AIA Houston

Heights Bicycle Tour
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Milroy Park, 1205 Yale St, Houston, 77008, United States
This tour explores the original foot print 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.
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

Stone & Design: Innovation and Market Trends in Texas
2025-05-05 12:30 - 13:15 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The panel provides a comprehensive overview of the Texas architecture and design market as it relates to the use of natural stone. Part of the We Speak Stone business mission, the session brings together international producers and U.S.-based professionals to foster meaningful industry dialogue and collaboration.

The discussion will highlight the use of marble and natural stone in a variety of architectural contexts—hospitality, residential, and commercial—with insights into regional design preferences and the role of stone in both landmark and contemporary buildings. It will also explore economic development trends in major urban centers such as Houston, Austin, and Dallas. Panelists will also discuss market entry strategies tailored to Texas. This includes guidance on establishing partnerships with architects, designers, and developers, and navigating logistical and regulatory factors.

The session is structured to deliver both strategic knowledge and actionable insights, followed by a networking opportunity that encourages further professional exchange.

Panel: Stone & Design: Innovation and Market Trends in Texas
MC: Filo Castore -Managing Principal | JACOBS
Speaker: July Cash -Senior Interior Designer -Senior Associate | HOK

AIA Credit: 1.0 LU
Register Here

Free and open to the public. Lunch provided to all RSVPs.

Clays for College
2025-05-06 11:30 - 17:00 | Greater Houston Sports Club, 6700 McHard Rd, Houston, TX, 77053, United States
The 4th Annual Clays for College shooting event, a fundraiser supporting the MGMC Scholarship Fund has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 6. What a fun way to help raise scholarship money for high school students as they prepare to become future Architects. This will be a day of support, competition, recreation, and fun. Participation is open to all.

EVENT SCHEDULE
11:30am Event Registration & Lunch
12:45pm Safety Briefing
1pm Course tournament and Four Man Flurry
3:30pm Award Ceremony and Reception

TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION
Register as a team or individual below.
Deadline to register is Tuesday, April 29Clays for College Team – $1,200
Team of four (4), signage at registration, lunch, golf cart, ammoIndividual Ticket – $400
Placed on a team of four (4), lunch, golf cart, ammoSPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor registration can be found hereABOUT MGMC
Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition (MGMC) is an annual event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation and AIA Houston. This is an ideas 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.The program has awarded over $250,000.00 in scholarships over the years. And, many of the past participants have returned to support the program after graduating from college with architecture degrees.Sponsorship opportunities are available here.
Contact Terry Nesch at terry@tonerhp.com or Jennifer Ward, jennifer@aiahouston.org, with any questions.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Golf Cart Sponsor

Montrose Walking Tour
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Menil Collection Bookstore, 1520 Sul Ross, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
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.
Meet outside the Menil Collection Bookstore across from Bistro Menil, 1520 Sul Ross, 77006. Street and lot parking available.
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 event is sold out.

MGMC 2025 Awards Ceremony & Reception
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join us for the 2025 MGMC Award Ceremony!
Architecture Center Houston and AIA Houston will announce the winners of the 2025 Michael G. Meyers Design and Ideas Scholarship Competition.
This year’s MGMC award ceremony will be hosted at Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002 on May 15 at 6pm.
Please register, if you plan to attend the ceremony. The reception is open to the public and families are encouraged to attend. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.

Towers & Trees Walking Tour
2025-05-17 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.

Houston's Design Gala
2025-05-17 19:00 - 23:59 | 713 Music Hall, 401Franklin St, Houston, TX, 77201, United States
Houston’s Design Gala

Saturday, May 17, 2025

7pm – midnight
713 Music Hall
Houston, TX

Proceeds from the Gala benefit programs of Architecture Center Houston.

Program includes:

Award Presentation and Recognition of the winners of the Ben Brewer Young Architects Award and the AIA Houston Firm Award
Seated Dinner
Silent Auction
Networking and Live Music

Benefitting Architecture Center Houston
Proceeds from the Gala benefit the programs of the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH). ABOUT ArCH: ArCH: Architecture Center Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that cultivates public appreciation for architecture and its effect on the human experience through design-focused programming. ArCH offers architectural tours, K-12 educational programs, community events, lectures, and exhibitions. The programs address a wide range of audiences and celebrate Houston’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Each year, ArCH programs benefit over 4,500 individuals and continue to grow in size, diversity and reach. Over the years, the Architecture Center Houston Foundation has given over $400,000 for community assistance, publications, educational projects, exhibitions, and public service. Grantees have included: Blueprint Houston, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Central Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Public Library, Michael G. Meyers High School Design Competition, Project Row Houses, Rice University School of Architecture, Stella Link Redevelopment Association, and UH Gerald D Hines College of Architecture. Expected Outreach: 800-1000 attendees. The event is publicized widely across the architecture, construction, and engineering community. Sponsorships for this event are tax deductible as charitable contributions.
Follow this link to reserve your seats: Houston’s Design Gala – AIA Houston

