Join BEC: Austin for their monthly meeting featuring a presentation and lunch. REGISTER NOW>> The Architect’s Building Science Toolkit WUFI is a hygrothermal modeling software tool used to evaluate how heat, air, and moisture move through building enclosure assemblies, and it can be a powerful addition to an architect’s building science toolkit. This course demystifies … Continued
ARE 5.0 Study Group + DISCUSSION 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. Once every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. Our study … Continued
The Design Awards Committee provides a platform to showcase excellence in design that is produced by AIA Austin architects and selected by a panel of distinguished jurors. The committee organizes and implements the annual AIA Austin Design Awards Competition and Awards Celebration. The Committee usually meets the first Thursday of each month at AIA Austin, … Continued
CRAN Tours sell out within 24 hours, usually to first-round recipients of the CRAN Email List. JOIN HERE>> Ticketholders will receive address information upon successful ticket registration. AIA Austin cannot reveal the address of homes on the tours, or sell tickets outside of the email release. Tickets are FCFS and non-refundable.
Committee on the Environment (COTE) - The committee reflects the profession's commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people, and is dedicated to preserving the earth's capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. We typically meet the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. unless special programming (tours, events, speakers) is … Continued
Location: Zoom meeting info will be sent to the email list. Sign up below. The Architecture: K-12 committee invites the community to explore, create and learn about the practice and value of architecture through consistent, relevant youth and family program opportunities. If you are interested in teaching children about architecture, we value your involvement at … 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
Come sketch with us! Join us at the Austin Central Library for a group sketch session. Everyone is welcome! Meet inside of Cafe Creme at 10AM. Some of us will stay in the cafe while others will explore the library to find inspiration and things to sketch. We will meet back in Cafe Creme at … 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
Be part of the excitement of envisioning, planning, and creating the 40th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour! The Homes Tour committee commits to attending monthly meetings, visiting the submitted houses during a weekend in May, and working as what we call, an "ambassador" during the Homes Tour, October 24 and 25. Ambassadors work with a … Continued
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
How do you tell a clear, compelling story about your project—through both words and images? This workshop with Jes Deaver, AIA, and Michael Morrow, AIA, focuses on helping architects craft authentic, persuasive design award submissions. Participants will learn what jurors look for, along with practical tips for shaping strong narratives, effective graphics, and a well-organized … 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! Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby are partners in the design studio Dunne & Raby and Distinguished Visiting Professors at the China Academy of Art. Through design projects and writing, they explore … 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
Meet up with Women in Architecture at Leona Botanical Café & Bar to start your day with some coffee and conversation.
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
Have questions about the Common App for your 2026 Design Awards submission? Join COTE Committee Chairs Livia Subasic, AIA, and Stephanie Maddamma, AIA for a focused overview of the Common App’s 10 Design Measures, including guidance on requirements, metrics, and best practices. All are welcome with registration HERE.
We will be meeting tonight to discuss upcoming events. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
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
The Resiliency & Climate Response committee helps mitigate, adapt, and prepare for the ongoing and future impacts of climate change. We strive to identify practical solutions, build awareness, educate, and advocate for urgency in climate resilience activities. We typically meet the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming … Continued
Latinos in Architecture (LiA) is dedicated to fostering a more diverse and inclusive architecture community. Our mission is to provide resources, support, and opportunities for Latinx architects, designers, and allies. To promote cultural awareness and sensitivity within the broader architectural profession. Through networking events, mentorship programs, and professional development initiatives, LiA strives to create a … 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
Advocacy Roundtable: Two-way Streets Presented by the Mobility Advocacy Tactical Committee. Adam Greenfield with Safe Streets Austin will share the current evidence-based principles of street design and how it relates to current planning efforts underway in Austin. $5 AIA Members, $20 non-Members Register Here Each month, the AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable brings together professionals … Continued
All are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here! HYBRID; 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM The AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design, planning, and public … 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! Join us on Feb. 25 for a conversation between Sue Ann Kahn and Kevin Alter. Kahn is the daughter of Louis I. Kahn, advocating for the preservation and restoration of her … Continued
Join us for a special evening in the Garden as the UMLAUF further highlights the installations of Design Shine 2025 with presentations and discussions from the four winning architect/designer teams! Created to showcase emerging talent in the fields of architecture and design, Design Shine 2025 resulted in four extraordinary installations from four local teams. Situated … Continued
