AIA Dallas

Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

The Dallas CECAP, City Updates, and Implementation of Resilience Strategies
2025-02-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In 2020 the Dallas City Council adopted the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP). Since that time, the City has taken great strides in accomplishing the goals within the plan. Simultaneously, the need for resilience has become a priority and steps are being worked on to improve Dallas’s resiliency as a whole. The Course will provide a baseline understanding of the Dallas CECAP, speak to updates and status of the goals within CECAP, and also discuss strategies for how we can become more resilience. Following the presentation, there will be 20 minutes for constructive conversation and discussion how attendees can implement these same Climate Action and Resiliency principals into their building projects and every day lives.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will have an understanding of the Dallas Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan and the goals within it. The course will be focused on the topics that most closely relate to the Building Industry such as designing for net-zero energy construction, reducing water consumption, and reducing energy use in existing buildings.
Attendees will have an understanding of the status of the goals within their Climate Action Plan/ They will also be informed on the outcomes of the latest study, which researched the effects of urban heat island within Micro-climates in and around the Dallas metroplex.
Attendees will have a basic understanding of designing for resilience. They will understand what a “Resilience Center” is and what aspects will need to be incorporated in order for it to be considered resilient and work for the people who may one day need to use it or shelter there.
The Panel Discussion will be focused so that attendees will be able to take the learned concepts above and translate them over to their projects as designers. They will be able take the principles within the Climate Action Plan and the principals of resiliency and to start to incorporate aspects of these into their projects.

1.0 LU | HSW

Codes & Standards Committee Meeting
2025-02-27 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
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Public Policy Committee Meeting
2025-02-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:30

ALDP Session: The Modern Leader + Owning Your Executive Influence
2025-02-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
THE MODERN LEADER
Great leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving organization. Once vision and strategy are in place, leaders must communicate, persuade and influence others to turn those plans into reality. Cooperating, collaborating and maintaining formidable team dynamics are the keys to effective leadership at all levels of the organization. In this powerful session, discussion will include one-on-one practice with a skilled facilitator and an opportunity to share authentic communication with colleagues for feedback. This is an important skill that distinguishes leaders from managers in the ability to influence others
PURPOSE, POWER & PRESENCE – OWNING YOUR EXECUTIVE INFLUENCE
There are those who, even in the toughest of circumstances, can count on themselves to not just get through it, but to rise to the top. They understand how to influence the people around them. They feel energized and purposeful. They communicate with self-awareness and authenticity. In order to lead, executive leaders will learn how to enhance and build their own executive presence – both inside the firm and outside in the community – and create impactful connections that leave a lasting impression.

Architecture and Design Foundation Scholarships, Fellowships, + Grant Deadline
2025-02-21
The Foundation awards more than $60,000 annually to make college and careers in architecture accessible and bring diversity and equity to our related professions.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements of our scholarships, fellowships, and professional development grants. Opportunities are available for high school, college, and university students interested in studying architecture, as well as emerging and underrepresented professionals.
The application period for the 2025-2026 scholarship, fellowship, and grant cycle runs from October 12, 2024 to February 21, 2025.

LGBTQIA+ Alliance Trivia Night at Sue Ellen's - CANCELED!
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:30
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Tatiana Bilbao
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:00

TxA Design Conference, Mexico City
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-23
T E X T U R A
In the vibrant expanse of Mexico City, architecture tells stories woven into its rich textures — urban, social, and material. This year, the TxA Design Conference invites you to explore these layers through Textura, focusing on architectural practices that both shape and respond to the city’s dynamic fabric.
Participants will delve into the work of leading firms such as JSA, MMX, and Productora, whose projects reflect a nuanced dialogue between tradition and modernity. Studio visits to various architectural offices will offer intimate insights into the creative processes driving the city’s architectural scene.
Mexico City, with its profound history and rapid urbanization, serves as the perfect backdrop for investigating how textures — both literal and conceptual — inform design. From the tactile quality of materials to the interplay between private and public spaces, Textura challenges us to consider architecture not merely as object, but as part of a larger, living canvas.
This event is SOLD OUT. Click here to learn more and to join the waitlist.

New Year, New You
2025-02-19 17:00 - 18:30
Join the Women in Architecture Network for our first meeting of the year. We will meet in WRA’s new office at Legacy West where you can meet new friends and catch up with old ones. A photographer will also be on site to snap a new professional headshot so you can start the year looking your best.

