AIA Dallas

Historic Resources Committee Meeting
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Small Firms Roundtable Happy Hour
2025-03-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Peticolas Brewing Company, 1301 Pace St, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Join the Small Firms Roundtable Network for a lively happy hour at Peticolas Brewing Company. Designed to bring together architects from small firms to connect, collaborate, and unwind. Whether you’re a sole practitioner, part of a boutique studio, or simply looking to expand your network, this informal gathering offers the perfect setting to build community and spark new ideas among fellow small firm professionals.
Enjoy a pint and great conversation as we foster connections that strengthen the small firm community in Dallas. Let’s raise a glass to small firms and big ideas!
RSVP requested, not required.

Urban Design Committee Meeting
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Fair Park Tram Tour
2025-03-19 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.

AIA | TEXO Tech Club
2025-03-19 16:00 - 17:00

Architecture Matters: AI Talk Moderated by Phil Bernstein
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00
The Architecture Matters Series is presented by McLaughlin Insurance. This event is free for all!
Program Description:
Artificial intelligence is the next disruptive technology buffeting the practice of architecture, following close on the heels of BIM. But unlike BIM, AI seems to be everywhere, pressing upon the public, clients, collaborators, builders, and regulators as well as architects. Rather than react to every breathless article and social media post about our future robot overlords, how should architects think about these questions and formulate an intelligent response? This discussion is designed to introduce basic concepts of AI, contextualize its evolution in architecture, and analyze its implications in an effort to equip architects to think strategically about the technologically enabled future.
Learning Objectives:

Explore and evaluate the evolutionary trajectory of technology in the AECO industry through the lenses of use of tools and specific practice experience.
Identify key technological, social, economic, and business trends potentially affected by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence.
Assess and analyze the impact of technological disruption on design firms through the examination of business strategy and models
Speculate on professional and practice futures, particularly value propositions of design practice, of autonomous computation. Identify opportunities and threats.

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ALDP Session: Technology & Generative AI: Its Impact on the Future of Architecture
2025-03-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Technology is the backbone of everything we do. Everything. From the simple and mundane (e.g., word-pressing, cost accountancy, proposal preparation, reporting) to the cutting edge of design (e.g., machine learning and AI), everything we do depends upon our fluency and comfort in trafficking in multiple platforms. There is market disruption, major consolidation, rapid adoption of ever newer technologies, and continuous change management. The pace of change is breathtaking in an otherwise slow moving, inefficient AEC industry. In this segment, we discuss everything from macro-scale and micro-scale that the fully informed businessperson needs to know about technology’s overwhelming impact, today.

The Advanced Leadership Development Program is a new 10-month opportunity for senior leaders to develop the skills to navigate their elevated leadership roles in an increasingly complex environment. Focused specifically on leading a design firm, the “mini-MBA” program is an action-based learning experience focused on the skills needed in strategy development, financial management, marketing and communications, and leadership and communication styles, as well as building high-performing teams inside and outside the firm and leading through change. The program meets once a month on Friday with each session led jointly by a business expert and educator with input from a seasoned firm leader able to speak to the practice of architecture. The goal is for participants to be able to immediately implement the knowledge gained at their firm in a Capstone project shared on the final day.

Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:30

Public Policy Committee Meeting
2025-03-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

The Gala for Architecture
2025-03-25 18:00 - 23:00 | The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201, Dallas, TX, 75201
Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201

6:00 PM – VIP Happy Hour
7:00 PM – Happy Hour
8:00 PM – Dinner / Program
9:00 PM – Live Music

The Architecture and Design Foundation, in collaboration with the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, proudly presents The Gala for Architecture, an elevated transformed black-tie experience set to inspire guests on Thursday evening, January 9th, 2025. Hosted at the iconic Winspear Opera House, a symbol of architectural excellence and artistic expression, this event promises an unforgettable evening filled with spectacle, entertainment, and elegance.
Under the vision of Chairs Nunzio DeSantis, FAIA, and Marc DeSantis, AIA, The Gala for Architecture promises a night of captivating experiences. Indulge in culinary delights and bespoke beverages at each tier of the grand staircase. Savor a gourmet meal on the opera house performance stage with its breathtaking chandelier as your backdrop. Dance the night away to the exciting sounds of Emerald City! Create unforgettable moments beyond the evening’s festivities by bidding on luxurious vacation packages.
Step into a world of inspiration and innovation as we celebrate the profound role that design plays in connecting communities, enhancing human engagement, and improving lives. The Gala for Architecture brings together the architects, community leaders, philanthropists, and stakeholders shaping a better future for our city.
We will celebrate and honor 2024 AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement recipient Jeff Potter, FAIA, the AIA Dallas George Foster Harrell Award recipient, and the AD EX Community Cornerstone Award recipient. Join us in honoring these passionate individuals whose dedication and impact have left an indelible mark on the landscape of our community and profession.
The Gala for Architecture will directly benefit The Architecture and Design Foundation and its mission to foster access to architecture and design for all. Every dollar contributed will enable educational programs, scholarships, and resources that empower Dallasites of all ages to explore and engage with the world of design. Together, we can create a legacy that will shape our city for generations to come.
For further information visit our AD EX website. THE GALA FOR ARCHITECTURE \

