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Emerging Professionals Making an Impact—and Having Fun Along the Way!
11/12/2026
From inspiring students to building professional connections, AIA Potomac Valley’s Emerging Professionals Committee is making a difference across the region.
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Celebrating Krutika Shah: BD+C 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
10/13/2026
Huge congratulations to Krutika Shah, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, SEED, COA on her selection to the prestigious Building Design+Construction (BD+C) 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!
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AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
UMD Fall 2026 Lecture: Why Listen?
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
This lecture posits that an African practice requires one to listen and be observant. This process begins with an extensive consultation involving a wide range of stakeholders. 1.5 LU/HSW
2026 Future Forward Conference & Expo
Maritime Conference Center
692 Maritime Blvd.
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Venue website
The only Maryland Conference for Architectural & Design Professionals. Preparing firms across the DMV to lead what’s next in practice.
A Path to Low-Carbon Building Design with LEED v5 (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course explores USGBC’s LEED v5 framework, highlighting credits and strategies to deliver ultra-low carbon buildings. Participants will review the intention behind the LEED v5 system goals, targeting decarbonization. (1 LU/HSW)
2026 Free Virtual Masonry Masterclass for Senior-Level Design Professionals (Virtual)
Virtual Meeting
This is a unique, advanced-level design course for experienced architects and structural engineers who want to deepen their masonry expertise and improve the quality and efficiency of their projects.
University of Maryland's AI + Architecture Summit (Day 3)
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
UMD's AI + Architecture Summit will bring together experts from architectural firms, universities, and industry to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in architecture and design.
UMD 2026 AI + Architecture Summit: Industry Panel Discussion on AI and the Future of Architectural Practice
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
This panel brings together leaders from architectural practice to talk about how AI is being used within their firms today and where they see it going next. 1.5 LU
UMD 2026 AI + Architecture Summit: Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
Drawing from his recent research and writing, Neil Leach will discuss how AI is evolving and how it may reshape architectural design and practice. 1.5 LU
AIAPV Design + Leadership Awards 2026
College Park Aviation Airport Operations Center
1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD 20740
Venue website
Join Us! AIAPV Design + Leadership Awards 2026 will be held this year at the College Park Airport on Thursday, October 22.
UMD Fall 2026 Lecture: The Politics of Design: A Conversation with Maurice Cox
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
Through this talk, Maurice Cox will share his decades of experience working with elected officials, neighborhood and civic leaders, and other stakeholders to build great neighborhoods, dynamic cities and places worth living in. 1.5 LU
Health, Safety and Wellness of Rainscreen Cladding and the Use of Solid Wall Terra-cotta (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This program will educate and explore the use of terracotta rainscreen versus barrier wall systems for the prevention of water penetration through the building envelope and displays how the material provides HSW benefits on each job. 1 LU/HSW
Improving Health and Safety Through Smart Home Enabled Windows & Doors [CRAN]
American Cedar & Millwork Showroom (N. Bethesda)
5614 Randolph Road
N. Bethesda, MD 20852
Venue website
This course will explore recent trends in smart home technology for residential construction looking at a wide range of options available to architect designing a smart home. (1LU|HSW)
UMD Fall 2026 Lecture: A Tale of Two Lodges: Relationality and the Architecture of Isolation
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
This talk by David Fortin will interrogate how learning spaces impact our positionality as architects, ultimately impacting how and what we design. 1.5 LU/HSW
Pressure-Equalized Rainscreens: Single Skin Metal Panel Systems (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Examine the fundamentals of rainscreen design, pressure equalization principles, performance criteria, and practical implementation strategies that can enhance your next project's durability and performance. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
An Evening at the Showroom [Happy Hour @Harmony & Keen]
Harmony & Keen
1383 Piccard Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
Venue website
You are invited to a happy hour at AIAPV partner Harmony & Keen's Rockville showroom on September 24.
UMD Fall 2026 Lecture: Heritage as Climate Action: Cultural Wisdom, Ethical Urbanism, and the Future of Sustainable Architecture
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
This lecture reframes heritage conservation as a forward-looking climate strategy rather than a backward-looking cultural obligation. 1.5 LU/HSW
Best Practices in Precast Concrete Multifamily Construction (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This program will highlight the benefits of precast, prestressed concrete through specific multifamily case studies. 1 LU/HSW
Risk Mitigation for the Building Envelope (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This presentation explores proactive risk mitigation strategies for building envelope design throughout both the design and construction administration phases. 1 LU
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Ventilated Rainscreen Facades: Design Strategies for Air Quality, Moisture Control & Energy Performance (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
An in-depth exploration of how ventilated rainscreen facades contribute to a healthier building environment by limiting trapped condensation, preventing mold growth and maintaining optimal indoor air quality. 1 LU/HSW
Building Emerging Professional Friendly Firms: Stories, Strategies, and Regional Insights
Global Furniture Group
1130 Connecticut Ave NW, 10th Floor, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how firms can foster mentorship, professional growth, licensure support, leadership development, workplace flexibility, and employee well-being. 1.5 LU
Uses, Applications & Advantages of Perforated Metal & Profile Wire (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course explores architectural uses for perforated metals, wedge wire, and profile bar. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Introduction to Vertical Transportation Systems (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This introductory course explores basic types of elevators, escalators, and miscellaneous lift applications. 1 LU/HSW
ACM Bethesda Happy Hour
American Cedar & Millwork
5614 Randolph Road
Rockville, MD
Venue website
Join ACM as we unveil our newly designed space created to inspire, connect, and better serve the Greater Bethesda design and building community.
