Residential Architecture Symposium

Join AIA Birmingham September 16th from 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM for a Residential Architecture Symposium at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Keynote: “The Art & Science of Place Planning”
• Speaker: Ryan Frederick, bestselling author (Right Place, Right Time) and Stanford Center on Longevity advisor. Ryan is a friend and an engaging, informative and thoughtful speaker. And his book is included in the ticket price!
• Big Idea: We spend more time planning vacations than planning where we’ll live at different life stages. We need a plan for the important life transitions too.
• What You’ll Learn: How your home and neighborhood directly impact your health, happiness, and longevity
• Takeaway: Practical tools for making housing decisions that support your life goals—whether you’re renovating, relocating, or aging in place
Panel: “Why Residential Architects Matter”
• Real Stories: Local architects share how they work and what you can expect from your project.
• Behind the Scenes: Learn how architects guide homeowners through big and small construction decisions
• Your Future Projects: Discover how architects create homes that are beautiful, sustainable, and designed to work for every life stage
Why This Matters to You:
• Perfect for anyone thinking about home improvements, life transitions, or helping aging parents
• Opportunity to learn from experts in the field – whether that’s thinking about aging in place or designing a new addition for your family.
• Rare chance to network with residential architects and vendors who can answer questions about how they work to design custom homes.

Details:
• Tuesday, September 16th, noon to 3pm.
• Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Doors open to the public at noon.
• Ticket Link Here – Ticket price includes Ryan’s book! https://aiabham.org/product/residential-architecture-symposium-public-ticket/
Bring a friend—these conversations are better shared!