AIA Austin – Closed Dec. 19 – Jan. 2
We are closed for the holiday break and will return on January 5. We wish you happy holidays and look forward to another great year in 2026!
The Mobility Advocacy Committee promotes regional transportation solutions that address equity, sustainability, and quality of life issues while providing a range of transportation options. We believe that successful attempts to promote design and quality of life initiatives in the built environment must include transportation and the public realm as integral parts of the whole. We … Continued
The Housing Advocacy Committee intends to promote affordable housing for all Austinites. We track code, policies, and discriminatory housing practices. The intention of this group is to be proactive, not reactive on housing policy, and we look for organizations to partner with on issues as we leverage our own expertise as design professionals and leaders … Continued
ARE 5.0 Study Group The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries. Once every other month the study group will have either a … Continued
Please join us at AIA Austin for our first committee meeting of 2026! Chairs will share goals for the year. We'll discuss specific immediate actions like updating FAR/GFA definitions, as well as broader areas of interest such as water resilience, and how members can be involved in what we do. The Resiliency & Climate Response … Continued
Join the Women in Architecture group for their monthly meetings on the third Friday of each month. All meetings will be virtual via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Sign up for our mailing list here to receive the Zoom invite! Learn more about WiA >>> 2026 Chair: Danielle Smith, AIA 2026 Chair-Elect: Tooba Jalal, Assoc. AIA AIA Austin staff liaison: … Continued
The AIA Austin office is closed for MLK Day. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday for regular business hours.
DesignVoice facilitates opportunities for design professionals to serve their community through collaborative design focused events and informational programs. We invite anyone who has an interest in being a voice for the design profession in support of our local community to attend the monthly meetings. DesignVoice is a forum in which new projects or efforts are … Continued
Join us for our first event of the year! A happy hour hosted by FBS Appliance and Thermador. There will be a signature cocktail along with snacks and other fun! This event is open to all AIA-members along with other industry professionals. There is no charge to attend, but attendance is capped so please register in advance. Register here … Continued
2026 Kick-off Meeting at The Cavalier! Our first formal meeting of the year, so we will take a look at the calendar to plan the first couple events of the year! All are welcome and we hope to see you there. Meeting Schedule 6:00-6:15: Welcome! 6:15-6:45: Attention please Programming Thursday, February 26th: HCRA Fundraiser: “Loud … Continued
ARE 5.0 Study Group The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries. Once every other month the study group will have either a … Continued
Small Firms Roundtable: 10 Years of Small Firm Lessons with Side Angle Side RSVP HERE>> Lunch provided; 1 LU (pending) Running a small firm means you’re constantly switching hats--designer, business owner, marketer, project manager, and all-around problem solver.In this lunchtime talk, Side Angle Side shares real-world lessons from ten years of running a small architecture … Continued
AiA Latinos in Architecture invite you to join us for Apertura, a fun and collaborative committee-driven event to strengthen our network, welcome new members, and set the tone for an exciting year ahead. Apertura is a committee-driven event designed to foster connections and celebrate the contributions of Latinx professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction … Continued
The first AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable of the year will collaboratively explore recent regulatory decisions and government actions that impair the ability of Architects to fully serve their clients and communities and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. The suddenness, lack of consultation, ambiguity, aggression, and failure to address external consequences … Continued
Design Austin is excited to partner with the University of Texas School of Architecture (UTSOA). Join us for selections from their impeccable speaker series! Erik L’Heureux, FAIA, PhD, presents Hot Air: four equatorial case-study transformations from his practice, Equator Works, that reconsider what architecture can achieve when it aligns with climate rather than resists it. … Continued
We are not meeting this month. About the Urban Design Commitee All are welcome to the AIA Austin Urban Design Committee meetings. We typically the 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM. Information about each meeting is provided in to our mailing list; Sign up for our mailing list here The Urban Design Committee … Continued
ARE 5.0 Study Group The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries. Once every other month the study group will have either a … Continued
Join us for our first committee meeting of the year where we’ll review our committee goals and events for the year. We’ll also make mini vision boards! Our mission is to provide an opportunity for discussion and growth for young architectural professionals as they work towards licensure, along with relevant resources for continued development after … Continued