AIA Central Idaho

Buy Idaho Capitol Show
2026-02-25 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Boise) | Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Join us in the Idaho State House at our display as we present to the public the value of architects and architecture

AIA Central Idaho Small Firms Exchange
2026-03-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Slow by Slow Coffee, 405 S. 8th St., Ste. 155, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
March 4th, 2026

Let’s get together over coffee and discuss business plans, insurance and other issues shared by small firms.

AIA Central Idaho March Luncheon and Presentation
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Beside Bardenay, 612 W. Grove Street, Boise, ID, 837002, United States
March 17, 2026

Please join Shopworks Architecture (Denver, CO) for a presentation on Dignified Design

Please join Shopworks Architecture (Denver, CO) for a presentation on Dignified Design (formerly trauma-informed design) – a concept they have been researching for over a decade. Research shows that environments have a direct impact on our physical and mental health, the effects of which are amplified by the fact that humans average upwards of 90% of their lives in the built environment. Some environments can have a detrimental effect, while others are known to be restorative. As such, influencers of the built environment have a responsibility to make decisions that minimize harm and maximize benefits for individuals and communities. Dignified Design is one such design approach that seeks to bias the health and well-being of end users, recognizing that modern life is stressful, and the built environment can play a critical role in supporting mental, physical, and social health. As an ideal, Dignified Design aims to create places that protect, promote, and celebrate the dignity of life and human wholeness. The presentation will offer an overview of this multidisciplinary approach (research as well as case studies), which draws on the latest evidence in neuroscience and psychology, anthropology and ecology, and of course architecture and design as well as the lived expertise of end users to deeply understand the relationships between brain, body, culture, and environment.

Building Tour - Boise Fire Station #13
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Boise Fire Station #13, 6124 N. Bogart Lane, Boise, ID, 83714, United States
AIA Idaho Central Section is joining IIDA for their Boise City Center Project Tour. We will be touring the new Boise Fire Station 13 completed by Pivot North Architecture and Rice Fergus Miller. The use of CLT (cross-laminated timber) supports firefighter wellness while the design improves schedule predictability.

Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | The Mode Lounge, 800 W. Idaho St., Boise, ID, United States
March 19, 2026

AIA Central Idaho Emerging Professionals Community connects young architects, design professionals, and students who are interested in the discussion of design, professional development, community, and collaboration.Â All are welcome regardless of age, experience, or licensure status.

Building Tour - FoodSpace
2026-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 | FoodSpace, 4645 N. Summit Way, Meridian, ID, 83646, United States
FoodSpace is an award-winning, end-to-end foodservice consulting firm specializing in kitchen design, operations management, and innovation.Â Join us for a tour of their facility, followed by a happy hour event!

April Small Firms Exchange
2026-04-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Form & Function, 511 W. Broad St., Boise
Let’s get together over coffee and discuss business plans, insurance and other issues shared by small firms.

April Emerging Professionals Community Happy Hour
2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Boise Brewing, 523 West Broad Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702
AIA Central Idaho Emerging Professionals Community connects young architects, design professionals, and students who are interested in the discussion of design, professional development, community, and collaboration.Â All are welcome regardless of age, experience, or licensure status.

AIA Central Idaho April Luncheon Presentation
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Beside Bardenay, 612 W. Grove Street, Boise, ID, 837002, United States
Join us this month for a discussion on craft. As Architizer puts it, artificial intelligence, automation and algorithmic design promise to “disrupt” everything – from how buildings are drawn to how they are permitted, built and managed. In response, architects are feeling pressured to be faster, cheaper and more efficient than ever before. Hear from your peers on how they navigate this complex design environment and how we can maintain our craft in this modern setting. We’ll explore how design ideas are translated into built form, the opportunities provided by emerging technologies, and how decisions are made with care at every scale.

May Small Firms Exchange
2026-05-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Broadcast Coffee, 1100 W Idaho St Suite 105, Boise, ID, 83702

Annual AIA Central Idaho Golf Scramble
2026-05-14 | Shadow Valley Golf Course, 15711 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd., Garden City, Idaho, ID, 83714, United States
May 14, 2026

While our golf spots are sold out, we have started a wait list in the event that someone is unable to attend. If you’d like to get on the waitlist, let one of the officers know, or send an email to aiaboise@gmail.com. In addition, there are still a few remaining sponsorship opportunities! And of course, we’d love for you to join us for lunch!
