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—AIA Potomac Valley Board of Directors
AIA Components that successfully complete the accreditation process receive Nationally Accredited status for a three-year period and earn the right to be identified as a “Nationally Accredited Component” of AIA. AIA Potomac Valley is proud to be counted among AIA's accredited components for 2026 – 2028.
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To provide leadership, communication, education, and advocacy in support of Architects and their constituencies in the Potomac Valley region.
Events Reminder - May 5, 2026
Potomac Valley Events
Wayfinding Flooring Strategies: Design Movement, Clarity and Confidence
May 5, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Webinar | 1 LU/HSW | REGISTER
Discover how wayfinding shapes movement and experience in any space, with flooring as a powerful design tool. Participants will learn how color, pattern, texture, and material transitions can guide movement, enhance accessibility, and support user confidence while meeting WELL v2 and LEED v5 standards. Real-world examples and human-centered insights provide strategies for designing spaces that are intuitive, engaging, and supportive of occupants.
AIAPV/PVAF 2026 GOLF OUTING: RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
May 29, 7:30 – 3:00 PM
College Park, MD | REGISTER
AIA Potomac Valley (AIAPV) and the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation (PVAF) will hold our annual golf outing on Friday, May 29th at the University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park—join us!
This event is our primary fundraiser to support PVAF’s scholarships for architecture education and AIAPV’s Emerging Professional Awards Program (EPAP). Register as a golfer, advertise, donate or sign up as a sponsor now!
We invite you to come out to support a great cause and enjoy a day of fun and networking with firm principals and industry leaders in the Metro design and construction industry!
Core Performance: Architectural Concrete Masonry: Veneers & Cavity Walls
June 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Webinar | 1 LU/HSW | Free for Members | REGISTER
Architectural concrete masonry anchored veneers combine beauty, durability, and low maintenance while offering architects significant design flexibility. This course examines the finishes, sizes, profiles, and colors that distinguish architectural CMU, and explores the high performance these systems achieve when coupled with concrete masonry cavity walls. Participants will review essential detailing recommendations for veneers, including how to accommodate openings, flashing, anchoring, and crack control strategies.
The session also covers energy performance benefits, thermal mass advantages, and cavity wall insulation strategies, while emphasizing quality assurance through sample panels. The course finishes with discussing cleaning recommendations for architectural masonry.
AIA Potomac Valley Committee Meetings – Join Us!
May 8 | Committee on the Environment (COTE) (Virtual) 11:00 AM
May 20 | Emerging Professionals Committee (Virtual) 6:30 PM
Events, Education & Opportunities
WELL CERTIFICATION: SETTING NEW STANDARDS FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW
May 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Virtual (Free) | 1 LU/HSW | REGISTER
This session highlights design strategies that support achieving premier sustainability goals, including WELL Building standards. It will feature the SSM Health Dean Medical Group’s South Madison Campus—the largest health care facility in the United States and the first in Wisconsin to achieve WELL v2 Pilot GOLD Certification.
CANDIDATE CHAT: AIA NATIONAL BOARD 2027
May 12, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Virtual
AIA Members - Please join us via Zoom on Tuesday, May 12th at 4:00 PM ET to meet the candidates running for AIA's elective offices in 2027.
Zoom Info (registration not required)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85457909980?pwd=iqM6as0Lr6Gbosbu5PgUzlbi76LJez.1
Meeting ID: 854 5790 9980
Passcode: 733509
Candidates for President-elect
• Raya Ani, FAIA
• Kenneth J. Filarski, FAIA
• Kimball L. Hales, AIA
• Joyce Owens, FAIA
• David E. Sellers, AIA
• Willy L. Zambrano, FAIA
Candidates for Secretary
• Latoya Nelson Kamdang, AIA
• Jonathan Matthew Taylor, AIA
Candidates for At-large Director
• Samuel Duff Combs, AIA
• Jeff Pastva, FAIA
• Dana A. Pomeroy, AIA
• Sarah Woynicz, AIA
Hosted by AIA Maryland President, Kelly Valin, AIA
Learn more about the candidates here.