Tee Up for Success
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | East River 9, 65 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX, 77020, United States
Join us for a co-ed summer evening of all-levels golf clinic and networking benefitting the Women in Architecture Professional Development Fund. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a complete novice, this event promises to advance your swing, your network and support women in AEC.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your game, your network, and women in architecture. Whether you’re making a hole-in-one or meaningful connections, your participation will make a difference.

Registration Options:
Standard admission $95:

30 minutes golf clinic session working with pro golfers
unlimited balls on the driving range and putting green; club provided
networking
2 drink tickets, heavy apps, and 1 raffle ticket

Networking Admission $75

Includes 2 drink tickets, heavy apps, and 1 raffle ticket
Excludes clinics and putting green

Add a round playing 9-holes to your ticket, $50 (must register in advance)
Note, Tee times are set and must be followed—any delays may result in forfeiting your spot to keep the pace of play on track. Please arrive no later than 5:15 PM. You will be grouped with up to three other participants from our event. If you have a preferred playing partner(s), email Rhonda@aiahouston.org.

Advanced registration required. Onsite registration is not available.
Registration closes Friday, May 23 @ Noon
Cancellation Policy: A minimum of 7 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Please consider becoming a sponsor of the Tee Up for Success: WiA’s Professional Development Fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Women in Architecture Professional Development Fund. This newly established fund supports WiA’s grant and scholarship initiatives, championing the advancement of women in the architecture, design and construction industries of Southeast Texas. Click here for more information.

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) Info Session (2025-2026)
2025-06-04 17:00 - 18:00 | TX
Interested in spending meaningful time with fellow architects, industry and community leaders? The AIAH Emerging Professionals is preparing for the 2025-2026 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program.
The year-long program consists of nine individual half-day sessions attended by a competitively selected group of 16 emerging professionals from Houston. The curriculum focuses on core skills such as entrepreneurship and firm management, the art of negotiation, bringing in new clients, community leadership, industry culture, and developing one’s future within the practice. The program will begin in September 2025.
Come join this diverse and passionate group of practice professionals. Get those letters of recommendation ready!
RSVP for an information session below:
Wednesday June 4, 5:00pm on Zoom.
Tuesday, June 10, noon on Zoom.
For more information about CKLDP visit here.
The Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) was founded in 2013 by the Emerging Architects Committee as part of the AIA|DC Chapter. Since its founding, the CKLDP has been established in Washington DC, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Georgia and Houston, and strives to carry forward Christopher’s legacy by actively training and nurturing the next generation of leaders within the architectural profession.
Zoom link will be sent a few days before the info session.

Saving the Astrodome: The Journey Continues
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Photo Credit: Astrodome Conservancy
Want to know more about what is happening to the Astrodome? Join us for a presentation by Beth Wiedower Jackson Executive Director of the Astrodome Conservancy.
The Astrodome – the “8th Wonder of the World” – is the world’s first domed stadium and Houston’s iconic landmark. Opened in 1965, it was revolutionary for its time in audacity, design, and engineering, and was a symbol of Houston and America’s bravado. Home to the MLB Astros and the NFL Oilers, as well as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Astrodome was at the heart of Houston life for more than four decades. After losing its last permanent tenant in 2002 when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo moved to the NRG Stadium and its closing in 2009, the Dome almost faced the wrecking ball in 2013. The efforts of Beth Wiedower Jackson, former National Trust staff and current Executive Director of the Astrodome Conservancy and several citizens changed the fate of the Dome. Since 2014 many ideas have been proposed for the reuse of the Dome. There are several constraints that make reuse of the Dome challenging, such as the Astrodome’s location in the middle of NRG Park, the large size of the structure itself, the need to complement the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Texans activities in NRG Park, and the desire to be financially sustainable while also benefiting the public. Beth will walk us through the journey to save the Dome and the challenges faced in implementing the most recent vision.

