AIA Houston

Museum District Walking Tour
2026-02-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Cullen Sculpture Garden, Montrose Boulevard at Bissonnet Street Houston, Houston, 77006
The Houston Museum District is one of the few areas in the country with such a dense population of museums, public art, contemporary architecture, and landscape design. On this 2-hour walking tour you will experience the quintessential Modernism of Mies van der Rohe, the structuralist view point of Gunnar Birkerts, the simplicity and craft of Isamu Noguchi, and the first free standing American structure designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. Come explore these and other world class examples of design with ArCH tour guides and trace the chronology of significant cultural shifts from the early twentieth century through today.
Tour meets at the entrance of the Cullen Sculpture Garden, which faces Bissonnet St. and is directly across from the MFAH. Street, lot, and garage 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.

2026 MGMC Site Visit
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels St, Houston, TX 77003, 2311 Runnels St, Houston, TX, 77003
Join members of the Michael G. Meyers Competition Committee for a walking tour of the 2026 project site and the surrounding neighborhood. This is a great opportunity for students to see the selected site and learn about the neighborhood’s history and architecture.
The tour will start at Guadalupe Plaza Park, continue through East End, and end at the project site along Buffalo Bayou. We will also have representatives from the East End District to welcome our group and provide information about the community. One of these representatives will serve as a judge for our competition.
An 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 the 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.
For more information about this year’s competition, visit here.
Upcoming Events:
2026 Competition Project Site Tour
Saturday, February 7
10:00 am
Location: Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels St, Houston, TX 77003
Interim Project Review
Saturday, March 28
10am-Noon
Location: TBD
Projects Due
Friday, May 1. Drop off at the Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm
Saturday, May 2. Projects can also be dropped off between 10am-noon.
Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 7
6:00 pm
Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St, Houston, 77002

Echoes of an Aqueduct
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design, 4200 Elgin St, Houston, TX, 77204
Within the Mexico–Texas Pedagogical Axis framework, the UH College of Architecture and Design partnered with GOMA, an architecture office in Querétaro, Mexico, to develop a fifth-year Professional Design Studio course. The studio focused on rethinking and repurposing an obsolete aqueduct in Querétaro that currently divides the Hércules neighborhood as a physical barrier. The proposed design transforms the aqueduct into a pedestrian-friendly public space, integrating small architectural interventions to enhance connectivity and community engagement. The project’s tangible outcomes include comprehensive exhibition graphics and a 25-foot physical urban model of the aqueduct and its neighborhood. These materials will support at least two exhibitions and forums—one in Houston and one in Querétaro—bringing together Hércules residents, urban theorists, and architecture professionals to foster dialogue and collaborative strategies for neighborhood revitalization.
Echoes of an Aqueduct | Reviving History, Reconnecting Hércules addresses the critical challenge of obsolete infrastructures and their impact on communities and territories. It supports UH CoAD’s educational mission by raising awareness among students, faculty, and urban architecture professionals while demonstrating the value of cross-cultural collaboration through the Mexico–Texas pedagogical axis. By combining rigorous scholarship with public engagement, the project fosters interdisciplinary learning, encouraging community participation, ensuring inclusivity, and modeling sustainable urban transformation. Exhibition materials—large-scale models and visually compelling graphics—are carefully designed for accessibility, enabling dialogue among academics, professionals, and the Hércules community.

About the Organizer
José Roldán is a Spanish architect who graduated at the Seville University School of Architecture. In 2014, he graduated with Distinction at the Design Research Laboratory with an M.Arch at the Architectural Association School of Architecture of London.
José started his professional career with Norman Foster at his London office, developing several international projects such as the New Mexico International Airport. After two years, he joined Richard Rogers’s office in London where he stayed until 2022, specializing in big scale projects like the new Terminal 3 at Taiwan Airport and several skyscraper projects in Asia and America. In 2022 he moved to Houston where he works as Senior Designer at Page and as an Instructional Assistant Professor at the Hines College.

