Latinos in Architecture
LiA gathers the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm-7pm in-person at Architecture Center Houston or via Zoom
Interested in joining LiA Committee.
Contact Jennifer Ward at
jennifer@aiahouston.org
Co-Chair
Yvette Ramos, AIA
yramos@english-architects.com
Co-Chair
Mitzi Jimenez, AIA
mitzij@kirksey.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Ward
jennifer@aiahouston.org
International Architect’s Route to Licensure in the United States
The Latinos in Architecture committee is supporting and providing tools for foreign architects educated abroad to understand, navigate, and meet all the requirements for Architecture Licensure in Texas to help them enable the full potential of their talent and skills.
- A recording of the International Architect’s Route to Licensure in the United States discussion can be viewed here (recorded May 2021).
- Presentation slide deck download here
- A recording of the La Ruta del Arquitecto Extranjero hacia la Licenciatura en Estados Unidos dicussion can be viewed here (recorded August 2021)
- Presentation slide deck in Spanish can be downloaded here.
- A recording of the International Architect’s Route to Licensure FIRST STEPS: Becoming Eligible can be viewed here. (recorded June 2022)
- Presentation slide deck can be downloaded here.
- A recording of Navigating EESA: What Potential Applicants Need to Know can be viewed here (recorded February 2024)
Resources
- NCARB Website (including AXP Guidelines) – https://www.ncarb.org/
- AIA Compensation Survey Salary Calculator – https://info.aia.org/salary/salary.aspx
- The AIA Houston Emerging Professionals Committee holds bimonthly ARE Pub Quizzes to help associate members prepare for ARE examinations. More information can be found here.
NCARB Contacts
- Customer Relations Specialist, CustomerService@ncarb.org, Phone: 202-879-0520
- Foreign Licensed Applicants, ForeignArchitect@ncarb.org, Website: https://www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/foreign-applicants/licensed
LiA Licensing Mentorship Subcommittee Contacts
- Cesar Dominguez, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB – cesard@quadroarchitecture.com
- Luis Herrera, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA – luis@mldeer.com
- Jennifer Ward, AIA Houston Associate Director – jennifer@aiahouston.org
Events
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EnLAce: Domino Night with LiA Maestros
Architecture Center Houston 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, United StatesThis year's Enlace introduces a new and engaging format: a rotating domino game night designed to spark genuine conversations and connections in a relaxed, interactive environment. Through time-based gameplay and […]
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Latinos in Architecture: MaS
Architecture Center Houston 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe 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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