Architecture Matters: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Workshop
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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Architecture on Tap: Crossing Borders
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States

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.

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.

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

Architecture on Tap: Collaboration Across Architecture, Design, and Construction
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Presented by Blackson Brick Co., Organized by LGBTQIA+ Alliance and Women in Architecture Networks
Monday, June 1, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Craft and Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX
FREE for AIA & Allied Members, $30 General Admission
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration as we explore the relationships that shape the architecture, design, and construction industry.
At the core of every successful project is a team of diverse professionals working together across disciplines. This event brings together voices from across the industry to share insights on how collaboration happens in practice – what works, what challenges arise, and how we can build stronger, more integrated partnerships.
This event is a collaboration between the LGBTQIA+ Alliance and Women in Architecture Networks, bringing together communities committed to equity, inclusion, and connection within the industry.
The evening will feature a live Q&A panel with guest speakers representing different facets of the built environment:

Angela Cianciolo – Vice President of Work Acquisition at Rudick Construction Group [Contractor]
Briar Hannah Glenn, AIA – Partner and President at Glenn Partners [Architect]
Rome Lima-Stanley – Principal Lead Interior Designer at Avesso Studio [Interior Designer]
Daniel Stanley – Landscape Designer and Co-Owner at Avesso Studio [Certified Landscape Designer]

Come ready to engage, ask questions, and connect with others across the industry. Whether you’re an architect, designer, contractor, or simply interested in the collaborative process, this is an opportunity to learn from each other and expand your network.

Architecture on Tap: Tour of Homes
2026-08-03 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 20th 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. 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

Architecture Matters: Building in the Material World (Shipley Architects) and TxA President-Elect Visit
2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Presented by McLaughlin Insurance, FREE for AIA Dallas & Allied Members, $30 General Admission
Architecture Matters is an engaging and informative design lecture series that is free for all AIA Dallas and Northeast Texas members. Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by Dan Shipley, FAIA exploring the creativity, craftsmanship, and design thinking behind his architecture. His work is known for its inventive use of materials, attention to detail, and thoughtful response to people and place. The event will also include a visit from TxA President-elect visit, Stephi Motal, AIA.
Building in the Material World
At Shipley Architects, materials and construction drive the design. For many projects, materials and construction ARE the design. In this presentation Dan Shipley, FAIA will highlight projects that follow this philosophy, from their conception to the means and methods of their construction. Dan will also explore the design benefits of understanding fabrication processes of commonly used materials (like steel, stone, sheet metal, millwork, etc.) and anticipating actual jobsite conditions to improve both the design and usability of drawings.
Learning Objectives:

Participants will explore the benefits of understanding various material fabrication processes for both higher quality detailing and the overall design of a project.
Participants will analyze how real jobsite conditions influence the readability and usability of drawings by contractors and subcontractors during construction.
Participants will examine how workforce and budget constraints influence the outcome of a project and how to these factors could be anticipated and reflected in the construction documents.
Participants will consider the benefits of the developer-architect and the role’s potential for higher quality outcomes.

This course has been approved for 1.0 LUs by AIA CES.
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Architecture Matters: Perkins&Will
2026-09-21 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.

Architecture on Tap: Technology in Architecture Practice
2026-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States

Architecture Matters: Far+Dang
2026-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
