Diversity by Design – Design Excellence Conference Recording August 18th 2021 Of the 1,166 AIA Austin members, only 14 are black and of those only two are women. There is a clear lack of equity and diversity in our community although we believe that design is for everyone. “As makers of place and transforming … Continued
The WiA Virtual Site Tour of 1111 W. 6th Street showcases the transformation of a previously inwardly developed site and home of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) headquarters, to a two-building class A office building development focused on strong outdoor connections. In the discussions, we learn how the team worked collaboratively to find creative … Continued
The WiA Virtual Site Tour of Hotel Magdalena explores the first mass timber boutique hotel in North America, located in the heart of Austin’s South Congress neighborhood. We learn from the project team how the design for the hotel references the site’s history, while showcasing sustainable structures and construction practices.
A casual and informative discussion with our panel of super archi-moms and special guests about becoming our own best advocates in the workplace as parents and caretakers, as well as what our industry can do to retain some of its best talent: MOMS.
The WiA Virtual Site Tour of Bear Creek Elementary in Southwest Austin highlights the school’s design which offers innovative learning focused on collaboration, creativity, flexibility and outdoor learning opportunities. The discussion is around the design and construction challenges that were faced and overcome by this women led team.
A discussion among architects, urban designers, activists, and community leaders advocating for positive growth, healthy communities, and bottom-up revitalization of historically disinvested neighborhoods in Austin, sharing design and urban planning strategies for applying an equity lens to the built environment. This series provides a framework for advocacy conversations with key influencers and decision makers, raising … Continued
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View and download the The Missing Middle: 2020 AIA Austin Homes Tour Poster file here.