AIA | TEXO Steering Committee Meeting
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Fellows Network Meeting
2025-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Codes & Standards Committee Meeting
2025-03-27 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.

Sketch to Success
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join us for session 2 of our napkin sketching workshop series! The workshops build on each other, but you do not need to have attended the previous session(s) to participate.
About the 4-Part Instructional Sketching and Watercolor Series
Discover the art of architectural illustration with Michael Lungren at the AD EX! This hands-on series is tailored for individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. You’ll learn freehand drawing and watercolor techniques in a supportive and encouraging environment. The series starts with two sessions focusing on pen and ink napkin sketches, followed by two workshops exploring watercolor on pen and ink.
Supplies are provided and no prior training is necessary.
About the Instructor:
Michael Lungren is vice president at Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects. He has the gift to visualize his clients’ architectural intent and transform it into a mood-provoking artistic representation.
Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday: April 29 (Watercolor), 5:30 – 7:00 PM at the AD EX
Tuesday: May 27 (Watercolor), 5:30 – 7:00 PM at the AD EX

Join us for one session or all four! While the workshops build upon each other, previous attendance is not required. Unleash your creativity and refine your sketching skills with us!
Pricing:
$20 per session // $35 for 2 sessions
Admission includes workshop materials and self-parking at the AD EX.

Home Heat Money God: Texas and Modern Architecture Panel Discussion
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 230, Dallas, TX, 75206
Presented by the Dallas Architecture Forum
Ben Koush in conversation with Amy Walton
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
Angelika Film Center, Mockingbird Station
Free and Open to the Public
AIA CES Credit Available
In the mid-twentieth century, dramatic social and political change coincided with the ascendance and evolution of architectural modernism in Texas. Between the 1930s and 1980s, a state known for cowboys and cotton fields rapidly urbanized and became a hub of global trade and a heavyweight in national politics. Relentless ambition and a strong sense of place combined to make Texans particularly receptive to modern architecture’s implication of newness, forward-looking attitude, and capacity to reinterpret historical forms in novel ways. As money and people poured in, architects and their clients used modern buildings to define themselves and the state.
Illustrated with stunning photographs by architect Ben Koush, Home, Heat, Money, God analyzes buildings in big cities and small towns by world-famous architects, Texas titans, and lesser-known designers. Architectural historian Kathryn O’Rourke describes the forces that influenced architects as they addressed basic needs—such as staying cool in a warming climate and living in up-to-date housing—and responded to a culture where houses of faith were valued, by the countervailing pressures of pluralism and homogenization, and by the sense of Texan exceptionalism. And one of the major goals of the book was to tell as many stories as possible incorporating different building types in small towns and big cities, examining the diversity, breadth, and the multiplicity of Texas architecture. Amy Walton, founder of modTEXAS, will join Ben Koush in a lively conversation about the book and its captivating topics.

Designing My Future: AD EX Spring Camp for Ages 6 to 9
2025-03-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the Architecture and Design Exchange and AIA Dallas Education Outreach Committee for this half-day camp developed by practicing architects, in partnership with K-12 and nonprofit educators. Students not only learn about career paths in architecture, design, and engineering, but also explore how to use design to become better stewards of their neighborhoods and champions for a more functional, beautiful, and equitable city. Join us for hands-on activities, inspirational guest speakers, prize giveaways, and much more!
Cost:
$50 per student – Materials, breakfast, and snacks included
Have a financial need? Scholarships available upon request. Please email info@dallasadex.org for more information.

