AIA Austin – Office Closed
The AIA Austin office is closed for Labor Day. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday for regular business hours.
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Canceled – BEC: Austin Committee Meeting
Canceled – BEC: Austin Committee Meeting
The BEC meeting for September will be replaced by the BEC: Austin + Emerging Professionals Detailing Workshop. Please join us for this special meeting! Learn More 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 … Continued
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BEC Austin + Emerging Professionals Detailing Workshop
BEC Austin + Emerging Professionals Detailing Workshop
Join us for a Detailing Workshop in collaboration with Emerging Professionals. Past Chair Keith Simon will give a brief presentation on Detailing 101 before we break into groups led by architects and engineers. Bring your own detail or choose from some standard "blocked-out" details. We will have both residential and commercial expertise! Refreshments provided. Registration … Continued
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CRAN Tour
CRAN Tour
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.
$20
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AIA Austin WiA and LGBTQIA+Alliance Present: Happy Hour // Coaster Design Competition
AIA Austin WiA and LGBTQIA+Alliance Present: Happy Hour // Coaster Design Competition
September 4th from 5:30pm-7:30pm Register for the Happy Hour here! WiA and the LGBTQIA+ Alliance are hosting a joint happy hour and maker-event at Andalusia Designs, a specialty parametric ceiling and wall manufacturer based in … Continued
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COTE Monthly Meeting
COTE Monthly Meeting
Let’s get together at AIA Austin for an informal discussion and catch up. Bring a topic of your choice and a few questions that you have to promote a great discussion! Snacks and beverages will be provided. No RSVP needed. About COTE Committee on the Environment (COTE) The committee reflects the profession's commitment to provide … Continued
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ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
ARE 5.0 Study Group & Mentorship Program The AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee is excited to launch a new mentorship program along with NOMA to support emerging professionals as they prepare for the ARE exams. This program pairs candidates with experienced mentors who can offer guidance, encouragement, and resources throughout the exam process. Whether you’re … Continued
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WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! AIA Austin WiA third and last read of this year will be Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard is a compelling exploration into how the spaces we inhabit—our homes, workplaces, cities, and nature—shape our emotions, thoughts, and bodily responses. Drawing from neuroscience and … Continued
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DesignVoice Meeting
DesignVoice Meeting
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
LGBTQIA+ Alliance Meeting
LGBTQIA+ Alliance Meeting
Hi Friends, we are gathering at a different location this month, Central Machine Works, 4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702. We'll debrief about our August/September events, talk about upcoming events in October, and start the conversation about planning for 2026 (September meeting we'll talk about sponsors, October meeting we'll talk programming). Hope to … Continued
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WiA Resume & Portfolio Event
WiA Resume & Portfolio Event
Whether you’re just starting your career, or are a student or a seasoned professional, everyone needs a solid resume and portfolio. Join us for a workshop that covers the best ways to present yourself as a stellar candidate for work. Bespoke Careers will present on the “things to avoid” and “must haves”. We’ll also have … Continued
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Small Firms Roundtable Meeting
Small Firms Roundtable Meeting
AIA Austin Small Firms Roundtable Presents GOOD BETTER BEST: a Q&A panel on Technical Improvements From mistakes to best practices and beyond, we’ll hear from three industry pros with valuable specialized advice for architects & designers: Building envelope design with Scott Witt, AIA of Witt Architecture; Structural design with Chris Clifton, P.E. CPBD of Okkem … Continued
Latinos in Architecture Shaping Tomorrow
Latinos in Architecture Shaping Tomorrow
Engage with the future of our profession and witness the exciting endeavors that promise to inspire the built environment of tomorrow. Join us in this opportunity to be a part … Continued
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Women in Architecture Committee Meeting
Women in Architecture Committee Meeting
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
Architecture: K-12 Meeting
Architecture: K-12 Meeting
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
Commercial Architecture Mtg – Moved to Oct 1
Commercial Architecture Mtg – Moved to Oct 1
We won't hold our regularly scheduled meeting this month, but we hope to see you for our tour of the Cedar Park Library on Oct. 1st.
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Advocacy Happy Hour
Advocacy Happy Hour
Join the AIA Austin Advocacy team for a Happy Hour (and goodbye to the amazing Ashley Grzywa, who is moving away from our fair city) Let's meet at Batch at 5pm!
ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
ARE 5.0 Study Group & Mentorship Program The AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee is excited to launch a new mentorship program along with NOMA to support emerging professionals as they prepare for the ARE exams. This program pairs candidates with experienced mentors who can offer guidance, encouragement, and resources throughout the exam process. Whether you’re … Continued
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Urban Design Committee: Old Red River & More!
Urban Design Committee: Old Red River & More!
Old Red River Street & More! Urban design is all about shaping great public spaces for a better human experience. Sometimes this happens in the right-of-way and when you are lucky, you get to repurpose old streets into new outdoor places to enhance adjacent uses, create better connectivity, and provide a gathering place for people … Continued
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Emerging Professionals Committee
Emerging Professionals Committee
September Committee Meeting + Sketching Join us for our committee meeting! We'll be talking about our end of year plans like Design Shine, Registration Celebration, and another Firm Crawl! We will also spend some time sketching together. RSVP here
WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! AIA Austin WiA third and last read of this year will be Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard is a compelling exploration into how the spaces we inhabit—our homes, workplaces, cities, and nature—shape our emotions, thoughts, and bodily responses. Drawing from neuroscience and … Continued
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Design Austin | WaterWork 2025
Design Austin | WaterWork 2025
See the iconic façade of the historic Seaholm Intake Facility transform into a vibrant canvas of art, light, and motion. WaterWork is a unique, immersive art experience co-created by The Trail Conservancy and Design Austin, that celebrates the dynamic relationship between Austin’s urban landscape and its cherished natural environment. Using state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, the Seaholm Waterfront will come alive with captivating … Continued
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Design Austin | WaterWork 2025
Design Austin | WaterWork 2025
See the iconic façade of the historic Seaholm Intake Facility transform into a vibrant canvas of art, light, and motion. WaterWork is a unique, immersive art experience co-created by The Trail Conservancy and Design Austin, that celebrates the dynamic relationship between Austin’s urban landscape and its cherished natural environment. Using state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, the Seaholm Waterfront will come alive with captivating … Continued
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BEC Austin x COTE x CA: Cedar Park Public Library Tour
BEC Austin x COTE x CA: Cedar Park Public Library Tour
BEC Austin x COTE x Commercial Architecture: Cedar Park Public Library Tour Wednesday October 1st 4:30-6:00pm 1.5 LU Join us for a guided tour of a newly completed Cedar Park Public Library, led by the architects, designers, & envelope engineers responsible for its design and delivery. Members of the team from Lake Flato & Acton … Continued
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WiA + EPs Happy Hour “Lessons I Wish I Knew”
WiA + EPs Happy Hour “Lessons I Wish I Knew”
Kick off the Fall with WiA + Emerging Professionals! Join us for a joint happy hour filled with mentorship, connection, and knowledge-sharing with “Lessons I Wish I Knew." $10 registration fee, registration required.
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CRAN Tour
CRAN Tour
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.
$20
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COTE Monthly Meeting – Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive
COTE Monthly Meeting – Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive
Come join Austin Energy’s Stephanie Perrone and Heidi Kasper to discuss the newly implemented Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive. Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive Austin Energy is testing a new incentive to help address the critical need for sustainable, affordable housing in Central Texas. Participants can earn incentives for affordable multifamily projects that obtain certification … Continued
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Design Austin | ATX Voices Debut + Workshop
Design Austin | ATX Voices Debut + Workshop
Join Design Austin and the Texas School for the Deaf for a hands-on community workshop and public debut of "ATX Voices," a new sculpture collaboration between TSD students and volunteer designers from Design Austin. We will have a booth at TSD’s Homecoming event. This is the only day of the year when the campus is … Continued
Emerging Professionals Committee Sketch Club
Emerging Professionals Committee Sketch Club
AIA Emerging Professionals Sketch Club Saturday October 4th 10-11AM Pease Park Kingsbury Commons*- 1100 Kingsbury Street *Meet Up Point: Brother Friend Coffee Truck Grab your sketchbook and come hang with us at Pease Park this weekend! Welcome to the first of our monthly Sketch Club! We plan to rotate locations every month, but our first stop … Continued
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