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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture Committee Meeting: Apertura
DESCRIPTION:AiA Latinos in Architecture invite you to join us for Apertura\, a fun and collaborative committee-driven event to strengthen our network\, welcome new members\, and set the tone for an exciting year ahead. \nApertura is a committee-driven event designed to foster connections and celebrate the contributions of Latinx professionals in the Architecture\, Engineering\, and Construction (AEC) industry. It offers a welcoming space for meaningful discussions\, community-building\, and professional growth. This event serves as an opportunity to strengthen our network\, welcome new members\, and set the tone for an exciting year ahead. \nRSVP here! \n \n\n\n\n\nLatinos in Architecture (LiA) is dedicated to fostering a more diverse and inclusive architecture community. Our mission is to provide resources\, support\, and opportunities for Latinx architects\, designers\, and allies. To promote cultural awareness and sensitivity within the broader architectural profession. Through networking events\, mentorship programs\, and professional development initiatives\, LiA strives to create a vibrant and supportive community that reflects the rich diversity of our profession.\nSign up for our committee newsletter here!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-committee-meeting-25/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Roundtable: 10 Years of Lessons with Side Angle Side
DESCRIPTION:Small Firms Roundtable: 10 Years of Small Firm Lessons with Side Angle Side\nRSVP HERE>>\nLunch provided; 1 LU (pending) \nRunning a small firm means you’re constantly switching hats–designer\, business owner\, marketer\, project manager\, and all-around problem solver.In this lunchtime talk\, Side Angle Side shares real-world lessons from ten years of running a small architecture and interior design practice in Austin. \n\nBusiness\nClients\nFees\nDesign\nMarketing\nPhotography\nMistakes\nWins\n\nSpace is limited. Please RSVP>> \n \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/small-firms-roundtable-meeting-28/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Small Firms Roundtable Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20260115T175258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175258Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin office is closed for MLK Day. We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday for regular business hours.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-office-closed-12/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20260113T225723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T231657Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Resiliency & Climate Response Advocacy committee typically meets the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events. \nMeeting Agenda \n\n[5 minutes]      General items \n[15 minutes]    Of Note: FAR/GFA definition and update\n[30 minutes]    Priority items: Actions and interests\n\nOther IRC code appendices to support like hemp? (natural building construction)\nExplore Water issues\nCollaboration with other Advocacy Tactical comm’s\n\n\n[10 minutes]     Ongoing\n[Parting mentions]     Share out any key resiliency / sustainability items \n\nView/download the full agenda here: 260115 – AIA Resilience + Climate Response – Agenda
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-climate-response-meeting-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20260107T184101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T184101Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Advocacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 of the community. \nThis committee’s monthly meetings are first Fridays\, 12-1PM. Meetings are hybrid – attend in-person at AIA Austin or via Zoom.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/housing-advocacy-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Housing Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20260112T224548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225119Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWe typically meet monthly on the second Thursday from Noon–1:00 p.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/mobility-advocacy/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Mobility Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250107T193055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T233110Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Closed Dec. 19 - Jan. 2
DESCRIPTION:We are closed for the holiday break and will return on January 5. We wish you happy holidays and look forward to another great year in 2026!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-closed-dec-19-jan-3/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251210T221630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T221630Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program Closing Party
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group & Mentorship Program\nThis year the AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee launched a new mentorship program along with NOMA to support emerging professionals as they prepare for the ARE exams. This program pairs candidates with experienced mentors who can offer guidance\, encouragement\, and resources throughout the exam process. Join us for an end of the year closing party to celebrate our hard work\, and learn more about the program and ways to get involved.\n\nRSVP please!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-mentorship-program-closing-party/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251117T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T153739Z
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture Committee Clausura
DESCRIPTION:Clausura is a celebration of everything this year has brought to light: the work\, the connections\, the challenges\, and the quiet wins that often go unseen. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on the collective energy that has shaped our committee throughout the year\, and to honor the people who continue to show up\, build\, and inspire. This gathering is about gratitude\, and reflection\, a space to take in how far we’ve come and to celebrate the community we’ve created\, together. \nAdvance RSVP is required! Location will be shared via email to registered guests on December 3.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-committee-meeting-24/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251203T145423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T145424Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - BEC: Austin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BEC: Austin at the BEC Symposium on Friday\, December 5 in lieu of their monthly meeting. \n\nBEC: Austin is an interdisciplinary organization that promotes the exchange of information on building enclosures and related science specific to the climate of Central Texas. \nInterdisciplinary: architects\, engineers\, contractors\, building owners\, consultants\, facility managers\, code officials\, educators\, manufacturers\, and those with a stake in building enclosure performance \nExchange of information: discussion\, training\, education\, outreach\, and awareness \nBuilding enclosures and related science: energy-efficiency\, moisture control\, indoor air quality\, longevity\, and durability \nBEC: Austin typically meets the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm. To receive reminders\, please sign up for the BEC mailing list here.