AIA El Paso hosts a variety of events throughout the year, fostering professional growth, networking, and community engagement.
From educational programs and advocacy initiatives to social gatherings and design celebrations, these events provide opportunities for architects, industry professionals, and the public to connect, collaborate, and support the built environment.
Texas Parks & Wildlife + Preservation Texas | Historic Masonry Workshop - Kick Off Meeting
Meet at Hueco Tanks State Park for an exclusive, 3-Day hands-on preservation workshop following a Kick-Off / Meet & Greet Reception. Learn more about historic stone masonry assessment, stabilization, and traditional construction techniques.
Kick-Off / Meet & Greet Event
Texas Parks & Wildlife + Preservation Texas | Historic Masonry Workshop
Meet at Hueco Tanks State Park for an exclusive, 3-Day hands-on preservation workshop following a Kick-Off / Meet & Greet Reception. Learn more about historic stone masonry assessment, stabilization, and traditional construction techniques.
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!
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.
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!
Preservation Texas Building Blocks Speaker Series - J.E. Morgan & Sons | Construction El Paso and the American West
J.E. Morgan & Sons | Construction El Paso and the American West
Presented by Dr. Mark Cioc-Ortega
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!
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.
AIA El Paso 2027 Design Awards Gala
AIA El Paso Chapter's Design Awards recognizes outstanding architectural and urban design in the El Paso region. AIA El Paso Chapter's Design Awards recognizes outstanding architectural and urban design by architects, emerging professionals, and students practicing in El Paso, to promote public interest in architectural design excellence.This year’s design award winners will be announced and recognized at the Annual AIA El Paso Architecture Gala on January 29th, 2027 in Downtown El Paso at the Hotel Paso del Norte.
Winning entries and presentations from the design awards will be shared via the AIA El Paso chapter's website www.aiaelpaso.org
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.
How Memory Occupies Space - Dia De Los Muertos + the Transformation of Place
Presented by Josue Munoz-Miramon, AIA
27th Annual El Paso Architectural Foundation Golf Tournament
Presented by AIA El Paso + WiA
School, Practice, and the Path Forward
Presented by EO ArchiPaths: From Studio to Practice + TTU Architecture Graduates
Paso by Design Workshop is an interactive, hands-on architecture community outreach event designed for participants of all ages. Organized under the direction of La Nube STEAM Discovery Center's STEAM Coordinator, Alezzandra Diaz, this program provides a unique opportunity for families to explore spatial design and architectural concepts together. [1, 2]
Event Details
Venue: La Nube STEAM Discovery Center, located at 201 W. Main Dr., El Paso, TX 79901.
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Session Times: Sessions are scheduled for 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Target Audience: Open to all age groups, serving as a family-friendly community outreach program. [1, 2]
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!
Architecture, Cities + The Spaces we Share
Presented by Alfonso Garduno with G3 Arquitectos + TTU
Career Paths in Architecture
Architecture Building Z. Parking lot @ N. Loop Dr & La Promesa Dr.
GATHER: Design in Progress OPEN STUDIO
Presented by TTU architecture students + faculty at wor
TxA26 Annual Conference & Design Expo
TxA26 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 San Antonio from Oct. 15 – Oct. 17, 2026. For more information and to register, visit texasarchitects.org/conference.
Mabel Welch Walking Tour
Meet at the Mabel Welch Historical Marker at 3101 Copper Ave, El Paso, TX 79930
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!
La Nube Fall Camp - Designing for the Desert
🌵 In partnership with AIA El Paso, campers will learn from professional architects and explore how architecture responds to environmental challenges by studying the unique climate, landscape, and ecosystems of the Chihuahuan Desert. Through hands-on activities, design challenges, and collaborative learning, students will discover how architects use creativity, science, and nature-inspired solutions to create comfortable, resilient, and sustainable communities. 🦂
2026 Annual AIA El Paso Lego Build
A hands-on LEGO build activity for all ages, happening alongside Chalk the Block.
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.
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.
EO - TxA Design Challenge 2026 Workshop Series - Student Design Gallery Walk & Feedback Session
Student Design Gallery Walk & Feedback Session — September 26
Join us for the final in-person gallery walk and feedback session, where students will share their projects and receive final feedback before submission.
Location: TBD
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!
EO - TxA Design Challenge 2026 Workshop Series - Presentation & Submission Workshop
Presentation & Submission Workshop — September 18
Led by Londie Delgado
Learn presentation techniques, storytelling, graphic communication, and best practices for putting together a polished, competition-ready submission.
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!
EO - TxA 2026 Student Design Challenge Workshop Series - Project Design Review
Project Design Review — September 4
Led by Olivia Ramos
Students will present their developing concepts and receive mentorship and constructive feedback to strengthen their projects before final production.
