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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 2025 DESIGN AWARDS CELEBRATION

The Design Awards Celebration is AIA Maine's signature event of the year.

Join us to experience an evening of great architecture and design, food, and fellowship as you view Maine’s best architectural projects.

Thursday, May 8, 2025
5:30 PM

The Governor Hill Mansion
136 State St
Augusta, ME 04330

Register by April 25th For Early Bird Pricing*
*after April 25th fees go up by $20 per ticket

• Vote for Your Favorite Project. All submissions will be on display for attendees to vote for their favorite projects.

• Discounts for Groups. Bring your employees, friends, clients, and colleagues. The more, the merrier.

Thank you to our growing list of sponsors.

Sponsorship. The 2025 AIA Maine Design Awards Celebration offers valuable opportunities for engaging with Maine’s AEC community.
Join our growing list of sponsors >

Join us for a lunch and learn hosted by Versatex.

“PVC 101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC,”

1 HSW
Free
Zoom

Provider: Jordan Graves - Market Development Specialist – Maine, Versatex Building Products

Introductory Description:

 Versatex Building Products, a PVC trim and siding manufacturer, is excited to offer our free one-hour presentation, “PVC 101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC,” which qualifies for a Heath Safety and Welfare (HSW) credit, to all AIA Maine members. This presentation will review the following:

• Properties of cellular PVC.

• Comparisons between cellular PVC and other common building materials.

• Key differences between high- and low-quality PVC and micro-ingredients.

• Best installation practices (Fastening, Cutting, Routing, Drilling, Sealing, Cleaning, Painting).

• Options for stylizing PVC (Staining, Bending, Laminating).

• Common cellular PVC products and their end-use applications.

• Construction sectors using PVC (Residential, Multi-Residential/Community, Commercial, Historic Preservations).

• “Green” attributes of PVC that make it an ideal exterior building product.

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 Thursday of the month.

Signup below to join the group and be notified about meetings.

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

About AIA Fellowship: AIA Fellows are recognized with AIA’s highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Architects who have made significant contributions to the profession and society and who exemplify architectural excellence can become a member of the College of Fellows.

Scott Simons, FAIA, will be joined by Maine-based Fellows to share their experience submitting to the program.

The presentation will include:

• The application process

• Eligibility and criteria

• The objects of nomination

• Best practices

• Best examples of successful Fellowship applications.

Resources:

• AIA Fellowship Information page

1 LU (pending)

Session Description:

Talent development is core to all professional services firms’ continued health and potential growth. Especially during times of extraordinary change, with new workplace modalities and an increasingly intergenerational workforce, the time has come to invest in learning and development (L&D) programming for everyone, regardless of title or tenure.

L&D does not have to be overly complicated in scope or lengthy in duration; it just needs to be effective. This session has been selected for the AIA’s 2025 Conference and will present best practices and design principles for producing high-impact learning experiences. Participants will create a takeaway in the form of a check-list they can use to assess their current L&D initiatives and guide their future investments.

Presenter: Laura Weiss, Founder + Principal, Design Diplomacy LLC

With over 25 years as an innovation partner for global brands, Laura Weiss CPCC, PCC is an executive coach, professional mediator, facilitator, and educator.

A former licensed architect, Laura spent a decade with the renowned design firm IDEO as a Practice Director and Associate Partner and also served as a Principal in Korn Ferry’s Leadership and Professional Development practice. She has held teaching appointments in architectural design and design leadership at the University of Virginia, the California College of the Arts, and the Yale School of Architecture, and has been a director on several nonprofit boards including the American Institute of Architects’ Strategic Council, Public Architecture, and the Yale Alumni Association’s Board of Governors.

To learn more about Laura, please visit her website or LinkedIn profile.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will understand some basic best practices in L&D programming.

• Participants will apply core design principles for effective L&D curricula.

• Participants will assess current programming against these principles and practices.

• Participants will adapt this knowledge to engage with internal resources or outside partners to close the gap between current and future state L&D programming for their firm.

Free
Via Zoom
1 LU

Join AIA Maine’s Strategic Council Representative, Tim Lock, AIA of OPAL, to learn about the 2025 Strategic Council Areas of Study and hear about his Strategic Councilor role.

AIA Maine is looking for a member to fill the 2026-2028 position. If you are interested in applying, this is a great session to learn more about this exciting role.

About the Strategic Council:

The Strategic Council advances the architecture profession by informing the Board and other Institute bodies about important professional issues, opportunities, and threats. Although it is not an AIA governing body, the Council’s work is vital to AIA’s ability to serve the profession. The Council approaches its tasks with an emphasis on an outward and forward-focused vision.

The 2025 Strategic Council Areas of Study

• The 10-Year Valuation and Future Blueprint Study Group focuses on assessing the Strategic Council's past decade of work to identify any previous recommendations that are still relevant today, and to provide recommendations on process frameworks for future council adoption.

• The AIA of the Future Study Group looks to explore ways  to expand our member-centric institute's relevancy, effectiveness, and visibility through partnerships and by exploring new ways to empower members with resources to increase their engagement.

• The Climate Responsive Design & Leadership Study Group aims to equip architects with tools and knowledge to address rapidly evolving climate challenges while fostering design equity. 
   

• The Connected Communities Study Group will identify ways architects help their cities and communities leverage technology and advocacy to enhance public and private sector collaboration. 
   

