When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm  Where: The Montgomery House (Inside the Lancaster Marriott) | 25 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17602 Agenda: Scan & Education Session:  6:00pm – 7:00pm | Social and Fellowship Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Join us for a live demonstration of 3D laser scanning at the Montgomery House. Learn how professionals can help architects identify and alleviate...

The course provides a detailed overview of what and how an architect should understand design considerations when taking on a renovation, remodel, addition, relocation, or change of occupancy to any building or historic building. The course will instruct the attendee on the proper use of the prescriptive, performance or work area compliance methods and the required level of the alterations...

The 2024 Small Firm Symposium, hosted by AIA New York State, AIA New Jersey, and AIA Pennsylvania, offers a five-part online series tailored for small architecture firms spanning: Tuesday, April 2 | 11:30 am – 1 pm ET | 1.5 LUPart 1: Preparing for Successful Ownership Transition and ExpansionRena M. Klein, FAIA, Senior Partner, CVG Tuesday, April 9 | 11:30 am...

Course Summary:  This training will include a high-level review of building science concepts including basic thermodynamics (how heat moves), including stack effect, and conditions that result in optimum occupant comfort and productivity.  The program will focus on high-impact energy code provisions and items with relatively high noncompliance as found by a recent PNNL commercial energy efficiency field study.  Specific topics...

The AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Special Awards recognize significant achievements by members, non-members, civic leaders, allied professionals, and firms contributing to the built environment and the profession’s advancement in the Commonwealth.  Nominations from the membership for the 2024 Special Awards will be accepted from mid-March through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Recipients will be celebrated at the 2024...

Course Summary:  This 180-minute course focuses on the 2018 IECC requirements specifically tailored for multifamily buildings.  This program is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of the energy code provisions applicable to multifamily residential structures.  Throughout the course, we will explore the energy code requirements relevant to air sealing in multifamily buildings.  Participants will gain insights into the...

Course Summary:  Relevant market research, including the DOE Residential Field Study, Revealed significant noncompliance with 3 ACH50, and multiple other field studies in nearby geographies and uncovered lack of proper insulation installation.  This training covers air sealing, air barriers, blower-door testing, identification of potential leakage sites in CAD details, 3D graphics, and photographs, for single family residential including other issues,...

Join the American Institute of Architects for AIA24—the premier AEC industry event— bringing together the AEC communities in one location to network, share knowledge, gain exposure, and find solutions to design a better world. New packages and discounted pricing are available for AIA24, plus opportunities to bring the entire firm. Take advantage of all AIA24 has to offer Location/tours: Experience...

Course Summary:  Join us for an informative course that explores the findings of a comprehensive study on commercial buildings’ energy code provisions.  The study revealed that 21% of the provisions examined were responsible for a remarkable 81% of potential energy savings.  This research provides a valuable framework for prioritizing energy code enforcement efforts based on the balance between the time...

Join us for a targeted journey and delve into the precise strategies and methodologies of business continuity and succession planning. Gain expert guidance, practical steps, and insightful frameworks to navigate seamless transitions within your organization. Whether you’re a seasoned principal managing succession, an emerging leader preparing for ownership, or a seasoned manager considering your own firm, this course ensures clarity,...