Caring for our Community: Understanding Immigration Enforcement at the Construction Site The JEDI committee invites you to join us for a presentation by immigration law expert Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch to discuss what to expect and what to do if immigration enforcement visits one of your job sites. How can we best prepare our teams, contractors and … Continued
How do you prepare for a successful architectural photo shoot that supports a strong design award submission? Join architectural photographer Casey Dunn along with Design Award-winning designers Philip Keil, AIA, Principal with Furman + Keil Architects, and Tim Whitehill, Assoc. AIA, Principal at Alterstudio Architects, for a practical workshop on collaborating effectively with photographers to … Continued
Join BEC: Austin for their monthly meeting featuring a presentation and lunch. REGISTER NOW Prefabricated Exterior Wall Assemblies: Herding Cats in Hard Hats Prefabrication of exterior wall assemblies has been explored since the 1920s and 1930s, so the concept of their use is nothing new to the built environment. However, consideration of the effects on … Continued
ARE 5.0 Study Group Are you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays … 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.
The Austin Public Library is turning 100 — and we want the community’s help to imagine how we celebrate it. Join Austin Public Library and Design Austin for a hands-on Community Workshop to brainstorm ideas for a centennial art installation that will honor the first hundred years of memories of Austin Public Library and inspire … 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
What: Commercial Architecture x Emerging Professionals: UT Football Training Complex Site Tour Date: Friday, March 6th Time: 3PM-4PM Description: Join the AIA Emerging Professionals and Commercial Architecture Committees, for an exclusive tour of UT’s new Football Training Complex. A premier environment for performance and development, The Texas Football Training Complex features a 97,000-square-foot indoor practice facility, elevated natural … Continued
Grab your sketchbook and come hang with us Waterloo Park on Saturday March 7th! 🎨 We’ll meet up at the Great Lawn at 10am. Then some of us will stay put and draw while others explore the park to find sketching inspiration. At 10:50 we’ll circle back to the Great Lawn, share what we sketched, … 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
This month, we'll meet at Indeed Tower, 200 W. 6th Street, Conference Level Boardroom. 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 … Continued
ARE 5.0 Study Group Are you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays … 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 … 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
We're going to SXSW! We've partnered with Austin Home Magazine and other design leaders for a first-of-its-kind summit of design talks, connections, and a taste of Austin’s design best. We’ll hear from some of the brightest minds in the industry, and cap the day with an exclusive issue release party of Austin Home Magazine’s Spring Issue. Capacity is … Continued
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
ARE 5.0 Study Group Are you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays … 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
Start your morning with breakfast, connection, and a crucial conversation with AIA Austin leaders and your peers. This event is open to Architecture Firm Principals only please, registration required. Ticket link coming soon. Interested in sponsoring the awards event? Contact Ingrid Spencer or Erika Wendel.
Each month, the AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable brings together professionals to discuss strategies individual professionals, practices, and AIA Austin can take to proactively advocate for issues important to our members and the larger community.
We will be meeting tonight to discuss upcoming events. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
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
ARE 5.0 Study Group Are you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays … Continued
Save the date for a mixer with the Allied Member Roundtable and Emerging Professionals. More details to come!
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 registration. We also foster a strong network of multidisciplinary members and non-members and promote the value of architecture through its impact in the community. Connect with us! … Continued
Join us in an evening of inspiration and celebration. Dinner will include honoring this year's Donna D Carter Scholar Program recipients & a panel discussion.
Design Austin is excited to partner with the University of Texas School of Architecture (UTSOA). Join us for selections from their impeccable speaker series! We have reserved seats in the front of the auditorium for our guests, just RSVP. This presentation will explore the early work of the Mexican architect Luis Barragán, his contact with … Continued
Join BEC: Austin for their monthly meeting featuring a presentation and lunch. BEC: Austin is an interdisciplinary organization that promotes the exchange of information on building enclosures and related science specific to the climate of Central Texas. Interdisciplinary: architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, consultants, facility managers, code officials, educators, manufacturers, and those with a stake in … 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
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
Grab your sketchbook and come hang with us at our monthly Sketch Club! We rotate locations every month, check back for details. We'll gather at our meeting point at 10am, then wander off at 10:10 to find our favorite spots to draw. At 10:45 we’ll circle back to share what we sketched, and catch up over … Continued
