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SUMMARY:Third Ward Bicycle Tour
DESCRIPTION:This bicycle tour explores the Historic Third Ward and surrounding areas including Houston Community College\, Emancipation Park\, Project Row Houses\, Dowling Street\,  the Negro Hospital\, later Riverside General Hospital\, the Buffalo Soldiers Museum\, and Texas Southern University. The tour is a dynamic discussion of the neighborhood’s character\, history and future in the center of Houston featuring notable local architects such as John Chase and Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS). \nReservations are required for this tour as attendance is limited. \nAttendees need to bring their own bicycle. We encourage everyone to wear a helmet. \nTour meets in the Houston Community College’s San Jacinto Memorial Green courtyard right across from the intersection of Caroline St. and Holman St.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/third-ward-bicycle-tour-3/
LOCATION:HCC’s San Jacinto Memorial Green\, 1300 Holman\, Houston\, Texas\, 77004\, 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:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260323T181637Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Free Event \nRSVP to Jenni Bagley\, 281.636.3036 | jenni@innovativesales.com
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/23901/
LOCATION:Lucas Cedar\, 12637 FM 830\, Willis\, 77318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162726Z
CREATED:20260121T211634Z
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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. \nThe tour is sold out. Please visit our calendar for upcoming events. \n  \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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/texas-medical-center-walking-tour-5/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260128T194831Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T194831Z
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SUMMARY:Columbia Tap Trail Bicycle Tour
DESCRIPTION:Houston’s Third Ward is a culturally rich\, historically African-American neighborhood\, that includes Texas Southern University (HBCU)\, The University of Houston (Tier 1)\, Emancipation Park\, and numerous other cultural gems. One of those is the Columbia Tap Trail\, completed in 2009\, which sits atop the abandoned Columbia Tap railroad route – originally built by enslaved people to transport cotton and sugar from Plantation to Port.  The trail connects adjacent neighborhoods and serves as a vital link in the growing Houston trail system. \nJoin us to bike along the Columbia Tap Trail\, to learn more about the trail history and identity\, safety prioritizations\, culture of the neighborhoods adjacent to the trail\, and local artists. \nBike Rental\, Meeting Location and Times\nIndividuals can rent bikes through the Eado Bike Company at 912 Saint Charles St.\, Houston TX 77003. Please arrive at 10am to pick up your bike. The tour will start at 10:30am. \nFor those bringing their personal bikes\, please join us at Eado. We will be ready to roll at exactly 10:30 am – so don’t be late! \nAIA Credit: 1.5 HSW
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/columbia-tap-trail-bicycle-tour-2/
LOCATION:Eado Bike Company\, 912 St Charles St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77003
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:20260424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T105646Z
CREATED:20251020T204012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T105646Z
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SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Green
DESCRIPTION:  \nCYCLE: Where Ends Become Beginnings\nCYCLE 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. \nHow 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? \nClick here for more information including featured speakers and schedule \nAIA & ASLA Credit: Earn up to 6.5 HSW CEUs \n  \nLocation: The Ismaili Center | Houston\, 2323 Allen Pkwy\, Houston\, TX \nParking: Complimentary visitor parking is available onsite. Please enter through the gates on 2290 West Dallas Street and follow the signs to the underground parking garage. After parking\, take the elevators up to Level 1 to the main floor. \n     \n*Photos courtesy of The Ismaili Center | Houston.  Photographer: Iwan Baan*\nDate: April 24\, 2026 \n\n7:30am-5:30pm Conference\n5:30pm-7:00pm Final Toast: Zero Proof Hour\n\n  \nAdvanced Registration Pricing: \nTicket Includes Conference + Final Toast: Zero Proof Hour  \nInterns/Students – $40.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $245.00 | Non Member – $305.00 \n  \n\nDiscounted Online registration closes Sunday\, April 19\nOn-site registration will be available\, higher registration rates apply (see pricing below)\nInterns/Students – $45.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $275.00 | Non Member – $340.00\nCancel registration by April 16th to receive a full refund\nRegistration is transferable\n\nLEGACY SPONSOR\n \n  \nWant to Sponsor?\nClick here for more information\n  \n\nOn-site registration will be available\, higher registration rates apply \nInterns/Students – $45.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $275.00 | Non Member – $340.00
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/gulf-coast-green-2/
LOCATION:The Ismaili Center | Houston\, 2323 Allen Pkwy\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142032Z
