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SUMMARY:The Road to Licensure in Texas… (and avoiding bumps in the road)
DESCRIPTION:Guest presentation by TBAE and NCARB focusing on licensure. \nFeb 24 at 5:30PM at Architecture Center Houston – 902 Commerce \nOverview of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners\, Steps toward Architect licensure\, Regulations\, and Enforcement. \nThis session covers: \n\nWhy TBAE exists\nThe AXP – NCARB’s Intern Experience Program\nThe ARE – the mandatory Architectural Registration Examination facilitated by NCARB\nRegulation of the Title and Practice of Architecture in Texas – Staying out of trouble\nGet answers to your questions from an NCARB staff expert\nLearn more information about NCARB’s resources designed to support you.\n\n_____ \nAbout the presenters: \n \nMike Alvarado\, NCARB State Licensing Advisor \nRegistration Manager – Licensing\, Renewals\, Continuing Education\, Outreach \nMike 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. \n \nNancy Rodriguez\, TBAE Enforcement \nInvestigator \nNancy 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. \n \nSharon Briceño\, TBAE Registration \nContinuing Education Coordinator \nSharon 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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/the-road-to-licensure-in-texas-and-avoiding-bumps-in-the-road/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T153000
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SUMMARY:The History and Future of the LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse
DESCRIPTION:For nearly a century\, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has championed Latino civil rights\, civic inclusion\, educational\, and economic opportunity. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nJoin 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. \nThis event is free and open to the community. \n\nThis event is part of our current exhibition\, Nuestro Ambiente\, on view through March 27\, 2026. \nExhibition and Programming Sponsors:\nInfraTECH; Luis Ayala Studio; Marek; Martinez Architects; Page now Stantec; Spaw Glass; RDLR; McCoy Rockford; and Art Chavez\, AIA. \nAdditional support provided by\nDBR\, Wilson and Catherine Maxey\, and Daniel Ortiz\, AIA
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/the-history-and-future-of-the-lulac-council-60-clubhouse/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T172137Z
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SUMMARY:Montrose Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet outside the Menil Collection Bookstore\, 1520 Sul Ross\, 77006. Street and lot parking available. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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. \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours. 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/montrose-walking-tour-6/
LOCATION:Menil Collection Bookstore\, 1520 Sul Ross\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
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SUMMARY:Heights Bicycle Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttendees need to bring their own bicycle. We encourage everyone to wear a helmet. \nTour will meet at Milroy Park\, 1205 Yale St\, 77008. If you drive\, we ask that you park in the street. \nAIA Credit: 2 LUs
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/heights-bicycle-tour-5/
LOCATION:Milroy Park\, 1205 Yale St\, Houston\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20260204T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T165151Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes of an Aqueduct
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEchoes 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. \n\nAbout the Organizer\nJosé 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. \nJosé 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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/echoes-of-an-aqueduct/
LOCATION:Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design\, 4200 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T113000
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SUMMARY:2026 MGMC Site Visit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAn 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. \nFor more information about this year’s competition\, visit here. \nUpcoming Events:\n2026 Competition Project Site Tour\nSaturday\, February 7\n10:00 am\nLocation: Guadalupe Plaza Park\, 2311 Runnels St\, Houston\, TX 77003 \nInterim Project Review\nSaturday\, March 28\n10am-Noon\nLocation: TBD \nProjects Due\nFriday\, May 1. Drop off at the Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm\nSaturday\, May 2. Projects can also be dropped off between 10am-noon. \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 7\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2026-mgmc-site-visit/
