The popular Storytelling Event is back again this year! Submitting your work for design awards can be overwhelming. Gain feedback, tips, and tricks to break through the confusion with friends and colleagues at this breakfast workshop where you will learn the keys to compelling narratives, graphics and storytelling.Join architects Michael Morrow, AIA, Jes Deaver, AIA, … Continued
Instead of holding a meeting in March, BEC: Austin recommends attending BEST6. For the first time, the prestigious BEST6 conference (Building Enclosure Science and Technology) will be held in Austin, TX on March 19-20, 2024. This conference by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) boasts an incredible lineup of speakers and will feature a … Continued
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 Monday of each month at AIA Austin, … Continued
Join DesignVoice and Magdalene House Austin for a Community Design Workshop on Saturday, March 2nd from 2-4pm at the Austin Center for Architecture! Come hear about the impactful work that Magdalene House is doing to provide rent-free supportive housing for survivors of sex trafficking in Austin, and share your design skills to help them … Continued
The February 2024 Urban Design Meeting is canceled in lieu of the short film event at Alamo Drafthouse! The 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 … Continued
Join our Advocacy leaders for a lively roundtable discussion about making Austin more connected, affordable, and equitable. In 2020, Austin voters approved $300 million for anti-displacement and affordable housing investments along its public transportation routes, including the future light rail. The actions we take next will shape our city for decades. How do we create … Continued
People, Planet, Design Book Talk What if great design were defined by its ability to cool the planet, heal communities, enhance ecological functioning, and advance justice? Join us for a book talk with Corey Squire, who will present on AIA design excellence using several themes from his recently launched book – People Planet Design. 5:30 … Continued
DesignVoice facilitates opportunities for design professionals to serve their community through collaborative design focused events and informational programs. We invite anyone who has an interest in being a voice for the design profession in support of our local community to attend the monthly meetings. DesignVoice is a forum in which new projects or efforts are … Continued
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 … Continued
Join BEC: Austin for their monthly meeting featuring a presentation and lunch. Thank you to our lunch sponsor for the February meeting, Huber Engineered Woods / Zip, AdvanTech, Exacor . REGISTER NOW *Please be advised that BEC:Austin member pricing for CE credit will increase to $10 this month. Problems Curtains Can’t Hide: Selecting Appropriate Windows … Continued