Heights Bicycle Tour
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Milroy Park, 1205 Yale St, Houston, 77008, United States
This tour explores the original footprint of the Heights, Texas’ and Houston’s first mixed-use community and home to 121 of the 279 National Register of Historic Places listed in Houston. We will look at a wide variety of building types that are historic and original to the area as well as more recent contemporary architecture and discuss how these fit into the context of the neighborhood.
Attendees need to bring their own bicycle. We encourage everyone to wear a helmet.
Tour will meet at Milroy Park, 1205 Yale St, 77008. If you drive, we ask that you park in the street.
AIA Credit: 2 LUs

Montrose Walking Tour
2026-02-21 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, 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 tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.

The History and Future of the LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:30
For nearly a century, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has championed Latino civil rights, civic inclusion, educational, and economic opportunity.
The modest, two-story stucco building that became LULAC Council 60’s home was originally built in 1907 and purchased in 1955 for its members. Council 60 was at the center of Mexican American political organizing in Houston during the 1950s and ‘60s, a formative time in civil rights history. Its Clubhouse served as the de facto national headquarters of LULAC throughout most of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement. (The organization’s national office in Washington, D.C., was not established until 1996.) During those two decades of influential civil rights work, Council 60 advanced voting rights, desegregated schools, created job training programs, and reshaped American democracy.
The Historic Council 60 Clubhouse is the last surviving LULAC Clubhouse from the civil rights era in the United States. In 2018, the Clubhouse was designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The only other building in Houston with this recognition is the Astrodome.
Join us on Saturday, February 21, for a tour of the Historic Council 60 Clubhouse with Mister McKinney, Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston, and Daniel Ortiz, AIA, of RDLR to hear about the redesign that blends past and present.
This event is free and open to the community.

This event is part of our current exhibition, Nuestro Ambiente, on view through March 27, 2026.
Exhibition and Programming Sponsors:
InfraTECH; Luis Ayala Studio; Marek; Martinez Architects; Page now Stantec; Spaw Glass; RDLR; McCoy Rockford; and Art Chavez, AIA.
Additional support provided by
DBR, Wilson and Catherine Maxey, and Daniel Ortiz, AIA

The Road to Licensure in Texas… (and avoiding bumps in the road)
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:00
Guest presentation by TBAE and NCARB focusing on licensure.
Feb 24 at 5:30PM at Architecture Center Houston – 902 Commerce
Overview of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, Steps toward Architect licensure, Regulations, and Enforcement.
This session covers:

Why TBAE exists
The AXP – NCARB’s Intern Experience Program
The ARE – the mandatory Architectural Registration Examination facilitated by NCARB
Regulation of the Title and Practice of Architecture in Texas – Staying out of trouble
Get answers to your questions from an NCARB staff expert
Learn more information about NCARB’s resources designed to support you.

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About the presenters:

Mike Alvarado, NCARB State Licensing Advisor
Registration Manager – Licensing, Renewals, Continuing Education, Outreach
Mike has been the Registration Manager for the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) for 10 years and has been with the Board for a total of 14 years. He has comprehensive knowledge of the requirements to obtain and maintain an active registration (renewals, status changes, CE requirements, exam requirements). Mike worked for 25 years with the City of Austin Water Department, Engineering Division. He is been an active NCARB Licensing Advisor for over 10 years.

Nancy Rodriguez, TBAE Enforcement
Investigator
Nancy joined the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in August of 2009 as a License & Permit Specialist with the Registration Department then transitioned to Enforcement in 2011 as an Investigator and has held that position since. Nancy is also known as the Business Registration Coordinator as she oversees all business registration matters for the Board including investigating and assisting businesses with their registration and renewal procedures.

Sharon Briceño, TBAE Registration
Continuing Education Coordinator
Sharon has been with Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) and the State of Texas for 8 years. She is a retired public school teacher with 33 years of service. Sharon joined TBAE as a Reciprocal License Specialist and currently serves as the Continuing Education Coordinator, where she manages audits, responds to inquiry about the Board’s CE rules and assists with renewal-related questions.

ABCBirds101
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
AIA CES Credit: 1 LU/HSW
Green Building Council: 1 credit
Register here.

