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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
2021 International Building Code Significant Changes - Fire Protection/Life Safety Emphasis [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course will review new and/or revised code requirements in select chapters of the 2021 International Building Code with an emphasis on fire protection/life safety. 1 LU/HSW
Winter 2023 Project Showcase Social
Residence
1001 Gelston Circle
McLean, VA 22102
Join FineCraft at their Winter 2023 Project Showcase Social where they’ll debut one of their recently completed projects. Catered hors d’oeuvres, music and an open bar. Free Event
Capital Area CRAN 2023 Annual Holiday Party
LXRY Showroom
2430 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.
PRO After Hours Holiday Party hosted by TW Perry
TW Perry - Springfield
7740 Southern Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
Venue website
Sponsored by CRAN Partner TW Perry, Join PRO to celebrate the season at its After Hours Holiday Party.
Lessons Learned: Following the path of one Passive House project from design through construction [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
This free course aims to assist fellow architects who are venturing into Passive House projects by equipping them with knowledge and awareness about crucial aspects to observe during construction. 1 LU/HSW
DPS Permitting Stakeholders Forum
M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters
2425 Reedie Drive – 2nd Floor Auditorium
Wheaton, MD 20902
Venue website
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is hosting a Stakeholders Forum for architects, builders, contractors, designers, developers, engineers, land use attorneys, permit expediters and other professionals on Dec. 6.
Technology and its Impact on the Profession of Architecture (Panel Discussion)
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
Join us for a panel discussion that will debate the future of architectural education and technology. 1 LU
Annual Membership Meeting, Networking Reception and Technology CEU Program
University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
3835 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
Join the Board of Directors of the AIA Potomac Valley chapter for our chapter’s Annual Membership Meeting with networking reception and CEU program on Technology for the Architecture Profession. 1 LU
As-Built Surveying Best Practices [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
As-Built Surveying Best Practices is a comprehensive course that was developed in response to architects’ direct need to obtain as-built plans prior to beginning their design process. 1 LU
The Wide World of WRBs: Specifying WRBs as part of a high performance system [Webinar; 1 LU/HSW]
Webinar
There are a lot of options out there for water resistive barriers (WRBs). Determining what’s best for your project can be challenging. 1 LU/HSW
CRAN: The SSL (Solid State Lighting) Revolution
Dominion Lighting Showroom, Arlington
5053 Langston Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22207
Venue website
Join us for an enlightening afternoon to explore cutting-edge LED lighting technologies followed by a happy hour. 1 LU/HSW
Acoustic Isolation for Floor-Ceiling Assemblies [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course is designed to give attendees the basic knowledge needed to make informed decisions about sound control in floor-ceiling assemblies while keeping industry standards and innovations in mind. 1 LU/HSW
Concrete as a Sustainable Building Material [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This presentation helps participants to understand why being sustainable matters, and why CO2 has been the critical focus of environmentalist and more recently regulators. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
TBD
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Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors via Zoom to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
American Cedar & Millwork Crab Feast [Free Event]
American Cedar & Millwork
214 Najoles Road
Millersville, MD 21108
Venue website
You are invited to come together with American Cedar & Millwork and its Sponsors to join in ACM's Customer Appreciation Crab Feast.
SOLD OUT - Celebrate Design 2023 / AIAPV Design Awards Celebration
M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters
2425 Reedie Drive
Wheaton, MD 20902
Venue website
Celebrate Design 2023, on Thursday, October 19 at Montgomery County Planning’s new Wheaton Headquarters beginning at 6:00 PM, will be the AIA Potomac Valley Chapter’s biggest event of the year.
Pressure Equalized Rainscreen Concepts: Designing for High Performance Facades [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
Focused on the incorporation of advanced rainscreen design, participants of this course will be provided an overview and examination of the benefits of incorporating rainscreen into their cladding design as an added protection from moisture intrusion. 1
TW Perry Gaithersburg Food Truck Event
TW Perry - Gaithersburg
8101 Snouffer School Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Venue website
Join us for our annual customer appreciation Food Truck Events featuring free food, raffle prizes, giveaways, and over 15 product expert tables.
Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
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
Pella Mid-Atlantic Game Night – Tysons with VIP AIA Potomac Valley [Free Event]
Pella Windows & Doors of Tysons Corner
8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 140
Vienna, VA 22182
Venue website
Join Pella Mid-Atlantic and AIAPV for a fun Game Night with board games, trivia, CEU, and prizes with open bar and buffet! 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Pella Windows & Doors of Tysons Corner
8150 Leesburg Pike Ste 140
Vienna, VA 22182
Venue website
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
TW Perry Silver Spring Food Truck Event
TW Perry - Silver Spring
9015 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Venue website
Join us for our annual customer appreciation Food Truck Events featuring free food, raffle prizes, giveaways, and over 15 product expert tables.
Multi-Family Condominiums / Apartments Coatings [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
Discover different types of coatings and their features and benefits along with life cycle considerations as they pertain to dry film attributes. 1 LU
TW Perry Hyattsville Food Truck Event
TW Perry - Hyattsville
3200 Kenilworth Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Venue website
Join TW Perry for our annual customer appreciation Food Truck Events featuring free food, raffle prizes, giveaways, and over 15 product expert tables.
Tour of St. Elizabeth’s Shelter: Sustainability and Beyond
801 East Men's Shelter (St. Elizabeth's Campus)
801 East Building, 2700 Martin Luther King Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20032
Venue website
Register now to attend a tour of this flagship homeless shelter project in Washington, DC. 2 LU/HSW
Design Solutions for Multi-Family Projects [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Regardless of the design intent or installation method used, designing and specifying windows and doors into multi-family buildings yields broad design choices, excellent energy efficiency, resistance to rain and wind, and lasting durability. 1 LU/HSW
Tour of Award-Winning Studio 3807 in Brentwood Maryland
Studio 3807 Apartments
3807 Rhode Island Avenue, Gateway Arts District
Brentwood, MD 20722
Venue website
Join AIAPV members as we explore the award-winning Studio 3807 building in Brentwood, MD. 2.5 LU/HSW
Management Through Measurement: Essential KPIs to Optimize Your Architecture Firm [Webinar]
Webinar
During this course, you will discover the most important KPIs to look at and learn a system for tracking this information month-over-month to reflect your firm's trends. 1 LU
NFPA 285 What We've Learned, What's Changed & What We Thought We Knew [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course explains the NFPA 285 test method, its origin, its procedures, when it is required, and design considerations necessary for compliance. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Online Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors via Zoom to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Stuff It or Wrap It - Understanding Advanced Wall Systems [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This session will cover the latest in building enclosure technology for energy efficient buildings and will provide an in-depth discussion of emerging walls that provide durable, cost effective and thermally efficient performance. 1 LU/HSW
TW PERRY HYATTSVILLE PAINT CONTRACTOR DAY
TW Perry - Hyattsville
3200 Kenilworth Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Venue website
Don't miss this opportunity for exclusive discounts and offers on professional-grade painting products, tools, and equipment available only to event attendees.
Selecting Resinous Floor and Walls for Design and Performance [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This presentation reviews polymer flooring and wall systems, and, distinguishes the differences between coatings, broadcast, self-leveling and trowel applied flooring systems. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV 2023 Excellence in Design Awards Entries Deadline
Online Design Awards Projects Submission Portal
Submissions and Entry Fees to the AIA Potomac Valley chapter design awards competition are due by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Pre-Design to Post-Construction: Strategies That Maximize Profits For Architects [Free Webinar]
Webinar
This webinar reviews each step of the ideal project process and includes 10 strategies your firm can implement to achieve financial stability and increase profit margins. 1 LU
The Evolution of Exterior Insulated Finishing System (EIFS) [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
The Evolution of EIFS presentation will explore the functional and aesthetic development of EIFS since its inception. [1 LU/HSW]
National Academy of Sciences Building Tour
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20418
Venue website
Join us to see how the award-winning renovation of the National Academy of Sciences historic headquarters integrates conservation and preservation strategies with sustainable design. 1.5 LU/HSW
TW Perry Wine Tasting
TW Perry - Annapolis
302 Harry S. Truman Pkwy, Suite F
Annapolis, MD 21401
Venue website
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
Online Meeting via Zoom
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors via Zoom to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
Making Energy-Efficient Choices During Design: An Interactive Live Analysis [Webinar]
Webinar
This interactive course demonstrates how energy efficiency goals—when addressed beginning early in design—can be successfully achieved, saving valuable resources. 1 LU/HSW
AIA Business Meeting
Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
Difference Between Retention and Detention and How this Relates to Green Roofs [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course outlines the difference between retention and detention, and how this relates to green roofs. 1 LU
AIA Conference on Architecture 2023
Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
The architecture and design event of the year is heading to the beautiful Bay Area June 7-10, 2023. Get your ticket now!
