Dallas Architecture Forum

Dallas Architecture Forum is a non-profit organization that gathers architects and design professionals. Indeed, the community it's a place to discuss relevant topics for the industry, share knowledge and learn.

Memberships are paid and give you access to all the community's events. Specifically, there are three membership levels.

• Forum membership: with two levels (individual and circle). Both levels receive free access to events. In addition, Circle members receive also enhanced benefits and recognition. Starting from $12.5.
• Corporate membership: for small to mid-size companies. The membership gives free access to events to all the company's employees and gives the brand special recognition. Starting from $675.
• Design Society membership: for young professionals, students, or design enthusiasts. This membership has all the benefits of the Forum membership. Starting from $30.

You can pay any of these levels annually or monthly. On the other hand, the community gives all its members free access to the learning events they host. Specifically, there are three types of events:

• Forum Lecture Series: events where emerging talents and thought leaders from the industry speak and share knowledge.
• Forum Panel Series: to sharing opinions and viewpoints about relevant issues that can be addressed for designers at a local and regional level. Besides, there are moderators and expert panelists to guide the sessions.
• Dallas Design Symposium: an annual event that gathers architects, designers, and artists. Its purpose is to learn about relevant topics in the industry. It's also an excellent opportunity to network.

To join the Dallas Architecture Forum, you must fill out a form and pay the chosen monthly or yearly membership. To do this, you choose via online or via mail. Finally, the events were originally in-person in the United States, but in 2020 and 2021 were all virtual.