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SUMMARY:Navigating the Ropes: Syncing Skills and Strategy
DESCRIPTION:AIA Houston Emerging Professionals and Women in Architecture committees are partnering for an exciting mentorship event for young professionals in the AEC community. Join us for a panel with speakers from the industry with insight into early career experience and guidance on designing career paths. \n  \n2026 – Navigating the Ropes: Syncing Skills and Strategy \nAs you build your career in architecture\, you’ll pick up skills\, shift roles\, and pursue credentials; slowly shaping the kind of professional you want to be. But growth takes more than technical expertise. It’s developed over time\, through trial\, feedback\, and the occasional wrong turn; it takes intention. \nThis panel explores how to build that skill set on purpose. Through personal experience and practical advice\, panelists will share how they defined their goals\, advocated for themselves\, and grew from where they started to where they are now. \nWhether you’re weighing your next role or setting up your career\, this session offers practical insight for growing both personally and professionally. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nPanelists: \n\nMichael Gonzales\, AIA – Protolab\nCatherine Callaway\, AIA\, LFA\, LEED AP – Kirksey Architecture\nEmily Winters\, AIA\, LEED GA – DLR Group\nJohn Clegg\, AIA – Stantec\n\nModerator: \n\nStephanie Pedigo\, AIA\, LEED AP – GSMArchitects\n\nTime: \n\n5:30pm\, Networking\n6:00-7:30 Program\n\nCost: \n\n$10 General Admission\n$5   Student\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/navigating-the-ropes-syncing-skills-and-strategy/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee,Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Design the Ride: A skatepark design workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all creative thinkers! Get ready for an action-packed morning with the National Organization of Minority Architects\, Houston\, and Architecture Center of Houston\, where design and skateboarding will collide. \nWhat makes a skatepark unforgettable? Is it the bowls\, a challenging stair set\, a perfect handrail\, or a quarter pipe that keeps riders coming back? In this hands-on workshop\, students will explore how skateparks are designed to challenge\, inspire\, and bring communities together. \nStudents will work in groups to sketch\, design\, and build elements for a new community skatepark. At the end of the workshop\, students will be able to share their designs and receive feedback from architects and use mini skateboards to experience their parks. \nImmersed in the current exhibition at the Architecture Center of Houston\, Kinetics of Urban Movement\, students will be able to draw inspiration from the photographs\, 3D-printed models\, and skate park sculptures on display. Shane Yee\, Rodrigo Gallardo\, and Bobby King with Skate Ecosystems will share their experiences designing and riding skateparks. \nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nStudents will work in teams of 5-6 students.\n Each team member will select a different element to add to the skatepark.\nStudents will draw\, build\, and sculpt their skatepark elements.\nTeams will present their designs to the group\, explaining features and design choices.\nArchitects & designers will be on hand to guide participants\, answer questions\, and share experiences.\n\nThis interactive event is perfect for students aged 7-12 who are excited to explore the world of architecture and unleash their creativity. Through fun activities and teamwork\, participants will learn how to design while developing essential skills in problem-solving\, collaboration\, and skateboarding culture. Whether you’re already a skater or interested in designing and building\, this is your chance to shape the future of Houston’s skate scene—one ramp\, rail\, and bowl at a time. \nDesign the Ride: A skatepark design workshop is part of the arcHERtecture workshop series\, which encourages girls to explore careers in architecture.  \nThis program is in conjunction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26. \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/archertect-building-a-treehouse-sculpting-a-garden/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Kids and Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T151404Z
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SUMMARY:ARE Study Group - All Sections
DESCRIPTION:Time: 5:30 PM \nLocation: Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce \nPresented in partnership with the Women in Architecture\, Emerging Professionals\, and Latinos in Architecture committees. \nJoin 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 favorite personal study materials to compare with colleagues! \nAdditionally\, we will discuss study materials and subscriptions available on the market\, answer attendee questions\, and offer a strategy for approaching and scheduling your exams. \nThis session will be held at Architecture Center Houston. Refreshments will be provided. \nSee you there soon!
