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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club // Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nUnreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara is a book about transforming ordinary service into extraordinary experiences by anticipating and exceeding customer expectations. Guidara uses stories from his career\, including his time at Eleven Madison Park (which under his leadership was named the Best Restaurant in the World)\, to illustrate how creating a “hospitality-first culture” can build loyalty and improve business by making people feel seen\, valued\, and cared for.  Book club led by Annemarie Diaz\, UDCP. \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday at 7:00pm via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \nOur first session will kick off on Thursday\, February 19th and continue biweekly. \n📖 February 19 – Introduction + Chapters 1–4 \n📖 March 5 – Chapters 5–10 \n📖 March 19 – Chapters 11–16 \n📖 April 2 – Chapters 17–20 + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-unreasonable-hospitality/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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SUMMARY:Donna D. Carter Scholar Celebration Dinner Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in an evening of inspiration and celebration. Dinner will include honoring this year’s Donna D Carter Scholar Program recipients & a panel discussion. Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/donna-d-carter-scholar-celebration-dinner-series/
LOCATION:Texas Bankers Association\, 203 W 10th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:DesignAustin,Women in Architecture Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T194500
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club // Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nUnreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara is a book about transforming ordinary service into extraordinary experiences by anticipating and exceeding customer expectations. Guidara uses stories from his career\, including his time at Eleven Madison Park (which under his leadership was named the Best Restaurant in the World)\, to illustrate how creating a “hospitality-first culture” can build loyalty and improve business by making people feel seen\, valued\, and cared for.  Book club led by Annemarie Diaz\, UDCP. \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday at 7:00pm via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \nOur first session will kick off on Thursday\, February 19th and continue biweekly. \n📖 February 19 – Introduction + Chapters 1–4 \n📖 March 5 – Chapters 5–10 \n📖 March 19 – Chapters 11–16 \n📖 April 2 – Chapters 17–20 + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-unreasonable-hospitality/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20260120T225152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T225232Z
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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-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20260123T164739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194750Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club // Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nUnreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara is a book about transforming ordinary service into extraordinary experiences by anticipating and exceeding customer expectations. Guidara uses stories from his career\, including his time at Eleven Madison Park (which under his leadership was named the Best Restaurant in the World)\, to illustrate how creating a “hospitality-first culture” can build loyalty and improve business by making people feel seen\, valued\, and cared for.  Book club led by Annemarie Diaz\, UDCP. \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday at 7:00pm via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \nOur first session will kick off on Thursday\, February 19th and continue biweekly. \n📖 February 19 – Introduction + Chapters 1–4 \n📖 March 5 – Chapters 5–10 \n📖 March 19 – Chapters 11–16 \n📖 April 2 – Chapters 17–20 + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-unreasonable-hospitality/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20260126T195238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T195643Z
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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-2-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club // Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nUnreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara is a book about transforming ordinary service into extraordinary experiences by anticipating and exceeding customer expectations. Guidara uses stories from his career\, including his time at Eleven Madison Park (which under his leadership was named the Best Restaurant in the World)\, to illustrate how creating a “hospitality-first culture” can build loyalty and improve business by making people feel seen\, valued\, and cared for.  Book club led by Annemarie Diaz\, UDCP. \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday at 7:00pm via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \nOur first session will kick off on Thursday\, February 19th and continue biweekly. \n📖 February 19 – Introduction + Chapters 1–4 \n📖 March 5 – Chapters 5–10 \n📖 March 19 – Chapters 11–16 \n📖 April 2 – Chapters 17–20 + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-unreasonable-hospitality/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193416Z
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SUMMARY:WiA // Coffee & Convo
DESCRIPTION:Meet up with Women in Architecture at Leona Botanical Café & Bar to start your day with some coffee and conversation.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-coffee-convo/
