Architecture and Design Exchange

05/27/2026

This week, visit us for the final opportunity to view the "Circular Design-Build Student Showcase"! Created in partnership with UTA and with support from the EPA, this exhibition highlights innovative work by UTA CAPPA students and high school participants exploring circular economy principles through installations built from reclaimed and upcycled materials. The showcase offers a compelling look at how thoughtful, low-impact design can help shape a more sustainable future for Dallas. Learn more >> https://www.dallasadex.org/uta-cappa-students-envision-the-future-of-dallas/

05/01/2026

TOMORROW! Circular Design-Build UTA Student Showcase
Saturday, May 2 | 12–2 PM | Architecture and Design Foundation, Dallas | Free

UTA CAPPA students present circular economy design-build projects using reclaimed materials in a student showcase hosted with AD EX.

Register today: https://ow.ly/twhH50YTw8A

05/01/2026

Hosted at Community Beer Company, we are kicking off our social runs on Saturday, May 16! These run/walks are a celebration of fitness and architecture is a perfect blend of fun, fitness and community giving as they support AD EX. They will also get you in shape for the Form Follows Fitness 5K. https://www.formfollowsfitness.com/social-runs

04/29/2026

Over the past two weeks, we hosted our 2026 Spring “Designing My Future” K–12 Camps. This year, campers got hands-on exploring design thinking for clients and building clay models. Their creativity and enthusiasm were truly inspiring.

We always aim to spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and bring ideas to life. We’re excited to share a few highlights from the camps and extend a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, staff members, and sponsors who help make each camp such a memorable experience.

We also have some exciting news brewing for our upcoming summer camp sessions, and registration will be opening shortly. In the meantime, mark your calendars:

Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11 – Ages 14–18
Thursday, July 9 – Friday, July 10 – Ages 10–13
Saturday, July 25 – Ages 6–9

We hope to see you all soon! Learn more here: https://www.dallasadex.org/education/ad-ex-camp-series/

04/28/2026

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for the Wing + Build Student Showcase, featuring student work developed through a hands-on program focused on design and pollinator habitats. Sponsored by Gresham Smith and in collaboration with Dallas ISD, the initiative introduces students to design thinking through small-scale, nature-based projects such as birdhouses and bee hotels.

Explore student boards and built pieces, engage with the work, and vote for your favorite projects, with awards presented during the event. https://ow.ly/fw1M50YR74c

04/27/2026

Last month at the fifth annual Gala for Architecture, we honored AIA Dallas Lifetime Award recipient Marcel Quimby, FAIA, and the AD EX Community Cornerstone Award winner John F. Scovell who have both made a transformative impact on Dallas and North Texas.

Together, we raised over $100,000 to support our mission of fostering access to architecture and design for all.

The Gala funds the Foundation’s year-round public programs and exhibitions promoting the value of architecture to residents and visitors; scholarships and fellowships for the next generation of architects in North Texas; and projects exemplifying how design can positively impact our everyday life. We want to thank everyone who joined us that evening for their generous support.

04/27/2026

Exciting events happening this week, including The CityLab Summit this Wednesday and Thursday. The City Lab Summit invites students, teachers, families, and business professionals to engage in a discussion about our city and the places where we live, learn, work, and play.

The 2026 CityLab Sustainability Summit begins next week.

Join leaders in sports, sustainability, architecture and education as Dallas prepares for the 2026 World Cup.

Seats and sponsorship opportunities remain available.
📅 Wednesday, April 29 at the Latino Cultural Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
📅 Thursday, April 30 at the CityLab High School from 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

⚽ Register for the Summit: bit.ly/2026CityLabSummitRegister
⚽ Sponsor the Summit: bit.ly/2026CityLabSummitSponsor
⚽ Learn more about the Summit: bit.ly/2026CityLabSummit

04/24/2026

The second of two collaborations we are hosting with UTA this Spring - you don't want to miss "Circular Design-Build Student Showcase." On Saturday, May 2 at noon, we are showcasing UTA student and high school student work exploring circular economy principles through small-scale structures and installations created from recycled and upcycled materials, highlighting sustainable and low-impact design strategies. Read more here: https://www.dallasadex.org/uta-cappa-students-envision-the-future-of-dallas/

04/23/2026

Meet one of our four 2026 Art of Architecture jurors, Bob Bullis, FAIA, Director of Hospitality/Highrise Design at JHP Architecture/Urban Design. With thirty-five years of place-making experience featuring a diverse design portfolio—including mid/high-rise hospitality, residential of all densities, and urban mixed-use developments—Bob’s expertise is in creating destinations that are market-driven development solutions. His projects are dynamic, visionary, unique to the place, and informed by the client's DNA.

In addition to his design work and leadership, Bob is committed to giving back to the profession. He has a long history of professional leadership, including multiple AIA Dallas Board of Director and committee positions, serving as the 2015 President of AIA Dallas, and providing ongoing support to the Texas Society of Architects. Rounding out his professional accomplishments, he is an award-winning watercolorist and an adjunct professor at UTA’s School of Architecture.

04/22/2026

Meet one of our four 2026 Art of Architecture jurors, Lisa Casey, ASLA, Hon. AIA Dallas. Lisa Casey, a professional landscape architect, has experience bringing complex projects into reality for mixed use projects and park systems. She focuses on design that brings wholeness to people and places, emphasizing placemaking and children’s outdoor environments in civic and mixed-use spaces. Her creative inspiration starts with the existing context, client collaboration, and extensive travel and sketching experience.

She has lived and traveled in Europe and explored much of the US with a sketchbook in hand. She has also participated in ASLA’s annual sketch crawls in Boston, Denver, Chicago, and New Orleans. Her curiosity provides a wellspring of references and knowledge that supports creative solutions tailored to each individual site. Lisa received the Kay Tiller Chapter Service Award in 2016 for her work with the state ASLA chapter and the Outstanding Service Aware in 2018 for her work with national ASLA.