WiA Coffee & Convo // August 2026

Meet up with AIA Austin WiA for ☕️ Coffee & Convo ☕️ with special guest: AIA Austin Advocacy Commission! Looking to casually build your Austin design community network? Curious about architectural advocacy in Austin and how designers can show up for the city? Let’s talk about it over some coffee. Thursday, August 13 at 8:00-10:00am … Continued

WiA Coffee & Convo // April 2026

Meet up with AIA Austin WiA for ☕️ Coffee & Convo ☕️ with special guest: AIA Austin Advocacy Commission! Join us at community garden for our second Coffee & Convo morning happy hour of the year. Looking to casually build your Austin design community network? Curious about architectural advocacy in Austin and how designers can show … Continued

WiA Book Club 01 // Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People more than They Expect by Will Guidara

Join Us for the return of AIA Austin WiA’s Book Club! 📖 AIA Austin WiA’s first read of the year will be Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People more than They Expect by Will Guidara is a book about transforming ordinary service into extraordinary experiences by anticipating and exceeding customer expectations, applicable to … Continued

Advocacy Update – Feb. 2026

AIA Austin Advocacy Update – 2/2/26 The monthly Advocacy Update summarizes the advocacy efforts of AIA Austin, led by the Advocacy Commission and its three Tactical Committees. The Advocacy Commission coordinates systematic efforts to promote our expertise and identify audiences, venues, and mediums to advance the values of our organization. To get involved, please join … Continued

LiA T-Shirt

Support the work of Latinos in Architecture (LiA) with the purchase of this t-shirt. Proceeds from every purchase go directly toward supporting our mission: uplifting Latinx designers, expanding access to mentorship, and creating programming that reflects the diversity and richness of our community. Every shirt helps us continue building a stronger, more connected design community … Continued

Homes Tour FAQ

What are the Tour hours? The homes are open from 10am to 6pm on both days (Saturday and Sunday). The Tour is rain or shine. How do I check in/get my wristband? Go to the first home you’d like to visit and check in at the registration table; you will receive your wristband. No need … Continued

LiA Perspectivas ’25- Call for Entries!

The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) Committee at AIA Austin is excited to announce the return of the Perspectivas ’25 Exhibition! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll be highlighting the incredible talent and diverse perspectives of Latinx architects, designers, creatives, and students across Texas.The exhibition will culminate in a special event on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, where we … Continued

Las Piñatas 2025

Presented by AIA Austin’s Latinos in Architecture (LiA) Our annual Las Piñatas Exhibition is an inspiring initiative driven by AIA Austin’s Latinos in Architecture. Las Piñatas is an annual event that exhibits large scale piñata installations for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center’s (MACC) Dia de los Muertos Festival. This showcase serves as … Continued

WiA + EP Happy Hour “Lessons I wish I Knew” // McKinney York Architects

Kick off the Fall with WiA + Emerging Professionals! Join us for a joint happy hour filled with mentorship, connection, and knowledge-sharing title “Lessons I wish I knew” Wednesday Oct 1st 5:30-7:30pm at McKinney York Architects Address: 1301 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702   Register now