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The American Institute of Architects is the VOICE of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society.

We carry out our goals through advocacy, information, and community. Each year the AIA

* Sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure
* Sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry
* Provides countless Web-based resources for emerging architecture professionals
Conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture
* Hosts the annual AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
* Serves as an advocate of the architecture profession
* Champions architects’ future by enhancing public belief in the value of design
* Promotes design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through an awards program

09/22/2026

Join AIA EKY and Gray AES team members for a special building tour of Wild Turkey Distilling Company campus in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

AIA EKY 2026 Building Tour - Wild Turkey Distilling Company
Date: Thursday, October 8th 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Arrive by 3:45pm and construction trailer)
Location: Wild Turkey Distilling Company; 1417 Versailles Rd

Tickets are limited to 20 spots and are $5.00 ea.

1 LU will be provided.

Gray AES provided integrated design-build and construction services to support the growth of the Wild Turkey Distilling Company campus in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The team engineered and executed critical structural projects, including a new 50,000-square-foot pre-engineered metal building for a dedicated palletizing warehouse, allowing Wild Turkey to scale its infrastructure without disrupting ongoing operations.

Sign up with the link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aia-eky-2026-building-tour-wild-turkey-tickets-2001778804290?aff=oddtdtcreator

Read more about the project here:
https://www.gray.com/projects/wild-turkey-distilling-company/

Questions: Please email Robert Barnhart, AIA EKY President-Elect. [email protected]

09/14/2026

🐾 Barkitecture 2026 is coming up!

There’s still time to put together a team and show off your creativity for a great cause! AIA East Kentucky’s Barkitecture invites teams to design and build a one-of-a-kind pet structure, with entries auctioned off to benefit the Lexington Humane Society.

Design Guidelines:
Structures can be any form of pet architecture — doghouses, cat condos, bunny barns, chicken coops, and more! Designs must not exceed 60” H × 60” L × 60” D, and teams are encouraged to incorporate recycled or repurposed materials that are non-toxic and animal-safe.

Upcoming Deadlines:
• September 24 — Final day for team submissions
• October 8 — Initial concept design submission
• October 15 — Team board information submission
• October 29 — Event Day!

Join us October 29 from 5–8 PM at The Barrel Room at West Sixth for the silent auction and to see what our teams create!

09/11/2026

🌲 Explore the future of mass timber in Lexington!

The 2026 Regional Cross-Laminated Timber Conference (RCLT) is coming to Lexington, Kentucky, October 12–14 at the Campbell House!

Join professionals from across architecture, engineering, construction, forestry, manufacturing, economic development, and the forest products industry for three days focused on the growing opportunities in mass timber and cross-laminated timber construction.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and university experts, connect with professionals from across the region, and learn more about the innovations shaping the future of modern wood construction.

📅 October 12–14, 2026
📍 Campbell House | Lexington, KY
🌐 Learn more and register: KYMassTimber.com
Or check out in our Bio

We hope to see you there!

UK Forestry Extension
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
University of Kentucky College of Design
UKY AIAS

09/04/2026

DEADLINE EXTENSION til September 10th!

The OHKY Student Conference is designed to provide students with a transformative two-day experience focused on professional development, networking, career exploration, and industry education. This year, our Student Conference will be held September 24–25, 2026, at the Cleveland Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio. Registration is open now until September 10th. If your students are traveling to Cleveland to attend the conference, we also have hotel rooms available at a discounted rate from now until September 10th.

Conference highlights include:
• Professional development and career-focused educational sessions
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and fellow students
• Interactive workshops and engaging discussions
• Opportunities to learn from design practitioners, manufacturers, and industry partners
• Student-focused programming designed to support the transition from academia to practice

Additional conference details, registration information, and the full schedule can be found on the website: https://www.iidaohky.org/studentconference2026

IIDA also accepting submissions for Student Awards as part of the Chapterwide Design Awards being celebrated in Cleveland at the Museum of Natural History on Friday September 25. These awards recognize outstanding work from across the OHKY Chapter. More information on submission requirements and deadlines can be found here: https://www.iidaohky.org/2026studentawards

Are you a University faculty? Join your students at the IIDA OHKY Student Conference and participate in programming designed to engage, support, and inspire the next generation of design professionals. Information can be found here: https://www.iidaohky.org/event-details/ohky-student-conference-educators-2026

IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter

09/03/2026

Registration for the IIDA OHKY Student Conference is now open!

The OHKY Student Conference is designed to provide students with a transformative two-day experience focused on professional development, networking, career exploration, and industry education. This year, our Student Conference will be held September 24–25, 2026, at the Cleveland Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio. Registration is open now until September 10th. If your students are traveling to Cleveland to attend the conference, we also have hotel rooms available at a discounted rate from now until September 10th.

