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SUMMARY:2026 Conference\, Expo and Awards
DESCRIPTION:2026 Conference\, Expo & Design Awards\nSeptember 24\, 2026\nThe Englewood\, Hershey\, PA\nAIA Central Pennsylvania members will be gathering in person on September 24th to celebrate design excellence\, this time in the city of Hershey\, PA.   The day will offer architectural building tours\, details still to be determined\, a vendor exhibition and happy hour\, followed by a keynote speaker\, and finally ending the night with the Excellence in Design Award reveal.  The 2026 conference location is The Englewood\, 1219 West End Ave.\, Hummelstown\, PA  17036 \nSchedule of Events – Registration at Bottom of the page\n2:00pm – 5:00pm  Afternoon Architectural Tours  (AIA LU|HSW Credits Available) \n5:00 – 6:45 pm Happy Hour and Vendor Expo – Enjoy drinks and appetizers at the Englewood \n6:45 – 7:30 pm Keynote Speaker (1 AIA Credit Available) \n7:30 – 9:00 pm Design Awards \nQuestions?  Please contact Rachel Haynes\, Assoc. AIA Central PA President\, 717-394-0553 or rhaynes@tippettsweaver.com \nThank you to our Exhibitors and Sponsors for making this event possible! \nTHANK YOU TO OUR EAGLE SPONSOR:\nSponsors are needed \nTHANK YOU TO OUR HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS: \nSponsors are needed \nTHANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITORS:  \nREGISTRATION IS OPEN \nLearn More Here
URL:https://aiacentralpa.org/event/2026-conference-expo-and-awards/
LOCATION:Englewood\, 1219 West End Ave\, Hummelstown\, 17036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connections Under Construction | September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for AIA Central PA’s EP Event: Connections Under Construction \nEmerging Professionals & AIA CP Community\, \nWe’re excited to invite you to Connections Under Construction\, a casual networking happy hour for AIA Central PA’s Emerging Professionals and all AIA Central PA Members. Let’s come together for drinks\, conversation\, and new connections in a fun\, relaxed setting. \nIf you can’t make this event\, we’ve got more coming in the future! This is a bi-monthly recurring happy hour\, so check your inbox for our Harrisburg location on December 11\, 2025. \nDate & Time\nWednesday\, September 30\, 2026\n5:00 PM – 7:30 PM \nLocation\nCollusion Tap Works\n105 S. Howard St.\, York\, PA  17401 \nLet us know you’re coming! \nREGISTER HERE\nWhy attend? \n\nMeet other emerging professionals across architecture and design communities in Central PA.\nShare experiences\, ideas\, and potential collaborations\nRelaxing atmosphere with light bites + drink options\nHelp build and strengthen the EP network in Central PA\n\nWhat to expect: \n\nInformal mingling & refreshments\nIcebreaker prompts / structured mingling segments\nOpportunity to share your work\, interests\, or challenges\nA great chance to connect across firms and backgrounds\n\nMARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FUTURE EVENTS: \n\nNovember 18\, 2026 | Location to be Determined
URL:https://aiacentralpa.org/event/connections-under-construction-september-2026/
LOCATION:Collusion Tap Works\, 105 S. Howard St\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Made in PA | Westlake Royal Stone Tour
DESCRIPTION:AIA Central PA is proud to continue the MADE IN PA SERIES. MADE IN PA is a series of tours through Central PA facilities that produce building products that we in the construction industry specify daily\, giving you a behind the scenes look at the manufacturing process. If you have an idea for a plant or factory tour please email Austin Benham at abenham@gftinc.com. \n2026 October Tour\nWestlake Royal Building Products – Manufactured Stone Plant Tour\nOctober 8\, 2026\n12:00pm – 3:00pm\n181 Antrim Commons Drive\, Greencastle\, PA  17225\n 2 AIA LU|HSW \nRegister \n  \nABOUT WESTLAKE ROYAL STONE\nDiscover how Westlake Royal Stone Solutions combines timeless aesthetics with durable\, high-performance masonry systems. Explore innovative manufactured stone\, brick\, and architectural veneer products that provide design flexibility\, long-lasting performance\, and exceptional curb appeal for residential and commercial projects. \nGo Behind the Scenes at Westlake Royal Stone Solutions \nSee how high-performance manufactured stone veneer is brought to life during this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Westlake Royal Stone Solutions manufacturing facility. Explore the materials\, quality standards\, and production processes that create durable\, code-compliant masonry products with the authentic look of natural stone. \nGain firsthand insight into ASTM and ICC-ES standards\, manufacturing techniques\, packaging quality\, and installation considerations while discovering how these innovative veneer systems deliver lasting performance\, design flexibility\, and exceptional aesthetics for residential and commercial projects. \nAgenda\n\n12:00 pm -12:30 pm Arrival and Lunch at Westlake Royal Building Products – Manufactured Stone Plant Tour\n12:30 pm -1:00 pm   Safety Briefing\n1:00 pm -3:00 pm   Continuing Education Presentation and Manufacturing Plant Tour\n3:00pm – 5:00pm   Happy Hour following Tour – Bistro 71 | 71 North Main St.