The Order of Place: A Collaborative Process
2026-02-27 17:00 - 20:00 | William T. Cannady Hall, Rice School of Architecture
Join Rice University School of Architecture on Friday, February 27 for a lecture by Harry K. & Albert K. Smith Professor John Casbarian and former Professor in the Practice Danny Samuels, cofounders of Taft Architects, followed by the opening reception of The Order of Place: A Collaborative Process at the Rice School of Architecture.
Lecture, 5:00 p.m.
MD Anderson Hall
Exhibition Opening and Reception, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Cannady Hall

Texas Medical Center Walking Tour
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | John P. McGovern Commons Building, 6550 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030
The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world. Equivalent to the 8th largest business district in the United States, TMC has over 50 million square feet of patient care, education, and research space. 160,000+ individuals visit the Texas Medical Center each day with more than 6 million patients treated annually. The 1000+ acres is approximately the size of Chicago inside the “Loop” with over 160 buildings on the main campus alone. Join our ArCH docents on this introductory architectural tour of Houston’s own modern marvel of medicine. Sites on our tour will include Baylor College of Medicine, the new Texas Children’s Hospital Maternity Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Methodist Research Center.
Meet in the ground floor lobby of the John P McGovern Commons Building, 6550 Bertner Ave, 77030. Texas Medical Center Entrance 4 and $13 parking available in the TMC Commons parking garage.
AIA Credit: 2.0 LU
Course Number: TMCWT1
AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
Per AIA National CE Standards, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded.
This tour’s registration is closed. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.

Equity Series Workshop
2026-03-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join us for a group discussion on supporting health at work, led by Carrie Hirdes, followed by a session of desk-format meditation and sound healing by local yogi Lesley Monroy
Women’s health challenges are often treated as private issues, limiting transparency, empathy, and meaningful support. The 2026 Equity Series brings these experiences to the forefront to highlight how individuals and leaders can reshape workplaces to better reflect the realities of women’s lives.
This workshop aims to help participants in grounding their lived experiences within the broader context of workplace wellbeing and equipping attendees with practices that provide relief during times of high-stress.
Part I
Chaplain Carrie Hirdes (Memorial Hermann Hospital) will lead participants to discuss current hot topics such as burnout, unconscious biases, and the responsibilities businesses and leaders have to the health of their employees. In addition, the group will discuss their individual perspectives and what responsibilities we have to ourselves to maintain personal health and goals.
Part II
Lesley Monroy will guide participants through one hour of a combination of sound healing and meditation that focuses on personal reflection. This session will be a “desk-format” meditation that provides an avenue to acknowledge anxiety and reduce mental noise in a proactive way.

LESLEY MONROY – Yoga Teacher

Yoga has been an integral part of my life for over two decades, and as I transitioned from practitioner to instructor over the past six years, I have maintained my commitment as a lifelong student of this discipline. I am grateful to hold three yoga certifications and am eagerly pursuing further education to enhance my ability to serve you better. My approach is centered on fostering deep, trusting relationships with my students, providing a safe space where transformation can occur. This trust enables us to explore the physical and emotional benefits of yoga together, helping each individual feel more connected, loved, and grounded.
Outside of the studio, my life is joyfully simple, shared with my husband and three beloved pets. I am an avid camper and an enthusiastic plant caretaker, with aspirations to explore all of America’s national parks.
AIA Credit: 2.0 LU

Online registration closes Wednesday, March 4, end of day
A minimum of 3 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation. Registration is transferable.
Space is limited

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Equity Panel Discussion & Workshop

Interested in Sponsorship?
Please consider becoming a sponsor of the Equity Series Panel Discussion & Workshop. 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.

