AIA Dallas

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Nader Tehrani
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 230, Dallas, TX, 75206

Education Outreach Committee Meeting
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00

Design Awards Committee Happy Hour
2025-11-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Hi everyone! Please join us for a happy hour at AD EX on Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30pm to celebrate a great year and announce the committee leadership for 2026! Drinks, appetizers, and complimentary self parking will be provided. Please see self parking information below –
ARRIVING
To access self-parking, proceed south on N Saint Paul, turn into the first parking entrance immediately before the Republic Center front entrance facing N St Paul Street, NOT the valet parking entrance. There will be a sign that says, “Tenant Only.”
If the barrier does not open, use the button to “call support” and let them know you have arrived for an AIA Dallas event. Park your car in any space on the 4th, 5th, or 6th floor that is NOT marked “Reserved”.
When you arrive at AD EX, you will receive a validation sticker that will be used when you exit.
LEAVING
There are only two elevators that will take you back to the parking garage. In the Republic Center lobby, go to the bank of elevators closest to the security desk and use the buttons closest to the security desk to call the elevator.
Once you are back in your car, follow the signs for the exit. At the kiosk, scan the validation side of your ticket, then the face of the ticket, and the gate will open. If you have a problem, press “call support”.

AIA | TEXO Tech Club
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00

Columns Committee: Departments Meeting
2025-11-05 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.

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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Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00

LGBTQIA+ and Latinos in Architecture: TxA Conference Happy Hour
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Manhattan Project Beer Company, 2215 Sulphur St. Dallas, TX 75208

TxA 86th Annual Conference + Design Expo
2025-10-30 - 2025-11-01

Public Policy Committee Meeting
2025-10-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

URBAN MORPHOSIS: Reimagining Cities through Adaptation
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
2025 Regional & Urban Design Knowledge Community (RUDC) Symposium
$245 (full registration); $95 (students); $25 / tour (a la carte)
The RUDC Symposium is a packed, fast-paced two-day event. Day 1 is a series of speakers addressing our 2025 theme: URBAN MORPHOSIS: Reimagining Cities through Adaptation. Day 2 builds on the discussions from Day 1 with a series of morning tours for attendees to select based on their interests, followed by an afternoon of speakers focused on Dallas-specific urban design challenges and solutions.
Cities are reinventing themselves in real time. Post-pandemic work patterns, generative AI economies, accelerating climate disaster impact events, and a nationwide affordability crisis are disrupting and, at the same time, opening new pathways to a more resilient urban future. The 2025 RUDC Symposium asks: What design, policy, and financial innovations can turn today’s volatility and challenges in cities into a durable and sustainable urban form for the future?
​Up to 11 continuing education credits (AIA / ASLA / AICP) available across both days of programming. Continuing education credits are under review and approval is pending.

AIA Dallas Tour of Homes
2025-10-25 10:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00
An architecturally curated tour of homes, beautifully designed.
The 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.
Event Details
Tour of Homes Hours of Operation are 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26.
The Tour is an “open house” format and guests are invited to visit the homes on the tour at their convenience during our hours of operation. Homes on the tour will be announced in August, 2025, and home addresses will be provided to ticketholders a maximum of two weeks prior to the event date.

To learn more about the 2025 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes on October 25 & 26, visit hometourdallas.com for the latest updates!
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Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30

AIA Dallas Tour of Homes Premiere Party - SOLD OUT!
2025-10-23 18:30 - 21:00
Kick-off the annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes at our annual Premiere Party!
The Premiere Party location is at a home exclusive to the Party and not on the weekend Tour of Homes. Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live music, meet-and-greets with the tour architects, and more. This event is organzied by ModernLuxury Interiors Texas, and sponsored by Western Window Systems.
You must purchase a VIP Pass to attend the Tour of Homes Premiere Party. VIP Passes include admission to the Tour of Homes weekend on October 25 & 26, 2025.
Premiere Party
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Winsted Drive Residence // Bentley Tibbs Architect
The client envisioned a ranch-style home within the city—one that captured the spirit of a Texas ranch compound while responding to its in-town context. The resulting residence reads as a collection of buildings, unified by a simple, regionally grounded material palette of Texas stone, metal, and wood. Designed to integrate with the natural landscape, the home rambles through mature trees and follows the site’s natural topography. A central aspect of the design is the client’s deep devotion to their dogs, and a portion of the home is dedicated for training, grooming, and kenneling. Large interior spaces flow into an expansive backyard. By merging the layered structure of a ranch with the amenities of urban living, the home achieves a unique balance of regional identity, personal expression, and thoughtful design.
Architect: Bentley Tibbs, AIA
General Contractor: Herman Darden
Landscape Architect: Paper Kites Studio
Interior Design: Nancy Leib
Structural Engineer: The Reedy Group
Completed: 2024
Square Footage: 7,660 sq ft
Photography: Robert Tsai Photography & Charles Davis Smith, FAIA

