"THE URBAN PARK EFFECT" - How Great Public Spaces Drive Density, Development and Lasting Urban Value - Houston; Texas; and the USA. The Council on Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism (CVU) Texas Chapter convenes members and industry leaders across the built environment to connect, exchange ideas, and advance the agendas shaping cities in Houston, across […]
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. Meets in the NE Corner of Market […]
December 1 @ 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, […]
Join industry leaders Thomas G. Barrow Jr., PE (I. A. Naman + Associates, Inc.), Chip Hurley, PE (HF Structural Engineers), and Bill Merrill for a first-hand look into the challenges and solutions to engineering the Eighth Wonder of the World. The discussion will cover the design of the lamella roof structure and the challenges of […]
We invite you to attend a day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE). 9:45am Check-in and Coffee 10:15-11:30am Introduction to Passive House - 1.0 AIA HSW Presented by David Komet, CPHC w/Urban Earth Consulting Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work, making […]
Join us for the WiA End of Year Celebration + Scholarship Reception on December 3, at 5:30pm. Free & Open to Everyone AIA Houston Women in Architecture is excited to announce the third year of our annual scholarship opportunities! These awards are funded through the generous support of our Education and Outreach programs as […]
An exploration of art, architecture and campus design on the University of Houston’s main campus. Works by Frank Stella, Jim Love, William King and The Art Guys are found within the context of a campus and buildings designed by notable architects such as Philip Johnson, Alfred C. Finn, Gensler, Lake|Flato, BNIM and Cesar Pelli. The […]
Presented by Meghan Broussard Simecek w/ Texas Accessibility Group 1.0 AIA HSW/LU (Barrier Free) Course participants will gain a better understanding of the differences and similarities in TAS and ADA, the differences and similarities in how the Standards are applied, and the differences in Owner’s exposure under each Standard. Additional Information: Pre-registered pricing […]
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, including […]
Architecture Center Houston will host the 17th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Levy Park on Saturday, December 12, 2026. 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, […]
Honoring David Bucek, FAIA, We are proud to announce that David Bucek, FAIA will be honored with the AIA Houston Award for Career Distinction at our Holiday Party on December 15 at the Museum of Fine Arts. We are currently raising funds to purchase in David's honor an architect designed object for the museum’s permanent design […]
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 […]
