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Celebrating Architecture and Community
Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) and AIA Houston are dedicated to celebrating, educating and advocating for architecture and design in our vibrant city.
Our human-centric space serves as a hub for architects, design enthusiasts and the wider Houston community, fostering a deeper appreciation for the built environment and its impact on our lives.
About Architecture Center Houston (ArCH)
Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) is your destination for architectural education and inspiration. We offer a range of programs and events designed to engage, educate and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.
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We work together to accomplish that which no single architect can do alone.
Joining AIA Houston connects you with a dynamic network of professionals and provides valuable resources to enhance your career and shape the future of the world around us. Your membership offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth and vibrancy of Houston’s architectural community while accessing exclusive events, education and advocacy initiatives. Welcome!
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Montrose Walking Tour
Montrose Walking Tour
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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Health SES 2025
Health SES 2025
Save the date for Health SES 2025! Health Symposium Exhibition & Social (SES) annually provides an opportunity for education and networking to members of the architectural and healthcare communities. The […]
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Health SES 2025 Student Design Presentation
Health SES 2025 Student Design Presentation
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, […]
2025 MGMC Site Visit
2025 MGMC Site Visit
Join members of the Michael G. Meyers Competition Committee for a walking tour of the 2025 project site and surrounding neighborhood. This is a great opportunity for students to understand […]
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A Doodle Diary
A Doodle Diary
Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition A Doodle Diary by John Kirksey opening Thursday, February 13, 5:30-7:30pm, and continuing through April 25. Doodling is more than idle scribbles—it's a universal form […]
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Third Ward Bicycle Tour
Third Ward Bicycle Tour
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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Ben Brewer Award Mixer
Ben Brewer Award Mixer
Please join AIA Houston at the remarkable Delz Residence on Thursday, February 20, 6:00-8:00 PM for our annual Ben Brewer Award Mixer in honor of Heather Rowell, AIA, the recipient […]
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Towers & Trees Walking Tour
Towers & Trees Walking Tour
Towers and Trees explores the magnificent architecture between Hermann Square and Discovery Green as well as the changing dynamics of our downtown. We'll look at the partially realized civic center […]
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AIA/ AGC Joint Committee February 2025 Lunch and Learn
AIA/ AGC Joint Committee February 2025 Lunch and Learn
Panel Discussion Topic: "Construction Delivery Methods" 11:00 – 11:30 Registration and networking 11:30 – 11:45 Lunch served 11:45 – 1:00 Program Event Description: Join the AIA/ AGC Joint Committee […]
Masonry Workshop
Masonry Workshop
Masonry walls are not all the same! What repair methods are appropriate for the masonry wall system on your building? Join AIA Houston’s Historic Resource Committee (HRC) for a […]
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BEC Houston Lunch & Learn
BEC Houston Lunch & Learn
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx): Ensuring Comfort, Durability, and Health - 1.0 AIA LU/HSW Presenter – Kayla Maines Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) is a quality-assurance process to ensure that a building, […]
Destination Architect: Registration in Texas — TBAE and NCARB
Destination Architect: Registration in Texas — TBAE and NCARB
Guest presentation by TBAE and NCARB focusing on licensure. Feb 27 at 6PM at Architecture Center Houston - 902 Commerce CE hours: 1.5 LU What’s on the Agenda We’re covering […]
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Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour
Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour
Explore the city from a vantage point most people don't see: the waterway that gave Houston life and has been its backbone for 182 years. Architecture Center Houston (ArCH), with […]
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