\, Chambersburg\, PA  17201.\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nNo Open-Toed Shoes or Heels | Safety toe shoes only (Steel shoe covers can be provided\, Please bring your own if you have them)\nNo Loose Jewlery (This includes bracelets\, necklaces\, or earings)\nSafety Geer Provided\nLong Pants required (No Shorts)\n\nHighlights\n\n2 AIA LU Credits\nFree to attend\n\nRegister \n 
URL:https://aiacentralpa.org/event/made-in-pa-westlake-royal-stone-tour/
LOCATION:Westlake Stone\, 181 Antrim Commons Drive\, Green Castle\, PA\, 17225\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Tri-State Conference
DESCRIPTION:PLAN TO JOIN US THERE\n\n\n \n2026 AIA Tri-State Conference | shaping the future now progress rooted in perspective\n\n\n November 4–6\, 2026 | Pre-Conference Intensives: November 3 Hyatt Regency Princeton | Princeton\, NJ \nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN WITH EARLY BIRD RATES!\n\n\n The 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—hosted by AIA New Jersey\, AIA New York State\, and AIA Pennsylvania—is coming to Princeton\, New Jersey. Join architects and design professionals from across the region for three energizing days of learning\, inspiration\, and connection in one of the Northeast’s most historic and vibrant communities. \n\n \n\n\n\n \nWhat to Expect\n\n\n Stay tuned for updates on an exciting lineup of conference experiences\, including: Pre-Conference Program | Inspiring Keynotes | Innovative Sessions | Architectural Tours | Expo Hall | Design Awards | Networking | Sponsor Opportunities \n\n \n\n\n\n \nNetworking Opportunities \n\n\n We are back in-person! Connect with industry leaders and colleagues from across the Tri-State region in Princeton\, NJ. Engage in meaningful conversations\, share ideas\, and build lasting professional relationships. Get ready for three dynamic days of ideas\, design\, and connection across the region. \n\n \n\n\n\n \nPre-Conference Program\n\n\n  Bonus Session! Enhance your conference experience with pre-conference programming and training designed to complement the main conference content and provide deeper learning opportunities. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n AIA Tri-State Design Awards | Compete Regionally\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nCelebrate and Elevate Your Work 2026 Tri-State Design Awards Call for Submissions is NOW OPEN\n\n\n The Tri-State Design Awards is a biennial program that celebrates outstanding architectural design across New Jersey\, New York\, and Pennsylvania. Presented in partnership with the biennial Tri-State Conference\, the awards recognize projects that demonstrate design excellence and create meaningful social\, environmental\, and economic impact for clients\, communities\, and the built environment. \n\n The program honors exemplary work by architects throughout the region\, showcasing how thoughtful design can improve lives\, strengthen communities\, and shape a more sustainable future. Projects of all sizes\, budgets\, styles\, and building types are encouraged\, reflecting the diverse ways architecture contributes to the public good. \n\n The Tri-State Design Awards celebrate innovation\, creativity\, and the transformative power of architecture while highlighting the exceptional achievements of AIA members across the region. \n\n \n\nLearn More & Start your AIA Tri-State Design Award Submission Today\n\n\n\n Submissions are open will be accepted until Friday\, September 11\, 2026 at 11:59 pm.  | Entry is open to projects submitted to AIA New Jersey\, AIA New York State\, or AIA Pennsylvania’s Design Awards programs in 2026\, 2025\, or 2024. \n\n See the 2024 Tri-State Design Awards Submission Gallery \n\n State Submission Platforms | NJ Awards  | PA Awards | NYS Awards  | Tri-State Awards \n\n Review the Call for Submissions and bookmark the submission platform. \n\n \n\n\n\n \nEducation Highlights\n\n\n Inspiring Keynotes Hear from visionary leaders shaping the future of architecture and the built environment.Innovative Sessions Earn up to 24 AIA CES Credits over three days while exploring a wide range of timely and relevant topics. \n\n \n\n\n\n \nFeatured Tours\n\n\n Immerse yourself in the architectural and cultural richness of Princeton\, NJ. Planned tours will highlight unique spaces. All tours will have AIA CE credits. Additionally\, there will be self guided tours available with AIA CE credits! \n\n \n\n\nGeorge Nakashima Woodworkers\, Farm and House | Legacy\, Landscape & Well-Being: Design Lessons from Raymond Farm & Nakashima Woodworkers \n\n4 AIA LU|HSW | Discover how two iconic design campuses seamlessly integrate architecture\, landscape\, and craftsmanship to create healthy\, resilient environments. Tour the Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts and Design and the Nakashima Woodworkers campus while exploring adaptive reuse\, passive design\, sustainable materials\, and preservation strategies that continue to inspire high-performance\, human-centered design. