Emerging Professionals Committee - May
Join us the third Wednesday of each month for our monthly Emerging Professionals (EP) meet up and coffee at the Salt Yard Cafe & Bar in Portland!
COTE Committee on the Environment June Meeting
Join the AIA Maine COTE Committee virtually on June 3 for a presentation by Brad Jacobson of C-Scale, a firm focused on solving real-world challenges through data-driven design tools.
Small Firm Exchange - May
Join us virtually every third Tuesday of the month at noon for AIA Maine's monthly Small Firm Exchange (SFx).
Small Firm Exchange
Join us virtually every third Tuesday of the month at noon for AIA Maine's monthly Small Firm Exchange (SFx).
Emerging Professionals Committee
Join us the third Wednesday of each month for our monthly Emerging Professionals (EP) meet up and coffee at the Salt Yard Cafe & Bar in Portland!
COTE Committee on the Environment
Join us virtually on Wednesday, April 4th from 11am-12pm for the April COTE Meeting.
This month we will be welcoming AIA Maine Board member and National COTE representative Tim Lock as he provides an overview of the working groups and priorities that AIA’s National COTE Learning Groups are working on.
Emerging Professionals Project Tour
This tour of the local non-profit, Preble Street's Teen Center and Shelter presents a complex renovation of a commercial building with multiple occupancy types, including assembly and residential dormitories, located in Portland, Maine and will review the technical, programmatic, and coordination challenges encountered from design through construction.
Small Firm Exchange
Join us virtually every third Tuesday of the month at noon for AIA Maine's monthly Small Firm Exchange (SFx).
The SFx meets the third Tuesday of each month providing opportunities for open discussion as well as a source for sharing information for the National for Small Firm Exchanges.
2026 Design Awards Informational Webinar use of the Common App Tools
Join AIA Maine Board Member and COTE National Representative, Timothy Lock, and AIA Maine Executive Director, Kelli Shedd for an informational session on the 2026 AIA Maine Design Awards.
Emerging Professionals Committee
Join us the third Wednesday of each month for our monthly Emerging Professionals (EP) meet up and coffee at the Salt Yard Cafe & Bar in Portland!
Small Firm Exchange
Join us virtually every third Tuesday of the month at noon for AIA Maine's monthly Small Firm Exchange (SFx).
Emerging Professionals | January 21, 2026 | 10-11AM
Join us Wednesday, January 21st, for our monthly Emerging Professionals (EP) meet up and coffee at the Salt Yard Cafe & Bar in Portland!
Small Firm Exchange (SFx) January 20 | 12-1PM
The SFx meets the third Tuesday of each month providing opportunities for open discussion as well as a source for sharing information for the National for Small Firm Exchanges.
COTE | Thursday, January 8 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Join us Thursday, January 8th virtually for the first COTE meeting of 2026! Topic include lessons in high-performance design and integrated sustainability strategies.
Committee Meeting: Emerging Professionals
Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.
Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.
AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.
Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM
If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.
Discounted Rates for Black Spectacles Subscriptions
By taking on the upfront costs of a firm membership, AIA Maine is able to offer you or your employees the full suite of Black Spectacles offerings for 1/4 of the cost of an individual membership.
You can sign up for our Black Spectacles Subscription here.
ARE Materials Available for Check-Out
For those emerging professionals who are studying for exams or thinking about beginning the process, AIA Maine has the following books for checkout:
Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice
Brightwood (Kaplan) ARE 5.0 Complete Library
The AIA Maine study library is a free service for our emerging professionals and a way that AIA Maine helps support those going through the entire licensure process. Please note, you do not need to be an AIA Maine member to use our materials.
Any emerging professional living and working in Maine are welcome to participate.
Contact us via email at: ep@aiamaine.org, if you have an interest in using the study materials.
State Architect Licensing Advisor
The EP Committee Chair is also the state’s Architect Licensing Advisor and can provide answers to some of your more detailed questions about licensure.
Newly Licensed?
Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three-year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three-year period.
1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate
Learn more here!
Recently Graduated?
New graduate associate member - Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect. Learn more here
AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) Maine (Copy)
Join Maine’s Small Firm Exchange representatives: Paul Lewandowski, AIA, who sits on the National Board of the SFx, and Gavin Engler, AIA, Maine’s Representative for the SFx.
We will meet regularly via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month.
Signup below to join the group and be notified about meetings.
AIA Maine Annual Conference
Save the Date for our Annual Conference and Day of Learning!
Registration and details will be available early October.
Committee Meeting: Emerging Professionals
Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.
Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.
AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.
Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM
If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.
Discounted Rates for Black Spectacles Subscriptions
By taking on the upfront costs of a firm membership, AIA Maine is able to offer you or your employees the full suite of Black Spectacles offerings for 1/4 of the cost of an individual membership.
You can sign up for our Black Spectacles Subscription here.
