AIA Dallas

ARE Success Teams Virtual Information Session
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Are you eligible to take the ARE? Would you benefit from support in a structured and focused environment? Be a part of the ARE Success Teams program!
Success Teams applications open Monday, November 3, 2025, and are due by Friday, January 9, 2026. A virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
This program will kick off on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Bark + Build Awards Ceremony
2026-01-15 08:00 - 10:30 | TEXO Association, 11101 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75229, United States
Let’s Celebrate!
Bark + Build 2025 Competition invites team members, their families or significant others, sponsors, jurors, and the leadership of the presenting organizations for networking, viewing submitted projects, and announcement of the award winners.
Breakfast and drinks will be served.
Support and follow us on Instagram! #dallasbarknbuild

Architecture on Tap: Crossing Borders
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States

AIA Dallas Committee Fair
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
CHANGE IN DATE: Due to the continuous cold temperatures, hazardous road conditions, and school closing for Tuesday, January 27, the Committee Fair has been rescheduled again for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Have you always wanted to volunteer, be involved in a committee, or learn more about an AIA Dallas network but haven’t known where to start? Join us for our committee fair and meet current committee chairs and members. You will have an opportunity to learn how you can get involved in any of our 20+ committees and networks. We can help you find the perfect fit based on your interests, expertise, and goals. We have a place for you!
After a short introduction presentation looking back on 2025 and ahead to what’s in store for 2026, you will have the opportunity to visit with each committee you are interested in and talk to a committee representative about that particular committee’s mission and activities.
To learn more and get involved in an AIA Dallas committee or network, click the button below!

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Coffee & Conversation: Efforts to Save Dallas City Hall and the Recent Work of the Ten AIA Dallas Presidents
2026-02-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Presented by HOK-Dallas, Organized by AIA Dallas Public Policy Committee
Tuesday, February 10, 8:30 – 10:00 AM
AD EX, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150
FREE, Hybrid Event
Join AIA Dallas for an important conversation about the efforts to Save City Hall on Tuesday, February 10. In the fall, City Council began reviewing and debating whether to renovate the current City Hall or relocate city services to another location to make way for redevelopment of the site. A group of past presidents of AIA Dallas, known as the Ten Presidents, began releasing a series of white papers in defense of preserving the existing building and remaining in residence. Learn more about the potential economic and civic impact of this important decision. The panelists will represent the Ten Presidents: Duncan Fulton, FAIA; Tip Housewright, FAIA; Bob Meckfessel, FAIA; and Marcel Quimby, FAIA.
This hybrid event is free and open to the public. No registration is required to attend in person at the AD EX. To join the Zoom webinar, click the Register button to receive the link to join.

Committee on the Environment (COTE) Happy Hour
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Scout Design Studio, 155 Howell St, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Join the Committee on the Environment for a 2026 Kick Off Happy Hour hosted by Scout Design Studio, sponsored by Urban Spikes and Epic Western Cocktail Co!
The goal for this event is to create a fun and engaging start to 2026 and to reconnect with our fellow committee members. RSVP is strongly encouraged.

Create Your Own Succulent Sand Design Cube with Urban Spikes
Join Urban Spikes founder Courtney Goldberg and her design team for a hands-on botanical artistic experience. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to craft our signature succulent sand design cube—layering colorful sand into striking patterns and topping it with a beautiful cut succulent. And you’ll leave with your own custom creation.

Constructing Care
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:00 | WRA Architects, 6000 Headquarters Dr, Plano, TX, 75204
Sponsored by WRA Architects and Root Engineering, Organized by Women in Architecture Network
Wednesday, February 18, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
WRA Architects, 6000 Headquarters Dr, Plano, TX 75024
FREE, In-Person Event
Join the AIA Dallas Women in Architecture Network for a hands-on evening of creativity and care as we design and assemble baskets for women at Genisis Women’s Shelter. This will be a great opportunity to connect with others while giving back by assembling care baskets for those in need.

ADF Scholarship, Fellowship, and Grant Application Deadline - EXTENDED
2026-02-20 | TX
The Architecture and Design Foundation awards more than $60,000 annually to make college and careers in architecture accessible and bring diversity and equity to our related professions.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements of our scholarships, fellowships, and professional development grants. Opportunities are available for high school, college, and university students interested in studying architecture, as well as emerging and underrepresented professionals.
Applications for the Architecture and Design Foundation scholarship and fellowship programs opened October 11, 2025. The application deadline has been EXTENDED to Friday, February 20, 2026.