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/are-study-group-all-sections-4/
LOCATION:902 Commerce\, Houston\, TX 77002\, 902 Commerce\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T153000
DTSTAMP:20260709T153000Z
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SUMMARY:Participatory Environments with Alexis Sablone
DESCRIPTION:How can we design more active and engaging cities? Drawing from their unique perspective as an architect\, designer\, multidisciplinary artist\, professional skateboarder\, and Olympian\, Alexis Sablone explores how movement shapes the way we read\, use\, and reinterpret public space. Reflecting on experiences both on a skateboard and in architectural practice\, they examine how the creative appropriation of urban environments can inspire more inclusive\, playful\, and dynamic cities. \nSablone holds a BA from Barnard College\, Columbia University\, and a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, where they were both the Ida C. Green Fellow and recipient of the Imre Halasz Thesis Prize. Their work bridges architecture and skateboarding through the design of hybrid playscapes and large-scale interactive sculptures\, investigating how public spaces can foster creativity\, participation\, and community. Skateboarding\, they argue\, offers designers a compelling model for understanding how shared public spaces can become beloved destinations for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels. \nCurrently a fellow at the University of Chicago’s Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry\, where Sablone co-taught a course on the intersections of skateboarding culture\, performance\, and urban space\, Sablone brings a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective to the future of public design\, inviting audiences to rethink how cities can encourage movement\, play\, and connection. \nThis program is in conjunction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26. \n  \nImage: Candy Courts. Courtesy of Alexis Sablone. \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/participatory-environments-with-alexis-sablone/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T183000
DTSTAMP:20260710T185546Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Design Connections
DESCRIPTION:Design Connections | “Wired to Belong” The Science and Practice of Connection at Work\nIn an era where work can happen from anywhere and AI can deliver information instantly\, human connection remains one of the most important drivers of professional success. Research shows that our brains are wired for social interaction\, and the relationships we build through face-to-face conversations\, mentorship\, collaboration\, and networking often shape our careers as much as our technical skills. Learn from organizational leaders and design industry professionals why being present—in the office\, at industry events\, and within professional communities—creates opportunities that technology alone cannot. For team leaders and the next generation of leaders\, the discussion will highlight how showing up\, building relationships\, and expanding your network can accelerate growth\, strengthen culture\, and create lasting career advantages in the future the design industry. \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nStreet parking availabe.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/designconnections/
LOCATION:2910 McKinney\, 2910 McKinney St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T185603Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Africatown: Monument and Wound
DESCRIPTION:“Africatown: Monument and Wound — Student Proposals for Remembrance and Repair\,” would present a curated exhibition and short public talk based on student work from my senior Interior Architecture capstone studio at the University of Houston. The session begins from the premise that Africatown is both a monument to survival and an ongoing site of rupture\, where design must engage memory not as a completed narrative\, but as an active condition. Founded by survivors of the Clotilda\, the last known slave ship to reach American shores\, Africatown carries a history shaped by an illegal voyage\, deliberate erasure\, oral tradition\, and ongoing environmental and industrial pressures. The studio\, Africatown: Remembrance and Repair\, asks students to design a floating interpretive installation that responds to this layered history and contemporary context. For HXD\, the session would combine a brief introductory talk with a guided walkthrough of student drawings\, models\, and visual research. Students would participate as presenters\, contributing to a broader conversation about memory\, repair\, environmental justice\, and interior architecture. \nLight bites and beverages will be provided. \nPresenter: \nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez\nAssociate Professor\nUniversity of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\nInterior Architecture \n\n\n\n\nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez is an architect\, educator\, and Associate Professor at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\, where she directs the Interior Architecture program. A licensed architect in Texas\, her teaching and research focus on adaptive reuse\, cultural memory\, material practice\, and the role of interior architecture in addressing social and environmental conditions.\n\nShe served as an architectural collaborator with artist Rick Lowe in the development of Project Row Houses\, a landmark community-based art and architecture initiative in Houston’s Third Ward. Her current research project\, The Hair Salon: Black Hair as Architecture\, examines Black hair practices as systems of pattern\, structure\, environmental intelligence\, and spatial knowledge\, and has received support from the Graham Foundation.\n\nAt UH\, she teaches studios that ask students to engage history\, place\, and repair through rigorous design proposals.\n\nParking: Guests may park in the Elgin Street Garage\, 4224 Elgin Street\, Houston\, TX 77204. Paid visitor parking is available in the garage. The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design is located nearby at 4200 Elgin Street.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/africatown/