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPrinceton University TIGER Plant Tour \n\n1.5 AIA LU|HSW | Go behind the scenes of Princeton University’s innovative TIGER district energy system and discover how geoexchange\, thermal storage\, and low-temperature hot water distribution are reshaping campus infrastructure. Learn how integrated energy strategies improve building performance\, occupant comfort\, resilience\, and carbon reduction while supporting the future of sustainable campus design. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPrinceton Art Museum | Art\, Access\, and Community: Exploring the New Princeton University Art Museum \n\n2.5 AIA LU| HSW | Explore the new Princeton University Art Museum and discover how contemporary museum design enhances accessibility\, sustainability\, and the visitor experience. This guided tour examines how daylight\, materiality\, circulation\, and context-responsive planning create an inclusive\, resilient cultural destination that strengthens connections between campus\, community\, and the arts. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nCedar Grove Community Center | The Building That Disappears: Worship\, WEllness\, and Flexibility at Cedar Grove Community Cente \n\n2 AIA LU|HSW | Discover how award-winning architecture can virtually disappear into the landscape while creating flexible\, high-performance spaces for worship\, recreation\, and community. This behind-the-scenes tour explores innovative structural\, mechanical\, and detailing solutions that seamlessly integrate architecture\, nature\, occupant wellness\, and adaptable design. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nFrom Dillon Gymnasium to Wellness Hub: Reimagining Health\, Recreation\, and Campus Life at Princeton University \n\n\n2 AIA LU| HSW | Explore Princeton University’s new Fitness & Wellness Center and discover how adaptive reuse\, mass timber\, and wellness-focused design transformed a historic campus landmark into a vibrant destination for health and community. This tour highlights innovative strategies for sustainability\, occupant well-being\, accessibility\, and the integration of historic and contemporary architecture. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSacred Stone & Cultural Splendor: Architectural Tour of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham  \n\n2.5 AIA LU| HSW | Experience one of the most remarkable architectural achievements in the United States with an exclusive tour of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. Explore the integration of traditional craftsmanship\, monumental stone construction\, contemporary engineering\, and site planning while gaining insight into how cultural architecture balances timeless design\, modern performance\, and large-scale public use. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nNJ State Capital |Layers of Trenton: Exploring the Architecture of New Jersey’s Capital \n\n1.5 LU HSW | Join architect John Hatch\, FAIA\, for a walking tour through Trenton’s historic core and explore how architecture\, preservation\, and urban design have shaped New Jersey’s capital. Discover how historic landmarks and contemporary civic spaces balance heritage\, accessibility\, resilience\, and community needs to create a vibrant public realm.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPrinceton Watershed Institute Tour \n\n2 AIA LU|HSW | Explore the LEED Platinum Environmental Center at the Watershed Institute\, where sustainable design is both performance-driven and educational. Discover how adaptive reuse\, high-performance building systems\, rainwater management\, and site-responsive design create a living laboratory that demonstrates the relationship between architecture\, water\, and the environment while advancing occupant well-being and environmental stewardship.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Other Side of Jackson Street: Persistence of a Self-Sufficient Community \n\n2.5 AIA LU | HSW | Explore Princeton’s Witherspoon-Jackson Historic District and discover how architecture\, planning\, and preservation tell the story of one of New Jersey’s oldest African American communities. This guided walking tour examines the lasting impact of segregation\, redlining\, and urban renewal while highlighting the neighborhood’s cultural heritage\, resilience\, and the role of design in preserving community identity.