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AIAVT Announces Winner of Norwich University "Best in Show" Award, Sponsored by Pella

NewsMay 6, 2025

Each year, the AIAVT Board of Directors selects a winner from the Norwich University Master's Thesis work

Pella + Purpose Raises Money for Scholarships

NewsMarch 18, 2025

Pella + Purpose Program Raises $4,200 for AIAVT's Scholars Fund

AIAVT Welcomes New Members

News, New MembersFebruary 28, 2025

AIAVT is pleased to welcome the following new members:
Danielle Sykes, Photographer
I’m Dani, a photographer who has been creating food, interior and lifestyle/hospitality images for editorial and commercial clients for 12 years. I’m a native Vermonter who is excited to be back after 15 years of living elsewhere - Boston, Los Angeles and then Southern Maine. My images are thoughtful, lively and natural-feeling. It's an honor to be a trusted partner in the storytelling of a space or brand. I approach every project with a strong sense of curiosity and enthusiasm. Also, I’m available for

Member News & Achievements

NewsFebruary 28, 2025

Scott + Partners Architecture announces that long-time firm members Jess Gasek, AIA and Jocelyn Noyes, AIA have been elevated to Partner. Their growing expertise and strong client skills make them outstanding members of any project team. They continue to contribute to S+P’s portfolio of Commercial, Multi-family, Healthcare, Dental, Hospitality, and Higher Education markets. Please join us in congratulating these talented young architects on their most recent career achievement.
Black River Design Welcomes New Partners Black River Design Architects is bringing on two new partners to its

Meet AIAVT's New STAR, Beto Silva

NewsFebruary 28, 2025

Beto Silva is the new State Associate Representative for VT on the National Associates Committee

COTE Committee Update

NewsFebruary 28, 2025

COTE's Chair, Kevin Trout, Shares What AIAVT's Committee on the Environment Has Been Working On

Faster, Drier, Smarter: EXACOR® Underlayment

NewsFebruary 27, 2025

Faster, Drier, Smarter: A Multifamily Builder’s Switch from Gypsum Concrete to EXACOR® Underlayment

AIAVT Announces Nathalia Ellis as New Strategic Council Rep

NewsFebruary 19, 2025

Nathalia will represent VT on the AIA national Strategic Council

Remembering Influential Architect, David Sellers, FAIA

NewsFebruary 17, 2025

The loss of David Sellers, FAIA, is a significant one for the Vermont architectural community. An influential figure, David was a teacher, employer, and mentor for many in the Mad River Valley, as well as far beyond.
One of David's friends and colleagues, Jim Sanford shared the following:
"Dave began his long career as an artist/architect by doing something that few others had considered, actually building his designs. Importantly, being “on the crew” instead of in the office, gave him a unique perspective on the creation of the built environment. He gained an intimate understanding of his

AIAVT Announces Recipients of 2024 Scholarships

NewsDecember 11, 2024

At the AIAVT Annual Meeting event on December 5th, the recipients of this year’s scholarship awards were announced. The AIAVT Scholarship awards are made possible through the Hanne N. Williams Scholars Fund, which derives support from the AIAVT Annual Guy Teschmacher Memorial Golf Tournament, the Pella + Purpose program, the AIA National Component Matching Grant Program, and other sources. For information on our scholarship fund, and instructions on applying for these awards, please visit our Scholarship page.
The winners of this year’s scholarship awards are:
Robert Brady Award: One

Jennifer Arbuckle, AIA Wins 2024 John Dale Award

NewsDecember 10, 2024

Jennifer Was Announced as the Winner of This Year's Award at the 2024 Annual Meeting

AIAVT Announces the Winners of the 2024 Annual Design Awards

NewsDecember 6, 2024

Six Projects Were Recognized for Design Excellence by a Jury of Peers from AIA Montana

AIA Vermont Welcomes 4 New Board Members for 2025

NewsNovember 19, 2024

The AIA Vermont membership voted in favor of adding four new board members to the organizations leadership during the Annual Meeting and Design Awards event on December 5th, 2024. The new board members include:
Anthony Caldwell, Assoc. AIA, is an architectural historian, educator, and digital humanist with over thirty years of experience studying, preserving, and re-imagining architectural heritage. Holding a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Anthony developed a deep appreciation for the cultural and historical significance of

Meet the AIAVT 2024 Design Awards Jury

NewsNovember 18, 2024

This Year's Jury was made up of Members from AIA Montana

AIAVT Receives Clarification from PSD on RBES Update

NewsNovember 5, 2024

Memo to Members of AIAVT on RBES 11.5.24
AIA Vermont's Public Policy Committee has been working with the Vermont Builders & Remodelers Association (VBRA) to clarify for our respective members how they should follow the most recent Residential Building Energy Code (RBES) update, which went into effect on July 1, 2024. Despite the July 1 roll-out date, not all of the information needed by builders and designers has been available from the Department of Public Service's website. AIAVT and VBRA met with the Department of Public Service (PSD) to seek clarification about which version of the RBES

Notice of 2025 Board of Directors Slate of Candidates

NewsNovember 4, 2024

Board of Directors: Notice of Slate of Candidates for 2025
Votes to be taken at Annual Meeting, Dec. 5, 2024, The Essex Inn & Resort, Essex Vermont.
A. Officer Candidates:
President: Tom Bursey, AIA Vice President: Andres Gutierrez, Intl. Assoc. AIA, EPN Director Treasurer: Jeff McBride, AIA Secretary: (Vacant) Immediate Past President: Nathalia Ellis, AIA
B. Director Candidates:
Eleanor D’Aponte, AIA Taryn Barrett, AIA Chi Nguyen, Assoc. AIA Paula Sherr, Assoc. AIA Beto Silva, Assoc. AIA Ex Officio: Oluwapelumi Adefarakan, AIAS Devin Bushey, AIA Ryan Dirks, AIA Misty

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