PLAN TO JOIN US THERE 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference | shaping the future now progress rooted in perspective November 4–6, 2026 | Pre-Conference Intensives: November 3Hyatt Regency Princeton | Princeton, NJ The 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—hosted by AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania—is coming to Princeton, New Jersey. Join architects and design professionals from across the...

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming an increasingly powerful tool for architects, planners, and facility managers—far beyond mapping alone. This course provides a practical overview of GIS technology and demonstrates how it is being applied across campus environments to improve planning, operations, and decision-making. Participants will explore how GIS supports building information modeling, utility coordination, space management, emergency response, and...

Historic masonry buildings can last for centuries if maintained appropriately. One of the most common maintenance items required is repointing open or defective mortar joints. Selecting an appropriate mortar for the type of unit masonry and wall construction for a project is critical. If a mortar used for repointing is too hard and too dense, rapid deterioration of the masonry...

This course explores the various types of vertical material handling systems that are available; what kinds of end users and buildings reap the most benefits; and the wide range of objects that are transported vertically, between the floors of any structure. National code applications are also discussed. Learning Objectives...

Celebrate Architectural Excellence Across the Commonwealth Join your colleagues, peers, and industry partners from across the state to celebrate architectural excellence with AIA Pennsylvania’s 9th annual broadcast reveal and local viewing parties hosted by local AIA chapters and leaders across the state, set for the evening of Thursday, November 19th. Celebrate 2026’s honorees in five programs, including the Architectural Excellence...

SHARE YOUR STORY IN DECEMBER | Every Small Firm Has a Story. What’s Yours The AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Exchange (SFxPA) invites architects to share the challenges, solutions, and lessons that have shaped their projects and practices during “How I Architected This.” Has 2026 brought an interesting design challenge, project hurdle, business decision, or unexpected opportunity? Share what you encountered,...

This course provides a practical overview of the five wall types in the Florida Building Code, 9th Edition (2026), focusing on fire-resistance-rated walls, opening protectives and their roles in passive fire protection systems. Through case studies, testing examples and real-world applications, participants will gain a clear understanding of wall ratings, fire protection ratings, code requirements and proper application for code-compliant...