Demand for design services in March expanded sharply from February.
“[This] may reflect a desire to beat the continued interest rate hikes expected in the coming months,” said AIA's chief economist, Kermit Baker.
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A #socialdistancing intervention designed for Austin parks inspired by Texas wildflowers. A program of the Austin Foundation for Architecture in collaboration with @AustinCityParks and supported by @AIAAustin and Gensler's Austin office! buff.ly/2WYFMev
After the board meeting this morning, @AIAAustin carpooled and walked to #austincityhall to support #Transit4ATX! We must expand transit for our growing community NOW to combat congestion and climate change. Visit @TransitForATX for more!
Yesterday we sent a letter to President Trump letting the administration know that we staunchly oppose uniform designs for federal #architecture. You can do the same—take action now to let the administration know that you oppose this style mandate. p2a.co/eH3Mx8N
Happy Thanksgiving! @aiaaustin is grateful for all of our members, Allied members, supporters, and friends in the design community on this day, and wish you a cozy and relaxing weekend! Via @dwellmagazine, here's a very special building: buff.ly/34nSghl
The American Institute of Architects issued a statement today calling on the United States to reverse its withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/33n8F5g
Join @aiaaustin in welcoming Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA, to Design Talks at @austinpubliclibrary on Sept. 10 for "The Architecture of the Cosmopolis". Vishaan will also be signing his book. Admission includes lunch. 1 LU. More info/tix: buff.ly/2PgnwvC
Thanks to the @AIAAustin Urban Design Committee for this event! "The large waterfront development planned for the site that currently houses the @statesman newspaper offices drew favorable responses from local architects and planners...." Full article: buff.ly/2LbxlWl
Registration closes Wednesday! (Tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.) Get your tickets today for the 2019 @aiaaustin Summer Conference this Thursday and Friday, August 22-23! buff.ly/32CfjEF
SAVE THE DATE! The next edition of Design Talks (formerly the Luncheon Speaker Series) is about a month away! On September 10, @aiaaustin will host Vishaan Chakrabarti at the @austinpubliclibrary. Early-bird tickets now available at buff.ly/2OZa5Af. Lunch will be served.
We're two weeks and one day from the AIA Austin 2019 Summer Conference, and we can't wait to see you there! Here's another peek at three more amazing sessions you can choose on August 22-23. Save $55 if you register by 8/15. Info/tix: buff.ly/32CfjEF
You'll save $55 if you register by 8/15 for the AIA Austin Summer Conference, taking place August 22-23! We've got an amazing lineup for you, from 36 diverse courses worth up to 16 LU, a Design Expo, and a Thursday Happy Hour. Register today! buff.ly/2LOmlkr
CORRECTION! @aiaaustin will be welcoming @txarchitects President-Elect Connie Rivera, AIA, to meet our chapter over lunch at the Center for Architecture on WEDNESDAY of next week (not Thursday)! We still want to see you there, of course! RSVP today: buff.ly/32QwiDk