AIA Houston

Sandcastle T-Shirt Distribution Event
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Debner, 6930 Portwest Drive, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Registered Sandcastle teams and sponsors are invited to the T-shirt Distribution Party on Thursday, September 4. At least one representative from each team must attend to pick up team signs, t-shirts, wristbands and team packets. Important instructions will be given, including beach condition updates and other information.
Sandcastle T-Shirt Distribution Event sponsored by

Sally Walsh Lecture Series - Lee F. Mindel, FAIA
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Brown Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Architect Lee F. Mindel FAIA, Principal and Co-Founder of SheltonMindel presents a lecture on “Integration of Architecture and Interior Design”.
SheltonMindel is one of the top American interpreters of classic modernism in the industry today. Guided by principles of light, nature and simplicity, SheltonMindel’s renowned designs and creations focus on simple construction, organic shapes and unity of materials. From stand-alone residences to corporate interiors and furniture and product design, the firm’s work illustrates the modern tenet that, as Mies van der Rohe stated, “The space within becomes the reality of the building”.

About the Speaker

New York-based architect Lee F. Mindel, FAIA, and founding member of SheltonMindel is regarded as one of the top American interpreters of classic modernism in the industry today with over 60 industry awards. Guided by principles of light, nature and simplicity, the firm’s designs transcend form and function to become works of art. In 2011, Mindel was awarded the prestigious Cooper Hewitt National Design Award by First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House, and in 2021, was one of the few professionals inducted into the AD100 Hall of Fame for contributions in both categories: Architecture and Interior Design. Mindel regularly appears as a Design Titan on Elle Decor’s A-List, and in 2024, was featured in Galerie Magazine’s roundup of Creative Minds for his art and design space, Galerie56.
Galerie56 was founded in 2022, occupying the ground floor of Herzog de Meuron’s much lauded 56 Leonard tower. The AIA award-winning space, designed by SheltonMindel, celebrates the intersection of art, architecture, and design with a diverse series of exhibitions featuring international artists, galleries, and movements. Galerie56 reflects the deep American ethos of inclusion and diversity.
Mindel has served on various AIA committees for 4 years, and has been a juror of AIA Awards in the Architecture and Interior categories for 3 years.
Mindel received his Master of Architecture from Harvard University in 1976 after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, with Distinction in Architecture, at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sally Walsh Lectures are supported by an endowed fund of the Houston Architecture Foundation.
The lectures are dedicated to the memory of one of Houston’s most distinguished interior designers, Sally Walsh, who brought modern design to Houston and became an inspiration to a whole generation of Houston architects and designers.
All Sally Walsh lectures are free and open to the public.

Lecture and Book Signing with Megan Kimble, author of City Limits
2025-09-10 06:00 - 20:00 | MATCH, 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
6pm – Networking & Book Signing
7pm – Lecture
MATCH, 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX
“In City Limits, journalist Megan Kimble weaves together the origins of urban highways with the stories of ordinary people impacted by our failed transportation system.”
Join Houston Design Collaborative to explore Ms. Kimble’s work through her unique perspective. Learn more about the book and author here.
RSVP here.

Latinos in Architecture: MaS
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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. The program is for Latino students who are striving to influence the future of the built environment and the architecture profession. MaS will kick off on September 10, 2025, and conclude in May 2026.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITYfor the mentorship:

Students have the option of only particpating in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But, students are welcome to participate in any of the events related to MaS.
Student pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston, Rice University, or Prairie View A&M University.
The program is open to both US citizens and foreign students.

for the scholarship:

Students with at least one more academic year to apply scholarship funds directly to tuition.
Students with full scholarships are not eligible.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSThe 2025-2026 program starts in September 2025 and ends in May 2026.

Regularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person, virtual, or via phone call.
​Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 10 at 7pm. Register here.
Participate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.
Attend three LiA, AIAH, TSA or HNOMA sponsored events. Not including student chapters or student-led events.
Attend their university or college career fair.
Submit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.
Submit a 5-minute video on a project or portfolio at the end of the Spring semester. The video should not be a recording of a class crit and should not exceed 5 minutes.

AWARDS
Students must participate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activities are meant to support and complement the student’s academic career. Scholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-semester submission, which will be reviewed by a jury.

Galveston Sandcastle Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 21:00 | TX
The Galveston Sandcastle Festival is a music, food and family festival hosted on East Beach in Galveston, TX, centered around the AIA Houston Sandcastle Competition (presented by 811 Call or Click Before You Dig).
General Admission:
Saturday: $15
Sunday: $10
Parking: $15 (not included with the purchase of your wristband(s)).
Purchase General Admission Wristbands HERE!
For Team and Sponsor information, click HERE.

Lunch & Learn: Accessibility and the Mega Events
2025-09-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Accessibility and the Mega Events
About this Course
Architecture plays a pivotal role in the success of mega events, as it shapes the physical environments. One of the key elements in the planning of mega events is accessibility. We will be talking specifically about accessibility and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will also touch on the World Cup coming to Houston 2026. Accessibility when done properly allows a smooth operation and promotes the inclusion of all stakeholders responding to the principles of both sports events. The objective of this presentation is to have look at accessibility at scale of stadiums when transformed for the mega events.

