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SUMMARY:Principals Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Firm Principals: Protect Your Practice!\n\nStart 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.\n\nThis event is open to Architecture Firm Principals only please. Register HERE\n\nSponsored by Rogers-O’Brien Construction\, Frost Bank\, and Existing Conditions.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/principals-breakfast/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club 02 //  The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nAIA 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 & Christina Alley. \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \n•    Our first session will kick off on Thursday\, April 17 at 10am\, and continue biweekly. \n📖 April 17 – Chapters 1 & 2 \n📖 May 1 – Chapter 3 & 4 (Nominate the next book!) \n📖 May 15 – Chapter 5 & 6 (Pick the next leader/book!) Summer break and will resume the book club in August \n\n🔗Interested? Fill out our Google form to join and receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-02-the-architecture-of-happiness-by-alain-de-botton/2025-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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LOCATION:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-02-the-architecture-of-happiness-by-alain-de-botton/2025-05-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
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SUMMARY:CRAN Tour
DESCRIPTION:CRAN Tours sell out within 24 hours\, usually to first-round recipients of the CRAN Email List. JOIN HERE>>\n\n\nTicketholders will receive address information upon successful ticket registration.\nAIA Austin cannot reveal the address of homes on the tours\, or sell tickets outside of the email release.\nTickets are FCFS and non-refundable.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cran-tour-4/2025-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Custom Residential Architects Network Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T162610Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Motherhood Panel // The Juggling Act
DESCRIPTION:The juggling act is one every mom knows all too well. Join us for an honest conversation about balance and how we manage. \nFeaturing Christine Sheng\, Assoc AIA; Maggie Wylie\, AIA; and Nhasala Manandhar. Moderated by Chin Chin Yao. \nZoom meeting – register to receive link in an email. \nModerator\nChin Chin Yao\, AIA\n\n\n\nBio coming soon \nPanelists\nChristine Sheng\, Assoc AIA\n\nChristine Sheng is a proud mom to two children. She brings her architecture and construction expertise to her role as Client Director at RO\, where she serves the Austin and San Antonio regions. Known for her strategic approach to logistics\, pricing\, and team collaboration\, Christine is passionate about delivering successful\, client-centered projects. Outside of her professional accomplishments\, Christine is deeply committed to mentorship through her work with the ACE Mentor Program of Austin\, where she currently serves on the advisory board after years as Co-Founder and Chairwoman. Christine’s journey into motherhood has been one of resilience and transformation.. She continues to advocate for open conversations about motherhood and career\, believing both can coexist with strength and intention. \nNhasala Manandhar\, PLA\, ASLA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio coming soon \nMaggie Wylie\, AIA\n\n\n\nBio coming soon \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-motherhood-panel-the-juggling-act/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250429T140142Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Committee Morning Mingle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSaturday\, May 3rd from 1IAM-12PM at Cosmic Saltillo
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/emerging-professionals-committee-14/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250506T183852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T183902Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick 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 requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-3/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250423T180205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T180752Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed - BEC: Austin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BEC: Austin meeting in May will take place on May 28th at noon. Please click the link below for further information. \n2024 Wildland Urban Interface Code Updates with City of Austin\nMay 28th 12:00-1:00p\n\nThis is a joint event with AIA Advocacy Resiliency. City of Austin Fire Department will be presenting on the code updates for the 2024 Wildland Urban Interface. Topics will include updated code language\, regulations\, WUI boundary\, plan review\, and enforcement. \n\nBEC: Austin is an interdisciplinary organization that promotes the exchange of information on building enclosures and related science specific to the climate of Central Texas. \nInterdisciplinary: architects\, engineers\, contractors\, building owners\, consultants\, facility managers\, code officials\, educators\, manufacturers\, and those with a stake in building enclosure performance \nExchange of information: discussion\, training\, education\, outreach\, and awareness \nBuilding enclosures and related science: energy-efficiency\, moisture control\, indoor air quality\, longevity\, and durability \nBEC: Austin typically meets the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm. To receive reminders\, please sign up for the BEC mailing list here.\n2025 BEC: Austin Committee\nChair:Josh Leger\, AIA\nChair Elect: Michael Salinas\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/1386-5/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:BEC: Austin Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250402T212825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T164824Z
