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.
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 Hard Hat Tour: TCU East Campus Student Housing with the beck group (1LU)
Join us for a construction tour!
1 AIA Learning Unit
Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
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
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.
"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.
PPE Required:
Safety shoes/boots
Hard Hats (participants are encouraged to bring their own, but extras will be available)
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
WiA Happy Hour
Location TBD!
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.
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
WiA Happy Hour
Location TBD!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Spaghetti Structures at Museum of Science and History
Family Program: "Spaghetti Structures"
A Hands-On Celebration of Architecture Week
Sunday, April 12
12 pm–4 pm
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Museum Entry Rates Apply | All Materials Provided
Ever wonder how skyscrapers reach the clouds or how bridges span across rivers? Now's your chance to find out!
Join us for a fun, hands-on building challenge where you'll design and construct your own tower using only spaghetti, marshmallows, and gumdrops. Along the way, you'll discover what makes structures strong, how architects bring creative visions to life, and how engineers solve real-world design problems.
Whether you're a budding builder or just love a good challenge, this activity is perfect for all ages. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to create!
SPONSORED BY:
2026 Architecture Week
Architecture Week is a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of good design, with a goal of inspiring hopeful architecture and design professionals and K-12 students.We all play key roles in educating and inspiring the next generation of architects. Let's build the pipeline together.
At AIA Fort Worth, we’re excited to participate in Architecture Week for our second year! Check out everything we have planned below.
New this year are our Architecture Week passports! Each attendee will receive one and get a stamp at each event they go to! 4 stamps will get you a special prize!
Schedule of Events
Box City at Cook Children’s hospital
Monday, April 6th
*Early Arch Week event for patients and families only
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.
For the patients that can't leave their room, we are putting together supply kits of colored paper, scissors, markers and glue. Help us provide the supplies by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List!
Spaghetti Structures at The Museum of Science and History
Sunday, April 12 | 12pm - 4pm
All materials provided
Museum Entry Rates Apply | GET TICKETS
Ever wonder how skyscrapers reach the clouds or how bridges span across rivers? Now's your chance to find out! Join us for a fun, hands-on building challenge where you'll design and construct your own tower using only spaghetti, marshmallows, and gumdrops. Along the way, you'll discover what makes structures strong, how architects bring creative visions to life, and how engineers solve real-world design problems. Whether you're a budding builder or just love a good challenge, this activity is perfect for all ages. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to create!
Chalk Sketching at Cook Children’s Hospital
Wednesday, April 15th
*For patients and families only
This special Chalk Sketching event invites participants to explore the art of architectural drawing through a fun, hands-on experience using vibrant chalk. With guided instruction, participants will learn simple techniques such as perspective, shapes, and shading while creating their own buildings, structures, and imaginative cityscapes. The activity encourages creativity, confidence, and artistic expression in an engaging and relaxed setting, offering a chance to experiment with new skills and bring colorful ideas to life.
Virtual Read-aloud: Iggy Peck, Architect at The Museum of Science and History
Thursday, April 16 | 1pm - 1:30pm
Museum Entry Rates Apply | GET TICKETS
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. 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.
Box City at the Modern Art Museum
Friday, April 17th | 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, April 18th | 10am - 5pm
Free event | all materials provided
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!
Emerging Visions: a Student Design Showcase at the modern Art Museum
Friday, April 17th | 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, April 18th | 10am - 5pm
Free event | On display during Box City in the education department
Celebrate creativity, innovation, and the future of design! We're proud to showcase the work of 16 talented high school students from across the North Texas region as part of our showcase. These young designers have poured their imagination and effort into projects exploring architecture and the built environment. Each piece reflects originality, a thoughtful design process, and strong presentation—offering a glimpse into the next generation of creative professionals. Explore the students’ work and see what's possible when young minds tackle big ideas.
Architecture tours at the Modern Art Museum
Museum admission required | GET TICKETS
Tours focus on the Modern’s renowned building, designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Tadao Ando. Learn the concepts behind Ando’s design and explore the variety of gallery spaces, the reflecting pond and grounds, the iconic concrete Y-columns, and many other aspects of what has been named one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Art Museums” by Travel + Leisure.
