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
Mission
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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
Upcoming
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Team and sponsor groups must send at least one representative to pick up t-shirts, vehicle beach pass and event participant wristbands. RSVP required to attend. Complimentary food and drink for […]
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EVENT RESCHEDULED DUE TO POTENTIALLY INCLEMENT WEATHER. NEW DATE: September 8 @ 5:30 PM Location: Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce Join us for the New ARE Study Group session to […]
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Join us for a virtual Q&A session about Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund application process. We’ll cover the ins and outs of applications for the Licensure Scholarship and Professional […]
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Become a part of the Michael G. Meyers High School Design Competition Committee. Join us to learn more about the committee and kick off the 2027 competition. We will gather […]
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The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS), through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field.
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Join us for the fourth session of the EP University Lecture Series: Constructability Reviews. Constructability is a concept that implies ease of construction, and constructability reviews represent a detailed analysis […]
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Join lifelong skateboarder and architectural historian Ted Barrow on a walking tour of the highlights of Houston's Modernist and Late-Modernist architecture through a skateboarder's perspective. The tour will cover key plazas […]
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COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s seventh annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place September 30-October 2, 2026 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture, with conversations and presentations by Francisco […] |
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COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s seventh annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place September 30-October 2, 2026 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture, with conversations and presentations by Francisco […] |
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COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s seventh annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place September 30-October 2, 2026 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture, with conversations and presentations by Francisco […] |
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Galveston Sandcastle Festival
Galveston Sandcastle Festival
COLORES 2026
COLORES 2026
COLORES 2026
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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.