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It is elemental to AIA Philadelphia that it provides high-quality, engaging educational content for its members, not only to help members meet their continuing education requirements but also to advance their knowledge and elevate their design expertise through learning.
AIA Philadelphia provides weekly continuing education opportunities, over 20+ committees to develop leadership skills and share knowledge, social and networking events, like our annual Matthew J. Koenig Golf Tournament, our annual Design Celebrate and Awards Program, City Hall Action Day and year-round local advocacy efforts, our quarterly digital and print publication, Context Magazine, and our new public engagement program, AIA Home Tours.
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 28, 2025.
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...
The AIA Philadelphia Homes Tour features private homeowners opening their doors to the public for an up close and personal tour led by the architects. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go inside and get behind the scenes of some of Philadelphia’s residential treasures. 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...
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...
The Procrastinator's Pro Con is AIA Philadelphia's annual year-end continuing education symposium. The event will be held in a virtual format. The date will be announced in summer 2025. Learn more...
Our Committees focus on sharing their knowledge and expertise with
design and construction stakeholders in the Greater Philadelphia region.