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SUMMARY:Rice University Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Lovett Hall to Brochstein Pavilion\, this tour will look at some of the more unique\, hidden\, important and historical features of Rice University’s Campus. In addition to the architecture we will explore the context surrounding each building\, the quads\, courts and axes\, how these elements work together to shape collegiate space. \nTour meets on the front lawn of Lovett Hall\, building 1 on the Rice University map\, 6100 Main. Recommended parking in Rice University Visitor Lovett Parking Lovett Lot (LS or LN) or Founder’s Court (FC) Visitor’s Lot. Credit card is required to access parking. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nCourse Number: RUWT122022 \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer AIA National CE Standards\, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course\, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded. \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/rice-university-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Lovett Hall\, 6100 Main\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Towers & Trees Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 skyscraper boom of the 70’s and 80’s\, and Discovery Green\, the newest catalyst for downtown development in Houston. \nMeet outside One Shell Plaza at 910 Smith Street on the corner of Walker and Smith Street across the street from City Hall and the reflecting pool in Hermann Square. Garage and street parking available in the area. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours. \n  \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer AIA National CE Standards\, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course\, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/towers-trees-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:One Shell Plaza\, 910 Smith Street\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T083000
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DTSTAMP:20260115T163714Z
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SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars.\nHAPPY NEW YEAR AIA & AIA Assoc Members!   \nThis event is complimentary for all AIA or AIA Assoc. Members whose membership is current by January 15\, 2026 \n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nSustainable by Design  – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Roger Tysor\, Behr Paint \n10:00-11:00am\n179D Today and Tomorrow:  The Future of Green Building Tax Incentives – 1.0 AIA LU\nPresented by Jesse Stanley\, KBKG \n11:00-Noon\nGrading Design for Architects – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Gregory Patch\, P.E. \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nAutomated Window Coverings Influence on Well v2 and LEED v4.1 BD+C Equivalents\, Alignments & Tradeoffs- 1.0 AIA HSW & 1 GBCI (Specialty credit – LEED\, WELL\, AP)\nPresented by Andy Rittenhouse\, Somfy \n1:30-3:00pm\nRisk Management with Reality Capture  – 1.5 AIA HSW\nPresented by Boon Bowling\, GPRS \n  \nTotal AIA Learning Units: 5.5 LU (4.5 HSW & 1.0 LU) \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch.\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation. Please cancel your reservation no later than Friday\, January 16th.\nA charge of $60 will be accessed for each no show or late cancellation. (AIA or AIA Assoc. Members Only)\nOnline registration will close Friday\, January 16 @ 5pm\nOnsite registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)\n\n\n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-january-2026/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Texas Medical Center Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world. Equivalent to the 8th largest business district in the United States\, TMC has over 50 million square feet of patient care\, education\, and research space. 160\,000+ individuals visit the Texas Medical Center each day with more than 6 million patients treated annually. The 1000+ acres is approximately the size of Chicago inside the “Loop” with over 160 buildings on the main campus alone. Join our ArCH docents on this introductory architectural tour of Houston’s own modern marvel of medicine. Sites on our tour will include Baylor College of Medicine\, the new Texas Children’s Hospital Maternity Center\, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Methodist Research Center. \nMeet in the ground floor lobby of the John P McGovern Commons Building\, 6550 Bertner Ave\, 77030. Texas Medical Center Entrance 4 and $13 parking available in the TMC Commons parking garage. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nCourse Number: TMCWT1 \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer AIA National CE Standards\, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course\, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded. \n  \nThis tour has been canceled due to weather concerns.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/texas-medical-center-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:John P. McGovern Commons Building\, 6550 Bertner Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77030
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:BEC Houston Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Bee Street Lofts – A Case Study in Building Envelope Restoration \n \nHear about a building envelope restoration project in an urban setting. This presentation will offer insights and solutions to complex construction issues while overcoming challenges including\, COVID\, full occupancy\, and many site constraints. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nDealing with Existing Site Constraints.\n\n\n\n\nNavigating Logistical Constraints\n\n\n\n\nCreating a Mockup Panel\n\n\n\n\n\nPeeling Back the Onion – Existing Building Envelope Problems and Remediation.\n\n\n\nPresenter –  Paul Kennedy CEO\, Kennedy Richter Construction \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU \n  \nSchedule: \n\n11:30am – Check-in and lunch\nNoon-1:00pm – Presentations\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nPre registration includes box lunch.\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\n\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITER SPONSOR! 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bec-houston-lunch-learn-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure Council Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the city from a vantage point most people don’t see: the waterway that gave Houston life and has been its backbone for 182 years. Architecture Center Houston (ArCH)\, with the cooperation of Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, invite you to a stroll along Buffalo Bayou Parkway for an overview of downtown Houston’s history and architecture from its beginnings in 1836 to the efforts to revitalize the central city today. The tour showcases the innovative bayou reclamation efforts of the City of Houston\, Harris County\, and Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, while topically discussing history and preservation\, contemporary architecture\, the bayou\, and adjacent parkland. \nMeets outside of Architecture Center Houston at 902 Commerce Street.
 \nStreet and parking are available in the area.
Parking fees are not included in registration. \nAIA Credit: 2 LUs \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/buffalo-bayou-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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