Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Architects in Corpus Christi, TX | AIA Corpus Christi
AIA Corpus Christi serves as the leading voice for the architectural profession in the Texas Coastal Bend region. Founded in 1960, we advocate for our members, the profession, and design excellence while fostering career development and shaping public policies that enhance our built and natural environment. Our organization connects architects, associates, and design professionals through educational programs, networking opportunities, and community engagement initiatives. We provide critical resources including continuing education credits, job boards, licensing guidance, and access to national AIA programs.Our strategic priorities focus on being a valued resource, building connections within the profession and community, and promoting sustainable practices. Through events like the annual Fore the Birdies Golf Tournament and Lunch & Learn presentations, we create platforms for professional growth and industry collaboration. As a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, we uphold the highest standards of architectural practice and advocate for the profession's future.
Services
Continuing Education
Job Board
Networking Events
Professional Advocacy
Career Development
Licensing Guidance
Community Engagement
Design Excellence Promotion
Policy Advocacy
Industry Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We advocate for architects and design professionals in the Texas Coastal Bend region
- We provide essential continuing education programs meeting state licensing requirements
- Our job board connects local firms with architecture professionals
- We organize networking events including Lunch & Learn presentations and golf tournaments
- We maintain strong connections with the national American Institute of Architects
What people say
Strong industry connections
Valuable CE programs
Excellent networking events
Career resources
Professional development
Services
Continuing Education
We offer comprehensive continuing education programs that meet Texas licensing requirements and AIA standards. Our courses cover health, safety, welfare topics, sustainable design, and barrier-free accessibility. Programs include Lunch & Learn presentations and online AIAU courses.
Job Board
Our job board connects local architecture firms with qualified professionals in the Texas Coastal Bend region. We list both local positions and opportunities from AIA member firms across Texas, supporting career advancement and workforce development.
Networking Events
We organize networking events including the annual Fore the Birdies Golf Tournament and regular Lunch & Learn presentations. These events foster professional connections, industry collaboration, and community engagement among design professionals.
Professional Advocacy
We advocate for architects and design professionals at local and state levels, working to shape policies that impact the built environment. Our advocacy includes government relations efforts through the Texas Society of Architects and Texas Architects Committee.
Career Development
We support career development through mentorship programs, emerging professional resources, and educational opportunities. Our services help architects at all career stages enhance their skills, earn continuing education credits, and advance professionally.
People
Rob Garcia
2025 President
Studio Director/Architect for Levy Dykema Architects with Texas A&M environmental design background. Advocates for community-focused design through innovation and collaboration.
Madeline Layland
2025 President-Elect
Licensed architect with Levy Dykema Architects, specializing in emerging professional development. Oklahoma State University graduate who earned her license in 2022.
Victor Cruz
2025 Secretary & Treasurer
Partner at LaMarr Womack and Associates with 12 years of experience in BIM processes and project management. Specializes in production management and design phases.
Alex Garza
2025 Immediate Past President
Project Architect with Pfluger Architects and Texas Society of Architects TAC committee member. Expert in sustainable design and building information modeling.
Suzan Rozypal
Executive Director
Former Southwest Airlines flight attendant with history degree from Texas A&M. Manages chapter operations and connects architecture with historical preservation efforts.
Questions
What services does AIA Corpus Christi offer to architects?
We provide continuing education programs, job board access, networking events, professional advocacy, and career development resources for architects in the Texas Coastal Bend region.
How can I earn continuing education credits through AIA Corpus Christi?
We offer Lunch & Learn presentations, online AIAU courses, and other programs that meet Texas licensing requirements for health, safety, welfare topics and sustainable design.
What professional events does AIA Corpus Christi organize?
We host the annual Fore the Birdies Golf Tournament, regular Lunch & Learn presentations, chapter meetings, and networking mixers for design professionals.
How does AIA Corpus Christi support emerging architects?
We provide mentorship programs, licensing guidance, career resources, and the Associate Director for Emerging Professionals role to support new architects' career development.
What advocacy efforts does AIA Corpus Christi undertake?
We advocate for architectural professionals through government relations initiatives, policy development, and representation on the Texas Society of Architects TAC committee.
