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AIA Philadelphia’s annual events and programs provide opportunities for members and the design community to connect, collaborate, and thrive. These offerings include social gatherings, networking events, as well as engaging and high-quality continuing education.
In January, AIA Philadelphia members are invited to an evening of fellowship to celebrate the induction of the current Board of Directors and Officers. The program includes the presentation of the Thomas U. Walter Award which is awarded to a chapter member for his/her contributions to the architectural community through service to the American Institute of Architects and its initiatives. Learn more...
Architecture on Tap is social series brought to you by AIA Philadelphia. Each month we will visit a local brewery in the Philadelphia region. Join us for an evening of cold drinks, small bites, and great conversation with your colleagues about architecture and design. Cheers! Learn more...
AIA Philadelphia members are invited to attend the Annual Meeting to recognize our volunteers and hear about the current state of the Chapter as well as highlights from our partner organizations DesignPhiladelphia and the Community Design Collaborative. The AIA Annual Meeting will be feature the Committee Open House. Learn more...
Join your colleagues and friends for a day of golf on two of the area's finest courses, lunch, an open bar, dinner, prizes, and more! The outing will again be held at Sunnybrook Golf Club and Whitemarsh Valley Country Club on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Every year the Golf Outing supports programming that benefits the local architectural community’s efforts to engage K-12 students and emerging professionals to learn more about the design. Programs such as the Architecture in Education program and the Philadelphia Emerging Architects committee. Learn more...
Explore creative designs from the rising stars of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects. This annual exhibition features current and past designs from the winners of the Philadelphia Emerging Architect (PEA) Prize and Young Architect (YA) Prize. Learn more...
Join AIA Philadelphia, Green Building United, Preservation Alliance, and ULI Philadelphia for the annual Philadelphia Urban Resilience Forum. The Urban Resilience Forum is a half-day program with multiple sessions featuring guest speakers presenting case studies, moderated conversations, and audience Q&A. The program will include lunch and networking breaks. Learn more...
The Beaux Arts Ball, presented by DesignPhiladelphia and AIA Philadelphia, returns October 24, 2026, at Girard College. This year's theme, Be Revolutionary: America Turns 250, invites us to connect across the past, present, and future of the thinkers, creators, and movements that shaped who we are today. Learn more...
Every year AIA Philadelphia presents a number of awards honoring the individuals that help shape our organization in addition to celebrating the esteemed firm winners of our annual Design Awards competition. These awards are about more than just a ceremony, they are a way for AIA Philadelphia to recognize the individuals and firms that create the legacy of excellence in design and toast the future of the architecture profession in Philadelphia. Learn more...
