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 […]
Beyond the Buzz: What Design Week Reveals About the Future of Interior Architecture Every 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 […]
A collaborative team of architects based in Guadalajara and Houston has designed the U.S. headquarters of Mexican beverage brand Electrolit. The structure they chose to begin their journey in Houston—a low-slung, formerly industrial Spanish Revival slab located on the banks of Buffalo Bayou—resonated with the ethos and cultural identity of the company. The objective from […]
Virtual Lunchtime Learning sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE) First Safe, then Circular: optimizing material health with Cradle to Cradle Certified® If 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 […]
In this self-defense session, the instructor, Sarah Degar, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and architect at GSMA, will share her unique approach to personal safety, focusing on two key objectives: setting boundaries and de-escalating potential uncomfortable situations. After demonstrating key techniques, attendees will partner up to practice, with the instructor offering guidance to each group. The […]
Do you have study materials collecting dust? A study strategy that's helped you succeed? Are you looking for an accountability partner or extra motivation on your licensure journey? Join HNOMA for The Swap, an interactive event designed to connect aspiring architects, exam candidates, and recently licensed professionals. Exchange study materials, share test-taking strategies, and build […]
Join us for the third session of the EP University Lecture Series: Project Delivery. All architecture projects have fundamentally followed the same processes from programming, to design, to documentation and construction. This course reveals the step-by-step process in delivering a project from conception to reality. Review the phases of design – Programming, Site Planning, Schematic […]
In Concrete Cosmos: Composing Skate Architecture, Shane Yee presents skate architecture qua architecture, framing the skatepark as a paradigmatic yet unacknowledged achievement of the contemporary moment, characterized by adaptive reuse, the blurring of public and private space, an emphasis on lifestyle recreation, and the ascent of subcultural practices into mainstream culture. Skate spaces manifest in […]
Join the AIA Houston Historic Resources Committee and Kids + Architecture Committee in celebrating 100 years of the beautiful and iconic Julia Ideson Building! Since 1926, this Spanish Renaissance Revival treasure has inspired generations of Houstonians with its stunning architecture and the endless stories within its walls. Highlights of this special day to include: Enjoy […]
Urbanism Continuum CE day 9:00-9:30am Breakfast and Registration 9:30-10:45am / Presentation Building Bridges: Collaborative Placemaking in the Bayou City - 1.25 AIA HSW Presented by Michael Robinson, PLA, ASLA, Principal, SWA Group Michael is a landscape architect focused on the intersection of infrastructure and public space. He leads the design and implementation of complex […]
This year's Enlace introduces a new and engaging format: a rotating domino game night designed to spark genuine conversations and connections in a relaxed, interactive environment. Through time-based gameplay and table rotations, participants will have the opportunity to engage with several LiA Maestros throughout the evening, creating a unique, fun, and memorable mentoring experience. EnLAce […]
Team and sponsor groups must send at least one representative to pick up t-shirts, vehicle beach pass and event participant wristbands. RSVP required to attend. Complimentary food and drink for attendees.
