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. MAY AGENDA OVERVIEW AEGB We will contribute to the AEGB input generation from AIA, as those inputs are … Continued
Having outgrown its previous space, Travis County formed a public/private partnership to construct a new Civil and Family Court Facility that better serves its constituents. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, the courthouse balances transparency and security to embrace the surrounding community while presiding as a symbol of justice. Thoughtful design, including a welcoming … Continued
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. This … Continued
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. This month, we'll discuss planning building tours as well as our DEC collaboration with the Resiliency & Climate Response … Continued
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. JUNE AGENDA TRACKING ISSUES DEC (Design Excellence Conference): Water focus Three courses submitted and approved (share info) Schedule … Continued
Each month, the AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable brings together professionals to discuss strategies individual professionals, practices, and AIA Austin can take to proactively advocate for issues important to our members and the larger community. This month's roundtable brings together practitioners with direct experience delivering Missing Middle housing, ranging from three-unit HOME developments to small multifamily … Continued
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 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. This … Continued
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. JULY AGENDA TRACKING ISSUES DEC (Design Excellence Conference) Sessions scheduled (6, between all members) - coordinating continues pre-conf. … Continued
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! $5 members / $20 non-members 1 LU (pending) Spaces are limited and registration is required! Register Here
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 … Continued
This Meeting will be 30 minutes and virtual.