\n2025 BEC: Austin Committee\nChair:Josh Leger\, AIA\nChair Elect: Michael Salinas\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/1386-11/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:BEC: Austin Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250107T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T151947Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin office is closed from noon on Wednesday through Friday for the Thanksgiving break. We’ll be back in the office on Monday for regular business hours. \nHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-office-closed-11/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250107T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T151947Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin office is closed from noon on Wednesday through Friday for the Thanksgiving break. We’ll be back in the office on Monday for regular business hours. \nHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-office-closed-11/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250613T144529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152543Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here! \n\nHYBRID; 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM \nThe 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 and professional groups\, promotes programs that teach and inform professionals and the public about the design and development of quality urban spaces and environments.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/urban-design-committee-meeting-4/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250107T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T151947Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin office is closed from noon on Wednesday through Friday for the Thanksgiving break. We’ll be back in the office on Monday for regular business hours. \nHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-office-closed-11/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250612T145639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T175044Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group & Mentorship Program\nThe AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee is excited to launch a new mentorship program along with NOMA to support emerging professionals as they prepare for the ARE exams. This program pairs candidates with experienced mentors who can offer guidance\, encouragement\, and resources throughout the exam process. Whether you’re studying for your exams or interested in mentoring others\, sign up here. \n\nThe Mentorship Program meets (virtually) biweekly\, as a compliment to the in person ARE 5.0 Study Group that meets weekly during the same time at the AIA Austin office 801 W 12th street. Please reach out to Rajan Karmacharya (rajan@arniko.academy) for questions and inquiries.\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-2-2/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251103T204931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T200137Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable: Resliency and Climate Response
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable: Resiliency and Climate Action\n \n\nShaded (and Compact and Connected): Building up Austin’s Green Infrastructure\n\nJoin us to learn about the current street tree focus on green infrastructure in Austin. We’ll take a glimpse at the Functional Green program with Matt Hollon from the Watershed Protection Department\, before diving into the current efforts of the Green Infrastructure Working Group (following a Council-approved 2024 Resolution) and their resulting Recommended Roadmap\, presented by Michelle Marx from Transportation and Public Works. \n\n\nWe’ll leave ample time for discussion and exchange of your ideas!\n\n1 LU Pending\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-advocacy-roundtable-resliency-and-climate-response/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251030T153623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T153834Z
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SUMMARY:COTE Monthly Meeting: Cooling Our Environment
DESCRIPTION:COTE – Committee on the Environment – presents\nKalpana Sutaria\nCooling our Environment\nJoin us at AIA Austin – 801 west 12th st\nNovember 6th @ 5:30 \nTopics \n\nWhy is it critical to cool our environment?\nHow does it affect professionals in the Building industry?\nAn architects vision for combating global warming\nBuildings’ impact on our environment\nEnergy use in modern buildings\nLighting and cooling systems\nWhat have we learned?\nPassive design strategies\nUnderstanding other sectors of our Economy\nRemoving carbon from our process\nCreating will and advocacy\n\nNo RSVP required! \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cote-monthly-meeting-cooling-our-environment/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251104T191527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T151620Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - BEC: Austin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BEC: Austin Committee won’t meet this month. The BEC: Austin board will meet to plan for the BEC Symposium. Please join us December 5th in Austin for that event! Learn more and register for the BEC Symposium \n\nBEC: Austin is an interdisciplinary organization that promotes the exchange of information on building enclosures and related science specific to the climate of Central Texas. \nInterdisciplinary: architects\, engineers\, contractors\, building owners\, consultants\, facility managers\, code officials\, educators\, manufacturers\, and those with a stake in building enclosure performance \nExchange of information: discussion\, training\, education\, outreach\, and awareness \nBuilding enclosures and related science: energy-efficiency\, moisture control\, indoor air quality\, longevity\, and durability \nBEC: Austin typically meets the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm. To receive reminders\, please sign up for the BEC mailing list here.\n2025 BEC: Austin Committee\nChair:Josh Leger\, AIA\nChair Elect: Michael Salinas\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/1386-10/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:BEC: Austin Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250612T145639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T175044Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group & Mentorship Program\nThe AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee is excited to launch a new mentorship program along with NOMA to support emerging professionals as they prepare for the ARE exams. This program pairs candidates with experienced mentors who can offer guidance\, encouragement\, and resources throughout the exam process. Whether you’re studying for your exams or interested in mentoring others\, sign up here. \n\nThe Mentorship Program meets (virtually) biweekly\, as a compliment to the in person ARE 5.0 Study Group that meets weekly during the same time at the AIA Austin office 801 W 12th street. Please reach out to Rajan Karmacharya (rajan@arniko.academy) for questions and inquiries.\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-2-2/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251013T154817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155039Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable: What's Next for Austin's Streets?
