Dallas Architecture Forum Panel: North Texas and The World Cup
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 | TX

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 | TX
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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Design Awards Committee Meeting
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Firmily Feud
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Emerging Professionals Network invites you for our annual Firmily Feud! Sign up today with a team of five to go head-to-head in Firmily Feud! We’ll have a fun night of light bites and drinks, thanks to our session sponsor, Covered 6. If you’re not into competition, come join the audience for a good time and networking!
E-mail aiadallasep@gmail.com to sign up your team of five today >>
About Firmily Feud: Firmily Feud is an annual, high‑energy networking and fundraising event hosted by the Emerging Professionals (EP) Network of AIA Dallas. Modeled after the classic Family Feud game show, the event brings together teams from local architecture and design firms to compete in a fast‑paced, trivia‑style showdown focused on industry culture, workplace humor, and professional life.
Designed to foster connection and camaraderie among emerging professionals, Firmily Feud offers a fun, approachable way to engage with peers across firms and disciplines. Attendees can participate as competitors or spectators, cheering on their teams, networking with colleagues, and celebrating firm pride in a lively, social setting.
Proceeds from the event support EP programming, including professional development opportunities, mentorship initiatives, and community engagement efforts. Firmily Feud has become a favorite on the AIA Dallas calendar, combining friendly competition, community building, and support for the next generation of architects.

AIA | TEXO Steering Committee Meeting
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Columns Committee: Departments Meeting
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Education Outreach Committee Meeting
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

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

SFRT: Hand-Drying Solutions for Commercial Restrooms
2026-05-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Mesero – Preston Hollow Village, 7775 Firewall Way Suite 100, Dallas, TX, 75230, United States
*VENUE CHANGE: Mesero Preston Hollow Village – 7775 Firewall Way Suite 100, Dallas 75230*

Please RSVP to Brad Russell via email by clicking the red “RSVP” button above and using the subject line “RSVP for May 8.
The presentation will begin promptly at 12:00 PM and conclude at 1:00 PM.

Presented by Dyson.
This course will introduce the reader to air knife hand dryers and their main features and discuss how the technical components of these dryers, such as HEPA filtration, touch-free operation, and fast dry times, contribute to their hygienic performance.
This course will also discuss how air knife dryers contribute to overall sustainability by reducing energy usage, carbon emissions, operational costs, and resource use, and how to select dryers with sustainability in mind. Included will be a discussion of relevant standards and certifications and how specification of hand dryers can contribute to LEED points and other green building programs. Finally, this course will address common misperceptions about air knife hand dryers and compare their performance and sustainability with paper towels.
Learning Objectives

Explain how air knife hand dryers can reduce energy, carbon emissions, cost, and resource use.
Describe how the technological components of hand dryers reduce waste, energy use, and improve their hygiene performance.
Describe some of the common misperceptions surrounding the use of commercial hand dryers and the differences in energy consumption and waste reduction amongst hand drying solutions.
Enumerate the sustainability advantages of air knife hand dryers over paper towels and how waste reduction can conserve natural resources.
Discuss new safety guidelines for reopening restrooms in existing commercial spaces and protocols to follow for new builds; while earning multiple credit categories in green building programs such as WELL v2 and LEED v4.1, BD+C, ID+C and O+M.

1.0 LU | HSW

Firm Friday, hosted by HKS
2026-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 | HKS, Inc., 350 N Saint Paul St #100, Dallas, TX 75201, Dallas
Firm Friday’s is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes. Join us for an informal gathering and social happy hour on Friday, May 8. HKS is opening their doors, giving you an inside look at their work and office culture.
About the HKS Dallas Office:
“In 1939, Harwood K. Smith and his wife, Kate, began our practice from a small office above Highland Park Village retail center in Dallas. From that humble beginning, HKS has grown into a global firm. Our Dallas roots are deep with hundreds of projects across the Metroplex ranging from commercial to hosptiality, health to sports and education to aviation. Our work has been recognized for its outsanding design and performance. As a committed member of the greater Dallas community, we believe in giving generously through our ideas, our expertise, and our time to make this city one off the world’s best places to live.” (Read more)

Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | TX

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

KRob Committee Meeting
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Tour of Homes Committee Meeting
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Residential Design Awards, powered by CRAN Announcement Celebration
2026-05-14 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
AD EX, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX
$10 Student, $25 AIA Member, $50 General Admission
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. Please join us as we announce and celebrate the recipients of our 2026 AIA Dallas Residential Design Awards, powered by CRAN!

