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When Designing Your Dispute Resolution Strategy, Consider the Courthouse
07/31/2026
Although many people in the construction industry advocate for the use of arbitration to resolve construction disputes, the prudent design professional should carefully consider whether litigation may better protect their interests.
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New Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Take Effect Aug. 1 in City of Rockville
07/27/2026
Rockville’s Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment, Monday, June 29, and takes effect August 1, 2026.
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Past Meetings
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