LOCATION:Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design\, 4200 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77204
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T185623Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: The Power of Brain Health in Workplace Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:In an era where productivity\, innovation\, and resilience are the keys to success\, the state of our brains\, our cognitive function\, mental clarity\, and emotional well-being play a crucial role in how we perform at work. Yet\, in the hustle of deadlines\, meetings\, and constant digital demands\, we often neglect the very organ that drives our success: the brain. What if we told you that small\, science-backed changes in your daily routine could boost your focus\, reduce stress\, and enhance overall job satisfaction? Imagine a workplace where mental fatigue is minimized\, creativity flows naturally\, and employees thrive\, not just survive. This session will dive into a topic that affects every aspect of our professional and personal lives: brain health and workplace wellbeing. Building on the research shared by one of the facilitators at the United Nations European Brain Health Summit\, we’ll explore the neuroscience behind optimal brain health\, practical strategies to enhance cognitive function\, and how organizations can design and foster an environment that supports mental well-being. By the end\, the audience will have actionable insights & sited examples to not only improve their own performance but also contribute to a healthier\, more productive workplace. \nEligible for AIA credit: 1.0 HSW/LU \nSpeaker:\n Julie Gauthier\, IIDA\, RID\, LEED AP\nAssociate Principal\, Workplace\, Houston\nPerkins&Will \nWorkplace Practice Lead at the Houston Studio of Perkins&Will\, Julie embraces beauty and function in all aspects of her role as an interior designer. Every day\, she is driven by conceptualizing client-focused\, functional\, and healthy environments that are built upon communication\, strategic programming\, and a passion for creating spaces that inspire. Julie also pairs her design practice with advisory services\, having championed new initiatives for workplace strategy\, design for wellbeing\, sustainability tracking\, and change management.  \n  \nCatered lunch will be provided. \nParking:\nPlease input the address for 900 Fannin into your GPS and it will take you straight to the parking garage. If you use 1001 McKinney\, you will have trouble locating it. You will pull a parking ticket upon entry and use the same ticket to exit. You may park in any unreserved space on the 5th floor and above. Note that our garage is marked for 1001 McKinney at the entrance. We are not at the McKinney Place parking garage. Thank you\, and we look forward to your visit at the Perkins&Will Houston Studio! Please bring your parking ticket inside with you for validation. Feel free to call the front desk at 713-366-4000 if you need assistance.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/workplacewellbeing/
LOCATION:Perkins&Will\, 1001 McKinney St\, 19th Floor\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T120000
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Tour of IAH Terminal B
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the Terminal B Transformation at IAH\, a landmark project that is setting a new standard for air travel. Discover how United Airlines and the Houston Airport System are creating an innovative\, sustainable terminal that celebrates the spirit of Houston while delivering a seamless and elevated passenger experience. \nParking: surface lot available; includes validated parking.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/terminalb/
LOCATION:Private: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)\, 15710 JFK Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T185919Z
CREATED:20260707T204659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T185919Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: BCG Houston LEED Platinum Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 for daylight and views\, energy and water efficiency\, and enhanced waste management. The design team will also walk through the space showcasing how the cohesive material palette tells a story of biophilia\, branding\, and local BCG culture while playing off the views and nature that the building overlooks. \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nStreet parking and parking garage available; validated parking in garage included.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bcgtour/
LOCATION:Private: BCG Houston\, 1550 Lamar St.\, Suite 1200\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T113529Z
CREATED:20260626T191445Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Learning (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Lunchtime Learning sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE)\n  \nFirst Safe\, then Circular: optimizing material health with Cradle to Cradle Certified®\nIf 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 for designers\, including major classes of chemicals of concern\, chemical assessments\, and how designers can use certifications as they evaluate products. This presentation details the methodology and requirements for the Cradle to Cradle Certified® products program and how designers can use it to specify materials that are healthy in a project and across a supply chain. We’ll explore how Cradle to Cradle Certified®\, as a fully digitized program\, makes it easy for designers to find reliable material health information to deliver meaningful sustainability benefits on every project. \n  \nSpeaker: Ren DeCherney\, Director of Built Environment \n \nRen is a licensed interior designer who uses her first-hand experience of the complexities of the building industry to help designers and manufacturers translate their sustainability pledges into reality. \nPrior to joining the Institute as Director of Built Environment\, she worked in Portland as a designer\, where she took her firm PVC-free\, making them the first firm in Portland to make such a commitment. She was then the Director of Industry Transparency at Source\, a digital materials platform\, where she synthesized design team needs and industry trends to integrate sustainability seamlessly into the design process. This included building various user tools\, growing strategic partnerships\, and developing all of the sustainability filters on the platform. \nShe then worked at the International Living Future Institute\, overseeing the Declare and Living Product Challenge programs. There she worked with both designers and manufacturers to understand the current market incentives for sustainable practices and how to implement sustainability strategy into everyday practices. \n  \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nGBCI Credit: self-report \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/lunchtime-learning-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T161258Z