About the speaker:

Ileana Rodriguez, PLY, Principal Owner at I Design Access, LLC
Principal at I Design Access, LLC and international architectural designer consultant for major infrastructure projects with a focus on inclusive design. My experience comes from working for clients such as the International Paralympic Committee, national sports organizations and a variarety of architecture firms. I have been involved as a consultant to oversee different size of projects from Olympic/Paralympic Stadiums and airports to smaller sports facilities, hotels and temporary infrastructure. The projects have taken place in Europe, Asia and The Americas in a dozen of different countries. Ileana is a Paralympic swimmer and former member of the USA Team for the London 2012 Games.
Continuing Education Credit:

AIA = 1.0 HSW (Barrier Free)

Schedule:

11:30am Check-in and lunch
12:00-1:00pm Presentation

Pre-registered pricing includes box lunch.
Parking is not included.
A minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.
Online registration will close Wednesday, September 17
Onsite registration is available for day of (lunch is NOT included)

Designed with Taste: Camaraderie
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Camaraderie, 608 W 11th St, Houston, TX, 77008
“Shawn cooked for us before we started designing, and it was clear from that moment on that he wanted to create a space to serve exquisitely conceived and executed dishes, but generously and in an environment that felt unpretentious,” Troy Schaum said.
The design for the chef-owned restaurant Camaraderie converts an existing, former residential garage and wood shop into an elevated family-style restaurant. Schaum Architects strove to retain as much of the existing building as possible, reusing almost all of the existing structure, concrete slab, and exterior metal wall panels. Set in The Heights, the 75-seat restaurant is situated within a 1990s corrugated metal building, updated with grey and blue paint. The interior is wrapped in birch wall panels and built-in banquette seating, which warms the space, giving the feeling of dining in a friend’s home.
The kitchen, at the heart of the project, opens like a stage onto the dining room, where guests have an uninterrupted view of chef Shawn Gawle at work. Chef Gawle’s menu has a contemporary American cuisine rooted in French techniques. Most recently, Gawle served as executive pastry chef at Houston’s Goodnight Hospitality and was recently named Best New Pastry Chef by Food & Wine magazine and Rising Star Chef by StarChefs.
Join us for a tour of Camaraderie and a sampling of fare with Troy Schaum of Schaum Architects and Chef Shawn Gawle of Camaraderie.
Camaraderie received an AIA 2025 Design Award for Interior Architecture.
Designed with Taste, an event series from Architecture Center Houston explores Houston’s newest restaurants to examine how design affects the dining experience. Hear about the design inspiration for the spaces, and how it interacts with the culinary offerings. Is the food influenced by the design, or is it the other way around? Enjoy lite bites and cocktails and decide for yourself.

Image courtesy of Leonid Furmansky.

Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund Q&A
2025-09-23 17:30 - 18:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81484506061?pwd=[REDACTED]
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.
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ArCH Walking Tour Docent Training
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Do you enjoy Houston architecture and history? Eager to share that knowledge with others?
Join us at Architecture Center Houston for our free walking tour docent training.
Docent training classes will be held on Saturday, September 20, 27, and October 11. Each class includes public speaking training and tours. The classes will be led by our staff and experienced tour docents and are open to all. This is a great opportunity to learn about Houston architecture and history while also brushing up on your presentation skills.
After completing the classes, docents will work with an experienced docent to begin leading our walking and bicycle tours. After the initial 3-day commitment for training, we ask docents to volunteer for 3 – 6 tours each season (October – May).
Our tours are attended by visitors of all ages and backgrounds from all over the world and locals living throughout the greater Houston area. This is a fun way to meet a wide variety of people interested in the built environment and all things Houston.

COLORES
2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s sixth annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place October 1-3, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture, with conversations and presentations by Jesús Edmundo Robles, Jr., Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes, AIA, of DUST, AZ; Nadia Palacios Lauterbach, AIA, of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape; Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say; Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ; a conversation and tour of the future home of the Houston Hispanic Research Center with the City of Houston, the Houston Public Library, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Brave/; Light bites by Avila Experiences; curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ Thursday evening ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina.
Please consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here.

Wednesday, October 1, 6pm
On Wednesday, October 1 we are thrilled to welcome Nadia Palacios Lauterbach, AIA of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape and Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say.
Nadia Palacios grew up in Nicaragua surrounded by books. Her parents were retired teachers and owned a bookstore. At night her father, a history professor, would share his favorite stories, Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon, Alexander the Great conquests, the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Traveling the world, through stories created a lasting impression associating those places and the unique architecture.
Nadia will share her personal journey into becoming an architect and how her family, culture and travels have shaped her. Despite leaving Nicaragua in her teens, her Latinidad never left her and has become an integral part of my identity as a person and as a professional.

I form part of the generation that grew up translating English from the outside world into Spanish for our household. Today, we are the generation that translates our community to the rest of the world through common structures and tools that form reality.
Tony Diaz
Tony Diaz is the founder and director of Nuestra Palabra, which a community-driven platform dedicated to amplifying the voice of Latino authors and visual artists within the community. He became the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Houston. Diaz recently published The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital (2022), which explores the power of cultural and community capital. Diaz is also one of the nation’s leading forces in fighting book bans and cultural censorship. He was dubbed El Librotraficante, or book trafficker, a decade ago after leading a grassroots campaign transporting thousands of banned books to Arizona, which had removed Mexican-American studies classes from public-school curriculum.
Tony will share his story, the Nuestra Palabra movement and why it’s important to celebrate the rich diversity of Latino literature and visual art, offering narratives that resonate with the experiences and perspectives of the community.
Lite bites provided by Avila Experiences.
Architecture Center Houston
902 Commerce St
Houston, TX 77002

