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Thursday & Friday | October 23 & 24, 2025 9am - 3pm

Wood Pro Expo

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...
Spooky Nook Sports, Champ Boulevard, Manheim, PA, USA
AIA LU Credits Available through live education sessions
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Wednesday, July 16 2025 | 12:15pm - 1:15pm

The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1

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...
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1 AIA LU|HSW
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:30am

How Should Construction Contracts Approach Potential Tariffs?

Concerned about Soaring Material Costs, Project Redesigns, or Delivery Delays? Don’t Let Tariff Surprises Derail Your Project! Join leading construction attorneys and architects for an engaging, solutions-focused session.  Gain insight on how to protect your firm, your clients, and profits from the unpredictable impact of tariffs and other market shocks.  Leave this webinar with actionable and proven strategies you can...
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1.5 AIA LU
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm

2025 Architectural Excellence Awards Broadcast & Viewing Parties

Celebrate Architectural Excellence Across the Commonwealth Join your colleagues, peers, and industry partners from across the state to celebrate architectural excellence with AIA Pennsylvania’s 9th annual broadcast reveal and local viewing parties hosted by local AIA chapters and leaders across the state, set for the evening of Thursday, December 4th. Celebrate 2025’s honorees in five programs, including the Architectural Excellence...
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Wednesday, October 15th AND Wednesday, November 12th

Tri State 2025 Small Firm Symposium

Back by popular demand the Tri-State Small Firm Symposium to be held on Wednesday, October 15 (daytime) and Wednesday, November 12 (evening). This will be a virtual program that will be sure to provide excellent insite and information for all small architecture firms. The Small Firm Symposium on October 15& November 12 is calling for your voice!  Present your knowledge on...
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AIA LU's to be submitted

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