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AIA Pennsylvania is your resource for the latest events and programs for architects and industry professionals to learn, engage, and advance in the profession.

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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
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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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Requests for Appointments Closes July 25th | Appointments Scheduled between 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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September 8 - 12, 2025

Study Trip to Tokyo

Join AIA NY Urban Design Forum to learn from Tokyo’s unique approach to housing and urban planning. Tokyo is one of the world’s largest cities, and one of its most livable. Urban Design Forum invites you to join our study trip on September 8-12 to learn from Tokyo’s unique approach to housing and urban planning. While many other cities are...
The trip is approved for 24 AIA LUs - 12 AIA Learning Units (LUs), and 12 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) credits
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September 10 & 11, 2025

“Navigating Change: KEEA & EEA-NJ’s 2025 Policy Conference”

September 10 -11, 2025 | The Palace at Somerset Park – 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey | EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS July 8th KEEA & EEA-NJ are pleased to announce that tickets to our 14th Annual Policy Conference are on sale now! Scheduled for September 10-11 in Somerset, NJ, Navigating Change will be all about change—what’s evolving in our...
333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
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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...
Virtual Event
AIA LU's to be submitted
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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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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...
Virtual Event

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