MFAH Antiques Dealers Association Annual Lecture
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Museum Fine Arts Houston – Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
In 2025, the MFAH acquired by gift two rare, rediscovered pieces of Greene & Greene furniture from the architects’ famed 1907 Blacker House, a masterwork of Arts & Crafts architecture in Pasadena, California. Dispersed in a yard sale with other contents from the house in 1947, the music cabinet and chair were bought by a Texas family and remained in that collection until they were donated to the Museum. The cabinet is a unique piece, made specifically for the living room of the historic house.
This lecture positions the Blacker House as the culmination of the Greenes’ Arts & Crafts architecture—with the Museum’s recent acquisitions from the house providing a lens on the brothers’ design philosophy. In their “ultimate bungalows” in Pasadena, the architects created a distinctly Californian architecture that fused British Arts & Crafts ideals, American vernacular traditions, and Asian aesthetic principles. Close analysis reveals the Blacker House as the epitome of a fully realized Gesamtkunstwerk, where architecture, furnishings, and landscape were conceived as an integrated whole.
About the Speaker
Wendy Kaplan has been at LACMA since 2001 as the department head and curator of decorative arts and design. She has held curatorial positions at the Wolfsonian-Florida International University in Miami, Glasgow Museums in Scotland, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. A leading expert on late 19th- and 20th-century design, she has authored, co-authored, or edited books including Found in Translation: Design in California and Mexico, 1915–1985 and California Design, 1930–1965: “Living in a Modern Way.” Kaplan is currently organizing the exhibition Home of the Future, 1925–1985: Designing Domestic Utopias for LACMA.

Equity Series Panel Discussion
2026-03-06 17:30 - 20:30 | DeLUXE Theater, 3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, 77020, United States
The AIA Houston Women in Architecture Committee is pleased to announce the ninth annual Equity Series, What We Carry: Unspoken Paths to Workplace Well-being.
Women’s health challenges are often treated as private issues, limiting transparency, empathy, and meaningful support. The 2026 Equity Series brings these experiences to the forefront to highlight how individuals and leaders can reshape workplaces to better reflect the realities of women’s lives.
This panel will explore how open dialogue and equity-driven support systems can foster environments where women feel valued and supported at every stage of their careers. Through personal agency as well as intentional leadership, we aim to identify actionable changes in pursuit of a more equitable practice.
Panelists

Juliet Serem-Kiboma, AIA, NOMA, Founder and Principal Architect at Studio Boma
Mahe Hameed, AIA, Senior Associate at Huitt-Zollars
Nicola Springer, AIA, LEED AP, Partner & Managing Director, Pk-12 Practice at Kirksey Architecture
Samantha Holy, SPHR, Chief Human Resources Officer at LEO A DALY

Moderator

Carrie Hirdes, Chaplain, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

AIA Credit: 1.5 LU

Doors Open: 5:30pm
Panel Discussion: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Social: 7:30pm-8:30pm

Online registration closes Wednesday, March 4, end of day
Onsite registration is available
A minimum of 3 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation. Registration is transferable.
Space is limited

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Equity Panel Discussion & Workshop

Parity Sponsor

Inclusivity Sponsor

Interested in Sponsorship?
Please consider becoming a sponsor of the Equity Series Panel Discussion & Workshop. 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.

Urban Art Walking Tour
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Market Square Park, 301 Milam St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
This tour will look at public art, murals, architecture, place making and urban planning in Houston. Tour stops include Market Square Park, Buffalo Bayou, Lynn Wyatt Square and areas west of Main Street. Artists featured on this tour include Mel Chin, Paul Kittelson, Claes Oldenburg and Dean Ruck.
Meets in the NE Corner of Market Square Park. Street, lot and garage parking are available in the area.
Image: Geometric Mouse X by Claes Oldenburg

ARE Study Group - All Sections
2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:00 | 902 Commerce, Houston, TX 77002, 902 Commerce, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce
Presented in partnership with the Women in Architecture, Emerging Professionals, and Latinos in Architecture committees.
Join 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!
Additionally, we will discuss study materials and subscriptions available on the market, answer attendee questions, and offer a strategy for approaching and scheduling your exams.
This session will be held at Architecture Center Houston. Light bites and drinks will be provided.
See you there soon!

