Upcoming events
AIA Fort Worth are involved in various events and talks throughout the year, from social to academic. Please see the calendar or below for further information.
Past events can be found further down the page.
Entry Forms Due: 2026 Design Awards
EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN AWARDS & STUDIO AWARDS
The AIA Fort Worth Excellence in Architecture Design Awards and Studio Awards recognizes outstanding work by our membership. All entries will be evaluated for design excellence regardless of size, budget or project type.
2026 JURY
Reza Azard | Projectiles | Paris, FR
Heather Rowell, AIA | HR Design Dept | Houston, TX
Fernando Brave, FAIA | Brave Architecture | Houston, TX
DATES:
October 19th by 5:00pm: Entry forms and fees are due. Email completed entry form to Design Awards Committee Chair, Jamie Wallace at jamie.wallace@gff.com and copy aiafw@aiafortworth.org
October 26th by 5:00pm: Digital presentations, data sheets, credit sheets are due. Submit digital requirements via Dropbox with this link. This method is preferred. If you need to submit via a different method, please contact AIA Fort Worth at aiafw@aiafortworth.org.
November 13 at 6:00pm - Design Awards announcement at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and lecture. The event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP here!
Acme Brick Sporting Clay Classic & BBQ Cook Off
Join us for the 21st Annual UTA/AIA Fort Worth Acme Brick Sporting Clay Classic & BBQ Cook Off! Architects, consultants, contractors and other design and construction-related individuals form teams to compete for bragging rights and “Top Gun” honors in a collaborative and festive atmosphere.
The event has funded multiple UTA scholarship endowments and provided annual stipends to UTA’s AIA Student Chapter, Tarrant County College's Scholarship fund, and AIA FW 's Student Design Award scholarships.
TIME: 12:00pm Registration, 1:00pm start (volunteers should arrive by 11:00am)
FORMAT: 5 person team (team name is required for groups of 5)
COST: $750 per team, $160 individual shooter
ONLY 20 TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED (sign up early, this event will sell out!)
***Shooters are responsible for supplying their own shotgun shells. A minimum of 100 shells are required per shooter to complete the course, however extra shells will be needed if mulligans are purchased.
Lunch will be available during registration, BBQ Cook Off voting and dinner will be held after the tournament.
BECOME A SPONSOR!!
This event is an excellent way to increase visibility, networking, and camaraderie among architects, specifiers, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, engineers and consultants. Sponsorships benefit the AIAFW scholarship programs.
GOLD SPONSOR: $2500
Major recognition for your company/firm on special banners and signs, along with other recognitions specific for this level of sponsorship! Each gold sponsor will receive 1 free team of 5, a table for displaying company literature, signage at the event, and their logo in the AIAFW social media posts.
SILVER SPONSOR: $1750
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY! This sponsorship includes recognition on banners and signs. You will receive 1 free shooter, and your logo in AIAFW social media posts
STATION SPONSOR: $800
This sponsorship includes signage at your station, recognition at the event Awards Ceremony, and their logo in AIAFW social media posts. Stations Sponsors may elect to man their designated Station and provide promotional items to distribute to the shooters. Those choosing to have a representative at their station must arrive and be set up 30 minutes prior to start. *A designated station will be given each Station Sponsor, and any chairs or tables needed must be provided by the Sponsor. A sponsor representative may announce raffle prices at the awards ceremony following the tournament
BRONZE SPONSOR: $650
You can choose to be included as a Beverage, Beer, Water, Trophy & Awards, Prize Gun, or Signage Sponsor. Sponsors at this level will receive signage at the event, recognition at the event Awards Ceremony and a listing in AIAFW social media posts.
PRIZE SPONSOR
We welcome special prizes which you wish to donate, or items with your logo, to be placed in a general drawing to be held during the Awards Ceremony.
student design exhibit at Arts Goggle
We invite all students in the Fort Worth area to submit work to our “A House For…” Exhibit! at the 2026 Fort Worth Arts Goggle
Box City at Arts Goggle
Box City booth at Arts Goggle!
