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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Join AIA Houston for a Happy Hour Meet & Greet with artist, architect, and educator Gail Peter Borden, FAIA, celebrating his gallery exhibition, Shallow Spaces, on Tuesday, February 3, from […] |
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Health Symposium Exhibition & Social (SES) annually provides an opportunity for education and networking to members of the architectural and healthcare communities. The event includes happy hour, a seminar, and […]
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The Houston AIA’s Committee on Architecture for Health, hosts an annual professional health and wellness event in Houston focused event in mid-February. The event is known as the Seminar, Exhibit, […]
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The Houston Museum District is one of the few areas in the country with such a dense population of museums, public art, contemporary architecture, and landscape design. On this 2-hour […]
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Join members of the Michael G. Meyers Competition Committee for a walking tour of the 2026 project site and the surrounding neighborhood. This is a great opportunity for students to […]
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Within the Mexico–Texas Pedagogical Axis framework, the UH College of Architecture and Design partnered with GOMA, an architecture office in Querétaro, Mexico, to develop a fifth-year Professional Design Studio course. […] |
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This tour explores the original footprint of the Heights, Texas’ and Houston’s first mixed-use community and home to 121 of the 279 National Register of Historic Places listed in Houston. […]
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Montrose is one of the most diverse and interesting neighborhoods in Houston with some of the city's best architecture including spectacular mansions, charming bungalows, the campus of the University of […]
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For nearly a century, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has championed Latino civil rights, civic inclusion, educational, and economic opportunity. The modest, two-story stucco building that became […]
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Guest presentation by TBAE and NCARB focusing on licensure. Feb 24 at 5:30PM at Architecture Center Houston - 902 Commerce Overview of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, Steps toward […]
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Join American Bird Conservancy and Bird City Texas Galveston for a brief overview and exploration of bird-friendly building design. From identifying and remediating hazards to birds, to applying the latest best practices in creating bird-friendly new design. 1.0 AIA HSW & 1.0 GBCI |
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The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world. Equivalent to the 8th largest business district in the United States, TMC has over 50 million square feet […]
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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.
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- 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
Nuestro Ambiente
October 24, 2025-January 30, 2026
Ambiente is where place becomes feeling. Here, belonging takes shape—in the buildings and places where we bring our spirit. It’s where community gathers, celebrates, remembers, and creates. This is where culture is lived, not just observed.