Ben Brewer Award Mixer - Honoring Krystyn Haecker
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Fiora’s Bottle Shop, 888 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
Please join AIA Houston at Fiora’s Bottle Shop on Wednesday, March 18, 6:00-7:30 PM for our annual Ben Brewer Award Mixer in honor of Krystyn Haecker, AIA, the recipient of the 2025 Ben Brewer Young Architect Award.
This mixer is hosted by the Emerging Professionals Committee and is open to all members. Don’t miss this opportunity to have some fun and make new acquaintances. Light bites and drinks are complimentary!
Every year our chapter recognizes a local young architect for significant contribution to the profession in honor of Ben Brewer.
RSVP is required as space is limited!

2026 Trivia Night - Cancelled!
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00
THE EVENT IS CANCELLED!
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Test your wits and knowledge against your colleagues while making a meaningful contribution to the architectural profession. Join us as an individual or come as a team! Over the course of the event an experienced trivia hosts will orchestrate trivia teams through 6 rounds of Trivia. Trivia rounds will include random themed rounds. Prizes and the coveted trophy will be awarded to the top team. Additional prizes will be awarded to participants throughout the event.

Register by March 12
Additionally, please submit your TEAM REGISTRATION FORM to Aleks Savitski at aleks@aiahouston.org and copy Genesis Morales gmorales@pagethink.com.
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:45 – 6:15 PM – Event arrival and team/individual sign-in
6:15 – 6:30 PM – Introductions and rules
6:30 – 8:00 PM – Trivia + Prizes.
RULES
1. Rules for trivia scoring will be explained at the event.
2. The winning team must have at least one AIA member on it to receive the coveted trophy. Or the trophy will be given to the next team in line.
3. Teams should consist of 4-6 members. Each Team shall have a team captain fill out the Team registration form and submit it before the registration deadline.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE HERE
ABOUT TAC
The Texas Society of Architects maintains an active government relations program to promote the interests of its membership. Through the Texas Society of Architects Committee (TAC), an unincorporated political action organization allowed under Section 527 of the IRS Code, TAC raises funds for contributions to candidates running for public office. The profession’s only state PAC supports those who demonstrate leadership, responsiveness, good judgment and a willingness to work with architects advocating for safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.

Towers & Trees Walking Tour
2026-03-21 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 City Hall at the corner of Walker and Smith Street across the street from One Shell Plaza. 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.

Designing HERstory: Black Women and the Many Paths to Licensure
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:30
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join HNOMA, UofHNOMAS and UofHBSID for the Designing HERstory: Black Women and the Many Paths to Licensure Panel.
Less than 1% of licensed architects are Black women. Join us to hear how four Houston women share their journeys toward licensure.
This event is part of the Letter to Ms. 1000: Black Woman HERstory Tour. And in collaboration with the UH Black Students in Design and UH National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, “the black mindset.” art exhibit.
Panelists include Melvalean McLemore-Catina, Fallon Barrett, Camille EJ Lewis, and Isabelle Ndoumy-Kouakou.
Moderators are Amber Gaines and Edes Imoyera.
Additional information can be found here.

Student Portfolio Review
2026-03-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join the Interior Architecture Committee for their student portfolio review.
This event is an opportunity for interior design and architecture students to learn from design professionals with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and career paths. The evening will begin with a panel discussion about life and career after design school, followed by a one-on-one portfolio review session where students can receive thoughtful feedback from professionals in the field. While not a career fair, the event is meant to offer encouragement, constructive input, and a chance to make meaningful connections.
Generously sponsored by:
PDR Corp.
Micki Washington, NOMA, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP
James Thomas, FAIA

Schedule
5:00 pm – Arrivals and setup
5:30 pm – Keynote/Panel
6:30 pm – Portfolio Reviews
7:30 pm – Wrap up
8:30 pm – Adjourn

Panelists and Reviewers
Megan Ebert, Moderator
Megan Ebert is the Director of Interiors at Kendall/Heaton Associates, where she leads a practice focused on programming, space planning, material and furniture selection, and construction documentation. With 24 years of experience across corporate, government, hospitality, manufacturing, and renovation projects, she is known for her collaborative approach, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. She is also deeply committed to mentoring young professionals and supporting the next generation of designers.

