For information on professional development programs offered by Virginia Society AIA, please click here.


Wednesday, Sept. 1
Central Virginia AIA 2010 Design Awards Program Deadline

All entries must be the work of Central Virginia AIA Members or Member Firms.  For more information visit www.aiacentralva.org or contact Elizabeth Rhodes at elizabethrhodes.aiacv@gmail.com


Thursday, Sept. 16


The Value of Historic Design :: Intro to Classical Design & Design with Moldings
Featuring Brent Hull
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (full day)
{9 a.m.–noon :: 1:30–4:30 p.m.}
Richmond, Va.

Morning Session: The Value of Historic Design {9 a.m.–noon}
Realize more value while being sensitive to historic design

Find out how to work in historic districts and neighborhoods, while still staying profitable. Learn how to speak “old house” and discover tips on communicating with owners. Uncover the pitfalls and find the best ways to connect with one of the most loyal group of homeowners

Afternoon Session: An Intro to Classical Design & Design with Moldings {1:30–4:30 p.m.}
Learn the art of scale and proportion and use of moldings

Learn the language of Classical architecture and how the Parthenon was designed.  Discover how to proportion a room and size crown and casing based on time-tested methods. Find out how to pick the best molding for every project and understand what is wrong with many modern moldings and details.

AIA/NARI Members : $65 half day;  $100 full day
Non-members: $80 half day; $130 full day

Sponsored by:
Siewers Lumber & Millwork
ANDERSEN WINDOWS, INC.

Friday, Sept. 24


2009 IBC Significant Changes
8:45 a.m.–4 p.m.
Charlottesville

Earn 6 AIA/CES learning units (HSW)

Get an overview of the changes from the 2006 to the 2009 IBC®. Identify changes in organization and code requirements and the applicability of these requirements to design, plan review and inspection.

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:

  • Identify the most significant differences between the 2006 IBC and the 2009 IBC.
  • Explain the differences between the current and previous edition.
  • Identify changes in organization and code requirements.
  • Identify the applicability of design, plan review and inspection requirements.

Significant Changes to the IBC 2009 Edition, by Doug Thornburg and John Henry is provided

To download a registration form click here. To register online click here.

Nov. 3-5

Architecture Exchange East
Richmond, Va.