AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable: Housing and Affordability Monday, April 28th, 2025 - 12-1:30PM Join AIA Austin's Housing Advocacy leaders for a roundtable discussion on the Site Plan Lite Phase 2 & Infill Plats ordinance, which was passed by City Council on March 6th, 2025. The event will include an overview of the approved ordinance, as … Continued
Join us for a project tour and happy hour of Cosmic Saltillo in collaboration with Austin’s BS* and Beer group. George Wilcox will build off his presentation from last year’s BEC symposium explaining some of the innovative solutions to transform an old Texaco warehouse into Cosmic Saltillo Coffee + Beer Garden. The tour will cover … Continued
Architecture Firm Principals: Protect Your Practice! Start your morning with breakfast, connection, and a crucial conversation with AIA Austin leaders and your peers. Learn how to recognize and prevent bank fraud — and safeguard your firm’s future. This event is open to Architecture Firm Principals only please. Register HERE Sponsored by Rogers-O'Brien Construction, Frost Bank, … Continued
Join Us for AIA Austin WiA's Book Club! AIA Austin WiA second read will be The Architecture of Happiness a thought-provoking book by Alain de Botton that examines how our surroundings influence our emotions and well-being. De Botton delves into the philosophy of architecture, illustrating how design shapes our experiences and aspirations. Book club led by Leslie Jordan … 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 juggling act is one every mom knows all too well. Join us for an honest conversation about balance and how we manage. Featuring Christine Sheng, Assoc AIA; Maggie Wylie, AIA; and Nhasala Manandhar. Moderated by Chin Chin Yao. Zoom meeting - register to receive link in an email. Moderator Chin Chin Yao, AIA Bio … Continued
Join us for an informal meeting at Cosmic Saltillo! Get to know your committee members and get an update on our summer plans over a cup of coffee. Saturday, May 3rd from 1IAM-12PM at Cosmic Saltillo
AIA Austin study groups meet at the AIA Austin building on Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. No RSVP needed, all are welcome. ARE Materials Available for Check-Out Click Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your … Continued
The BEC: Austin meeting in May will take place on May 28th at noon. Please click the link below for further information. 2024 Wildland Urban Interface Code Updates with City of Austin May 28th 12:00-1:00p This is a joint event with AIA Advocacy Resiliency. City of Austin Fire Department will be presenting on the code … Continued
Join us for a tour of the recently renovated Hogg Memorial Auditorium at the University of Texas at Austin led by McKinney York Architects, Jacobs Engineering, and SpawGlass. Originally opened in 1933, the updated venue preserves its Art Deco character while improving accessibility, acoustics, and building systems. The project earned LEED Platinum certification in 2023 … Continued
AIA Austin study groups meet at the AIA Austin building on Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. No RSVP needed, all are welcome. ARE Materials Available for Check-Out Click Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your … Continued
Join Us for AIA Austin WiA's Book Club! AIA Austin WiA second read will be The Architecture of Happiness a thought-provoking book by Alain de Botton that examines how our surroundings influence our emotions and well-being. De Botton delves into the philosophy of architecture, illustrating how design shapes our experiences and aspirations. Book club led by Leslie Jordan … Continued
Need help with permitting? Don't just google it for 6 hours... come to our meeting instead! We're hosting an open discussion with Linda Sullivan of CleanTag Permits, who has great experience in permitting and land use consulting. Following a brief introduction to CleanTag Permits, Linda will answer your questions to help streamline your permitting processes! … 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 >>> 2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA 2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith, AIA AIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
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
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
Hi Friends, we are gathering at a different location this month, Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches - 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723. We'll have a call for volunteers for subcommittee positions, highlight events that happened in the last month, and talk about future events. While our committee meetings can be planning heavy, they are … Continued
AIA Austin study groups meet at the AIA Austin building on Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. No RSVP needed, all are welcome. ARE Materials Available for Check-Out Click Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your … Continued
At Momento, we are celebrating more than just connection. We are celebrating identity, culture, and the stories that bring us together. A gathering rooted in reflection, connection, and collective pride. It offers a space for our community to pause, celebrate how tar we have come, and reconnect with the purpose that drives us forward as … Continued
Springdale Green Site and Building Tour Located on the site of a former brownfield, the reimagined Springdale Green campus represents a new kind of office campus designed to attract the creative workforce with extensive outdoor amenities, newly restored landscape, and a focus on sustainability and wellness. Nestled among a restored preserve, the project reverses years … Continued
Join us for breakfast and conversations with TxA President-Elect Krystyn Haecker, AIA as she shares her vision for the future. Krystyn Haecker, AIA Krystyn Haecker, AIA, LEED AP BD+C is a Partner at Mirador Group, where she leads Urban Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Commercial projects. She also serves as the firm’s Integrator, overseeing Recruitment and Professional … Continued
AIA Austin study groups meet at the AIA Austin building on Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. No RSVP needed, all are welcome. ARE Materials Available for Check-Out Click Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your … Continued
Join us for a discussion of the P3 (public-private partnership) urban design project near the UT campus that transformed a 100-year-old church site into a 29-story student housing tower. The ground lease revenue from this P3 enabled St. Austin Catholic Church & School to also build a new school and ministry center. Brian Roeder from … Continued
BEC: Austin + AIA Austin Resiliency Advocacy Present: 2024 City of Austin Wildland-Urban Interface Code Update (Day 1 of a two-part series) with Beth Culver, AIA, CBO, PMP, is the lead Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Plans Examiner for the Austin Fire Department Lunch sponsored by TimberTown This course provides an in-depth overview of the Wildland-Urban Interface … Continued
BEC: Austin + AIA Austin Resiliency Advocacy Present+ AIA Austin COTE Present: Lessons in Wildfire Resilience (Day 2 of a two-part series) with Dr. Dev Niyogi (University of Texas); Mackenzie Roach, Fire Protection Engineer at Arup; and Anthony Dente, CEO of Verdant Structural Engineers This interdisciplinary roundtable will feature three experts sharing perspectives on wildfire … Continued
AIA Austin WiA Present: Site Tour // Let's Walk and Roll: An Urban Accessibility Audit // Contour Collective CEU Credits 1.5 LU/HSW, ADA NO PPE Required But do bring comfortable shoes and a hat or an umbrella since we will be outside. Urban Accessibility Audit Summary This tour will include review of existing conditions of … Continued