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SUMMARY:Celebrating Licensure (New Date)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerging Professionals Committee in celebrating our community of friends who were recently licensed in 2024.  The first 20 people to register will receive 2 complimentary beverage tickets. \nFor recently licensed architects in 2024\, we’d love to recognize you!  Contact Aleks Savitski aleks@aiahouston.org so we may reserve two complimentary beverages in your name to toast your success! \nRESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER! \nNEW Date:  Thursday\, January 16\, 2025\nTime 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nVenue:  Nickel City\, 2910 McKinney Ste 500\, Houston\, TX 77003. \nSpecial thanks to the Open Architect Project for sponsoring this event!
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/celebrating-licensure/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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SUMMARY:Urban Art Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour will look at public art\, murals\, architecture\, place making and urban planning in Houston.  Tour stops include Market Square Park\, Buffalo Bayou and areas west of Main Street. Artists featured on this tour include Mel Chin\, Paul Kittelson\, Louise Nevelson\, Claes Oldenburg and Dean Ruck. \nMeets in the NE Corner of Market Square Park. Street\, lot and garage parking are available in the area. \nImage: Geometric Mouse X by Claes Oldenburg
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/urban-art-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Market Square Park\, 301 Milam St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2025 MGMC Student Workshop & Competition Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 competition program will be announced at the workshop. \nAn annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem solving and graphic presentation\, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, the Houston Chapter of AIA and local architectural firms and affiliates. \nThe Competition Committee hosts a workshop to help the students learn basic architectural design skills\, understand the competition requirements and meet the client. While students attend the workshop\, teachers and parents are welcome to attend an informational session about the program. \nProjects are due May 9\, 2025 and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony. \nAll Houston area high school students are eligible to participate regardless of class affiliation or age. Students are requested to enter only once per year as either a member of a team or as an individual. Teachers and Counselors are encouraged to promote this scholarship competition. \nUpcoming Events:\n2025 Competition Project Site Tour\nSaturday\, February TBD\n10:00 am\nLocation TBA \nInterim Project Review\nSaturday\, April 5\n10am-Noon\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002 \nProjects Due\nFriday\, May 9. Drop off at Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 15\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2025-mgmc-student-workshop-competition-kick-off/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105710
CREATED:20250114T210822Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Building your Green Investment: Financing Sustainable Development in Texas
DESCRIPTION:Building your Green Investment: Financing Sustainable Development in Texas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecent legislation and the growing climate economy have created new opportunities to secure capital funds and magnify the financial benefits of building green. As the effects of climate change continue to impact the real estate market across the U.S.\, projects that fail to incorporate strategies to increase resilience and reduce carbon emissions risk becoming stranded assets. \nLEED is a critical factor in ESG reporting; by supporting certified buildings\, companies can save money\, improve efficiency\, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. LEED buildings are vital to addressing climate change and meeting ESG goals\, enhancing resilience and supporting more equitable communities. \nJoin USGBC and USGBC Texas to learn about sustainable finance options and valuable USGBC tools available to help you achieve your climate goals\, improve your ESG standing\, grow the market value of your assets and ultimately increase revenue. Get the financial knowledge and tools to not only protect your project or portfolio in the future\, but to enable your investment to thrive! \nThis event will also include a special awards ceremony and reception in honor of USGBC’s 2024 Local Market Leadership Award recipients in Texas. \nUSGBC’s Building Transformation Forums convene industry leaders\, practitioners\, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific\, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education\, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action. Check out our calendar on usgbc.org to see our upcoming forums nationwide. \n  \nGBCI Continuing education hours:  3\nLEED-Specific Rating System: LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP O+M\, LEED Green Associate\nAIA Hours: 3 LU \n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/6073/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fullbright Tower\, 1550 Lamar Street\, Houston\, 77010
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Texas Medical Center Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet in the ground floor lobby of the John P McGovern Commons Building\, 6550 Bertner Ave\, 77030. Texas Medical Center Entrance 4 and $10 parking available in the TMC Commons parking garage. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nCourse Number: TMCWT1 \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/texas-medical-center-walking-tour/
LOCATION:John P. McGovern Commons Building\, 6550 Bertner Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77030
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Montrose Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 and offer guests a look inside of the Fondren Mansion (now La Colombe d’Or)\, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral\, Chapel of St. Basil\, Rothko Chapel\, Cy Twombly Gallery\, and the Menil Collection. On this 2-hour walking tour you will get a flavor of this special district and be encouraged to widen your path after the tour is over. \nMeet outside the Menil Collection Bookstore across from Bistro Menil\, 1520 Sul Ross\, 77006. Street and lot parking available. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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. \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for alternative tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/montrose-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Menil Collection Bookstore\, 1520 Sul Ross\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Health SES 2025
