Jeremiah Woodring, AIA - New Co-Chair of the Joint AIA/GBCA Committee

Cheers to Jeremiah Woodring, AIA on becoming the new co-chair of the joint AIA/GBCA Committee!

About Jeremiah:

Jeremiah Woodring is a licensed architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with over a decade of experience in the field. He currently serves as a Ward Commissioner for Lower Merion Township and works with HOK in Philadelphia, where he specializes in commercial design, including sectors such as healthcare, science and technology, and higher education. A strong proponent of sustainability, Jeremiah holds multiple certifications, including LEED and WELL Building Standard accreditation, as well as being a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC®) with PHIUS. Additionally, he recently obtained his Construction Documents Technology certification from the Construction Specifications Institute.

Jeremiah earned his Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Philadelphia University in 2015. His passion for architecture extends to academia, where he has served as an adjunct professor at both Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University, teaching a range of courses from Visualization to a specialized Healthcare Studio.

In his leadership role as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for AIA Pennsylvania, Jeremiah is actively involved in shaping policy and advocating for architects across the state. He is spearheading a new initiative to encourage and mentor architects interested in pursuing public office at various levels throughout Pennsylvania. This initiative will offer guidance and training on campaign strategies and public office responsibilities, in collaboration with AIA PA’s Emerging Professionals Committee. His efforts aim to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the profession, helping young architects develop the skills needed for a career in public service. Through his work on the Government Affairs Committee, Jeremiah has built valuable relationships with state legislators and government officials, leveraging his experience as both a commissioner and an advocate within the AIA to further the interests of the architectural community.

About the AIA/GBCA Committee:

The AIA/GBCA Joint Committee was founded in 1947 and is a unique collaboration among architects, contractors and subcontractors. It is supported by AIA Philadelphia and the General Building Contractors Association. The committee improves the understanding of how to plan and build by improving the relationships-both formal and informal-among designers, contractors and owners.