Fair Park Tram Tour (Canceled)
2025-02-19 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.

Urban Design Committee Meeting
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
2025-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Culinary Dropout, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd # 101, Dallas, TX 75207
Join us for the AIA Dallas Emerging Professionals Network’s first happy hour of 2025, generously sponsored by Armstrong World Industries and Hart Associates. We will be kicking off the new year with an evening of apps, drinks, and networking at Culinary Dropout in the Design District.

Historic Resources Committee Meeting
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Form Follows Fitness 5K
2025-02-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75201
The Form Follows Fitness 5K, sponsored by Blackson Brick and benefiting The Architecture and Design Exchange, stands out as Dallas’ premier 5K event, highlighting the city’s iconic architecture. Experience a route through Uptown, The Arts District, West End, and the stunning skyline with award-winning architecture.
Proceeds benefit the Architecture and Design Exchange, and is presented by Blackson Brick Company, Inc. Registration includes a stylish short-sleeve dry-fit shirt, the fourth finisher medal in the Greg Brown Memorial Discover Your City series, and a not to be missed after-party at Klyde Warren Park with live music, delectable food samples, and craft brew from DFW!
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Golf Committee Meeting
2025-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Committee on the Environment (COTE) Meeting
2025-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Community Honors Committee Meeting
2025-02-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

SFRT: Riviera Bronze Luxury Steel Windows & Doors
2025-02-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 3520 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Please RSVP to Brad Russell via email by clicking the red “RSVP” button above and using the subject line “RSVP for February 12th”
About this Course: This course is an introduction to steel windows and doors. Prerequisite Knowledge: Basic understanding of doors and windows.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will analyze why steel is used as a material for windows and doors and understand the durability of this sustainable and structural material.
Attendees will understand the benefits of using steel windows and doors including energy efficiency.
Attendees will understand how to identify different types of steel.
Attendees will learn to identify unique features of steel windows and doors that can be used in architectural designs, including maximizing daylighting.
Attendees will understand the capabilities of steel fenestration.

1.0 LU | HSW Credit

KRob Committee Meeting
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Architects Day 2025
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-12 | Texas State Captiol, 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, 78701
ADVOCATE FOR YOUR PROFESSION

Architecture Matters 2025
Join us February 11-12, 2025 in Austin for Architects Day during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. We will discuss the policy issues facing Texas architects and offer informative training for follow up meetings with your elected delegation. You will have the opportunity to speak with legislators at our Evening Reception on the 11th and meet with several legislative offices to discuss TxA legislative priorities and topics important to the industry on the 12th. This is a critical opportunity that only comes around once every two years, and we need you to advocate for architecture and architects in Texas.
Be the voice for your profession! Learn more at texasarchitects.org.

Emerging Leaders Program Session
2025-02-07 12:00 - 17:00

Emerging Leaders Program Orientation
2025-02-06 15:00 - 17:30

Education Outreach Committee Meeting
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00

Columns Committee: Departments Meeting
2025-02-05 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: Finishing the ARE (for ARE Candidates)
2025-02-04 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.

Finishing the ARE (for ARE Candidates)
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to revolutionize your ARE journey towards becoming a Registered Architect with Michael Riscica, the powerhouse behind YoungArchitect.com and the ARE Boot Camp. In this enlightening presentation, Architects in Training will dive deep into mastering the skills required for the ARE amidst the hustle of a busy professional and personal life.
What’s in Store?

Insider Knowledge: Unravel the latest updates of the ARE 5.0 exam and why they matter.
Strategies for Success: Learn how to navigate the exam landscape with Young Architect ARE strategies that have propelled over 10,000 candidates across the finish line.
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Embrace study techniques that promise higher efficiency and better outcomes.
Mindset Mastery: Shift your perspective to conquer the exam with confidence and ease.

Why You Can’t Miss This

Get motivated with secrets to keeping the drive alive.
Access the newest tools and resources for ARE preparation.
Adopt winning mindsets for unparalleled success.
Interactive Q&A: Your chance to ask Michael anything and everything about conquering the ARE.

For Whom?
This is for you, whether you’re on the verge of completing your ARE journey or just embarking on it. Gain invaluable insights to navigate your path with clarity and confidence.
About Michael Riscica
Michael is not just the Founder of Young Architect; he’s a mentor, coach, and a guiding light for the ARE community, making complex strategies simple and accessible for all since 2013.

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