Thursday, June 5
5:30pm-7:30pm
AIA Credit: 1.5 LU
Light bites and drinks provided

Construction Notice & Parking:
Effective June 2, the Main Street project is entering Phase 1, which will impact the west side of Main Street, including a staging area along the 900 block of Commerce. Please plan accordingly when driving to the Architecture Center. Construction is expected to increase traffic congestion, and a sold-out event will further impact parking availability in the area.

Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) Info Session (2025-2026)
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
Interested in spending meaningful time with fellow architects, industry and community leaders? The AIAH Emerging Professionals is preparing for the 2025-2026 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program.The year-long program consists of nine individual half-day sessions attended by a competitively selected group of 16 emerging professionals from Houston. The curriculum focuses on core skills such as entrepreneurship and firm management, the art of negotiation, bringing in new clients, community leadership, industry culture, and developing one’s future within the practice. The program will begin in September 2025.
Come join this diverse and passionate group of practice professionals. Get those letters of recommendation ready!
RSVP for an information session below:
Wednesday June 4, 5:00pm on Zoom.
Tuesday, June 10, noon on Zoom.
For more information about CKLDP visit here.
The Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) was founded in 2013 by the Emerging Architects Committee as part of the AIA|DC Chapter. Since its founding, the CKLDP has been established in Washington DC, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Georgia and Houston, and strives to carry forward Christopher’s legacy by actively training and nurturing the next generation of leaders within the architectural profession.
Zoom link will be sent a few days before the info session.

Verdant Laboratory
2025-06-12 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 Verdant Laboratory by Falon Mihalic opening Thursday, June 12, 5:30-7:30pm, and continuing through August 22, 2025.
Verdant Laboratory transforms the gallery into a speculative ecology—part science lab, part art installation—that tells the story of Houston’s wild and often overlooked landscapes.
Through large-scale mixed media drawings, sculptures, and a video projection, Mihalic explores the living systems that form Houston’s foundation. Houston is not just a city built on bayous—it is a bayou. Situated at the intersection of the Galveston Bay estuary and coastal prairie, Houston exists within a dynamic and powerful web of water, soil, and biodiversity. Verdant Laboratory invites visitors to reconsider the city’s terrain not as backdrop, but as a vibrant, evolving protagonist.
“This work is about listening to the land,” said Falon Mihalic. “Houston’s ecology is alive. It floods, it heals, it reshapes itself. Through art and design, we can begin to see landscape not as a passive setting but as a resilient, responsive system essential to our urban future.”
As the effects of climate change become more visible and the city of Houston continues to grow, Verdant Laboratory prompts a critical conversation: How can we foreground landscape ecology in shaping the resilient cities of tomorrow? Join us as we reexamine what it means to live with, not just on, the land.
Event is free and open to the community.
Exhibition and programming sponsors:
Verdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; CORT; and Houston Architecture Foundation.
Programming Partners
ASLA Texas, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife

About
Falon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art, ceramics, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX, FL, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Houston Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University.
Falon has presented widely, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.

Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 1, noon.

Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens, a lecture and workshop by Falon Mihalic, PLA. Houston has a biologically diverse set of native plant life (5,000 species in Texas) and is within the growing range of many worldwide subtropical plants. Recent weather impacts have shifted the palette of landscape plants to those that withstand flood, drought, freeze, and extreme heat. Learn about the newly developed plant palettes and planting strategies for our changing climate.
The program is in conjunction with our current exhibition, Verdant Laboratory, on view through August 22 at the Center. This event has the option of bringing your own lunch or order lunch in advance at registration.
This course has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU and 1.0 LA CES HSW.
Exhibition and programming sponsors:
Verdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation.
Programming Partners
ASLA Texas, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife
Image credit: XO house by LOJO Architects, Leonid Furmansky
This event is approved for
1.5 AIA LU
1.5 LA CES HSW

About
Falon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art, ceramics, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX, FL, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Houston Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University.
Falon has presented widely, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.

It Takes A Village
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | https://architecturehouston.org/event/it-takes-a-village/
As many parents and caregivers will attest, “it takes a village” to raise children – and for many aspiring architects, the same is true when preparing for licensure exams. AIAH Women in Architecture (WiA) committee and HNOMA are joining forces to build a community tailored for parents and caregivers in the industry who are navigating the challenges of licensure preparation.
We want to hear from you!
Join us for an Open Forum where we’ll discuss your needs, challenges, and ideas for the kind of resources and support that would make a real difference.
Two opportunities to join us (RSVP):
Virtual Forum – Tuesday, June 24th from 12-1p
In-Person Forum – Thursday, July 31st from 4-6p
Whether you’re just starting the process or already deep into studying, your voice is important. Let’s build this village – together.

