May Open committee meeting,
NCARB
Wednesday, May 8th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location:
1401 H ST NW, #500
WASHINGTON DC, 20005
In collaboration with NCARB, DC's Young Architect Forum representative, and DC's State/Territory Associate Representative for the AIA's National Associates Committee
Open discussion: NCARB
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
May Architecture Uncensored: Part 1
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Part one of our Architecture uncensored series, more details to be announced!
June, AIA Convention
in Washington, DC
June 5th - 8th.
The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, in Washington, D.C.
Tickets go on sale early 2024!
Emerging Architects Happy Hour,
@ AIA 24’ Convention
June 7th
Join other Emerging Professionals from across the country at this Happy hour networking event during the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, in Washington, D.C.
June Open committee meeting,
DEI
Wednesday, June 12th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: PAGE
1615 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Open discussion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Architecture
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
July Open committee meeting,
Student outreach.
Wednesday, July 10th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: TBA
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Open discussion: Student/Intern outreach
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
July AIAS GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
June 20th - 23rd.
August Open committee meeting,
Licensure.
Wednesday, August 14th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: Gensler
2020 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
In collaboration with NCARB
Open discussion: Licensure
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
September Open committee meeting,
Mentorship.
Wednesday, September 11th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: GW, Corcoran school,
500 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
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Open discussion: Mentorship
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
October Open committee meeting,
Leadership.
Wednesday, October 9th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: TBA
In collaboration with CKLDP DC
Open discussion: Leadership
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
August Architecture Uncensored: Part 2
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Part two of our Architecture uncensored series, more details to be announced!
November Open committee meeting,
Follow your passion!
Wednesday, November 13th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: Gensler
2020 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
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Open discussion: Following your passion!
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
December Open committee meeting,
End of 2023,
Holiday Celebration!
Wednesday, December 11th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: TBA
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Agenda: End of 2023 Wrap up, Coming in 2024,
Awards and Thanks,
Holiday Celebration!
All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, and friends and colleagues are welcome to celebrate our members and achievements this year.
April Open committee meeting,
Sustainability.
Wednesday, April 10th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: Gensler
2020 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
In collaboration with COTE
Open discussion: Sustainability
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
Past Event: March Open committee meeting,
Now What?
Wednesday, March 13th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: Perkins Eastman,
1 Thomas Cir NW #200, Washington, DC 20005
In collaboration with EAC Alumni + the AIA Board
Open discussion: Now What?
We will be joined by EAC alum and select AIA DC Board members to discuss next steps in your career and the paths open to you!
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
Past Event: March,
Catholic University,
New Building Tour.
Wednesday, March 20th, Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Catholic University,
602 Thea Bowman Dr, Washington, DC 20064
In collaboration with the Building Enclosure Council
Catholic University, New Building Tour
In collaboration with the
Past Event: February Open committee meeting,
Work-Life Balance
Wednesday, February 7th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: WDG,
3rd floor, Suite 300,
1025 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Open discussion: Work-Life Balance
All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Usually, these meetings involve an introduction from an external guest or professional speaker, followed by a workshop / discussion portion with fellow EAC members.
Past Event: January EAC Open committee meeting,
Goal Setting Workshop
Wednesday, January 10th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Location: Torti Gallas + Partners,
Grimke School, 1923 Vermont Ave NW,
2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20001
Agenda: Welcome from the 2024 leadership team, Overview of 2024, Upcoming Events, Opportunities.
Open discussion: Goal Setting Workshop
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Past Event: December End of the Year Celebration,
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kimball Showroom
Join the AIA|DC Emerging Architects Committee as we raise a glass to all we have achieved as a committee in 2023, including recognizing our members who have obtained licensure or achieved a professional accomplishment this year.
Have you obtained licensure or achieved a professional accomplishment (received a promotion, award or other recognition) in 2023 - or know of an emerging professional in our industry that deserves recognition? Please e-mail ian@drummondprojects.com by Friday, December 8, so that we may recognize all the accomplishments of our emerging professionals at this event!
Please register for this event below;
End of the Year Celebration with the Emerging Architects | AIA|DC (aiadc.com)
Past Event: November EAC Open committee meeting,
A look to 2024
Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Location: Gensler DC, 2020 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20006.