LOCATION:Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar\, 6405 Brodie Ln\, Sunset Valley\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
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-11/2026-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250421T190008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T144921Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with us at our final event of 2025 – the WiA Holiday Party! \nWe couldn’t have had such a successful and inspiring year without our incredible community. Join us for an evening of drinks\, food\, and festive cheer as we close out the year together. \nEvent is free but registration is required. Please RSVP here or at the red button to the left. Free parking available.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-holiday-party-2/
LOCATION:The Marketplace ATX\, 7727 Burnet Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250106T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203758Z
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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 >>> \n2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves\, Assoc. AIA\n2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-9/2025-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250106T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203758Z
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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 >>> \n2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves\, Assoc. AIA\n2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-9/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250827T161415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T145619Z
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SUMMARY:WiA + EPs Happy Hour "Lessons I Wish I Knew"
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Fall with WiA + Emerging Professionals! Join us for a joint happy hour filled with mentorship\, connection\, and knowledge-sharing with “Lessons I Wish I Knew.” \n$10 registration fee\, registration required.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-eps-happy-hour/
LOCATION:McKinney York Architects\, 1301 E 7th St\, Austin\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee,Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250723T202753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203442Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nAIA Austin WiA third and last read of this year will be Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard is a compelling exploration into how the spaces we inhabit—our homes\, workplaces\, cities\, and nature—shape our emotions\, thoughts\, and bodily responses. Drawing from neuroscience and environmental psychology\, Ellard illustrates how design elements in places like parks\, churches\, casinos\, or shopping malls trigger feelings ranging from awe and relaxation to anxiety and temptation. Merging scientific research with personal narrative and historical context\, this book invites readers to reconsider the role of place in our well-being and to shape environments with intention and insight.  Book club led by Mai Addo \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \n•    Our first session will kick off on Thursday\, August 14 at 7pm\, and continue biweekly. \n📖 August 14 – Introduction + Chapters 1–2 \n📖 August 28 – Chapters 3–4 \n📖 Sept 11 – Chapters 5–6 \n📖 Sept 25 – Chapters 7–End + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-03-places-of-the-heart-the-psychogeography-of-everyday-life-by-colin-ellard/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250106T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203758Z
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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 >>> \n2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves\, Assoc. AIA\n2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-9/2025-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250826T193236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193236Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Resume & Portfolio Event
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just starting your career\, or are a student or a seasoned professional\, everyone needs a solid resume and portfolio. Join us for a workshop that covers the best ways to present yourself as a stellar candidate for work. Bespoke Careers will present on the “things to avoid” and “must haves”. We’ll also have reviewers on hand that can provide advice on edits you can make. \nRegistration is required. \nGeneral Admission $10 \nStudents FREE \nPRESENTER \n\nJames Boggan Bespoke Careers | Managing Director\, Texas \nEXPERTS \nComing soon
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-resume-portfolio-event/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250723T202753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203442Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nAIA Austin WiA third and last read of this year will be Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard is a compelling exploration into how the spaces we inhabit—our homes\, workplaces\, cities\, and nature—shape our emotions\, thoughts\, and bodily responses. Drawing from neuroscience and environmental psychology\, Ellard illustrates how design elements in places like parks\, churches\, casinos\, or shopping malls trigger feelings ranging from awe and relaxation to anxiety and temptation. Merging scientific research with personal narrative and historical context\, this book invites readers to reconsider the role of place in our well-being and to shape environments with intention and insight.  