AIA Houston

ARE Study Group - All Sections
2026-09-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
EVENT RESCHEDULED DUE TO POTENTIALLY INCLEMENT WEATHER.
NEW DATE: September 8 @ 5:30 PM
Location: Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce
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!

Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund Q&A
2026-09-09 12:30 - 13:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82247850007?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us for a virtual Q&A session about Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund application process. We’ll cover the ins and outs of applications for the Licensure Scholarship and Professional Development Grant, then open the floor to questions.
The application will open September 1st.

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Time: Sep 9, 2026 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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MGMC - Committee Kick-Off and Social
2026-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 | TX
Become a part of the Michael G. Meyers High School Design Competition Committee. Join us to learn more about the committee and kick off the 2027 competition. We will gather on Wednesday, September 9, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company (2000 Lyons Ave, 77020) from 5:30- 7 p.m.
The annual high school scholarship competition is an event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation, AIA Houston, and local architecture firms and affiliates. This is an idea competition that emphasizes creative problem-solving and graphic presentation. MGMC is looking for professionals from the architecture community to help plan this year’s competition and work with students from January to May. The committee meets once a month and hosts four events over five months.
In the past, students have been asked to design a variety of dynamic and challenging projects, including a neighborhood recreation space and a public viewing area for major sporting events, including the FIFA World, an education center focusing on sustainable efforts and practices, a skyscraper in the heart of downtown Houston, a multi-purpose building for Houston’s Third Ward, a museum, and others. The committee selects the project, writes the program, raises funds for student scholarships, organizes the Clays for College fundraiser, and hosts four events to help students learn basic architectural design skills and understand the competition requirements.
2026 MGMC Scholarship Winners can be viewed here.
Planning and fundraising will start in September, and the program kicks off in January 2027 with student events and wraps up with an awards ceremony in late Spring.
If you are unable to attend, but are interested in joining, contact committee chair Adriana Haces.

Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition (MGMC) is an annual event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation and AIA Houston. This is an idea competition for high school students that emphasizes creative problem-solving. Students participate in a series of events, led by architects, such as learning basic architectural drawing skills and how to understand clients’ needs. Winning students receive scholarships to a university or college of their choice.
The program has awarded over $280,000 in scholarships over the years. Many past participants have returned to support the program after graduating from college with architecture degrees.

Latinos in Architecture: MaS
2026-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS), through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field. The program is for Latino students who are striving to influence the future of the built environment and the architecture profession. MaS will kick off on September 15, 2026, and conclude in May 2027.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITYfor the mentorship:

Students have the option to participate only in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But students are welcome to participate in any MaS-related events.
Students pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston, Rice University, or Prairie View A&M University.
The program is open to both US citizens and foreign students.

for the scholarship:

Students with at least one more academic year to apply scholarship funds directly to tuition.
Students with full scholarships are not eligible.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSThe 2026-2027 program starts in September 2026 and ends in May 2027.

Regularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person, virtual, or via phone call.
​Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 15 at 7pm.
Participate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.
Attend three LiA, AIAH, TSA or HNOMA-sponsored events. Not including student chapters or student-led events. Students are required to take a selfie at each event.
Attend their university or college career fair.
Submit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.
Submit a 5-minute video on a project or portfolio at the end of the Spring semester. The video should not be a recording of a class crit and should not exceed 5 minutes.

AWARDS
Students must participate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activities are meant to support and complement the student’s academic career.
Scholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-semester submission, which will be reviewed by a jury.

Optimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope CE Event
2026-09-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Building Enclosure Council of Houston Presents:
Optimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope
Generative Design Strategies for Early-Stage Architectural Performance
Presenter: Joe Fong, LEED AP
Discover how Autodesk Forma and Generative Design are transforming the architectural workflow from early concept to team collaboration. In this session, you’ll learn how to rapidly generate performance-based building massings tailored to site constraints, perform comprehensive site analyses early in the design phase, and streamline team coordination. Step into a unified, shared workspace where design options can be evaluated, compared, and refined in real time.
AIA CE Credit: 1.0 LU
Schedule:

4:30pm – Check-in
5:00pm – Presentation

Additional Information:

Beer & Wine Available
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.

THANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITER SPONSOR!

Galveston Sandcastle Festival
2026-09-19 10:00 - 2026-09-20 21:00 | East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Click here to be redirected to the Galveston Sandcastle Festival site.

EP University: Constructability Reviews
2026-09-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Powers Brown Architecture, MKT 600 N Shepherd, Building 3, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77007, 600 N Shepherd, Building 3, Ste 300, Houston, TX, 77007
Join us for the fourth session of the EP University Lecture Series: Constructability Reviews.
Constructability is a concept that implies ease of construction, and constructability reviews represent a detailed analysis of the construction documents to confirm the buildability of the proposed systems and details. The purpose of a constructability review is to identify challenges to the actual construction of a project before a project completes design and documentation.

Determining up-front what to look for in creating a reliable, buildable set of drawings for even the most technical aspects of design
Identifying and prioritizing critical risk features of the design that the designer and builder can proactively address in the workflow to avoid design rework
Understand how to establish a process for performing effective reviews of the construction documents at different phases to ensure documentation is correct
Explore the review process for constructability by trade – site, structural, architectural, interiors, and MEP

Presented by Jeanette Shaw of Powers Brown Architecture, this session offers 1LU CE credit.
Lunch is provided.
Location: Powers Brown Architecture, MKT 600 N Shepherd, Building 3, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77007
Advanced registration is required. Deadline: Monday, September 21 at 5PM.

The Architectural History of Houston Street Skating
2026-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Tranquility Park, 400 Rusk, Houston, Texas, 77002
Join lifelong skateboarder and architectural historian Ted Barrow on a walking tour of the highlights of Houston’s Modernist and Late-Modernist architecture through a skateboarder’s perspective. The tour will cover key plazas and buildings which became local, state-wide, and eventually global skateboarding destinations from the late 1980’s to today.

About Ted Barrow
Theodore (Ted) Barrow is an art historian, writer, curator, and lecturer whose work bridges academic scholarship and contemporary currents. Born in Bolinas, California, he holds a Ph.D. in art history from the Graduate Center, CUNY, where he explored the Florida paintings of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent through an ecocritical lens. Barrow has taught at Barnard College, Baruch College, City College of New York, and the University of San Francisco. Outside of art and academia, he is a distinctive voice in skateboarding culture, known for This Old Ledge, a video series that investigates the cultural and architectural significance of global skate spots.”

This program is in conjunction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26.

Exhibition Sponsors and Community Partners
Kinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance

Cherries Wheels
Honey Skate Club
Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Houston Skate Academy
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Skate ECOSYSTEMS
Southside Skatepark

Melton Electric Tour
2026-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Melton Electric, 2309 Karbach Street, Houston, TX, 77092, United States
Melton Electric: Modernizing Legacy Through Adaptive Reuse and Human-Centric Design
This building tour explores the transformative renovation and expansion of the Melton Electric headquarters, a 1970s-era structure repurposed to meet the demands of a modern, collaborative workforce. Attendees will examine how the design team balanced the preservation of the original building’s legacy with high-performance sustainable strategies. The session highlights the integration of natural daylighting, energy-efficient building systems, and interior modifications designed to enhance occupant wellness. Participants will gain insight into the technical and strategic decisions required to modernize aging infrastructure, ultimately creating a contemporary facility that supports both operational growth and a healthier employee experience.
AIA Credit: 1.0 HSW
Time:

Tour 5pm-6pm
Social to follow @ Karbach Brewing Co.

Home Tour
2026-11-07 12:00 - 2026-11-08 18:00 | TX
The AIA Houston Home Tour is a 2-day, self-guided tour featuring custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects.
Join us to experience some of the best new residential architecture by AIA members in a variety of architectural styles, featuring new construction, renovations, and additions.
Learn more about the tour and preview each home HERE.
Tickets purchased online may be picked up at any one of the featured homes on the days of the tour. Additionally, full-tour tickets and single-home tickets may be purchased at any of the featured homes on the days of the tour.
This is a rain or shine event. All sales are final.