enLAce Rapido
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
enLAce Rapido is an opportunity for professionals to meet and network with Maestros- Latino firm owners, principals, and industry leaders from a variety of Houston firms that we are recognizing for their professional journey and accomplishments. Registrants will be paired and rotate to meet several Maestro engaging in 15-minute conversations. They will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, seek advice, and potentially find a mentor.
enLAce Rapido is open to all professionals looking for career development and growth.
Maestros
Luisina Basilico, AIA, Principal, Design Director, Page
Hector Covo, AIA, Principal, HKS
Dr. Luis Matias Barajas Saldaña, Sustainability Design Advisor III, Perkins&Will
Benito Guerrier, AIA, Partner & Managing Director, Government Practice, Kirksey
Rogelio Hernandez, AIA Principal, English + Associates
Silvana Micolich, AIA, Principal, RDLR

About the Maestros
Luisina Basilico, AIA, Principal, Design Director, Page
Luisina is an award-winning architect that started her professional career in Washington D.C. working on modern residential design. Graduate school at Rice University brought her to Houston and Page. Her prolific time at Page has run the gamut on project scale and program complexity including international master plans to laboratory buildings for national academic clients, and regional pediatric hospitals to municipal aviation facilities.
Luisina co-leads the Design Studio in the Houston office, and it doesn’t take long to recognize that she thrives in a team environment and excels at rallying her colleagues behind a cause and integrated process to get a job done. Luisina is inspired daily by being part of a studio that aspires to make lives better through design by challenging prescribed ideas and staying engaged on advances in the architecture and construction industry.
Mentoring others, encouraging professional growth, and fostering a collaborative environment are fundamental drivers for Luisina. She was one of the founding members of a group at Page focusing on women in leadership development. She also has served in leadership roles such as Chair of the Design Awards Committee for AIA Houston Chapter, which afforded her a valuable opportunity to observe the annual design awards jury deliberations. Knowing that professional development goes beyond the workplace, she has volunteered in several youth organizations that expose elementary school girls to a wide range of careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, and of course, art.
Dr. Luis Matias Barajas Saldaña, Sustainability design Advisor III, Perkins&Will
Dr. Luis Matias Barajas Saldaña is an applied physics in architecture PhD with expertise in building physics, focusing on regenerative design. He holds a master’s in technology in architecture, from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, is a licensed architect from Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila with a minor in domotics. Barajas has worked with building performance and participated in the Smart Energy Regions initiative from the European Union Cooperation in Science and Technology program, and the Scientific National System of Researchers of Mexico. He has collaborated with the New York City Building Performance Lab as an applied research scientist. Barajas is a former faculty member of Rice University School of Architecture, the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, and currently faculty in the Science Department at John Jay College at the City University of New York. And works as the sustainability design advisor at Perkins&Will Houston Studio, and as co-director of the Perkins&Will High performance lab.
Hector Covo, AIA, is a Principal at HKS. He believes that architecture is a tool to elevate the human spirit and improve the quality of life for those who experience it, inside and out. He strives for his work to have a positive impact on the built environment and the community. He has been involved in organizations, which focus on design and policy issues that have industry-wide and local impact, and others that provide scholarships and mentoring for students. He speaks to promote higher education and architecture as a career to at-risk youth in urban schools.
He has 25 years of experience in a wide variety of project types including healthcare, senior living, education, performing arts, worship spaces, entertainment, hospitality, and commercial interiors. Prior to joining HKS, he led his previous firm’s senior living group nationally, with a particular focus on the continuum of care for seniors in urban environments.
Benito Guerrier, AIA, Partner & Managing Director, Government Practice, Kirksey
Benito oversees Kirksey’s Government Practice and business development efforts for all public projects in Texas, and has dedicated his decades long career at Kirksey to ensuring the satisfaction of our client base. He frequently interacts with policy makers and government officials when managing the firm’s public projects, thereby promoting firm awareness and environmentally responsible design. Benito has also been involved with several community organizations committed to enhancing the quality of life in the state of Texas.
Rogelio Hernandez, AIA Principal, English + Associates
Rogelio received a Master of Architecture from Texas Tech University and began his career in Corpus Christi, TX. Since moving to Houston in 2021 he has been active with the AIA Houston Chapter on Small Firm Roundtable committee and TAC committee. He is the Managing Principal of English + Associates Architects, a multi-discipline firm focused on delivering civic, educational, aviation and commercial projects. Rogelio is passionate about school design and impacting human well-being through thoughtful building design.
Silvana Micolich, AIA, Principal, RDLR
Silvana Micolich, AIA, NCARB, received her professional degree in architecture from the University of Buenos Aires (2001) and has extensive experience in high-end commercial interiors, retail, hospitality, civic, and education sectors. Her professional journey brought her to Houston, where she leverages her bilingual fluency in Spanish and English. Her bicultural background has given her a deep understanding of diverse construction methodologies, and her design philosophy emphasizes integrating these methods to harmonize projects with their local environment, meet programmatic needs efficiently, and utilize materials effectively. Silvana is actively involved in the AEC community and contributes to the strategic vision of projects. Her passion for design extends beyond architecture, encompassing painting, photography, jewelry making, and 3D printing, which enriches her creative perspective and approach.

