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NEXTBelow is a listing of events taking place in October. To learn more about each event, please click on event title (scroll down to view more events). Click on the calendar button below for a month-long view.1. AIA Austin 25th Annual Homes Tour - October 1-2AIA Austin will be celebrating it's 25th Homes Tour this year! The tour, which has earned a regional and national recognition, is a great way to spend a weekend looking at great architecture. This year's self-guided tour will highlight 15 homes in and around Austin, TX. More info here. T, $2. Barkitecture - October 1Since its inception in 2005, Barkitecture has become an Austin favorite! Hosted by Animal Lovers of Austin, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, and the 2nd Street District, this architectural dog-centric fundraiser showcases doghouses created by some of Austins best and brightest architects, designers and builders. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on these unique doghouses, play at the 'pup-stop', learn more about adoption opportunities from local area rescue groups, and enjoy a Howl-o-Ween Fashound Show. More info here. E, K, Free3. Urbanized. A documentary film by Gary Hustwit - October 5Join director Gary Hustwit for a special Austin preview screening and post-film discussion. Presented in association with SxSW, AIGA Austin, IDSA Austin, AIA Austin, in conjunction with Austin x Design Month. More info here. M, $4. Heritage x Design: Alberto Garcia House Restoration - October 6Tour this Landmark home and learn about its recently completed pristine restoration and green updates from the Austin craftspeople who worked on the project. Evening will conclude with a reception. The house is located at 1214 Newning. Program and Tour from 6pm - 7pm. Reception from 7pm - 8pm. $15 per guest. Benefitting Historic Travis Heights-Fairview Park. Hosted by The Heritage Society of Austin. More info here. T, L, $5. Architecture at the Umlauf - October 6A seasonal lecture series featuring Austin's many talented and innovative architects. October's speaker will be Pollen Architects + Design. Hosted by The Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and sponsored by AvenueOne Properties & AIA Austin. More info here. L, $NEXT

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PREVIOUS NEXT6. More than Architecture - October 7From October 1 - 30, members of the Austin architecture and design community will display their creations amongst items of the permanent collection of the Fine Arts Library of the University of Texas at Austin. Works shall include designs, paintings, metalwork, sculpture, and furniture. A wine and cheese opening reception will be held Friday, October 7, 2011, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. More info here. E, F, K7. PERSPECTIVAS dosmil 11 Exhibit - October 7This design exhibit aims to showcase the work and talent of Austin Latino architecture and design professionals during the 2011 celebrations of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.15-Oct.15). Design entries will be on display at the Mexican American Cultural Center, a one-of-a-kind facility dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of cultural arts and heritage. More info here. E, Free 8. Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS) Open House - October 7 CMPBS is a non-profit education, research, and demonstration organization specializing in life cycle planning and design. During Austin X Design, CMPBS will hold an open house featuring a tour of the organization's site and demonstration buildings led by Co-Directors Pliny Fisk III and Gail Vittori. Tour dialogue will focus on sustainability and eco-balanced design. More info here. T, F9. The Guild of Austin Artisans - October 7-9Austin's premier association of architecturally focused artisans, presents an exhibition of recent work in the Commodore Perry Mansion (41st and Red River) on October 7th-9th. The newly renovated mansion is one of Austin's landmark historic estates and serves as a physical testament to the value and legacy that such artisans have contributed to architectural design in the Austin area, and in this context The Guild will present work that illustrates how the tradition of skilled artisanship continues in the modern design arena. More info here. E, L10. The Old Bakery Block Idea-Thon: Revitalization of Congress Avenue's Under-Utilized Spaces - October 8AIA Austin, in partnership with Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), Alex Gilliam of Public Workshop, the City's Art in Public Places Program (AIPP), Austin Foundation for Architecture (AFA) and the City's Parks Department will host an interactive design workshop on the site of the Old Bakery on Congress Avenue. The event is designed to engage members of Austin's community - artists, designers, architects, city officials, business leaders and the general public - to generate new ideas toward a potential redesign of the block. Participants will build temporary structures to aide in the re-imagining of the area and share their vision for the block and surrounding areas. More info here. Free11. OFF THE GRID: Recharging Public Art + Design - October 8OFF THE GRID: Recharging Public Art + Design, a full-day symposium hosted by the City of Austin's Art in Public Places Program, will feature an intimate look at existing and future public art and design in the Seaholm District, a former industrial section of southwest downtown Austin that is undergoing a transformation into a vibrant urban neighborhood. A uniquely Austin adaptive reuse project, the Seaholm District serves as a model for sustainable urban revitalization nationwide. Panel speakers include Jana McCann, AIA, McCann Adams Studio; Greg Kiloh, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office, City of Austin; and John Rosato, Southwest Strategies Group.The symposium will take place from 9:00 am 3:30 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the decommissioned Seaholm Power Plant located at the terminus of West Street at 3rd Street. Check-in and breakfast begin at 8:30am. REGISTER BY OCTOBER 5 here. Space is limited! Admission is $20 (includes breakfast and lunch). Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. More information here. L, $PREVIOUS NEXT

