Heritage Trees and Architecture Workshop
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026 | 9-11 AM
AIA AUSTIN, 801 West 12th Street | $25 REGISTRATION FEE
1.5 HSW CE learning units (pending) available for AIA and IDCEC professionals
Pre-registration is required, and closes at noon on Friday, November 27. Registration fees are non-refundable, and support our work year-round.
Historic-aged residences often sit within a landscape that has formed over decades, in many cases predating the structure itself. In Austin, these properties are also typical sites of the city's prized Heritage Trees and other mature landscape features that offer unique value, while also requiring specific permitting processes and design considerations. During this workshop, Nick Deaver, AIA, and Vincent Debrock, Certified Master Arborist, share strategies and tips for designers working with older properties and their trees through renovation, addition, and ADU projects. The conversation will address:
Design strategies that integrate trees and other natural features, and maximize indoor/outdoor living environments
Assessing and maintaining trees, including Heritage trees, through tree protection plans and the tree permitting process
Collaboration across the design, construction, arborist, and landscape teams before and during construction
Event Details
This event is hosted in partnership with AIA Austin and takes place at the AIA Austin Center for Architecture at 801 West 12th Street, Austin TX 78701. Metered street parking is available on the surrounding streets including West Avenue and West 12th Street. Please adhere to public right-of-way parking rules. This event offers 1.5 HSW CE learning units (pending) for AIA and IDCEC professionals.
Questions? Contact Learning & Engagement Manager Bridget Gayle Ground.