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 St. Thomas, Rothko Chapel, and the Menil Collection. ArCH tour guides will present an overview of the architectural and social history of the area and […]
Commercial Accessibility Requirements for Renovations and New Builds – Detailing Requirements & Luxury Options Presented by 101 Mobility 1.0 AIA HSW/LU There are a wide range of accessibility options out there! Which ones are going to be acceptable for your situation? Which is going to be the best? In this course, we will explore the […]
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 plan surrounding Hermann Square, the historic backbone of Main Street, the ambitious 1970 proposal that would become Houston Center, the internationally recognized icons from the […]
We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE). 8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-10:30am Advancing Circular Economy and Sustainable Design in San Antonio: Deconstruction, Material Reuse, and Environmental Impact - 1.5 AIA HSW Presented by Dan Stine, AIA, Director of Design Technology, Lake|Flato Architects […]
Join Texas Society of Architects’ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee for an engaging webinar addressing the role of the architect outside of the traditional firm setting and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration for positive societal change. Attendees will gather insight on partnering with allied disciplines and community leaders in areas such as affordable housing, urban planning, […]
A treasure trove of great architecture, the timeless campus features designs by Cram, Goodhue, & Ferguson; John Staub; William Ward Watkin; Michael Graves; Kieran Timberlake; Ricardo Bofill; Cesar Pelli; Lake/Flato Architects; and many other local and internationally renowned architects. Also on the tour are large scale art works by James Turrell and Michael Heizer. From […]
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 walking tour you will experience the quintessential Modernism of Mies van der Rohe, the structuralist view point of Gunnar Birkerts, the simplicity and craft of […]
