Join BEC: Austin for their monthly meeting featuring a presentation and lunch. REGISTER NOW>> The Architect’s Building Science Toolkit WUFI is a hygrothermal modeling software tool used to evaluate how heat, air, and moisture move through building enclosure assemblies, and it can be a powerful addition to an architect’s building science toolkit. This course demystifies … 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 … Continued
ARE 5.0 Study Group + DISCUSSION The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE … 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
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 … Continued
Come sketch with us! Join us at the Austin Central Library for a group sketch session. Everyone is welcome! Meet inside of Cafe Creme at 10AM. Some of us will stay in the cafe while others will explore the library to find inspiration and things to sketch. We will meet back in Cafe Creme at … Continued
The first AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable of the year will collaboratively explore recent regulatory decisions and government actions that impair the ability of Architects to fully serve their clients and communities and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. The suddenness, lack of consultation, ambiguity, aggression, and failure to address external consequences … 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 HKS HKS, 98 San Jacinto Blvd STE 500 for our February meeting. Please join us! Agenda Introductions Past Event Recap 1/17 – Women Changing Cities Book Talk New Topics & Tracking Updates ACT (Austin Core Transportation) ETOD (Equitable Transit Oriented Development) Austin 2026 Bond Package E Cesar Chavez Current Priorities … Continued
How do you tell a clear, compelling story about your project—through both words and images? This workshop with Jes Deaver, AIA, and Michael Morrow, AIA, focuses on helping architects craft authentic, persuasive design award submissions. Participants will learn what jurors look for, along with practical tips for shaping strong narratives, effective graphics, and a well-organized … Continued
Design Austin is excited to partner with the University of Texas School of Architecture (UTSOA). Join us for selections from their impeccable speaker series! Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby 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 … Continued
Meet up with Women in Architecture at Leona Botanical Café & Bar to start your day with some coffee and conversation.
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 … 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 … Continued
Have questions about the Common App for your 2026 Design Awards submission? Join COTE Committee Chairs Livia Subasic, AIA, and Stephanie Maddamma, AIA for a focused overview of the Common App’s 10 Design Measures, including guidance on requirements, metrics, and best practices. This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. All are welcome with registration … 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 … Continued
Please join us at AIA Austin for our second committee meeting of 2026! Members will share updates on Water advocacy related to conservation and green infrastructure. We’ll discuss prescriptive vs. … Continued
Beyond Traditional Practice: A Panel Discussion RSVP HERE>> Working in a service industry within a product-driven culture can be challenging. Join us for a panel discussion with two firm owners who have expanded their practices in entrepreneurial and unexpected ways. Ann Edgerton (Edgerton Studio & Muhly) and Dan Fields (Ravel Architecture) will share what prompted … Continued
"Forma & Función" is a platform dedicated to elevating the visibility and contributions of Latinx professionals in the AEC industry. By showcasing their achievements, expertise, and journey, this series highlights the depth of talent shaping the built environment. More than a conversation, Forma & Función strengthens the community by empowering resilience, fostering innovation, and advancing … 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
Advocacy Roundtable: Two-way Streets Presented by the Mobility Advocacy Tactical Committee. Adam Greenfield with Safe Streets Austin will share the current evidence-based principles of street design and how it relates … Continued
Feburary 24th, 2026 | 6:00PM Brewatorium | 6015 Dillard Circle, Austin, TX 78752 Note: Moving forward, our meetings will shift to the fourth Tuesday due to a scheduling conflict. Hope … Continued
The Urban Design Comittee has partnered on two community charettes over the past few months which has provided the groundwork to take the project to the next level. Join us … Continued
Design Austin is excited to partner with the University of Texas School of Architecture (UTSOA). Join us for selections from their impeccable speaker series! Join us on Feb. 25 for … Continued
Join us for a special evening in the Garden as the UMLAUF further highlights the installations of Design Shine 2025 with presentations and discussions from the four winning architect/designer teams! … Continued
Hi Friends! This month, we are hosting our second annual Loud & Proud Auction benefiting our Hill Country Ride for AIDS (HCRA) cycling team through another fantastic loud and silent … Continued