Topic: Light and Space Friday, April 17 | 4pm (before Box City)
Topic: Inside/Outside Saturday, April 18 | 3pm (during Box City)
Topic: Materials Sunday, April 19 | 3pm
Film Screenings
Eames: The Architect and the Painterat The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Tuesday April 14th | 6pm
Free admission
In celebration of AIA Architecture Week, join us for a feature-length documentary that explores the groundbreaking partnership of Charles and Ray Eames, the husband-and-wife team who transformed modern design in America, playfully blurring the boundaries between art and architecture. The film traces their creative collaboration from iconic molded plywood and fiberglass furniture to films, exhibitions, and architectural projects, revealing how their shared curiosity and disciplined practice reshaped the way we experience design.
Cities of the Future at The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Showtimes:
April 12th | 1:30PM
April 14th | 1:30PM
April 15th | 2:30PM
April 16th | 3:30PM
April 17th | 2:30PM
April 18th | 1:00PM
Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you travel in individualized pods that run on little or no energy. This isn’t science fiction. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now, and it’s coming to the giant screen!
Cities of the Future is produced in association with American Society of Civil Engineers.
Armour Building Tour with Bennett Partners (1LU)
The tour will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Parking is available in the lot in front of the building, just tell the attendant that you are there for the AIA tour. Entrance to the lot will close at 6:30pm.
After the tour, a complimentary happy hour will be available on the patio until 7pm
Join us for an architect-led tour of a thoughtfully restored landmark in the Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District. Bennett Partners has reimagined the last remaining Armour & Company Packing Facility building into a 50,000-SF creative office space, blending adaptive reuse with careful historic preservation. The tour will highlight the building’s original red brick and concrete structure, rhythmic window openings, and exposed interior elements alongside contemporary interventions such as new stairs, mezzanine levels, amenity spaces, and landscaped outdoor areas. Attendees will gain insight into the design strategies, challenges, and opportunities of transforming an early-20th-century industrial building into a vibrant modern workplace—while honoring its storied past.
The tour will be led by lead designer Samantha M. Hunt-Garbarino, Intl Associate AIA
This tour is approved for 1 AIA Learning Unit
PERSPECTIVAS Reception and Awards
PERSPECTIVAS LiA FW 2026
Juried Exhibition
Latinos in Architecture_Fort Worth
LiA seeks to serve and support our local communities by establishing a forum for celebrating Latinos in the design professions. Latinos in Architecture intends to be an open resource group for architects, design professionals, educators, students, and the community.
Reception and Awards | April 1st, 6pm
student Showcase at FW Spring Gallery Night
AIAFW is participating in Fort Worth Art Dealers Association’s Spring Gallery Night!
Celebrate creativity, innovation, and the future of design at this spring's Gallery Night! We're proud to showcase the work of talented high school students from across the North Texas region as part of our showcase. These young designers have poured their imagination and effort into projects exploring architecture and the built environment. Each piece reflects originality, a thoughtful design process, and strong presentation—offering a glimpse into the next generation of creative professionals. Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and community. Meet the students, explore their work, and see what's possible when young minds tackle big ideas.
Light refreshments. All ages welcome.
Learn more about Spring Gallery Night here:
TxA Spring Board Meeting
Texas Society of Architects’ Board of Directors will have the first quarter Board meeting on March 26-27 in Prairie View.
Learn more about our Board here: texasarchitects.org/board-and-staff
Urban Design Talk: Beyond the Fort Worth Way
Beyond the Fort Worth Way: Nashville’s Blueprint for Community‑Driven Design and Engagement is an Urban Design Talk featuring Gary Gaston, CEO of the Nashville Civic Design Center. The session highlights Nashville’s nationally recognized approach to community‑driven design, civic engagement, and neighborhood‑scale planning. Gary will present real examples of how Nashville uses design education, participatory workshops, and public‑realm strategies shape growth and strengthen neighborhood identity.
The session then connects these lessons to Fort Worth and North Texas, focusing on how Nashville’s strategies can be adapted to local planning challenges such as rapid growth, neighborhood change, corridor redevelopment, and the need for more transparent, inclusive engagement practices. A moderated panel will explore how these approaches can be translated into actionable steps for planners, civic leaders, and community members.
This event is open to the entire community and provides planners with a practical, real‑world case study of design‑centered civic leadership.
The moderated panel includes:
Dennis Antonio Chiessa, UTA Professor & Owner of ch_studio
Ann Zadeh, Executive Director Community Design Fort Worth
Gary Gaston, CEO Nashville Civic Design Center
2026 PERSPECTIVAS Entry Deadline
PERSPECTIVAS LiA FW 2026
Juried Exhibition
Latinos in Architecture_Fort Worth
LiA seeks to serve and support our local communities by establishing a forum for celebrating Latinos in the design professions. Latinos in Architecture intends to be an open resource group for architects, design professionals, educators, students, and the community.