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SUMMARY:COTE: Hogg Memorial Auditorium Tour 
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe project earned LEED Platinum certification in 2023 and an Austin Green Award and a Preservation Austin Award in 2024. Project team members will guide us through the revitalized spaces—including envelope improvements\, lobby transformation\, auditorium restoration\, and excavated mechanical basement expansion. The hour long tour will be followed by happy hour at Crown & Anchor. \n$10. Spaces are limited and registration is required. 1 LU/HSW. Address and parking information will be included in the registration confirmation email. All sales final. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cote-hogg-memorial-auditorium-tour/
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250506T182900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T183118Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick 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 requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-2/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250110T195544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160707Z
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 of respected design professionals are invited by the AIA Austin Design Awards committee to make up the panel of jurors. Valuing a variety of perspectives\, the jury is selected to reflect a cross section of design experience\, backgrounds\, and identity markers. \nSEE THE GUIDELINES>>\nSUBMIT HERE>>\nCOMMON APP INFO RECORDING>> \nMEET THE 2025 DESIGN AWARDS JURORS>> \n\n2025 JURY CONVERSATIONS\nApril 17\, 2025 | 6:00-7:30pm | Rivian | 208 South Congress \nPart of the AIA Austin 2025 Design Awards program\, Jury Conversations is a live presentation with our Design Awards jurors\, moderated by Larry Speck\, FAIA. In addition\, a silent art auction will be held in collaboration with AIAS from the UT School of Architecture. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. RSVP HERE>> \n\nJURY PROCESS: The jury is invited to Austin for a weekend of in-person deliberation and interaction with the local design community through our Jury Conversations event\, where they discuss their design philosophies and project experience. Compelling submissions are commended for their architectural design\, technical ability\, environmental response\, and/or social impact. Innovation is recognized at multiple scales\, from urban strategies to detail resolution. The program highlights the importance of sustainable design—recognizing the power of design to contribute solutions that address the most significant needs of our time. \nRecipients are revealed live at our annual Awards Celebration. Winning work spans a diverse spectrum of project sizes\, types\, locations\, and clients. The recipients of any award reflect the opinions of the guest jury evaluating the submissions. \nThe Design Awards committee encourages a diverse makeup of members. If you are interested in joining the committee\, please reach out to ingrid@aiaaustin.org. \n  \nTickets on sale soon! Save the Date!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-awards-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Austin PBS Media Center\, 6101 Highland Campus Drive\, Building 3000\, Texas\, 78752
CATEGORIES:Design Awards Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250328T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T191306Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club 02 //  The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nAIA 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 & Christina Alley. \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \n•    Our first session will kick off on Thursday\, April 17 at 10am\, and continue biweekly. \n📖 April 17 – Chapters 1 & 2 \n📖 May 1 – Chapter 3 & 4 (Nominate the next book!) \n📖 May 15 – Chapter 5 & 6 (Pick the next leader/book!) Summer break and will resume the book club in August \n\n🔗Interested? Fill out our Google form to join and receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-02-the-architecture-of-happiness-by-alain-de-botton/2025-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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LOCATION:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-02-the-architecture-of-happiness-by-alain-de-botton/2025-05-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250501T170819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T172721Z
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Roundtable Help with Permitting
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNo CE this month\, but we’re offering an invaluable resource for all of your permitting nightmares.\nLunch provided with RSVP
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/small-firms-roundtable-meeting-21/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Small Firms Roundtable Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250106T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203758Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Architecture Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLearn more about WiA >>> \n2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves\, Assoc. AIA\n2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-9/2025-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20241112T151858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T222133Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture: K-12 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom meeting info will be sent to the email list. Sign up below. \nThe 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 any level! Please join us during our regular monthly meetings\, typically on the third Friday of every month at 10:30. Connect with Architecture K-12: Join the our email list. (Click Committee News – Architecture K-12 to join.)