Codes & Standards Committee Meeting
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The AIA Dallas Codes & Standards Committee meets monthly at the AD EX. Parking validation, drinks, and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your lunch. If you cannot join us in person, please email Conleigh Bauer for the zoom link.

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Christine Ten Eyck
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 230, Dallas, TX, 75206

AIA | TEXO Tech Club
2025-10-22 15:30 - 18:00 | Bluebeam Inc., 3232 McKinney Ave., One McKinney, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75204
Bluebeam Tech Club Session – October 22, 2025 | 3:30 PM

Join us for the inaugural Tech Club forum, a bi-weekly gathering dedicated to professionals in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry. Hosted by AIA Dallas- TEXO, this forum invites everyone to engage in open conversations about the evolving role of technology in our field.
Many architectural, engineering, and construction firms have already invested in Bluebeam, yet the software’s full potential often goes untapped. In reality, we are only scratching the surface of what it can do.
Through our Tech Club sessions, we’ve identified a key industry need: simple, effective collaboration between disciplines. This session will explore how Bluebeam can bridge that gap—providing practical, impactful solutions to improve workflows and communication across the AEC industry.
James Chambers and his colleagues will host this session at the Bluebeam office in Dallas, guiding us through strategies, features, and best practices that unlock the software’s true capabilities.

AIA | TEXO Steering Committee Meeting
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

13th Annual BEC BBQ
2025-10-21 16:00 - 19:00 | RTC Restoration & Glass, Inc., 1433 Crescent Drive, Carrolton, TX, 75006, United States
Please join the Building Enclosure Council for our annual barbecue gathering and open discussions on trends, challenges, and recent experiences.

Great Food! Brisket | Ribs | Sausage | Chicken | Portobello Mushrooms | Sides & Dessert
Great Drinks! Full Open Bar | Beer | Frozen Margaritas
Great Time! Visit with industry friends and meet new people!
Doors open at 4:00 PM. Food is served at 6:00 PM.

Please RSVP to Ligia Clark at ligia@rtcrg.com
Sponsored by RTC Restoration & Glass

Historic Resources Committee Meeting
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Coffee + Conversation: The Future of DART
2025-10-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Please join AIA Dallas for a timely conversation about the future of DART on Tuesday, October 21 at 8:30am at the AD EX. DART Board Vice-Chairman Randall Bryant and Board Member Anthony Ricciardelli will share what’s next for the agency as it addresses the challenges and opportunities for regional transit — from budget and sales tax contributions to ridership, safety, and transit-oriented development. This is sure to be a lively and informative discussion!
No registration is required to attend in person at the AD EX. To join the Zoom webinar, click the Register button to receive the link to join.

Travel Fellowship Presentation & Gallery Reception
2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join AD EX to hear from 2024 Swank Traveling Fellow Kael Fineout, who will share discoveries from his travels in Italy.
Kael explores the historic plastering technique scagliola, a hallmark of Baroque and Rococo architecture. During his intensive study in Italy, he investigated its materials, techniques, and applications—from altars and columns to decorative wall panels—capturing both its artistic beauty and technical complexity. His project seeks to preserve this nearly lost craft through an open-source guide, combining historical background, step-by-step instructions, and high-quality photographs to make the knowledge widely accessible.

Urban Design Committee Meeting
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

KRob Committee Meeting
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

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

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!

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.

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
