AIA Florida Northwest upcoming events

ARE Game Show: Programming & Analysis (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

This ARE exam prep event will be hosted both in-person and virtually. In order to participate in this quiz show-style game (either virtually or in-person), each person should have their smartphone available and with enough battery life to "buzz in" to play the game.

Links for the buzzer and the virtual meeting option will be sent via email to all registrants before the event.

Whether or not you have already passed the Programming & Analysis exam... Come for the study resources! Come for the fun! Come for the treats!

Wednesday, October 28

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

503 E Government St

Pensacola, FL 32502

Please RSVP

November CE Lunch Meeting - Pensacola (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Pensacola CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Sink Selection for Sustainability & Accessibility

Course Number

K2307U

1 AIA HSW/LU

Also provides credit for

USGBC

IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

This course reviews restroom design trends for commercial buildings by focusing on sink/lavatory system technology and the sustainability and accessibility trends surrounding them. The program will discuss the expanding role architects and designers play in accessible designs – striking a balance between hand washing needs and design flexibility. The program compares a variety of sink/lavatory systems and corresponding components. It discusses how each component can enhance the sustainably of hand washing functions while still providing style within a space. Additionally, the course will cover appropriate ADA, LEED, and Wellness design criteria.

Tuesday, November 17

12:00 pm

Bowden Building, Room 1
120 Church St

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by November 15 to reserve your lunch.

November CE Lunch Meeting - Panama City (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Panama City CE Lunch Meeting

Sponsored by:

Sink Selection for Sustainability & Accessibility

Course Number

K2307U

1 AIA HSW/LU

Also provides credit for

USGBC

IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Wednesday, November 18

12:00 pm

Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Boardroom, 235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by November 15 to reserve your lunch.

November CE Lunch Meeting - Destin (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Destin CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Sink Selection for Sustainability & Accessibility

Course Number

K2307U

1 AIA HSW/LU

Also provides credit for

USGBC

IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Thursday, November 19

12:00 pm

DAG Architects
1223 Airport Rd, Destin

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by November 15 to reserve your lunch.

Holiday Party & Tree Festival (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Make plans to join us December 3 for the AIA Florida Northwest Holiday Party and Tree showcase/judging. You do not need to be participating in the tree decorating event - come join us for some holiday fun!

Thursday, December 3

4 - 6 p.m.

Culinary Productions

201 E Wright St

Pensacola

Free to attend. Please RSVP!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

Drop off trees (by 4 pm) and stay for the PARTY...everyone is welcome, kids, family members, friends!
CASH BAR
Light Apps and Treats provided
*Please make sure that all items are firmly attached to the trees.

Artistic and creative folks have volunteered to decorate trees for children at Studer Family Children's Hospital. Join us as we celebrate these creative designs and the great year 2026 has been for the chapter. Awards and bragging rights will be handed out to our decorators in the following categories:

Contact Jill for more information.

December CE Lunch Meeting - Pensacola (Tuesday, December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Pensacola CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Enhancing Outdoor Living - Current Trends

& The Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

1 HSW/LU

Course Description

This course delves into the increasing and expanding role of outdoor living and its importance in households, businesses, and communities. Reviewed are the styles and specification considerations of aluminum shading products. The focus is pergolas and cabanas, made with insulated, dual-walled aluminum louvers that seal completely to block rain and snow and complement any architectural style.

Learning Objectives:

Examine the current trends in outdoor living, including using outdoor spaces as an extension of indoor activities like socializing, cooking, and entertaining.
State how modern aluminum cover structures for residential and commercial applications have been adapted to bioclimatic designs that leverage an eco-conscious approach.
Discuss the role of pergolas and cabanas in expanding livable spaces, enhancing year-round outdoor living, and improving occupant comfort and wellness.
Describe the materials, styles, and specification considerations for shade structures to ensure a durable, low-maintenance, long-lasting solution.

Tuesday, December 15

12:00 pm

Bowden Building, Room 1
120 Church St

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by December 13 to reserve your lunch.