Hosted by AIA Fort Worth’s K-12 Outreach Committee, Box City is a fun hands-on activity where kids design and build their own miniature buildings using provided materials. Once complete, their creations are placed on a scaled site plan to form a collaborative, miniature city. Guided by architects and designers, this come-and-go event encourages creativity, teamwork, and introduces basic concepts of architecture, urban planning, and community design in an engaging way.
We will be in the Magnolia Make Believe section of the festival from 3pm-6:30pm.
Presentations DUE: 2026 Design Award
EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN AWARDS & STUDIO AWARDS
The AIA Fort Worth Excellence in Architecture Design Awards and Studio Awards recognizes outstanding work by our membership. All entries will be evaluated for design excellence regardless of size, budget or project type.
See submission details guidelines here!
2026 JURY
Reza Azard | Projectiles | Paris, FR
Heather Rowell, AIA | HR Design Dept | Houston, TX
Fernando Brave, FAIA | Brave Architecture | Houston, TX
DATES:
October 26th by 5:00pm: Digital presentations, data sheets, credit sheets are due. Submit digital requirements via Dropbox with this link. This method is preferred. If you need to submit via a different method, please contact AIA Fort Worth at aiafw@aiafortworth.org.
November 13 at 6:00pm - Design Awards announcement at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and lecture. The event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP Here!
FW Latinos in Architecture Happy Hour at ch_studio
Join us for an evening of connection, community, and conversation at our Latinos in Architecture Happy Hour at ch_studio, design studio of FW LiA chair Dennis Chiessa, AIA. . Whether you’re a student, emerging professional, or seasoned practitioner, this casual networking event is an opportunity to meet peers, share experiences, and build relationships that strengthen our profession.
Come grab a drink, make new connections, and celebrate the contributions Latino and Latina designers make to our built environment. All are welcome, including allies and supporters of diversity, equity, and inclusion in architecture.
Lunch & Learn: An Introduction to Passive House with David Komet (1HSW)
Title: An Introduction to Passive House
Continuing education credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW
Lunch provided
Location:
Parkhill Fort Worth - Frost Tower
640 Taylor St. Ste 1900
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Description:
Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. The presentation introduces the fundamental principles, history, certification process, and design tools associated with the international Passive House standard. Case studies illustrate how these principles influence occupant comfort, indoor air quality, durability, energy performance, and project delivery.
For the Ft. Worth audience, I will emphasize how these principles apply in hot-humid conditions, particularly airtightness, solar control, humidity management, and balanced ventilation. I will also bring an owner’s financial perspective to the discussion, presenting Passive House as a value-engineering framework. The presentation will examine how early performance modeling and targeted envelope investments help reduce mechanical tonnage, electrical-service requirements, equipment count, operating costs, and project risk.
Presenter:
David Komet is a San Antonio-based real estate developer, Certified Passive House Consultant, founder of Urban Earth Advisory, and founding member of the Passive House Gulf Coast chapter. His work focuses on applying building science and Passive House methodology to hot-humid projects, with particular attention to energy performance, enclosure design, moisture durability, ventilation, and indoor air quality. Drawing on his development and investment experience, he evaluates high-performance design through both a building-science and financial lens, treating performance as a value-engineering opportunity rather than a sustainability premium.
Parking and Building Access:
The parking garage is located off Lamar and 5th street. You will need to take a ticket at the gate, and you can park anywhere that is not marked. Be sure to bring your parking ticket with you for validation.
Once you park, you will take the elevator to the "Sky Lobby". At the Sky Lobby you will follow the open hallway around the corner (past the restaurant) to the security desk. Just let security know you are headed to Parkhill.
TEXO | AIA Breakfast Networking at Press Cafe
Tarrant County Breakfast Networking
There is no better way to start your morning off then with some great networking opportunities and a good bite to eat! Join other TEXO and AIA Fort Worth members in the Tarrant County area for breakfast and coffee before heading into the office in the morning.