Form Follows Fitness 5K
2026-02-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75201
The Form Follows Fitness 5K, sponsored by Blackson Brick and benefiting The Architecture and Design Exchange, stands out as Dallas’ premier 5K event, highlighting the city’s iconic architecture. Experience a route through Uptown, The Arts District, West End, and the stunning skyline with award-winning architecture.
Proceeds benefit the Architecture and Design Exchange, and is presented by Blackson Brick Company, Inc. Registration includes a stylish short-sleeve dry-fit shirt, the fourth finisher medal in the Greg Brown Memorial Discover Your City series, and a not to be missed after-party at Klyde Warren Park with live music, delectable food samples, and craft brew from DFW!
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Architecture Matters | Redefining Practice in Texas: How Design Excellence Improves Daily Life
2026-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Part of the Architecture Matters Lecture Series. Presented by McLaughlin Insurance.
In Texas, “Design Excellence” is no longer just about iconic form—it is about measurably improving daily life in a state facing rapid growth, climate extremes, infrastructure stress, and social inequity. This session explores how architectural practice is evolving to meet these challenges, and how design leadership directly impacts health, safety, and welfare on a human and community scale.
This program has been approved for 1.0 LU | HSW by AIA CES. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify how Texas-specific environmental and social conditions influence health and safety outcomes in the built environment.
Evaluate design strategies that improve community welfare, resilience, and daily usability.
Apply lessons from real-world Texas projects to elevate design excellence while protecting public welfare.
Implement firm leadership strategies that directly influence cross-disciplinary collaboration and human-centered outcomes.

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EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00pm: Check-In & Networking (Drinks and lite bites provided.)
6:30pm: Program Begins
8:00pm: Program Concludes

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: Parking will be provided through Republic Center Valet. Please use the second entrance on N St Paul St and bring your blue ticket to the AD EX for validation.

Women in Architecture: Building Tour + Happy Hour
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | 23Springs, 2323 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX, 75201
Organized by Women in Architecture Network, Hosted by GFF Design
23Springs, 2323 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75201
Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
FREE Event – SOLD OUT!
The Women in Architecture Network invites you for a tour of the 23 Springs office tower in Uptown, followed by a happy hour at the recently completed Little Ruby’s.
About 23Springs
A landmark office tower in Uptown Dallas, 23Springs reclaims valuable real estate for public life—elevating workplace design while anchoring a new pedestrian-friendly urban district.
23Springs is situated in the heart of Uptown, a rapidly evolving urban district. Granite Properties tasked GFF with creating a distinctive office environment characterized by its architecture, public spaces, and pedestrian connections to the surrounding area. The response was to design a tall, elegant tower to minimize the building footprint and dedicate the remaining site to publicly accessible open space, vibrant uses, and a walkable streetscape. Parking is placed below grade to prioritize pedestrian access and maximize the activation of outdoor spaces. (source: GFF Design)
About GFF Design
GFF has been a staple of the Dallas design community for over four decades. Our journey began in the historic West End neighborhood of Downtown, and over the years, we’ve carved a memorable path through the city’s skyline. (Source: GFF Design)
About Little Ruby’s
Since 2002, Little Ruby’s has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering casual, locally sourced cuisine, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week, Ruby’s iconic menu features our signature bronte burger, taste-driven pasta, bowls and salads, and brunch classics like ricotta hotcakes. (Source: Little Ruby’s)

Hip Hop By Design Opening Reception & Gallery Lecture
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
On view at the AD EX March 3 – April 24: Hip Hop By Design explores how Hip Hop culture shapes architecture, design, and the built environment.
Hip Hop By Design: Celebrating a Decade of The Hip Hop Architecture Camp
Exhibit Reception, Monday, March 9 at 5:30 PM
Hip Hop By Design invites you to explore the impact of The Hip Hop Architecture Camp, a program that uses Hip Hop culture to introduce young people to architecture, design, and the built environment. Through student projects, professional works, and multimedia installations, the exhibition highlights how music, culture, and lived experience influence the design of cities and communities.
Learn about the influential work of Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, widely known as The Hip Hop Architect, and the program’s alumni, whose projects demonstrate how Hip Hop can function as both cultural expression and a design methodology shaping spaces, objects, and experiences.
Join us for a special Gallery Talk on Monday, March 9, for a closer look at the ideas and people behind the program. Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, will moderate a panel discussion featuring camp alumni and practitioners, who will share their experiences and the creative ways Hip Hop has informed their work in architecture and design.
Moderators: Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA & Asia Williams, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Speakers: Zena Howard, FAIA, LEED AP & Tishon Woolcock
Discover how culture, creativity, and community intersect to shape architecture and the built environment.
Schedule
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Meet & Greet
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Introduction to Hip Hop By Design with Michael Ford
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Practitioners on Hip Hop’s Influence in Design
Free Admission
This program is free to attend. Valet-parking at the AD EX is included with registration.

