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SUMMARY:Sandcastle T-Shirt Distribution Event
DESCRIPTION:Team and sponsor groups must send at least one representative to pick up t-shirts\, vehicle beach pass and event participant wristbands. \nRSVP required to attend. \nComplimentary food and drink for attendees.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/sandcastledistribution/
LOCATION:Cookchill\, 2305 Portsmouth St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandcastle Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:ARE Study Group - All Sections
DESCRIPTION:EVENT RESCHEDULED DUE TO POTENTIALLY INCLEMENT WEATHER. \nNEW DATE: September 8 @ 5:30 PM \nLocation: Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce \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. Light bites and drinks will be provided. \nSee you there soon!
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/are-study-group-all-sections-4/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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SUMMARY:Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund Q&A
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe application will open September 1st. \n  \nZoom login link: \nAIA Houston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: WiA PD Fund Q&A\nTime: Sep 9\, 2026 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82247850007?pwd=Y7EkbC9wZJFErsY1qCsMYpSKPFQZSa.1 \nMeeting ID: 822 4785 0007\nPasscode: 641463 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/women-in-architectures-professional-development-fund-qa/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82247850007?pwd=Y7EkbC9wZJFErsY1qCsMYpSKPFQZSa.1
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:MGMC - Committee Kick-Off and Social
DESCRIPTION:Become a part of the Michael G. Meyers High School Design Competition Committee. Join us to learn more about the committee and kick off the 2027 competition. We will gather on Wednesday\, September 9\, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company (2000 Lyons Ave\, 77020) from 5:30- 7 p.m.  \nThe annual high school scholarship competition is an event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, AIA Houston\, and local architecture firms and affiliates. This is an idea competition that emphasizes creative problem-solving and graphic presentation. MGMC is looking for professionals from the architecture community to help plan this year’s competition and work with students from January to May. The committee meets once a month and hosts four events over five months. \nIn the past\, students have been asked to design a variety of dynamic and challenging projects\, including a neighborhood recreation space and a public viewing area for major sporting events\, including the FIFA World\, an education center focusing on sustainable efforts and practices\, a skyscraper in the heart of downtown Houston\, a multi-purpose building for Houston’s Third Ward\, a museum\, and others. The committee selects the project\, writes the program\, raises funds for student scholarships\, organizes the Clays for College fundraiser\, and hosts four events to help students learn basic architectural design skills and understand the competition requirements. \n2026 MGMC Scholarship Winners can be viewed here. \nPlanning and fundraising will start in September\, and the program kicks off in January 2027 with student events and wraps up with an awards ceremony in late Spring. \nIf you are unable to attend\, but are interested in joining\, contact committee chair Adriana Haces. \n\nMichael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition (MGMC) is an annual event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation and AIA Houston. This is an idea competition for high school students that emphasizes creative problem-solving. Students participate in a series of events\, led by architects\, such as learning basic architectural drawing skills and how to understand clients’ needs. Winning students receive scholarships to a university or college of their choice. \nThe program has awarded over $280\,000 in scholarships over the years. Many past participants have returned to support the program after graduating from college with architecture degrees.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/mgmc-committee-kick-off-and-social/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture: MaS
DESCRIPTION: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 15\, 2026\, and conclude in May 2027. \n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITYfor the mentorship: \n\nStudents have the option to participate only in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But students are welcome to participate in any MaS-related events.\nStudents pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston\, Rice University\, or Prairie View A&M University.\nThe program is open to both US citizens and foreign students.\n\nfor the scholarship: \n\nStudents with at least one more academic year to apply scholarship funds directly to tuition. \nStudents with full scholarships are not eligible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSThe 2026-2027 program starts in September 2026 and ends in May 2027. \n\nRegularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person\, virtual\, or via phone call. \n​Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 15 at 7pm. \nParticipate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.\nAttend three LiA\, AIAH\, TSA or HNOMA-sponsored events. Not including student chapters or student-led events. Students are required to take a selfie at each event.\nAttend their university or college career fair.\nSubmit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.\nSubmit 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nAWARDS \nStudents 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. \nScholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-semester submission\, which will be reviewed by a jury. 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-mas2026/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Galveston Sandcastle Festival
DESCRIPTION:Click here to be redirected to the Galveston Sandcastle Festival site.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/gsf/
