TOUR OF RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

ABOUT THE EVENT

Every year, architects submit their most innovative residential designs to the AIA Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture Task Force and they are judged by a carefully selected jury.  The homes include a variety of projects including new construction, but also historic preservation, renovations & additions, urban infill, & adaptive reuse, and condominiums to name a few.

The best from the 10-county Triangle region are chosen for the Tour, a ticketed event that takes place every fall where the homes are opened up to the public to tour at their leisure.  Architects and docents are on-site to answer questions and provide an in-depth look at the architecture of each of the homes.

Each of the projects have a unique story to tell as they journeyed from concept to move-in-ready homes.  The architects faced challenges to deliver these awe-inspiring works, but an architect is nothing if not a problem-solver.  Come learn how architects are able to achieve the near impossible regardless of scale, scope, location or style.

HOW IT WORKS

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Tickets will become available as the tour dates get closer

VISIT THE HOMES

For the duration of the tour, you may visit any of the homes at any time during the hours the tour is open.  Simply present your ticket when you arrive, and enjoy the tour!

WHAT ARE THE JUDGES LOOKING FOR?

The Jury is selected each year from a wide range of AIA member architects and affiliated residential design and construction professionals to tour and judge each of the projects based on the following selection criteria:

• Overall quality of design
• Relationship to the site/site strategy
• Quality of craftsmanship & thoughtful detailing
• Innovative use of materials
• Sustainable features
• Spatial qualities such as light and views
• Storytelling (relationship/collaboration between the Architect & the Homeowner)