Introduction to the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program: Applications for 2024 are now open
Emerging Architects Committee 2024: Feedback, what we have planned, what you want to see, and transitioning to the 2024 Advisory and Executive Committee.
Open discussion: Leadership Development
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Past Event: AIA|DC's Fellows Public Programs Committee and EAC
Fall Happy Hour
Smith Group Roof Terrace,
1700 New York Ave NW #100, Washington, DC 20006
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join AIA|DC's Fellows Public Programs Committee for a fall social get-together with chapter Fellows, recent Fellow applicants, and the Emerging Architects Committee
Register here for free!
Past Event: September
Committee's monthly open discussion
Room 222, Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, Flagg Building, 500 17th St, NW, Washington, DC 20006. The entrance is on the first floor to the North at New York Ave, please walk up the grand staircase through the Rotunda and up another flight of stairs to Room 222.
Wednesday, Sep 13th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
For our September EAC meeting we will be joined by Studio founder, Jimmie Drummond III of
We encourage students at the DMV colleges, or those in intending to work in the DMV, to attend this event as we will be discussing the Emerging Architects Committee, ways to get involved and how it can help with your career progression.
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all experience levels, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Past Event:
Tour of 80 M Street, DC’s First Mass Timber Office Building.
80 M St SE, Washington, DC, 20003
Thursday, September 14th, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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If you haven’t heard the buzz around mass timber as the one of the newest, most sustainable and cutting-edge building materials, it’s time to tune in. Join us for a tour of 80 M Street SE, the District’s first commercial office building to feature mass timber construction, this September. We will hear from the project team, as we tour two floors of cross-laminated timber added atop the existing 7-story building. The tour will be followed by a happy hour and networking on the patio, which features incredible Capitol Riverfront views.
Registration required: Tour of 80 M Street, DC’s First Mass Timber Office Building | AIA|DC (aiadc.com)
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion
August.
Dirty Habit, Outdoor courtyard,
555 8th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20004.
Wednesday, Aug 9th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Emerging Architects Committee on Wednesday, 9th of August, for a ‘Toast to Summer.’ This is an excellent opportunity to connect with other emerging architects in the DMV area, learn about their work, and make new connections in an informal setting.
We will meet for happy hour at 6 pm in the ‘hottest courtyard in DC,' located within the innovative bar/restaurant Dirty Habit.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion
July.
Studio //3877
3299 K Street NW, Suite 300,
Washington, DC, 20007
Wednesday, July 12th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
JOIN THE EAC FOR A GEORGETOWN FIRM CRAWL!
Studio //3877,
Beyer Blinder Belle,
Page Southerland Page.
6:00 pm - Doors Open at studio //3877
6:30 pm - Taco Assembly!
7:00pm - Depart for Beyer Blinder Belle!
7:15 pm - Tour of Beyer Blinder Belle!
7:45 pm - Arrive at Page for a tour and post-tour Happy hour!
Past Event: Architecture Uncensored: Shaping Your Passion.
STUDIOS Architecture
1625 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Tuesday, May 16th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Shannon Kraus, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP | Regional Director, Executive Vice President HKS
Erin Carlisle, AIA, LEED AP | Principal STUDIOS
Katie Selis, AIA, LEED AP | Associate Principal Studio Twenty Seven Architecture
Moderated by Amber Robbs, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA | Gensler
Architecture Uncensored is an annual series organized by the AIA|DC Emerging Architects Committee that discusses challenging topics within our profession. This event encourages interactive and lively conversations between emerging professionals and firm leaders as we dive in to questions we often find challenging to discuss in our offices.
Part 1 of our series this year will discuss shaping your passion within the profession through self-advocacy, intention of communication, and the impact of professional relationships. Panelist representing leadership of small, medium, and large DC firms will discuss how emerging professionals can pave their way in this post covid climate and what that looks like in remote, hybrid, and in-person environments.
Register here; Architecture Uncensored: Shaping Your Passion | AIA|DC
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion
June.
Gensler DC
2020 K St NW
Washington, DC, 20006
Wednesday, June 14th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
For our June EAC meeting we will be joined by Dr. Melissa L. Rocco for an engaging conversation on defining workplace culture.