December CE Lunch Meeting - Panama City (Wednesday, December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Panama City CE Lunch Meeting

Sponsored by:

Enhancing Outdoor Living - Current Trends

& The Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

1 HSW/LU

Course Description

Learning Objectives:

Examine the current trends in outdoor living, including using outdoor spaces as an extension of indoor activities like socializing, cooking, and entertaining.
State how modern aluminum cover structures for residential and commercial applications have been adapted to bioclimatic designs that leverage an eco-conscious approach.
Discuss the role of pergolas and cabanas in expanding livable spaces, enhancing year-round outdoor living, and improving occupant comfort and wellness.
Describe the materials, styles, and specification considerations for shade structures to ensure a durable, low-maintenance, long-lasting solution.

Wednesday, December 16

12:00 pm

Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Boardroom, 235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by December 13 to reserve your lunch.

December CE Lunch Meeting - Destin (Thursday, December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Destin CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Enhancing Outdoor Living - Current Trends

& The Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

1 HSW/LU

Course Description

Learning Objectives:

Examine the current trends in outdoor living, including using outdoor spaces as an extension of indoor activities like socializing, cooking, and entertaining.
State how modern aluminum cover structures for residential and commercial applications have been adapted to bioclimatic designs that leverage an eco-conscious approach.
Discuss the role of pergolas and cabanas in expanding livable spaces, enhancing year-round outdoor living, and improving occupant comfort and wellness.
Describe the materials, styles, and specification considerations for shade structures to ensure a durable, low-maintenance, long-lasting solution.

Thursday, December 17

12:00 pm

DAG Architects
1223 Airport Rd, Destin

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by December 13 to reserve your lunch.

2027 AIA Florida Legislative Day (Tuesday, February 09, 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT

AIA Florida Legislative Day

February 9, 2027

Every year, Florida architects visit lawmakers and policymakers in their offices in Tallahassee to advocate for issues, pass out AIA Florida posters and make connections that will improve the practice of architecture in the state. Your involvement is critical to the success of AIA Florida's advocacy efforts. Make plans to join us at the Capitol on Feb. 9.

Schedule:

January 15, 2027
- Registration Closes
January 19, 2027
- 12 p.m. Eastern. Webinar for students attending Legislative Day.
January 26, 2027
- 12 p.m. Eastern. All AIA Florida members attending Legislative Day should plan to attend the preparation webinar.
February 8, 2027
- 12 - 4 p.m. AIA Florida Board Meeting at Florida Health Care Association located at 307 W. Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL. Board members and invited guests only.
- 5 -6 p.m. - Student Reception at AIA Florida Headquarters located at 104 E. Jefferson St., Tallahassee, FL
February 9, 2027
- 8 - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast and Legislative Day Briefing at Florida Health Care Association at 307 W. Park Ave.
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Visits at the Capitol. AIA Florida war room open at the Capitol. Lunch and snacks available at the AIA Florida Headquarters.
- 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Reception at AIA Florida Headquarters.

A shuttle will be provided in the morning to take people from the Aloft to Florida Health Care Association for the briefing and to the Capitol after the briefing.

AIA Florida has a room block at Aloft Downtown Tallahassee. Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations as soon as possible. The block closes January 20, 2027 or when sold out. Whichever occurs first.

February CE Lunch Meeting - Pensacola (Tuesday, February 16, 2027)

Tue, 16 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Pensacola CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Building Envelope Solutions

Course Number BES_0325

Course Description

This presentation is intended to provide participants with an overview of the building envelope and an understanding of the most common building envelope problems. In addition to an overview of problems, solutions will be addressed for a variety of categories, including maintenance, restoration, roofing, metal, plaza decks, and air barriers.

1 LU/HSW

Tuesday, February 16

12:00 pm

Bowden Building, Room 1
120 Church St

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by February 14 to reserve your lunch.

February CE Lunch Meeting - Panama City (Wednesday, February 17, 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Panama City CE Lunch Meeting

Sponsored by:

Building Envelope Solutions

Course Number BES_0325

Course Description

1 LU/HSW

Wednesday, February 17

12:00 pm

Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Boardroom, 235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by February 14 to reserve your lunch.