Cross Pollination Game Night
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Organized by AIA Dallas Networks

Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
AD EX, 325 N. Saint Paul Street, Suite 150
FREE, In Person Event
Drinks and snacks included.
Sip, socialize & strategize! You’re invited for an evening focused on connection, conversation, and community across the AIA Dallas networks.
Cross Pollination brings together our AIA Dallas Emerging Professionals, Latinos in Architecture, LGBTQIA+ Alliance, and Women in Architecture Networks for a fun and interactive evening of networking and games. This event is an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new members while building relationships across our community.

The Gala for Architecture
2026-03-26 18:00 - 23:00 | Union Station, 400 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Tuesday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Union Station
400 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202

The Architecture and Design Foundation, in collaboration with the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, proudly presents The Gala for Architecture, an elevated transformed black-tie experience set to inspire guests on Thursday evening, March 26th, 2026. Hosted at Union Station, a Dallas Beaux-Arts landmark, this event promises an unforgettable evening filled with spectacle, entertainment, and elegance.
The Gala for Architecture promises a night of captivating experiences, and unforgettable moments. Step into a world of inspiration and innovation as we celebrate the profound role that design plays in connecting communities, enhancing human engagement, and improving lives. The Gala for Architecture brings together the architects, community leaders, philanthropists, and stakeholders shaping a better future for our city.
This year, we proudly honor two extraordinary visionaries whose work continues to shape Dallas and elevate our community. Marcel Quimby, FAIA, recipient of the 2025 AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement Award, is a nationally respected preservation architect whose leadership and dedication have safeguarded the city’s most significant cultural landmarks and inspired future generations of designers. John Field Scovell, recipient of the 2026 AD EX Community Cornerstone Award, has transformed Dallas through his visionary leadership in real estate, community development, and civic engagement—creating spaces that foster connection, vitality, and belonging.
The Gala for Architecture will directly benefit The Architecture and Design Foundation and its mission to foster access to architecture and design for all. Every dollar contributed will enable educational programs, scholarships, and resources that empower Dallasites of all ages to explore and engage with the world of design. Together, we can create a legacy that will shape our city for generations to come.
For further information on sponsorships and tickets, visit our AD EX website.
Visit DallasADEX.org

Architecture on Tap: The Future of Downtown Dallas
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Presented by Blackson Brick, Hosted by the Public Policy Committee and Urban Design Committee
The next Architecture on Tap is focused on the Future of Downtown Dallas. Hear industry insights, hot predictions, and a discussion about what’s next in the heart of the city from a distinguished panel of experts including land use professional and DART board member, Patrick Kennedy, Hon. AIA Dallas, Evan Sheets, VP of Public Spaces for Downtown Dallas, Inc. and Tom Reisenbichler, AIA, Regional Director of Perkins&Will.
Complimentary parking is available, but limited, in the blue parking spaces only in the first few rows behind Craft & Growler. Paid parking (white/yellow spaces) and street parking is also available.

The 30th Annual AIA Dallas Golf Tournament
2026-04-06 | Trophy Club Country Club, 500 Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Club, TX, 76262
The 30th Annual AIA Dallas Golf Tournament is designed for fun, camaraderie, and networking. The tournament is an excellent way to increase visibility and support AIA Dallas.
Organized by the Golf Tournament Committee, Presented by Blackson Brick Co
Monday, April 6, 2026
The Trophy Club, 500 Trophy Club Dr, Roanoke, TX
Golfers of all skill-levels are invited to enjoy a round of golf in a scramble format, engage in on-course challenges, and network with industry leaders and partners. Golfers will also have a chance to win raffle prizes. Proceeds directly benefit AIA Dallas’s initiatives, including educational programs, community outreach efforts, and advocacy.
Architects and Design Professionals are invited to register individually or in teams of four (limit 2 teams per firm). Industry Partners are invited to join through sponsorship. Many sponsorship levels include player registration for two or four golfers.
Please contact with any additional Golf Tournament questions. Sarah Ziegler sziegler@aiadallas.org.