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/architecture-k-12-meeting-3-3-2-2-2/2025-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Architecture: K-12 Committee,Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250107T222322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T184441Z
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SUMMARY:DesignVoice Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 welcome – bring them forward! Sign up for our mailing list here to receive meeting reminders and committee updates! \n2025 Chair: Nyssa Sherazee\n2025 Chair-Elect:  Victoria Shrader \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/designvoice-meeting-4-2/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,DesignVoice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250506T182900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T183118Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick 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 requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-2/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250515T175846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T204753Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hi Friends\, we are gathering at a different location this month\, Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches – 3220 Manor Rd\, Austin\, TX 78723. \nWe’ll have a call for volunteers for subcommittee positions\, highlight events that happened in the last month\, and talk about future events. \nWhile our committee meetings can be planning heavy\, they are also for connecting with and supporting each other as queer professionals\, commiserating over a tough legislative session\, and finding ways we can extend our hands to the queer community beyond the architecture profession. Intersectional activism is the only way forward – we are stronger together and all of our individual stories are linked. \nThis week has been tough for queer Texans as HB229 and HB779 passed out of the house.\nHug your friends\, check-in on each other\, and please reach out to your representatives to tell them how you feel about the plethora of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills filed this legislative session. Refer to Equality Texas’ anti-LGBTQIA+ Bill Tracker for more information. We’re in this together  \n\n\nMay Aeeting Agenda:\n\n6:00 pm – grab a drink and check in with someone about their mental health\n6:15 pm – committee content\n\n\nsubcommittee roles\n\n\nevent recap – QTOPIA 3.0 and HCRA\n\n\nfuture events:  NOMA Collab event with Dr.Johnson\, QTOPIA 4 kids\, potential design charette\n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – official meeting adjourned\, hug your friends before you go\, and head over to LegiSLAYtion and Liberation \n\n\nView full agenda here: May Agenda 2025
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/lgbtqia-alliance-meeting-10-3/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250506T144304Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin WiA Present: Breakfast with the TxA President-Elect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for breakfast and conversations with TxA President-Elect Krystyn Haecker\, AIA as she shares her vision for the future. \n\nKrystyn Haecker\, AIA\nKrystyn 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 Development. Active in the profession\, Krystyn is the 2025 President-Elect for the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) and has held key roles\, including Vice President of Professional Development and Conference Committee Co-Chair. She was instrumental in founding Women in Architecture (WiA) Houston\, serving as its 2018 Chair\, during which the group earned the TxA Mentorship Award. A licensed architect in Texas\, Krystyn holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. In 2024\, she was honored as a Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business award recipient.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-wia-present-breakfast-with-the-txa-president-elect/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
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SUMMARY:Commercial Architecture: Springdale Green Tour
DESCRIPTION:Springdale Green Site and Building Tour\nLocated 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 of ecological damage by transforming the industrial site into a verdant oasis. \nThe campus features two six-story office buildings that offer an entirely modern way of working with multiple outdoor areas\, conference space with a dedicated outdoor patio\, as well as a dedicated fitness and wellness center. \n\nDate: Thursday 5/22\, 12pm-2pm\nSpace is limited and registration is required\nFormat:\n\n30-45 min. luncheon with presentation from Gensler & DWG\n1 hour tour of buildings and boardwalk area\n\n\n\n1 LU/HSW. $10. SOLD OUT \nThank you to our lunch sponsors: Studio dwg.\, Gensler\, and Level 10 Construction! \n  \nAbout AIA Austin Commercial Architecture\nThe AIA Austin Commercial Architecture Committee is committed to celebrate and expand awareness of commercial architecture and its role in shaping Austin’s identity\, economy\, and urban landscape. We typically meet on the third Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/commercial-architecture-mtg-4/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T200000