Adam Cook, Panelist
Adam Cook is a Houston-native who graduated from the University of Houston with degrees in Architecture and Entrepreneurship. After school, Adam worked for Knoll; he was director of sales and marketing for six Roche Bobois stores, before opening Shop in 2018.
Shop represents design-forward furniture, lighting and rug brands for the Houston market.
Shop now has two showrooms (one more contract/commercial-focused, one more residential-focused) in the Decorative Center Houston.

Michael Zapeda, Panelist
Michael Zepeda is a Design Director and Associate Principal at PBK Architects, where he leads immersive experience design efforts for K-12 and civic clients. His work integrates technology, storytelling, and spatial design to create engaging, hands-on learning environments. Michael develops interactive exhibits, digital environments, and experiential spaces that help architecture become an active tool for discovery, exploration, and education.

Ileana Luna, Panelist
Ileana Luna is an interior designer at PBK Architects and a graduate of the University of Houston, where she earned a degree in Interior Architecture. She supports the design and development of K-12 interior environments, bringing creativity, attention to detail, and a thoughtful approach to spaces that are both functional and engaging. Her work reflects a strong interest in human-centered design and creating environments that positively impact the people who use them.

Arianne Gonzato, Panelist
Arianne is a dynamic Interior Designer at Page, now Stantec. She has over 10 years of experience and a strong foundation in business strategy, financial management, and high-level design execution. A proven leader in design innovation and operations, Arianne blends artistic vision with business acumen to deliver transformative spaces across corporate, healthcare, retail, industrial, landlord and capital improvement projects.

Members of the AIA Houston Interior Architecture Committee will assist with one-on-one portfolio reivews.

How to Achieve Superior Building Envelope Performance in Rainscreen Wall Design
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join BEC Houston:

Additional Information:
5:00pm Check In / Registration
5:30pm-6:30pm Presentation
Parking is not included

THANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITER SPONSOR!

Full Day Continuing Education
2026-03-26 08:30 - 14:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education

8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration
9:00-10:00am
Fundamentals of Structural Engineering: Insights for Designers and Architects – 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by Sarah Briscoe, PE, Garver
10:00-11:00am
Acetylated Wood in Outdoor Kitchens – 1.0 AIA LU
Presented by Evan Soltoff, eggersmann USA
11:00-Noon
Enhancing Fire Resistance with Advanced PVC Solutions- 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by AZEK Building Products
12:00-12:30pm
Break for Lunch
12:30-1:30pm
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Operable Wall Chapter – 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by Audree Garcia, TRW Family of Companies
1:30-2:30pm
The Art of Specifying Quartz – 1.0 AIA HSW
Presented by Lauren Battistini, Cambria

Total AIA Learning Units: 5.0 (4/HSW and 1/LU)

Individual classes are not available for the event.
Pre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch
Parking is not included
A minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation
Online registration will close Friday, March 20
Onsite registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)

It Takes A Village
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.
Please RSVP: In-Person Forum – Thursday, March 26th from 5:30-7:30p

Whether you’re just starting the process or already deep into studying, your voice is important. Let’s build this village – together.

Rice University Walking Tour
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Lovett Hall, 6100 Main, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
A treasure trove of great architecture, the timeless campus features designs by Cram, Goodhue, & Ferguson; John Staub; William Ward Watkin; Michael Graves; Kieran Timberlake; Ricardo Bofill; Cesar Pelli; Lake/Flato Architects; and many other local and internationally renowned architects. Also on the tour are large scale art works by James Turrell and Michael Heizer. From Lovett Hall to Brochstein Pavilion, this tour will look at some of the more unique, hidden, important and historical features of Rice University’s Campus. In addition to the architecture we will explore the context surrounding each building, the quads, courts and axes, how these elements work together to shape collegiate space.
Tour meets on the front lawn of Lovett Hall, building 1 on the Rice University map, 6100 Main. Recommended parking in Rice University Visitor Lovett Parking Lovett Lot (LS or LN) or Founder’s Court (FC) Visitor’s Lot. Credit card is required to access parking.
AIA Credit: 2.0 LU
Course Number: RUWT122022
AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
Per AIA National CE Standards, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded.