Timeline:

8:00 AM | Check-in begins for sponsors. Brunch begins for sponsors.
9:00 AM | Check-in begins for players. Brunch begins for players. Driving range open.
11:00 PM | Shotgun starts.
3:30-04:00 PM I Happy hour as players return to the clubhouse.
04:30 PM | Dinner begins, followed by the awards ceremony and raffle drawing.

EP Site Tour: Trinity High School
2026-04-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Trinity High School, 500 N Industrial Blvd Euless, TX 76039
Organized by Emerging Professionals Network
Tuesday, April 7, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Trinity High School, 500 N Industrial Blvd Euless, TX 76039
FREE, In Person Event
We invite you to join the Emerging Professionals Network for a site tour of Corgan’s project, Trinity High School in Euless, Texas on April 7th! See the inside progress of a 3,000-person arena and athletic areas as we walk with the Corgan team. Please bring your standard PPE: vest, hardhat, and closed-toe shoes. This will be worth the trip!

Firm Friday, hosted by PGAL
2026-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 | PGAL, 14135 Midway Rd Suite G-200, Addison, TX 75001
Firm Friday returns April 10!
Firm Friday’s is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes. Join us for an informal gathering and social happy hour on Friday, April 10. PGAL is opening their doors, giving you an inside look at their work and office culture.

PGAL is a national, full-service architecture, engineering, interiors, and planning firm with more than 80 years of design excellence. Founded in 1946, the firm brings a collaborative, client-centered approach to a diverse portfolio spanning aviation, civic and municipal, educational, commercial, and mixed-use projects. With multidisciplinary teams working across offices nationwide, PGAL is known for delivering thoughtful, high-performing environments shaped by strong relationships, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to design that serves communities.
In North Texas, PGAL has built a strong and growing presence through its Dallas-Fort Worth office, contributing to many of the region’s most impactful public projects. The firm is actively engaged in major aviation initiatives at DFW, including ongoing terminal expansions and operational facility efforts that help advance one of the busiest airports in the world. PGAL’s regional portfolio also reflects deep expertise across multiple project portfolios, ranging from public safety facilities, libraries, and courthouses to K-12 schools and higher education environments that support evolving learning needs and strengthen communities.
Guided by a culture of collaboration and curiosity, PGAL integrates design and technology to create resilient, forward-thinking spaces. Across Texas and beyond, the firm continues to build on its legacy of trusted partnerships and design excellence, shaping environments that respond to both current needs and future growth.

Architecture Week
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-18 | TX
AIA Dallas and the Architecture and Design Foundation are excited to share the news that April 12 – 18, 2026, has been declared Architecture Week in Dallas, Texas!
Architecture Week is a national initiative to celebrate the profession of architecture and invite everyone — especially K-12 students — to explore architecture and design. We all play key roles in educating and inspiring the next generation of architects.

LiA Happy Hour & Lotería Game Night!
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | HKS, Inc., 350 N Saint Paul St #100, Dallas, TX 75201, Dallas

Architecture Matters: Mitchell Garman Architects
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Part of the Architecture Matters Lecture Series. Presented by McLaughlin Insurance.
Kelly Mitchell, AIA and Sean Garman, AIA are Mitchell Garman Architects. Named 2020 AIA Dallas Firm of the Year, their Dallas-based studio is known for its integrated approach to architecture and interior design. Together they are shaping spaces where every detail works together to create a cohesive experience.
Founded in 2006, the firm has developed a diverse portfolio spanning hospitality, small commercial, as well as custom residential projects. Their projects balance technical rigor with a refined design sensibility, resulting in spaces that are not simply functional but warm, inviting and hopefully memorable. From celebrated neighborhood restaurants like Boulevardier and nonna, to nationally recognized sustainable buildings such as the Labron Residence, one of the state’s earliest LEED-Platinum homes.
During this lecture, Kelly and Sean will share insights from their decades of experience in design practice. The conversation will explore the firm’s commitment to craft, collaboration, and exceeding expectations. Join us to get a deeper understanding of how thoughtful design, careful detailing, and interdisciplinary thinking shape projects from concept through construction.
1.0 LU

15-Minute City: UTA Students’ Masterplan for Dallas City Hall and Downtown
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Presented by Architecture and Design Foundation and Dallas Architecture Forum, in partnership with UTA CAPPA
UTA CAPPA architecture students present a visionary masterplan for Downtown Dallas that balances preservation and growth, keeping I.M. Pei’s City Hall as a central anchor. The proposal introduces three connected districts – Entertainment, Civic & Cultural, and Residential & Education – designed to create a vibrant, walkable urban core. Join us for a presentation with students and faculty to explore their ideas for the future of Dallas.

