Join us as we partner with Manna for PensaCAN 2026! The event is hosted by Cordova Mall - A Simon Mall.

PensaCAN is a competition where teams create impressive structures made entirely out of full cans of food. 

Following a week-long display of the structures (and posters with images of digital designs) and voting, all food is then donated to Manna for distribution to our neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Food structures will be built at Cordova Mall in the common area between Dillard’s and Ross on Thursday, October 1, and will be on display through Friday, October 9.

A panel of judges will vote on the structures on Friday, October 2, in categories such as Best Graphics, Best Nutrition, and Structural Ingenuity Award.

You can get involved too! People’s Choice Award votes will be accepted online at www.mannahelps.org October 2-9!

Come out to Cordova Mall and support our local architects and build teams in the fight against hunger!

October 2-9

Cordova Mall

5100 N 9th Ave

Pensacola, FL 32504

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Bring your design ideas to life at this interactive networking event, where architects and designers can “mix” their project concepts with a range of materials, styles, and design intents—from hospitality and education to wood, metal, felt, color, geometric forms, and more. We’ll explore how these concepts translate into real-world products and projects, showcasing the breadth of capabilities available through Armstrong and inspiring new possibilities for your next design. AMA Lighting will also be on hand to help answer questions and explore opportunities for integrating lighting into your design vision.

Wednesday, October 7

5 - 7 p.m. 

Odd Colony Brewing Co.

260 N Palafox St

Pensacola, FL 32502

Free for Members

$20 for Non-members

Join us at Fisher Cabinet Company in Pensacola for a tour and hands-on learning session for commercial cabinetry. Scott Fisher and his team will show us a variety of materials options and share common mistakes architects make on drawings and specifications.  This tour takes place on the production floor and proper footwear is required (no heels or sandals).

Fisher Cabinet supports the Chapter’s Annual Gingerbread House Competition each year by preparing lots for all our students. 

Thursday, October 8

3 - 5 p.m.

Fisher Cabinet Co.

3900 N Palafox St

Pensacola, FL 32505

Free for Members

$20 for Non-Members

1.5 LU/HSW

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Improved Natural Disaster Design Using Rolling Doors

Course Number COR800

1 HSW

Learn how different closure options can protect a building while also keeping natural light flow; how service, insulated and fire doors can be configured to withstand the full range of specific wind loads requirements (including missile impact ratings); and the importance of third party testing for closure products. Attendees will:

• Understand the difference between operable and static wind load ratings, and what it means for the rest of the building.
• Understand new regulations, particularly those recently introduced in the mid-states, including FEMA P-361 and ICC500.
• Detail the importance of fortifying building openings in wind-prone areas.
• Identify how necessary function can meet aesthetic objectives using coiling doors vs. traditional swing doors.

Please register by October 18 to reserve your lunch.

Join us for our October CE lunches!

Tuesday, October 20

12 - 1 p.m.

Bowden Bldg, Room 1

120 Church St

Pensacola, FL 32502

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Wednesday, October 21

12 - 1 p.m.

Bay County Chamber of Commerce Boardroom

235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

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Thursday, October 22

12 - 1 p.m.

DAG Architects

1223 Airport Road

Destin, FL 32541

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NCARB Live: Licensure 101

Click HERE to watch a video that is a great introduction for anyone starting the ARE process.

Click HERE for the chapter's ARE study resources library.

Visit the EP section on our Events page to keep to up date on ARE/EP events.

For more EP & ARE news and information, including ARE test prep materials, contact AIA Florida Northwest Associate Directors  at admin@aianwfl.com. 

Did you know that AIA Florida Northwest has funds available for scholarships to augment the participation costs in community leadership development programs that exist within our chapter region? Our intent is:  1) to increase the numbers of our members engaged in these programs, 2) to obtain tools, insights and relationships that will benefit our profession as a whole, and 3) to then create connections within our chapter communities demonstrating the value of architects in leadership roles. 

Download the AIA Florida Northwest Leadership Scholarship application HERE. 

Below are local leadership programs and their approximate application opening dates (please check the respective site for their dates & deadlines):

Leadership Pensacola - February 

Destin Forward - July

Young Professionals of Walton County - July/August

Leadership Okaloosa - August

Leadership Bay - August

Leadership Santa Rosa - September

Leadership Walton - September