2026 MGMC Interim Review
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | CannonDesign, 3737 Buffalo Speedway #1200, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
The purpose of the interim review is to provide students the opportunity to present their project in process to volunteer architects, to receive constructive feedback, troubleshoot design problems, and answer questions. Students will meet with each architect for 10-15 minutes.
This event will also include a tour of CannonDesign.
Parking: CannonDesign has a parking garage that charges $4-$6.
Deadline to register is Friday, March 27.
An 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 the 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.
Upcoming Events:

Projects Due
Each project MUST have a Student Project Form attached to the backside. Forms can be found here.
Friday, May 1, by 5 pm or Saturday, May 2, 10am-noon.
Deliver to Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St, 77002
Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 7
6:00 pm
Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St, Houston, 77002
Register here

Clays for College
2026-03-30 11:30 - 17:00 | Greater Houston Sports Club, 6700 McHard Rd, Houston, TX, 77053, United States
Join us for the 5th Annual Clays for College shooting event, a fundraiser supporting the MGMC Scholarship Fund, on Monday, March 30. 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 1:00pm Course tournament and Four Man Flurry 3:30pm Award Ceremony and Reception

TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Register as a team or individual below. Clays for College Team – $900 – Deadline to register is March 23.Team of four (4), lunch, golf cart, and ammo. Individual Ticket – $300 – Deadline to register is March 23.Placed on a team of four (4), lunch, golf cart, and ammo. SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES – Available until March 14Sponsor registration can be found hereSponsorship purchases are tax-deductible as charitable contributions

Title Sponsor – $7,000 Sponsorship recognition as “Title Sponsor” at Clays for College and the MGMC Award Ceremony. Scholarship named in recognition of Title Sponsor for 2026. Two teams of four (4) and benefits. Two four-man flurry tickets. Gold Sponsor – $3,500 Sponsorship recognition at Clays for College and MGMC Award Ceremony. Scholarship named in recognition of Gold Sponsor for 2026. One team of four (4) and benefits. Golf Cart Sponsor – $5,000 – sold outSponsorship recognition at Clays for College and MGMC Award Ceremony. Company-branded signage on team golf carts. One team of four (4) and benefits. Lunch Sponsor – $3,000 – limited to two sponsors Sponsorship recognition at the lunch station and MGMC Award Ceremony. One team of four (4) and benefits. Beverage Sponsor – $3,000 Sponsorship recognition at the beverage station, golf carts, and MGMC Award Ceremony. One team of four (4) and benefits. ABOUT MGMCMichael 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 understanding 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.Contact Jennifer Ward, jennifer@aiahouston.org, with any questions.

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Third Ward Bicycle Tour
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | HCC’s San Jacinto Memorial Green, 1300 Holman, Houston, Texas, 77004, United States
This bicycle tour explores the Historic Third Ward and surrounding areas including Houston Community College, Emancipation Park, Project Row Houses, Dowling Street, the Negro Hospital, later Riverside General Hospital, the Buffalo Soldiers Museum, and Texas Southern University. The tour is a dynamic discussion of the neighborhood’s character, history and future in the center of Houston featuring notable local architects such as John Chase and Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS).
Reservations are required for this tour as attendance is limited.
Attendees need to bring their own bicycle. We encourage everyone to wear a helmet.
Tour meets in the Houston Community College’s San Jacinto Memorial Green courtyard right across from the intersection of Caroline St. and Holman St.

Rice Design Chats: Reflecting on the Past
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | William T. Cannady Hall, Rice School of Architecture
Convened by Rusty Bienvenue and Igor Marjanović in conjunction with The Order of Place: A Collaborative Process

Co-organized with AIA Houston

When: April 11, 2026 | 1:00pm

Where: Exhibitions at Rice, Cannady HallRice

Lunch & Learn
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Lucas Cedar, 12637 FM 830, Willis, 77318, United States
Free Event
RSVP to Jenni Bagley, 281.636.3036 | jenni@innovativesales.com
