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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 12:00pm

Elevators & Platform Lifts for Safe Accessibility

Lifts and elevators can be an extraordinary feature added to a home or building that will enhance the life quality and safety of the end user. Join us to learn about the requirements for platform lifts, the different types of lifts, basic product design, and an understanding of code compliance issues. Presenters will also share strategies for addressing accessibility scenarios,...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
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Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 12pm - 1pm

Traffic Engineering: Essentials for Architects

Attendees will gain insight into traffic issues that affect their projects during planning, design, and construction phases. The course focuses on traffic impact analyses, driveway and circulation design, roadway infrastructure improvements, and roadway mitigation. The course will also provide technical insights for the “big picture” items including connectivity between various parking, pedestrian and traffic elements, layout of driveways, signage and...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
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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...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU|HSW
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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...
Virtual Event
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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August 12, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET

Small Firm Forum August

AI Part 2: Leveraging AI for Architectural Innovation in the Small Firm Setting We will be discussing insightful and practical strategies designed specifically for small architectural firms looking to enhance their creative and operational capabilities through the power of artificial intelligence. We will explore practical ways to utilize AI tools, such as large language models like ChatGPT, to streamline workflows,...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU Submitted
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET

Historic Masonry Repair and Restoration

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...
Virtual Event
1 AIA LU | HSW
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Applications Open June 19, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Paula Maynes ARE Grant | Applications Open

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...
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August 1 - August 31, 2025

District Days 2025

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...
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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...
Virtual Event
1AIA LU

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