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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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 The Benefits of Mapping & […]
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The AIA Houston Home Tour is a 2-day, self-guided tour featuring custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects. Join us to experience some of the best new […]
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Kick off the AIA Houston Home Tour with a taste of Spain! Join us at Porcelanosa for a pre-tour lunch featuring Spanish paella and drinks before heading out for a […]
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Sally Walsh Lecture Series: "Building for Art: Anticipation and Exchange" by Brad Cloepfil Brown Auditorium MFAH Law Building Lecture begins promptly at 6:30pm. Brad Cloepfil, AIA is the founding Principal […] |
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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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We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education 8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-10:00am Versatile Aluminum Railing Systems: Quick to Install, Designed to Last - 1.0 […]
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This tour will look at public art, murals, architecture, place making and urban planning in Houston. Tour stops include Market Square Park, Buffalo Bayou, Lynn Wyatt Square and areas west […]
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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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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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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
October 22, 2026-January 22, 2027
It started as an audacious idea. Create the world’s first fully enclosed and air-conditioned sports stadium in a city known for punishing heat and humidity. The Astrodome redefined what a stadium could mean to a city.
Image Credit: Houston Post. Courtesy of the Houston Chronicle