CREATED:20260528T113725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T161258Z
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SUMMARY:Everyday Self-Defense: Building Confidence Through Boundaries & De-escalation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe first part of the session will teach participants how to navigate unwanted physical contact in everyday situations\, particularly with people they know. In professional and social contexts\, it can be challenging to assert boundaries—especially for many women who already worry about being perceived as “unreasonable.” The instructor will address simple strategies to divert this contact to maintain comfort and autonomy. For example\, a colleague approaches for a hug or puts an arm around the waist to pose for a photo. Attendees will be empowered to practice subtle yet effective ways to establish personal space without confrontation. \nThe second part of the session will address more serious scenarios\, where the potential for physical harm exists. Whether the concern comes from someone familiar or not\, de-escalation is crucial. Participants will learn techniques to create and maintain a safe distance\, keep a steady stance to avoid being easily pushed or pulled\, and how to break free from various types of holds. The session will wrap up with interactive games designed to reinforce the skills learned\, making it fun and memorable while encouraging participants to continue practicing on their own.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/everyday-self-defense-building-confidence-through-boundaries-de-escalation/
LOCATION:Third Ward Jiu-Jitsu\, 2016 Emancipation Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T191931Z
CREATED:20260522T181714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T191931Z
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SUMMARY:Concrete Cosmos: Composing Skate Architecture
DESCRIPTION: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 fluid\, naturalistic configurations\, converging with land art and anticipating parametric/ digital aesthetics; yet despite this sophistication\, the language and principles of the discipline remain largely unarticulated. \nDrawing on a half-century history of skatepark design (1976-2026) and his own work at Skate Ecosystems\, Yee offers a chronological series of architectural close readings\, examining design intentions\, ordering logics\, and formal arrangements. The lecture establishes skate architecture as an emergent field with significant cultural\, spatial\, and spiritual implications\, capable of producing elevated human experiences. \n\nAbout Shane Yee \nShane Yee earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego\, California. Mr. Yee has a broad range of experiences and capabilities in all phases of project planning\, design and construction- from acquisition through operations and maintenance. He has designed award-winning projects including residential\, multifamily\, civic\, religious\, master planning\, and of course\, skate spaces. As an officer in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps\, Mr. Yee expertly designed & managed DOD projects with a total value of 100+ million to include Design-Build\, DBB\, and MILCON construction. Mr. Yee is a member of the American Institute of Architects\, Society of American Military Engineers\, and US Green Building Council. \n  \nThis program is in conjunction with Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26. \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/concrete-cosmos-composing-skate-architecture/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T191517Z
CREATED:20260522T184633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T191517Z
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SUMMARY:The Architectural History of Houston Street Skating
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAbout Ted Barrow \nTheodore (Ted) Barrow is an art historian\, writer\, curator\, and lecturer whose work bridges academic scholarship and contemporary currents. Born in Bolinas\, California\, he holds a Ph.D. in art history from the Graduate Center\, CUNY\, where he explored the Florida paintings of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent through an ecocritical lens. Barrow has taught at Barnard College\, Baruch College\, City College of New York\, and the University of San Francisco. Outside of art and academia\, he is a distinctive voice in skateboarding culture\, known for This Old Ledge\, a video series that investigates the cultural and architectural significance of global skate spots.” \n  \nThis program is in conjunction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26. \n  \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/the-architectural-history-of-houston-street-skating/
LOCATION:Tranquility Park\, 400 Rusk\, Houston\, Texas\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Houston Home Tour is a 2-day\, self-guided tour featuring custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects. \nJoin us to experience some of the best new residential architecture by AIA members in a variety of architectural styles\, featuring new construction\, renovations\, and additions. \nLearn more about the tour and preview each home HERE. \nTickets 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. \nThis is a rain or shine event. All sales are final.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/hometour/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Residential Committee
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