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SUMMARY:Montrose Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 offer guests a look inside of the Fondren Mansion (now La Colombe d’Or)\, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral\, Chapel of St. Basil\, Rothko Chapel\, Cy Twombly Gallery\, and the Menil Collection. On this 2-hour walking tour you will get a flavor of this special district and be encouraged to widen your path after the tour is over. \nMeet outside the Menil Collection Bookstore\, 1520 Sul Ross\, 77006. Street and lot parking available. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \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  \nRegistration is closed for this tour.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/montrose-walking-tour-7/
LOCATION:Menil Collection Bookstore\, 1520 Sul Ross\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260121T213220Z
CREATED:20260121T212608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T213220Z
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SUMMARY:Heights Bicycle Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour explores the original footprint of the Heights\, Texas’ and Houston’s first mixed-use community and home to 121 of the 279 National Register of Historic Places listed in Houston. We will look at a wide variety of building types that are historic and original to the area as well as more recent contemporary architecture and discuss how these fit into the context of the neighborhood. \nAttendees need to bring their own bicycle. We encourage everyone to wear a helmet. \nTour will meet at Milroy Park\, 1205 Yale St\, 77008. If you drive\, we ask that you park in the street. \nAIA Credit: 2 LUs
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/heights-bicycle-tour-6/
LOCATION:Milroy Park\, 1205 Yale St\, Houston\, 77008\, 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:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260305T221400Z
CREATED:20260121T224017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T221400Z
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SUMMARY:Museum District Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Isamu Noguchi\, and the first free standing American structure designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. Come explore these and other world class examples of design with ArCH tour guides and trace the chronology of significant cultural shifts from the early twentieth century through today. \nTour meets at the entrance of the Cullen Sculpture Garden\, which faces Bissonnet St. and is directly across from the MFAH. Street\, lot\, and garage parking available.\nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU  \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/museum-district-walking-tour-6/
LOCATION:Cullen Sculpture Garden\, Montrose Boulevard at Bissonnet Street Houston\, Houston\, 77006
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:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T141217Z
CREATED:20260409T203649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T141217Z
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SUMMARY:Touring The Gessner Center: Building with Nature for Resilience and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the Galveston Bay Foundation’s new home\, the Gessner Center. The Center demonstrates how architecture and landscape design can serve as active agents of ecological stewardship\, advancing the Foundation’s mission to protect and restore the Gulf Coast environment while fostering meaningful community engagement. \nLocated in Kemah\, the state-of-the-art four-acre headquarters facility\, designed by Kirksey\, includes event space\, laboratories for water quality sampling\, a living shoreline\, trails\, boardwalks\, an observation deck\, and educational and event spaces integrated within the natural habitats\, creating ripple effects of environmental and social benefit that extend far beyond the property line. The Gessner Center embodies the importance of designing with ecological context in mind. \nThe tour will highlight the project’s pursuit of the Living Building Challenge goals\, including net-positive water and energy strategies\, material transparency\, and habitat restoration\, which is the world’s most rigorous green building certification. \nDesign Team\nArchitect: Kirksey Architecture\nLandscape Architect: TBG Partners\nGeneral Contractor: Satterfield & Pontikes\nMEP: CMTA\nCivil Engineering: Duplantis Design Group\nStructural: Pinnacle Structural Engineers \nThis event is free and open to the community. \nAIA 1.5 HSW\nALSA 1 HSW
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/touring-the-gessner-center-building-with-nature-for-resilience-and-renewal/
LOCATION:The Gessner Center\, Galveston Bay Foundation\, 1725 N Hwy 146\, Kemah\, Texas\, 77565
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T202427Z
CREATED:20260427T151059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T202427Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Art Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour will look at public art\, murals\, architecture\, place making and urban planning in Houston.  Tour stops include Market Square Park\, Buffalo Bayou\, Lynn Wyatt Square and areas west of Main Street. Artists featured on this tour include Mel Chin\, Paul Kittelson\, Claes Oldenburg and Dean Ruck. \nMeets in the NE Corner of Market Square Park. Street\, lot and garage parking are available in the area. \nImage: Geometric Mouse X by Claes Oldenburg
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/urban-art-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Market Square Park\, 301 Milam 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T190648Z
CREATED:20260402T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T190648Z