About Nadia Palacios Lauterbach, AIA
Nadia Palacios Lauterbach is a registered Architect in the state of Texas and the state of Colorado. She credits her passion for design and architecture to her upbringing in the colonial cities of Nicaragua. She attended the prestigious School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, where she received a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 2003. Nadia In 2009, Nadia founded Nadia Palacios Architecure + Interiors + Landscape, where she pursues challenges in design and specializes in the creation of Homes and Gardens.
Nadia draws inspiration from many sources, particularly from her travels through Europe and Latin America, and she believes that architecture must stand the test of time and trends, that all spaces must be livable and human in scale, and that everything built must be beautiful.
Nadia lives with her husband John and sons Alexander and Lorenzo in a 1920’s bungalow in Houston’s Heights neighborhood; in her free time, she enjoys drawing, dancing Flamenco, and volunteering at the The Houston Area Women’s Center. She is a 2013 recipient of a “Stars on the Rise” award, a founding member of the Texas Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, an inductee of The Urban Guild, a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Texas Society of Architects, the American Society of Interior Designers, the Design Leadership Network (DLN), and the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture, and Urbanism (INTBAU). She is a frequent guest critic at her alma mater, and a passionate mentor for the University of Houston’s Future Women in Architecture.
About Tony Diaz
Writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, is a Cultural Accelerator. He was the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. In 1998, he founded Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say (NP), Houston’s first reading series for Latino authors. The group galvanized Houston’s Community Cultural Capital to become a movement for civil rights, education, and representation. When Arizona officials banned Mexican American Studies, Diaz and four veteran members of NP organized the 2012 Librotraficante Caravan to smuggle books from the banned curriculum back into Arizona. He is the author of The Aztec Love God. His book, The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital, is the first in his series on Community Organizing.

Latinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors
Information about becoming a sponsor can be found here.
Platinum Sponsor
HOK
LESCO Architectural Lighting
Page
TATEMÓ
Gold Sponsors
Allegion
cre8 Architects
Gage Architecture
Kirksey Architecture
Silver Sponsors
C.A. Walking Construction
Durotech
GSMA
MACO Construction
Martinez Architects
MATRIX Structural
MWA Architects
Perkins&Will
Powers Brown Architecture
RDLR Architects
Bronze Sponsors
Bass Construction
Daltile
DBR Engineering
DOOR Engineering
IMEG
Raba Kistner
Tarkett

COLORES
2025-10-02 17:30 - 22:00 | Kirksey Architecture, 6909 Portwest Dr, Houston, 77024, United States
COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s sixth annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place October 1-3, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture, with conversations and presentations by Jesús Edmundo Robles, Jr., Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes, AIA, of DUST, AZ; Nadia Palacios Lauterbach, AIA, of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape; Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say; Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ; a conversation and tour of the future home of the Houston Hispanic Research Center with the City of Houston, the Houston Public Library, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Brave/; Light bites by Avila Experiences; curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ Thursday evening ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina.
Please consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here.

Thursday, October 2, 5:30pm
An evening with Jesús Edmundo Robles, Jr., Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes, AIA, of DUST, AZ and Chef Emmanuel Chavez, of TATEMÓ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet led by Julian Corona-Medina. Curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez from TATEMÓ and appetizers by Avila Experiences. Drinks by The Little Taco Shop and dessert by Wonder Pops.
DUST, founded in 2007, is known for its focus on sustainable design, materiality, and creating buildings that are resilient, meaningful, and integrated with their natural and cultural environments. Jesús Edmundo Robles, Jr., Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes, AIA, will share their process of designing and building work through the understanding of, respect for and sensitivity to the spirit of place.
Born in Mexico City and raised in Houston, Chef Emmanuel Chavez spent his days after school helping to run his family’s Tex-Mex restaurant. Catching the restaurant bug, in 2015, he began a series of pop-up dinners around Houston. In 2016, Chavez relocated to Seattle to work under chefs Eric Rivera (Alinea) and Derek Simcik, named to Chicago’s 30 under 30. After a 3-year stint in Seattle, he returned to Houston to open his first restaurant, Tatemó. Tatemó was named a Finalist for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant and that same year, Chef Chavez was named to the Best New Chef class by Food & Wine. In 2024, Chef Chavez was named a Finalist for Best Chef: Texas by the James Beard Foundation and received a 2024 Michelin star.
Kirksey Architecture
6909 Portwest Dr
Houston, TX 77024
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR FOR THURSDAY.
Tickets for Friday’s tour can be purchased here.

