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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre 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 from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\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 \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T100000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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\, 801 w 12th St. at 9am. There is also a hybrid way to meet with Zoom. If you are interested in joining this committee\, please email ingrid@aiaaustin.org.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-awards-committee-meeting-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T145313Z
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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-4-2/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Custom Residential Architects Network Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T183000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T233821Z
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SUMMARY:COTE Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 planned. \n2026 Committee on the Environment\nChair:Livia Subasic\nChair Elect: Stephanie Maddamma\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cote-monthly-meeting-7/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260218T152809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T152809Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin office is closed for the 4th of July weekend. We’ll be back in the office on Monday for regular business hours.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-office-closed-14/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260622T143103Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Committee Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:Grab your sketchbook and come hang with us at our monthly Sketch Club! We rotate locations every month\, check back for details. We’ll gather at our meeting point at 10am\, then wander off at 10:10 to find our favorite spots to draw. At 10:45 we’ll circle back to share what we sketched\, and catch up over coffee. \nLearn more about AIA Austin Emerging Professionals and our upcoming events by following our Instagram\, connecting with us on LinkedIn\, and joining our email list!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/emerging-professionals-committee-sketch-club-6/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre 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 from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\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 \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260722T222237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T222247Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Advocacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 reactive on housing policy\, and we look for organizations to partner with on issues as we leverage our own expertise as design professionals and leaders of the community. \nThis committee’s monthly meetings are second Fridays\, 12-1PM. This month\, our meeting is Zoom only; join our email list to receive the link.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/housing-advocacy-committee-meeting-3-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Housing Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260630T181047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T144950Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis month’s meeting will be held at HKS\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd\, Suite 500\, 78701. \nAGENDA \nIntroductions [5 minutes] \nCurrent Priorities [25 minutes] \n\nStreetscape Standards TCM Implementation\nDensity Bonus Programs\n\nTracking Updates [15 minutes] \n\nCoA 2026 Bond Package\nI-35 ROW / Frontage Road Improvements\nUniversity Neighborhood Overlay Update\nMoPac South Expansion\nProject Connect\nBarton Creek Road Bridge: Multimodal Improvements and Preservation\nDog’s Head Planning (ASMP Revision and ROW/Development Regulations)\nCentral City District Plan\nACT Plan Implementation\nCap & Stitch (future-proofing for all of last year’s approved caps and stitches (14 acres) survived 5/28 council meeting)\nDowntown Two-Way Street Reversions\n\nUpcoming Events/Action Items [10 minutes] \n\nMembership Expertise Directory\nSeptember Mobility Roundtable\nSeptember Candidate Forum\n\nWe typically meet monthly on the second Tuesday from Noon–1:00 p.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/mobility-advocacy-meeting-7/
LOCATION:HKS\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd\, Suite 500\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Mobility Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre 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 from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\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 \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260630T181913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T134450Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJULY AGENDA \nTRACKING ISSUES \n\nDEC (Design Excellence Conference) \n\nSessions scheduled (6\, between all members) – coordinating continues pre-conf.