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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Beyond Referrals: A Practical Strategy for Winning the Right Projects
Winning the right projects takes more than great design it requires telling the story behind your firm’s value. This practical session is designed for architects who don’t consider themselves marketers but want to build a stronger, more intentional business development strategy. Join AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Forum as we discuss how to move beyond relying solely on referrals by creating...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3D Laser Scanning
Course Description Gain a deeper understanding of advanced surveying methods and how emerging technologies are transforming the way architects document and analyze existing conditions. This course explores the principles and applications of 3D laser scanning, providing attendees with the knowledge needed to interpret survey data and effectively utilize laser scanning deliverables throughout the design process. Participants will learn how laser...
Virtual Event
1AIA LU
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm (Event Time Updated 10/2)
Stone Repair and Restoration
Stone has been used for thousands of years for many building types and comes in many shapes, sizes, and properties. Extremely durable when maintained, over time, stone can deteriorate when exposed to weather, moisture, or improper previous repairs or pointing mortar. Learn about the formation of stone, material properties of common building stone, and common deterioration mechanisms. Review stone treatment...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Residential Elevators for an Accessible Home
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...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
November 4-6, 2026 | Registration OPEN!
AIA Tri-State Conference
PLAN TO JOIN US THERE 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference | shaping the future now progress rooted in perspective November 4–6, 2026 | Pre-Conference Intensives: November 3Hyatt Regency Princeton | Princeton, NJ 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 professionals from across the...
Hyatt Regency Princeton, Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton, NJ, USA
69 AIA Credits Offered througout the Conference
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
GIS for Campuses
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming an increasingly powerful tool for architects, planners, and facility managers—far beyond mapping alone. This course provides a practical overview of GIS technology and demonstrates how it is being applied across campus environments to improve planning, operations, and decision-making. Participants will explore how GIS supports building information modeling, utility coordination, space management, emergency response, and...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm (Event time updated on 10/2)
Specifying Mortars for Repointing Historic Masonry
Historic masonry buildings can last for centuries if maintained appropriately. One of the most common maintenance items required is repointing open or defective mortar joints. Selecting an appropriate mortar for the type of unit masonry and wall construction for a project is critical. If a mortar used for repointing is too hard and too dense, rapid deterioration of the masonry...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vertical Material Handling Systems & Methods
This course explores the various types of vertical material handling systems that are available; what kinds of end users and buildings reap the most benefits; and the wide range of objects that are transported vertically, between the floors of any structure. National code applications are also discussed. Learning Objectives...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 5:30pm - 8:45pm
2026 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, November 19th. Celebrate 2026’s honorees in five programs, including the Architectural Excellence...
Virtual Event
December 9th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
How I Architected This 2026
SHARE YOUR STORY IN DECEMBER | Every Small Firm Has a Story. What’s Yours The AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA) invites architects to share the challenges, solutions, and lessons that have shaped their projects and practices during “How I Architected This.” Has 2026 brought an interesting design challenge, project hurdle, business decision, or unexpected opportunity? Share what you encountered,...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU
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