Elevators, once associated mainly with commercial spaces, now enhance residential living by providing lifetime accessibility and convenience. Their affordability and convenience make elevators a valuable addition to homes, expanding the market for home resale. This program focuses on adding elevators to residential applications to help improve the quality of life for the end users. It also discusses codes and regulations...

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment through materials, manufacturing, and use. The discussion looks at solutions through specification and implementation of sun control technologies such as sunshade and daylighting canopy systems, as well as usage of materials that contain recycled content. Designing as part of a holistic building environment is critical to sustainable building projects,...

The climate crisis demands bold action. How can architects drive sustainable urban regeneration and create resilient communities? Join us on March 25 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET) for a 1.5 HSW/LU webinar featuring the award-winning case study of Peccioli, Italy—a model for waste-conscious design, community engagement, and urban renewal. 🔹 Learn how Peccioli’s transformation gained global recognition at the...

Join us for an exclusive industry roundtable discussion at CNJ Platinum Sponsor Mrs. G Appliances on April 3rd from 6–9 PM, where top experts from Sub-Zero/Wolf, Miele, Middleby, Thermador, BlueStar, Monogram, SMEG, and True will come together for a dynamic discussion on the future of luxury kitchen design. But wait! There’s more! Course Description (1 LU|HSW) Step into the future...

Construction Contract Administration: The Small Firm’s Secret Weapon Summary: Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is pivotal for client satisfaction and repeat business by ensuring project success through collaboration with contractors and real-time problem-solving. Regular onsite presence is essential for effective communication and addressing potential drawing imperfections. Sharing anonymized success stories can highlight the value of CCA in maintaining positive client relationships....

Join Sarah Goodman, Esq and Anthony S. Potter, Esq., of Offit Kurman for an insightful exploration of Employee Privacy and Monitoring in the Digital Age.  As digital Monitoring tools become increasingly advanced and instances of trade secret theft rise, the likelihood of legal disputes  in the future is expected to climb.  The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and the Computer...

The AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA) invites you to discover how small firm practitioners architected “this,” offering their most valuable and applicable insights gained from navigating practice. Review the call for presentations for an idea of the insights sought by the Exchange’s Steering Committee and submit to share how you architected this or that. The exchange welcomes the input...

Join AIA Central Pennsylvania and the AIA Pennsylvania Emerging Professionals Committee (EPiC) on a journey to accelerate the growth of your architecture practices’ emerging professionals. Recognizing the invaluable role of support and mentorship in the pursuit of licensure and hands-on experience, this course emphasizes the responsibility architects bear in shaping the future of the profession. This session, led by a...

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 keynotes, in-depth sessions, and networking opportunities. Earn up to 18 AIA CES credits while exploring cutting-edge trends, from...

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...