AIA TOWN HALL
May 15, 2:00 PM
Virtual | REGISTER
Join your colleagues from around the country for AIA National's member-wide virtual Town Hall and meet the 2027 AIA board candidates.
ARE® PREP SERIES – PROJECT PLANNING & DESIGN (PPD)
May 16, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Virtual | 6 LU/HSW | REGISTER
Organized by AIA Northern Virginia
Prepare for the Project Planning and Design section of the Architect Registration Examination 5.0 (ARE 5.0) with our comprehensive course! As a key division among the six in ARE 5.0, this program focuses on the essentials of preliminary design for sites and buildings. Explore the nuances of developing and integrating design concepts, sustainability/environmental design, building systems, assemblies and materials, universal design, and the various governing codes and regulations. Our course offers practical insights and hands-on learning to ensure you’re well-prepared for the exam and equipped for the practical challenges of architectural practice. Join us for a solid preparation experience that goes beyond the basics.
Learn more about the 2026 ARE® Prep Series and view the full series schedule.
PASSIVE HOUSE DC CHAPTER MEETING
May 21, 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]
Interfaith Design Knowledge Community Town Hall
May 21, 2:00 PM
Virtual | REGISTER
Join the Interfaith Design Knowledge Community for updates and open discussion on faith-based design.
GUIDES IN ACTION (EDI MONTHLY SERIES)
May 21, 4:00 PM
Topic: Intercultural competence (Chapter 1)
Virtual | REGISTER
Starting in May, the AIA EDI Strategies Team will host a monthly discussion series (third Thursday, May–October, 4pm ET). Each session focuses on a chapter from the Guides for Equitable Practice and demonstrates how to use the Activation Kit to support learning and implementation. Space is limited.
Questions: [email protected]
ECONOMIC UPDATE Q2 2026 ABI INSIGHTS
May 22, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Virtual | 1 LU | REGISTER
Join AIA Chief Economist Richard Branch and AIA EVP/Chief Executive Officer, Carole Wedge, FAIA, for a quarterly conversation about the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). Get ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities and inform your strategic planning with key insights into the industry’s latest economic data and trends.
AIA CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN® 2026
June 10 – 13
San Diego, CA | DETAILS | REGISTER
AIA26 brings together the people behind the $700 billion AEC industry—those leading firms, shaping cities, advancing practice, and redefining what architecture can do. Join us in San Diego to learn what’s happening now and connect with the people and ideas shaping the future. Register by June 9 and receive Advance Registration discount.
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Project Architect
May. 4, 2026
Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects
Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects with offices in DC and Middleburg, VA is seeking an architect with...
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American Cedar & Millwork Announces Opening of New Bethesda Showroom
Bethesda Showroom Now Open! American Cedar & Millwork is proud to announce the opening of our new 4,000+ sq. ft. North Bethesda showroom—now open and available as a resource for the Maryland AIA community.
05/15/2026
A Requiem for Certificate of Merit Statutes in Federal Court
In January 2026, the US Supreme Court issued a decision raising questions about the enforceability of certificates of merit in federal court. The key lesson for design professionals: what the legislature giveth, the legislature or courts may taketh away.
05/11/2026
Wiencek + Associates Joins Torti Gallas + Partners Under the Torti Gallas Flag
TG+P, an award-winning DC-based firm with a passion for architecture, urban design, planning, and placemaking, is excited to announce the acquisition of Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners (W+A), effective May 1, 2026.
05/11/2026
Multiple Concurrent “Claims” On One Project: Implications for Design Professionals
By understanding the evolving landscape of professional liability insurance, architects and engineers can make informed decisions that protect their firms, their projects, and their financial stability.
04/21/2026
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