February CE Lunch Meeting - Destin (Thursday, February 18, 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Destin CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Building Envelope Solutions

Course Number BES_0325

Course Description

1 LU/HSW

Thursday, February 18

12:00 pm

DAG Architects
1223 Airport Rd, Destin

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by February 14 to reserve your lunch.

March CE Lunch Meeting - Pensacola (Tuesday, March 16, 2027)

Tue, 16 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Pensacola CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Wood Curtain Walls Enhancing Mass Timber Performance

WOODCW0226

1 LU/HSW

This course introduces architects to the expanding world of mass timber, and the vital role wood-based enclosure systems play in high-performance design. Participants will explore key mass timber solutions and discover how wood window and curtain wall systems enhance both building performance and architectural expression. The program also reviews essential code and installation considerations, while highlighting wood’s impact on health, well-being, and resilient design equipping architects to create buildings that are efficient, expressive and human centered.

Learning Objectives:

1.      Identify types of mass timber solutions

2.      Recognize wood window system applications and functionality

3.      Understand code compliance and installation requirements

4.      Evaluate wood’s impact on health, well-being, and resilient design

Tuesday, March 16

12:00 pm

Bowden Building, Room 1
120 Church St

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by March 14 to reserve your lunch.

March CE Lunch Meeting - Panama City (Wednesday, March 17, 2027)

Wed, 17 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Panama City CE Lunch Meeting

Sponsored by:

Wood Curtain Walls Enhancing Mass Timber Performance

WOODCW0226

1 LU/HSW

Learning Objectives:

1.      Identify types of mass timber solutions

2.      Recognize wood window system applications and functionality

3.      Understand code compliance and installation requirements

4.      Evaluate wood’s impact on health, well-being, and resilient design

Wednesday, March 17

12:00 pm

Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Boardroom, 235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by March 14 to reserve your lunch.

March CE Lunch Meeting - Destin (Thursday, March 18, 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Destin CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Wood Curtain Walls Enhancing Mass Timber Performance

WOODCW0226

1 LU/HSW

Learning Objectives:

1.      Identify types of mass timber solutions

2.      Recognize wood window system applications and functionality

3.      Understand code compliance and installation requirements

4.      Evaluate wood’s impact on health, well-being, and resilient design

Thursday, March 18

12:00 pm

DAG Architects
1223 Airport Rd, Destin

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by March 14 to reserve your lunch.

April CE Lunch Meeting - Pensacola (Tuesday, April 20, 2027)

Tue, 20 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Pensacola CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Spaces of Connection

Course Number CE-U24964

1 HSW

Also provides credit for IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Course Description

Grounded in behavioral and cognitive science, this session highlights how comfort, clarity, and restoration can be strategically integrated to support belonging and connection in educational spaces. Participants will examine real-world applications and research-informed strategies that move beyond aesthetics to impact human experience in meaningful and measurable ways.

Whether designing a new school or retrofitting an existing one, attendees will leave with actionable frameworks to create inclusive environments that support the whole child and the educators who serve them.

Course objectives:

Identify environmental factors, including acoustics, lighting, thermal comfort, and ergonomics, that directly impact cognitive performance, emotional well-being, and physical health in K–12 learning environments.
Explain the role of acoustics and biophilic design in reducing stress and mental fatigue among students and instructors, using evidence from post-occupancy evaluations and neuroscience-based case studies.
Evaluate the impact of spatial clarity and wayfinding on user stress and engagement, particularly for neurodivergent students and first-time visitors in educational spaces.
Apply research-informed frameworks to advocate for and implement inclusive, human-centered design strategies that meet the mental health and safety needs of students and educators alike.

Tuesday, April 20

12:00 pm

Bowden Building, Room 1
120 Church St

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by April 18 to reserve your lunch.