Book club led by Mai Addo \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \n•    Our first session will kick off on Thursday\, August 14 at 7pm\, and continue biweekly. \n📖 August 14 – Introduction + Chapters 1–2 \n📖 August 28 – Chapters 3–4 \n📖 Sept 11 – Chapters 5–6 \n📖 Sept 25 – Chapters 7–End + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-03-places-of-the-heart-the-psychogeography-of-everyday-life-by-colin-ellard/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250801T115304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T194321Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin WiA and LGBTQIA+Alliance Present: Happy Hour // Coaster Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:September 4th from 5:30pm-7:30pm\nRegister for the Happy Hour here!\nWiA and the LGBTQIA+ Alliance are hosting a joint happy hour and maker-event at Andalusia Designs\, a specialty parametric ceiling and wall manufacturer based in Austin\, TX. We’ll receive a tour of Andalusia’s facilities while they fabricate a metal + cork coaster for attendees to take home. \nAnd it wouldn’t be a maker-event without a little creativity! We’re hosting a design competition for the image that will be cut into the coasters during the event! We invite you to submit designs for a coaster that illustrates what a collaboration between WiA and the LGBTQIA+ Alliance means to you. Our shared missions of celebrating\, lifting each other up\, and building community and awareness within the profession can provide inspiration\, and interpretation is up to you. Please download the competition brief here for the design parameters and submission requirements. \nAttendees do not have to submit a design to attend. Design competition submission is open 8/1 – 8/22. Design winners will be announced at the event. Registration Required $10 \nCompetition Guidelines\nAttendees do not have to submit a design to attend. Design winners will be announced closer to event.\nIf you wish to participate in the design competition here is the Link to submit your design and review design criteria. \nDesign Competition Timeline \nTheme: Spaces of Belonging : Designs that represent inclusive\, safe\, and affirming spaces and ideas \nAug. 1: Design Competition Opens for Submission\nAug. 22: Design Competition Deadline Extended!\nAug 25-29: WiA & LGBTQIA+ Alliance Leadership narrow to top 5 designs\nSept 4: Announce Winner at the Event \nEvent Schedule\n5:30 to 7:30pm Drinks and light appetizers available; Stencil Art Stations open\n5:30pm Network and introductions\n6:15pm Present the award to the winning person/team\n6:45pm Tours of the facility and cutting of coasters\n7:10pm Thank you and closing remarks
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-wia-and-lgbtqiaalliance-present-happy-hour-coaster-design-competition/
LOCATION:Andalusia Design\, 4401 Freidrich Ln Bldg 2 Ste 200\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Committee,Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250723T202753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203442Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nAIA Austin WiA third and last read of this year will be Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard is a compelling exploration into how the spaces we inhabit—our homes\, workplaces\, cities\, and nature—shape our emotions\, thoughts\, and bodily responses. Drawing from neuroscience and environmental psychology\, Ellard illustrates how design elements in places like parks\, churches\, casinos\, or shopping malls trigger feelings ranging from awe and relaxation to anxiety and temptation. Merging scientific research with personal narrative and historical context\, this book invites readers to reconsider the role of place in our well-being and to shape environments with intention and insight.  Book club led by Mai Addo \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \n•    Our first session will kick off on Thursday\, August 14 at 7pm\, and continue biweekly. \n📖 August 14 – Introduction + Chapters 1–2 \n📖 August 28 – Chapters 3–4 \n📖 Sept 11 – Chapters 5–6 \n📖 Sept 25 – Chapters 7–End + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-03-places-of-the-heart-the-psychogeography-of-everyday-life-by-colin-ellard/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250224T170528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T142910Z
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SUMMARY:WiA // Coffee & Coworking
DESCRIPTION:Work remotely and looking to connect with others? Work in an office but would love to start your day off with some fantastic women? Come join us for coffee & coworking! This is one of our initiatives to connect with each other. Whether you’re looking to get out of your house\, or just hoping to mingle with our wonderful community\, we’d love to have coffee with you. \nThursday\, August 28\nMingling starts at 8:00 am and coworking starts at 9:00 am. \nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nEvent is at Radio Coffee (South Austin)(4204 Menchaca Rd\, Austin\, TX 78704)
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-coffee-coworking-4/
LOCATION:Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar\, 6405 Brodie Ln\, Sunset Valley\, 78745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250106T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203758Z
