51st Annual KRob Competition Exhibition Reception
2025-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Exhibition Reception for the 51st Annual KRob Competition, presented by HKS
Part of the Architecture Matters series, presented by McLaughlin Insurance
Monday, July 14, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
AD EX, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150
FREE, In Person Event
The Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition (KRob) has celebrated the best in architectural delineation for 51 years. A Dallas classic that has received international recognition, KRob honors hand and digital delineation by professionals and students throughout the world. Averaging over 300 entries from 25 countries in the past several years, the competition’s visibility continues to grow.
Celebrate the finalists and winners of the 51st Annual KRob Competition with us at the Exhibition Reception on July 14 at the AD EX!

Architecture on Tap: Sneak Peek of the 2025 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Presented by Blackson Brick, Hosted by the Tour of Homes Committee
The 19th Annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes is Dallas’ only citywide home tour. Each Fall, the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes features the best in residential architecture. The Tour of Homes is a self-guided tour of unique and creative residences in late October showcasing the work of our city’s talented architects. Curated by local architects, each year’s tour features groundbreaking homes in neighborhoods across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Don’t miss this exclusive meet & greet with the eight architects whose work is featured on this year’s AIA Dallas Tour of Homes: Eddie Abeyta, AIA; Laura Juarez Baggett, AIA; Sarah Harper, AIA; Wonjin Park, AIA; Fred Pena, AIA; Nandini Ramasesh, AIA; Andrew Stiglmeier, AIA; and Bentley Tibbs, AIA.
Join us at Architecture on Tap to grab a beer, make a friend, and learn something new!
This event is free for AIA Dallas and Allied Members. $30 for General Admission.

To learn more about the 2025 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes on October 25 & 26, visit hometourdallas.com for the latest updates and to purchase your tickets today!
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Architecture on Tap: A Conversation with City of Dallas Director of Planning & Development, Emily Liu
2025-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Local Public Eatery, 2323 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX, 75206, United States
Presented by Blackson Brick, Hosted by Corradi Outdoor Living Space and the Urban Design Committee
This event is free for AIA Dallas and Allied Members. $30 for General Admission.
Grab a beer, make a friend, and learn something new! Please join us for an engaging evening as Emily Liu shares key accomplishments from the first year of the City’s newly formed Planning & Development Department. She’ll also break down recently passed state laws related to land use and zoning and offer a look ahead at the department’s future goals, including a spotlight on the upcoming zoning reform. Moderated by past AIA Dallas president Peter Darby, AIA, this dynamic conversation is perfect for policy enthusiasts, community advocates, and anyone curious about the future of Dallas. You won’t want to miss it!

Architecture Research Office (ARO) and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW) on Interdisciplinary Collaboration
2025-09-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Part of the Architecture Matters Series, Presented by McLaughlin Insurance
Tuesday, September 30, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
AD EX, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150
FREE for AIA Members, FREE for Students, $10 General Admission
In-Person Event, 1.0 LU | HSW
Our current cultural moment calls on design professionals to embrace a model of collaboration that leads to stronger, more impactful projects – projects that center the needs and missions of both clients and the communities they serve. As the urgency of climate change and social inequality intensifies, architects and landscape architects are increasingly leading efforts with lasting consequences. With this responsibility comes the imperative to move beyond form-making and spectacle in favor of a team-oriented approach that connects architecture to its natural and cultural contexts in a holistic way. From this kind of deep collaboration, true resilience and sustainability can emerge.
Architecture Research Office (ARO) and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW) have partnered on projects such as the Rothko Chapel, Rice University, and the Olana State Historic Site, among others, and have developed a collaborative model that prioritizes public experience, centers cultural narratives, responds to environmental conditions, and supports the missions of cultural nonprofits. In these examples, ARO led the planning for the Rothko Chapel, and NBW for Olana. Each firm then played a key role in hiring and guiding the other as the projects progressed. This reciprocal, open-handed approach to leadership exemplifies true collaboration between architecture and landscape architecture in service of mission-driven design.

Architecture on Tap: Northeast Texas
2025-10-06 17:30 - 19:30 | True Vine Brewing Company – ON THE SQUARE, 100 N College Ave Ste 102 ​, Tyler, TX, 75702, United States
Program No. P1323: Fiberglass Fenestration in Commercial Buildings
1.0 LU | HSW
Come join us at True Vine Brewery for the inaugural Architecture on Tap event for AIA Northeast Texas. Sponsored by Pella.
Program Description:
Whether designing sustainable commercial or institutional building types, architects carefully consider the qualities and long-term advantages of fenestration materials. Windows and doors provide essential protection and architectural character to a building, and must also respond to owner-driven requirements like aesthetics, cost, performance, maintenance, and life cycle. Fiberglass composite is suitable for windows and doors in any climate or building type. More durable than aluminum or vinyl, with the thermal efficiency of wood, fiberglass composite windows are an economically competitive alternative to aluminum and vinyl windows. The multiple advantages and benefits of fiberglass composite make it a versatile fenestration choice because of its strength, durability, low maintenance, energy efficiency, and sustainable qualities, as well as its resistance to corrosion, dents, and scratches.

Reconnecting Dallas: A Hard Hat Tour of Halperin Park
2025-10-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Halperin Park, 626 S RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75203
Part of the Architecture Matters Series. Presented by McLaughlin Insurance.
Formerly known as Southern Gateway Park, Halperin Park spans I-35E between Ewing and Marsalis Avenues. The future five-acre bridge park will reconnect historic Oak Cliff and ignite environmental, economic, and community revitalization. Designed by HKS, with landscape architect SWA, Halperin Park’s first phase is expected to open in early 2026. Tour led by McCarthy.
REGISTERATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.

Architecture Matters: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Workshop
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Presented by McLaughlin Insurance, Hosted by the Emerging Professionals Network.
This event is free for AIA Dallas and Allied Members. $30 for General Admission.
Led by Shahnaz Talukder, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, this dynamic program equips architects and design professionals with actionable insights drawn from John C. Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. The session translates these high-impact principles into practical strategies that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Participants will focus on intentional and measurable personal and professional development—identifying one transformative idea, crafting a clear action plan, and committing to peer accountability. Through instructor-led guidance and brief, facilitated small-group discussions, this program is designed for professionals at all experience levels and fosters enhanced productivity, leadership growth, and a stronger team culture.
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