Meetings, conferences, and other upcoming architecture events in the state.
COVID-19 has changed the world for the foreseeable future. Join TxA President-Elect Audrey Maxwell, AIA, as she engages with a panel of architecture small firm leaders to discuss their best practices on remote work, HR and IT policies during shelter-in-place, their short-term industry insight, and other concerns. We look forward to their perspectives on what small firms should anticipate now and in the coming months of 2020. The webinar will conclude with a time for questions and answers.
More InformationJoin Becky Walker, Government Relations Director for the Texas Society of Architects, and Kathy Grant, Principal of the Kathy Grant Group, for an informative and interactive discussion regarding the state of Government Affairs during these uncertain times. This webinar, the third in our COVID-19 series, will touch on legislative issues as well as the state's response to the pandemic.
More InformationThe AIAH Small Firm Roundtable invites you to a 2-day virtual conference, May 28-29, on business best practices in this new economy. The conference will educate and inform architects on tools and strategies to navigate the current global crisis and anticipate the new normal beyond. Register for one day or both. Conference topics and speakers are developing.
More Information(Austin, Texas) — Join AIA Austin’s “Jury Conversations” webinar on May 28 to meet the industry professionals selected to judge this year’s AIA Austin Design Awards competition. This is a first-time virtual event and rare chance for the public to interact directly with this esteemed group of professionals from across the country. Register here to join the conversation as the jurors share their work, design philosophies, and answer audience questions.
More InformationTxA Studio Awards recognize real or theoretical projects that demonstrate excellence in design. Real or theoretical projects that go beyond the boundaries of architecture to address current critical issues are encouraged. Submissions from students and practitioners are judged on equal footing, and projects of all types are considered together.
More InformationAIA Austin’s second Design Talks event of 2020 will feature acclaimed architect, author, and public speaker, Lance Hosey, FAIA, principal, design director, and co-director of sustainable design at Gensler. The talk will be hosted as a Zoom event due to safety requirements related to COVID-19. Hosey will discuss “Redesigning Design”—the idea that design is key to adapting to new challenges society and industry are presented with in this threshold moment.
More InformationThe Texas Society of Architects conducts an annual Honor Awards program recognizing exceptional members, firms, individuals, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture, the built environment, and quality of life in Texas. Our 2020 Call for Nominations is now open. The nomination deadline has been extended to Wednesday, June 24.
More InformationTest your wits and knowledge against your colleagues while making a meaningful contribution to your profession. Teams of 4-6 will compete for prizes in various trivia categories. A $20/participant contribution to TAC paid at the event gains entry and three raffle tickets. Light food and drinks are provided. Lodge 88 has a BYOB policy (one bottle per person limit) — wine and spirits of 750ml or larger allowed as lon as not pre mixed.
More InformationStudying for your A.R.E. doesn't have to be a drag! Join us for a team-based ARE event. Bring your study buddies down to our virtual "pub" and get your team to the top of the leaderboard by the end of the night! We'll assign teams, so no worries if you join alone. For this session, questions will be pulled from Project Management.
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