Design Awards Committee Meeting
2025-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

LGBTQIA+ Alliance Movie Night at HKS
2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00
LGBTQIA+ Alliance Invites You to Movie Night!
Tuesday, April 1, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
HKS Office Learning Center, 350 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 100
FREE, In Person Event
Join us this Thursday, March 20 at 6:00 PM for a special screening of The Birdcage on the big screen in the HKS Learning Center! Snacks, drinks, and parking validations will be provided for all attendees.

Columns Committee: Departments Meeting
2025-04-02 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.

AIA | TEXO Tech Club
2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Design Inspirations Panel Discussion
2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 230, Dallas, TX, 75206
Presented by the Dallas Architecture Forum
Stephen Knowles, Moderator
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
Angelika Film Center, Mockingbird Station
Free and Open to the Public
AIA CES Credit Avaialble
Join The Dallas Architecture Forum for our Design Inspirations Panel which will give attendees the rare opportunity to learn about what inspires some of our area’s most talented design leaders in their creative process. The Panelists will share with our audience what life experiences, educational opportunities, and other creative disciplines inform their work. They will also share briefly about a couple of their projects. Moderated by Stephen Knowles, our Panelists will be Amy Bartell of StudioOutside; David Droese of Droese Raney architects; and Jean Liu of Jean Liu Design.

Emerging Leaders Program Session
2025-04-04 12:00 - 17:00

Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00

Build Your City!
2025-04-05 12:00 - 14:00

Architecture on Tap: Dallas Parking Reform
2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Presented by Blackson Brick, Hosted by the Public Policy Committee.
The AIA Dallas Public Policy Committee is excited to host a timely conversation about parking reform in Dallas. The off-street parking ordinance is working its way through City Plan Commission and City Council approvals, and ultimately the policy will transform how future projects are designed and built. Panelists will include CPC Chair Tony Shidid and Senior Planner Michael Wade.
Learning Objectives:

Proposed minimum parking ratios for single-family, multifamily, and other uses in Dallas.
Changes to design standards for surface parking lots.
National trends for parking reform policy.
The impact of ordinance proposals on current neighborhoods, including planned development districts.

1.0 LU | HSW

This event is free for AIA Dallas and Allied Members. $30 for General Admission. Grab a beer, make a friend, and learn something new!

Coffee + Conversation: A Discussion with the Office of Historic Preservation
2025-04-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the Public Policy Committee and Historic Resources Committee as we welcome Marcus Watson to AIA Dallas! This fall Mr. Watson was named the chief planner of Dallas’ Office of Historic Preservation. He’ll share an update on implementation plans for the recently adopted historic preservation strategy and his vision for the future of Dallas preservation policy.
This hybrid event is free and open to the public. No registration is required to attend in person at the AD EX, located at 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX.
To join the Zoom webinar, click the Register button to receive the link to join.

KRob Committee Meeting
2025-04-08 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
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00

Community Honors Committee Meeting
2025-04-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Committee on the Environment (COTE): Sustainable Building Envelopes and Bio-Based Materials
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the Committee on the Environment (COTE) at the AD EX for this micro-learning session! Parking validation is available through Republic Center Valet. If you are unable to join in person, please contact Conleigh Bauer for the zoom link.

Sustainable Building Envelopes and Bio-Based Materials: Lessons from France for Texas
This course explores innovative approaches to sustainable building envelope design, drawing from my seven years of professional experience as a licensed architect in France. With a focus on bio-based materials and energy-efficient design, participants will gain insights into how European practices can be adapted and applied to the unique challenges and opportunities of the Texas climate.
Learning Objectives

Understand the Principles of Sustainable Design in Building Envelopes: Participants will learn how to design building envelopes that improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance occupant comfort.
Explore the Potential of Bio-Based Materials in Modern Construction: Attendees will gain knowledge about the types, benefits, and challenges of using bio-based materials, such as timber, hempcrete, and straw, and their impact on sustainability.
Analyze the Relationship Between Building Envelopes and Climate Responsiveness: Participants will discover how design strategies and material selection can adapt to Texas’ climate while achieving energy efficient performance.
Evaluate the Health, Safety, and Welfare Impacts of Building Envelope Design: Attendees will learn how sustainable design and materials contribute to occupant health, environmental safety, and overall community welfare.

Apply Global Sustainable Practices Locally: Through examples from France and Europe, participants will identify transferable strategies for implementing sustainable building envelope solutions in Texas.

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