Full Day Continuing Education
2025-06-25 08:30 - 14:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars.
8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration
9:00-10:00am
Architectural Powder Coatings – 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by Channing Wilson & Chuck Frank, Sierra Pacific Windows
10:00-11:00am
Shattering Expectations: Glass Operable Walls- 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by Audree Garcia, TRW Family
11:00-Noon
Understanding Stone Wool (Mineral Wool) in Interior and Exterior Applications -Solutions for Thermal, Fire, and Sound Control – 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by Nick Stone & Omarr Cantu, ROCKWOOL
12:00-12:30pm
Break for Lunch
12:30-1:30pm
An Introduction to High Performance Coatings Systems – 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by Annie Miranda Sommer, Benjamin Moore & Co.
**Following the presentation there will be a product showcase
AIA Credits Total:

4.0 HSW

Total AIA Learning Units:

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 Friday, June 20th – Registration has been extended to Tuesday, June 24, 3pm
Onsite registration is available for day of (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)

Panasonic OASYS Model Home Tour
2025-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
Join Committee on the Environment, Friday, June 27th, for the Panasonic OASYS model home tour.

Unveiling the Future of HVAC and Indoor Air Quality
Step inside the OASYS Concept Home, where wellness, comfort, energy efficiency, and resilience come together under one roof. This net-zero fully connected smart home showcases the revolutionary OASYS™ system—a game-changing approach to HVAC engineered to redefine how we live. Discover how the OASYS Concept Home can inspire your next project.

Friday, June 27th, 10am-Noon
The home is located in Bellaire. I will provide the address to all registrants.
Continuing Education Credit: Self Reported (AIA) / Self Directed (Texas)

arcHERtect: building a treehouse & sculpting a garden
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Calling all junior architects! Get ready for an imaginative day with the National Organization of Minority Architects, Houston and Architecture Center of Houston.
Slide into Summer with us as we immerse ourselves in designing a treehouse sprouting from a whimsical garden. Climbing vines, trap doors, secret pathways, tire swings, and every flower under the rainbow. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to practice being both the architect and landscape architect, who gets to help design a treehouse and garden, and the client, who will work with an aspiring Architect to design your very own treehouse and garden. At the end of workshop students will be able to share their designs and receive feedback from architects.
Surrounded by the current exhibition at the Architecture Center of Houston, Verdant Laboratory, students will be able take inspiration from artist and Landscape Architect, Falon Mihalic’s sculptures, watercolors, and terrariums. Falon will share her journey into architecture and the visual arts.
Additional information about the class:

Students will be paired into teams of two
Each team member will take turns playing the roles of client and architect
Participants will interview each other to understand their partner’s vision for their treehouse and garden.
Guided questions and prompts will be provided to help uncover details like favorite colors, desired rooms, special features.
Using the information gathered, each Architect will sketch a design of their partners treehouse and garden.
Students will build and sculpt a dreamhouse and garden based off of the sketch using clay and other materials.
Teams will present their designs to the group, explaining features and choices made
Architects & designers will be on hand to guide participants, answer questions, and share experiences.

This 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 and collaboration. Join us for a morning of excitement & inspiration as we build dreams and foster the next generation of architects!
arcHERtecture is generously sponsored by

BEC Houston - Electronic Leak Detection CE
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | https://architecturehouston.org/event/bec-houston-electronic-leak-detection-virtual-ce/
BEC Houston Presents:
Electronic Leak Detection: Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring (Virtual)
by Shaun Katz of Detec Systems
This one hour course will cover the lessons learned from multiple case studies regarding Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings with active leaks, and continuous moisture monitoring for conventional roofing. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify common causes for moisture intrusion.
AIA Credit: 1.0 HSW / 1.0 IIBEC CEH

ARE Study Group - PA & CE
2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Kirksey Architecture, 6909 Portwest Dr, Houston, 77024, United States
Time: 6PM
Location: Kirksey Architure, 6909 Portwest Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Join us for the ARE Study Group session this year 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 focus on the Programming and Analysis and Construction Evaluation sections of the exam. Additionally, we will discuss study material and subscriptions that are on the market, answer attendee questions, and provide strategy for approaching and scheduling your exams.
This session will be held at Kirksey. Light bites and drinks will be provided.
See you there soon!

Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens
2025-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens, a lecture and workshop by Falon Mihalic, PLA. Houston has a biologically diverse set of native plant life (5,000 species in Texas) and is within the growing range of many worldwide subtropical plants. Recent weather impacts have shifted the palette of landscape plants to those that withstand flood, drought, freeze, and extreme heat. Learn about the newly developed plant palettes and planting strategies for our changing climate.
The program is in conjunction with our current exhibition, Verdant Laboratory, on view through August 22 at the Center. This event has the option of bringing your own lunch or order lunch in advance at registration.
This course has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU and 1.0 LA CES HSW.
Exhibition and programming sponsors:
Verdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation.
Programming Partners
ASLA Texas, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife
Image credit: XO house by LOJO Architects, Leonid Furmansky
This event is approved for
1.5 AIA LU
1.5 LA CES HSW

About
Falon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art, ceramics, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX, FL, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Houston Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University.
Falon has presented widely, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.

Designed with Taste: Credence
2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Credence, 9757 Katy Fwy #170, Houston, TX, 77024
Credence and Sidebar, Houston chef Levi Goode’s two new South Texas ranch-inspired ventures under his own name, are devoted to regional American fare. Goode is the leader of the iconic Houston-based restaurant group Goode Co.
Located at The McKinley at Memorial City, the side-by-side restaurant and speakeasy bar offer diners Texas cuisine cooked over a live fire. The Goode Co teamed up with architecture and design firm Gensler to create spaces inspired by Goode’s storytelling and travels. Credence and Sidebar feature classical European architecture with double barrel vaulted ceilings, locally crafted tabletops, wood floors, brass inlays, penny tile, antique rugs, and a massive shared outdoor patio. Houston-based Weingarten Art Group curated works by Parisian photographer Kourtney Roy and local design firm Principle commissioned large murals depicting Texas desert landscapes by Texas artist Johnathon Schubert.
Join us for a tour of Credence and Sidecar, and a sampling of fare with Douglas Detiveaux and Inga Zunte, Gensler; Dustin Hubbard, Texana Builders; Eric Ortiez, Bomanite Houston; and Goode Co.
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.
Designed with Taste: Credence is generously sponsored by Texana Builders and Bomanite Houston.
EVENT SPONSORS

Flood Resilience in Houston: Floodproofing, Permitting, and Compliance for a Safer Future
2025-07-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Avenue Basement – Training Room B2, 1002 Washington Avenue Basement – Training Room B2, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
3.5 CEU provided to Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM) by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)
Get your ticket HERE.

Navigating the Ropes: Burnout to Breakthrough
2025-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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.

2025 Navigating the Ropes: Burnout to Breakthrough
From Burnout to Breakthrough brings together a panel of AEC professionals from diverse backgrounds and career stages to have a candid, compassionate conversation about two pervasive challenges in the industry: burnout and imposter syndrome.
Through shared experiences, personal stories, and practical strategies, this session will explore questions like how to set boundaries with your team, who to turn to for guidance, how imposter syndrome manifests itself, recognizing burnout before it happens and so much more.
Participants will walk away with tools for delegation, communication, and fostering a healthier team dynamic. Whether you’re leading a studio or just starting out, it’s sure to be a thought-provoking discussion. See you there!
Panelists:

Justin Taplet, AIA, HNOMA, NCARB, Smith & Company Architects
Shreya Patel, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Harrison Kornberg
Juliet Serem, AIA, Studio Boma
Alyse Makarewicz, AIA, AMB Architects

Moderator:

Melissa O’Neil, AIA, Kirksey

AIA Credit: 1.5 LU
Time:

5:30pm, Networking
6:00-7:30 Program

Cost:

$10 General Admission
$5 Student

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

Earth Sculpting
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Earth Sculpting, a hands-on ceramics workshop by Falon Mihalic for artists and architects on how to hand-build with clay. The oldest known ceramic work is handbuilt earthenware pieces from 20,000 years ago and handbuilt ceramic forms are among the oldest functional pottery artifacts in any continent. Learn this technique that stretches across time, cultures, and geography while also learning about Houston’s clay soil.
Materials and refreshments included.
The program is in conjunction with our current exhibition, Verdant Laboratory, on view through August 22 at the Center.
Exhibition and programming sponsors:
Verdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation.
Programming Partners
ASLA Texas, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife
Image credit: Trish LaCoste

About
Falon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art, ceramics, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX, FL, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Houston Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University.
Falon has presented widely, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.

Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM3005, Galveston, TX, 77554
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Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary, a guided kayak tour about the range of salinity levels and corresponding plant communities in the salt marshes of Galveston Bay at Galveston Island State Park. Plants signal ecosystem conditions; they exist on long timescales and big geographies, making them quiet messengers of changes in our environment. Led by Falon Mihalic and a State Park Ecologist, the kayak tour gives a view into the environs of our estuary and its unique role in making Houston a biodiversity hotspot.
What’s Included:

Free gear (kayak, paddle, life jacket)
Safety + paddling intro
Guided 1.5-hour trip over seagrass beds and shallow bay waters
Environmental education with a trained guide
Small group experience (under 17 people)

Know Before You Go:

Ages 13+ only
Park entry fee required
It’s very important to wear close-toed shoes. We are in the land of oysters, stingrays, and submerged archaeological sites.
Max 4 people per reservation
Expect to get a little wet, salty, or muddy—pack accordingly!
Suggested weight limit: 250 lbs
Please complete and bring this waiver with you.

Location:
The group will meet up at Galveston Island State Park’s Horseshoe Pond, which is listed as Point of Interest Number 2 on the trail map

Space is limited. If you register and need to cancel, please let us know 48 hrs. in advance so we can open the space to others.
Exhibition and programming sponsors:
Verdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES and Houston Architecture Foundation.
Programming Partners
ASLA Texas, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife.
This event is approved
1.5 AIA LU
1.5 LA CES HSW

About
Falon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art, ceramics, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX, FL, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Houston Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University.
Falon has presented widely, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.

It Takes A Village
2025-07-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
As many parents and caregivers will attest, “it takes a village” to raise children – and for many aspiring architects, the same is true when preparing for licensure exams. AIAH Women in Architecture (WiA) committee and HNOMA are joining forces to build a community tailored for parents and caregivers in the industry who are navigating the challenges of licensure preparation.
We want to hear from you!
Join us for an Open Forum where we’ll discuss your needs, challenges, and ideas for the kind of resources and support that would make a real difference.
Two opportunities to join us (RSVP):
Virtual Forum – Tuesday, June 24th from 12-1p
In-Person Forum – Thursday, July 31st from 4-6p
Whether you’re just starting the process or already deep into studying, your voice is important. Let’s build this village – together.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

Intensive Care Unit Design Symposium
2025-08-01 07:30 - 13:00 | Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Leading healthcare and design professionals will gather in Houston for a one-day symposium focused on the future of intensive care unit (ICU) design, guided by the newly updated standards from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM).
Hosted by the Center for Health Systems & Design at Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture, in collaboration with the Houston Methodist Center for Critical Care, AIA Houston, AMFP Houston, and the Texas Chapter of SCCM, the symposium titled “ICU Design with the New SCCM Guidelines” will explore how clinical care and facility design intersect to improve patient outcomes in critical care environments.
Full schedule and speakers, click here
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

2025 Design Awards Presentation
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join us for the 2025 AIA Houston Design Awards Presentation!
The AIA Houston Design Awards program recognizes design excellence in:

Architecture greater than 50,000 SF
Architecture less than 50,000 SF
Residential architecture
Interior architecture
Restoration/renovation
Divine detail
Urban design
On the boards
Conceptual

Criteria to be used by the jury include quality of design, resolution of the program idea, sustainable responsibility, innovation, thoughtfulness, and technique.
2025 Jury

