Virginia Society Of The American Institute Of Architects

Advocacy-We promote fair state laws and regulations regarding the built environment.-We work to educate Virginia legislators about the complicated issues surrounding the practice of architecture: building codes, qualifications-based selection, statutes of repose, historic tax credits, growth management, historic preservation, and more.-We propose state regulations that benefit the practice of architecture.-We position architects as leaders in the community through recommendations for gubernatorial appointments.-We provide comments and recommendations on statewide codes and regulations. We track and provide you with updates on legislation of interest to architects.-We sponsor a Political Action Committee that supports legislators (on a non-partisan basis) who have been identified as friends of the profession.-We encourage Citizen Architects by supporting volunteer, elected, and appointed leadership service within government, civic and charitable organizations.

Membership services; AIA Virginia strives to keep its members current in their profession while at the same time providing networking opportunities to keep its members connected with others who share the same professional interests and passions. AIA Virginia promotes collaboration between the profession, students and professors in Virginia through programming and awards and provides employment assistance by offering job postings on the AIA Virginia website.

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