April CE Lunch Meeting - Panama City (Wednesday, April 21, 2027)

Wed, 21 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Panama City CE Lunch Meeting

Sponsored by:

Spaces of Connection

Course Number CE-U24964

1 HSW

Also provides credit for IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Course Description

Course objectives:

Identify environmental factors, including acoustics, lighting, thermal comfort, and ergonomics, that directly impact cognitive performance, emotional well-being, and physical health in K–12 learning environments.
Explain the role of acoustics and biophilic design in reducing stress and mental fatigue among students and instructors, using evidence from post-occupancy evaluations and neuroscience-based case studies.
Evaluate the impact of spatial clarity and wayfinding on user stress and engagement, particularly for neurodivergent students and first-time visitors in educational spaces.
Apply research-informed frameworks to advocate for and implement inclusive, human-centered design strategies that meet the mental health and safety needs of students and educators alike.

Wednesday, April 21

12:00 pm

Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Boardroom, 235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by April 18 to reserve your lunch.

April CE Lunch Meeting - Destin (Thursday, April 22, 2027)

Thu, 22 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Destin CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Spaces of Connection

Course Number CE-U24964

1 HSW

Also provides credit for IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Course Description

Course objectives:

Identify environmental factors, including acoustics, lighting, thermal comfort, and ergonomics, that directly impact cognitive performance, emotional well-being, and physical health in K–12 learning environments.
Explain the role of acoustics and biophilic design in reducing stress and mental fatigue among students and instructors, using evidence from post-occupancy evaluations and neuroscience-based case studies.
Evaluate the impact of spatial clarity and wayfinding on user stress and engagement, particularly for neurodivergent students and first-time visitors in educational spaces.
Apply research-informed frameworks to advocate for and implement inclusive, human-centered design strategies that meet the mental health and safety needs of students and educators alike.

Thursday, April 22

12:00 pm

DAG Architects
1223 Airport Rd, Destin

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by April 18 to reserve your lunch.

May CE Lunch Meeting - Pensacola (Tuesday, May 18, 2027)

Tue, 18 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Pensacola CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Being Compliant: Program for Furniture Safety & Durability

Course Number Compliant_26

1.0 HSW

Additional Course Credits

USGBC

IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Course Description

This course is designed to give designers, buyers, and other stakeholders a comprehensive understanding of BIFMA Compliant and the ANSI/BIFMA furniture standards that make up the program. The free and accessible BIFMA Compliant product registry exists to help anyone associated with commercial furniture make informed selection and purchase decisions that safeguard clients and organizations. ANSI/BIFMA furniture standards have been the basis for assessing safety and durability since 1973. They are foundational to the well-being of the ultimate user of commercial furniture products.

Tuesday, May 18

12:00 pm

Bowden Building, Room 1
120 Church St

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by May 16 to reserve your lunch.

May CE Lunch Meeting - Panama City (Wednesday, May 19, 2027)

Wed, 19 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Panama City CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Being Compliant: Program for Furniture Safety & Durability

Course Number Compliant_26

1.0 HSW

Additional Course Credits

USGBC

IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Course Description

Wednesday, May 19

12:00 pm

Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Boardroom, 235 W 5th St

Panama City, FL 32401

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by May 16 to reserve your lunch.

May CE Lunch Meeting - Destin (Thursday, May 20, 2027)

Thu, 20 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Destin CE Lunch Meeting

Presented by:

Being Compliant: Program for Furniture Safety & Durability

Course Number Compliant_26

1.0 HSW

Additional Course Credits

USGBC

IDCEC (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA)

Course Description

Thursday, May 20

12:00 pm

DAG Architects
1223 Airport Rd, Destin

CEU Lunch Meetings are a benefit of membership in AIA Florida Northwest

Any non-member attending will be charged $20 for cost of lunch.

Registration for the event is required, any member who wishes to attend and did not register for the event will be charged $10 for lunch.

Please register by May 16 to reserve your lunch.

2027 AIA Florida Convention & Trade Show (Wednesday, July 28, 2027)

Wed, 28 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

AIA Florida Convention & Trade Show

July 28-31

The Boca Raton

GET DETAILS AND REGISTER