Dr. Anzilla Gilmore, FAIA, NOMAC
Associate Vice President
Louisiana State University
Dr. Anzilla Gilmore, FAIA, NOMAC, is a nationally recognized architect and facilities executive with over 20 years of combined experience in project management and institutional leadership at the University of Houston, Rice University, and Louisiana State University. She currently serves as the Associate Vice President & Chief Facilities Officer for the LSU System.
In her role at LSU, she leads a team of more than 600 professionals and is responsible for over 500 buildings on the flagship campus in Baton Rouge, as well as more than 25 million square feet of facilities across LSU’s eight campuses statewide, including two medical campuses.
Anzilla has successfully led major capital projects from planning through execution, consistently delivering high-impact outcomes in complex university environments. Her leadership at Rice University included roles such as Interim Associate Vice President and Director of Project Management, where she oversaw design, construction, and campus infrastructure initiatives.
She holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Prairie View A&M University. She is a licensed architect in Louisiana and Texas. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a member of the NOMA Council, Anzilla has received numerous accolades, including the 2022 Houston NOMA Legacy Award and the 2020 John S. Chase Jr. FAIA Award. She is also widely recognized for her commitment to mentorship and professional development, particularly through co-founding initiatives that support and uplift emerging professionals in architecture.

Ryan Culligan, AIA
Design Principal
SOM
Ryan Culligan is a design leader in SOM’s Chicago studio and helps supervise the design and growth of SOM’s newly opened studio in Austin, Texas. He embraces an empirical approach to design, rooted in collaboration, interdisciplinary applied research and careful consideration of place, context, history and climate. His project work is expressive, driven by conceptual clarity and inspired by the natural world. He specializes in complex, healthy, and ecologically sensitive designs for institutional, civic and large-scale mixed-use projects in the United States and around the world.

Ryan is committed to elevating the design culture and discourse among his teams and building collaborative ties between academia and his practice. A frequent lecturer and guest studio critic at design programs around the country, including the University of Michigan, Auburn University, Columbia University and Harvard University, Ryan is a dedicated advocate and teacher for future generations of young designers. Ryan received his Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and his Master in Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.

Seanna Walsh, RA
Project Leader
Studio Gang
Architect Seanna Walsh is a Project Leader in Studio Gang’s Chicago office. Energized by the expression of building systems that respond to environmental, social, and site conditions to create new types of architecture, Seanna has over 15 years of experience leading design teams for a diverse range of projects across the US, Europe, and Asia. At Studio Gang, she has worked on the St. Regis Chicago; a mixed-use, high-rise tower in Paris; and urban planning projects throughout the US. Her current projects include commercial and residential buildings that will become part of a highly sustainable, live-work neighborhood in Silicon Valley. Seanna has served as a lecturer and guest studio critic at leading institutions, including the Illinois Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, Auburn University, and the University of Illinois Chicago. She was recognized by Bisnow’s Chicago Women Leading Real Estate as a 2024 Rising Star Honoree.
Seanna received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Tufts University. During her undergraduate studies, she engaged in a year of architectural formation at the Sorbonne Université in Paris. Her studies there included research about immigrant communities in the neighborhoods and banlieues of Paris. This work led into an undergraduate thesis on post-colonial architecture in Northern Africa and beyond, a study that continues to inform and impact the way that Seanna approaches design in cultural contexts different from her own. She received her Master in Architecture from Rice University, where her thesis explored spaces for community engagement across the widely varying urban fabric of Houston’s residential neighborhoods.

Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM3005, Galveston, TX, 77554
Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary, a guided kayak tour about the range of salinity levels and corresponding plant communities in the salt marshes of Galveston Bay at Galveston Island State Park. Plants signal ecosystem conditions; they exist on long timescales and big geographies, making them quiet messengers of changes in our environment. Led by Falon Mihalic and a State Park Ecologist, the kayak tour gives a view into the environs of our estuary and its unique role in making Houston a biodiversity hotspot.
What’s Included:

Free gear (kayak, paddle, life jacket)
Safety + paddling intro
Guided 1.5-hour trip over seagrass beds and shallow bay waters
Environmental education with a trained guide
Small group experience (under 17 people)

Know Before You Go:

Ages 13+ only
Park entry fee required
It’s very important to wear close-toed shoes. We are in the land of oysters, stingrays, and submerged archaeological sites.
Max 4 people per reservation
Expect to get a little wet, salty, or muddy—pack accordingly!
Suggested weight limit: 250 lbs
Please complete and bring this waiver with you.

Location:
The group will meet up at Galveston Island State Park’s Horseshoe Pond, which is listed as Point of Interest Number 2 on the trail map

Space is limited. If you register and need to cancel, please let us know 48 hrs. in advance so we can open the space to others.
Exhibition and programming sponsors:
Verdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES and Houston Architecture Foundation.
Programming Partners
ASLA Texas, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife.
This event is approved
1.5 AIA LU
1.5 LA CES HSW

About
Falon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art, ceramics, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX, FL, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Houston Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University.
Falon has presented widely, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.