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture & Emerging Professionals: Momento
DESCRIPTION: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 architects\, designers\, and builders of the future. More than a networking event\, Momento invites us to step back from the pace of our everyday lives to recognize the strength we build through community\, resilience\, and shared experiences. It is an opportunity to reflect\, recharge\, and be inspired by the collective energy of Latinx professionals shaping the built environment. Celebrate resilience\, connection\, and leadership with AIA Austin Latinos in Architecture\, in collaboration with Emerging Professionals. \nAs part of attending\, we ask that each guest bring a meaningful prepared dish that reflects who you are\, your traditions\, or simply something you love. All beverages and logistical items will be provided by the LiA Committee. \nEach guest must RSVP individually to be admitted. There will be a guest list at the door. This event has limited capacity! If you are no longer able to attend we kindly ask that you contact us to release your registration to those waiting. \nThank you for helping us create a table that truly reflects the heart of our community. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-emerging-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin office is closed for Memorial Day. We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday for regular business hours.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-office-closed-8/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081707
CREATED:20250506T182900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T183118Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick 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 requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-2/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081708
CREATED:20250519T212925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T213319Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design presents ATX Public Realm: St. Austin
DESCRIPTION: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 Page/ and Christopher Kennedy from St. Austin Catholic Church & School will present this recently completed project. \n\nAll are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings. Information provided in our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here! \n\nHYBRID; 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM \nThe AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design\, planning\, and public policy in the built environment. The Urban Design Committee\, in concert with allied community and professional groups\, promotes programs that teach and inform professionals and the public about the design and development of quality urban spaces and environments. \n2024 Chair: Jim Adams\, AIA\n2024 Chair-Elect: Susan Daniels\, AIA
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/urban-design-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Steinberg Hart\, 805 Brazos Street\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081708
CREATED:20250423T180716Z
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SUMMARY:2024 City of Austin Wildland-Urban Interface Code Update
DESCRIPTION:BEC: Austin + AIA Austin Resiliency Advocacy Present:\n2024 City of Austin Wildland-Urban Interface Code Update\n(Day 1 of a two-part series)\nwith Beth Culver\, AIA\, CBO\, PMP\, is the lead Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Plans Examiner for the Austin Fire Department\nLunch sponsored by TimberTown \nThis course provides an in-depth overview of the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) and the necessity of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC) to protect communities at risk from wildfires. Participants will examine the recent history of wildfires in Texas and explore how local environmental conditions and past wildfire events influenced the adoption of the WUIC in Austin. The course reviews the 2024 WUIC requirements\, highlighting key updates from the 2015 version and the rationale behind these changes. Attendees will also learn about the specific code requirements for new construction\, additions\, and remodels in Austin\, equipping them with the knowledge needed to ensure compliance and enhance public safety in wildfire-prone areas. \n  \nLearning Objective 1:\nDefine the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) and explain the necessity of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC) to protect public health\, safety\, and welfare in at-risk communities.Learning Objective 2:\nAnalyze the recent history of wildfires in Texas and evaluate how wildfire events and local environmental conditions influenced the adoption of the WUIC in Austin.Learning Objective 3:\nReview the City of Austin 2024 WUIC requirements\, understanding significant changes from the 2015 WUIC and the reasons for these updates to better address evolving wildfire risks. \nLearning Objective 4:\nApply the current WUIC standards to new construction\, additions\, and remodels in Austin\, ensuring