\n\nWater track\n\n\nShare DEC info with AE staff as requested\nMake special effort to broadcast to this comm and with COTE\, others\n\n\nTour of PDC on-site water systems: July 29\n\nCollab with COTE; CEUs offered\n\n\n\nPRIORITY ITEMS \n\nBrainstorm ideas for resilience demo integrated into new Design Center\n\nSmaller scale\, distributed as well as integration with facility\, programing \nStephanie and Liv to follow up with AIA staff\n\n\nLine up other potential tours (water) – Fall\n\nCollaborate with COTE \nHornsby Bend\, UT\, Apple HQ\, Blue Hole Elementary\, Headwaters of the Comal in New Braunfels\, PDC/ADS\, Central Library\, River South\, Austonian …\n\n\n\nCROSS-ADVOCACY COLLABORATION \n\nGeneral\n\nThere are many large items on the city plate right now\n\nTravis (Mobility) has  a laundry list of items to track to some degree\nAustin Outside also tracking many of the same – Lauren on an AO committee\n\n\nDogs Head Annex – controversial\, moving quickly\n\nSupport idea of engaging as active stakeholder\n\n\nBarton Springs Bridge \n\nAIA letter supporting better design resolution \nBen Heimsath good reference \n\n\nStreetscape & Green Infrastructure  design standards (* tree shade) \n\n Track GI\, Great Streets & Urban Design Guidelines updates\, I-35 frontage and cap/stitch\nGIWG is a working group of TARP; Lauren on both\, can look for opps to interface w/ AIA\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER \n\n\n\nHousing Comm collab items?\n\nPromote ACU to integrate small scale distributed retail/commercial \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Ten-minute Walkability”\n\n\nUrban Design Film Night July 22 – attend!\nRoots and Wings (Kulpana) – small grants for resilience \n\nStreetscape ROW?  Or private side?\nLimited funds could be used for creative interpretive signage\nBird friendly design – design integrated functions (not just BFD); lighting\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe typically meet the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-climate-response-meeting-8/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260713T140330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T140715Z
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Roundtable Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nFor many architects\, marketing can feel at odds with the work itself. Yet every firm has a story to tell\, and finding the right clients often begins with communicating who you are and what you value. \nJoin Karen Zabarsky Blashek\, editor of Austin Home\, Matt Luck\, AIA of Studio Luck and Melanie Raines\, AIA of Melanie Raines as they share different approaches to building visibility\, cultivating meaningful relationships\, and growing a practice with authenticity. \nBring your questions and join the conversation. Please RSVP.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/small-firms-roundtable-meeting-11-4-2-5/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Small Firms Roundtable Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T093000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260114T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T195810Z
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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 >>> \n2026 Chair:  Danielle Smith\, AIA\n2026 Chair-Elect: Tooba Jalal\, Assoc. AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Erika Wendel
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-11/2026-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260428T175712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T171800Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design // CNU // Better Cities Films
DESCRIPTION:Discover inspiring stories about urban life and a human-centered public realm at this special event hosted by the Urban Design Committee\, the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)\, and Better Cities Films for a viewing at Austin Film Society (AFS). \nGET TICKETS HERE \nAll sales final \n\nAbout AIA Austin Urban Design \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. \nAll are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings\, typically held 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/urban-design-cnu-better-cities-films/
LOCATION:Austin Film Society\, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 787522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260615T165728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T173945Z
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SUMMARY:WiA + EP Presents Speed Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA + EP Presents Speed Mentoring \nDate: Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 at 6:00 – 8:00pm \nLocation: Lutron Ketra Showroom \nAddress: 2301 E Riverside Dr Bldg B\, Austin\, TX 78741 \nRegister Now!  \nInspired by the long-running Women in Architecture Speed Mentoring program developed by AIA New York\, this event connects students\, emerging professionals\, and experienced practitioners through a series of focused\, small-group conversations. Participants will engage directly with women leaders from across architecture\, design\, construction\, and allied professions\, gaining insight into career development\, licensure\, leadership\, workplace culture\, and professional growth. \nDesigned to foster meaningful connections across generations and career stages\, the format encourages open dialogue\, mentorship\, and the exchange of experiences that strengthen the architecture community. Whether seeking guidance\, sharing expertise\, or expanding professional networks\, participants will leave with new perspectives\, valuable connections\, and a stronger sense of belonging within the profession. \nMentors Include: TBD \nSpecial thank you to Event Sponsor: Lutron Ketra and Bell & McCoy.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-emerging-professionals-speed-mentoring-2026/
