Events
Voice of Architecture ‘26 Economic Outlook Panel
Join us for our 7th annual Voice of Architecture, Economic Outlook panel discussion and reception.
We will reveal the results of our member survey and invite our panelists to share their interpretation of the results and their own insights on what’s ahead this year.
Register HERE
BEC CE Zoom Call with Harry Lubitz
Managing Exterior Cement Stucco Moisture Vapor Drive in Warm, Humid Climates
Registrants will receive 1 LU/HSW Hour upon attendance!
Join Harry J. Lubitz, MBA, CSI, CDT, ASTM, IIBEC, AIA Allied as he discusses important architectural challenges that are prevalent in our climate.
Meeting Description:
The challenge posed in the warm, humid climate of the south US region causes significant water management and vapor drive issues on the exterior envelope of stucco clad structures. There are several methods to manage the water and moisture vapor, and we will examine each to understand which provides the best option for both mass walls (i.e. Block or Precast Concrete) and framed walls (i.e. OSB sheathing on wood studs for residential structures and glass-mat sheathing on steel framed commercial structures). We will also examine the specific IBC, IRC and Florida Building Code language and requirements for exterior water management in both residential and commercial applications and provide guidance to minimize intrusion and prevent customer complaints and litigation.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Understand the specific challenges of using cement stucco in warm, humid climates versus dry climates by examining the water resistance and moisture vapor drive of common applications.
2. Examine water management options as described in the IBC, IRC and Florida Building Code.
3. Learn which water management systems work in warm, humid climates and which may not.
4. Designing and detailing stucco cladding for code compliance and limiting of liability.
5. Research new potential moisture vapor permeability management options and best practices to address the potential shortfalls of exterior stucco cladding installations.
Members $5 | Non-Members $15
Register HERE
April Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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May Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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July Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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Aug. Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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Sept. Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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Oct. Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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Nov. Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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Jan Monthly Board Meeting
AIA Tampa Bay monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
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Holiday Party @ The Center
🌺👕Mele Kalikimaka & Hau' oli Hanukaha! Holiday Party at the Center!
Join AIA Tampa Bay and Gardiner & Theobald for a festive evening of holiday cheer, Hawaiian-inspired delights, and creative fun! Celebrate the season with us at the Center for Architecture and Design.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 17th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Center for Architecture and Design - 1208 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
🎁 Event Highlights:
Frozen Treat Machine Raffle Basket - Enter for a chance to win a basket with a Frozen Treat Machine (slushies, ice cream, margaritas, wine, etc) and an assortment of goodies!
🌺Hawaiian attire encouraged!👕
🎟️ Admission:
Members: Free
Non-Members: $30
Celebrate the holidays with great company, festive activities, and delicious Hawaiian-themed🌺 food and drinks!👕
RSVP or Register HERE
Meat, Eat, and Skeet Sporting Clays Tournament 2025
Join AIA Tampa Bay for a great afternoon of networking, amateur clays shooting, and BBQ at Tampa’s premier sporting clays facility! The 11th Annual Event will be held at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays on December 12th at 11:30am.
There will be prizes given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best teams as well as the Top Shooter! Shooters will be given 50 shells, ear protection, and a golf cart seat; remember to bring your eye protection!
Interested in being a sponsor? Learn more about different perks and packages!
Click Here to sign up and get your tickets or to Sponsor!
Fall 2025 USF SACD Lecture Series
Aimee Sanborn - 2025 SACD Distinguished Alumni Award Winner & Andres Moguel - 2025 USF Young Alumni Award Winner
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00 pm - HMS 1st Floor Breezeway
Credit Designation: AIA HSW | 1 LU
Participants will explore the intersection of design excellence and financial incentives, focusing on how Dallas’s Downtown Connection TIF Districts and the Federal/State Historic Tax Credit programs drive feasibility, guide scope definition, and reinforce compliance with preservation standards. The discussion will highlight code navigation under IBC/IEBC, envelope rehabilitation, and the planning, documentation, and design coordination required to deliver high-performance adaptive-reuse projects that preserve historic character while achieving modern health, safety, and welfare outcomes.
Winter Mixer | YAF & Associates
**CANCELED** Young Architects Forum Winter Mixer
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Form43 | 2621 Fairfield Ave, St. Petersburg, FL
Join us for the AIA Tampa Bay Young Architects Forum End-of-Year Mixer! Enjoy an evening of networking, food, and drinks with professionals from across the design community. The event will also feature a Coaster Sketch Contest, where attendees can showcase their creativity and compete for prizes.
Tickets:
Members – $10 | Non-Members – $20
Sponsorship opportunities are available for firms and partners interested in supporting emerging professionals and connecting with Tampa Bay’s design community.
CREating Partnerships Event @ Lightning Arena
Please join AIA Tampa Bay along with CREW Tampa Bay, SMPS Tampa bay, Construction Management Association of America (Florida), and Tampa Bay Retail Alliance for an inspiring evening of food, drinks, and networking as we cheer on TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING!
Register HERE
Celebrate Design Honor & Design Awards Reception
Join more than 300 members of the AEC community for Thee Tampa Bay Architecture Celebration of the Year on Thursday, November 6th at Centro Asturiano de Ybor City.
Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban — A Conversation on Art, Architecture, and Inspiration
Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban — A Conversation on Art, Architecture, and Inspiration
St. Petersburg, FL — Join Artist AGalban and Architect Peter Hauerstein for an afternoon exploring the intersection of art, faith, and architecture at the President Barack Obama Main Library, 3745 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, on Saturday, November 1st, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The event begins with AGalban sharing insights into his exhibit Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban, a body of work inspired by his transformative visit to Barcelona’s Basilica of La Sagrada Família. Following Galban’s talk, Architect Peter Hauerstein will lead an engaging presentation on Antoni Gaudí’s early influences—nature, faith, and symbolism—that shaped the visionary design of the basilica.
Select pieces from Galban’s acclaimed Gaudi and Galban Series will be on display during the event.
This special program is presented in partnership with the AIA Tampa Bay Center for Architecture and Design. The Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban Traveling Art Exhibit is made possible through generous support from the Gobioff Foundation and the City of St. Petersburg Individual Artist Grant.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: President Barack Obama Main Library
3745 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713, 727-893-7724
Admission is free and open to the public.
Fall Firm Crawl
Join our Associate Directors Brandon Newton (2026 East Director) and Hannah Murray as they lead the YAF and AIAS Student Firm Crawl and learn about the architecture industry by touring different firms in Ybor!
The crawl starts with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, an award-winning multidisciplinary team with a passion for creating innovative architecture. Ybor is just one of their 6 Florida office locations.
Next is EMPAD Architecture - a firm that boasts knowledgeable architects with beautiful built projects under their belts, including Dunedin Mix on Broadway.
Third is Chancey Architecture & Interior Design, a full-service design firm with more than 35 years' experience including extensive experience in residential design, among others.
Brandon and Hannah conclude the tour with Gasworx
Please bring a hardhat and close-toed shoes for the finale of the Firm Crawl!
REGISTER HERE
Light Up the Zoo @ ZooTampa
Architects are invited to join Envision Lighting and ASLA Members for an educational evening in an amazing setting - Zoo Tampa’s Africa. Enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and earn 1.5 HSW CEU’s while being enlightened.
Through various exhibits along the wandering path, you will learn about the principles of lighting design and how to ensure the safety and visual comfort of the living environment.
Enjoy an exciting evening walking through ZooTampa Africa as we demonstrate lighting topics including: Color Optics, Effects of CCT on plants, Creating the plant to be the “fixture,” Path lighting and more!
Dive into the Cocktail Bar and indulge in the heavy hors d’oeuvres that will be coming your way!
Mark it in your calendar! Thursday, October 16th 2025 !
Register for the Event HERE
Design Award Entry Due Honor Award Nominations Due
Design Awards recognizing excellence in architectural design located in Tampa Bay and by Tampa Bay’s architects. Join the best of the best and submit work for well deserved recognition.
Annual Meeting and Elections
Members, join your peers for the Annual Meeting and Elections. Food and drinks, and The Neighborhood exhibit is on display. Generously sponsored by:
MERRILL a Bank of America Company | The Mannings Group
ARE Study Session 8
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
ARE Study Session 7
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
Hardhat Tour: Horizon West Bay
Join us for a tour of the new home of Largo City Hall, Horizon West Bay, designed by ASD|SKY and constructed by BIltmore.
Horizon West Bay is a $85 million mixed-use development featuring a new Largo City Hall and nearly 20,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. It is scheduled to open later this year.
Lunchtime CE Series
One hour CE daily at Noon. Register for one session or all of them!
Design Award Entry Registration Deadline
Design Awards recognizing excellence in architectural design located in Tampa Bay and by Tampa Bay’s architects. Join the best of the best and submit work for well deserved recognition.
ARE Study Session 6
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
11 Months After Milton Are We Ready for the Next One?
Join AIA Tampa Bay and FSEA on August 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Architecture & Design for lite fare, drinks and an exhilarating panel discussion.
Our panel of professionals will discuss lesson learned from recent hurricanes and how we can be more resilient in the future.
ARE Study Session 5
POSTPONED
oin us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
The Art of Architecture
The Art of Architecture: A Panel Discussion on Friday, August 8 at 6:00 PM at The Portico. This engaging conversation will explore the intersection of art, architecture, and spirituality with leading voices in design and in partnership with AIA Tampa Bay's Center for Architecture and Design. It is hosted in concert with Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudí and Galban, the first-ever traveling art exhibit by noted artist AGalban, embarks on a multi-city journey inspired by the visionary genius of iconic architect Antoni Gaudí and the ongoing construction of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
ARE Study Session 4
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
AIA Florida Convention, Tampa
This year’s AIA Florida Conference is in Tampa, Florida. Join us for great keynotes, education, tradeshow and more….
ARE Study Session 3
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
ARE Study Session 2
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
Tour St. Pete Sanitation Building
Join the AIA Florida Gulf Coast and AIA Tampa Bay Chapters for a guided tour of the new St. Pete Sanitation Administration Complex designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. This groundbreaking facility strives to exemplify civic design excellence, environmental stewardship, and community legacy.
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2025 June 4 - 7, 2025 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 Registration is now open for AIA25—the premier AEC industry event—happening in Boston.
USF SACD Spring Lecture Series: Tod Walker, Archimania + USF SACD Open House
Registration is not required. Simply attend!