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nExpo Hall | CONNECT WITH ARCHITECTS\n\n\n Explore the latest products\, technologies\, and services shaping architecture and design. Meet industry-leading vendors\, discover innovative solutions\, and experience hands-on demonstrations. \n\n Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available—secure your booth or exclusive sponsorship to reach architects and design professionals across the Northeast. Contact Susan Frear at sfrear@aiapa.org for more detailed information. \n\n \n\nFind all Exhibitor and Sponsor Information Here\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nSpec Academies\n\n\n The Tri-State Conference will feature Spec Academies led by industry experts\, offering in-depth education on specialized topics critical to practice. \n\n \n\n\n\n \nRegistration and Travel\n\n\n Princeton is located in Central New Jersey\, just 65 minutes from Philadelphia\, 1.5 hours from Allentown\, New York City and 2 hours from Baltimore Plan now to take advantage of all the Princeton has to offer! \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Stay where all the action happens! The 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Princeton\, a modern 330-room hotel designed for connection\, collaboration\, and convenience. \n\n Located just two miles from downtown Princeton\, the hotel features inviting gathering spaces\, complimentary shuttle service to the Princeton train station\, an indoor pool\, a fitness center\, and the added convenience of having all conference sessions\, events\, and networking opportunities under one roof. \n\n Conference Room Block | Reserve your room early and take advantage of the special conference rate of just $179 per night. The discounted room block is limited\, and complimentary on-site parking is included. Hotel Registration opens Now \n\n \n\nBook your Room \n\n\n\n LIST OF ALL AREA ATTRACTIONS \n\n Getting to Princeton \n\n Princeton is centrally located in New Jersey—approximately 65 minutes from Philadelphia\, 1.5 hours from New York City and Allentown\, and 2 hours from Baltimore. \n\n \n\nBy Train: Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT (Princeton Junction)\n\n\n\nBy Bus: Greyhound\, NJ Transit Bus\, Coach USA\, Megabus\n\n\n\nBy Car: NJ Turnpike\, I-95\, US Route 1\, Route 206\n\n\n\nParking: Metered street parking and downtown garages (map and details available)\n\n\n\nBy Air: Newark Liberty International (39 miles)\, Philadelphia International (52 miles)\, Trenton-Mercer Regional Airport\, Princeton Airport\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Plan now and experience all that Princeton has to offer—architecture\, history\, culture\, and connection. \n\n  
URL:https://aiacentralpa.org/event/2026-tri-state-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Princeton\, 102 Carnegie Center Drive\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Lecture 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hilary Sample \nTuesday\, November 17th\n7pm – 9pm\nLancaster \nSee All Details Here
URL:https://aiacentralpa.org/event/fall-lecture-2026/
LOCATION:Armstrong World Industries\, Inc\, 2500 Columbia Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connections Under Construction | November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for AIA Central PA’s EP Event: Connections Under Construction \nEmerging Professionals & AIA CP Community\, \nWe’re excited to invite you to Connections Under Construction\, a casual networking happy hour for AIA Central PA’s Emerging Professionals and all AIA Central PA Members. Let’s come together for drinks\, conversation\, and new connections in a fun\, relaxed setting. \nIf you can’t make this event\, we’ve got more coming in the future! This is a bi-monthly recurring happy hour\, so check your inbox for our Harrisburg location on December 11\, 2025. \nDate & Time\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026\n5:00 PM – 7:30 PM \nLocation\nTo Be Determined \nLet us know you’re coming! \n<registration link opening soon>\nWhy attend? \n\nMeet other emerging professionals across architecture and design communities in Central PA.\nShare experiences\, ideas\, and potential collaborations\nRelaxing atmosphere with light bites + drink options\nHelp build and strengthen the EP network in Central PA\n\nWhat to expect: \n\nInformal mingling & refreshments\nIcebreaker prompts / structured mingling segments\nOpportunity to share your work\, interests\, or challenges\nA great chance to connect across firms and backgrounds\n\nMARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FUTURE EVENTS: \n 
URL:https://aiacentralpa.org/event/connections-under-construction-november-2026/
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