LOCATION:Lutron Ketra\, 2301 E Riverside Dr\, Austin\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee,Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260721T191324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T141252Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin Emerging Professionals: Design Shine Virtual Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin Emerging Professionals is excited to announce the return of Design Shine at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum this fall. Design Shine\, a collaboration between the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum and the AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee (AIA EP)\, uses physical installations to explore innovative design and artistic creativity. Through exhibitions\, panel discussions\, design charrettes\, and competitions\, Design Shine aims to highlight the importance of outdoor community spaces and provide opportunities for young designers in the beginning stages of their career to showcase their talents. \nEach year\, participants are selected from an open call invitation to emerging professionals\, local architects\, landscape architects\, artists\, and designers to submit ideas for an art installation that can be enjoyed both day and night. The winning designs embody innovation\, aesthetic appeal\, and a deep connection to the environment. \nInterested in participating? Please attend our kick-off meeting and Q&A info session as we will discuss project goals\, the submission process\, and tips on preparing a successful application. \nTuesday\, July 28\, 6:00-7:00pm \nVirtual >> RSVP Here to Receive Zoom Link \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-emerging-professionals-design-shine-virtual-kickoff-meeting-and-qa-info-session-2026/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260723T181814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T150840Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Meeting + Pop-Up Work Session
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will be meeting tonight at Arete Kitchens. In addition to our regular meeting for socializing and planning upcoming events\, we will host a work session to plan for an upcoming “Pop-Up” event put on by the Task Force for the future LGBTQIA Community Center. \nThe Alliance has been tasked with contributing fun\, collage-style renderings of what the space could look like\, in addition to a community engagement activity that will attempt to capture just what this space could mean to folks to include in the pitch for council funding. \nRefreshments provided. All are welcome and we hope to see you there! \nMeeting Schedule: \n6:00-6:30: Welcome!\n6:30-7:00: Attention please\n● Queer Austin Bike Tour 3.0 to Guide to Austin Architecture\n● Programming Updates \n○ WiA / Allied Members Collaborative Maker’s Event\n○ LGBTQ Cultural Center “Pop-Up”\n○ Austin Pride Parade Hang\n○ NOMAS “Out At Work” Panel Discussion\n○ AFS Collaboration \n7:00-8:00 – Austin LBGTQIA+ Community Center “Pop-Up” Work Session\n● Community Engagement Exercises \nView the full agenda here: Alliance July Meeting Agenda 2026
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/lgbtqia-alliance-meeting-15-6/
LOCATION:Arete Kitchens\, 900 South First St\, Suite 100\, Austin\, Texas\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260830T060217
CREATED:20260630T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T150922Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency Advocacy x COTE: PDC Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Resiliency Advocacy and COTE committees have teamed up for a tour of the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center. More details coming soon! \n$5 members / $20 non-members\n1 LU (pending)\nSpaces are limited and registration is required! \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-advocacy-x-cote-pdc-tour/
LOCATION:City of Austin PDC\, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Committee on the Environment Committee
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SUMMARY:Resiliency Advocacy x COTE: Austin's Permitting and Development Center Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin Permitting and Development Center is an incredible example of architecture that commits itself to long-term sustainable practices with community-centered design. With ample outdoor space dedicated to gathering\, efficient HVAC systems paired with water collection and reclaiming systems\, and adjacency to Cap Metro’s planned light rail\, the PDC has been awarded a 4-star AEGB rating and is the first building in Austin to receive WELL Gold. \nThis building tour course will walk attendees through both the public facing aspects of this design (like the amphitheater and fitness center) and the hidden systems like Texas’ first blackwater reclamation system and two 20\,000 gallon cisterns for potable water reduction. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the water efficient systems utilized in the Permitting and Development Center.\nIdentify building design strategies that allow large-scale water collection and reclaimed on urban sites.\nUtilize new understanding of water reclamation system maintenance post-occupancy to continue advancing these technologies in new projects.\nDiscuss the coordination efforts required to achieve energy efficient HVAC systems\, cisterns for rainwater collection\, and blackwater reclamation.\n\nThe Tour will be led by Robert Stefani and Kalpana Sutaria from the City of Austin.\n1 LU/HSW \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-advocacy-x-cote-austins-permitting-and-development-center-building-tour/
LOCATION:City of Austin Permitting and Development Center\, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Committee on the Environment Committee