Event Details:
When: November 12th | 7AM to 9AM
Where: Press Café | 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd #105, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Who: TEXO Members and AIA Fort Worth Members
Cost: $15
Sponsorships:
Title Sponsor $1,500 (SOLD OUT) - Be the face of the event with signage around the entire event. Comes with 8 attendees.
Buffet Sponsor $500 (2 Available) - The food tables will have signage of your company and logos. Comes with 4 attendees.
Registration Sponsor $500 (1 Available) - Your signage and logo is the first thing people see when checking into the event. Comes with 4 attendees.
All sponsorships come with social media posts, and logos on the registration page.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made a week prior to the start date of the activity will be refunded in full.
Cancellations made seven days or fewer prior to the start date of the activity, no refund but substitutions may be made.
Note that refund requests must be coordinated with our accounting department at ap@texoassociation.org
For questions please contact: Brandon Grove TEXO Coordinator brandon@texoassociation.org
AIA Fort Worth Design Awards Announcement
EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN AWARDS & STUDIO AWARDS
Presented by Alumination Architectural Products
Join us for an evening celebrating architectural excellence in Fort Worth.
The AIA Fort Worth Design Awards program recognizes outstanding built and unbuilt urban design projects by architects practicing in the Fort Worth chapter. The evening will begin with the announcement of this year’s award-winning projects, highlighting the best in local design.
5:30pm: Reception in Cafe Modern
6:00pm: Design Award announcements followed by a lecture by juror Reza Azard
2026 JURY
Reza Azard | Projectiles | Paris, FR
Heather Rowell, AIA | HR Design Dept | Houston, TX
Fernando Brave, FAIA | Brave Architecture | Houston, TX
Tour of The National Cowgirl Museum Expansion with Reza Azard
Tour the Completed Expansion at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1 AIA Learning Unit
Back in March, we took you behind the scenes on a hard hat tour of the expansion at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth's Cultural District. Now that the project is celebrating its grand opening, join us to experience the finished space firsthand! Led once again by Gannon Gries, AIA Ewing Cole, along with Reza Azard of PROJECTILES, the Paris-based design collaborator on the project.
Together, they'll walk through the design thinking, material choices, and technical coordination that shaped the museum's new 18,000-square-foot addition — now complete and ready to explore in full.
The expansion is constructed with full-height precast concrete panels, with the panel materiality and finish refined through multiple mock-ups to complement the existing cast-stone and brick building while introducing a bold new architectural character. The building is crowned by a bas-relief frieze depicting a galloping horse, inspired by early chronophotographs of Étienne-Jules Marey.
Annual WiA Holiday Lights Sketch Crawl in Sundance Square
Happy Holidays! Join us for a sketch walk in Fort Worth
Join AIA FW Women in Architecture (WiA) for a Holiday Lights Sketch Walk in Downtown Fort Worth! We will meet at Starbucks on the Square at 5:30pm to grab coffees, hot chocolate, and holiday drinks. Starting at 6:00pm we'll wander as a group through downtown admiring the Christmas tree and holiday lights. Bring your sketchbook if you want to sketch, or just come for the socialization and sips!
There is no cost to come to the Happy Hour, but please RSVP so we can get a head count.
For those who haven't engaged with us before, AIAFW WiA welcomes students, Associate members, Architect members, and friends of Women in our profession and associated professions. We focus on opportunities for Women in our professional community to engage and network, share ideas and experiences and generally come together to support one another.
TxA Winter Board Meeting
Texas Society of Architects’ Board of Directors will have the fourth quarter Board meeting on December 4 virtually.
Learn more about our Board here: texasarchitects.org/board-and-staff
TxA26 Annual Conference & Design Expo
This event features world-renown keynote speakers, curated CE sessions, exclusive architectural tours, the largest architectural products showcase in the Southwest, and events for architects at all stages of their career. Collect your annual CE credits, mingle with friends and colleagues, and learn about new products and services in the industry.
Women in ARCHITECTURE Happy Hour at maple branch Sponsored by ALA
Join us for a happy hour with the Fort Worth Women in Architecture committee!
