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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Time: 5:30 PM Location: Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce Join us for the New ARE Study Group session to build your momentum in studying for the ARE. Held in a new mentorship-style format, the session will offer an opportunity to focus on all sections of A.R.E. Bring your questions, your notes, your laptops, and your […]
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.
Join us for a virtual Q&A session about Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund application process. We’ll cover the ins and outs of applications for the Licensure Scholarship and Professional Development Grant, then open the floor to questions. The application will open September 1st. Zoom login link: AIA Houston is inviting you to a […]
The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS), through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field.
Building Enclosure Council of Houston Presents: Optimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope Generative Design Strategies for Early-Stage Architectural Performance Presenter: Joe Fong, LEED AP Discover how Autodesk Forma and Generative Design are transforming the architectural workflow from early concept to team collaboration. In this session, you’ll […]
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Join lifelong skateboarder and architectural historian Ted Barrow on a walking tour of the highlights of Houston's Modernist and Late-Modernist architecture through a skateboarder's perspective. The tour will cover key plazas and buildings which became local, state-wide, and eventually global skateboarding destinations from the late 1980's to today. About Ted Barrow Theodore (Ted) Barrow is an art […]
