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10.06.26
Your Voice, Your AIA: A Conversation with Carole Wedge, FAIA
Early career and emerging professionals are invited to join AIA National CEO Carole Wedge, FAIA, for a roundtable conversation about your career, your community, and the future of AIA.
Tuesday / October 06
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
10.06.26
Phase 3 Code Modernization: What You Need to Know
Join Grant Ullrich, Assoc. AIA, for an overview of Chicago’s Phase 3 Construction Codes Modernization Initiative covering mechanical, fuel gas, fire, energy, and residential updates.
Tuesday / October 06
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
1.5 CEU/HSW (Submitted for AIA CES Review)
10.10.26
Brick by Brick: A Historic Masonry and Exclusive Tour of Brighton Park with Will Quam
Discover the materials, techniques, and preservation of historic masonry during this guided tour of Brighton Park and presentation by Will Quam.
Saturday / October 10
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1.5 LU/HSW (Pending - Submitted for AIA CES Review)
10.13.26
Virtual Architect Registration Exam (ARE) Study Group
Connect with fellow Architect Registration Examination (ARE) candidates through AIA Chicago's peer-led ARE Study Group.
Tuesday / October 13
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
10.14.26
Detail Decathlon
Join the Technical Knowledge Community for a detail-driven evening where local architects present and pin up their most intriguing technical details.
Wednesday / October 14
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1.0 CEU
10.20.26
Chicago Building Enclosure Council Get Together and Networking Event
Join us at AIA Chicago for snacks, drinks, and a casual conversation about the year ahead with the BEC community, whether you’re a longtime member, BEC curious, or bringing a friend!
Tuesday / October 20
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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