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PREVIOUS NEXT12. Women.Design.Build Biomimicry Table at STEM Fest - October 8Women.Design.Build is participating in this year's Girl Scouts Science Technology Engineering and Math Festival! Come join us as we educate over 200 girls about the wonders of biomimicry. Open to the public, $5. More info here. E, K, Free13. Going Green: How to Align Public Art with Green Building and Infrastructure - October 12A free viewing of the Americans for the Arts webinar titled Going Green: How to Align Public Art with Green Building and Infrastructure. Through case studies and policy examples, the webinar covers fundamental approaches for integrating art that makes green technologies visible in the design and construction of buildings. ( Moderator: Liesel Fenner, Americans for the Arts. Presenters Mary Jo Aagerstoun, EcoArt South Florida; Rebecca Ansert, Green Public Art; Emily Blumenfeld, Public Art Consultant; Mark Brest van Kempen, Artist; Patricia Watts, ecoartspace.) Hosted by the City of Austin Art in Public Places Program. L14. Vervano showcase at Gallery Shoal Creek - October 13Showcase of Vervano sustainable modern furnishings by Laura Britt Design hosted by Gallery Shoal Creek. Vervano furnishings will be on display in an art gallery setting. Enjoy beautiful furniture and beautiful art all under one roof. A Lecture highlighting Sustainable Furnishings will be presented by Laura Britt from Vervano. More info here. E, Free15. Interior Design Homes Tour by ASID - October 15The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is proud to offer our first tour of homes that will showcase projects designed by some of Austins best award-winning ASID interior designers. Come look and learn about what services interior designers provide, the process of designing a home and more about how and why to hire a professional interior designer. ASID members as well as staff members from each featured design firm will be present at each home to provide information and answer questions. Please visit our website for more details. T, Free16. AIA Austin Architecture in Schools Program BOX CITY - October 15 In celebration of Austin x Design, the Architecture in Schools program will host a Box City event at Pease Elementary on Saturday, October 15th (exact time is to be announced). Children learn about the design and construction industry by sketching designs for their buildings, requesting permits, and constructing those buildings out of cardboard boxes. A city grid serves as blank canvases, awaiting students creativity to develop a thriving city. More info here. K, FreePREVIOUS NEXT