To that end, we are calling for projects to exhibit in PERSPECTIVAS 2026.
Reception and Awards | April 1st, 6pm
Application fee per board is:
$15 per board
FREE for LiA SC UTA Members
(Unlimited Board Submissions)
Submission Guidelines:
Students may submit one project per board
Multiple boards may be submitted
Board size is 24"x42" portrait orientation
Boards may included photos, renderings, and drawings.
Work may be built, unbuilt, and/or conceptual.
Register and submit entries by: Sunday, March 22nd, 11:59pm
Submit via dropbox/googledrive link to liafortworth@gmail.com
For questions or more info email: Dennis Chiessa at chiessa@uta.edu
CDFW Transit Academy - Session 1: The History of Transit & Our Current Transit Network
Join us for Session 1 of the Transit Academy as we learn about the evolution of transit in Fort Worth.
Where did we come from and where are we going?
WiA Happy Hour at Magnolia Wine Bar
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.
Hard Hat Tour of The National Cowgirl Museum Expansion with Ewing Cole
Join us for a tour of the new expansion at the Cowgirl Museum with architect Ewing Cole!
1 AIA Learning Unit (pending approval)
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the expansion at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, located in the Fort Worth Cultural District. Led by the project architect Ewing Cole, this tour offers a firsthand look at the design thinking, material exploration, and technical coordination behind the museum’s 18,000-square-foot addition.
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and celebrates women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the West. Established in 1975, the Museum is considered an invaluable national educational resource for its exhibits, research library, and rare photograph collection. The museum is in Fort Worth’s Cultural District and is situated between the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Will Rogers Memorial Center and Dickies Arena.
The expansion to the museum will add approximately 18,000sf to the existing 31,000sf museum. The new entry will be oriented to the south to greet visitors from the Alice Walton Cowgirl Park and will connect to exhibits on both levels in the existing museum which have been renovated over the past 10 years. The first floor of the expansion will feature a reception area, expanded shop, a Collections Gallery and a Photography Gallery that will spotlight powerful imagery from the past and present, chronicling the lives and legacies of cowgirls throughout history.
The second floor includes a new fashion gallery showcasing iconic Western wear and the evolution of cowgirl style. At the heart of the expansion is a full-size indoor carousel with refreshment area. The carousel, produced by Barrango of San Francisco, is 30’ in diameter and will feature 18 horses. To support its growing popularity as a community gathering place, the expansion will also include an enlarged event space capable of hosting up to 250 guests, ideal for private functions, educational programs, and public events.
Designed in conjunction with Reza Azard of PROJECTILES located in Paris, France, this expansion is constructed with full-height precast concrete panels. The materiality and finish of the concrete panels was carefully studied through several mock-ups to achieve an expression which complements the existing cast-stone and brick building but brings a bold new character to the museum. The top of the building is crowned by a bas-relief frieze depicting a galloping horse, inspired by early chronophotographs of Etienne-Jules Maray. The galloping horse represents a spirit of freedom, strength, beauty and determination.
Substantial completion is expected at the end of August and exhibit installation is scheduled through October. Grand opening for the museum is November 4th, 2026.
AIA Fort Worth Awards Ceremony
Join us in celebrating all AIA Fort Worth 2025 award recipients!
The AIA Fort Worth Awards Ceremony will be held at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. We will be presenting the 2025 Honor Awards as well as recognizing the 2025 Professional and Student Design Award recipients. It is a celebration of the those who make possible distinctive works of architecture in our community.
The morning will begin at 10:30am with a coffee reception, followed by the award presentations.
Members & Award Recipients: Free
Non Members: $25
Urban Design Talk: Designing Health Equity Across 76104 Neighborhoods (1HSW)
Join CDFW and AIA for another Design Talk, featuring BRAVE/R Together!
Approved for 1 AIA LU|HSW
Doors open at 5:30pm
Panel Disscussion at 6:00pm
Braver Together: Designing Health Equity Across 76104 Neighborhoods
This panel discussion explores how community leadership, urban design, and public partnership are coming together to address long-standing health inequities in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside, Hillside, and Morningside neighborhoods.
BRAVER Together is leading a multi-year, community-driven effort to improve health outcomes across these three neighborhoods, where residents experience some of the most significant health disparities in the city—and where the 76104 ZIP code has the lowest life expectancy in Texas. Working alongside residents, planners and designers, healthcare providers, and public partners, including the City of Fort Worth and Near Southside Inc., BRAVER Together is advancing a coordinated approach to health equity that spans planning, infrastructure, and care delivery.
