Gulf Coast Green

CYCLE: Where Ends Become Beginnings

CYCLE is an invitation to explore the dynamic processes that shape our built and natural environments along the Gulf Coast through patterns of renewal, transformation, and continuity. From the material life cycles of construction to the seasonal rhythms of ecological systems, this conference seeks to foreground design approaches that embrace stewardship, circularity, resilience, and adaptation. CYCLE challenges practitioners to reconsider linear modes of development and instead implement practical strategies of stewardship, reuse, regeneration, and resilience—approaches that call for ownership, responsibility, and long-term commitment in responding to climate change, cultural memory, and the evolving needs of communities.

How can design and planning transform waste into resources, extend the life of materials, and support ecosystems and communities that thrive in balance? How might circular thinking also honor cultural memory while addressing climate change and the evolving needs of our region?

Location: The Ismaili Center | Houston, 2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX

Date: April 24, 2026

• 7:30am-5:30pm Conference
• 5:30pm-7:00pm Closing Happy Hour

Advanced Registration Pricing Conference + Closing Happy Hour – 

Interns/Students – $40.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $245.00 | Non Member – $305.00

• Discounted Online registration closes Sunday, April 19
• On-site registration will be available, higher registration rates apply (see pricing below)
• Interns/Students – $45.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $275.00 | Non Member – $340.00
• Cancel registration by April 16th to receive a full refund
• Registration is transferable

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