Welcome to AIA Potomac Valley
A local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, working to make a better environment through leadership in architecture in the Maryland counties of Allegany, Charles, Garrett, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince Georges and Washington.
Upcoming Events
AIAPV Design + Leadership Awards 2026
Join Us! AIAPV Design + Leadership Awards 2026 will be held this year at the College Park Airport on Thursday, October 22.
UMD 2026 AI + Architecture Summit: Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Drawing from his recent research and writing, Neil Leach will discuss how AI is evolving and how it may reshape architectural design and practice. 1.5 LU
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News/Blog
Celebrating Krutika Shah: BD+C 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
10/13/2026
Huge congratulations to Krutika Shah, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, SEED, COA on her selection to the prestigious Building Design+Construction (BD+C) 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!
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AIA Quarterly Update | Q3 2026
10/12/2026
Read the latest update from AIA EVP/CEO Carole Wedge, FAIA.
Read More ►An Update from AIA President Illya Azaroff, FAIA
10/07/2026
AIA President Illya Azaroff, FAIA shares five key updates from the AIA Board of Director's meeting discussions September 16-17, 2026.
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AIA Accreditation
AIA Components that successfully complete the accreditation process receive Nationally Accredited status for a three-year period and earn the right to be identified as a “Nationally Accredited Component” of AIA. AIA Potomac Valley is proud to be counted among AIA's accredited components for 2026 – 2028.
