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 […]
Honoring Lauren Rottet, FAIA, FIIDA We are proud to announce that Lauren Rottet, FAIA, FIIDA, will be honored with the AIA Houston Award for Career Distinction at our Holiday Party on December 10 at the Museum of Fine Arts. We are currently raising funds to purchase in Lauren's honor an architect designed object for 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 […]
Architecture Center Houston will host the 15th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Levy Park on Saturday, December 14, 2024.Competing teams will create 100% edible, architectural masterpieces using gingerbread, candy, and all sorts of other sweet treats (of which leftovers will be composted)! More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play […]
Join us for the WiA End of Year Celebration + Scholarship Reception on December 18, at 5:30pm. Free & Open to Everyone
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 […]
The 2025 competition program will be announced at the workshop. An annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem solving and graphic presentation, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation, the Houston Chapter of AIA and local architectural firms and affiliates. The Competition Committee hosts […]
Join us on Thursday, January 30 for the 4th Annual Clays for College shooting event, a fundraiser supporting the MGMC Scholarship Fund. What a fun way to help raise scholarship money for high school students as they prepare to become future Architects. This will be a day of support, competition, recreation, and fun. Participation is open to all. […]
