AIA Austin WiA presents the 2026 Motherhood Panel, “Overcoming Taboos”, a virtual discussion addressing often unspoken challenges of motherhood in architecture and related fields. From family planning to building empty nest identities, the conversation will explore how to advocate for oneself in order to find support juggling professional expectations with caregiving responsibilities. Participants are invited … 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. This … Continued
AEGB Update Working Sessions Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) is in the process of updating the Single Family and Multi-family Rating Systems. Public Comment is open until June 1st. In addition to encouraging individual input, the AIA Austin Advocacy Commission will host two working sessions (May 13 & May 20) to discuss the changes and … 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 AIA Austin Design Awards program recognizes outstanding architectural projects completed by AIA Austin members. Winning work spans a diverse spectrum of project sizes, types, locations, and clients. Each year, the AIA Austin Design Awards Committee issues a call for entries to recognize the very best of Austin architecture, completed by AIA Austin members. A group … 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
Learn more about Dv3x2 at our online info session! DV3x2 is a free one-week summer program from June 2-5 for high school students that lets students explore AEC careers with short, hands-on visits to multiple architecture, engineering, construction (and beyond) firms. Students can see firsthand what goes on in design studios, visit construction sites, learn … Continued
AEGB Update Working Sessions Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) is in the process of updating the Single Family and Multi-family Rating Systems. Public Comment is open until June 1st. In addition to encouraging individual input, the AIA Austin Advocacy Commission will host two working sessions to discuss the changes and brainstorm recommendations. Visit these SpeakUp … 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. MAY AGENDA OVERVIEW AEGB We will contribute to the AEGB input generation from AIA, as those inputs are … Continued
Running a creative practice means balancing ambitious design work with the realities of leadership, staffing, operations, and growth. Join creative business advisor and former BIG COO Everett Hollander for a … Continued
Join us for a gathering rooted in reflection, connection, and collective pride. Bring a meaningful prepared dish that reflects who you are, your traditions, or simply something you love. Drinks … Continued