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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 >>> \n2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves\, Assoc. AIA\n2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-9/2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250723T202753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203442Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Book Club 03 // Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! \nAIA Austin WiA third and last read of this year will be Places of the Heart: The Psychogeography of Everyday Life by Colin Ellard is a compelling exploration into how the spaces we inhabit—our homes\, workplaces\, cities\, and nature—shape our emotions\, thoughts\, and bodily responses. Drawing from neuroscience and environmental psychology\, Ellard illustrates how design elements in places like parks\, churches\, casinos\, or shopping malls trigger feelings ranging from awe and relaxation to anxiety and temptation. Merging scientific research with personal narrative and historical context\, this book invites readers to reconsider the role of place in our well-being and to shape environments with intention and insight.  Book club led by Mai Addo \nWe’ll meet every other Thursday via Zoom for ~45 minutes to chat and share insights. \nPlease sign up here to receive the Zoom link \n•    Our first session will kick off on Thursday\, August 14 at 7pm\, and continue biweekly. \n📖 August 14 – Introduction + Chapters 1–2 \n📖 August 28 – Chapters 3–4 \n📖 Sept 11 – Chapters 5–6 \n📖 Sept 25 – Chapters 7–End + Wrap-Up
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-book-club-03-places-of-the-heart-the-psychogeography-of-everyday-life-by-colin-ellard/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250721T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T170943Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Site Tour - Mobile Loaves & Fishes PHASE 3
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA Present: Site Tour // Mobile Loaves & Fishes PHASE 3// Studio 8\nCEU Credits 2 LU/HSW \nPPE Required\n\nLong pants and substantial closed soled toed shoes ( hiking shoes\, boots – no tennis shoes\, no heels\, no ballet flats\, no loafers\, no shorts) – anyone not complying with this requirement will not be able to walk the site. NO EXCEPTIONS. \nSafety Vest & Hard Hat\n\n  \nMobile Loaves & Fishes Community First! Village provides affordable\, permanent housing and a supportive community for individuals transitioning out of chronic homelessness. This transformative initiative not only serves those in need but also invites the broader community to actively participate in the solution. \nGuided by Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ core values of beauty\, flexibility\, stewardship\, and inclusivity\, the design of the Phase 3 Downtown Hub reflects these principles while ensuring cost-effectiveness and adaptability for future growth. The hub’s design aims to create a vibrant\, welcoming space that fosters community and connection. \nThe Phase 3 Downtown Hub consists of five buildings\, totaling 43\,800 sq. ft.\, including the Corporate Headquarters\, Neighbor Services\, Market/Kitchen\, Welcome Center\, and Assembly Hall. These structures are arranged around an active community courtyard\, with shaded porches promoting social interaction. Drawing inspiration from agrarian architecture\, the buildings maintain a residential scale that fosters a sense of belonging. This tour will be led by the design team at Studio 8\, members of leadership at Mobile Loaves & Fishes and project managers with Square One Consultants. \nWiA Site Tour Sub-Committee Chair\n\nMichelle Weinfield\, PE\, AIA\nMichelle is an Architect and Project Manager at the Planning Design and Construction for the University of Texas in Austin and thrilled to be the  WiA’s Site Tour sub-committee Chair. A native Texan and long term Austin resident\, she is active in AIA Austin and other local organizations whose mission is to improve the built or natural environment. She is on the hunt for fantastic new projects designed or built by women to schedule a tour. Please reach out with any leads. \nPresenters\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Westermeyer\, AIA\, LEED BD+C //Project Manager // Studio8 \n\nAmy Westermeyer is a Project Architect and Project Manager at Studio8 Architecture & Interiors. She holds a Master of Architecture from Rice University and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Kentucky. Her project experience includes corporate campuses\, hospitality\, mixed-use retail\, park amenities\, master planning\, and community-oriented projects. Amy is passionate about delivering projects that fulfill both the client and design team’s vision\, creating joyful experiences for all who use the spaces.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Parker\, IIDA\, LEED Green Associate //Interior Designer // Studio8 \n\nRachel Parker is an Interior Designer at Studio8 Architecture & Interiors. She holds a Bachelor of Design in Interior Design from the University of Florida. She has worked on several corporate interior projects and non-profit community centers. Rachel is an avid problem-solver who finds joy in spatial planning\, her favorite part of the design process. She excels at developing thoughtful solutions to ensure clients’ programs fit seamlessly within spaces.\n\n\n\n\nLauren Palms // Project Manager // Square One Consultants\, INC \n\nLauren is a highly qualified project manager and a valuable member to the Square One team. She has experience with scheduling cost control\, and coordination and is currently working on major projects in Austin. Lauren assists the project team in coordinating engineering\, procurement\, and construction activities to achieve the project execution metrics concerning schedule\, cost and scope.\n\n\nKatherin Sasser // Director of Business Development // Square One Consultants\, INC\nKatherine is an Austin native and a proud graduate from Texas A&M University. Driven by her passion for people\, Katherine is a dynamic\, outgoing professional with a track record for establishing meaningful relationships. She started at Square One as a Project Manager and now serves as their Director of Business Development. Whether it is running the trail\, enjoying live music\, hitting the greenbelt\, or trying a new restaurant\, you can always find Katherine exploring something new around town. If not in Austin\, she can be found in the Texas Hill Country on the ranch surrounded by family\, friends\, and lots of cows.