AIA Austin

AIA Austin American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter architects at the national, state, and local levels, including American architects working in foreign locales.

The American Institute of Architects is composed of some 300 component organizations (Chapters) across the country and around the world to serve the needs of U.S. AIA Austin is a professional association incorporated as an IRS 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation operating under the laws of the state of Texas in 1957. Prior to that time, it operated as the Central Texas Chapter from the early 1910's.

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Excellence winner Low Design Office () for Wolf Creek Ranch Residence...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Excellence winner Low Design Office () for Wolf Creek Ranch Residence!
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Project 📷️: Low Design Office ()
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You can find the winner videos, event photos, and night’s playlist at 🔗 link in bio 🔗

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Merit winner Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design () for...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Merit winner Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design () for Summer Camp!⁠
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Project 📷️: Whit Preston ()
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All winners, event photos, and videos at 💙

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Merit winner Miró Rivera Architects () for La Finca!⁠Project 📷️: Case...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Merit winner Miró Rivera Architects () for La Finca!
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Project 📷️: Casey Dunn ()⁠
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All winners, event photos, and videos at ❤️

The 2026 Design Awards winners have been announced, and the juror videos are posted! Check our for the winners, videos...
05/18/2026

The 2026 Design Awards winners have been announced, and the juror videos are posted! Check our for the winners, videos, pix, and more!⁠
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Each winner will be featured right here in the coming weeks.⁠
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We could not have put together such a spectacular celebration without our generous sponsors:⁠
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PRESENTING SPONSOR⁠
Dalgleish Construction ()⁠
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PLATINUM SPONSORS⁠
Risher Martin ()
Nelson Rockwood Homes ()
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HONOR AWARD UNDERWRITERS⁠
Braun & Butler
Austin Concrete Development
Koch McIntyre Construction ()
Encotech Engineering ()⁠
Rogers-O’Brien Construction ()⁠
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JURY CONVERSATIONS SPONSOR⁠
TYLin ()⁠
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GOLD SPONSORS⁠
Allensworth⁠
Atelier Wong Photography ()⁠
Classic Constructors ()⁠
Exclusive Windows & Doors of Austin ()⁠
Fort Structures ()⁠
Hebert Custom Homes ()⁠
Sierra Pacific ()
Intension Construction ()⁠
Thomas Printworks ()⁠
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BAR SPONSORS⁠
Pilgrim Building Company ()⁠
Walter P Moore ()⁠
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Final set of entries for the 2026 Design Awards! We’ve featured all 104 entries leading up to the event — join us tomorr...
05/12/2026

Final set of entries for the 2026 Design Awards! We’ve featured all 104 entries leading up to the event — join us tomorrow Wednesday, May 13 at to see who won! Tix are $35-40 but will go up to $55+ day-of (tomorrow), so get yours today! Link in bio for tix or bit.ly/4sNEgbb

IN TWO DAYS: The 2026 Design Awards! Find out if your faves won at our Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 13, 6:00-9:0...
05/11/2026

IN TWO DAYS: The 2026 Design Awards! Find out if your faves won at our Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 13, 6:00-9:00pm at . Link in bio for tix or bit.ly/4sNEgbb

April: An Advocacy Roundtable, attend the Honor Awards Celebration Brunch, Homes Tour submissions deadline is extended, ...
04/07/2026

April: An Advocacy Roundtable, attend the Honor Awards Celebration Brunch, Homes Tour submissions deadline is extended, and join our conversation with the 2026 Design Awards Jurors — a fun month ahead!⁠
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🏘️ Thursday, April 9: Advocacy Roundtable—Citywide & Downtown Density Bonus Updates⁠
Presented by AIA Austin's Housing Advocacy & Affordability Committee, this discussion will explore Austin’s density bonus programs in exchange for community benefits like affordable housing and public space.⁠
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🏆️ Friday, April 10: 2026 Honor Awards Celebration Brunch⁠
For 30 years, AIA Austin’s Honor Awards program has been honoring the people and organizations who contribute to shaping an equitable, human-centric, resilient, accessible, and beautiful Austin. Join us to celebrate the 2026 Honor Awards recipients!
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🏛️ EXTENDED Through April 10: 2026 Homes Tour Submissions ⁠
5,000+ tourgoers visit every fall!
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⁠⚖️ Thursday, April 16: Jury Conversations
As part of the AIA Austin 2026 Design Awards program, Jury Conversations is a live presentation with our Design Awards jurors, moderated by a special guest. Register today!

👀calendar.aiaaustin.org for event info/RSVP⁠!

The 2026 Honor Awards have been chosen, and you're invited to celebrate with us! Here's a preview from last year's incre...
03/19/2026

The 2026 Honor Awards have been chosen, and you're invited to celebrate with us! Here's a preview from last year's incredible event.⁠
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📅 Friday, April 10⁠
🕙️ 10:00am-12:00pm⁠
📍Indeed Tower, 200 West 6th⁠
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/aia-austin-honor-awards-brunch-2026/tickets

⁠THE WINNERS ARE:⁠
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Firm Achievement Award⁠
Barley Pfeiffer Architecture⁠
Sponsored by Austin Concrete Development⁠
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Heather H. McKinney, FAIA, Emerging Professional Achievement Award⁠
Molly Hubbs, AIA⁠
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Associate Member of the Year Award⁠
Arlene Ellwood, Assoc. AIA⁠
Sponsored by Rogers-O'Brien Construction
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Alan Yamato Taniguchi, FAIA,Award for Public Architecture⁠
David Carroll, AIA⁠
Sponsored by Koch McIntyre Constructione⁠
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John V. Nyfeler, FAIA, Community Service Award⁠
AIA Austin LGBTQIA+ Alliance ⁠
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Community Vision Award⁠
The SAFE Alliance⁠
Sponsored by Encotech
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Interested in sponsoring? Contact [email protected]!

03/12/2026

Last call for discounted Design Awards submissions! Tomorrow, March 12 is the last day for $50 off each submission. Entries close on March 26. ⁠
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DETAILS: https://aiaaustin.org/programs/design-awards/, including a handy dropdown to view recipients from previous years, like this incredible set from 2023. ⁠
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Awards are kept under embargo until they're announced live at the Design Awards Celebration on May 13, 2026. We'll see you there!

March: Get your Design Awards and Homes Tour submissions in, attend a Principals Breakfast, plus Advocacy Roundtable -- ...
03/04/2026

March: Get your Design Awards and Homes Tour submissions in, attend a Principals Breakfast, plus Advocacy Roundtable -- join us!⁠i⁠
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⁉️Monday, March 9: Homes Tour Architects Q&A⁠
This meeting is a time for interested residential architects to come and ask questions about the Homes Tour, the submission and selection process, and how it all works!⁠
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🏘️Monday, March 23: Advocacy Roundtable--Housing Code Changes⁠
Presented by AIA Austin's Housing Advocacy & Affordability Committee, this discussion will explore changes to IRC, HOME, and more.⁠
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✨️Wednesday, March 25: Principals Breakfast with Playhou.se⁠ Animation
Exclusively for architecture firm principals, this edition features Richie Gelles, an architectural communications consultant for over 15 years that works with the world’s leading architects and designers, translating their groundbreaking designs into visually engaging, story-driven presentations.⁠
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🏆️ Through March 26: 2026 Design Awards Submissions⁠
Submit through March 26...with $50 off through March 12! Categories are wide open: commercial, institutional, urban design, interiors, and more. ⁠
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🏛️Through April 4: 2026 Homes Tour Submissions ⁠
5,000+ tourgoers visit every year! ⁠
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👀https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/ for event info/RSVP⁠i

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