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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.

Photos from AIA Austin's post 05/27/2026

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Excellence winner Low Design Office () for Wolf Creek Ranch Residence!

Project 📷️: Low Design Office ()

You can find the winner videos, event photos, and night’s playlist at 🔗 link in bio 🔗

Photos from AIA Austin's post 05/26/2026

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Merit winner Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design () for Summer Camp!⁠

Project 📷️: Whit Preston ()

All winners, event photos, and videos at 💙

Photos from AIA Austin's post 05/21/2026

Congratulations to AIA Austin 2026 Design Award of Merit winner Miró Rivera Architects () for La Finca!

Project 📷️: Casey Dunn ()⁠

All winners, event photos, and videos at ❤️

Photos from AIA Austin's post 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!⁠

Each winner will be featured right here in the coming weeks.⁠

We could not have put together such a spectacular celebration without our generous sponsors:⁠

PRESENTING SPONSOR⁠
Dalgleish Construction ()⁠

PLATINUM SPONSORS⁠
Risher Martin ()
Nelson Rockwood Homes ()

HONOR AWARD UNDERWRITERS⁠
Braun & Butler
Austin Concrete Development
Koch McIntyre Construction ()
Encotech Engineering ()⁠
Rogers-O’Brien Construction ()⁠

JURY CONVERSATIONS SPONSOR⁠
TYLin ()⁠

GOLD SPONSORS⁠
Allensworth⁠
Atelier Wong Photography ()⁠
Classic Constructors ()⁠
Exclusive Windows & Doors of Austin ()⁠
Fort Structures ()⁠
Hebert Custom Homes ()⁠
Sierra Pacific ()
Intension Construction ()⁠
Thomas Printworks ()⁠

BAR SPONSORS⁠
Pilgrim Building Company ()⁠
Walter P Moore ()⁠

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❤️🥂🎉

Photos from AIA Austin's post 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

Photos from AIA Austin's post 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

Photos from AIA Austin's post 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!⁠

🏘️ 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.⁠

🏆️ 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!

🏛️ EXTENDED Through April 10: 2026 Homes Tour Submissions ⁠
5,000+ tourgoers visit every fall!

⁠⚖️ 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!

Photos from AIA Austin's post 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.⁠

📅 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:⁠

Firm Achievement Award⁠
Barley Pfeiffer Architecture⁠
Sponsored by Austin Concrete Development⁠

Heather H. McKinney, FAIA, Emerging Professional Achievement Award⁠
Molly Hubbs, AIA⁠

Associate Member of the Year Award⁠
Arlene Ellwood, Assoc. AIA⁠
Sponsored by Rogers-O'Brien Construction

Alan Yamato Taniguchi, FAIA,Award for Public Architecture⁠
David Carroll, AIA⁠
Sponsored by Koch McIntyre Constructione⁠

John V. Nyfeler, FAIA, Community Service Award⁠
AIA Austin LGBTQIA+ Alliance ⁠

Community Vision Award⁠
The SAFE Alliance⁠
Sponsored by Encotech

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. ⁠

DETAILS: https://aiaaustin.org/programs/design-awards/, including a handy dropdown to view recipients from previous years, like this incredible set from 2023. ⁠

Awards are kept under embargo until they're announced live at the Design Awards Celebration on May 13, 2026. We'll see you there!

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