For those who haven't engaged with us before, AIAFW WiA welcomes students, Associate members, Architect members, and friends of Women in our profession and associated professions. We focus on opportunities for Women in our professional community to engage and network, share ideas and experiences and generally come together to support one another
A note for parents: Understanding a lot of women and men in our chapter are parents and, more often than not, it's hard to find a babysitter or coordinate with a spouse to watch your kiddos, we don't want any mothers (or fathers) to feel like they can not attend a WiA event because of their kids. Bring them along if you need to! We strive to choose family friendly locations for our meet-ups.
The bar tab for this event is generously sponsored by Architectural Lighting Association!
TxA Fall Board Meeting
Texas Society of Architects’ Board of Directors will have the third quarter Board meeting on September 24-25 in Arlington.
Learn more about our Board here: texasarchitects.org/board-and-staff
Annual Meeting + Public Market and Wellness Center Tour
Join us for a tour visiting two of Fort Worth's historic adaptive reuse projects, each representing a distinctive approach to preservation, restoration, and community-centered design!
2 AIA Learning Units
AIA Members: Free
Non-members: $10
*All tickets come with a plus one
Birthing & Wellness Center
We will begin at 5:30pm at the Fort Worth Birthing & Wellness Center, formerly the Dr Pepper Bottling Company (1401 Henderson St), a landmark Art Deco industrial building originally designed by Hubert Hammond Crane. Now operating as a wellness center, the building was sensitively renovated by 97W to honor its character, reinstating original window openings, restoring the iconic clock tower, and translating the bottling plant's exterior detailing into the building's new interior language.
Public Market Building
From there, we will walk to the Public Market Building (1400 Henderson St). Originally constructed in 1930, the historic Public Market Building once served as Fort Worth's farmer's market. The building has been thoughtfully renovated by Boka Powell into the leasing office and fitness center to serve the new adjacent residential community as well as three future restaurant concepts that will be open to the public. The Harden, named after the original developer of the site, is a 307,994 square foot market rate residential building with 199 units. Amenities include a dynamic pool deck with a hot tub, outdoor grille, game area, and clubhouse.
**This event will also serve as the AIA Fort Worth Annual Meeting, where members elect our next executive board. When we arrive at the Public Market, we will take a few minutes to conduct business.
TEXO | AIA Fort Worth Bowling Tournament
Come and join the TEXO | AIA Fort Worth committee for a fun and competetive bowling tournament at Sway x Bowlounge. Start your week off with some fun by bringing a team of 4 to go for the win, or just for a fun networking event with Tarrant County architects and contractors. Don't forget to put together a team costume and team name as the best team costume willl win their very own award! Teams will bowl a total of 2 games and winners will be decided from the total cumulative score from each team from both games.
Event Details:
When- August 31st from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Where- Sway x Bowlounge | 941 W Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Cost- $20 for an attendee ticket with food and drinks
Bowling Team Cost- $200 for a team of 4 bowlers
Team spots are limited, but there is no limit on supporters!
Day of Schedule:
3:30 - Team Check-in
4:00 - Start bowling!
5:45 - Wrap up any ongoing games
6:00 - Awards
Awards
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Team Costume
Sponsorships
Title Sponsor(1 Remaining) $1000 - Be the face of the bowling tournament with your company logo and name on everything! Comes with a bowling team of 4 people and 4 attendees.
Awards Sponsor(1 Remaining) $750 - Have the opportunity to present the awards to the winners. Comes with a bowling team of 4 people and 2 attendees.
Bar Sponsor(2 Remaining) $750 - Drinks are on you as guest use drink tickets with your company logo and name! Comes with a bowling team of 4 people and 2 attendees.
Food Sponsor(1 Remaining) $750 - Food and snacks are on you as guest grab a plate! Comes with a bowling team of 4 people and 2 attendees.
Welcome Sponsorship (1 Remaining) $500- Be the welcoming party to the bowling tournament! Comes with a bowling team of 4 people.
All sponsorships come with social media posts, and logos on the registration page.