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SUMMARY:Masonry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Masonry walls are not all the same!  What repair methods are appropriate for the masonry wall system on your building? \n  \nJoin AIA Houston’s Historic Resource Committee (HRC) for a masonry repair workshop to learn more about masonry wall systems\, and appropriate repair methods.  Nick Floyd and Glynnis Flaum from SGH will provide a short presentation to discuss the fundamentals of masonry systems (including differences between mass masonry\, transitional masonry\, and veneer/cavity wall systems common today)\, performance expectations and repair guidance for each\, and some repair example case studies.  Following the presentation\, Restoration Services\, Inc. (RSI) will lead hands-on workshop stations for some common masonry repairs like repointing\, patching repairs\, and remedial structural anchors. \n  \nGet ready to have fun and get your hands dirty! \nAIA Credit: 2.0 HSW \nPresentation Sponsors: \n.       \n  \nAdditional Information: \n\nWorkshop stations will include some cutting/grinding and cementitious materials.  Please dress in “construction appropriate” clothes – you may get dirty!\nIf you can\, please bring your own safety glasses\, gloves\, and dust masks.  RSI will supply PPE for those who do not have their own.\nParking is available in RSI surface lot – come though gate (look for RSI sign) and park along north fence.\nA minimum of 5 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/masonry-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Restoration Services\, Inc.\, 9810 Fairbanks North Houston Rd\, Houston\, 77064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Historic Resources Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T162806Z
CREATED:20260520T151144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T162806Z
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SUMMARY:EP University: Documentation Planning and Scheduling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the kickoff session of the EP University Lecture Series. This first lecture\, Documentation Planning and Scheduling\, will explore the different phases of design delivery and create an alignment on what the documentation deliverables should be at each phase to create a true development timeline. \nThis session will help you: \n\nLearn better processes\nImprove confidence\nAccelerate your learning to advance in the field more quickly\nBecome skilled at analyzing project risks\n\nPresented by the subject matter expert\, Jeanette Shaw of Powers Brown Architecture\, this session offers 1LU CE credit.  \nLunch is provided. \nLocation: Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Suite 300\, Houston\, TX 77007 \nAdvanced registration is required. Deadline: Friday\, June 12 at 2PM. \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ep-university-documentation-planning-and-scheduling/
LOCATION:Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT- 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Suite 300\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260713T123246Z
CREATED:20260601T171105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T123246Z
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SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education\n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nEnergy Performance with Modern Glazing  – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Channing Wilson\, Sierra Pacific Windows \n10:00-11:00am\nGenerative Interiors: The Future of Architecture and Design – 1.0 AIA LU\nPresented by Erick Calderon\, La Nova Tile \n11:00-Noon\nArchitectural Concrete Finishes for Interiors 2 – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by David Miller\, Dungan Miller Design | Concrete Finishes \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nTexas Accessibility: From CAD to TABS – 1.0 AIA LU & Barrier Free\nPresented by Meghan Simecek\, Texas Accessibility Group \n1:30-2:30pm\nADA Entrance Accessibility- 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Mark LeCrone & Amy Salmeron\, Allegion Services Group\, Greater Houston \n\nTotal AIA Learning Units: 5.0 LUs (3 HSW & 2 LU) Barrier Free included \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\nOnline registration will close Friday\, July 10\n\n  \nDay of registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)\n\n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-7/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184541Z
CREATED:20260624T162134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184541Z
UID:10000281-1784115000-1784122200@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:EP University: Communication Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second session of the EP University Lecture Series – Communication Basics. \nCommunication is a fundamental skill required to be successful in the field of architecture. This course reviews communication requirements and skills – from client interface and interaction to internal and external communication among all other team members. Using clear communication facilitates efficient decision-making\, minimizes misunderstandings\, and prevents conflicts. \n\nUnderstand the basic types of communication — verbal\, non-verbal\, written\, and visual — in order to determine the proper ways to apply and respond to each type\nReview communication preferences by each generation to know how to be the most successful in properly getting needed information to complete projects\nReview strategies for successful communication – including understanding team member roles\, respecting others\, and communicating with clients – with examples\nProvide strategies for conflict resolution when disagreements do arise within project teams – with clients\, internal team members\, or external consultants\n\nPresented by Jeanette Shaw of Powers Brown Architecture\, this session offers 1LU CE credit.  \nLunch is provided. \nLocation: Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Suite 300\, Houston\, TX 77007 \nAdvanced registration is required. Deadline: Monday\, July 13 at 5PM. \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ep-university-communication-basic/