About DUST
DUST is a collective of creative souls firmly grounded in the tactile, in pursuit of the intangible.
The studio explores ideas and ethics rooted in a reverent intimacy with craft and place. Ideas unfold in the creative space of intersections and find form through respect for nature, cultural histories, material, and our perceptions.
The seeds of this practice were planted in the late 1990s on the vast plains of the Llano Estacado in West Texas; the studio was born in Tucson, Arizona in 2007 as a collaboration between Cade Hayes and Jesús Robles and has grown to a team of nine, providing Architecture, Planning, and Construction services.
The work stands as both a concrete marker on the landscape, and as a frame focused on the essential, where ephemeral moments can find their place in the timeless realm of memory.
About Chef Emmanuel Cheavez
Chef Emmanuel Chavez is the visionary founder and culinary heart behind Tatemó, a Michelin‑starred tasting‑menu gem in Houston’s Spring Branch. Born in Mexico City and raised in Houston from age 10, Chavez grew up amid the rhythms of the Tex‑Mex restaurant his parents worked at — learning early how to chop, serve, and love food.
After a formative 3-year stint in Seattle, Chavez returned to Houston where he dove deep into the art of nixtamalization and respecting cultural roots, developing a passion for heirloom corn. That dedication drove him to grind 80 lbs of masa weekly, shape tortillas by hand, and build a menu where maize is both canvas and character.
Starting in Farmers Markets in 2020 and then opening a brick and mortar in early 2022, Tatemó quickly gained acclaim: National Finalist for the James Beard Best New Restaurant 2023 and Best Chef: Texas in 2024 and 2025, Food & Wine Best New Chef 2023, and a coveted Michelin star in Texas’ inaugural guide in 2024. Chef’s praise dishes like Mexico-City style fried quesadilla with caviar and Enmoladas featuring masa-tempura and mole — each plate a celebration of Mexican tradition and Texas terroir.
Chavez sees Tatemó as a cultural conversation starter—“not a Mexican restaurant, but a Houston restaurant” grounded in local Texas produce and immigrant ingenuity. His mission? Revive maize’s legacy, empower farmers, and bring artisanal corn forward—one tortilla at a time.

Latinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors
Information about becoming a sponsor can be found here.
Platinum Sponsor
HOK
LESCO Architectural Lighting
Page
TATEMÓ
Gold Sponsors
Allegion
cre8 Architects
Gage Architecture
Kirksey Architecture
Silver Sponsors
C.A. Walking Construction
Durotech
GSMA
MACO Construction
Martinez Architects
MATRIX Structural
MWA Architects
Perkins&Will
Powers Brown Architecture
RDLR Architects
Bronze Sponsors
Bass Construction
Daltile
DBR Engineering
DOOR Engineering
IMEG
Raba Kistner
Tarkett

COLORES
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Turkey Bend
COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s sixth annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place October 1-3, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture, with conversations and presentations by Jesús Edmundo Robles, Jr., Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes, AIA, of DUST, AZ; Nadia Palacios Lauterbach, AIA, of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape; Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say; Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ; a conversation and tour of the future home of the Houston Hispanic Research Center with the City of Houston, the Houston Public Library, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Brave/; Light bites by Avila Experiences; curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ Thursday evening ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina.
Please consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here.

Friday, October 3, 4pm
A conversation and tour of the future home of the Hispanic History Research Center with the City of Houston, the Houston Public Library, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Brave/.
The Hispanic History Research Center, which will be located in the Turkey Bend area, focuses on the history and cultural contributions of Houston’s Hispanic community, offering a wealth of resources and materials that celebrate the diverse heritage of Hispanic Texans.
Materials range in date from 1703 to the present, with the bulk of the material covering the 1920s through the 1980s, including historical documents, photographs, cultural artifacts, and oral histories. The center will provide valuable insights into the region’s rich Hispanic roots. It will become a cornerstone for research on Hispanic history and will continue the mission of making diverse historical narratives accessible to all.
The event has been approved for 1 LU

About Turkey Bend (Part of Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan)
Turkey Bend is situated at the only location where Buffalo Bayou meets Navigation Boulevard, a main thoroughfare for the East End. The site’s former industrial structures, including warehouses, an expansive wooden wharf, and gantry crane, will be reimagined and repurposed as a central hub for East End and Fifth Ward community activities, events, and culture.

The warehouse on Navigation Boulevard is being renovated to host community events in the near-term and, in the long-term, retail space for local businesses and the Houston Public Library’s Hispanic History Research Center. An open plaza will connect to the waterfront through a unique art tunnel.
The site’s historic wharf will be transformed into an inviting waterfront park for gathering, performances, and events.
Due to its location on a protected oxbow, Turkey Bend will also become the boating hub of Buffalo Bayou East with safe access for canoeing, kayaking, and pontoon boat tours.
Navigation Boulevard will be realigned to allow for safe pedestrian and bicycle connections.

Latinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors
Information about becoming a sponsor can be found here.
Platinum Sponsor
HOK
LESCO Architectural Lighting
Page
TATEMÓ
Gold Sponsors
Allegion
cre8 Architects
Gage Architecture
Kirksey Architecture
Silver Sponsors
C.A. Walking Construction
Durotech
GSMA
MACO Construction
Martinez Architects
MATRIX Structural
MWA Architects
Perkins&Will
Powers Brown Architecture
RDLR Architects
Bronze Sponsors
Bass Construction
Daltile
DBR Engineering
DOOR Engineering
IMEG
Raba Kistner
Tarkett

Rice Civic Forum, In Motion: Downtown Streets, Stories, and People
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Free and open to the public.

