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The Birmingham Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional membership organization of 350 architects and graduate architects.

The Birmingham Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) represents the Birmingham area’s more than 350 licensed architects, graduate architects and affiliates. The Birmingham Chapter includes; Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties. Our chapter was chartered in January 1965. For almost 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create a more valuable, healthy, secure and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. As architects together, we give voice to our shared values in order to shape our neighborhoods. AIA members strive to make the world a better place for everyone to live, work and play.

10/21/2026

2026 Design Awards Feature⁠
Wald Park by ⁠
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The Wald Park Improvement project reimagines the city of Vestavia Hills longest standing public park, as a cohesive, multi-generational destination that balances recreation, ecology, and civic identity. Anchored along the primary vehicular artery in the city, the park presents a welcoming and expanded outdoor space, transforming a previously fragmented site into an integrated network of indoor and outdoor experiences.⁠
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The design organizes the park through clear circulation and visual connections, linking athletic fields, walking trails, playgrounds, and gathering spaces into a unified whole. ⁠
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Material selections and form draw inspiration from existing city structures, adapted to pavilion architypes with familiar character that reflect the city’s architectural identity.⁠
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Learn more here: bit.ly/wald-park⁠
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📸: Nicholas McGinn, Noel Chang-Roberts &

10/19/2026

Secure your spot today to explore the future home of MBA Engineers!🏢

Led by the project design team, discover the rehabilitation of this historic industrial building!

🗓️Join us on November 5th from 4:30-6:00 PM
🖋️1 HSW
📍112 14th St S
RSVP with the link in bio!

10/16/2026

2026 Design Awards Feature⁠
Cedar Ridge at Kirkwood by the River by
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The Kirkwood by the River campus serves as the location for the Cedar Ridge Cottage community, and its natural setting offers a unique combination of wooded hillside landscape coupled with a convenient suburban location.

As such, the design of the cottages echoes traditional mountain communities in the southeast, incorporating natural exterior finishes, such as stone and cedar, as well as views to the extraordinary landscape through screened porches, included on each model. Kirkwood by the River, a senior living community in Birmingham, Alabama, offers three cottage styles for independent living situated on land adjacent to the Cahaba River.

The cottages are a new typology for the Kirkwood campus, and the design process incorporated significant feedback from focus groups organized by the owner and the marketing team.

Each of the model types is designed to support gracious, independent living: floor plans feature open living spaces and wider circulation paths for accessibility, including zero-step entries at grade and at the enclosed garages. Age-friendly fixtures and finishes enhance the resident experience by increasing usability and independence, all while reflecting the mountain home aesthetic established by the original Kirkwood campus.
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Learn more here: bit.ly/cedar-ridge-at-kirkwood
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📸: Laurey Glenn

10/15/2026

Fright Night at Top Golf!🎃⁠
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Join AIA Birmingham's Emerging Professionals for a spooky good time filled with networking and friendly competition!👻⁠
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📅Wednesday, October 28⁠
🕔️5-7 PM⁠
📍Topgolf Birmingham ⁠
Architects & Associates Only⁠
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Enjoy free food and drinks, brought to you by Bell & McCoy Lighting and Controls & Current ⁠
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RSVP to [email protected]

10/14/2026

Get ready for AIA Birmingham’s Member + Sponsor Trade Show!✨

A fun time to celebrate our members & sponsors, network and opportunities to win some incredible prizes!

📅 Friday, November 13th
🕚 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍Alabama Power Old Auditorium (1200 6th Ave N, 3rd Floor)
🎟️ Memebers: Free | Non-Members: $50

RSVP at aiabham.org/shop by November 11th
Exhibitor forms are due to no later than October 30th
We can’t wait to see you there!

10/13/2026

Platinum + Pop-Up: Built to Adapt: The Wadewood Building🏢⁠
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Join MBA Engineers and AIA Birmingham on November 5th for an interactive site visit of the future home of MBA Engineers! ⁠
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Explore one of Birmingham's historic industrial buildings and the approach to preserving its character while adapting it for a new use. ⁠
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🕟️4:30 - 6:00 PM⁠
📍112 14th St S⁠
🖊️1 HSW (Pending)⁠
Scan the QR code above or click the link in bio to RSVP!

10/12/2026

We want to take a second to congratulate our AIA Birmingham members who were recognized at the AIA Alabama Conference for their outstanding achievements and for representing design excellence in the profession.🏆

Celia Gannaway, AIA- Young Architect Award
Will Hall, Associate AIA- Emerging Professional Award
Jamie Aycock, AIA- Gold Medal of Honor
Rob Walker, AIA- Gold Medal of Honor

Congratulations on all these well earned awards!👏

10/09/2026

2026 Design Awards Feature⁠
Smith Lake Glass and Stone House by Barrett Architecture Studio

The design concept for this home maximizes glazing for views to the lake and anchors the interior spaces around a central stone wall.

The glass is floor to ceiling on the upper level and extends continuously from one corner of the house to the other – only broken by the intersecting stone wall. The stone wall is pierced by openings whenever passageways or views are needed. The wall greets visitors alongside the entry door and travels through the public spaces of the house.

The interior finishes are simple and elegant, while allowing the drama of the lake to unfold around almost every space in the house.

Learn more here: bit.ly/smith_lake_house
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📸: Art Meripol Photography

10/08/2026

Get ready for AMA Lighting's Platinum + Pop-Up on Tuesday, October 20th!💡⁠
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You don't want to miss this discussion on how AI is transforming lighting design to create healthier buildings!⁠
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🕚️11:00 AM - 1:00 PM⁠
📍109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd S⁠
🖊️1 HSW | Lunch Provided⁠
Be sure to rsvp by Friday, October 16th to [email protected]!

10/02/2026

2026 Design Awards Feature⁠
Northeast Community YMCA by ⁠
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Since 1965, the Northeast Community YMCA has been an integral part of the Roebuck community. Once a thriving Birmingham, Alabama suburb centered on family-oriented activities, the area has experienced increasing challenges related to violent crime and economic hardship.⁠
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To address these issues, a new community center was developed to restore opportunity and hope. The project revitalizes the aging recreation facility while creating a campus through meaningful partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, Christ Health Center, and Impact Family Counseling.⁠
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The reimagined YMCA now serves as a comprehensive community resource center. It provides a pathway to homeownership through 22 new single-family homes, access to world-class healthcare for low-to-moderate income earners, and on-site family counseling services. Expanded spaces and an interior classroom addition support academic and enrichment programs for youth and teens and activities for seniors while bringing age-appropriate playgrounds to the community.⁠
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Learn more here: bit.ly/Northeast-YMCA⁠
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📸: Emily Bumgardner & WatsonBruhn Builders

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109 Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard S
Birmingham, AL
35233

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(205) 322-4386

Website

http://www.aiabham.org/, http://www.aiaalabama.org/, http://www.aia.org/, https://aiabham.org/2026/06/29/2026-design-awa

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