Conference highlights include:
• Professional development and career-focused educational sessions
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and fellow students
• Interactive workshops and engaging discussions
• Opportunities to learn from design practitioners, manufacturers, and industry partners
• Student-focused programming designed to support the transition from academia to practice

Additional conference details, registration information, and the full schedule can be found on the website: https://www.iidaohky.org/studentconference2026

IIDA also accepting submissions for Student Awards as part of the Chapterwide Design Awards being celebrated in Cleveland at the Museum of Natural History on Friday September 25. These awards recognize outstanding work from across the OHKY Chapter. More information on submission requirements and deadlines can be found here: https://www.iidaohky.org/2026studentawards

Are you a University faculty? Join your students at the IIDA OHKY Student Conference and participate in programming designed to engage, support, and inspire the next generation of design professionals. Information can be found here: https://www.iidaohky.org/event-details/ohky-student-conference-educators-2026

IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter

08/28/2026

🐾 BARKITECTURE IS BACK! Save the date!

AIA East Kentucky is bringing together architecture, creativity, and a good cause for Barkitecture — a pet house design competition and silent auction benefiting the Lexington Humane Society!

Architects, designers, builders, and creative teams are invited to design and build a one-of-a-kind pet-related structure. All entries will be auctioned to the public, with proceeds benefiting the Lexington Humane Society.

Interested in putting together a build team? Contact Taylor Stephens at [email protected] by September 4 for more information.

📍 The Barrel Room West Sixth Brewing
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 5–8 PM

Whether you want to design, build, bid, or just come hang out, join AIA East Kentucky for a fun evening supporting our four-legged friends.

Good design. Good cause. Very good dogs. 🐶🐱

07/26/2026

What a great evening at Car-chitecture 2026! 🚗⚾

A huge thank you to everyone who brought out their cars, attended the event, volunteered, and helped make this year’s gathering such a success. From classic cars and trucks to low riders, and project cars, it was incredible to see our community come together at the ballpark.

The parade lap around the field before the Lexington Legends game was a highlight of the night, and even more importantly, the event helped support a great cause.

We’re excited to share that we’re expecting to donate around $1,000 to God’s Pantry Food Bank through this event. Every registration and ticket purchased helped make that possible.

Thank you to our participants, spectators, sponsors, volunteers, and the Lexington Legends for helping make Car-chitecture more than just a car show—it’s a way for our community to come together and give back.

Lexington Legends God's Pantry Food Bank

07/03/2026

REMINDER! CALLING FOR CARS! 🚗

There’s still time to register your vehicle for Car-chitecture 2026! Whether you have a classic, muscle car, low rider, lifted truck, Jeep, Euro build, JDM favorite, exotic, or a project car you’re proud of, we’d love to have you join us.

🏟️ Saturday, July 25, 2026
📍 Lexington Legends Baseball Park
⏰ Vehicle check-in begins at 4:00 PM

For just $20, you’ll receive:

✅ Entry into the car show
✅ A ticket to the Lexington Legends game
✅ The opportunity to take a parade lap around the outfield before first pitch
✅ The chance to support a great cause, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the God’s Pantry Food Bank

Even if you’re not entering a vehicle, come enjoy an evening of amazing cars, baseball, and community!

🎟️ Register today:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/car-chitecture-2026-tickets-1989826566826?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions?
📧 Robert Barnhart – [email protected]
📧 Alex Short – [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with fellow car enthusiasts. We can’t wait to see everyone at the ballpark!

05/16/2026

Great turnout at the 2nd Annual SEAoK + AIA Kentucky Pickleball Tournament at PKL Lex! 🏓

Over 40 architects, engineers, students, and industry professionals came together for an afternoon of competition, networking, and fun. Congratulations to Leo Biagi and Nick Abend of Omni Architects on taking home the championship!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped organize another great event for Kentucky’s design community.

Read more here from SEAoK: https://www.ncsea.com/news-post/2026-2nd-annual-seaok-aia-kentucky-pickleball-tournament/

04/24/2026

Design Slam Highlights! 🎉

What a great night of creativity, collaboration, and fast-paced design thinking at our latest Design Slam!

Teams took on the challenge and delivered impressive ideas under pressure. Congratulations to our winners:

1st Place – GRW / RTA
2nd Place – Anderson Rogers Construction
3rd Place – GRAY AES

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and came out to make the event a success. We love seeing the design community come together to connect, compete, and have fun.

Already looking forward to the next one!

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Lexington, KY
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Wednesday	8am - 5pm
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Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 7pm

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