AIA|DC + WAF

You may notice a difference in this page soon. Over the past several months we have been slowly rolling out our updated identity. The District Architecture Center has housed AIA|DC and the Washington Architectural Foundation since 2011. As the boards of each of these organizations worked more together, they discovered they both cared about sharing the power of architecture. Rather than parse their differences, the boards voted in 2023 to join forces under the District Architecture Center. Both organizations will still exist, with separate boards and separate missions but they will come together under the shared vision of “empowering our communities to design a better future.” You have already seen the changes in the website with its new URL districtarchcenter.org. Our social media will also slowly morph into being District Architecture Center forward. As for the resources and programs you use, they will all still be there just under the District Architecture banner. We hope you will join in celebrating this bright new era for DAC.

Looking for something to do at lunch time? Read the latest issue of DAC news. Learn all about Architecture Month, DesignDC and why you shouldn't use architectural designer in your title if you aren't licensed. Lear more here: https://buff.ly/4dQlSaW

There are many reasons to attend AIA|DC's DesignDC conference on September 19. This one-day symposium focusses on adaptive use as a way to make DC more resilient. Over the next few days we'll give you our top five reasons to attend. 5: You'll earn 7HSW Learning Units in one day! 4: Engaged sponsors! DesignDC is made possible with the support if these generous sponsors: @Ernest Maier, @EPIC Metals, @Guardian Glass, @Loewen/ The Sanders Group. @Longboard, and @Pella Mid-Atlantic 3: An affordable price and easy format! For $150 members can access the content for 7 CEUs. Less than $22 a credit and no difficult choices on which courses to take! 2. Our Keynote! Old Buildings are the Future presented by @Julia Siple, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Principal, Director of Sustainability and @Sara Langmead, AIA, PE, LEED AP - Associate, Heritage Practice Co-Leader, @Quinn Evans And the number one reason to attend DesignDC on September 19 is: The TOPIC! Now more than ever cities have to adapt to both a changing climate and a changing commercial landscape. This session of DesignDC looks at adaptive use for many typologies from pre-war federal buildings to modern schools. Case studies will show how adapting rather than demolishing makes for a resilient city. Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4g4LToz

There are many reasons to attend AIA|DC's DesignDC conference on September 19. This one-day symposium focusses on adaptive use as a way to make DC more resilient. Over the next few days we'll give you our top five reasons to attend. 5: You'll earn 7HSW Learning Units in one day! 4: Engaged sponsors! DesignDC is made possible with the support if these generous sponsors: @Ernest Maier, @EPIC Metals, @Guardian Glass, @Loewen/ The Sanders Group. @Longboard, and @Pella Mid-Atlantic 3: An affordable price and easy format! For $150 members can access the content for 7 CEUs. Less than $22 a credit and no difficult choices on which courses to take! 2. Our Keynote! Old Buildings are the Future presented by @Julia Siple, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Principal, Director of Sustainability and @Sara Langmead, AIA, PE, LEED AP - Associate, Heritage Practice Co-Leader, @Quinn Evans Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4g4LToz

There are many reasons to attend AIA|DC's DesignDC conference on September 19. This one-day symposium focusses on adaptive use as a way to make DC more resilient. Over the next few days we'll give you our top five reasons to attend. 5: You'll earn 7HSW Learning Units in one day! 4: Engaged sponsors! DesignDC is made possible with the support if these generous sponsors: @Ernest Maier, @EPIC Metals, @Guardian Glass, @Loewen/ The Sanders Group. @Longboard, and @Pella Mid-Atlantic 3: An affordable price and easy format! For $150 members can access the content for 7 CEUs. Less than $22 a credit and no difficult choices on which courses to take! Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4g4LToz

There are many reasons to attend AIA|DC's DesignDC conference on September 19. This one-day symposium focusses on adaptive use as a way to make DC more resilient. Over the next few days we'll give you our top five reasons to attend. 5: You'll earn 7HSW Learning Units in one day! 4: Engaged sponsors! DesignDC is made possible with the support if these generous sponsors: @Ernest Maier, @EPIC Metals, @Guardian Glass, @Loewen/ The Sanders Group. @Longboard, and @Pella Mid-Atlantic Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4g4LToz

There are many reasons to attend AIA|DC's DesignDC conference on September 19. This one-day symposium focusses on adaptive use as a way to make DC more resilient. Over the next few days we'll give you our top five reasons to attend. Starting today with #5: You'll earn 7 HSW units in one day! Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4g4LToz

🌟 Join Us for National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 Don't miss out on this special joint event with DCNOMA x AIA|DC x @LAIDEA in partnership with The Architects Foundation! It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of networking, celebrating, and recognizing the incredible contributions of our Latinx and Afro-Latinx colleagues in the architecture and design world. Let’s come together to honor their creativity and lasting impact on our industry! 🍽️ Food and drinks will be provided—so come ready to enjoy! 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d8XhuNWJ ✨ The first 50 registrants will be entered into a raffle for a special surprise! Members of AIADC, DCNOMA, or LAIDEA—check your email for a promo code to enjoy a 50% discount! If you haven’t received it, contact your leadership to get the code. Let’s celebrate together! 🎉 #HispanicHeritageMonth #AIADC #LAIDEA #Architecture #Design #LatinxCreativity

Want to get involved in AIA|DC? Come to our Committee Open House on September 16 and learn how. AIA|DC has eighteen committees. Maybe one of them is just what you are looking for! Please join us on September 16. For more register - please visit https://buff.ly/3yXYEQK

DesignDC is less than a month away! Our September session focuses on Adaptive Use Keynote by Quinn Evans' Julia Siple and Sara Langmead. With sessions on historic school buildings , senior living, building conversions and pre-war federal buildings. 7 HSW Learning Units in one day! Sign up now: