AIA Birmingham

Radical Practice - A Lecture by Marlon Blackwell, FAIA
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Brock Recital Hall, 880 Montague Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229
Organized by the Department of Architecture & Interiors Design, Samford University
Sponsored by Davis Architects
Radical Practice – A Lecture by Marlon Blackwell, FAIA
November 16th, 6:00 PM
Brock Recital Hall, Samford University
Tickets Available HERE
Marlon Blackwell will discuss his architecture and design process and will introduce Radical Practice: The Work of Marlon Blackwell Architects, a new monograph released in June 2022 by Princeton Architectural Press. Both the book and the lecture emphasize projects in the public and civic realm, emerging from outside the established centers of architectural culture, illustrating the distinct and original voice of Marlon Blackwell Architects. Their iconic and award-winning designs span across typologies, scales and budgets by merging the universal language of architecture and the particulars of place. The lecture will discuss the richness of the work, its methods and its consequences. It will also suggest an open-endedness to the practice’s trajectory and interest in what a “radical practice” can be in the contemporary moment. Radical in its fundamental simplicity, the assertion of the making of buildings is a core principle at the heart of the practice.

Holiday Party
2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
Sponsored by Spire!
Private Event for AIA Birmingham Members & Sponsors.
Join us for our annual Holiday Party Thursday, November 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM!
We will be accepting donations on behalf of Faith Chapel Care Center.
Please view the full donation list here.
RSVP to anna@karmamanagementinc.com OR online here.

Procrastination Education
2023-12-12 08:30 - 14:30
5 HSW’s Available!
In need of last-minute HSWs? AIA Birmingham has you covered! Join us Tuesday, December 12th for a half-day of interactive-presentations provided by our Platinum & Gold Partners.
$35 Members | $65 Non-Members
Registration Extended!
Register online here.

Parking Reform & Zoning Changes
2024-01-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
SOLD OUT!
Join us for our January Chapter Meeting featuring Christina Argo, ASLA & Hunter Garrison, AICP
Overview of Parking Reform & Urban Neighborhood Zoning Changes in Birmingham
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024, 11:30-1:00 PM
1 HSW (Pending)

Mardi Gras Mixer
2024-02-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
Presented by:
Please RSVP by 2/6 to ttrotter@sescolighting.com!
This is a private event for IIDA/AIA Birmingham members.

The Hardwick Building
2024-03-06 16:30 - 17:30 | The Hardwick Building, 2308 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233
Join the AIA Birmingham Emerging Professionals for a tour of the Hardwick Building!
Wednesday, March 6th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM | 1 HSW (Pending)
$5 Members | $10 Non-Members
Register online here!
Tour led by Brittany Foley, AIA, Williams Blackstock Architects & Stewart Lee, P.E., Structural Design Group
The Hardwick, a 110-year-old-building, historically served as a fabricated and prefabricated steel processing plant. Located on 1st Avenue South the 60,000 square-foot building will serve as a mixed-use hub featuring Class-A office and restaurant/retail space. Perfectly situated on Birmingham’s Rotary Trail the space is being designed to meet the culture and workspace needs of the future, incorporating historic features and cool design aesthetics, while enhancing the neighborhood.

Birmingham Sculpture At Wade Sand & Gravel
2024-03-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Wade Sand & Gravel, 1200 10th Street West, Birmingham, 35204, United States
Join us for a tour of Birmingham Sculpture at Wade Sand & Gravel
Featuring a studio tour and chat with metal artists Joe McCreary & John Stewart Jackson
Tuesday, March 19th, 11:30 – 1:00 PM
1 LU | $20 Members | $40 Non-Members
Register here!
Registration closes March 15th (No late registration available)
Waiver Required | No restrooms | Closed toe shoes required

AIA Emerging Professionals Presents- ARE Prep: Understanding a geotech report
2024-05-23 16:30 - 17:30 | MBA Engineers Geotech Lab, 2717 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
AIA Birmingham’s EP committee in partnership with MBA Engineers presents a thorough tour of MBA’s GeoTech lab.
$5 Members | $10 Non-Members

