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.
Construction Notice & Parking:
Effective June 2, the Main Street project is entering Phase 1, which will impact the west side of Main Street, including a staging area along the 900 block of Commerce. Please plan accordingly when driving to the Architecture Center. Construction is expected to increase traffic congestion, and impact parking availability in the area.
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Time: 6PM Location: DLR Group, 1000 Louisiana St Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77002 Join us for this year's final ARE Study Group session to build your momentum in studying for […]
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An exploration of art, architecture and campus design on the University of Houston’s main campus. Works by Frank Stella, Jim Love, William King and The Art Guys are found within […]
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The AIA Houston Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce, Houston, TX 77002 from 6 PM to 8 PM. This special evening brings our community […] |
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Building a village starts with connection. Join the AIA Houston Women in Architecture and Houston NOMA for It Takes a Village Commons; a meet up for parents, caregivers, and […] |
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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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Join award-winning journalist Linda Lorelle and a panel of experts, Cesar Espinosa (FIEL), Charles Foster (Foster LLP), Stan Marek (MAREK), and Emiliano Valencia (ABIC), for an insightful conversation about the […]
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Join the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Texas chapter for an evening of networking, insight and conversation exploring the intersection of urban density and sustainable placemaking. This […]
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AIA Houston Emerging Professionals Committee invites you to an exclusive tour of Lincoln Technical Institute’s new Houston campus at in East Downtown. This nearly 100,000 SF adaptive reuse project transforms […]
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Join architecture photographers Mariella and Luis Ayala, AIA for this weekend workshop exploring the art and craft of capturing the built environment. Mariella and Luis are sought out by architects across the […]
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A treasure trove of great architecture, the timeless campus features designs by Cram, Goodhue, & Ferguson; John Staub; William Ward Watkin; Michael Graves; Kieran Timberlake; Ricardo Bofill; Cesar Pelli; Lake/Flato […]
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We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Historic Resources Committee (HRC). 8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-10:00am Historic Tax Credit Projects: […]
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Join the Houston Permitting Center’s second annual workshop! Meet leadership, learn about the process, and get answers to FAQs. Welcome to the 2025 Houston Permitting Center Workshop! Join us for an informative […] |
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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 Kids+Architecture for a fun filled sketching workshop at the POST HTX , one of Houston’s award-winning entertainment center. Post HTX is an adaptive reuse project that transformed the historic […]
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Join us for an open and insightful forum celebrating the voices of Latino and Latina architects who have shaped—and continue to shape—Houston’s built environment. This session, part of the TertuLiAs […]
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Emerging Professional Committee invites you to tour the new, 19-story, 320,000-sf, Class-A office tower in CityCentre, part of the mixed-use complex by Midway in West Houston -retail and dining on […]
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We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE). 9:45am Check-in and Coffee 10:00-11:00am Designing for Excellence: The […]
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Join us for the WiA End of Year Celebration + Scholarship Reception on December 4, at 5:30pm. Free & Open to Everyone AIA Houston Women in Architecture is excited […]
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This bicycle tour explores the Historic Third Ward and surrounding areas including Houston Community College, Emancipation Park, Project Row Houses, Dowling Street, the Negro Hospital, later Riverside General Hospital, the […]
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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.
HOUSTON HOME TOURS
Sandcastle competition
Gingerbread Build-off
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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
Verdant Laboratory
June 12-August 22, 2025
Verdant Laboratory transforms the gallery into a speculative ecology—part science lab, part art installation—that tells the story of Houston’s wild and often overlooked landscapes.