Rice School of Architecture invites you to the 2025 Rice Civic Forum, In Motion: Downtown Streets, Stories, and People, convened by Professor in the Practice Amna Ansari and co-organized with AIA Houston. This year’s forum turns its focus to downtown Houston, a district amid a remarkable transformation—from a traditional business core to a dynamic, mixed-use urban center that reflects the city’s broader growth and diversification.
Once defined primarily by office towers and a 9-to-5 workforce, downtown is now a 24/7 destination marked by residential growth, cultural vibrancy, public green spaces, and a steadily diversifying economy—even amid the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two decades, strategic investments have reshaped the area: the expansion of METRORail, the ecological restoration of Buffalo Bayou, the development of Avenida Houston, new residential and hospitality projects, and increased investment in parks and public spaces. Together, these changes have brought new energy, attracting residents, entrepreneurs, artists, and visitors to a redefined urban core.
Looking ahead, downtown Houston is positioned to lead the city into its next chapter. Key questions frame this year’s discussion: How can downtown serve as a model for a livable district and inclusive growth, connecting with the historic wards at its edges? What role will housing, transit, schools, healthcare, public-private partnerships, and cultural innovation play in shaping its future? As we plan for the decades to come, downtown will remain both a testing ground and a beacon for Houston’s ambitions.
Introduced by Amna Ansari — Rice School of Architecture and UltraBarrio
Co-moderated by Michael Robinson — Principal at SWA
Speakers:

Mandi Chapa — Rice Lecturer, Planner and Project Manager at Huitt-Zollars
Sarai Osorio — Principal Planner
Cassie Hoeprich — Director of Planning and Economic Development at Downtown Houston+
Yair Titelboim — Data Scientist – Global Digital Strategy at Hines

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Betty R. and George F. Pierce Jr., FAIA, Fund; the William B. Coleman Jr. Colloquium Fund for Architecture; and the Wm. W. Caudill Lecture Series Fund.
About the Rice Civic Forum
Launched in 1973, the Rice Civic Forum brings together architects, designers, scholars, policymakers, and community members to explore the civic dimensions of architecture and urban design. Each year, the forum focuses on a specific neighborhood, site, or theme in Houston, using the city’s unique conditions as a lens to engage broader conversations about equity, resilience, and the public realm. Through on-site dialogue and public programs, the forum seeks to amplify local voices, share diverse perspectives, and imagine new possibilities for the city’s future.

Towers & Trees Walking Tour
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | One Shell Plaza, 910 Smith Street, Houston, 77027, United States
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 skyscraper boom of the 70’s and 80’s, and Discovery Green, the newest catalyst for downtown development in Houston.
Meet outside One Shell Plaza at 910 Smith Street on the corner of Walker and Smith Street across the street from City Hall and the reflecting pool in Hermann Square. Garage and street parking available in the area.
AIA Credit: 2.0 LU
AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
Per 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.

THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.

Home Tour 2025
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19 | TX
The AIA Houston home tour is a 2-day, self-guided tour featuring custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects.
We seek to show the best new residential architecture by AIA members and we’re looking for a variety of architectural styles, including new construction, renovations, and additions.
Discounted tickets are available until October 17th. Prices will increase the weekend of the tour. Tickets purchased online may be picked up at any one of the featured homes on the days of the tour. Additionally, Full-Tour and Single Home Tickets may be purchased at any of the featured homes on the days of the tour.
This is a rain or shine event. All sales are final.
Click here to see the homes!
Event Details & Cost:

HOME TOUR DATES
October 18-19, 2025
12:00PM – 6:00PM (Last entry 5:45PM)

TICKET PRICES
$35.00 Full-Tour Advance Ticket
$40.00 on weekend of tour

$30.00 – Full-Tour Advance Ticket for Bike Riders;

$25.00 – Full-Tour Ticket for Children 12 and under

$10.00 – Single-House Ticket
Single-House Tickets are not available for pre-sale

Houston Zoo Jack’s Café and Colonnade Restoration
2025-10-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Photo Credit: Houston Zoo

This tour will highlight the final piece of the Zoo’s centennial master plan – the transformation of the front of the Houston Zoo through the recently opened Jack’s Café and Reflections event center and restoration of the Zoo’s historic reflection pool and colonnade. Learn about the sustainable design and operations features of Jack’s Café and Reflections event center, including a low-carbon mass timber structure, 18,000-gallon rainwater harvesting system, composting of food waste, and bird-friendly glass. Hear about the design and construction challenges of restoring the Zoo’s iconic reflection pool and colonnade to its original midcentury aesthetic while improving utility infrastructure.
Tour Guides:

Colley Hodges, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Houston Zoo Sustainability Director
Mark Hoffman, P.E., LEED Green Associate, Houston Zoo Senior Director of Planning, Design, and Engineering
Gretchen Foust, P.E., Houston Zoo Project Manager
David Bucek, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal at Stern and Bucek Architects
Sunnie Diaz, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Associate at Lake Flato Architects

AIA Credit: 1.5 HSW

Nuestro Ambiente
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston presented by the Latinos in Architecture Committee opening Friday, October 24, 5:30-7:30pm, and continuing through January 30, 2026.
Ambiente is where place becomes feeling. Here, belonging takes shape—in the buildings and places where we bring our spirit. It’s where community gathers, celebrates, remembers, and creates. This is where culture is lived, not just observed.
At a time when Latino identity and communities are under increasing pressure, Nuestro Ambiente honors the legacy of Latino contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment—while raising the urgent question about the future of ambiente without a stable, legally-protected, Latino workforce.
The story of Nuestro Ambiente begins in Los Barrios, Houston’s historic neighborhoods: Second Ward (Segundo Barrio), Magnolia Park (Little Mexico), Gulfton (Houston’s Ellis Island), and Near Northside. Through graphics, displays, and sound, experience these communities’ food, music, and art that create Houston’s most authentic ambiente.
The exhibit identifies Gente de Ambiente, community leaders, architects, engineers, builders and their contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment. Through stories of resilience and creativity, we learn how generations of Latinos have forged lasting paths to success.
The exhibition is a celebration of the individual, our communities, spaces, and passion that define Nuestro Ambiente. It is Nuestro Ambiente that enriches and influences Houston’s ambiente!
Event is free and open to the community.

