Welcome to architecture center houston
Home of AIA Houston
Step into Architecture Center Houston (ArCH). We are dedicated to celebrating the architecture and design that reflects our city’s diverse cultural heritage.
ArCH welcomes people of all backgrounds and disciplines to explore our exhibitions, participate in educational programs and engage in events that foster a deeper connection to our built environment.
Join our community as an AIA Houston member, a student or anyone curious about design who seeks to create a more inclusive and vibrant future for Houston through the power of architecture.
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Time: 5:30 PM Location: Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce Join us for the New ARE Study Group session to build your momentum in studying for the ARE. Held in a […]
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Team and sponsor groups must send at least one representative to pick up t-shirts, vehicle beach pass and event participant wristbands. RSVP required to attend. Complimentary food and drink for […]
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Join us for a virtual Q&A session about Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund application process. We’ll cover the ins and outs of applications for the Licensure Scholarship and Professional […]
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Become a part of the Michael G. Meyers High School Design Competition Committee. Join us to learn more about the committee and kick off the 2027 competition. We will gather […]
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The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS), through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field.
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Building Enclosure Council of Houston Presents: Optimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope Generative Design Strategies for Early-Stage Architectural Performance […]
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Join lifelong skateboarder and architectural historian Ted Barrow on a walking tour of the highlights of Houston's Modernist and Late-Modernist architecture through a skateboarder's perspective. The tour will cover key plazas […]
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Galveston Sandcastle Festival
Galveston Sandcastle Festival
our programs
We are passionate about bringing the Houston community together to learn, collaborate and have fun in ways that inspire creativity and build a deeper appreciation for architecture.
HOUSTON HOME TOURS
Sandcastle competition
Gingerbread Build-off
MGMC
- Promote transformative architecture and design.
- Partner with our community through engagement.
- empower and increase awareness of architecture and design.
- Be the collective voice for architecture and design.
- represent the diversity of perspectives.
- engagement that is active, intentional, motivational, and accessible. and
- Bridging people and places.
- better our community.
- Advocate for the importance of transformative design.
get involved with aia houston
We work together to accomplish that which no single architect can do alone.
Connect with a vibrant community of architects and design enthusiasts dedicated to shaping a better future for our city. Get involved to access exclusive events, professional development opportunities, and a platform to make a meaningful impact on Houston’s built environment.
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ArCH Info
Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) connects people and places through engagement, advocacy, and education on thoughtful design.
Open to the public
Monday-Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 3pm
Address
902 Commerce St.
Houston, TX 77002
Office
+1 713 520 0155
June 19-September 26
Skateboarding is not merely a subculture reacting against the built environment, but a distinct way of perceiving architecture and space.
Image Credit: Pedro Barros skating the Cathedral of Brasilia, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, 2019. Courtesy of Marcelo Maragni/Red Bull Content Pool.