COTE: New Passive House Projects in North Texas
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Committee on the Environment (COTE) is a knowledge-based committee that educates and advocates for built environments that promote a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for all communities and natural environments in North Texas.

“New Passive House Projects (Finally) in North Texas”
This program explores Passive House design as a comprehensive approach to high-performance, resilient, and sustainable buildings. Participants will engage core principles—including building orientation, high-performance enclosures, airtightness, and ventilation—while examining how these strategies are applied in real-world contexts. Through regional case studies from North Texas, the course demonstrates how architects respond to climate, site, material, and construction constraints, reinforcing the value of integrated design and environmental stewardship. The program also addresses the coordination of architectural, structural, mechanical, and renewable energy systems, highlighting how interdisciplinary collaboration supports energy efficiency, occupant health, and alignment with Phius standards.
Learning Outcomes:

Participants will learn fundamental Passive House design principles in support of high‑performance, resilient, and sustainable building design.
Participants will analyze Passive House case studies from North Texas and the region by evaluating design responses to climate, site, materials, and construction constraints.
Participants will review coordination of architectural, structural, mechanical, and renewable energy systems and evaluate the effect of coordination on energy efficiency, occupant health, and Phius performance standards.
Participants will be able to articulate the architect’s role in advancing sustainable practice by connecting applied research, professional advocacy, and regulatory engagement to broader AIA priorities related to climate action, carbon reduction, and responsible resource use.

1.0 LU | HSW
Parking will be validated through Republic Center Valet.

Technology in Architectural Practice Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Bark + Build Competition Kickoff
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX, 75212
AIA Dallas and TEXO Association proudly present the 12th annual Bark + Build Design/Build Competition to benefit SPCA of Texas’ Home for the Holidays event. Grab your favorite architect or contractor and team up to create one dynamic dog house or cat condo entry!

Emerging Leaders Program Session
2026-05-15 12:00 - 17:00 | TX

Las Colinas Association Tour of Homes
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | TX
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.

Historic Resources Committee Meeting
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Urban Design Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

Fair Park Tram Tour
2026-05-20 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.

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!

Historic Preservation strengthens the architecture profession by maintaining a tangible connection between past and present, reinforcing cultural identity and sense of place. It also inherently supports sustainability by conserving embodied carbon, reducing waste, and promoting adaptive reuse of existing structures.
Enjoy a full day of continuing education that challenges architects to balance innovation with stewardship to create and maintain meaningful, context-rich environments. 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. Complimentary parking will be provided through Republic Center Valet. This event is in-person only.
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Presentation Schedule
07:45 AM – Check In & Breakfast
08:15 AM – Restoration & Preservation Through Investigation (1.0 HSW) by John Canning & Co
09:25 AM – Applying the ADA in Existing and Altered Buildings (1.0 HSW, Barrier-Free) by Abadi Accessibility
10:35 AM – Understanding Landmark Designation: Process, Criteria, and Regulations (1.0 HSW) by Quimby Preservation & Texas Historical Foundation
11:35 AM – Allied Expo & Lunch, Sponsored by Connect Structural and Marvin
01:00 PM – Archaeology and Preservation: An Overview of the Ongoing Alamo Master Plan (1.0 HSW) by Raba Kistner
02:15 PM – The Art of Terra Cotta Color (1.0 HSW) by Ludowici
03:15 PM – Happy Hour, Sponsored by Livers Bronze and Brett Hull
03:45 PM – Engineering the Challenge: Modernizing Mechanical Systems in a 19th‑Century Landmark (1.0 HSW) by Campos Engineering
05:00 PM – Willis Tower Renovation: Lessons in Digital Documentation (1.0 LU) by GPRS
