AIA Dallas

Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TX

Build Your City! at Finch Park in McKinney
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Finch Park, 301 Standifer Street, McKinney, TX, 75069
Join AD EX in Finch Park to experience architecture hands-on and “Build Your City” from the ground up at the Love McKinney Event. You’ll be given your own plot of “land” to build on. What kind of building will you design and create? What materials will you use? How does it fit into your neighborhood? As you construct buildings, parks, and bridges, you’ll learn how a city comes together and what makes them great.
This free come and go activity is fun for all ages. Stay for a minute or a while!

Pride in Oak Lawn
2025-09-21 | TX

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!

Public Policy Committee Meeting
2025-09-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Working in a Multi-Firm Office
2025-09-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Architecture Collective, 10440 E. Northwest Hwy, Suite 301, Dallas, Texas, 75238
Join the Small Firms Roundtable Network on Tuesday, September 23 for a panel discussion, happy hour, and tour of The Architecture Collective space! Don’t miss this opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with other small firm owners and leaders. Hosted by The Architecture Collective. Sponsored by McLaughlin Insurance.

AIA | TEXO Steering Committee Meeting
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

AIA | TEXO Tech Club
2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | TX

Fellows Network Meeting
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

You've Got 5 Minutes: Express Yourself!
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | TX
Sponsored by Pella, Organized by Women in Architecture Network
Wednesday, September 24, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Pella Windows and Doors of Dallas, 135 Payne Street
FREE, In-Person Event

You’ve Got 5 Minutes! is a dynamic showcase celebrating the creativity of women in architecture and design—both built and unbuilt. Six women have been selected to present their work, each given just five minutes to share their project/design.
Join the Women in Architecture Network (WiA) at Pella’s Showroom on September 24 for an inspiring evening highlighting the incredible impact women are making within the AIA Dallas community and the architecture profession. Enjoy dinner and drinks, courtesy of Pella, as we celebrate connection, leadership, and progress.

NCTCOG Amendments to the 2024 IBC
2025-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Hosted by the AIA Dallas Codes & Standards Committee, Sponsored by Turner Construction
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, established to assist in regional planning. NCTCOG’s Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (RCCC) and its five advisory boards conducted multiple meetings to review the latest editions of the model codes and develop regional amendments. NCTCOG encourages jurisdictions in North Central Texas to adopt the following model construction codes along with their respective regional amendments as expeditiously as their local code adoption process will allow.
This program will review the 2024 Final Recommended Regional Amendments for the building code approved for distribution by Executive Board at their March 27, 2025 meeting.
Lunch will be provided for registered participants, as well as complimentary parking through Republic Center Valet. Please bring your blue ticket with you to the AD EX for validation.
OUR SPEAKER: Warren D. Bonisch, P.E., Principal, Fire Protection Engineer, WJE

REGISTER HERE >> NCTCOG Amendments to the 2024 IBC – Tickets

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Executive Board, on the recommendation of the Regional Codes Coordinating Committee and its Advisory Boards, endorsed the most recent regional amendments to several of the 2024 International Codes. With a goal of regional code uniformity, the Executive Board is encouraging jurisdictions in the 16 county area of NCTCOG to adopt the 2024 International Codes and Regional Amendments. This event will review the major recommended amendments to the 2024 International Building Code.

Learning Objectives

Understand the intent in the adoption of and amendments to the 2024 IBC by NCTCOG.
Differentiate between the Option A and Option B aspect of the amendments as it relates to the definition of high-rise buildings and how more restrictive provisions have been added to high rise buildings.
Review the complete rewrite of IBC Section 915, Carbon Monoxide to be more in line with the proposed 2027 IBC draft text.
Review and understand the amendments by NCTCOG to Ch. 30, elevators, which clarifies IBC text and includes more restrictive provisions than those published by IBC.

1.0 LU | HSW

Bark & Build - Happy Hour
2025-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | TEXO Association, 11101 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75229, United States
Hey dog & cat lovers!
Come unwind with your fellow teammates or for those who are interested in learning more about Bark and Build at our Bark and Build Happy Hour! Enjoy drinks, snacks, games, and great company. Bring a toy to donate to the SPCA—and if you’ve got a furry friend who loves to mingle, they’re welcome too! See you there!

Firm Fridays, hosted by GFF
2025-09-26 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Friday, September 26, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
GFF, 3030 Nowitzki Way, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75219
FREE, In-Person Event
Firm Friday’s is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes. Join us for an informal gathering and social happy hour on Friday, September 26. GFF is opening their doors, giving you an inside look at their work and office culture.

Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | TX

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.

Columns Committee: Departments Meeting
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Columns committee meets monthly to discuss upcoming pieces and publications. If you are interested in contributing to Columns, please contact Conleigh Bauer at cbauer@aiadallas.org.

Education Outreach Committee Meeting
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Tin District Artists’ Studio Tours and Happy Hour at Modern Brick Haus
2025-10-04 13:00 - 17:00 | TX
Tin District Artists’ Studio Tours, Organized by LGBTQIA+ Alliance
Saturday, October 4, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Tin District, 707 Fabrication St Dallas, TX 75212
FREE, In Person Event
Happy Hour: 3:30 – 5:00 PM at Modern Brick Haus, 2506 Sylvan Ave, Dallas, TX 75212
This event will be a walking tour showcasing some of the many professional artists who have studios in the Tin District. The tour will include walking to various buildings where artists have studios, meeting with the artists, seeing their latest work, and learning about their process. Our tour will end with a Happy Hour at Modern Brick Haus, a local brick studio focusing on brick builds suitable for your wall or living room. At Modern Brick Haus participants will be able to mingle, chat, and get hands on with some of their brick designs.
Accessibility Note: This event involves a walking tour through the Tin District, which may include uneven terrain, steps, and extended periods of standing or walking between studio locations. We recommend participants wear comfortable clothing and footwear and bring water to stay hydrated. If you have specific accessibility needs, please feel free to reach out in advance so we can do our best to accommodate.

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.

Design Awards Committee Meeting
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Tour of Homes Committee Meeting
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Rosanna Hu & Lyndon Neri
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 230, Dallas, TX, 75206

Community Honors Committee Meeting
2025-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Golf Committee Meeting
2025-10-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

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 + Design College Fair
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The annual Architecture and Design College Fair offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to meet with architects, design professionals, professors, and representatives or alumni from colleges and universities offering a degree in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, or related fields.
The College Fair equips students with the knowledge and tools to pursue a design career. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, this event is FREE for students and parents!

10th Annual Sporting Clay Classic
2025-10-14 10:00 - 18:30 | Elm Fork Shooting Sports, 10751 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX, 76220
AIA Dallas and the Latinos in Architecture Network invite you to
The 10th Annual Sporting Clay Classic, presented by Campos Engineering at Elm Fork Shooting Sports.
Proceeds from this event will fund the Latinos in Architecture Scholarship, which supports and encourages economically disadvantaged graduating seniors of Hispanic descent who are pursuing a higher education or a career in architecture or design.
All players must submit a waiver to play. We hope you enjoy a day of fun, food, and target practice!
Volunteers are also needed for this event! Sign up to volunteer >>

Timeline
11:00 AM – Registration Opens & Lunch Available
12:15 PM – Safety Briefing (Mandatory for All Participants)
12:30 PM – Shoot Begins
4:30 PM – Shoot Concludes / Dinner Served
5:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Top Score Announcements