compliance with health\, safety\, and welfare objectives. \n\n\n1 LU/HSW\n\nPresenter:\n\nBeth Culver\, AIA\, CBO\, PMP\, is the lead Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Plans Examiner for the Austin Fire Department. With over 15 years of architectural experience\, she also previously served as Building Official and Assistant Director in the City of Austin’s Development Services Department. In her current role\, Beth oversees WUI code review and implementation\, including development of local amendments to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. She is a registered architect in Texas and Colorado\, a Certified Building Official\, Project Management Professional\, and member of several professional organizations\, including the American Institute of Architects and the Texas Fire Protection Association.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/2024-wildland-urban-interface-code-updates-with-city-of-austin/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,BEC: Austin Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="BEC%3A Austin":MAILTO:julia@aiaaustin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081708
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Wildfire Resilience
DESCRIPTION:BEC: Austin + AIA Austin Resiliency Advocacy Present+ AIA Austin COTE Present:\nLessons in Wildfire Resilience (Day 2 of a two-part series)\nwith Dr. Dev Niyogi (University of Texas); Mackenzie Roach\, Fire Protection Engineer at Arup; and Anthony Dente\, CEO of Verdant Structural Engineers \nThis interdisciplinary roundtable will feature three experts sharing perspectives on wildfire resilience. Dr. Dev Niyogi (University of Texas) will present work from the UTCity Climate Colab\, highlighting how qualitative community input and quantitative meteorological data are used to support Austin Fire in assessing wildfire risk and planning mitigation strategies. Mackenzie Roach\, Fire Protection Engineer at Arup\, will discuss the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide\, developed with the U.S. Green Building Council\, and outline key design decisions for rebuilding fire-affected neighborhoods with resilience and safety. Anthony Dente\, CEO of Verdant Structural Engineers\, will share findings from ASTM E119 fire testing on earthen and biobased materials\, exploring how fire performance\, carbon impact\, and health considerations intersect in material choices. Together\, these speakers will provide practical insights and research-driven strategies for building safer\, more sustainable communities in wildfire-prone regions. \nLearning Objective 1:\nAnalyze integrated strategies that combine community input and meteorological data to enhance public safety and inform wildfire risk mitigation in the built environment. (HSW: Health\, Life Safety) \nLearning Objective 2:\nEvaluate design and construction practices that improve wildfire resilience\, reduce environmental impact\, and support the long-term sustainability of affected communities. (HSW: Environmental and Site Considerations) \nLearning Objective 3:\nCompare fire-resistant building materials and systems—including biobased and earthen options—based on their performance in fire events\, carbon footprint\, and occupant health impact. (HSW: Building Materials and Systems) \nLearning Objective 4:\nApply best practices in site planning\, building envelope design\, and systems integration to create safe\, durable\, and sustainable structures in wildfire-prone areas. (HSW: Technical Design and Construction) \n1.5 LU/HSW \nPresenters: \n \nDr. Dev Niyogi \nProfessor and William Stamps Farish Chair\, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences\, Jackson School of Geosciences\, and Department of Civil\, Architectural and Environmental Engineering\, Cockrell School of Engineering\, \nAffiliate Faculty: Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences\, and UT Center for Space Research\, The University of Texas at Austin \nDev Niyogi’s research seeks to significantly contribute to our understanding of the Earth system\, particularly the urban and agricultural landscapes\, and the dynamic role of coupled land surface processes on weather and regional meteorological extremes. An important ongoing and emerging focus of his research is to translate the scientific work undertaken into decision tools and portals with a particular focus on hydroclimatology and sustainable climate-ready/resilient cities using stakeholder partnerships\,  AI/ML approaches and development of Digital Twins. \n \nMackenzie Roach\, PE \nSenior Fire Protection Engineer\, ARUP \nMackenzie Roach\, PE is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in Arup’s Los Angeles office with more than 13 years of experience. Mackenzie has been involved in several projects assessing wildfire risk to properties or impact to specified assets. Mackenzie has worked with State Agencies to assess their organizational structure and operations in wildfire mitigation resulting in developing recommendations in partnership with members of the State Agencies. In partnership between USGBC California and Arup\, Mackenzie is a co-author in the April 2025 publication of California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide. Additional project