Home Tours

• Submission Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. PDT

AIASF and the Home Tours Committee will evaluate the submissions on a rolling basis. Once the project is submitted, you should expect to receive status notifications and to schedule a site visit within 1 – 3 weeks of submission.

• All entries must be submitted by the firm principal, a registered architect, a current AIASF member, and the person responsible for the project design.
• The architect agrees to collaborate with AIASF on logistics to showcase the project and to participate in a panel discussion at the Center for Architecture + Design in the week prior to the tour.
• Multiple submissions are encouraged; however, only one home per firm may be chosen for the tour.
  • Previous homes featured on this tour are not eligible for consideration.
• Location: Projects must be in the city of San Francisco. If you have a home in Marin County that you are interested in showing, please let us know!
• Project Completion: Projects must be substantially completed by the date of submission.
• The submission packet must be signed by the architect and the homeowner, and included with the submission.
• Firms must complete a project team and vendor list before final selection. This allows AIASF to invite potential sponsor to join the fun. 
• Only project architect firm members may be at the homes during the tour. All associated interior designers, contractors, engineers, etc. must have a sponsorship agreement with AIA San Francisco to be onsite during the tour.
• There is no fee to submit a project.

Home Tours Weekend: September 12-13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Discover San Francisco’s most inspiring homes with the AIA San Francisco Home Tours—a rare chance to step inside exceptional residences and experience the best in contemporary and historic Bay Area design. Each year, this celebrated program opens doors to architect-designed homes across the city, from cutting-edge modern spaces to beautifully reimagined historic properties.

Tour-goers enjoy an immersive open house experience—meeting the architects and design teams, exploring innovative layouts and sustainable features, and seeing firsthand how thoughtful design shapes the way we live. Along the way, you’ll gain insights into housing trends, all-electric living, and creative solutions to urban challenges, all while connecting with San Francisco’s vibrant design community.

Home Tours Experience:

• Explore a curated selection of architect-designed homes.

• Meet award-winning architects, builders, and designers in person.

• Get ideas and inspiration for your own home projects.

• Learn about sustainable, all-electric, and future-focused design.

• Experience neighborhoods and architectural styles across San Francisco.

• Support the local architecture and design community.

Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, a homeowner seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the city’s most remarkable spaces, the AIA San Francisco Home Tours offer a one-of-a-kind look at how great design elevates everyday life.