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Health SES 2025!\nHealth Symposium Exhibition & Social (SES) annually provides an opportunity for education and networking to members of the architectural and healthcare communities. The event includes happy hour\, a seminar\, and a panel discussion. \nTheme: The Foundations & Applications of AI in Healthcare (1.5 AIA HSW/LU) \nKeynote:  Jim Colson\, MSME\, MSCS\, Texas A&M Health\, Associate Vice President\, Digital Health \nBiography \n    \nPanelists: \n\nSunita Ganjoo\, MBA\, PMP\, CLSSYB\, Senior Project Manager\, Facilities Planning \, Harris Health System / President AMFP Houston Chapter\nGinny Torno\, IT Adminstrative Director\, Innovation and Clinical\, Ancillary and Research Systems\, Houston Methodist\nZac Hillyard\, RSM\, Principal\, SSR\nChristopher Cortes\, Manager\, Facilities Planning & Design\, MD Anderson Cancer Center\n\nModerator: \n\nAmy Lopez\, CHID\, IIDA\, Executive VP\, McCoy-Rockford Commercial Interiors\n\nSchedule: \n5:00 – 8:30 PM        Social/Vendor Exhibition\n6:30 – 8:00 PM        Introduction\, Keynote\, & Panel Discussion \nAdvanced Registration Pricing –  \nInterns/Students – $25.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $80.00 | Non Member – $125.00 \n\nOnline registration closes end of day Friday\, 31\, @ 5pm\nOn-site registration will be available\, higher registration rates apply\nA minimum of 7 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\n\nParking Map Click Here \n  \nPRESENTING SPONSOR \n \n  \nOn-site registration available\, higher registration rates apply\nInterns/Students – $25.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $100.00 | Non Member – $145.00
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/health-ses-2025/
LOCATION:TMC3 Collaborative Building / Helix Park\, 7255 Helix Park Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Architecture for Health,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Health SES 2025 Student Design Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Houston AIA’s Committee on Architecture for Health\, hosts an annual professional health and wellness event in Houston focused event in mid-February. The event is known as the Seminar\, Exhibit\, and Social (SES). It is an opportunity for those in the building design and construction industry (focused on health) to get together and discuss trends and the future of design in health architecture. To expand the event and open it to an emergent audience\, we are sponsoring a student design charrette. \nPlease join the student’s for their juried presentations. \nNo RSVP required.  The event is free and open to all. \n  \nClick here to learn more about Health SES sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/health-ses-2025-student-design-presentation/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Architecture for Health
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SUMMARY:2025 MGMC Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Michael G. Meyers Competition Committee for a walking tour of the 2025 project site and surrounding neighborhood. This is a great opportunity for students to understand and see the selected site and earn about the neighborhood’s history and architecture. \nThe tour will start with a tour of 1550 on the Green\, part of a three-block master plan by Skanska\, designed by world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The 28-story\, 375\,00-sf tower is BIG’s first office project in Texas to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The tour will continue through downtown and to the project site. \nAn annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem solving and graphic presentation\, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, the Houston Chapter of AIA and local architectural firms and affiliates. The Competition Committee hosts a series of events to help the students learn basic architectural design skills and understand the competition requirements. Projects are due in April and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Architecture Center Houston. All Houston area high school students are eligible to participate regardless of class affiliation or age. Students are requested to enter only once per year as either a member of a team or as an individual. Teachers and Counselors are encouraged to promote this scholarship competition. \nUpcoming Events:\n2025 Competition Project Site Tour\nSaturday\, February 8\n9:30 am\nLocation: 1550 on the Green\, 1550 Lamar St\, Houston\, TX 77010 \nInterim Project Review\nSaturday\, April 5\n10am-Noon\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002 \nProjects Due\nFriday\, May 9. Drop off at Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 15\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2025-mgmc-site-visit/
LOCATION:1550 on the Green\, 1550 Lamar St\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T193000
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SUMMARY:A Doodle Diary
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition A Doodle Diary by John Kirksey opening Thursday\, February 13\, 5:30-7:30pm\, and continuing through April 25. \nDoodling is more than idle scribbles—it’s a universal form of creative expression and a window into the mind. Science reveals that doodling enhances memory\, sharpens focus\, and stimulates problem-solving. It bridges the gap between conscious thought and subconscious creativity\, fostering connections that fuel innovation. Doodling engages the logical left and creative right hemispheres\, facilitating a “whole-brain” approach to thinking. When a low-stakes task like doodling occupies the conscious mind\, the subconscious can process complex problems\, often leading to creative insights. \nJohn Kirksey\, architect and business owner\, doodled his way through 50+ years of phone calls and meetings. Exotic animals\, technical-organic hybrids\, caricature portraits\, and purely comedic themes—the doodles are an intricate blend of John’s vivid imagination and subconscious mind. Karin Broker\, Professor Emerita\, Printmaking and Drawing at Rice University\, says of John\, “If you sat in a meeting with him and he doodled away\, that meant he was paying attention. No staring out the window\, no shifting in his seat\, no thinking about something else. John simultaneously focused the two sides of his brain to problem-solve and strategize. These small and funky gems are literally recorded moments of a distinct time.” \nWe invite you into John Kirksey’s whimsical doodle diary. \nEvent is free and open to the community. \nIn-kind fabrication & installation by Innovative Environments.\nAdditional support provided by Signature Aspen and Teal Construction. \n\nAbout \nJohn Kirksey grew up in Harlingen\, Texas\, and attended The University of Texas\, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. John\, his wife\, Kyle\, and daughter\, Shawn\, moved to Houston after graduation\, where he accepted a position with the architectural firm of Neuhaus and Taylor (3DI). In June of 1971\, one year out of college\, John started his own firm\, John Kirksey and Associates\, today known as Kirksey Architecture—celebrating 54 years in business.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/a-doodle-diary/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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