Nuestro Ambiente is sponsored and supported by Ayala Vargas Photography, infraTECH, Martinez Architects, MAREK, Page now Stantec, RDLR, DBR, Wilson and Catherine Maxey and Daniel Ortiz, AIA.
Programming Partners
The Houston Public Library

Ambiente es donde el lugar se convierte en sentimiento. Aquí, el sentido de pertenencia toma forma—en los edificios y espacios a los que llevamos nuestra esencia. Es en donde la comunidad se reúne, celebra, recuerda y crea. Aquí la cultura se vive, no solo se contempla.
Nuestro Ambiente honra el legado latino presente en el entorno cultural y físico de Houston, en un momento en que la comunidad e identidad latinas enfrentan una creciente presión. Esta presión plantea interrogantes sobre el futuro del ambiente, sin una fuerza laboral latina estable y legalmente protegida.
La historia de Nuestro Ambiente comienza en Los Barrios, los vecindarios históricos de Houston: Second Ward (Segundo Barrio), Magnolia Park (Little Mexico), Gulfton (la “Ellis Island” de Houston) y Near Northside. A través de gráficas, exposiciones y sonidos, se vive la comida, la música y el arte de estas comunidades que dan forma al ambiente más auténtico de Houston.
La exhibición reconoce a la Gente de Ambiente: líderes comunitarios, arquitectos, ingenieros, constructores y sus contribuciones al entorno cultural y al entorno de desarrollo de Houston. A través de historias de superación y creatividad, aprendemos como generaciones de latinos han forjado caminos perdurables hacia el éxito.
Esta exposición es una celebración de los individuos, de nuestras comunidades, de los espacios y de la pasión que definen Nuestro Ambiente. Es Nuestro Ambiente el que enriquece e influye el ambiente de Houston.

Texas Medical Center Walking Tour
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | John P. McGovern Commons Building, 6550 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030
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.
Meet 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.
AIA Credit: 2.0 LU
Course Number: TMCWT1
AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
Per 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.

ARE Study Group - All Sections
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 | dlr group, 1000 Louisiana St Suite 1100, Houston, TX, 77002
Time: 6PM
Location: DLR Group, 1000 Louisiana St Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77002
Join us for this year’s final ARE Study Group session to build your momentum in studying for the ARE. Bring your questions, your notes, your laptops, and your favorite personal study materials to compare with colleagues!
We will go over all sections of the exam. Additionally, we will discuss study materials and subscriptions available on the market, answer attendee questions, and offer a strategy for approaching and scheduling your exams.
This session will be held at DLR Group. Light bites and drinks will be provided.
See you there soon!

UH Art & Architecture Walking Tour
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | University of Houston – Moores School of Music Building, 333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
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.
Tour will meet in the courtyard in front of the Moores School of Music by the Winged Woman sculpture. Parking available in adjacent campus visitor’s lot or parking garage. Parking fees not included in tour registration.
AIA Credit: 2.0 LU
Course Number: UHWT2022
AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
Per 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.

Annual Meeting
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The AIA Houston Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce, Houston, TX 77002 from 6 PM to 8 PM. This special evening brings our community together to celebrate the members, committees, and partners who make our chapter thrive. It is also a time to reflect on the successes of the past year while looking ahead to the future of AIA Houston.
This year, 4 Presidential Citations will be presented in recognition of individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to AIA Houston and the architectural profession. These awards highlight the exemplary leadership, service, and commitment that strengthen our chapter and advance the mission of AIA Houston.

2026 AIA Houston Board of Directors:
The AIA Houston Board of Directors is made up of members like you—dedicated professionals who strive to ensure that AIA Houston continues to be a powerful resource for architects in our region. Join us for an important evening as we elect AIA Houston’s 2026 Board of Directors and celebrate the members who make our chapter strong.
President: Bayardo Selva, AIA
President-elect: Chudi Abajue, AIA
Treasurer: Laura Carrera, AIA
Secretary: Marissa Yu, AIA
TxA Director: Caveh Masum, AIA
Director: Nicholas Banks, AIA
Director: Kristin Schuster, AIA
Public Director: Stephanie Foster
City of Houston Director: Fallon Barrett, Assoc. AIA

We hope you will join us for this important chapter tradition as we honor the contributions of our members and look forward to another impactful year.
This event is free and open to all.
TxA President-elect Krystyn Haecker, AIA, will also join us to talk about what TxA has in store for 2026.

It Takes A Village Commons
2025-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Doshi House, 3419 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
Building a village starts with connection. Join the AIA Houston Women in Architecture and Houston NOMA for It Takes a Village Commons; a meet up for parents, caregivers, and community members to gather, share and support one another.
Inspired by the idea of “the Commons”, the shared cultural and natural spaces where stories are exchanged, challenges are voiced, and relationships are built, this gathering offers space to connect over life, work, and caregiving.
Come meet fellow caregivers, talk honestly about the juggle of career and care, and help build our Village.