The conversation will highlight how this work unfolds across multiple scales. A district-level, aspirational framework explores how housing, business infrastructure, mobility, food access, public space, and environmental conditions shape long-term health outcomes across the three neighborhoods. This vision helps align near-term projects around shared goals for a healthier district. At the corridor scale, the Evans Avenue Urban Design and Streetscape Plan demonstrates how community priorities can be translated into immediate, implementable improvements—using streets, sidewalks, shade, transit access, and public space to support safety, accessibility, quality of life, and everyday well-being. At the neighborhood scale, the proposed restoration of the historic Brooks Clinic illustrates how place-based healthcare can serve as a trusted anchor, directly addressing health equity through a wellness-centered model of care.
Together, these efforts show how health equity emerges through sustained collaboration—linking community leadership, public investment, and design across scales. This panel is intended for residents, civic leaders, and design and planning professionals interested in how cities can work collectively to create healthier, more equitable neighborhoods.
Panelists:
Dr. Shawn Lassiter, Founder and Executive Director, BRAVER TOGETHER
Michael Brennan, AICP, President, Near Southside Inc.
Julia Lindgren, Undergraduate Architecture Director, UTA
Dennis Chiessa, AIA, Graduate Architecture Director, UTA
USGBC Impact Symposium
Earn 5 LU/HSW in one day!
AIA Members get member pricing with code: SYM26MEMBER
Everything is bigger in Texas and that goes double for green building projects. At the forefront of sustainability in Texas are major venues like stadiums, convention centers, entertainment facilities, and airports - driving decarbonization, meeting ambitious climate goals, and serving as community resilience hubs through advanced green building strategies.
USGBC Impact Symposium: Texas takes a look at LEED at scale - featuring expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and an exclusive LEED v5 Technical Workshop, offering hands-on guidance on the latest credits, requirements, and best practices. Learn how LEED v5 is shaping the future of large-scale projects with a focus on decarbonization, resilience, and performance. Whether you’re an owner, developer, building professional, or sustainability expert, this is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and lead the charge toward a low-carbon future in Texas.
9:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast Networking
9:30 AM
USGBC Welcome and Updates
10:00 AM
Keynote
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: LEED at Scale
11:30 AM
Networking Lunch
12:30 PM
LEED v5 Workshop
4:30 PM
Symposium Concludes
CDFW Transit Mixer: TEXRail Medical District
Join us as we discuss the extension of the TEXRail line beyond downtown and into the Medical District.
AIA Fort Worth | TEXO Chili Cook-Off
Come hangout and network with industry peers from 11:00 to 3:00 while you have the opportunity to enjoy some live music, delicious chili, and refreshing drinks!
Important Information
Date: Thursday February 12th
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Byrne Construction Services,
551 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Registration Fee:
$175 for entry into Chili Cook-Off (Team of 4) | Teams are responsable for bringing everything that they may need for their 10x10 cooking space. This may include a 10x10 tent, folding table and chairs, propane cookers, and anything else that you may need.
$15 for attendees
Awards
1st - 3rd place Chili
People's Choice Award
Best Booth Award
Schedule
9:00 a.m. | Open for Chili Setup
11:00 a.m. | MANDATORY Cooks Meeting
1:00 p.m. | Chili Judging Starts
1:45 p.m. | Winners Announced
Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor - $1500 | 1 Available
Comes with a Chili Entry (Team of 4)
Logo included on the registration page, event signage, and social media. Have the opportunity to present the awards to all of the teams.
Judges Sponsor - $1000 | 1 Available
Comes with a Chili Entry (Team of 4)
Logo included on the registration page, event signage, and social media. Have the opportunity to present a Judge for the cook off.
Drink Sponsor - $500 | 2 Available
Comes with a Chili Entry (Team of 4)
Logo included on the registration page, event signage, and social media.
Antacid Sponsor - $250 | 4 Available
Comes with a Chili Entry (Team of 4)
Logo included on the registration page, event signage, and social media.
FW WiA Soul Sweat Hot Yoga
Join the Fort Worth Women in Architecture committee at Soul Sweat Hot Yoga!!
Soul Sweat Sequence is designed for all levels, pulling inspiration from Ashtanga and Sumit Banjeree, this sequence is set to energizing music in a room heated at 103-106 degrees, with approximately 50-65% humidity.
Special AIA rate: $12
Space is limited - sign up now!
**Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before class start time. Free parking with validation. Our doors lock as soon as class starts -- No late entries allowed.