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Saterlee // Director of Architecture & Site Development // Mobile Loaves\n\n\nSarah Satterlee currently serves as Senior Director of Architecture and Site Development for Mobile Loaves & Fishes at Community First! Village\, a 51-acre (and growing) permanent supportive housing community for formerly chronically homeless in Austin\, TX. In this role\, she directs the teams responsible for the creation and care of the built and natural environment at the Village\, including all facilities operations and capital projects. Currently in development are Phase 3 and Phase 4 of Community First\, which will add an additional 1200 homes and other services and amenities to our existing community over the next five years. \nSarah cares passionately about crafting a built environment that cultivates strong community living\, especially for people with unique needs and less access to design services. Sarah previously practiced architecture in her hometown of New Orleans with Colectivo\, contributing to residential and commercial projects throughout the city\, as well as several community and social outreach focused design/build projects with the Small Center for Collaborative Design. Sarah is a licensed architect and holds a BS from Baylor University and an M.Arch from Tulane University. \n\n\n\nArlene Ellwood // Design Manager // Mobile Loaves & Fishes\nArlene Ellwood is the Design Manager at Mobile Loaves & Fishes\, which operates Community First! Village. She holds an M. Architecture degree and a B.S. Architectural Engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin\, and has work experience in arts-based planning and community engagement. She is deeply committed to inclusive\, community-engaged\, and trauma-informed design\, and believes that good architecture can promote dignity and change stereotypes.\n\n\nCatherine Davis // Architectural Program Coordinator // Mobile Loaves & Fishes\nCatherine Davis is the Architectural Program Coordinator at Community First! Village\, a program of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. She majored in Sustainability Studies and Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin\, with minors in Architectural Studies\, Landscape Studies\, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. She is passionate about sustainable development and utilizing an intersectional lens when designing the built environment.\n  \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-site-tour-mobile-loaves-fishes-phase-3/
LOCATION:Community First! Village\, 9301 Hog Eye Rd\, Austin\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250106T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203758Z
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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 >>> \n2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves\, Assoc. AIA\n2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-9/2025-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250624T150520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T145154Z
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SUMMARY:WiA + LiA Headshot Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Need a new headshot? Come join the Women In Architecture and Latinos in Architecture committees for coffee\, small breakfast bites and a photo session! Professional headshots taken by Lucero Valle. Three retouched headshots included with registration. Networking ticket also available to just come for breakfast with your cohorts!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-lia-headshot-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Lucero Creative\, 916 Springdale Rd\, Suite B1-118\, Austin\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250106T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203758Z
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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 >>> \n2025 Chair: Alexandra Chaves\, Assoc. AIA\n2025 Chair-Elect: Danielle Smith\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-9/2025-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250604T155724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T170809Z
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SUMMARY:SFR + WiA – Architect Showcase / Presentation of a Small Firm’s BIG Impact
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA and Small Firms Roundtable Present:\nArchitects Showcase // Small Firm BIG Impact with Stephi Motal\n  \nWednesday June 18th 12pm-1pm\nAIA Austin Center 801 West 12th Street Austin\, TX 78701 \nCEU – 1 HSW\nRegister Now\nJoin us for an in depth discussion with a leading small firm making a BIG impact. In collaboration with SFR we will hear from Stephi Motal of Black + Motal Architecture & Urban Design. \nStephi will discuss her 29-year career at B+M\, their diverse services offered\, as well as their advocacy work and efforts to grow Austin’s missing middle housing. \n\n\nStephanie Motal\, AIA\nStephi Motal has been with Black + Motal since 1996. She began as a young intern and continued to work while pursuing her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin\, which she received in 2004. \nMs. Motal wears many hats and serves as the key institutional memory of the firm. She has contributed her design expertise\, superior project management skills\, and understating of construction practices to most of the firm’s projects over the last two decades\, always prioritizing the client experience. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAIA Austin
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/sfr-wia-architect-showcase-presentation-of-a-small-firms-big-impact/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Small Firms Roundtable Committee,Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250207T165647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T165648Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Coffee & Coworking