Heights Bicycle Tour
2025-11-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Milroy Park, 1205 Yale St, Houston, 77008, United States
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.
Attendees need to bring their own bicycle. We encourage everyone to wear a helmet.
Tour will meet at Milroy Park, 1205 Yale St, 77008. If you drive, we ask that you park in the street.
AIA Credit: 2 LUs

Nuestro Ambiente at a Crossroad
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join award-winning journalist Linda Lorelle and a panel of experts, Cesar Espinosa (FIEL), Charles Foster (Foster LLP), Stan Marek (MAREK), and Emiliano Valencia (ABIC), for an insightful conversation about the vital role undocumented laborers have played in America’s construction workforce, the real human and economic costs of the current immigration system, and proposed policy solutions to provide legal status for foreign workers to meet nation’s growing workforce needs.
Panlists:
Cesar Espinosa
Cesar Espinosa is co-founder and current Executive Director of the largest immigrant-led civil rights organization in Texas named FIEL (Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha – Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight).
FIEL is immigrant-led organization that seeks to empower the immigrant community in Houston, the State of Texas and The United States. Mr. Espinosa has served and is currently serving on a variety of boards at the local, state and national level.
He has also always worked on a variety of issues including, race relations, police reform and a variety of issues uplifting many communities. Mr. Espinosa is an advocate for immigrants’ rights, students’ rights and human rights.
Charles Foster
Charles C. Foster is the Chairman of Foster LLP and is based in the Houston office.
Charles has dedicated much of his career to the improvement of his community. He served as senior immigration policy advisor to President George W. Bush in the 2000 and 2004 Presidential campaigns and as an immigration policy advisor to Barack Obama in the 2008 campaign. He is the founding Chairman of the Immigration & Nationality Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has previously served as Chairman of the Governor’s Task Force on Immigration, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and World Trade Division, the American Bar Association’s Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law, and the State Bar of Texas Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality and is past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Houston Forum and the Houston Club and Board member of Ripley / Baker.
Stan Marek
Stan Marek, CEO of MAREK, one of the largest interior contractors in the Southwest. Stan has been focused on workforce development, sustainability and Comprehensive Immigration Reform. He is the co-founder of Texans For Sensible Immigration Policy and a member of the Greater Houston Partnership’s task force, Americans For Immigration Reform.
Emiliano Valencia
Emiliano Valencia is the Texas deputy director for the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC). ABIC is a bipartisan coalition of over 1,800 employers and CEOs from across the country to provide a strong and unified voice seeking lasting immigration solutions. ABIC employers include agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, technology, and construction.

Image: Yo Creo by Real 333 (Eliud Zavala). Located in the Second Ward on the former Talento Bilingue de Houston building. Courtesy of Luis Ayala.

Nuestro Ambiente at a Crossroads is in conjunction with our current exhibition, Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston, on view through January 30 at Architecture Center Houston.
Exhibition and Programming Sponsors
Marek; Martinez Architects; Gage Architecture; RDLR Architects; Regional Hispanic Contractors Association InfraTECH; DBR; Kirksey Architecture; Daniel Ortiz, AIA; Wilson and Catherine Maxey.

CTBUH Texas Presents: Houston Industry Networking Event
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 | TX
Join the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Texas chapter for an evening of networking, insight and conversation exploring the intersection of urban density and sustainable placemaking. This in-person gathering brings together professionals from architecture, engineering, development, planning and related industries.
Attendees may request AIA/CEU credit for this event.
Attendance is free with RSVP. Register here.

Speakers
Brandon Hendricks
Development Manager, Skanska USA Commercial Development
Brandon Hendricks serves as a Development Manager for the Skanska USA Commercial Development’s Houston office. Brandon oversees the development and operations of 1550 on the Green, a 380,000 SF Class A office building in downtown Houston, which delivered in early 2024. Brandon is responsible for the day-to-day management of the building and plays a key role in the project lease-up and ongoing management. He began his professional career working as an architect focused on complex mixed-use projects. He worked for over a decade as an architect and manager on award-winning architectural projects prior to transitioning to commercial development.
Jenna Dezinski
Associate and Senior Architect, Bjarke Ingels Group – New York
Jenna Dezinski is an Associate and Senior Architect at Bjarke Ingels Group in New York City where she has overseen the design and delivery of projects at varying scales across North America including the Norton Rose Fulbright Tower in Houston, the King Toronto Residences, Beatty Street Pavilion in Vancouver, NASA Olympus, CODEX Residential Collection by ICON, and the Claremont McKenna College Roberts Campus Sports Bowl. She has been a collaborator with John Paul Rysavy in the architectural design practice Letter J (formerly And-Either-Or), is founder of the jewelry studio Janika, and worked previously with Christof Finio, Will Bruder, Studio Ma, DeBartolo Architects, and alterstudio, where she oversaw the design of distinctive residential projects.
What to expect:

Welcome remarks by CTBUH Global Development Director Jen Hall and an introduction of the CTBUH Texas chapter.

Industry networking opportunity — connect with peers, share ideas, build relationships.

A panel discussion on Urban Density and Sustainable Placemaking — hear expert perspectives on how cities are evolving, what it means for tall buildings, and how sustainable strategies can shape vibrant, dense urban environments.

Refreshments and light bites will be served.

Why attend:
This is the ideal chance to meet fellow professionals and thought-leaders in Houston’s built environment. Engage in meaningful dialogue about how vertical urbanism contributes to sustainable, livable cities.
We look forward to seeing you there — come ready to connect, converse and be inspired by new ideas for the future of our urban landscapes. RSVP required. Secure your spot via event registration.