AIA | TEXO Industry Mixer & Roundtable
2026-04-28 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
SOLD OUT!
You’re invited to join us on April 28 at KSC for an engaging Lunch & Learn, followed by drinks and networking.
Technology is accelerating the pace of design and construction, but project outcomes still depend on how well architects, VDC teams, and builders align expectations—from schematic design through field execution.
This panel workshop shares practical coordination strategies, real-world reconciliation approaches, and fabrication-informed workflows that help teams reduce rework, protect design intent, and improve constructability.
Learning Objectives

Identify the most common coordination breakdowns across SD, DD, CD, and CA, and apply phase-specific prevention tactics to reduce downstream RFIs and rework.
Describe how early modeling standards and BIM Execution Plan (BEP) decisions influence constructability, cost certainty, and schedule risk later in the project.
Evaluate structured design reconciliation methods that bridge design intent and construction reality by surfacing clashes, scope gaps, and constructability constraints before mobilization.
Apply communication practices that improve cross-disciplinary collaboration—using technology as a shared language rather than a silo—resulting in clearer coordination and decision-making.
Specify what information is most valuable for builders (tolerances, assemblies, sequencing constraints, access/clearances) and map it to the design team’s deliverable timeline.

This course is approved for 1.5 LUs.

Small Firms Roundtable: TBAE Q&A with Mike Alvarado and Steve Ramirez
2026-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Small Firms Roundtable is pleased to welcome Mike Alvarado and Steve Ramirez from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) for an open discussion on licensure, regulation, and professional practice as they relate to small firms.
Mike and Steve will provide a brief overview of TBAE’s role, followed by a moderated conversation and audience Q&A addressing topics such as licensing pathways, renewals, continuing education, business registration requirements, and enforcement processes.
This session will focus on how these regulations affect day-to-day operations, professional responsibility, and risk management within small-firm practice—and will offer an opportunity to gain clarity and ask questions directly of the officials who administer them.
Complimentary parking provided through Republic Center Valet. This program is under review by AIA CES for continuing education credits.

Firmily Feud
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Emerging Professionals Network invites you for our annual Firmily Feud! Sign up today with a team of five to go head-to-head in Firmily Feud! We’ll have a fun night of light bites and drinks, thanks to our session sponsor, Covered 6. If you’re not into competition, come join the audience for a good time and networking!
E-mail aiadallasep@gmail.com to sign up your team of five today >>
About Firmily Feud: Firmily Feud is an annual, high‑energy networking and fundraising event hosted by the Emerging Professionals (EP) Network of AIA Dallas. Modeled after the classic Family Feud game show, the event brings together teams from local architecture and design firms to compete in a fast‑paced, trivia‑style showdown focused on industry culture, workplace humor, and professional life.
Designed to foster connection and camaraderie among emerging professionals, Firmily Feud offers a fun, approachable way to engage with peers across firms and disciplines. Attendees can participate as competitors or spectators, cheering on their teams, networking with colleagues, and celebrating firm pride in a lively, social setting.
Proceeds from the event support EP programming, including professional development opportunities, mentorship initiatives, and community engagement efforts. Firmily Feud has become a favorite on the AIA Dallas calendar, combining friendly competition, community building, and support for the next generation of architects.

Firm Friday, hosted by HKS
2026-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 | HKS, Inc., 350 N Saint Paul St #100, Dallas, TX 75201, Dallas
Firm Friday’s is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes. Join us for an informal gathering and social happy hour on Friday, May 8. HKS is opening their doors, giving you an inside look at their work and office culture.
About the HKS Dallas Office:
“In 1939, Harwood K. Smith and his wife, Kate, began our practice from a small office above Highland Park Village retail center in Dallas. From that humble beginning, HKS has grown into a global firm. Our Dallas roots are deep with hundreds of projects across the Metroplex ranging from commercial to hosptiality, health to sports and education to aviation. Our work has been recognized for its outsanding design and performance. As a committed member of the greater Dallas community, we believe in giving generously through our ideas, our expertise, and our time to make this city one off the world’s best places to live.” (Read more)

Residential Design Awards, powered by CRAN Announcement Celebration
2026-05-14 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
AD EX, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX
$10 Student, $25 AIA Member, $50 General Admission
The AIA Dallas Residential Design Awards program recognizes outstanding residential projects by Dallas architects, within the defined chapter area. The purpose of the awards program is to honor the architects, clients, and consultants who work together to achieve design excellence on a range of typologies and specialties within residential design. Please join us as we announce and celebrate the recipients of our 2026 AIA Dallas Residential Design Awards, powered by CRAN!