DESCRIPTION: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 Connect to iconic streets like Congress Avenue and a new Green Infrastructure toolkit. We’ll also take a deeper dive into ongoing advocacy around I-35\, including deck parks (cap & stitch)\, pedestrian improvements along frontage roads\, and stitches connecting the Cherrywood and Hancock neighborhoods. \n  \nPanelists: \n\nJim Walker – Director of Sustainability at UT Austin\, Chair of the Cherrywood Neighborhood Association\nJana McCann\, FAIA – CEO of McCann Adams Studio\nMichael Hsu\, AIA – Chair of the AIA Austin Mobility Advocacy Committee\n\n1.5 LU HSW RSVP HERE
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/1939/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Mobility Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250107T201456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T201456Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who attended our Homes Tour this past weekend; AIA Austin office is closed today. We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday for regular business hours.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aia-austin-office-closed-10/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250613T144529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152543Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here! \n\nHYBRID; 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM \nThe 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 and professional groups\, promotes programs that teach and inform professionals and the public about the design and development of quality urban spaces and environments.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/urban-design-committee-meeting-4/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251021T140559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T140609Z
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SUMMARY:*Cancelled* ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group \nAIA Austin hosts a weekly self study group meet up at the AIA Austin building on Tuesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm for the ARE 5.0 exams. Please reach out to Michael Peterson ( Michael.Peterson@HossleyLPS.com ) and Michael Koernig ( mkoernig2@gmail.com ) for questions and inquiries.\n\nEvery other week our study group is complemented by a (virtual) Mentorship meeting 6pm – 7pm. Interested in signing up as a mentor or mentee? Fill out the survey here. Please reach out to Rajan Karmacharya (rajan@arniko.academy) for questions about the Mentorship Program. \n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-4/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251021T140200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T140212Z
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SUMMARY:*Cancelled* ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group & Mentorship Program\nThe AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee is excited to launch a new mentorship program along with NOMA to support emerging professionals as they prepare for the ARE exams. This program pairs candidates with experienced mentors who can offer guidance\, encouragement\, and resources throughout the exam process. Whether you’re studying for your exams or interested in mentoring others\, sign up here. \n\nThe Mentorship Program meets (virtually) biweekly\, as a compliment to the in person ARE 5.0 Study Group that meets weekly during the same time at the AIA Austin office 801 W 12th street. Please reach out to Rajan Karmacharya (rajan@arniko.academy) for questions and inquiries.\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-mentorship-program/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20251007T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T143727Z
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture Perspectivas '25 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Embracing dynamic diversity and innovation in the AEC industry\, Perspectivas is a professional community program that showcases the work of Latinx professionals in AEC across the state. This event highlights the rich diversity and immense talent within our community. \nRSVP here!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-perspectivas-25/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250612T145639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T175044Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group & Mentorship Program\nThe AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee is excited to launch a new mentorship program along with NOMA to support emerging professionals as they prepare for the ARE exams. This program pairs candidates with experienced mentors who can offer guidance\, encouragement\, and resources throughout the exam process. Whether you’re studying for your exams or interested in mentoring others\, sign up here. \n\nThe Mentorship Program meets (virtually) biweekly\, as a compliment to the in person ARE 5.0 Study Group that meets weekly during the same time at the AIA Austin office 801 W 12th street. Please reach out to Rajan Karmacharya (rajan@arniko.academy) for questions and inquiries.\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out \nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-2-2/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250925T191732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T191803Z
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SUMMARY:COTE Monthly Meeting - Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive
DESCRIPTION:Come join Austin Energy’s Stephanie Perrone and Heidi Kasper to discuss the newly implemented Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive. \nAustin Energy Passive Building Incentive \nAustin 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 from Phius. Research shows that Phius projects are more durable and resilient\, reduce energy loads\, improve indoor air quality and produce quieter environments. These benefits come from a tighter building envelope and more rigorous design strategies.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cote-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T000320
CREATED:20250909T181138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T180130Z
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SUMMARY:BEC Austin x COTE x CA: Cedar Park Public Library Tour
DESCRIPTION:BEC Austin x COTE x Commercial Architecture:\nCedar Park Public Library Tour\nWednesday October 1st\n4:30-6:00pm\n1.5 LU \nJoin us for a guided tour of a newly completed Cedar Park Public Library\, led by the architects\, designers\, & envelope engineers responsible for its design and delivery. Members of the team from Lake Flato & Acton Partners will share insights into the design process and highlight the integration of architectural\, structural\, and mechanical systems. The session will also focus on the building envelope\, with discussion of detailing\, field execution\, and the commissioning process. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge\, applicable to future design work in our field. An offsite happy hour sponsored by Stego will follow. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Register Here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/bec-austin-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:BEC: Austin Committee,Committee on the Environment Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="BEC%3A Austin":MAILTO:julia@aiaaustin.org
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