Dec
10
5:30 AM05:30
Dec
10
11:45 AM11:45
Who's the Boss (And Why TDLR Suddenly Cares) TDLR, TAS, and Owner Accountability
This session will cover two critical areas of practice for architects in El Paso: administrative compliance and technical accessibility standards. First, we will detail the recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) administrative mandates aimed at ensuring the actual facility owner is correctly identified and held accountable for code compliance, as stipulated by Texas Government Code Sec. 469.058 for architectural barriers. This includes an analysis of the new Central Appraisal District (CAD) account number requirement, the need to provide verifiable ownership documentation, and the specific steps required when dealing with limited liability entities via the Limited Liability Ownership (LLO) Form. The session will then transition into a deep dive of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) Chapter 3: Building Blocks. We will review the technical specifications for elements like floor and ground surfaces (302) and operable parts (309). We will place special emphasis on the design implications and common pitfalls associated with: Section 306 (Knee and Toe Clearance), Section 307 (Protruding Objects), and Section 308 (Reach Ranges). Through case examples from plan reviews and field inspections, attendees will analyze common design mistakes, interpretation challenges, and strategies for integrating compliant clearances, projections, and operational reach requirements into real-world projects. Together, these topics will leave attendees with a clear understanding of the administrative and design requirements needed to maintain compliance, mitigate liability, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public in their projects.
Dec
12
1:15 PM13:15
WiA Meeting | DECEMBER
WiA frames the conversation around the promotion of Women and BIPOC Leaders within the design and building profession through mentorship, education, and networking. Whether you're looking to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, or expand your professional network, this is the perfect opportunity!
Dec
18
12:45 PM12:45
Business Meeting | DECEMBER
Join us for an informative session every fourth Thursday of the month.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your material knowledge and connect with fellow AIA members!
Dec
29
5:30 PM17:30
ExCom Meeting | JANUARY
The AIA El Paso Business Meeting serves as a platform for chapter leadership and members to review key initiatives, financial updates, and ongoing advocacy efforts. Discussions include upcoming events, committee reports, and strategic planning to support the local architecture community. This meeting ensures transparency, collaboration, and alignment with the chapter’s mission and goals.
Nov
24
5:30 PM17:30
ExCom Meeting | DECEMBER
The AIA El Paso Business Meeting serves as a platform for chapter leadership and members to review key initiatives, financial updates, and ongoing advocacy efforts. Discussions include upcoming events, committee reports, and strategic planning to support the local architecture community. This meeting ensures transparency, collaboration, and alignment with the chapter’s mission and goals.
Nov
20
1:00 PM13:00
Education Outreach Subcommittee | NOVEMBER
Please join us every third Thursday of the month to discuss and plan programs for the AIA El Paso Education Outreach Committee.
Nov
20
12:00 PM12:00
Chapter Meeting | NOVEMBER
Join us for an informative session every fourth Thursday of the month.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your material knowledge and connect with fellow AIA members!
Nov
14
1:15 PM13:15
WiA Meeting | NOVEMBER
WiA frames the conversation around the promotion of Women and BIPOC Leaders within the design and building profession through mentorship, education, and networking. Whether you're looking to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, or expand your professional network, this is the perfect opportunity!
Oct
29
to Nov 1
TxA25 Annual Conference & Design Expo
TxA25 Annual Conference & Design Expo is the premier event hosted by Texas Society of Architects (TxA). This year’s conference focuses on cultivating the world of architecture and those within the field. Architects and designers must garner connections and foster mentorship, taking every opportunity to learn from one another to advance partnerships, knowledge, and skills. The built environment is inherently future-focused — shaped by those with the vision to invest today in time, knowledge, and relationships that will define the world of tomorrow. Those within architecture must lift each other up and be stewards for the profession. TxA25 features world-renowned keynote speakers, curated CE sessions, exclusive architectural tours, the largest architectural products showcase in the Southwest, and events for attendees at all stages of their career. This year’s event will be held in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole from Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2025. For more information and to register, visit texasarchitects.org/conference.
Oct
27
4:30 PM16:30
ExCom Meeting | NOVEMBER
The AIA El Paso Business Meeting serves as a platform for chapter leadership and members to review key initiatives, financial updates, and ongoing advocacy efforts. Discussions include upcoming events, committee reports, and strategic planning to support the local architecture community. This meeting ensures transparency, collaboration, and alignment with the chapter’s mission and goals.
Oct
24
7:30 AM07:30
26th Annual Golf Tournament
El Paso Architectural Foundation + AIA El Paso
Each year the El Paso Architecture Foundation hosts an annual Golf Tournament held at the award-winning Butterfield Trail Golf Course through the volunteer efforts of our local AIA Members. The funds raised by this tournament contribute to scholarship endowments managed by the El Paso Architecture Foundation to benefit architecture students from the El Paso area with scholarships. Your contributions will help fund scholarships to educate El Paso students who want to enter the Architecture Profession in perpetuity. Benefits for each of the sponsorship levels vary. Please reach out to the Golf Tournament coordinator directly for more details on the benefits and available sponsorships.
