The Modern - Building Tour The Modern is a new residential tower in the Rainey Street District, contributing to Austin’s growth as a dense walkable urban environment by adding 320 homes (including 20 affordable units) within walking distance of the Central Business District, Lady Bird Lake, and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike … Continued
The AIA Austin Design Excellence Conference delivers dynamic content through renowned keynote speakers, inspiring breakout sessions, and local project tours, all focused on sustainability, resiliency, and inclusive design through the lens of AIA's Framework for Design Excellence. Conference attendees can earn 18+ LUs over the two-day conference, fulfilling HSW and ADA annual requirements for TBAE … Continued
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
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
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
The 39th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour will feature outstanding residential architecture by AIA Austin architects. Ticket holders will have access to a self-guided tour of about a dozen homes in the Austin area on this weekend only. More information to come. Save the date! MORE INFORMATION >>
Austin’s rapid growth is often viewed as redeveloped neighborhoods and new high-rises, but upcoming projects promise to reshape how we experience and move through central Austin, with $25 billion in infrastructure and transportation investments planned for downtown Austin alone. Join us for a discussion on what’s coming – from vast projects like I-35 and Project … Continued
COTE - Committee on the Environment - presents Kalpana Sutaria Cooling our Environment Join us at AIA Austin - 801 west 12th st November 6th @ 5:30 Topics Why is it critical to cool our environment? How does it affect professionals in the Building industry? An architects vision for combating global warming Buildings’ impact on … Continued
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Liang Wang as our Annual Meeting speaker. His presentation will explore the I-35/UT Cap as a catalyst for urban transformation—reimagining Austin’s block patterns, mobility networks, public spaces, and future housing and mixed-use possibilities. It’s a timely, inspiring look at how design can reshape connectivity and livability across Austin and the … Continued
Join us for a Meeting of the Minds Hitting a Moving Target: The Ever- Changing World of AEC Sustainability WEDNESDAY NOV 19 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Nomadic Beerworks $10 advance/$15 day of In the AEC world, sustainability is a bit like a game of Whack-A-Mole. What was once about solar panels and low-flow toilets … Continued
Join us to celebrate the Alliance’s 4th annual end of year holiday party! The focus of the night will be on reflection, celebration, and community as we look back on all that we have accomplished together throughout the year. Enjoy a fun-filled night on the Neon Grotto rooftop featuring a short year-in-review presentation, live DJ, dazzling … Continued
Please join us at AIA Austin for our first committee meeting of 2026! Chairs will share goals for the year. We'll discuss specific immediate actions like updating FAR/GFA definitions, as well as broader areas of interest such as water resilience, and how members can be involved in what we do. The Resiliency & Climate Response … Continued