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre 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 from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\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 \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin WiA Presents Site Tour // 02:  Austin ISD Allison Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA Present Site Tour // 01: Austin ISD Allison Elementary School\nDate: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026 at 4:00 – 6:00pm\nLocation: 6701 Ponca St. \nRegister Now! \nPPE is Required. Street Parking is available along Vargas Rd and Ponca St. \n2 LU/HSW Credits. \nSite Tour Description \nEmerging from an earnest community engagement process\, the core values of Austin ISD Allison Elementary School are expressed through the design of an inclusive\, safe\, and flexible learning environment.  \nInspired by the traditional Spanish-language song De Colores (“All the Colors”)\, the design embraces vivid colors\, rhythms\, and patterns throughout the building. Colors\, textures\, and biophilic elements promote wayfinding and identity while connecting Allison Elementary to the surrounding neighborhood. Pursuing AEGB 3-Star and LEED Silver certification\, the project reflects a commitment to sustainability while celebrating its community in a child-oriented\, culturally resonant\, and timeless way. \nSite Tour Presenters \n \nNavvab Taylor\, AIA\, RID\, LEED AP BD+C \nNavvab Taylor\, AIA\, RID\, LEED AP BD+C combines design excellence\, sustainable innovation\, and a passion for\ncommunity engagement to create projects that make a lasting impact on both people and place. With more than\ntwo decades of experience in education and civic design\, she works collaboratively with clients and consultants\nacross disciplines\, integrating architectural vision with environmental stewardship. Known for her clear\ncommunication and skillful project management\, she has built enduring client relationships by guiding teams\nconfidently through every phase of design and construction. Navvab is a Principal at McKinney York Architects and\na design leader in the K-12\, Civic\, and Mission-Driven Organization market sectors. \n \n  \nPatricia Hunt\, AIA \nPatricia is an Associate at McKinney York and joined the firm in 2018. With over 25 years of\nexperience\, Patricia is a skilled project manager and architect whose expertise includes space\nplanning\, research\, construction document production\, client interaction\, and consultant\ncoordination/scheduling. She is experienced in a wide range of project types including \ncommercial\, educational\, recreation\, public administration\, and institutional projects\, and has a\npassion for design that serves the greater community. \n \nJessica Dasher\, AIA \nJessica is a dedicated design professional with a strong passion for community focused\, public\nsector projects that serve a broad range of stakeholders. She has\ncontributed to several impactful initiatives across Central Texas\, with a particular\nfocus on projects that elevate public services through thoughtful design. Jessica\nhas found great fulfillment in her work on the City of Austin’s Family Violence Shelter\, an\nadaptive reuse project that underscores her commitment to creating spaces that serve and\nprotect vulnerable populations. She values the collaborative complexity of civic projects and\nbrings a grounded\, people-first approach to every phase of the process. \n \nPaul Holmes\, AIA \nPaul Holmes joined the firm as an architect in 2024\, bringing over five years of\nexperience across single-family\, multi-family\, commercial\, education\, and adaptive re-use\nprojects to McKinney York. From Austin originally\, he earned both his undergraduate and\ngraduate degrees in architecture at Tulane University\, where he built a strong foundation in\ndesign thinking and community oriented design. Paul’s expertise includes conceptual design\,\ndetailing\, and project management. He has a deep curiosity about how buildings are\nmade—how materials meet\, come together\, and how design translates from the page to the\nbuilt environment. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to design excellence\, Paul\nbrings thoughtful insight and energy to each project team. Paul maintains an interest in always learning more—\nwhether through new building technologies through his involvement with the AIA\nBEC\, evolving tools in the profession\, or lessons learned in the field.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-wia-presents-site-tour-02-austin-isd-allison-elementary-school/
LOCATION:Austin ISD Allison Elementary\, 6701 Ponca St.\, Austin\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Emerging Professionals Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a committee meeting! We will be discussing the committee calendar for the rest of the year and the kick off of our annual design competition\, Design Shine! We’ll be joined by artists who have previously completed installations for the Design Shine competition to learn tips and tricks\, what they wish they did differently\, and why they recommend you submit for the competition. \n \n\nOur mission is to provide an opportunity for discussion and growth for young architectural professionals as they work towards licensure\, along with relevant resources for continued development after registration. We also foster a strong network of multidisciplinary members and non-members and promote the value of architecture through its impact in the community. \nConnect with us! Follow our Instagram\, connect with us on LinkedIn\, and join our email list. \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/emerging-professionals-committee-meeting-15-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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SUMMARY:Commercial Architecture
DESCRIPTION:This Meeting will be 30 minutes and virtual.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/commercial-architecture-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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