LOCATION:Guadalupe Plaza Park\, 2311 Runnels St\, Houston\, TX 77003\, 2311 Runnels St\, Houston\, TX\, 77003
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251202T041606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T143943Z
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SUMMARY:Museum District Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTour 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.\nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU  \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/museum-district-walking-tour-5/
LOCATION:Cullen Sculpture Garden\, Montrose Boulevard at Bissonnet Street Houston\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251222T111036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T111036Z
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SUMMARY:Health SES Student Design Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Houston AIA’s Committee on Architecture for Health\, hosts an annual professional health and wellness event in Houston focused event in mid-February. The event is known as the Seminar\, Exhibit\, and Social (SES). It is an opportunity for those in the building design and construction industry (focused on health) to get together and discuss trends and the future of design in health architecture. To expand the event and open it to an emergent audience\, we are sponsoring a student design charrette. \nPlease join the student’s for their juried presentations. \nNo RSVP required.  The event is free and open to all. \n  \nClick here to learn more about Health SES sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/health-ses-student-design-presentation/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Architecture for Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251014T200057Z
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SUMMARY:Health SES 2026
DESCRIPTION:Health Symposium Exhibition & Social (SES) annually provides an opportunity for education and networking to members of the architectural and healthcare communities. The event includes happy hour\, a seminar\, and a panel discussion. \nTheme: Transforming Cancer Care: Insights\, Ideas\, and Design \nAIA Credit: 1.5 HSW \nKeynote:  \n\nJennifer Cullen\, PhD\, MPH – Associate Director of Cancer Control and Population Sciences for the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center\nGeorge J. Chang\, MD – Associate Vice President – Clinical Growth and Site Integration. Professor of Surgery for the MD Anderson Cancer Center\n\nPanelists: \n\nLiz Schmitz\, AIA – Director\, Planning & Design @MD Anderson Cancer Center\nLisa Charrin\, AIA\, ACHA – National Director of Medical Equipment Planning @The Beck Group\nFernando Rodrigues\, AIA – VP | Senior Principal Health Planning @HDR Inc.\nHyde Griffith\, PE\, PMP\, MBA – VP Healthcare Project Executive @JE Dunn Construction\n\nModerator: \n\nDebbie Gregory DNP\, RN\, FAAN – Principal\, Healthcare Innovation Consulting @Smith\, Seckman\, Reid\, Inc.\n\nSchedule: \n5:00 – 8:30 PM        Social/Vendor Exhibition\n6:30 – 8:00 PM        Introduction\, Keynote\, & Panel Discussion \nAdvanced Registration Pricing –  \nInterns/Students – $25.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $80.00 | Non Member – $125.00 \n\nOnline registration closes Friday\, January 30\nOn-site registration will be available\, higher registration rates apply\nA minimum of 7 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation\nOn-site registration available\, higher registration rates apply < Interns/Students – $25.00 | AIA Member|AIAH Affiliate Member – $100.00 | Non Member – $145.00 >\n\nParking Map Click Here \n  \nPRESENTING SPONSOR \n \n  \n  \nRegistration has closed. \nOn-site registration available\, higher registration rates apply
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/health-ses-2026/
LOCATION:TMC3 Collaborative Building / Helix Park\, 7255 Helix Park Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Architecture for Health,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