80th Anniversary Celebration
AIA Fort Worth 80th Anniversary Celebration
Presented by Alumination Architectural Products
Join AIA Fort Worth as we celebrate 80 years of architecture and community! The Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects invites you to an evening reception honoring our members and the remarkable architecture that has shaped our city over the past eight decades.
Enjoy food, drinks, and help us mark this milestone together.
From TxA, Caitlyn Alexander and Stephi Motal, AIA will be in attendance.
Members: $10
Non members: $25
All tickets include a plus one
NOMA | AIA Fort Worth Happy Hour
Join members of the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Fort Worth) and the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (DFW NOMA) for a networking happy hour!
This event is an opportunity for members of both organizations to connect, build relationships, and enjoy an evening with fellow architects, designers, and design professionals.
Hard Hat Tour of Maudrie Walton Elementary
Join us for a hard hat tour of Maudrie Walton Elementary, a transformative K–12 project that weaves historic preservation, new construction, and community-driven design into a single cohesive campus designed by KAI
1 HSW
AIA Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
*All tickets include a plus-one
PPE Required:
Hard Hat
Safety vest
Closed toe shoes
*Street parking is available on Cass St. and Ramey Ave
Attendees will explore how the project team maintained full school operations throughout a complex, multi-phased construction process while protecting student safety and minimizing disruption to learning.
From interdisciplinary coordination across architecture, structure, and MEP systems to sensory-responsive classrooms, secure entries, and storm shelter design, this project demonstrates what equitable, resilient educational design looks like in practice. Participants will also examine how sustained community engagement and environmental justice principles shaped a facility that serves neurodivergent learners, expands food access, and honors the history of a historically underserved neighborhood.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate strategies for executing phased construction on an occupied K–12 campus while maintaining student safety
Analyze interdisciplinary coordination challenges associated with integrating new construction into a historically significant educational facility with complex topography and existing infrastructure.
Identify design solutions that improve health, safety, and student well-being through sensory-responsive learning environments
Assess how community engagement, environmental justice considerations, and equitable resource distribution can influence the planning and design of educational facilities in historically underserved neighborhoods.
WiA Happy Hour
Join us for a happy hour with the Fort Worth Women in Architecture committee!
First drink covered by AIAFW for AIA Members and Associates!
For those who haven't engaged with us before, AIAFW WiA welcomes students, Associate members, Architect members, and friends of Women in our profession and associated professions. We focus on opportunities for Women in our professional community to engage and network, share ideas and experiences and generally come together to support one another
A note for parents: Understanding a lot of women and men in our chapter are parents and, more often than not, it's hard to find a babysitter or coordinate with a spouse to watch your kiddos, we don't want any mothers (or fathers) to feel like they can not attend a WiA event because of their kids. Bring them along if you need to! We strive to choose family friendly locations for our meet-ups.
member Hard Hat Tour: TCU East Campus Student Housing with the beck group (1LU)
ALL ATTENDEES MUST SIGN A WAIVER. YOU CAN PRINT AND BRING IT WITH YOU.
1 AIA Learning Unit
Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
We will be meeting at the Beck Job Trailer located at:
2829 Parmer Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109. The trailer entrance is on Parmer Avenue.
Friday, June 26th, 3:00pm
For parking, the trailer is located near a residential area. We recommend parking along Lubbock Avenue (see the pink highlighted area on the map) and walking to the Beck Job Trailer.
**You may be tempted to park in the parking lot next to the job trailer; however, please note that it is still under TCU parking enforcement hours, and you may be towed. To avoid any issues, please park in the highlighted area and walk to the trailer.
Texas Christian University is advancing a major mixed-use development that will transform its east campus into a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented student district. The project team includes Endeavor Real Estate Group, RAMSA, Lake Flato, OHT Partners, and The Beck Group.
This site tour will focus specifically on the portions of the development being constructed by The Beck Group, including five student housing buildings totaling approximately 2,800 beds across three parcels. As the project is currently under construction, attendees will not see finished spaces or completed exterior wall systems. The on-campus parking structure is part of the overall scope but is not included in this tour.