LOCATION:Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT- 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Suite 300\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T183000
DTSTAMP:20260716T192706Z
CREATED:20260707T210040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T192706Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Design Connections
DESCRIPTION:Design Connections | “Wired to Belong” The Science and Practice of Connection at Work\nIn an era where work can happen from anywhere and AI can deliver information instantly\, human connection remains one of the most important drivers of professional success. Research shows that our brains are wired for social interaction\, and the relationships we build through face-to-face conversations\, mentorship\, collaboration\, and networking often shape our careers as much as our technical skills. Learn from organizational leaders and design industry professionals why being present—in the office\, at industry events\, and within professional communities—creates opportunities that technology alone cannot. For team leaders and the next generation of leaders\, the discussion will highlight how showing up\, building relationships\, and expanding your network can accelerate growth\, strengthen culture\, and create lasting career advantages in the future the design industry. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nStreet parking availabe.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/designconnections/
LOCATION:2910 McKinney\, 2910 McKinney St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T143645Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Africatown: Monument and Wound
DESCRIPTION:“Africatown: Monument and Wound — Student Proposals for Remembrance and Repair\,” would present a curated exhibition and short public talk based on student work from my senior Interior Architecture capstone studio at the University of Houston. The session begins from the premise that Africatown is both a monument to survival and an ongoing site of rupture\, where design must engage memory not as a completed narrative\, but as an active condition. Founded by survivors of the Clotilda\, the last known slave ship to reach American shores\, Africatown carries a history shaped by an illegal voyage\, deliberate erasure\, oral tradition\, and ongoing environmental and industrial pressures. The studio\, Africatown: Remembrance and Repair\, asks students to design a floating interpretive installation that responds to this layered history and contemporary context. For HXD\, the session would combine a brief introductory talk with a guided walkthrough of student drawings\, models\, and visual research. Students would participate as presenters\, contributing to a broader conversation about memory\, repair\, environmental justice\, and interior architecture. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nLight bites and beverages will be provided. \nPresenter: \nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez\nAssociate Professor\nUniversity of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\nInterior Architecture \n\n\n\n\nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez is an architect\, educator\, and Associate Professor at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\, where she directs the Interior Architecture program. A licensed architect in Texas\, her teaching and research focus on adaptive reuse\, cultural memory\, material practice\, and the role of interior architecture in addressing social and environmental conditions.\n\nShe served as an architectural collaborator with artist Rick Lowe in the development of Project Row Houses\, a landmark community-based art and architecture initiative in Houston’s Third Ward. Her current research project\, The Hair Salon: Black Hair as Architecture\, examines Black hair practices as systems of pattern\, structure\, environmental intelligence\, and spatial knowledge\, and has received support from the Graham Foundation.\n\nAt UH\, she teaches studios that ask students to engage history\, place\, and repair through rigorous design proposals.\n\nParking: Guests may park in the Elgin Street Garage\, 4224 Elgin Street\, Houston\, TX 77204. Paid visitor parking is available in the garage. The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design is located nearby at 4200 Elgin Street.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/africatown/
LOCATION:Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design\, 4200 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77204
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T190207Z