Oct
23
11:45 AM11:45
Chapter Meeting | OCTOBER
Join us for an informative session every fourth Thursday of the month.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your material knowledge and connect with fellow AIA members!
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00
Oct
18
2:00 PM14:00
Streetcar Tour
Explore El Paso’s architecture from a unique perspective aboard the Streetcar.
Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00
2026 Design Awards - Extended Submission Deadline
Celebrate excellence in design with us! Submit your projects today.
For details, contact Elias Padilla.
Oct
16
7:00 PM19:00
Historic Pub Crawl
📍 Downtown El Paso
Join Historic Preservation Architect DJ Seivney for an evening pub crawl through El Paso’s historic bars and buildings.
Oct
16
12:00 PM12:00
Education Outreach Subcommittee | OCTOBER
Please join us every third Thursday of the month to discuss and plan programs for the AIA El Paso Education Outreach Committee.
Oct
12
12:00 AM00:00
Photography Competition - Submissions Closing
Organized by the Women in Architecture (WiA) and the Legacy Committee
Show us how you see the world through the lens! We invite students, professionals, and the general public to participate in our annual Photography Competition celebrating the intersection of design, nature, and human experience.
Oct
11
12:00 PM12:00
LEGO Build @Chalk the Block
A hands-on LEGO build activity for all ages, happening alongside Chalk the Block.
Oct
10
12:15 PM12:15
WiA Meeting | OCTOBER
WiA frames the conversation around the promotion of Women and BIPOC Leaders within the design and building profession through mentorship, education, and networking. Whether you're looking to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, or expand your professional network, this is the perfect opportunity!
Oct
2
11:00 AM11:00
ASSA ABLOY Mobile Showroom
Sponsored by ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions
Showroom Tours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Take a tour of ASSA ABLOY’s Mobile Innovation Showroom and learn how to implement locking solutions that combine security, innovation, and design. Lunch will be provided.
Sep
30
9:00 AM09:00
ARCHtober Proclamation
Join us as we officially declare October as the Month of Architecture Celebration in El Paso, with a full calendar of events to follow.
Sep
28
12:00 AM00:00
Photography Competition - Submissions Period Closing
Organized by the Women in Architecture (WiA) and the Legacy Committee
Show us how you see the world through the lens! We invite students, professionals, and the general public to participate in our annual Photography Competition celebrating the intersection of design, nature, and human experience.
Sep
25
6:00 PM18:00
Sunset Happy Hour
Sponsored by CodeLumen
📍 221 N Kansas St, 21st Floor, El Paso, TX
📅 Thursday, September 25th | ⏰ 6:00 PM
For one night only, CodeLumen is transforming their penthouse office into a sky lounge overlooking the downtown skyline.
Enjoy signature cocktails and light bites inspired by Human-Centric Lighting in a space designed to inspire.
Sep
25
11:45 AM11:45
Chapter Meeting | SEPTEMBER
Join us for an informative session every fourth Thursday of the month.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your material knowledge and connect with fellow AIA members!
Sep
22
4:30 PM16:30
ExCom Meeting | OCTOBER
The AIA El Paso Business Meeting serves as a platform for chapter leadership and members to review key initiatives, financial updates, and ongoing advocacy efforts. Discussions include upcoming events, committee reports, and strategic planning to support the local architecture community. This meeting ensures transparency, collaboration, and alignment with the chapter’s mission and goals.
Sep
18
12:00 PM12:00
Education Outreach Subcommittee | SEPTEMBER
Please join us every third Thursday of the month to discuss and plan programs for the AIA El Paso Education Outreach Committee.
Sep
12
12:15 PM12:15
WiA Meeting | SEPTEMBER
WiA frames the conversation around the promotion of Women and BIPOC Leaders within the design and building profession through mentorship, education, and networking. Whether you're looking to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, or expand your professional network, this is the perfect opportunity!
Sep
4
6:00 PM18:00
Aug
28
11:45 AM11:45
Chapter Meeting | AUGUST
Join us for an informative session every fourth Thursday of the month.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your material knowledge and connect with fellow AIA members!
Aug
27
3:30 AM03:30
Capping Highways, Connecting Communities
🏛️ Advocacy Committee Update
Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation – Panel Discussion
Hosted by the AIA El Paso Advocacy Committee.
Led by Lorena Holguin & Bruno Vasquez
Join this timely conversation on the future of public infrastructure in El Paso.
Aug
26
5:30 PM17:30
Aug
25
4:30 PM16:30
ExCom Meeting | SEPTEMBER
The AIA El Paso Business Meeting serves as a platform for chapter leadership and members to review key initiatives, financial updates, and ongoing advocacy efforts. Discussions include upcoming events, committee reports, and strategic planning to support the local architecture community. This meeting ensures transparency, collaboration, and alignment with the chapter’s mission and goals.
Aug
25
12:00 AM00:00
2026 Design Awards - Submissions Open
Celebrate excellence in design with us! Submit your projects today.
For details, contact Elias Padilla.