Lincoln Technical Institute - Houston Campus Building Tour
2025-11-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Lincoln Technical Institute – Houston Campus, 2000 S. Lockwood Drive, Houston, TX, 77023
AIA Houston Emerging Professionals Committee invites you to an exclusive tour of Lincoln Technical Institute’s new Houston campus at in East Downtown. This nearly 100,000 SF adaptive reuse project transforms a 1970s-era building into a vibrant center for hands-on training in automotive, welding, HVAC, and electrical trades—addressing the growing need for skilled labor. Designed by Herbst-Musciano, the project breathes new life into a historic structure while strengthening the surrounding community. The tour will be led by Herbst-Musciano and Lincoln Tech representatives, with lite bites provided.
Parking Available at South Parking (Enter through Munger or Ernestine Street)
CE Credit: 1LU
Project Team:
Lincoln Technical Institute – Client

Herbst-Musciano – Architect

Cushman & Wakefield – Project Developer

O’Donnell Snider- Contractor

Architectural Photography Workshop
2025-11-14 17:30 - 2025-11-16 12:00 | TX
Join architecture photographers Mariella and Luis Ayala, AIA for this weekend workshop exploring the art and craft of capturing the built environment. Mariella and Luis are sought out by architects across the state for their gift at showing a building in its best possible light. Their work is praised for bringing projects to life in a brilliant way, and for capturing the emotional qualities — the story, spirit, and soul — of the spaces they help to document. Their work has been published in numerous magazines and books and recently bestowed with the Texas Society of Architects Honors Award for photography. Visit their website at ayalavargas.com
They are offering a weekend photographic workshop starting Friday, November 14 extending through Sunday, November 16. The workshop will be a hands-on experience of photographing buildings and processing images digitally. This will be achieved with the use of “consumer” cameras and computers commonly owned by the non-professional photographer. A basic understanding of how to manually operate a camera is expected. Mariella and Luis will work one-on-one with participants photographing buildings and processing these images later.

Itinerary

This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.

Friday, November 14: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (ArCH Center)
Saturday, November 15: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Location includes residential restoration project Old Sixth Ward & MFAH (Interior & Exterior at dusk)

Sunday, November 16: 8:00 AM – noon (ArCH Center)

AIA Credit: 12 AIA LU

Get individualized attention in this small group format; workshop is limited to 14 participants.
Learn post-processing techniques for architecture
Gear needed: SLR Camera, interchangeable lens and tripod
Included: entry fee to MFAH, Saturday lunch and Sunday pastries/fruit/coffee
Advanced registration required. Onsite registration is not available.
Cancellation Policy: A minimum of 7 days’ (Nov. 7) notice is required to receive a full refund

Rice University Walking Tour
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Lovett Hall, 6100 Main, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
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 Lovett Hall to Brochstein Pavilion, this tour will look at some of the more unique, hidden, important and historical features of Rice University’s Campus. In addition to the architecture we will explore the context surrounding each building, the quads, courts and axes, how these elements work together to shape collegiate space.
Tour meets on the front lawn of Lovett Hall, building 1 on the Rice University map, 6100 Main. Recommended parking in Rice University Visitor Lovett Parking Lovett Lot (LS or LN) or Founder’s Court (FC) Visitor’s Lot. Credit card is required to access parking.
AIA Credit: 2.0 LU
Course Number: RUWT122022
AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
Per 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.

This event is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.

Full Day Continuing Education
2025-11-19 08:30 - 15:15 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Historic Resources Committee (HRC).

8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration
9:00-10:00am
Historic Tax Credit Projects: Working with the Buildings <1.0 AIA HSW >
Presented by Anna Mod, Amanda Coleman, & Adrienne Dickerson, Historic Tax Credits; Ryan
10:15-11:15am
Preservation Pedagogy for a Changing World <1.0 AIA LU >
Presented by Priya Jain, AIA LEED, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
11:30am-12:30pm
Preservation and Sustainability <1.0 AIA HSW >
Presented by David C. Bucek, FAIA, Stern and Bucek Architects
12:30-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-2:00pm
Preserving with Purpose: Adaptive Reuse of the 1919 Charles W. Luckie School <1.o AIA HSW >
Presented by Laura Carrera, AIA, Urbano Architects
2:15-3:15pm
Historic Designations 101 < 1.0 AIA LU >
Presented by Emily Ardoin, Preservation Services Director, Preservation Houston
Continuing Education Credits:

AIA Credits= 5.0 Total (3 HSW & 2 LU)

Individual classes are not available for the event.
Pre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch.
Parking is not included.
A minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.
Online registration will close Thursday, November 13, 5pm.
Onsite registration is available for day of (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)

The Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop
2025-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | united way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join the Houston Permitting Center’s second annual workshop! Meet leadership, learn about the process, and get answers to FAQs.

Welcome to the 2025 Houston Permitting Center Workshop! Join us for an informative and interactive workshop where you can learn all about the permitting process in Houston. This in-person event will take place at the United Way Center on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, starting at 12:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights. See you there! Limited seating is available.
Registration is required.

REGISTER HERE: 2025 Houston Permitting Center Workshop Tickets, Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
AGENDA

12:00 – 12:30
Registration

12:30 – 13:00
Meet the Leaders: Network with Top City Officials

13:00 – 13:55
1st Breakout Session

13:00 – 13:55
2nd Breakout Session

15:00 – 15:55
3rd Breakout Session

16:00 – 16:55
4th Breakout Session