The Nature of Thin and Lightweight Stone Veneers [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
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
FINECRAFT VIP OPEN HOUSE PROJECT SHOWCASE: Garage-to-ADU
Private Residence
34 W. Kirke Street
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Join FineCraft for their VIP Open House Project Showcase with food, open bar, and a great time!
The 60-Minute MBA for Architects & Engineers
Webinar
In this session, we will learn the fundamentals of all successful AE firms and provide the basis for making well-grounded business decisions. 1 LU
CRAN: Creating Integrated Spaces for Wellbeing Using Folding, Multi Slide, and Swing Door Wall Systems
TW Perry - Silver Spring
9015 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Venue website
Learn about how folding, multi slide, and swing door systems lend themselves to occupant wellbeing by integrating interior and exterior spaces and seamlessly providing controllable access to nature. 1 LU/HSW
WIA 2023 Lecture Series #3: Co-Creating a Hybrid Work Culture
Online Meeting
Attendees will hear and learn about creating hybrid work cultures from prominent leaders both in- and outside the architecture and design industry. 1.25 LU
The Nuance of Net-Zero: Why It's Not Enough [Webinar]
Webinar
As we approach 2030, we ask ourselves: is net-zero the right goal or does our goal require more nuance? This session will offer considerations for building-grid interactions. 1 LU/HSW
Understanding Runway and Burn Rate: The Key to Cash Flow [Webinar]
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
CRAN: Passive House Tour (Under Construction)
Private Residence
Alexandria, VA
This tour offers the chance to see the hidden work behind the drywall that helps a house achieve PASSIVE HOUSE certification. 1.5 LU|HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors via Zoom to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
2023 AIAPV/PVAF Golf Outing and Member Social & Networking Event
University of Maryland Golf Course
3800 Golf Course Road
College Park, MD 20742
Venue website
Join us for our first post-pandemic golf outing, with all registration fees going towards student scholarships and the Emerging Professional Awards Program!
Designing with Polymer Windows & Doors [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Understand the benefits and capabilities of designing and building with polymer windows and doors, from energy performance to cost to comfort. 1 LU/HSW
WIA 2023 Lecture Series #2: Elevating Your Connections
Online Meeting
Participants will learn how to identify, establish, and prioritize quality connections and relationships to improve and increase overall productivity while also finding balance in life. 1.25 LU
FineCraft Open House Project Showcase
Private Residence
Potomac, MD
A beautiful project designed by Richard Leggin, AIA and constructed by FineCraft Contractors. This is a project to come see. We'll have an open bar and some food. Enjoy a tour by one of our staff or give yourself a self-guided tour.
Del Ray Guided Passive House Tour
Private Residence
Alexandria, VA
Join us for a guided tour of a single family, net-positive Passive House in Del Ray, Alexandria. This project consists of multiple energy efficient features and expects to be certified under PHIUS (Passive House Institute of the US).
TW Perry Hyattsville Open House
TW Perry - Hyattsville
3200 Kenilworth Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Venue website
Join us for our Hyattsville Open House! Free food, prizes, product displays, vendor booths & MORE! Follow us on social media for updates.
CRAN: Making Smart Appliances Relevant for Your Customers [In Person]
AJ Madison Home & Kitchen Appliance Showroom
Tyson's Corner, 8500 Leesburg Pike
Tysons, VA 22182
Venue website
This session is designed to provide a new prospective on the smart home appliances conversation with special focus on meaningful benefits for non-adopters.
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
Emerging Top Daylighting Strategies [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
In this course we will review the challenges within current daylight applications and focus on best application practices utilizing technological advancements. 1 LU/HSW
Data-Driven Success: Streamlining Your Business Operations [Webinar]
Webinar
Successful AE firms rely on technology to collect and store information related to their clients, projects, and employees. Do you know how to leverage it to improve productivity? 1 LU
Factory Pre-Finishing of Exterior Building Materials [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course will focus on the benefits of factory pre-finishing, versus onsite finishing of exterior building products. 1 LU/HSW
WIA 2023 Lecture Series #1: Navigating the World of Hybrid Work
Online Meeting
AIA NoVA WIA Committee in partnership with Nielson Executive Coaching LLC (NEC) is hosting a 3-part virtual lecture series on How to Thrive in a Hybrid Work Environment. 1.25 AIA LU
10th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit [In Person]
Silver Spring Civic Building
1 Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit offers cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy in Montgomery County.