At the core of Dr. Rocco’s work is her desire to help individuals, groups, and communities identify, develop, and engage their capacity for change-making. Her research, teaching, and practice focus on challenging dominant philosophies of leadership to better center identity, equity, and justice.
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Past Event: Hi - visibility LGBTQIA+ in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Number Nine,
1435 P Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005
Thursday, June 29 · 6:30 - 9pm EDT
Join us for an evening of networking and discussion on the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identities and the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. This event is open to all! The Pride Social Event and fundraiser for SMYAL, will celebrate LGBTQIA+ visibility in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction!
We will be collecting donations for The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL). This is the only Washington, DC, metro area service organization solely dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion
April.
Gensler DC
2020 K St NW
Washington, DC, 20006
Wednesday, April 12th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
If you prefer, you can join us virtually, subscribe to our newsletter below and we will send you a link to the virtual meeting before the event.
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion
May.
Gensler DC
2020 K St NW
Washington, DC, 20006
Wednesday, May 10th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
If you prefer, you can join us virtually, subscribe to our newsletter below and we will send you a link to the virtual meeting before the event.
This month we will be discussing the following;
What can you do with an architecture degree?
We will discuss the various jobs that architects and students can consider with their skill sets and education, and to support this crucial decision-making process, reasons for a career change, and the usefulness of a degree and Master's in architecture beyond traditional practice. We will be joined by; RAZAN ALTIRAIFI, Founder of CTRL ALT DES. We will also be joined by: Cynthia Adkins, Incoming president for CSI Northern Virginia and D.C. Chapters
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion
March.
Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc.
Grimke School, 1923 Vermont Ave NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20001
Wednesday, March 8th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
Confirmed Speakers: Thomas Gallas, CPA, LEED AP of Torti Gallas + Partners and Michaela Mahon coordinator of the TGP internal Emerging Professionals group!
The open discussion portion of this month's meeting will center around the ‘culture of firms’ and ‘culture’ within architecture.
If you prefer, you can join us virtually, subscribe to our newsletter below and we will send you a link to the virtual meeting before the event.
Past Event: AEI DC Interdisciplinary panel on embodied carbon
March.
Gensler DC
2020 K St NW
Washington, DC, 20006
Wednesday, March 8th, 8:30am - 10:30 am
Architectural Engineering Institute DC invites EAC members to come enjoy your morning coffee at an interdisciplinary panel discussion about embodied carbon!
Limited spots available, so be sure to RSVP on the link.
Past Event: EAC-YAF HAPPY HOUR
February.
Casta’s Rum Bar
1121 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at 6:30pm
All are welcome to join us for an informal networking happy hour at Casta's Rum Bar with the
Emerging Architects Committee DC and
Young Architects Forum!
The group will be located in the enclosed heated patio area at the rear of the bar.
We look forward to seeing there!
Past Event: SEA YMG - 10 Year Celebration.
Bluejacket, Washington DC
February 16th, 2023 at 6:00pm
EAC members are invited to celebrate 10 years of the Structural Engineers Association - Metropolitan Washington - Young Member Group.
February 16th, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Bluejacket, DC.
Food will be provided. You'll find the SEA group on the 2nd Floor Mezzanine-look for a neon safety vest. Registration is preferred but not required.
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion February ft NCARB
Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc.
Grimke School, 1923 Vermont Ave NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20001
Wednesday, February 8th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
NCARB and You,
Getting Licensed and Navigating Reciprocity
with Q&A Session
Speakers will include.
Assistant Vice President of Examination, Michelle Cohn, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, PMP
Senior Manager of Experience and Education, Ellen S. Cathey, AIA, NCARB
If you prefer, you can join us virtually, subscribe to our newsletter below and we will send you a link to the virtual meeting before the event.
Past Event: Committee's monthly open discussion January.
Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc.
Grimke School, 1923 Vermont Ave NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20001
Wednesday, January 11th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The open discussion meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. All current members and interested newcomers are encouraged to attend the EAC open discussions, these meetings are free and open to all, and friends and colleagues are welcome.
If you prefer, you can join us virtually, subscribe to our newsletter below and we will send you a link to the virtual meeting before the event.
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