Design Awards
2024-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 First Ave N, Birmingham, 35222, United States
Join us for our 2024 Design Awards Ceremony on Tuesday July 16th at Back Forty Beer Company.
Early Registration:
$75 per ticket | $750 for a table of 8
Late Registration:
$100 per ticket | $1,000 for a table of 8

Healthcare Symposium
2024-08-22 08:00 - 14:00
4 HSWs (Pending)
8:00 AM – 2:00PM
Alabama Power
Old Auditorium (3rd Floor)
1200 6th Ave. N Birmingham, AL 35203

Newly Licensed Architects
2024-09-12 16:30 - 18:00 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join us for a champagne toast honoring our newly licensed architects!
Private event for AIA Birmingham Members & Newly Licensed Architects
Thursday September 12th, 2024
4:30 – 6:00 PM

Lighting Solutions POP-UP Meeting
2024-09-17 09:30 - 15:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
September 17th, 2024
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
RSVP to stephanie@lightingsolutionsal.com

Emerging Professionals Fright Night With Bell & McCoy Lighting & Controls
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:30 | TopGolf Birmingham, 1111 24th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35234, United States
RSVP to erin@karmamanagementinc.com

MBA Engineers, INC. Pop-Up Meeting
2024-10-29 10:30 - 13:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Tuesday, Oct. 29th | 2 HSW’s
RSVP to acrompton@mbasei.com

Emerging Professionals - Firm Tour with KPS Group
2024-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 | kps group, 60 14th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Details coming soon!

AIA Birmingham Tradeshow
2024-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Alabama Power 3rd Floor Auditorium, 1200 6th Ave. N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
AIA Birmingham Members: Free!
Non-AIA Members: $50
RSVP to erin@karmamanagementinc.com by November 11th

Holiday Party
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30
December 5th 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Free Event | Members & Sponsors Only

Procrastination Education
2024-12-10 08:30 - 14:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States

Procrastination Education Coffee Talks
2024-12-18 08:00 - 10:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States

Emerging Professionals Sip & Snap
2025-01-15 17:00 - 18:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join the Emerging Professional Committee for a night of Headshots, Drinks, & Networking
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
$5 Members
$10 Non-Members

Bar Design at Continental Drift
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Continrntal Drift, 2201 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Tuesday January 28th
4:00 – 5:00 PM
1 HSW
Drink ticket provided
Late registration begins January 17th

Colored Masonic Temple Tour
2025-02-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Masonic Temple, 1630 4th Ave. North, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
February 19th | 11:30 – 1:00 PM
1 LU | Waiver Required

Holcombe Platinum + Pop-Up Event
2025-03-11 10:30 - 14:30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
RSVP to Gmoultrie@holcombedoorandwindow.com
2 HSW’s
109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S

Emerging Professionals Study Night - ARE INTRO
2025-03-20 16:30 - 18:00 | kps group, 60 14th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Closed free event for Emerging Professionals
Intro To ARE | ARE Trivia | Hero Doughnuts & Refreshments
4:30 – 6:00 PM
RSVP to jasmine@barrettarchstudio.com

Coffee with the 2025 AIA Executive Committee & Past Presidents
2025-03-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
Private event for AIA Birmingham Partners (Platinum +, Platinum, & Gold)
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd S

Design Awards Entry Forms + Fees Due
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00
View the Call For Entries Here.

April Chapter Meeting
2025-04-15 11:30 - 13:00 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Tuesday, April 15th
1 HSW | 11:30 – 1:00PM
$20 Members | $35 Non-Members | Late Registration Begins April 11th
Register Here: https://aiabham.org/shop/

Young Professionals A/E/C Spring Mixer
2025-04-22 17:00 - 18:30
Tuesday, April 22nd
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Good People Brewing Company
2 drink tickets included
35 and under
$5 Members | $10 Non-Members
$15 at the door

Design Awards Power Point + Presentation Narrative Due
2025-05-07 08:00 - 17:00

SESCO Platinum + Pop-Up Event
2025-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