ARE Materials Available for Check-Out
For those emerging professionals who are studying for exams or thinking about beginning the process, AIA Maine has the following books for checkout:
Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice
Brightwood (Kaplan) ARE 5.0 Complete Library
The AIA Maine study library is a free service for our emerging professionals and a way that AIA Maine helps support those going through the entire licensure process. Please note, you do not need to be an AIA Maine member to use our materials.
Any emerging professional living and working in Maine are welcome to participate.
Contact us via email at: ep@aiamaine.org, if you have an interest in using the study materials.
State Architect Licensing Advisor
The EP Committee Chair is also the state’s Architect Licensing Advisor and can provide answers to some of your more detailed questions about licensure.
Newly Licensed?
Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three-year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three-year period.
1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate
Learn more here!
Recently Graduated?
New graduate associate member - Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect. Learn more here
AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) Maine
Join Maine’s Small Firm Exchange representatives: Paul Lewandowski, AIA, who sits on the National Board of the SFx, and Gavin Engler, AIA, Maine’s Representative for the SFx.
We will meet regularly via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month.
Signup below to join the group and be notified about meetings.
207 HOME: Multifamily Housing Project Share with Phil Kaplan
Phil Kaplan of Kaplan Thompson Architects and his collegues will present two recent projects in the Lewiston/Auburn area, highlighting how accessibility was thoughtfully integrated throughout both the design process and construction.
COTE Virtual Project Share
Virtual AIA Maine COTE Meeting: Join us this Thursday as Gabe Tomasulo, Senior Project Manager at OPAL, shares insights from recent project work.
AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) Maine
Join Maine’s Small Firm Exchange representatives: Paul Lewandowski, AIA, who sits on the National Board of the SFx, and Gavin Engler, AIA, Maine’s Representative for the SFx.
207 HOME: What is a Project Board?
This webinar is a part of AIA Maine’s 207 HOME: Design Competition. This is an “ideas” competition designed to explore innovative housing solutions for underserved members of our community.
Committee Meeting: Emerging Professionals
Register HERE. Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.
Committee on the Environment
Click to Register. The Committee on the Environment (COTE) will meet in October for coffee and project share at The Salt Yard Cafe & Bar on Thursday, October 2nd, 11AM-12PM.
Committee Meeting: Emerging Professionals
Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.
Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.
AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.
Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM
If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.
Discounted Rates for Black Spectacles Subscriptions
By taking on the upfront costs of a firm membership, AIA Maine is able to offer you or your employees the full suite of Black Spectacles offerings for 1/4 of the cost of an individual membership.
You can sign up for our Black Spectacles Subscription here.
ARE Materials Available for Check-Out
For those emerging professionals who are studying for exams or thinking about beginning the process, AIA Maine has the following books for checkout:
Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice
Brightwood (Kaplan) ARE 5.0 Complete Library
The AIA Maine study library is a free service for our emerging professionals and a way that AIA Maine helps support those going through the entire licensure process. Please note, you do not need to be an AIA Maine member to use our materials.
Any emerging professional living and working in Maine are welcome to participate.
Contact us via email at: ep@aiamaine.org, if you have an interest in using the study materials.
State Architect Licensing Advisor
The EP Committee Chair is also the state’s Architect Licensing Advisor and can provide answers to some of your more detailed questions about licensure.
Newly Licensed?
Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three-year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three-year period.
1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate
Learn more here!
Recently Graduated?
New graduate associate member - Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect. Learn more here
AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) Maine
Join Maine’s Small Firm Exchange representatives: Paul Lewandowski, AIA, who sits on the National Board of the SFx, and Gavin Engler, AIA, Maine’s Representative for the SFx.
We will meet regularly via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month.
Signup below to join the group and be notified about meetings.
AIA Maine COTE
The Committee on the Environment is starting up again! Join us at Salt Yard Bar & Cafe for a coffee and project share.
Committee Meeting: Emerging Professionals
Calling Maine’s emerging architectural community.
Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.
AIA Maine’s Emerging Professionals Committee works to proactively support young professionals in the field of architecture, including those currently studying architecture, going through the IDP process, or recently licensed.
Committee Co-Chairs: Joanna Shaw, AIA - Winkelman Architecture & Andrew Treworgy - Paul Designs Project.
Contact: ep@aiamaine.org
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM
If you would like to join an AIA Maine Emerging Professionals meeting, please use this form to be notified of our meeting details.
AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) Maine
Join Maine’s Small Firm Exchange representatives: Paul Lewandowski, AIA, who sits on the National Board of the SFx, and Gavin Engler, AIA, Maine’s Representative for the SFx.
We will meet regularly via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month.
Signup below to join the group and be notified about meetings.
207 HOME Design Competition Kick Off
AIA Maine is hosting 207 HOME: Design Competition to explore innovative housing solutions for underserved members of our community. Our first online educational session will focus on the competition details and submission parameters including: accessibility, aging in place, and what a project board could look like.