AIA Birmingham

Mardi Gras Mini Float Competition
2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States

AIA Leadership Summit
2026-02-11 08:00 - 2026-02-14 17:00 | AL
More details and information available on AIA National’s website.
https://www.aia.org/community/events/aia-leadership-summit-2026

Emerging Professionals Study Night @Williams Blackstock
2026-02-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Williams Blackstock Architects, 2204 1st Ave S, Ste 200, Birmingham, Al, 35233, Select a Country:
Get an intro to the ARE | Talk with Licensed Architects | Play Beginner Friendly ARE Trivia!
RSVP by February 10th to jasmine@barrettkent.studio

Chapter Meeting- Woodlawn Initiative
2026-02-24 11:30 - 13:00 | AL
1 HSW | $20 Members | $35 Non-Members
ACFA Office (109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S.)

Register to hear Marshall Anderson of Design Initiative, Matthew Churnock of Navigate Affordable Housing, and Joe Ayers of Woodlawn United speak on zoning and the Woodlawn Initiative.

Join US For Coffee With AIA Birmingham's 2026 Executive Board & Past Presidents
2026-03-06 08:00 - 09:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Private Event For Partners
(Platinum +. Platinum & Gold)
RSVP to Ali@karmamanagementinc.com

2026 Design Awards: Forms + Fees Due
2026-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
Submit Entry Form Here
Full Packet Info Here
Payment Can be Made Here

Emerging Professionals Study Night @Barrett|Kent Studio
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:00 | 101 25th St N, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
Get an intro to the ARE | Talk with Licensed Architects | Play Beginner Friendly ARE Trivia!
RSVP by March 10th to jasmine@barrettkent.studio

Are You Feeling Lucky? (SESCO Platinum + Pop Up)
2026-03-17 11:00 - 21:00 | Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Join AIA Birmingham & SESCO Lighting for 3 HSW’s and a Casino Night!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Lunch & 3 HSW’s
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Casino Night (Cocktail Attire)

Do's & Don'ts of a Design Awards Entry
2026-03-19 08:30 - 21:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join Cheryl Morgan, FAIA for tips and tricks on Design Awards PowerPoints over coffee at the ACFA gallery (109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S).
$5 Ticket

Homes For All: Chapter Meeting
2026-03-25 08:15 - 09:45 | Faith Chapel Care Center (921 2nd Ave N)
Join AIA Birmingham for a tour of the first completed Homes For All Site and learn how the Compassion Project inspired this initiative!
1.5 HSW | Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10

Emerging Professionals Study Night @KPS
2026-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | kps group, 60 14th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Get an intro to the ARE | Talk with Licensed Architects | Play Beginner Friendly ARE Trivia!
RSVP by April 7th to jasmine@barrettkent.studio

Elevating Design + Construction with Mass Timber
2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd St North, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
1.5 HSW | $30 | Lunch Provided
Sloss Furnaces (20 32nd St N)
Register to hear Jared Fulton (Chambless King Architects), Nathaniel Hardy (KPFF) and Daniel Murray (Murray Construction) share insights from Alabama’s Largest CLT Project, Cheaha State Park Lodge!
Register Here!

2026 Design Awards: Photos + Firm Logos Due
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
Submit Entry Form Here
Full Packet Info Here
Payment Can be Made Here
**All entries can be submitted with a dropbox or google drive link and emailed to ali@karmamanagementinc.com

2026 Design Awards: PowerPoint + Presentation Narrative Due
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | AL

Emerging Professionals Studio Walk
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:30 | 2119 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Join the Emerging Professionals for a walking tour of Birmingham’s historic arts district!
5:00 – 6:30 PM | Tickets $5 (AIA Birmingham & ICAA Members Only)

Designing for Impact: Health, Safety, and Welfare Considerations in Community Food Bank Facilities
2026-05-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, 4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, Alabama, United States
1.5 HSW | $20 Members | $35 Non-Members | Lunch Provided
Join us for a tour of the nearly completed Central Alabama Community Food Bank!
Register Here!

The Emerging Professionals Firm Tour
2026-05-12 16:30 - 18:00 | 101 25th St N, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
Tuesday, May 12th
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Barrett Kent Studio, Chambless King Architects, David Baker Architects |
Starting at Barrett Kent Studio (101 25th St N Suite 205)
Free for AIA Members & Sponsors |
$10 Non-Members |
Register Here!

Our World With Windows, Doors, and Millwork- Holcombe Platinum + Pop-Up
2026-05-19 10:30 - 14:30 | 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, 109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join us for a Pop-Up Event with Holcombe Doors & Windows!
Tuesday, May 19th | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Mimosa & Coffee Bar + Door Prizes & Expo
2 HSW’s | Lunch Provided
RSVP by May 12th to gmoultrie@holcombedoorandwindow.com

Spring A/E/C Young Professionals Mixer
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | High Dive HiFi Lounge, 524 32nd St S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join us for a fun night of Networking & Cocktails at the Spring A/E/C Young Professionals Mixer!
5:30 – 7:00 PM
$5 Members | $10 Non-Members
High Dive HiFi Lounge (524 32nd St S)
Register Here!

2026 Design Awards: Project Display Board Due
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
Full Packet Info Here
Drop off at the ACFA Office: (109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S)

Design Awards Ceremony
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:30 | The Haven, 2515 6th Ave South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
June 25th | The Haven | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Cocktail Attire | Tickets Here!

Higher Ed Seminar
2026-08-27 | AL
More details to come soon!

Newly Licensed Architects Cocktail
2026-09-17 16:30 - 18:00 | AL

Residential Architecture Symposium
2026-09-22 12:00 - 15:15 | AL
More details to come!

Coffee With AIA Birmingham's Executive Boards and Committees
2026-09-25 08:00 - 09:30 | AL
Private Event for Partners
(Platinum +, Platinum & Gold)

AIA Alabama State Convention
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | AL
Reach out to AIA Alabama for details and Information!
https://www.aiaalabama.org/

Platinum + Pop Up @AMA
2026-10-20 | AL

Member + Sponsor Tradeshow
2026-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Alabama Power Old Auditorium, 1200 6th Ave N, 3rd floor, Birmingham, 35233, United States
Join AIA Birmingham for the annual Member + Sponsor Tradeshow!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Members: Free | Non-Members: $50
RSVP to ali@karmamanagementinc.com by November 11th

Platinum + Pop Up @MBA
2026-11-20 | AL

Holiday Party
2026-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 | AL
