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SUMMARY:MGMC - Committee Kick-Off and Social
DESCRIPTION:Become a part of the Michael G. Meyers High School Design Competition Committee. Join us to learn more about the committee and kick off the 2027 competition. We will gather on Wednesday\, September 9\, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company (2000 Lyons Ave\, 77020) from 5:30- 7 p.m.  \nThe annual high school scholarship competition is an event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, AIA Houston\, and local architecture firms and affiliates. This is an idea competition that emphasizes creative problem-solving and graphic presentation. MGMC is looking for professionals from the architecture community to help plan this year’s competition and work with students from January to May. The committee meets once a month and hosts four events over five months. \nIn the past\, students have been asked to design a variety of dynamic and challenging projects\, including a neighborhood recreation space and a public viewing area for major sporting events\, including the FIFA World\, an education center focusing on sustainable efforts and practices\, a skyscraper in the heart of downtown Houston\, a multi-purpose building for Houston’s Third Ward\, a museum\, and others. The committee selects the project\, writes the program\, raises funds for student scholarships\, organizes the Clays for College fundraiser\, and hosts four events to help students learn basic architectural design skills and understand the competition requirements. \n2026 MGMC Scholarship Winners can be viewed here. \nPlanning and fundraising will start in September\, and the program kicks off in January 2027 with student events and wraps up with an awards ceremony in late Spring. \nIf you are unable to attend\, but are interested in joining\, contact committee chair Adriana Haces. \n\nMichael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition (MGMC) is an annual event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation and AIA Houston. This is an idea competition for high school students that emphasizes creative problem-solving. Students participate in a series of events\, led by architects\, such as learning basic architectural drawing skills and how to understand clients’ needs. Winning students receive scholarships to a university or college of their choice. \nThe program has awarded over $280\,000 in scholarships over the years. Many past participants have returned to support the program after graduating from college with architecture degrees.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/mgmc-committee-kick-off-and-social/
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture: MaS
DESCRIPTION:The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS)\, through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston\, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field. The program is for Latino students who are striving to influence the future of the built environment and the architecture profession. MaS will kick off on September 15\, 2026\, and conclude in May 2027. \n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITYfor the mentorship: \n\nStudents have the option to participate only in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But students are welcome to participate in any MaS-related events.\nStudents pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston\, Rice University\, or Prairie View A&M University.\nThe program is open to both US citizens and foreign students.\n\nfor the scholarship: \n\nStudents with at least one more academic year to apply scholarship funds directly to tuition. \nStudents with full scholarships are not eligible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSThe 2026-2027 program starts in September 2026 and ends in May 2027. \n\nRegularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person\, virtual\, or via phone call. \n​Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 15 at 7pm. \nParticipate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.\nAttend three LiA\, AIAH\, TSA or HNOMA-sponsored events. Not including student chapters or student-led events. Students are required to take a selfie at each event.\nAttend their university or college career fair.\nSubmit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.\nSubmit a 5-minute video on a project or portfolio at the end of the Spring semester. The video should not be a recording of a class crit and should not exceed 5 minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\nAWARDS \nStudents must participate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activities are meant to support and complement the student’s academic career. \nScholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-semester submission\, which will be reviewed by a jury. 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-mas2026/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Optimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope CE Event
DESCRIPTION:Building Enclosure Council of Houston Presents:                           \nOptimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope \nGenerative Design Strategies for Early-Stage Architectural Performance \nPresenter: Joe Fong\, LEED AP \nDiscover 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. \nAIA CE Credit: 1.0 LU \nSchedule: \n\n4:30pm – Check-in\n5:00pm – Presentation\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nBeer & Wine Available\nParking is not included\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\n\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITER SPONSOR! 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bec-houston-lunch-learn-3/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure Council Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Galveston Sandcastle Festival
DESCRIPTION:Click here to be redirected to the Galveston Sandcastle Festival site.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/gsf/
LOCATION:East Beach\, 1923 Boddeker Rd\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandcastle Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:The Architectural History of Houston Street Skating
DESCRIPTION:Join lifelong skateboarder and architectural historian Ted Barrow on a walking tour of the highlights of Houston’s Modernist and Late-Modernist architecture through a skateboarder’s perspective. The tour will cover key plazas and buildings which became local\, state-wide\, and eventually global skateboarding destinations from the late 1980’s to today. \n\nAbout Ted Barrow \nTheodore (Ted) Barrow is an art historian\, writer\, curator\, and lecturer whose work bridges academic scholarship and contemporary currents. Born in Bolinas\, California\, he holds a Ph.D. in art history from the Graduate Center\, CUNY\, where he explored the Florida paintings of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent through an ecocritical lens. Barrow has taught at Barnard College\, Baruch College\, City College of New York\, and the University of San Francisco. Outside of art and academia\, he is a distinctive voice in skateboarding culture\, known for This Old Ledge\, a video series that investigates the cultural and architectural significance of global skate spots.” \n  \nThis program is in conjunction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26. \n  \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/the-architectural-history-of-houston-street-skating/
LOCATION:Tranquility Park\, 400 Rusk\, Houston\, Texas\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Melton Electric Tour
DESCRIPTION:Melton Electric: Modernizing Legacy Through Adaptive Reuse and Human-Centric Design \nThis 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. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nTime:  \n\nTour 5pm-6pm\nSocial to follow @ Karbach Brewing Co.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/melton-electric-tour/
LOCATION:Melton Electric\, 2309 Karbach Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Historic Resources Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Houston Home Tour is a 2-day\, self-guided tour featuring custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects. \nJoin 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. \nLearn more about the tour and preview each home HERE. \nTickets purchased online may be picked up at any one of the featured homes on the days of the tour. Additionally\, Full-Tour and Single Home Tickets may be purchased at any of the featured homes on the days of the tour. \nThis is a rain or shine event. All sales are final.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/hometour/
CATEGORIES:Residential Committee
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