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PREVIOUS NEXT17. Women.Design.Build HOPE Biomimicry Table - October 16Women.Design.Build will educate HOPE market-goers about the practice of biomimicry and how it pertains to the WDB mission and vision. Grab some fresh veggies while you're there! More info here. F, K18. Austin Design Riot! - October 20A celebration of all the rockin' architecture, interior design and creative folks in the Austin design community, hosted by the international online design website Apartment Therapy, Austin's own awesome website CultureMap and the amazing design store Threshold Furniture & Design Studio. Speakers, scavenger hunts, drinks, snacks, giveaways, Austin design, fun and more! More info here. L, Free19. Music in Architecture-Architecture in Music - October 19-21The Center for American Architecture and Design, in conjunction with the School of Architecture, the College of Fine Arts, and the Butler School of Music, presents Music in Architecture-Architecture in Music. This cross-disciplinary Symposium brings musicians, composers, architects, and scholars from around the world to explore the deep connections between the two arts through performance, installation, and academic research. The program includes collaborative performances between musicians/composers and architects who have created site-specific original music and architectural installations. In addition, there will be performances inspired by and illuminating architecture from commissioned architects, artists and composers. Performance times vary. More info here. L, E20. UPtown DOWNtown Tour & Speaker Series - October 22The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is proud to announce Austin's first-ever UPtown DOWNtown commercial interior design tour on October 22nd from 10am to 4pm. Tour locations range from sustainably designed projects like the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Lamberts Downtown Barbecue to offices for web marketing firms, Smiley Media and Whale Shark. Also included are offices for architectural firms, Gensler and GSC Architects and a medical office for Balcones OB/GYN. Many of the projects on the tour have received national and regional recognition and most are not generally open to the public. Attendees will learn about the ins and outs of commercial design and how the projects got from the beginning to the end. IIDA members, as well as representatives from each featured firm, will be present at each tour location to provide information and answer questions.$ 5 wristbands, which will admit you to all of the projects, will be available all tour locations on the day of the event. An after-party Happy Hour will take place at TAKOBA, on East 7th Street from 4-6pm. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue is also offering attendees a 25% lunch discount during the tour. For a complete listing of tour locations and more info, go here. L, $21. Sell Design Group Open House & Studio Tour - October 22Tour includes: Phillip Sell Design / Custom Furniture & Architectural Detail Design / Build; Sell Mill / Custom Saw Milling and tree harvesting; and Swan Percussion / Drum Manufacturing. Saw Mill demonstrations all day. Refreshments will be provided as long as supplies last. Phillip Sell Design is located at 711 Flite Acres Road, Wimberley, TX, 512.847.8300. More info here. T, FreePREVIOUS NEXT

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PREVIOUS22. Ask an Architect - October 22Join the AIA Austin Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Committee for one-on-one time with an architect. Do you have questions about the architectural process? Do you have a project you'd like to start, but are not sure where to begin? Join us at this free event to learn more. More info here. Free23. 9th Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes - October 22-23This years tour features eight fabulous remodeled homes throughout the Greater Austin Area, showcasing some of Austin NARIs most talented remodelers. The tour allows visitors to check out the latest possibilities in remodeling. Projects include a George A Peterson Historic Landmark renovation and addition, a complete home redesign of a 1930s era home in Old West Austin, conversion of a 1930s rental home to a primary residence, complete redesign of a 1969 home opened up to meet todays modern lifestyles, the remodeling of 1600 sq to bring an updated look and functionality to outdated kitchen/dining room/living ear and guest bathroom, kitchen remodels, total reconfirmations of living spaces, extraordinary finishes and energy products used to create spectacular renovations ranging from $75,000.00 to over $375,000.00. More info here. T, $24. Green City Austin Festival - October 23Ten City of Austin departments with environmental programs and more than 20 partnering non-profit organizations will participate in a one-stop bonanza of environmental information wrapped in fun, music and hands-on activities for the entire family A new feature will be a phone app scavenger hunt to landscaped gardens, Green Buildings, and stormwater ponds. More info here. T, L, K, E, M, Free25. Livable City Mixer - October 24Monday Night Mixer explores Transit Oriented Developments. We'll start at Blackstar Co-Op at 5:00 p.m. with words by LC and Cap Metro; migrate to the Crestview Station platform at 6:00 p.m.; take the train to MLK Station where we'll be met by individuals from the Chestnut Commons Project, along with Foundation Communities; before heading back to Blackstar at 6:44 p.m. 26. Arthouse Rooftop Architecture Film Series - October 26How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster? (2010, NR). Directed by Norberto Lopez Amado & Carlos Carcas, the film traces the rise of one of the worlds premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. The Rooftop Architecture Film Series is free for Arthouse members; $10 for non-members. More info here. M, E, $PREVIOUS

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