• The Digital Architecture Study Group will continue to explore the integration of AI and digital tools to promote equity, sustainability, and efficiency within architectural practice, across the profession and to benefit the public. 
   

• The Resilient Practice Models Study Group will examine ways architectural practices can thrive amidst advancing technologies, encroaching industries, and a record number of retiring firm owners. 

Thought leadership

The Council meets to consider topics based on AIA's strategic objectives. From that work, it develops recommendations for the Board's consideration.

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.

During this program, we will:

• Define what SFx is: The mission of the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. The objectives of the AIA SFx are three-fold:

  • Advocate the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public.

  • Curate and disseminate the most pertinent resources and information from the AIA & elsewhere that benefit small firms.

  • Inform the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

• Outline what we hope to do as SFx Maine:

  • First and foremost, provide an open forum for discussion, helping to foster conversations that will benefit Maine’s small firms and practitioners.

  • Secondly, be a direct source sharing small firm news and resources from National (via emails, sections within AIA Maine’s newsletters, etc.).

Join AIA Maine and MIDA for a joint social at Maine Beer Company for an outdoor social with beer, pizza, and good company.

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

Bummed Out by the Housing Crisis? Let’s Talk Solutions.

AIA Maine is bringing members together for a critical conversation on housing policy. We’re looking for your feedback as members and practicing architects on how AIA Maine can play a part in ending the housing crisis in Maine. 

Elizabeth Frazier, policy advocate from Pierce Atwood, will break down the key legislative initiatives this year and share insights from Maine’s Housing Outlook, a recent report from MaineHousing. From affordability to zoning, she’ll provide the big-picture view of what actions are happening at the state level and what it could mean for architects and the built environment.

Jesse Thompson of Kaplan Thompson Architects will dive into the real-world examples of design and regulatory hurdles he has faced while working on affordable housing projects throughout the state. Jesse will share his experiences and, more importantly, ask for yours. This is your chance to bring up the hot-button issues affecting your work and help shape the conversation on where policy needs to go next.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, speak up, and be part of the solution. The feedback from this discussion will serve as a foundation for AIA Maine’s Legislative Committee to develop a more targeted and effective approach to supporting housing solutions that align with the needs of architects and their communities.

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

Please join us for an informational webinar session on the Common App and how to submit for the 2025 Design Awards Program.

This year, we are offering two options to submit based on the AIA Framework For Design Excellence: 

The AIA Framework for Design Excellence is a tool developed by the AIA. This tool aims to help transform the day-to-day practice of architects to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.

This year, we are offering two options to submit your project to the Design Awards for 2025. 

• Option one: Like last year, we ask simple yet meaningful yes/no questions that focus on design strategies and processes based on the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. 

• Option two: Upload your completed Common App for Design Excellence. The Common App for Design Excellence is an Excel-based tool adopted by state and local AIA Chapters nationwide as part of their Design Awards process. The Common App tool is based on the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence and produces a spider chart to visually represent your project's performance as it relates to the Framework.Design Committee chair Paul Lewandowski will discuss the Common App for Design Excellence and how firms may elect to use it for the 2025 submission.

The Common App is an Excel-based tool that has been adopted by state and local AIA Chapters across the country as part of their Design Awards process.

Design Committee chair Paul Lewandowski will discuss the Common App for Design Excellence and how firms may elect to use it for the 2025 submission.

Executive Director Jeannette Schram will review the submission software, provide top-line details about the AIA's Framework for Design Excellence, and discuss why AIA Maine has formatted our Design Awards submission to match that framework.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Please share this event with the people in your office who are responsible for submitting your award application.

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

Catch up on your CEUs with our Day of Learning + Annual Meeting

For the second year in a row, AIA Maine is combining our annual meeting with a full day of learning and fellowship.

Members can catch up on their continuing education credits, meet vendors, and socialize with Maine’s architectural and design community.

Wolfe's Neck Farm
184 Burnett Road
Freeport, ME, 04032

———
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
vendor visits, coffee, pastries

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
welcome

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
A full day of programming offering up to 8 CEUs. 
(Lunch is provided. Two coffee breaks allow participants to visit vendor tables and obtain CEUs from their nano programs.)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
annual meeting

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
social + vendor visits

• More information on speakers and vendors will follow next week. 

• If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please email us.

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

Whole Life Carbon Assessment: Understanding Holistic Emissions Accounting

This session will build on the AIA Maine COTEs previous session on Upfront Carbon. AIA COTE CoChair, AIA Maine Strategic Council Representative, and OPAL Management Partner, Timothy Lock, will discuss a variety of existing emissions accounting frameworks, what portion of overall Whole Life Carbon these frameworks account for, and go in-depth in describing current best practices in Whole Life Carbon Assessment using the UK Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Whole Life Carbon Assessment For The Built Environment (Global Edition, V3, August 2024). The session will consist of a 45-minute presentation with graphics and fifteen minutes of questions and answers.

The following learning objectives will be covered:

• Develop an understanding of key terms in emissions accounting for buildings such as, upfront carbon, life cycle assessment, whole life carbon assessment, time value of carbon, and how they relate to each other

• Learn proper steps and boundary definition when conducting building emissions accounting accurately

• Learn design approaches to achieve accountable decarbonization in the buildings we design

• Understand the hierarchical impacts of design choices during a conventional design process and how those choices relate to our current construction industry