About Us
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.
Bridging People and Places
We offer a range of programs and events designed to engage, educate and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. Architecture Center Houston is your destination for architectural education and inspiration.
Mission vision & pillars
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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!
Membership Benefits
- Use of the AIA designation
- Leadership opportunities
- Continuing Education (CE)
- Practice management tools and resources
- Professional development and networking
- Federal, state and local advocacy
- Community building
- Career resources
- AIA benefits and discounts
- AIA contract documents
Events
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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 us for a co-ed summer evening of all-levels golf clinic and networking benefitting the Women in Architecture Professional Development Fund. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a complete novice, […]
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Join us for the 2026 MGMC Award Ceremony! Architecture Center Houston and AIA Houston will announce the winners of the 2026 Michael G. Meyers Design and Ideas Scholarship Competition. This […]
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Canan Yetmen, author and expert on the AIA fellowship process, will present an overview of the fellowship submittal process and offer tips and strategies for telling your professional story in […]
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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 us for a tour of the Galveston Bay Foundation’s new home, the Gessner Center. The Center demonstrates how architecture and landscape design can serve as active agents of ecological […]
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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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Benefitting the Architecture Center Houston Proceeds from the gala benefit the programs of the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH). When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7PM-Midnight Where: The Shop Club Houston […]
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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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Time: 5:30 PM Location: Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce Presented in partnership with the Women in Architecture, Emerging Professionals, and Latinos in Architecture committees. Join us for the New ARE […]
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$5.00 – $10.00
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Support AIA Houston
Supporting AIA Houston and ArCH means investing in the future of architecture in our community, helping to fund educational programs, public outreach and initiatives that foster innovation and professional growth for current and future architects.