Canstruction® Frederick 2026 Exhibit Open to the Public
Warehouse Cinemas Hall
1301 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21702
A one-of-a-kind community art exhibit that brings together creativity and compassion to support local families and the Frederick Rescue Mission.
Mass Timber in Multi-Family Housing: Is It a Good Fit for Your Project? (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
Explore the evolving role of mass timber in multi-family housing, examining its cost efficiency, sustainability, and potential to bridge the gap in 6–12 story residential development under the 2021 International Building Code. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Core Performance: Architectural Concrete Masonry: Veneers & Cavity Walls (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
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. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV/PVAF 2026 Golf Outing
University of Maryland Golf Course
3800 Golf Course Road
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
Empowering SFx: The Case for Awards (Webinar)
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
This talk outlines how to build an intentional awards plan aligned with firm positioning, editorial strategy, and PR efforts, while highlighting the role of storytelling, photography, and consistency.
Anchoring & Reinforcing the Masonry Wall (Webinar) - POSTPONED to May 20
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course provides comprehensive understanding of techniques and best practices for anchoring and reinforcing masonry walls to enhance their stability and durability. 1 LU/HSW
Candidate Chat: AIA National Board 2027
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
AIA Members - Please join us via Zoom to meet the candidates running for AIA's elective offices in 2027.
Wayfinding Flooring Strategies: Design Movement, Clarity and Confidence (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Discover how wayfinding shapes movement and experience in any space, with flooring as a powerful design tool. 1 LU/HSW
CRAN: Home Grown: A Residential Architecture Mentorship Series
American Cedar & Millwork
5612 Randolph Road
Rockville, MD 20852
Venue website
Join AIA/PV and Capital Area CRAN for an engaging mentorship experience designed to connect emerging professionals with seasoned practitioners through fast-paced, meaningful conversations. 1 LU
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Selecting Resinous Flooring and Walls for Design and Performance (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This presentation introduces the attendee to the category of resinous flooring. Introduction to the three primary chemistries in resinous flooring, individual systems and applications. 1 LU/HSW
CRAN: From Site to Finish: Integrated Design and Construction in Custom Residential Architecture
Private Residence
Arlington, VA
This tour focuses on a new custom home nearing completion, focusing on site design and water management, building systems, and final finishes and casework. 1 LU/HSW
Ask Me Anything with Marc I. Feinstein, AIA
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Join us for AIA Potomac Valley's “Ask Me Anything" virtual Q&A event, where you have the unique opportunity to engage directly with a seasoned architect.
UMD Spring 2026 Lecture: AZIZA CHAOUNI: "Designing with Scarcity in Africa"
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
This lecture explores how scarcity—of materials, infrastructure, energy, and capital—can become a generative force for architectural innovation in Africa. 1 LU/HSW
Designing and Building with Single Skin Metal Wall Panels (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course will explain the advantages of building with wall systems that provide performance and sustainability as well as how modern paint finishes will protect and enhance a structure. 1 LU/HSW
Contractor College & Product Expo
Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Join TW Perry at the Bethesda Marriott for a day filled with learning, networking, and exploring the latest products in the industry. Choose from 16 education courses.
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Continuous Design Uses for Large Opening Glass Wall Systems (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course is designed to provide architects with an understanding of the definitions, continuous capabilities, and advantages of large moveable glass wall systems. 1 LU/HSW
AIA PV Committee on the Environment (COTE) Monthly Meeting (In Person)
AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design®
1735 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
Venue website
Join AIAPV COTE for an in-person meeting at the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, including a tour of AIA's headquarters.
Never Too Old to Play (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
The presentation "Never Too Old to Play" explores the role of playgrounds in promoting health and happiness for people of all ages, including teens, adults, and seniors. 1 LU/HSW
AIA Maryland Legislative Action Day
Join AIA Maryland for the 2026 Legislative Action Day in Annapolis. Your voice matters—be part of the conversation that shapes our communities.
UMD Spring 2026 Lecture: ALAN RICKS: “Seeking Abundance”
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
In Seeking Abundance, architecture is presented as a tool for advancing balance between human and ecological systems at a time of accelerating climate, social, and cultural crises. 1 LU/HSW
Building the Future: Key Changes in LEED V5 (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
An in-depth exploration of the next iteration of the LEED Green Building Rating System, which places renewed emphasis on Decarbonization, Quality of Life, and Ecological Conservation and Restoration. 1 LU
Durability for Steep Pitched Roof Assemblies Through Vapor Management (Webinar)
Webinar via Microsoft Teams Meeting
In this course, we will explore the importance of considering vapor management in the roof and attic assembly, in order to create a durable, steep pitched roof. 1 LU/HSW
31st Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers | Baltimore, MD
The William Fell Baltimore, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
888 S Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
Annual seminar reviewing legal decisions from across the country that affect Architects and Engineers and identifying “lessons learned” for design professionals to apply to their practice.
“Performance and Sustainability” Windows and Doors in Commercial Spaces: Considerations in Design (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
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. 1 LU/HSW
Canstruction® Frederick Interest Meeting (Hybrid)
ROOT
118 N Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Canstruction® is coming to Frederick next spring. Attend the interest meeting to learn more about the event and ways to get involved.
Green Roofing 101: Better Green Roofs from the Ground Up (Webinar)
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course will explain the Green Roofing concept, system types, membrane protection, and vegetation free zones. 1 LU/HSW
The Science and Sustainability of Solar Heat and Light Control with Metalized Fabric Shades for Maximum Building Occupant Comfort (Webinar)
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course provides a detailed description of design solutions using new technology, and high-performance fabrics in interior shading. 1 LU/HSW
