Tuesday, May 26th, starting at 4:30pm, join members for an informal open house and happy hour as Tryba opens their doors to AIA Colorado members. You’ll have the opportunity to tour the award-winning office, learn about the projects they are currently working on, and hear directly from the team about their design philosophy and creative process. RSVP here.
Wednesday, May 27, at Noon, join Nikolaus Remus, AIA, Advocacy Engagement Director at AIA Colorado, and Brittany Goldsmith, AIA, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, for a 2026 Legislative Session Recap to highlight key outcomes from this year’s State Capitol activity. They will share insights on the bills tracked, supported, and opposed, along with their outcomes. This session was shaped by a significant budget deficit and a strong focus on housing and climate policy, including increased state involvement in land use decisions. Join us to better understand what these changes mean for the profession and the future of Colorado’s built environment. RSVP here.
Designing great architecture starts long before anyone picks up a pen, mouse, or trace paper, it starts with people! Thursday, May 28th, at Noon, in the second session of AIA Colorado’s three-part Equity in Practice Series, AIA Colorado’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) committee invites you to dive into Chapters 4–6 of the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice where we’ll be talking about the big three: recruitment, negotiation, and mentorship. (A trio just as essential to your career as coffee, deadlines and asking “Is this PDF the final-final version?”). To be submitted for 1 LU. More info and RSVP here.
Tuesday, June 2nd, at 5pm, join AIA Colorado, the featured architects, and ByDesign’s Executive Producer Mike Chapman at SmithGroup for a special launch celebration recognizing this exciting moment for Colorado design. More info about the event and RSVP here.
Wednesday, June 3rd, at 4:30, at Phantom Canyon, in Colorado Springs, join AIA Colorado South members and the EP/YA Council for a happy hour designed to connect emerging professionals. RSVP here.
Thursday, June 4th, at 4pm, at Schoolyard Beer Garden, Join AIA Colorado Denver members and EP/YA Council for a happy hour and connect with other emerging professions. RSVP here.
Thursday, June 11th, at 6pm, enjoy connecting with fellow AIA Colorado members and University of Colorado alumni during the AIA26! Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. RSVP here.
Tuesday, June 16th, join AIA Colorado’s Business of Architecture Committee for a roundtable discussion regarding people management. This is a hybrid event, taking place in person and online. More info and RSVP here.
Wednesday, June 17th, at Noon, join members for a panel discussion with media and storytelling professionals to learn how architecture firms get published, what editors are actually looking for, and why some stories get picked up while others don’t. More info and RSVP here.
Thursday, June 18th, at 4pm, join members for a tour of Pancratia Hall Lofts, an adaptive reuse of a 1930 National Register historic landmark on Denver’s Loretto Heights campus. Tour approved for 1.5 LU|HSW. More info and RSVP here.
Tuesday June 23rd, at Noon, join members and the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) committee as we journey through Chapters 7-9 of the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice, which ask heavy questions: Are we growing equitably? Are we engaging communities meaningfully? And how do we know if we’re actually making progress . . . or just making more spreadsheets? Session to be submitted for 1 LU. More info and RSVP here.
Wednesday, June 24th, at Noon, join members in the West for a time to gather virtually. This session will recap key legislation from the recent session and explore how new laws may impact licensure, practice, liability, housing, and the built environment. AIA Colorado’s advocacy team will provide context and answer your questions, with a focus on implications for architects practicing in Western Colorado. More info and RSVP here.