work in the built environment has included smoke control modeling and analysis\, fire and life safety reports and drawings\, fire protection system design and interdisciplinary coordination in environments with large\, complex atrium spaces\, high-rise buildings\, mass timber buildings\, airport and transportation facilities\, multi-family residential\, hotels\, casinos\, healthcare\, museums\, and cultural spaces. \n \nAnthony Dente\, PE\, LEED AP \nCEO at Verdant Engineers \nAnthony Dente\, PE\, LEED AP\, is a licensed engineer across the US\, CEO at both Verdant Structural Engineers (VSE) and Verdant Building Products (VBP) and is the vice president of the Cob Research Institute (CRI). With VBP\, he is leading the deployment of their carbon-storing\, straw insulated\, wall panels\, developed under the EPA SBIR grant program. VSE assists with permit acquisition as well as product\, research\, and code development for low carbon structural solutions. He was the lead engineer for the Cob (Monolithic Adobe) Construction Appendix in the International Residential Code\, as well as the Hemp-Lime (Hempcrete) Appendix\, both the first of their kind in the US. Anthony is the chair of the structural sub-committee of the TMS Earthen Modular Masonry Standard Committee developing the much-needed contemporary adobe and CEB building code. Anthony recently authored Essential Cob Construction\, A Guide to Design\, Engineering\, and Building with New Society Publishers.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/bec-austin-advocacy-resiliency-cote-lessons-in-wildfire-resilience/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:BEC: Austin Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="BEC%3A Austin":MAILTO:julia@aiaaustin.org
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SUMMARY:WiA Site Tour // Let's Walk and Roll: An Urban Accessibility Audit
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA Present: Site Tour // Let’s Walk and Roll: An Urban Accessibility Audit // Contour Collective\nCEU Credits 1.5 LU/HSW\, ADA \nNO PPE Required\n\nBut do bring comfortable shoes and a hat or an umbrella since we will be outside.\n\nUrban Accessibility Audit Summary\nThis tour will include review of existing conditions of the AIA building and surrounding buildings for ADA and TAS compliance. The tour is led by two accessibility specialists who will point out areas of non-compliance and also areas with compliant features. We will discuss how some of these errors could be avoided or remedied. The tour will include a route around the neighborhood including along several businesses on Lamar and return to the AIA building. The tour will showcase various elements that architects design every day and present real-world examples of what to do (and often not to do) when designing accessible and inclusive spaces for all. \nThe tour will end with a happy hour at the AIA Austin Center where the RAS’s will be available for any Q & A! Light bites and wine/beer will be available. \nAccessible Elements of Note:\nParking\nAccessible Routes\nDoors\nRestrooms\nDining Surfaces\nRestaurants and more \n\nWiA Site Tour Sub-Committee Chair\n\nMichelle Weinfield\, PE\, AIA\nMichelle is an Architect and Project Manager at the Planning Design and Construction for the University of Texas in Austin and thrilled to be the  WiA’s Site Tour sub-committee Chair. A native Texan and long term Austin resident\, she is active in AIA Austin and other local organizations whose mission is to improve the built or natural environment. She is on the hunt for fantastic new projects designed or built by women to schedule a tour. Please reach out with any leads. \nPresenters\n\n\n\nElaine Andersen\, RAS\, ADAC\, APAC-BE // Co-Founder\, Contour Collective\nElaine Andersen holds three national accessibility certifications and brings deep expertise in all things Accessibility including ADA\, TAS\, FHA\, ANSI and more. As co-founder of Contour Collective\, Elaine brings 25 years experience in the built environment\, with the last 15 dedicated to accessibility. With a background in architecture\, she’s consulted on over 1\,000 projects across more than a dozen states—helping teams translate complex regulations into actionable design solutions. Elaine is also a U.S. Navy veteran\, known for her precision\, collaborative spirit\, and unwavering belief that accessibility is fundamental to good design.\n\n\n\n\nAndrea LaCour\, RAS\, ADAC\, APAC-BE // Co-Founder\, Contour Collective\nAndrea LaCour is an award-winning accessibility consultant and co-founder of Contour Collective\, where she works at the intersection of design and inclusion. She has consulted on more than 1\,000 projects across the nation\, always with the goal of making spaces not just compliant\, but truly welcoming. Andrea holds three national accessibility certifications and was honored with the 2024 Austin Under 40 Award for her leadership in the field. Her work champions Universal Design and helps project teams see accessibility as an opportunity—not just a checklist.\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-site-tour-lets-walk-and-roll-an-urban-accessibility-audit/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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