Let's Catch Up! It’s been a while since we just met without a structured agenda to talk about sustainability in the built environment. Come join us at the AIA Austin office for an informal discussion; bring a topic you would like to discuss with the group. Please RSVP here.
The most sustainable project is the one that is already there, and renovating can add new life to a house with great bones. Cost savings and increased functionality come with renovating as well. This panel will explore three renovation projects where the design teams and homeowners each chose varying spectrums of renovation, remodeling, and restoration. … Continued
AD Us (Accessory Dwelling Units) have been the talk of the town for quite some time, and will play a pivotal role in the future of urban density as communities search for ways to enhance housing options. This panel will discuss three different innovative design solutions for compact units. 1 HSW* Hunt Architecture - Bryker … Continued
Just because a home is an empty nest doesn't mean it can't be full of design. Join this panel as they discuss the program complexity of an empty nest typology that needs to seamlessly morph from typical life, to entertaining, to hosting visitors, to everything in between. 1 HSW* Alterstudio Architecture - City Park Residence … Continued
Using inspiration from the 2024 Homes Tour and their own endless creativity, kids will have the opportunity to imagine, design, and build a model of their ideal house using AIA Austin's supply of fun model making materials. Geared towards ages 6-12, this event is free and open to the public, but sign-up is requested. Who: … Continued
QTOPIA: Queering Futures Join us on October 24th for a happy hour, and an advocacy talk and performance by our local drag stars Alexander the Great and Brigitte Bandit! The second event in our QTOPIA series explores queer futures in Austin by hearing Alexander the Great and Brigitte Bandit speak about their work on the … Continued
The 38th 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 >>
How can Austin grow while ensuring its existing residents and businesses thrive? The city's new DB90 zoning allows for buildings up to 90 feet tall, while protecting tenant rights, supporting affordable housing, and enhancing pedestrian-friendly spaces. Join us for a conversation with Alan Pani and Paul Books from the City of Austin Planning Department, and … Continued
Join AIA Austin COTE, The Austin Better Building Alliance and Sierra Pacific for our annual Friendsgiving gathering. Learn more and register here
To start the year, we'll gather at the E 6th Street location of Lazarus Brewing, at 1902 E 6th St, Austin, TX. We'll discuss the new date for the Second Annual Queer Austin Bike Tour (QABT2.0) and go over our events for the year. As always, we'll have time to gab and connect. We hope … Continued
Have questions about the Common App for your upcoming 2025 Design Awards submissions? Join COTE and other experts to review the Common App's 10 Design Measures. We will provide resources for answering Common App requirements and metrics as well as answer any questions about the application. Please register below. The Zoom link will be provided … Continued
AIA Austin Design Award winners Jes Deaver, AIA and Burton Baldridge, AIA will be available for submission coaching sessions at the AIA Austin office on several dates in February and March. You can register for a half-hour in-person or Zoom session. RESERVE YOUR SESSION>>