LOCATION:East Beach\, 1923 Boddeker Rd\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandcastle Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:EP University: Constructability Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth session of the EP University Lecture Series: Constructability Reviews. \nConstructability is a concept that implies ease of construction\, and constructability reviews represent a detailed analysis of the construction documents to confirm the buildability of the proposed systems and details. The purpose of a constructability review is to identify challenges to the actual construction of a project before a project completes design and documentation. \n\nDetermining up-front what to look for in creating a reliable\, buildable set of drawings for even the most technical aspects of design\nIdentifying and prioritizing critical risk features of the design that the designer and builder can proactively address in the workflow to avoid design rework\nUnderstand how to establish a process for performing effective reviews of the construction documents at different phases to ensure documentation is correct\nExplore the review process for constructability by trade – site\, structural\, architectural\, interiors\, and MEP\n\nPresented by Jeanette Shaw of Powers Brown Architecture\, this session offers 1LU CE credit.  \nLunch is provided. \nLocation: Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Suite 300\, Houston\, TX 77007 \nAdvanced registration is required. Deadline: Monday\, September 21 at 5PM.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ep-university-constructability-reviews/
LOCATION:Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Suite 300\, Houston\, TX 77007\, 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Ste 300\, Houston\, TX\, 77007
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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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. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. \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:Rice Design Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join Rice School of Architecture for a Rice Design Chat on The Stadium and the Dome: Preserving Collective Memory\, exploring the Houston Archive Project by photographer Rory Gardner. \nSpeakers include David Bucek of Stern and Bucek Architects\, Jennifer Kapral of Preservation Houston\, and Beth Wiedower Jackson of the Astrodome Conservancy.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/rice-design-chat/
LOCATION:Rice’s Canady Hall\, 6100 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice School of Architecture":MAILTO:arch@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T162200Z
CREATED:20260909T205452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T162200Z
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SUMMARY:COLORES 2026
DESCRIPTION:COLORES\, Latinos in Architecture’s seventh annual celebration of Latino culture\, will take place September 30-October 2\, 2026 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture\, with conversations and presentations by Francisco Luna\, Buro Verde Arquitectura\, Mexico City; Michael Gonzales\, AIA\, ProtoLab Architects; Chef Otto Sanchez\, Magnol French Baking; Marisol Valencia\, ceramist and mixed media artist\, Karina Gonzalez\, Principal Dancer\, Houston Ballet; curated dinner by Chef Omar Pereney\, Weights + Measures\, Petite Lucie and Love Croissants\, drinks by Little Taco Shop; featuring music by DJ Steve and DJ Kako; a Mariachi quartet led by Julian Corona-Medina; and more to be announced soon. \nPlease 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. \nWednesday\, September 30\, 6pm \nJoin us for an evening with Michael Gonzales\, AIA\, ProtoLab Architects\, and mixed-media artist Marisol Valencia and bites from Chef Omar Pereney. \nAbout Michael Gonzales\, AIA\nMichael Gonzales is the owner and principal of Protolab Architects\, an interdisciplinary design firm concentrating on computation\, fabrication\, and design. Michael specializes in digital fabrication innovation for civic\, commercial\, and public art projects. He has extensive experience using the latest fabrication technologies to develop efficient strategies for optimal construction and project delivery across multiple scales and levels of complexity. \nMichael is also an Instructional Associate Professor at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches foundation design studio and a series of electives in the design media program. He actively publishes and lectures on emerging techniques in computation and design. He received his M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University GSAPP and his B.Arch from the University of Houston.\n\nMarisol Valencia is a Houston-based artist\, born and raised in Guadalajara\, Mexico\, where she studied Restoration and Conservation of Art at ECRO\, Escuela de Conservación y Restauración de Occidente. Her latest work culminates Valencia’s extended volunteering at a Houston-area shelter serving migrant women and children. She makes pieces in direct collaboration with women and volunteers at the shelter\, using materials soaked in meaning and community.  Her practice focuses on creating unique conversations through the interaction of different materials. She is constantly exploring ways to expand the perception of everyday objects by focusing on their aesthetic and formal qualities\, which are often overshadowed by their functionality. \n\n\nArchitecture Center Houston\n902 Commerce St\nHouston\, TX 77002 \n \n\n\n  \n\nLatinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors\nInformation about becoming a sponsor is available here.  \nDiamond+ Sponsor\nArturo Chavez\, AIA\n\nPlatinum Sponsor\nLESCO Architectural Lighting\n \nGold Sponsors\nAustin Commercial\ncre8 Architects\nGSMA\nGage Architecture\nKirksey Architecture\nMACO Construction\nMartinez Architects\nPerkins+Will\nS&G Engineering Consultants LLC \nSilver Sponsors\nDurotech\nEnglish+Associates Architects\nMATRIX Structural\nMWA Architects\nRDLR Architects \nBronze Sponsors\nALMAAHH\nBass Construction\nDBR Engineering\ndaltile\nForney\nHKS\nKoehler\nMagnol French Baking\nNinyo & Moore\nO’Connell Robertson\nPGAL\nTarkett\nUpchurch Kimbrough
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/colores-2026-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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