AIA Louisiana

09/01/2026

Early registration for AIA Louisiana Conference 2026 ends September 2! Don’t miss your chance to join us for an incredible conference filled with learning, connection, inspiration, and opportunities to celebrate architecture across Louisiana.

Register Here>> https://www.aiala.com/events/aia-la-26-conference-on-architecture--expo-/register

08/23/2026

Through real examples, a diagnostic framework used with hundreds of AEC professionals, and a live readiness assessment, this session at the conference gives firm principals, architects, and emerging professionals the language, the structure, and the starting point to lead AI adoption at the system level, not the tool level.

Register today: https://www.aiala.com/2026-annual-conference

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

Celebrate with us at the 2026 AIA Louisiana Honor Awards Program in Gulf Shores, Alabama, to connect with colleagues and to acknowledge our members' achievements this year. Tickets include dinner and two drink tickets. We hope to see you there.

Click here to register for Event Registration>> https://www.aiala.com/events/aia-la-26-conference-on-architecture--expo-/register

08/09/2026

Keynote Presentation
“Leadership By Design: Building Impact” Keynote Speaker: Kimberly Dowdell, FAIA

Thursday, 10/1/2026 8:00 AM-9:00 AM (1.0 LU)

Register Here>> https://www.aiala.com/2026-annual-conference

Session Description: The duty of a leader is to secure the future. Whether you seek to secure the future of a firm, a project, a committee, an organization, a city, or a nation, leadership requires intentionality. This session explores how to design your tenure in leadership with intention, and for impact. We will cover the key elements of designing in the practice of leadership to help you prepare for success in your next role or project.


Kimberly Dowdell, FAIA is an award-winning architect and building industry leader. In her current role as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Amrize, she is working to advance innovation in the delivery of critical infrastructure and building solutions in all construction markets, from foundation to rooftop.In 2024, Dowdell served as the 100th President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), which was preceded by her 2019-2020 term as President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). Her career has included leadership in a global design firm, public service, academia, real estate development, project management, and distinguished service to various organizations. In 2005, Dowdell co-founded the Social, Economic, Environmental Design (SEED) Network. She is also a LEED Accredited Professional. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. Her overarching mission is to improve the quality of people's lives, by design.

08/06/2026

YAF Community Open Mic Night - Finding Your Fit: Aligning Values, Work, and Purpose
Date - August 13th - Thursday
Time - 6.00pm - 7.30pm EDT

REGISTER AT - https://aia.zoom.us/meeting/register/8ktiRIlMSamXnt3hrySTxA #/registration

Upcoming YAF Open Mic Night featuring the topic of Finding Your Fit: Aligning Values, Work, and Purpose. This open-mic conversation explores how to design a career rooted in your personal values. From finding the right firm fit and defining your “value” beyond salary, to negotiating, interviewing, setting boundaries, and learning how to say no, this session centers on advocating for yourself, and empowering others to do the same.

08/05/2026

If you’ll be in the area!🎥🍿….

The award-winning film documentary, Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture, traces the enduring influence…

07/30/2026

Want to see world-class resilient design in action? Don't miss our exclusive conference tours led by Chandra Wright!

The Lodge Tour (Thu & Fri, 9:15–10:15 AM)
Explore the world’s first project to achieve SITES Platinum, LEED Gold, and FORTIFIED certifications.

The Interpretive Center Tour (Thu, 1:45–2:45 PM)
Get an inside look at Alabama’s greenest building, pursuing full Living Building Challenge certification.

$25 per tour. Add a tour to your conference itinerary today!

Register at https://www.aiala.com/2026-annual-conference

We hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

Coffee & Conversation this Thursday! Are you joining in? Coffee & Conversations: Serving Beyond the State Level

Join us for an informal virtual Coffee & Conversations featuring our state representatives serving on three AIA National committees: the Strategic Council, Young Architects Forum (YAF), and National Associates Committee (NAC). Hear firsthand about their experiences, the work of each committee, current initiatives, and how these leadership opportunities are shaping the profession.

Whether you're curious about national service, interested in getting more involved, or simply want to learn what these committees do, this is a great opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed, conversational setting. Bring your coffee and join the discussion!

Register Here>> https://www.aiala.com/events/cofe-and-conversations

07/28/2026

Another episode of "Real Life of an Architect" coming soon! Only two remaining this year. Click below to register.

Remaining Air Dates:

August 12th 12 PM – Featuring Jose Alvarez, FAIA
October 14th 12 PM – Featuring Tracy Lea, FAIA

Register HERE>>https://www.aiala.com/events/education
(Note: 1 LU continuing ed credit available to those who attend a live showing; listed above)