AIA Dallas

Architecture Matters: Mitchell Garman Architects
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Coffee & Conversation
2026-04-21 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-06-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-08-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

AIA | TEXO Industry Mixer & Roundtable
2026-04-28 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
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 LU. continuing education credits by AIA CES.

Small Firms Roundtable: TBAE Q&A with Mike Alvarado
2026-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Residential Design Awards, powered by CRAN
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
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.

To learn more about the 2026 AIA Dallas Residential Design Awards, powered by CRAN, visit aiadallasdesignawards.com for the latest updates!
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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. continuing education credits by AIA CES.

Event Details:

9:00–9:30 PM — Check-in, Meet & Greet, 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!
The AIA Dallas Credit Carnival & Allied Expo is a full day of continuing education presentations! 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. Full presentation schedule will be released soon. This event is in-person only.
Parking will be validated through Republic Center Valet.

Bark + Build Competition Virtual Information Meeting
2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual

AIA Dallas Office Closed
2026-05-25, 2026-07-03, 2026-09-07 | TX

Architecture on Tap: LGBTQIA+ Alliance + Women in Architecture Networks
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | To be determined

Bark + Build Competition Kickoff
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX, 75212

52nd KRob Awards Live Broadcast
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition (KRob) has celebrated the best in architectural delineation for 52 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. The Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition is the most senior architectural drawing competition currently in operation anywhere in the world.
Tune in to watch the KRob Awards broadcasted live from Corgan on Friday, June 26, at 12:00 pm CDT (6:00 pm GMT)!

Architecture on Tap: Tour of Homes
2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States

Northeast Texas Credit Carnival
2026-08-07 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Emerging Leaders Program: Project Presentation & Graduation Reception
2026-08-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Architecture Matters: Shipley Architects
2026-08-17 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.

Fellows Dinner
2026-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | TX

11th Annual Sporting Clay Classic
2026-09-01 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 11th Annual Sporting Clay Classic, 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.

EMPOWERING Conference 2026
2026-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
AIA Dallas is proud to present the Tenth Annual EMPOWERING Conference—a dynamic collaboration between our Women in Architecture, Latinos in Architecture, and Emerging Professionals Networks. Guided by our mission to transform the world around us, this conference is dedicated to equipping attendees with essential tools and knowledge to drive positive change through Design, Practice, and Leadership. We invite you to engage with our outstanding lineup of speakers, each a trailblazer making a meaningful impact in our communities.

2026 AIA Dallas Design Awards Announcement Celebration
2026-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

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

AIA | TEXO Industry Roundtable
2026-09-22 15:00 - 17:00 | TX

Architecture + Design College Fair
2026-09-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

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

AIA | TEXO Economic Forum
2026-10-06 | TX

Bark + Build Competition Happy Hour
2026-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
