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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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Marketing & BD Essentials: Creating Sustainable Growth & Predictable Revenue [Webinar]
Webinar
During this session, Douglas Teiger, FAIA, will reveal his system for gaining and tracking leads and sales opportunities that works for teams of all sizes. 1 LU
Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course aims to review various hybridized sheathing solutions and show how the integration of advanced technology has improved performance, capability, and sustainability of SIS. 1 LU/HSW
2022 AIAPV Annual Membership Meeting + Building Tour
Hyattsville Public Library
6530 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Venue website
Join the Board of Directors of the AIA Potomac Valley chapter for our Annual Membership Meeting and a tour of the Hyattsville Branch Library. (1 LU/HSW)
Capital Area CRAN 2022 Holiday Party
Architessa Showroom
2212 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
Venue website
Join the Tri-Chapter Capital Area CRAN Committee for its annual holiday party to celebrate and network—in person!
Seven Pillars of Highly Successful AE Firms [Webinar]
Webinar
Culled from experiences working with more than 3,000 AE firms over 25 years, this session will examine the seven common denominators of every successful firm. 1 LU
Annapolis Architectural Workshop + Open House & Holiday Cocktail Party
TW Perry - Annapolis
302 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite F
Annapolis, MD 21401
Venue website
Join TW Perry to celebrate their NEW Annapolis Window and Door Showroom. Registration required to attend; spaces are limited!
Your Business Blueprint: Creating a Plan to Succeed [Webinar]
Webinar
Douglas Teiger, FAIA, will teach AE firm leaders how to select, tweak and manage essential KPIs in their strategic plans to set their firm up for success for years to come. 1 LU
The Nature of Thin and Lightweight Stone Veneers [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This program will provide an overview of how stone as a building material has evolved in today’s construction techniques utilizing thin and lightweight products as a Veneer/Trim. 1 LU/HSW
Building Tour: Torti Gallas + Partners Headquarters (Grimke School) [In Person]
Torti Gallas + Partners
1923 Vermont Avenue, NW, Grimke School, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Venue website
Tour the headquarters of Torti Gallas + Partners, a project that is pursuing Fitwel certification, highlighting the firm's commitment to improving and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of building occupants. 1.5 LU/HSW
Pella Mid-Atlantic's Baltimore Trivia & Game Night [In Person]
Pella Windows & Doors of Lutherville-Timonium
2066 York Road #Suite A
Timonium, MD 21093
Your Office is Leaking Money: How to Identify Losses and Plug the Holes [Webinar]
Webinar
Most firms look at profitability as a bottom-line metric. What does a firm do when they aren’t achieving the profit margins they desire or experiencing losses? Knowing the answer to this question is the purpose of this webinar. 1 LU
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Online Meeting via Zoom
Board of Directors meet to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Why Fitwel? Overview of Fitwel Certification System [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This course takes an in-depth look at a case study project pursuing Fitwel certification, highlighting a commitment to improving and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of building occupants. 1 LU/HSW
2022 Design + Leadership Awards
The Universities at Shady Grove Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education Facility
9631 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Venue website
AIAPV's Design + Leadership Awards 2022 will be held in person on Thursday, October 20 at The Universities at Shady Grove Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education Facility in Rockville, MD. Join us!
Aligning Your Firm to the CORE: How to Create Core Values & Mission Statement [Webinar]
Webinar
During this session, Douglas Teiger, FAIA, shares a step-by-step process to define your core values and mission-vision statement. 1 LU
Comprehensive Hand Hygiene Design [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course aims to educate the participants on applicable regulations, recommendations, and best practices with regard to designing hand sanitizing fixtures into architectural spaces. 1 LU/HSW
Terrazzo Design and Specification [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This presentation will give an overview of the history of terrazzo, the various types of terrazzo and appropriate installation procedures. 1 LU
Why WELL? Learning about the WELL Accreditation Process [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
Join WELL faculty member Joy Rineer, an architect with Simpson Coulter Studio as she helps us gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for this holistic building framework. 1 LU|HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors meet to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
ROCKWOOL Plant Tour and Educational Program [In-Person]
ROCKWOOL Ranson, WV Plant
Ranson, WV
ROCKWOOL is hosting AIAPV members and colleagues for a tour of its new plant in Ranson, West Virginia (near Charles Town, WV), and an expanded educational program. 3 LU/HSW
Makeover Montgomery 5 [Day 3]
M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters
2425 Reedie Drive
Wheaton, MD 20902
Venue website
Day 3 of Makeover Montgomery 5, the 3-day conference that brings together planners, architects, developers, real estate professionals, economists, social scientists, ecologists and others to discuss cutting-edge ideas for transforming the suburbs.
Makeover Montgomery 5 [Day 2]
M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters
2425 Reedie Drive
Wheaton, MD 20902
Venue website
Day 2 of Makeover Montgomery 5, the 3-day conference that brings together planners, architects, developers, real estate professionals, economists, social scientists, ecologists and others to discuss cutting-edge ideas for transforming the suburbs.