Why ILFI? Learning about the International Living Future Institute and the Living Building Challenge [Webinar]
Webinar via Zoom
The Living Building Challenge is just one of multiple programs and initiatives that ILFI offers. In this course, we will give a brief overview of them all. 1 LU/HSW
The 60-Minute MBA for Architects [Webinar]
Webinar
This webinar will provide you with the business management highlights that every firm needs to apply to achieve their full potential. In this session, we will learn the fundamentals of all successful AE firms and provide the basis for making well-grounded
Saving the Project Timeline: Tips for Building Temporary Barricades with BIM [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
An introduction to designers using BIM tools for temporary barriers design improving design efficiency for construction phasing during project design stages. 1 LU
Andersen Factory Day
TW Perry - Annapolis
302 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite F
Annapolis, MD 21401
Venue website
Check out Andersen products in TW Perry's new Annapolis Window & Door Showroom to find out what's trending in the industry.
CRAN and you, the Custom Residential Architect [Online]
Online Meeting
Get insights into what tools, connections and education opportunities the National Custom Residential Architectural Network (CRAN) and the Capital Area CRAN can provide to improve your business. 1 LU
Contemporary Design for Changing Times: How Windows and Doors Influence Architecture
TW Perry - Annapolis
302 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite F
Annapolis, MD 21401
This course will examine the connection between current events and fenestration design, and the influence of modern architecture, design trends and influences in contemporary architecture. 1 LU/HSW
Architectural Window Technology - Testing to NAFS [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course provides a comprehensive explanation of the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) specification.
Special Membership Meeting - Election of 2023 President-Elect and New Board Director
Online Meeting via Zoom
Please join the AIAPV Board of Directors for this brief special meeting of the membership to discuss and vote on Danyle's and Josh's nominations.
Door Hardware Collaboration: A Consultative Approach [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This course will help participants understand the information a door hardware consultant needs to provide a quality door hardware specification. 1 LU/HSW
AIA Leadership Summit (formerly Grassroots)
Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Venue website
The inaugural AIA Leadership Summit begins on Tuesday, February 14 and ends on Friday, February 17.
Taking Control: Planning For Optimum Gym Operations [Webinar]
First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
This course reviews the safety protocols for operating gymnasium equipment and goes into details regarding the assorted control system options. 1 LU/HSW
Glazing Strategies for Sound Control [Webinar]
Webinar
This course examines the significance of sound control strategies and how they can improve the health and well-being of individuals by increasing comfort, workplace productivity, reducing stress, and allowing for proper rest. 1 LU/HSW
AIAPV Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Meeting of the AIAPV Board of Directors via Zoom to discuss chapter business, formulate policies and manage the affairs of the association.
SPG / SFx Small Practice Forum [Online & In Person]
Online + In Person (Helen Wilkes Home Office)
3923 Prospect Street
Kensington, MD 20895-3917
Please join your fellow small practice architects to discuss needs for the success of their practice, share resources and pertinent issues, and make suggestions for upcoming Small Practice Group monthly presentations. (Submitted to AIA CES for credit.)
AIAPV 2023 Board of Directors Retreat
Wilmot Sanz
77 Upper Rock Circle, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Venue website
The AIAPV Board of Directors will meet in person at the offices of Wilmot Sanz to discuss and formulate strategic goals for the chapter for the year.
Time Management Strategies to Increase Your Firm's Profitability [Webinar]
Online Meeting
In this webinar, we will discuss time tracking via buckets, calendar blocking, and a work-life balance. 1 LU
Efficient Design of Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures [Webinar]
Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners
This is an introductory course introducing post-tensioned concrete as an efficient structural building material. 1 LU/HSW
The 60-Minute MBA for Architects & Engineers [Webinar]
Online Meeting
In this session, we will learn the fundamentals of all successful AE firms and provide the basis for making well-grounded business decisions. 1 LU