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SUMMARY:Gail Peter Borden's Shallow Spaces Happy Hour Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join AIA Houston for a Happy Hour Meet & Greet with artist\, architect\, and educator Gail Peter Borden\, FAIA\, celebrating his gallery exhibition\, Shallow Spaces\, on Tuesday\, February 3\, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Hooks-Epstein Galleries. \nPresented in partnership with Hooks-Epstein Galleries\, Shallow Spaces examines how art is experienced through material\, space\, perception\, and presence. Through pared-down geometry\, prismatic form\, and deliberate color relationships\, Borden’s work explores how parts cohere into a whole and how form is perceived across place and time. Reduction operates as a strategy for clarity\, inviting close attention to proportion\, subtle movement\, and the shifting effects of light reflected across each surface. The works engage the viewer through quiet interaction\, creating a dialogue between the visual\, spatial\, and experiential. \nGuests are invited to meet Gail Peter Borden\, learn more about his multidisciplinary practice\, and experience the exhibition in conversation with fellow architects\, designers\, and members of Houston’s creative community. \nLight bites and drinks will be provided. \nGail Peter Borden\, FAIA\, is Director of Graduate Programs and a tenured Professor at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston and principal of Borden Partnership. His work has received numerous national honors\, including the Architectural League Prize\, the AIA Young Architect Award\, BD+C’s 40 Under 40\, and multiple AIA\, ASA\, and RADA awards. He has also been awarded artist-in-residence fellowships from the Chinati Foundation\, Atlantic Center for the Arts\, the Borchard Fellowship\, and the MacDowell Colony\, and is the author of several influential books on materiality. \nThis event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the ideas and work behind Shallow Spaces in an informal\, social setting.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/gail-peter-bordens-shallow-spaces-happy-hour-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Hooks-Epstein Galleries\, 2631 Colquitt\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251202T033002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T214853Z
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SUMMARY:Get to Know an Architect: Patrick Lopez
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Lopez (1937-2018) studied architecture at the University of Texas and the University of Houston and opened his own design firm in 1964. Yet it was his childhood fascination with images in comic books and cartoons that inspired his career as an illustrator. His talents were recognized and sought after by major firms across the country. Lopez spent years working with some of the best architects\, including Helmut Jahn\, Philip Johnson\, John Burgee\, S. I. Morris\, and Eugene Aubry. \nIn collaboration with the Houston History Research Center (HHRC)\, join us on Saturday\, January 31\, at the Julian Ideson Library for a conversation and a look at the library’s collection of Lopez’s architectural renderings with HHRC Architecture Archivist Ginger Berni. \nThe event is free and open to the community. RSVP here. \n\nThis event is part of our current exhibition\, Nuestro Ambiente\, on view through January 30\, 2026. \nExhibition and Programming Sponsors:\nInfraTECH; Luis Ayala Studio; Marek; Martinez Architects; Page now Stantec; Spaw Glass; RDLR; McCoy Rockford; and Art Chavez\, AIA. \nAdditional support provided by\nDBR\, Wilson and Catherine Maxey\, and Daniel Ortiz\, AIA
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/patrick-lopez-architect-and-artist/
LOCATION:Julia Ideson Building\, 550 McKinney St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251202T042537Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the city from a vantage point most people don’t see: the waterway that gave Houston life and has been its backbone for 182 years. Architecture Center Houston (ArCH)\, with the cooperation of Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, invite you to a stroll along Buffalo Bayou Parkway for an overview of downtown Houston’s history and architecture from its beginnings in 1836 to the efforts to revitalize the central city today. The tour showcases the innovative bayou reclamation efforts of the City of Houston\, Harris County\, and Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, while topically discussing history and preservation\, contemporary architecture\, the bayou\, and adjacent parkland. \nMeets outside of Architecture Center Houston at 902 Commerce Street.
 \nStreet and parking are available in the area.