Makeover Montgomery 5 Keynote Kickoff [Day 1]
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
Kick off Makeover Montgomery 5, with the Keynote Address by Angela D. Brooks, FAICP, President Elect of the American Planning Association, and past chair of the APA Diversity Task Force at the UMD School of Architecture.
Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Tour [In Person]
Meet-up Location
3050 Potomac Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Come tour the Potomac Yard Metro Station, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) newest Metro Station within the D.C. Metro region. 2 LU/HSW
Structured For Success: How to Build an Org Chart That Increases Alignment and Improves Output [Webinar]
Webinar
This webinar dives into the various options of business structures and the benefits of each type. 1 LU
Protect Your Assets: Water and Moisture Design Considerations in Concrete [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This session will focus on water and moisture design considerations in concrete in protecting assets, reducing moisture/waterrelated finished floor failures and reducing design risk. 1 LU/HSW
Demystifying Green Certifications: Guidance for Architects Seeking The Best Fit [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This course attempts to demystify Green Certifications and help attendees evaluate which may be best for their interests and practice. 1.5 LU/HSW
Light + WELL Building v2 [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This presentation gives an overview of the lighting requirements in WELL v2 standard, focussing on key factors plus practical recommendations and strategies. 1 LU/HSW
Scope Creep: Identifying and Reducing this HUGE Project Management Pitfall [Webinar]
Webinar
A common and debilitating challenge that MOST firms face, by installing a few simple processes you can greatly reduce scope creep on your projects. 1 LU
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
TBD
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Board of Directors meet to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
CRAN: Integrating Sustainable Systems with Custom Residential Design: A Construction Tour [In Person]
Custom Home (Address to Follow)
West Friendship, MD
Join AIA/PV and the Capital Area CRAN for a construction tour of a custom home in West Friendship, Maryland, which was designed with a focus on sustainability. 1.5 LU/HSW
Management Through Measurement: Essential KPIs to Optimize Your Firm [Webinar]
Webinar
A real-time view into the activity of employees, projects, and firm financials through dashboards, reports, and scorecards is required to maintain a profitable practice. 1 LU
Opening Doors to Design Opportunities with the Model Building Codes [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course will acquaint the viewer with the many aspects of Fire and Life Safety Code Requirements and how those Code Requirements affect egress and building design. 1 LU/HSW
CRAN: Installation Best Practices [In Person]
TW Perry - Silver Spring
9015 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Venue website
This course provides information about window installation from the perspective of the architect and design professional. 1 LU/HSW
The Design Process in the Age of Hybrid Teams in the Office and @Home: A Panel Discussion [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This panel discussion will share companies’ design processes, how they've been impacted by staff working remotely, and how they've adapted to new opportunities and challenges in design collaboration brought about by the lack of face-to-face contact. 1 LU
Sound Abatement and Noise Control Using Concrete Masonry [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This presentation introduces the concepts of mitigating unwanted noise using concrete masonry assemblies and systems. 1 LU/HSW
Pathways to Leadership Through AIA: Next to Lead in DMV [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This candid discussion, facilitated by a moderator, sheds light on three professionals and their personal journeys on the path of leadership through their AIA chapters (Potomac Valley, District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia). 1 LU
Firm and Project Profitability: Understanding the Difference and What It Means for Your Bottom Line [Webinar]
Webinar
In this webinar, we will review the metrics and tools necessary to understand both your project profitability and your firm profitability. 1 LU
Permeable Articulating Concrete Blocks (P-ACB) for Stormwater Management [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
Permeable Articulating Concrete Blocks (P-ACB) offers advantage over interlocking concrete pavers as a permeable pavement system. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV 2022 Excellence in Design Awards Entries Deadline
Submissions and Entry Fees to the AIA Potomac Valley chapter design awards competition are due by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, July 18, 2022.
Architectural Stone Veneer: Transforming Spaces Through Color & Texture [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Understand the benefits of specifying architectural stone veneer in your design projects and learn about proper installation techniques. 1 LU/HSW
CRAN: Accessory Dwelling Units in Fairfax County and Arlington County
Webinar via Zoom
In this discussion, residential designers and the public will learn how to project the health, safety and welfare of both the property owners and the residents of the ADU through review of the zoning and planning requirements for Fairfax County and Arling
Strategies for Successful and Profitable Project Management
Webinar
In this course, we will discuss an overview of the skillset and training necessary to hire or manage an effective project manager. 1 LU
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
TBD
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Board of Directors meet to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Difference Between Retention and Detention and How this Relates to Green Roofs [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course outlines the difference between retention and detention, and how this relates to green roofs. 1 LU
Factory Prefinishing of Exterior Building Products [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course covers common on-site exterior paint failure issues and their causes, and describes the factory coating process for exterior woodwork, substrate materials, installation tips and its many other benefits. 1 LU/HSW
Window Codes and Standards Overview [Webinar]
Webinar via Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join Pella for an overview of the different codes and standards you need to be aware of when making window and door design decisions. 1 LU/HSW
Understanding Runway and Burn Rate: The Key to Cash Flow
Webinar
This webinar looks at the key performance indicators associated with your runway and burn rate and teaches you how to estimate your projected income. 1 LU
Open House: 1970’s Renovation & Thought Bubble Addition
Washington, DC Residence
4627 30th St. NW
Washington, DC 20008
FineCraft Contractors and Lococo Architects invite you to view this unique home addition and remodel in Washington, DC, that recently earned the Award of Excellence at the PRO Remodelers Organization Awards Gala.
City of Rockville's FAST Annual Permitting Stakeholders Forum
Virtual Meeting
An informative and virtual interactive forum, featuring opening remarks from City Manager Rob DiSpirito and an overview by Department of Community Planning and Development Director Ricky Barker.
Online Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) Training [Virtual]
Virtual Meeting
Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training provides architects, engineers, and building inspectors with the knowledge to provide evaluations of facilities and buildings in the aftermath of a disaster. 6 LU/HSW
Trends in Lighting Technology [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course will explore the changes, additions, and improvements made in lighting technology, as well as what to expect from the industry in the future. 1 LU
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
TBD
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Board of Directors meet to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Sliding Doors Beyond the Barn [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course will provide in-depth knowledge of Architectural Sliding Door Systems, including the most up to date and detailed information to help you understand how performance and design objectives can be achieved with this type of product. 1 LU/HSW
SPG - Supporting Green Lifestyles with Technology Systems
Webinar
Participants in this course will discuss components of "living green," and how using technology can actually help their clients live a greener and more sustainable life. 1 LU/HSW
6th Annual Health & Wellness Design Showcase
One Charles Center
100 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
The goal of this exhibition is to showcase designs that promote health and wellness in a variety of ways.
Building a Better Proposal: How To Get Clients to Say Yes [Webinar]
Webinar
In this course, we review what is included in the proposal, the difference between a proposal and contract, and terms and conditions to turn your proposal into a contract. 1 LU
Designing with ACM for Finish, Form and Function [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This presentation shows some common ways to manufacture, test, fabricate and install Aluminum Composite Material. 1 LU/HSW
Preparing Successful Design Awards Entries: Tips and Guidance from the Experts [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This course is designed to provide guidance for preparing strong entries for design awards contests. 1.5 LU
Permeable Articulating Concrete Blocks (P-ACB) for Stormwater Management [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Permeable Articulating Concrete Blocks (P-ACB) offers advantage over interlocking concrete pavers as a permeable pavement system. 1 LU/HSW
9th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit
Silver Spring Civic Building
1 Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Join us in-person or online April 5-6 for this annual event featuring the latest trends in green building energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related topics.
A Healthy Home: Control Layers Working Together [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This course will explore the four control layers in the building envelope and how they must work together to create a healthy home. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting [In Person]
LEAFHOUSE
3907 Metzerott Road
College Park, MD 20740
AIAPV Board of Directors meet at LEAFHouse to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Fire Safety with Concrete Masonry [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course addresses the statistics associated with fires and discusses the balance design of fire resistance for buildings, suppression and detection systems and more. 1 LU/HSW
Considerations for the Design of Wood Ceilings and Wall Systems [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Designing with Wood will review the primary steps involved in designing and specifying wood ceiling and wall systems. 1 LU/HSW
Special Membership Meeting - Election of 2022 President-Elect
Virtual Meeting
Please join the AIAPV Board of Directors for this brief special meeting of the membership to meet and elect Graham Thomas, AIA as 2022 President-Elect.
GRASSROOTS 2022: AN AIA LEADERSHIP EVENT
Virtual Meeting
Join AIA online this February for Grassroots 2022, AIA’s premier leadership training event for chapter leaders.
The Evolution of Water-Resistive and Air Barriers in Commercial Building Envelope Construction [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course looks at the evolution of water-resistive and air barriers in commercial building envelopes, and introduce new, all-in-one integrated gypsum sheathing and WRB-AB systems as viable alternatives to traditional systems. 1 LU/HSW
Don't Get Blindsided by Below Grade Leaks [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
Learn to avoid below grade leaks with this in-depth presentation about pre-applied waterproofing systems. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting - via Zoom
Virtual Meeting
Glass: Select the Option for Your Project [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This course describes the different types of glass, glass construction options, and coating choices. 1 LU/HSW
Using Aluminum Extrusions to Create Sustainable Façades [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
In this course, participants will be introduced to extruded aluminum cladding—what it is and its various internal and external applications, and learn about the materials and processes required to make powder coated aluminum cladding. 1 LU/HSW
SPG - Round Table Discussion [Virtual]
Webinar via Zoom
Join your fellow small practice architects via Zoom for a meaningful discussion about what matters to you and your practice. 1 LU/HSW
Building Codes and Bathing Solutions: Designing Showers and Tubs to Comply with ADA, FHA and ICC A117.1 [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course covers the three predominantly encountered building codes in architectural design, ADA, FHA and ICC A117.1 (commonly referred to as ANSI) and how bathware is configured to comply with each. 1 LU/HSW
Designing Smarter Places of Learning: Considerations for efficient design of learning environments in structural steel [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course provides an overview of structural steel solutions for learning environments. Challenges addressed include spatial efficiency and adaptability, quality acoustics and durable materials in a facility that demands a long life cycle. 1 LU/HSW