The Beck Group is serving as the general contractor for these components, supporting the delivery of a cohesive campus environment that enhances connectivity and student life. The tour will provide attendees with insight into construction sequencing, site logistics, and coordination strategies required to execute multiple buildings concurrently within an active campus environment.
**PPE & Requirements:
Required: hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, and closed toe boots
Recommended: Long pants
Required: Signed safety waiver (will be provided to attendees)
Attendees must follow all construction site safety protocols
TxA Summer Board Meeting
Texas Society of Architects’ Board of Directors will have the second quarter Board meeting on June 25-26 in Austin.
Learn more about our Board here: texasarchitects.org/board-and-staff
"Heart Hat Tour" with Transform 1012 N. Main
Don't miss out on this special AIA member "Heart Hat Tour" with Transform 1012 N. Main St! Organized by the Fort Worth Latinos in Architecture Committee.
1 AIA Learning Unit
AIA Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” wrote George Santayana. This tour invites you to confront that truth firsthand.
We guide you through and around a building that once served as a Ku Klux Klan auditorium—an imposing structure whose scale cannot be fully understood from the street. Only when you step inside, stand on the stage that once entertained nearly 4,000 Klan members, and take in the vastness of the space do you begin to grasp the magnitude of influence this organization once wielded.
This is history experienced in real time. As we move through the hallways of this remarkable building, we trace its many chapters—examining not only its origins, but the evolving roles it has played in the community. Along the way, we engage in thoughtful discussion about race relations, collective memory, and the building’s future possibilities.
The Heart Hat Tour offers an opportunity to reflect, learn, and consider how understanding the past can help shape a more just and informed future.
**The building is currently in the pre construction phase. In preparation for your tour, please review and sign this liability waiver >> [Linked Here]
Just a few tips:
For your safety, we recommend that all guests wear safety shoes, steel toe shoes or steel toe boots. Sandals and open toe shoes are not permitted. Upon arrival, you will be provided with additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Dress in lightweight clothing as there is no A/C and wear sun protection.
We encourage you to bring your refillable water bottle.
We have included alternate directions in the attached Know Before You Go because there are many street closures around the center and GPS usually directs you to the wrong side of the building. We will meet you at the parking lot on the south side of the building.
Please take a moment to review the Know Before You Go and take the pre-tour survey.
AIA26: Conference on Architecture & Design
AIA26 brings together the people behind the $700 billion AEC industry—those leading firms, shaping cities, advancing practice, and redefining what architecture can do.
AIA26 is your front-row seat to what’s next in architecture and design. Earn your HSW, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits for the year while exploring the trends, technologies, and ideas defining architecture and design.
Registration opens soon.
Emerging Professional Firm Crawl at Ibañez Shaw Architecture
Join us for another firm crawl!
AIA Fort Worth welcomes all our emerging professionals to join us for another event in our firm crawl series!
"Ibañez Shaw Architecture is a Fort Worth based practice led by Greg Ibañez, FAIA and Bart Shaw, FAIA. Our work is rooted in the act of making, where each project is driven by a singular idea expressed through material, structure, and light, resulting in work that is both conceptually clear and carefully crafted. We move fluidly between architecture, interiors, and public art, with each project seeking to connect people to place through thoughtful, enduring design. Please visit our studio to see recent work and learn more about our approach."
Member Tour: Will Rogers Coliseum Facility with Grace Design Studios (1LU)
Built in 1936 to host celebrations of the Texas centennial, Will Rogers Coliseum has been heavily used for the past 90 years. It has hosted rodeos, horse shows, concerts, Team USA hockey, TCU basketball, Golden Gloves boxing, trade shows, professional wrestling, and religious revivals. Years of deferred maintenance and abuse had taken its toll and a major upgrade to the facility was necessary to keep the building from falling into disrepair. All major building systems were upgraded, including the addition of a fire sprinkler system and fire alarm. Structural improvements were made to allow for future expansion of and addition of club level seating. Finally, improvements were made to reactivate exterior spaces all while aiming to maintain the historic character of the building. The Will Rogers Auditorium, Will Rogers Coliseum, and Pioneer Tower are the remaining original buildings, and all are included on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 AIA Learning Unit (pending approval)
Free for AIA members
Non-members: $10
Tour led by: Josh Mauldin and Kaleb Boyette, Grace Design Studios
Attire: Closed-toe shoes
See where to park below:
Learning Objectives:
Explore design challenges in the integration of modern building systems with historic structures.
