Designing My Future K-12 Camps, Ages 10-13
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Designing My Future K-12 Camps are a hands-on program that introduces students ages 6–18 to the world of architecture and design. Launched in 2020 by practicing architects in collaboration with K-12 and nonprofit educators, these camps foster creative thinking, enhance problem-solving skills, and explore fundamental design principles while providing insight into careers in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Each camp is a unique experience where students engage with architectural concepts, connect with architecture students and professionals, and gain inspiration to envision a future in the field. Campers learn the basics of design thinking and apply their creativity to real-world projects. They tour downtown landmarks, visit local architecture firms, and discover the people and ideas behind the built environment. Through activities like scavenger hunts, design challenges, 3D modeling, and skyscraper-building projects, students develop skills that extend far beyond the camp itself.
Beyond technical learning, Designing My Future Camps help students build confidence in self-expression through writing, drawing, public speaking, and play. By tackling creative challenges and collaborating with peers, participants develop essential skills that will serve them in any future career. Whether experimenting with design principles or working on hands-on construction projects, students leave camp with a deeper understanding of architecture and its impact on the world around them.

Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:30

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.

Dallas Architecture Forum Panel: North Texas and The World Cup
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 230, Dallas, TX, 75206
North Texas and The World Cup
(1994 and 2026)
Panel Discussion
Free and Open to the Public
Dallas hosted part of the 1994 World Cup, which increased awareness of soccer, both in Dallas and across the US. The 1994 Cup was also one of the most financially successful World Cups in history. The games were very well-attended at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, increasing enthusiasm for soccer in the North Texas community and resulting in the formation of FC Dallas and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco.
Thirty two years later, the World Cup is coming back to North Texas. Nine matches will be played here. Much has changed in North Texas over these three decades, including major growth in population and the building of the AT&T Stadium. Join us for this informative and important Panel Discussion about North Texas and the World Cup.
Attendees will hear from Trey Yelverton, City Manager of Arlington, and Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FIFA Committee. They will discuss the planning that is being done in North Texas to welcome international teams and crowds. What lasting effects will this event have on the future of North Texas and the economy? How will the tournament affect interest in Soccer and other Sports in the community? How will the North Texas infrastructure be tested during this time and what are lessons to be learned for future growth?
AIA CES Credit Available

Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00

Circular Design-Build Students Showcase
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
UTA CAPPA students, joined by high school teachers and students, present design-build projects exploring circular economy principles through small-scale structures and installations made with reclaimed and upcycled materials. The showcase highlights sustainable, low-impact design strategies and invites visitors to a presentation on applying circular thinking from concept to construction.

GBI's Better Buildings: Data Center Seminar
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-06
GBI’s third annual Better Buildings: Data Center Seminar will bring together data center designers, owners, and operators to share innovative strategies to improve the sustainability and resilience of data centers during a time of unprecedented demand. Attendees will hear from industry leaders who are optimizing energy and water efficiency and implementing creative solutions for decarbonization. This collaborative event will feature case studies, how-tos, and plenty of networking opportunities, including an evening reception.
Tuesday, May 5: 10 AM – 4 PM: Pre-Seminar Events (Invite Only), 5 PM – 7:30 PM: Welcome Reception at The Angelika Film Center & Cafe
Wednesday, May 6: 8 AM – 5 PM: GBI’s Better Buildings Data Center Seminar at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 5 PM – 6 PM: Networking
AIA Dallas members receive a 20% discount off registration by using the code: BBDC20
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Wing + Build Student Showcase
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the AD EX for the Wing + Build Student Showcase, featuring student work developed through a hands-on program focused on design and pollinator habitats. Sponsored by Gresham Smith and in collaboration with Dallas ISD, the initiative introduces students to design thinking through small-scale, nature-based projects such as birdhouses and bee hotels.
Visitors are invited to explore student boards and built pieces, engage with the work, and vote for their favorite projects, with awards presented during the event.

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Deborah Berke
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30

Book Signing: Lionel Morrison
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX
Acclaimed Texas architect Lionel Morrison will be at the Nasher signing copies of Modernism in Context: Homes by Lionel Morrison. The book explores Morrison’s commitment to Modernism demonstrating an unwavering approach from his first project to the present.

Build Your City!
2026-05-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75201

Las Colinas Association Tour of Homes
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17
Step behind the gates and experience some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in DFW at the 2026 Las Colinas Home Tour on May 16th and 17th.
Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, a curious neighbor, or a design aficionado, this self-guided tour offers a rare glimpse inside some of the community’s most distinctive private residences. Tickets are good for May 16th and17th. You may choose to visit all homes in one day or split them between both days. Tour hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tour home addresses and a map of the tour stops will be shared with attendees before the event. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards a charity of the homeowners’ choosing. Charities include Irving Schools Foundation, Irving Cares, Many Helping Hands and University of Dallas Church of the Incarnation.
Volunteers are needed for this event. Sign up today!

Form Follows Fitness Social Run/Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Community Beer Company, 3110 Commonwealth Drive, Dallas, TX, 75247

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.

Fair Park Tram Tour
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Fair Park, 3600 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75210
Fair Park, a celebration of art, architecture, and industry, is a cultural and historic gem in the heart of Dallas. Join us for a motorized tour of the park while we fill you in on its amazing past and talk about its exciting future.
Architecturally, Fair Park is one of the world’s largest collections of Art Deco buildings with a unique design approach that Chief Architect George Dahl described as “Texanic.” Integral to the buildings and the grounds are numerous works by renowned artists that celebrate the history and achievements of Texas during the first 100 years of independence. First established for the Dallas State Fair in 1886, Fair Park was transformed in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Exposition. It is one of Dallas’ greatest cultural assets, hosting events year-round and exhibitions and serving as home to numerous cultural institutions. In 1986, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
In partnership with Fair Park First, the Dallas Architecture and Design Exchange presents hour-long lunchtime tram tours on the third Wednesday of the month at several times throughout the year. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $5 for students and seniors.
The tour begins at noon at the Parry Street entrance gate adjacent to the DART stop. Seats are limited – reserve your seat in advance.
NOTE: The duration of the tour ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours. There is some walking (1/4 of a mile or less) to allow participants to get up close to some of the artwork. Please note any mobility challenges at the time of registration so that the tour route can be adjusted to accommodate all guests.

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Jim Olson
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX, 75201

ADF Scholarship & Awards Breakfast
2026-06-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Designing My Future K-12 Camps, Ages 14-18
2026-07-09 09:00 - 2026-07-11 15:00

Designing My Future K-12 Camps, Ages 10-13
2026-07-10 09:00 - 2026-07-11 15:00