Parking fees are not included in registration. \nAIA Credit: 2 LUs \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/buffalo-bayou-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251217T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T193450Z
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SUMMARY:BEC Houston Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Bee Street Lofts – A Case Study in Building Envelope Restoration \n \nHear about a building envelope restoration project in an urban setting. This presentation will offer insights and solutions to complex construction issues while overcoming challenges including\, COVID\, full occupancy\, and many site constraints. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nDealing with Existing Site Constraints.\n\n\n\n\nNavigating Logistical Constraints\n\n\n\n\nCreating a Mockup Panel\n\n\n\n\n\nPeeling Back the Onion – Existing Building Envelope Problems and Remediation.\n\n\n\nPresenter –  Paul Kennedy CEO\, Kennedy Richter Construction \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU \n  \nSchedule: \n\n11:30am – Check-in and lunch\nNoon-1:00pm – Presentations\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nPre registration includes box lunch.\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-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251106T044703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T035054Z
UID:10000202-1769245200-1769259600@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:2026 MGMC Student Workshop & Competition Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 competition program will be announced at the workshop. \nAn 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. \nThe Competition Committee hosts a workshop to help the students learn basic architectural design skills\, understand the competition requirements and meet the client. While students attend the workshop\, teachers and parents are welcome to attend an informational session about the program. \nProjects are due May 1\, 2026 and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony. \nAll 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. \nUpcoming Events:\n2026 Competition Project Site Tour\nSaturday\, February 7\n10:00 am\nLocation TBA \nInterim Project Review\nSaturday\, March 28\n10am-Noon\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002 \nProjects Due\nFriday\, May 1. Drop off at the Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 7\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2026-mgmc-student-workshop-competition-kick-off/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20250916T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205046Z
UID:10000176-1769245200-1769252400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Texas Medical Center Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet 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. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nCourse Number: TMCWT1 \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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. \n  \nThis tour has been canceled due to weather concerns.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/texas-medical-center-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:John P. McGovern Commons Building\, 6550 Bertner Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77030
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Ciudad_Juarez:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Ciudad_Juarez:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251217T175851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T204929Z
UID:10000214-1769103000-1769110200@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Licensure
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our community of friends who were licensed in 2025.  The first 20 people to register will receive 2 complimentary beverage tickets. \nIf you were licensed in 2025\, we’d love to recognize you!  Contact Aleks Savitski aleks@aiahouston.org so we may reserve two complimentary beverages in your name to toast your success! \nDate: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\nTime 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMa\nVenue:  Bungalow Heights\, 1919 Beall St\, Houston\, TX 77008 \nSpecial thanks to the Anonymous Architecture Studio for sponsoring this event!
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/celebrating-licensure-2/
LOCATION:bungalow heights\, 1919 Beall St\, Houston\, TX\, 77008
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251205T113112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T163714Z
UID:10000212-1769070600-1769094000@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars.\nHAPPY NEW YEAR AIA & AIA Assoc Members!   \nThis event is complimentary for all AIA or AIA Assoc. Members whose membership is current by January 15\, 2026 \n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nSustainable by Design  – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Roger Tysor\, Behr Paint \n10:00-11:00am\n179D Today and Tomorrow:  The Future of Green Building Tax Incentives – 1.0 AIA LU\nPresented by Jesse Stanley\, KBKG \n11:00-Noon\nGrading Design for Architects – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Gregory Patch\, P.E. \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nAutomated Window Coverings Influence on Well v2 and LEED v4.1 BD+C Equivalents\, Alignments & Tradeoffs- 1.0 AIA HSW & 1 GBCI (Specialty credit – LEED\, WELL\, AP)\nPresented by Andy Rittenhouse\, Somfy \n1:30-3:00pm\nRisk Management with Reality Capture  – 1.5 AIA HSW\nPresented by Boon Bowling\, GPRS \n  \nTotal AIA Learning Units: 5.5 LU (4.5 HSW & 1.0 LU) \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch.\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. Please cancel your reservation no later than Friday\, January 16th.\nA charge of $60 will be accessed for each no show or late cancellation. (AIA or AIA Assoc. Members Only)\nOnline registration will close Friday\, January 16 @ 5pm\nOnsite registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)\n\n\n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-january-2026/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20250915T200236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T163328Z
UID:10000172-1768640400-1768647600@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Towers & Trees Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet 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. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours. \n  \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/towers-trees-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:One Shell Plaza\, 910 Smith Street\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20250915T200818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T033425Z
UID:10000173-1768035600-1768042800@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Rice University Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTour 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. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nCourse Number: RUWT122022 \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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. \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/rice-university-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Lovett Hall\, 6100 Main\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251125T223937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T042022Z
UID:10000205-1766221200-1766228400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:UH Art & Architecture Bilingual Walking Tour (English and Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Una exploración de arte\, arquitectura y diseño de plantel en el plantel principal de la Universidad de Houston. Obras de Frank Stella\, Jim Love\, William King y “The Art Guys” vistos en el contexto de un plantel universitario y edificios diseñados por arquitectos de renombre como Philip Johnson\, Alfred C. