Feb
17
12:00 PM12:00
Small Firm Exchange
Join us virtually every third Tuesday of the month at noon for AIA Maine's monthly Small Firm Exchange (SFx).
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Feb
25
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Feb
3
10:00 AM10:00
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!
Jan
21
10:00 AM10:00
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!
Jan
20
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Jan
8
11:00 AM11:00
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.
Dec
17
10:00 AM10:00
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
Dec
16
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Dec
4
8:30 AM08:30
AIA Maine Annual Conference
Save the Date for our Annual Conference and Day of Learning!
Registration and details will be available early October.
Nov
19
11:00 AM11:00
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
Nov
18
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Nov
4
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Nov
4
8:30 AM08:30
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.
Oct
21
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Oct
20
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Oct
15
10:00 AM10:00
Committee Meeting: Emerging Professionals
Register HERE. Join us for conversation, socializing, and conceptualizing how we can collectively support Maine's emerging architectural community.
Sep
25
12:30 PM12:30
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.
Sep
17
11:00 AM11:00
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
Sep
16
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Sep
4
11:00 AM11:00
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.
Aug
20
11:00 AM11:00
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.
Aug
19
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Aug
18
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Jul
22
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
16
11:00 AM11:00
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.
Jul
15
12:00 PM12:00
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.
Jun
24
11:00 AM11:00
BirdSafe Maine Webinar | Maine Audubon
Glass collisions kill more than 1 billion birds in the United States each year, and Maine is one of the states working to address the problem. To help launch the Guidelines, Maine Audubon is hosting a Webinar on Tuesday, June 24 at 11am.
Jun
18
11:00 AM11:00
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
Jun
17
12:00 PM12:00
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 or join us via the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401374636
Jun
4
to Jun 7
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design / Boston, MA
The industry gathers here
Step into a world where imagination takes the lead and innovation knows no limits. At AIA25, happening June 4–7 in Boston, creativity becomes a playground for discovery, experimentation, and reimagining the possibilities in architecture and design.
Events that drive lasting connections
Work the room at dozens of events & parties
Meet future collaborators through hands-on workshops
Talk solutions with 500+ building product manufacturers
Build a rapport with peers on tours of Washington's best architecture
Rub elbows with firm leaders and staff at open studios
Connect with peers at four AIA Knowledge Community symposia and the LGBTQIA+ in Architecture symposia
Learn More >>renceonarchitecture.com
May
21
11:00 AM11:00
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
May
20
12:00 PM12:00
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.