DESCRIPTION:Work remotely and looking to connect with others? Work in an office but would love to start your day off with some fantastic women? Come join us for coffee & coworking! This is one of our initiatives to connect with each other. Whether you’re looking to get out of your house\, or just hoping to mingle with our wonderful community\, we’d love to have coffee with you. \nThursday\, June 12th\nMingling starts at 8:00 am and coworking starts at 9:00 am. \nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nEvent is at Lazarus Brewing – Airport (4803 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX 78751)
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-coffee-coworking-3/
LOCATION:Lazarus Brewing – Airport\, 4803 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, 78751
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250506T175922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T225255Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Site Tour // Let's Walk and Roll: An Urban Accessibility Audit
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA Present: Site Tour // Let’s Walk and Roll: An Urban Accessibility Audit // Contour Collective\nCEU Credits 1.5 LU/HSW\, ADA \nNO PPE Required\n\nBut do bring comfortable shoes and a hat or an umbrella since we will be outside.\n\nUrban Accessibility Audit Summary\nThis tour will include review of existing conditions of the AIA building and surrounding buildings for ADA and TAS compliance. The tour is led by two accessibility specialists who will point out areas of non-compliance and also areas with compliant features. We will discuss how some of these errors could be avoided or remedied. The tour will include a route around the neighborhood including along several businesses on Lamar and return to the AIA building. The tour will showcase various elements that architects design every day and present real-world examples of what to do (and often not to do) when designing accessible and inclusive spaces for all. \nThe tour will end with a happy hour at the AIA Austin Center where the RAS’s will be available for any Q & A! Light bites and wine/beer will be available. \nAccessible Elements of Note:\nParking\nAccessible Routes\nDoors\nRestrooms\nDining Surfaces\nRestaurants and more \n\nWiA Site Tour Sub-Committee Chair\n\nMichelle Weinfield\, PE\, AIA\nMichelle is an Architect and Project Manager at the Planning Design and Construction for the University of Texas in Austin and thrilled to be the  WiA’s Site Tour sub-committee Chair. A native Texan and long term Austin resident\, she is active in AIA Austin and other local organizations whose mission is to improve the built or natural environment. She is on the hunt for fantastic new projects designed or built by women to schedule a tour. Please reach out with any leads. \nPresenters\n\n\n\nElaine Andersen\, RAS\, ADAC\, APAC-BE // Co-Founder\, Contour Collective\nElaine Andersen holds three national accessibility certifications and brings deep expertise in all things Accessibility including ADA\, TAS\, FHA\, ANSI and more. As co-founder of Contour Collective\, Elaine brings 25 years experience in the built environment\, with the last 15 dedicated to accessibility. With a background in architecture\, she’s consulted on over 1\,000 projects across more than a dozen states—helping teams translate complex regulations into actionable design solutions. Elaine is also a U.S. Navy veteran\, known for her precision\, collaborative spirit\, and unwavering belief that accessibility is fundamental to good design.\n\n\n\n\nAndrea LaCour\, RAS\, ADAC\, APAC-BE // Co-Founder\, Contour Collective\nAndrea LaCour is an award-winning accessibility consultant and co-founder of Contour Collective\, where she works at the intersection of design and inclusion. She has consulted on more than 1\,000 projects across the nation\, always with the goal of making spaces not just compliant\, but truly welcoming. Andrea holds three national accessibility certifications and was honored with the 2024 Austin Under 40 Award for her leadership in the field. Her work champions Universal Design and helps project teams see accessibility as an opportunity—not just a checklist.\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-site-tour-lets-walk-and-roll-an-urban-accessibility-audit/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095040
CREATED:20250506T144304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T140828Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin WiA Present: Breakfast with the TxA President-Elect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for breakfast and conversations with TxA President-Elect Krystyn Haecker\, AIA as she shares her vision for the future. \n\nKrystyn Haecker\, AIA\nKrystyn Haecker\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C is a Partner at Mirador Group\, where she leads Urban Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Commercial projects. She also serves as the firm’s Integrator\, overseeing Recruitment and Professional Development. Active in the profession\, Krystyn is the 2025 President-Elect for the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) and has held key roles\, including Vice President of Professional Development and Conference Committee Co-Chair. She was instrumental in founding Women in Architecture (WiA) Houston\, serving as its 2018 Chair\, during which the group earned the TxA Mentorship Award. A licensed architect in Texas\, Krystyn holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. In 2024\, she was honored as a Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business award recipient.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-wia-present-breakfast-with-the-txa-president-elect/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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