CREATED:20260707T203443Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: The Power of Brain Health in Workplace Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:In an era where productivity\, innovation\, and resilience are the keys to success\, the state of our brains\, our cognitive function\, mental clarity\, and emotional well-being play a crucial role in how we perform at work. Yet\, in the hustle of deadlines\, meetings\, and constant digital demands\, we often neglect the very organ that drives our success: the brain. What if we told you that small\, science-backed changes in your daily routine could boost your focus\, reduce stress\, and enhance overall job satisfaction? Imagine a workplace where mental fatigue is minimized\, creativity flows naturally\, and employees thrive\, not just survive. This session will dive into a topic that affects every aspect of our professional and personal lives: brain health and workplace wellbeing. Building on the research shared by one of the facilitators at the United Nations European Brain Health Summit\, we’ll explore the neuroscience behind optimal brain health\, practical strategies to enhance cognitive function\, and how organizations can design and foster an environment that supports mental well-being. By the end\, the audience will have actionable insights & sited examples to not only improve their own performance but also contribute to a healthier\, more productive workplace. \nAIA credit: 1.0 HSW/LU \nPresenter:\n Julie Gauthier\, IIDA\, RID\, LEED AP\nAssociate Principal\, Workplace\, Houston\nPerkins&Will \nWorkplace Practice Lead at the Houston Studio of Perkins&Will\, Julie embraces beauty and function in all aspects of her role as an interior designer. Every day\, she is driven by conceptualizing client-focused\, functional\, and healthy environments that are built upon communication\, strategic programming\, and a passion for creating spaces that inspire. Julie also pairs her design practice with advisory services\, having championed new initiatives for workplace strategy\, design for wellbeing\, sustainability tracking\, and change management.  \n  \nLunch:\nCatered lunch will be provided. Please register well in advance before registration closes to secure your lunch. Email Alex Moreno (alexm@aiahouston.org) with any dietary restrictions. \nParking:\nPlease input the address for 900 Fannin into your GPS and it will take you straight to the parking garage. If you use 1001 McKinney\, you will have trouble locating it. You will pull a parking ticket upon entry and use the same ticket to exit. You may park in any unreserved space on the 5th floor and above. Note that our garage is marked for 1001 McKinney at the entrance. We are not at the McKinney Place parking garage. Thank you\, and we look forward to your visit at the Perkins&Will Houston Studio! Please bring your parking ticket inside with you for validation. Feel free to call the front desk at 713-366-4000 if you need assistance.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/workplacewellbeing/
LOCATION:Perkins&Will\, 1001 McKinney St\, 19th Floor\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260716T143338Z
CREATED:20260707T204659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T143338Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: BCG Houston LEED Platinum Tour
DESCRIPTION:The tour of the newly certified LEED Platinum BCG Houston office will showcase design and sustainability strategies used to create the new workspace adjacent to Discovery Green. Light bites will be provided as BCG and HOK’s design and sustainability team host the tour and discuss strategies that were used to achieve LEED integration\, including optimization for daylight and views\, energy and water efficiency\, and enhanced waste management. The design team will also walk through the space showcasing how the cohesive material palette tells a story of biophilia\, branding\, and local BCG culture while playing off the views and nature that the building overlooks. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nPaid street parking and parking garage available; $15 flat fee parking in garage available.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bcgtour/
LOCATION:Private: BCG Houston\, 1550 Lamar St.\, Suite 1200\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260722T191603Z
CREATED:20260713T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T191603Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Beyond the Buzz
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Buzz: What Design Week Reveals About the Future of Interior Architecture \nEvery year\, Chicago Design Days and NeoCon introduce hundreds of new furniture products\, materials\, finishes\, and workplace design concepts. But which innovations represent meaningful shifts in interior architecture—and which are simply this year’s aesthetic trends? This session examines key observations from Chicago Design Week through three lenses: ephemeral trends\, enduring shifts\, and emerging innovations. Participants will explore how circular design principles are reshaping furniture planning and specification\, how neuroinclusive design is influencing occupant well-being\, and how manufacturers are responding to evolving expectations around sustainability\, flexibility\, material transparency\, and human-centered design. Rather than showcasing the latest products\, this course provides architects and designers with a practical framework for evaluating furniture and interior design innovations\, helping them distinguish what’s new from what’s next—and determine which ideas will have lasting impact on the health\, safety\, welfare\, and performance of the built environment. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU|HSW \nAbout the presenters: \n\n \n\n\n\n\nCaryn Ogier\, AIA\, RID\, LEED AP\, PMP  \nKimiko Designs\nDirector of Furniture Planning \nis the Director of Furniture Planning at Kimiko Designs\, where she helps clients align furniture strategy with business goals\, user needs\, and long-term sustainability. With more than 25 years of experience in architecture\, interiors\, and project management\, Caryn specializes in furniture planning\, circular design\,and lifecycle stewardship for workplace and healthcare environments. \nA lifelong learner and self-proclaimed furniture woobie\, Caryn is passionate about translating emerging ideas into practical project outcomes. She has helped shape Kimiko’s circularity movement and brings a unique perspective that connects design\, project management\, and implementation\, helping owners\, architects\, and designers turn good ideas into spaces that perform better over time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNecia E. Bonner\, RID\, NCIDQ\, IIDA\, CHID\, CDF\, LEED AP\nPerkins&Will\nPrincipal and Director of Health & Science Interiors \nNecia Bonner is a Principal and the Director of Health & Science Interiors for Perkins&Will’s Houston studio\, where she leads interior design strategy for some of the most complex healthcare\, research\, and science environments in the country. With more than 25 years of experience dedicated exclusively to high-performance interiors\, she has worked across a broad spectrum of specialized facilities\, including academic medical centers\, community hospitals\, behavioral health facilities\, public health agencies\, private clinics\, research laboratories\, vivaria\, and corporate science campuses. \nA Certified Healthcare Interior Designer and Certified Design Futurist\, Necia is recognized for her expertise in translating complex clinical\, operational\, and regulatory requirements into innovative environments that support the future of healthcare delivery and scientific discovery. She is a respected leader within the design profession and a frequent advocate for advancing healthcare and science environments through design leadership\, education\, and professional service. Necia has served in numerous leadership roles with IIDA\, the AIA Committee on Architecture for Health\, the Texas Association for Interior Designers\, and currently serves on the board of Texas Women in Healthcare. \n\n\n\n\n\nCatered lunch will be provided.\nStreet parking and surface lot parking available around the Architecture Center.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/beyondthebuzz/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T113529Z
CREATED:20260626T191445Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Learning (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Lunchtime Learning sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE)\n  \nFirst Safe\, then Circular: optimizing material health with Cradle to Cradle Certified®\nIf you are being asked to evaluate the material health of products and aren’t sure where to start\, this session is for you! We’ll dive into the basics of material health for designers\, including major classes of chemicals of concern\, chemical assessments\, and how designers can use certifications as they evaluate products. This presentation details the methodology and requirements for the Cradle to Cradle Certified® products program and how designers can use it to specify materials that are healthy in a project and across a supply chain. We’ll explore how Cradle to Cradle Certified®\, as a fully digitized program\, makes it easy for designers to find reliable material health information to deliver meaningful sustainability benefits on every project. \n  \nSpeaker: Ren DeCherney\, Director of Built Environment \n \nRen is a licensed interior designer who uses her first-hand experience of the complexities of the building industry to help designers and manufacturers translate their sustainability pledges into reality. \nPrior to joining the Institute as Director of Built Environment\, she worked in Portland as a designer\, where she took her firm PVC-free\, making them the first firm in Portland to make such a commitment. She was then the Director of Industry Transparency at Source\, a digital materials platform\, where she synthesized design team needs and industry trends to integrate sustainability seamlessly into the design process. This included building various user tools\, growing strategic partnerships\, and developing all of the sustainability filters on the platform. \nShe then worked at the International Living Future Institute\, overseeing the Declare and Living Product Challenge programs. There she worked with both designers and manufacturers to understand the current market incentives for sustainable practices and how to implement sustainability strategy into everyday practices. \n  \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nGBCI Credit: self-report \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/lunchtime-learning-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260721T204511Z
CREATED:20260713T113449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T204511Z
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SUMMARY:HTC 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Historic Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION:Each historic tax credit (HTC) rehabilitation project is unique and has inherent challenges. Learn how to anticipate if a rehabilitation is feasible. Our presentation will consider how to analyze\, evaluate\, and apply HTC principles in real-world projects through examples\, while understanding the collaboration required between preservation professionals\, architects\, and developers to achieve both regulatory compliance and financial success. Examples will be pulled from several projects in Texas. \nPresented by: William R. Franks Consulting and Ryan Historic Advisors \nHosted by: AIAH Historic Resources Committee \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU \nSchedule:  \n\n5:30pm Social\n6:00pm – 7:00pm Presentation\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/htc-101-the-beginners-guide-to-historic-tax-credits/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Historic Resources Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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