Bark + Build Competition Kickoff
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX, 75212
AIA Dallas and TEXO Association proudly present the 12th annual Bark + Build Design/Build Competition to benefit SPCA of Texas’ Home for the Holidays event. Grab your favorite architect or contractor and team up to create one dynamic dog house or cat condo entry!

Collin County Public Health Buildings: Panel Discussion & Tour
2026-05-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Collin County Public Health Buildings, 4284 Community Ave, McKinney, TX, 75071
Collin County Public Health Buildings
Collin County is delivering a major capital improvement project at its central campus in McKinney, TX, focused on expanding public health services and supporting long‑term growth. The project includes a new four‑story, 90,000‑square‑foot County Healthcare Facility with space reserved for future expansion, a 20,000‑square‑foot Medical Examiner’s building, a 485‑space parking garage, and associated site improvements.
By relocating key healthcare and medical examiner services to the main campus, the County is creating a centralized hub for public health and safety. Supported in part by federal pandemic relief funding, the project reflects Collin County’s commitment to improving access to healthcare, strengthening community services, and preparing for the future. (Source: The Christman Company)

Design, Technology, and Delivery
The panel discussion and tour will examine three Collin County Medical Campus facilities — a 90,000 square foot healthcare building, a 20,000 square foot medical examiner building, and a multi-level structured parking garage — as case studies on early team alignment between the architect, owner, and general contractor. These projects show how early team alignment and maintaining close working relationships assist in navigating program complexity, MEP coordination, and thoughtful planning for long term growth. The panel will also emphasis construction technologies and specialty systems used on the project, with practical takeaways for both designers and builders.
Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn how early owner-architect-contractor alignment reduces scope creep, redesign, and schedule risk.
Participants will explore coordination methods for managing dense systems in healthcare environments.
Participants will understand how BIM and collaboration platforms improve decision-making and minimize RFIs and change orders.
Participants will learn to utilize flexible planning and infrastructure strategies to future-proof facilities.

This course is approved for 1.0 LU.

Event Details:

9:00–9:30 PM — Check-in, Meet & Greet Breakfast, Networking
9:30–10:30 PM — Panel Discussion
10:30–11:00 PM — Q&A
11:00–12:00 PM — Facility Tour

Please note that this is an active job site, and all participants are required to bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE), including: hard hat, eye protection, high visibility vest, and protective footwear.

Credit Carnival + Allied Expo: Historic Preservation
2026-05-21 08:00 - 18:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The AIA Dallas Credit Carnival & Allied Expo is a day of continuing education presentations, free for all AIA Dallas Members!

Historic Preservation strengthens the architecture profession by maintaining a tangible connection between past and present, reinforcing cultural identity and sense of place. It also inherently supports sustainability by conserving embodied carbon, reducing waste, and promoting adaptive reuse of existing structures.
Enjoy a full day of continuing education that challenges architects to balance innovation with stewardship to create and maintain meaningful, context-rich environments. Visit the Allied Expo over lunch, between presentations, or during the networking happy hour. The expo is a great opportunity to connect with our Allied Members, learn about the latest, and pick up some swag.
Lunch will be provided for all registered participants, as well as snacks and drinks during the Networking Happy Hour. Complimentary parking will be provided through Republic Center Valet. This event is in-person only.
Full presentation schedule will be released soon.
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Featured Presentations

Applying the ADA in Existing and Altered Buildings (1.0 HSW, Barrier-Free)
Archaeology and Preservation: An Overview of the Ongoing Alamo Master Plan (1.0 HSW)
Engineering the Challenge: Modernizing Mechanical Systems in a 19th‑Century Landmark (1.0 HSW)
Restoration & Preservation Through Investigation (1.0 HSW)
Understanding Landmark Designation*(1.0 LU)
The Art of Terra Cotta Color (1.0 HSW)
Willis Tower Renovation: Lessons in Digital Documentation* (1.0 LU)

*These courses are currently under review by AIA CES for continuing education credit.