Identify design strategies to accommodate a widely varied range of uses in public facilities.
Investigate organizational strategies in the project used to improve the overall user experience while respecting the historical building.
Discuss the repurposing of support spaces to enhance the public interface and activate new opportunities for public engagement
TEXO / AIA Fort Worth Happy Hour
EXO | AIA Fort Worth Happy Hour
Come and join the AIA Fort Worth | TEXO committee for a fun Happy Hour at Acre Distilling Co. Network, hangout, or experiance one of the distillary tours and tastings with Tarrant County architects and contractors. Distillary tours and tastings are first come first served on the day of. There will be 2 tours with a max amount of 30 people per tour. Sign up sheets will be located at the registration table.
Event Details:
When- May 13th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm | Tour times- 5:00pm and 6:00pm
Where- Acre Distilling Co. | 1309 Calhoun St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Cost- $30
Sponsorships
Tour Sponsor (1 Remaining) $1000 - Distillary tours and tastings! Comes with 6 attendees and we will save you 6 spots for a Distillary Tour.
Bar Sponsor (1 Remaining) $750 - Drinks are on you as guest use drink tickets with your company logo and name! Comes with 4 attendees.
Food Sponsor (1 Remaining) $750 - Food and snacks are on you as guest grab a plate! Comes with 4 attendees.
Welcome Sponsorship (1 Remaining) $500- Be the welcoming party to the Happy Hour! Comes with 2 attendees.
All sponsorships come with social media posts, and logos on the registration page.
Canstruction 2026 Kick-Off Meeting
Interested in participating in CANstruction? Attend the kick off meeting for captains and prospective teams!
We will be hosting our kick-off meeting at the Tarrant Area Food Bank on Thursday, April 30th at 5:00pm.
2026 Theme: “There’s an ART to Ending Hunger!”
Download the Entry Form!
2026 AIA/CSI FW Acme Brick Golf Tournament
The Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute invite you to participate in our 35th annual golf tournament. Proceeds from the tournament will provide for student scholarships and community projects of both organizations. This tournament is in honor of Larry Clements, longtime allied member, golf committee member, and supporter of the tournament.
TIME: 1 PM Shotgun Start * Registration begins at 12 PM
FORMAT: Four-person Scramble. Limited to 36 teams.
COST: $170 per person / $650 for a four person team
Entry Fee includes: green fee, cart, range balls before round, box lunch before & dinner after round, drink tickets, and prizes.
PRIZES: Men & Women's Longest Drive, Men & Women's Closest to the Pin, and a Raffle Drawing at the conclusion of the Tournament. Winning Teams announced at a presentation following the Tournament.
BECOME A SPONSOR:
This tournament is an excellent way to increase visibility, networking, and camaraderie among architects, specifiers, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, engineers and consultants.
GOLD SPONSOR: $3,000
You will receive: recognition for your company/firm on tournament communications, banners, and signs, along with other special recognition with FW AIA/CSI specific for this level of sponsorship. Gold sponsorship includes four (4) Entry Fees along with special recognition at the Awards Presentation following the Tournament.
SILVER SPONSOR: $2,000
Your company/firm name will be displayed on signs at various contest locations, including Longest Drive & Closest to Pin. Silver sponsorship includes two (2) Entry Fees.
