Events Reminder - January 13, 2026 
Potomac Valley Events
GREEN ROOFING 101: BETTER GREEN ROOFS FROM THE GROUND UP
January 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Webinar | 1 LU/HSW | REGISTER
This course will explain the Green Roofing concept, system types, membrane protection, and vegetation free zones. It discusses layers and designs for long-term, thriving, leak-free Green Roofing. Maintenance recommendations will be discussed as well.
“PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY” WINDOWS AND DOORS IN COMMERCIAL SPACES – CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGN
February 3, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Webinar | 1 LU/HSW | REGISTER
This course explores how windows and doors can be strategically incorporated into commercial architecture to achieve the architect’s design intent while supporting sustainability, performance, and occupant well-being.
AIA Potomac Valley Committee Meetings – Join Us!
Jan 21 | Emerging Professionals Committee (Virtual) 6:30 PM
Feb 11 | Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Committee (Virtual) 1:00 PM
Events, Education & Opportunities
ARE® PREP SERIES: ARE® ROUNDTABLE
January 14, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Virtual | 1.5 LU | REGISTER
Kick off AIA Northern Virginia’s ARE Prep Series with a unique opportunity to hear directly from National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) staff and AIA NoVA chapter leaders who have recently navigated the licensure process. Whether you're currently testing, earning experience through the AXP, or still completing your education, understanding the requirements and pathways to licensure can feel overwhelming.
This roundtable session brings clarity to the full spectrum of the licensure journey. You’ll learn what’s required to qualify for testing, how the ARE exams connect to real-world architectural practice, and what to expect when scheduling and taking each division.
Canstruction® Frederick Interest Meeting
January 15, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Frederick, MD & via ZOOM | REGISTER
Ready to use your creativity to design, build, and serve your community? Canstruction® is coming to Frederick in June 2026!
Be a part of a team that designs and builds a giant sculpture entirely from cans of food, all donated to the Frederick Rescue Mission to help feed local families.
Every year, nearly 100,000 people receive groceries through the Rescue Mission’s Food Distribution Center. During the summer months, shelves run low. Canstruction® transforms creativity into direct impact, keeping canned goods stocked for neighbors in need year-round.
This hands-on, collaborative project blends design, teamwork, and community service. You don’t need a full team to join—come with a group or sign-up individually and get matched with fellow builders who want to make a difference.
Join the interest meeting on January 15, 2026, to learn more about and ways to get involved. Visit https://forms.gle/rFg7kS2U2uN8WbG86 for more information.
PASSIVE HOUSE DC CHAPTER MEETING
January 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Virtual | REGISTER
Attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national and international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested. Zoom link is provided with registration.
Passive House Washington DC is part of The Passive House Network, in affiliation with the International Passive House Association, and the Passive House Institute. Questions welcome: [email protected]
Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions
January 28, 5:30 – 8:15 PM
Stevensville, MD | Submitted for AIA CES Approval | REGISTER
Organized by AIA Chesapeake Bay
This seminar will survey over twenty legal cases involving, and affecting, architects and engineers from across the country, focusing on identifying “lessons learned” from those cases to discuss effective professional practices and project management strategies to promote the health, safety, and welfare of occupants of the built environment.
5:30 pm: Registration & Networking; 6:15 – 8:15 pm: Program
$25/AIA Members; $35/Non-AIA Members (Lite Fare & Beverage will be provided).
Lee/Shoemaker is an Educational Program Allied Member of AIA Potomac Valley.
31st Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers
February 4, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Baltimore, MD | REGISTER
Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Paul E. Knupp, III will present this annual seminar reviewing legal decisions from across the country affecting architects and engineers and identifying “lessons learned” for design professionals to apply to their practice. Begun in 1994 by James F. Lee, Jr., a founding member of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC, this program highlights the challenges faced by design professionals and solutions for managing those risks.
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC invites you to join them on February 4, 2026 for this event, with registration running from 8:00 am-8:30 am and the program running from 8:30am-12:30 pm. We hope you are able to join us.
Free to Attend; Registration is Required
Lee/Shoemaker is an Educational Program Allied Member of AIA Potomac Valley.
AIA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026
February 11–14
Washington, DC | REGISTER
AIA Leadership Summit gives chapter leaders the tools, training, and advocacy experience to lead with confidence and elevate the AIA member experience.
Join nearly 700 peers in Washington, D.C., for high-impact leadership sessions, critical conversations with lawmakers, and practical insights you can bring home to strengthen your chapter and better serve members.
The Leadership Summit will be held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. AIA has secured a special group rate for attendees. The booking deadline is January 19, 2026. Rooms are limited—book early to secure the AIA group rate. Reserve your room here.