GOLF BALL SPONSOR: $1,500 (sold out)
Your company logo will be displayed on golf balls given to each participant in the Tournament. Limited to one (1) sponsor. Deadline for this sponsorship is March 19, 2026
TABLE SPONSOR: $1,500 (one left)
Company representatives can greet golfers and provide promotional items at one of the Par 3 holes. Your company/firm name will be displayed on a sign at this hole. Limited to six (6) sponsors. If providing promotional items, drinks, or snacks, sponsor must provide for entire field. Inquire for more information. Sponsors must provide their own table and chairs (course will help transport table and items to designated hole
BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR: $1200 (sold out)
Your company/firm name will be displayed on a large sign attached to a Beverage Cart dispensing ticketed beer and soft drinks throughout the course. Limited to two (2) sponsors.
DRINK TICKET SPONSOR: $1200 (one left)
Your company logo/firm name will be displayed on drink tickets given to each participant and volunteer in the Tournament. Limited to two (2) sponsors.
BRONZE SPONSOR: $750
Your company/firm name will be displayed on a sign at one of the eighteen holes.
PRIZE SPONSOR:
Monetary and physical gifts only. No promotional offers. We welcome monetary donations or special prizes for the Raffle, such as tees, balls, caps, gift certificates - or items with your logo.
Box City at The Modern
Family Program: "Box City"
A Hands-On Celebration of Architecture Week
Friday, April 17 | 5pm-8pm
Saturday, April 18 | 10am-5pm
Modern Lobby and Studio
Free Admission | All Materials Provided
Join AIA Fort Worth and the Modern for an engaging, family-friendly celebration of Architecture Week with Box City! This interactive workshop, led by members and educators from AIA Fort Worth invites children and families to explore the principles of architecture and urban design through creative play.
Using recycled materials, participants will design and construct their own buildings, contributing to a collaborative miniature city. Along the way, families will learn about architectural concepts, city planning, and sustainable design while gaining insight into city permits and the unique functions of different buildings within a community.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own boxes—such as shipping, shoe, or cereal boxes—to transform into buildings, though materials will also be provided. The layout of Box City will come to life on a large-scale, pre-painted canvas serving as the city grid and vibrant foundation for the collaborative creation.
Perfect for all ages, this hands-on program fosters creativity, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the built environment. Drop in anytime and take part in building a dream city!
Box City at The Modern
Family Program: "Box City"
A Hands-On Celebration of Architecture Week
Friday, April 17 | 5pm-8pm
Saturday, April 18 | 10am-5pm
Modern Lobby and Studio
Free Admission | All Materials Provided
Join AIA Fort Worth and the Modern for an engaging, family-friendly celebration of Architecture Week with Box City! This interactive workshop, led by members and educators from AIA Fort Worth invites children and families to explore the principles of architecture and urban design through creative play.
Using recycled materials, participants will design and construct their own buildings, contributing to a collaborative miniature city. Along the way, families will learn about architectural concepts, city planning, and sustainable design while gaining insight into city permits and the unique functions of different buildings within a community.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own boxes—such as shipping, shoe, or cereal boxes—to transform into buildings, though materials will also be provided. The layout of Box City will come to life on a large-scale, pre-painted canvas serving as the city grid and vibrant foundation for the collaborative creation.
Perfect for all ages, this hands-on program fosters creativity, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the built environment. Drop in anytime and take part in building a dream city!
Virtual Read-aloud: Iggy Peck, Architect at Museum of Science and History
Join author Andrea Beaty for a virtual read-aloud of "Iggy Peck, Architect," in the museum’s “The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!” exhibit based on Beaty’s book series.
A Q&A session will follow. Targeted toward students in Grades K-3.
Iggy Peck has one passion: architecture. He uses anything around the house and classroom to satisfy his insatiable passion for building. Build an arch made of pancakes or suspend a bridge made of wooden planks and shoe laces from the park to the island.
Visit here to see more Virtual Read Alouds for Architecture Week!
About the Exhibit
Children's book characters Ada Twist, Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, Sofia Valdez, and Aaron Slater come alive in a hands-on exhibition based on the best-selling book series by author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts.
Experience The “Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!” exhibit on view at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History until May 24, 2026, and explore the imaginative world of The Questioneers.
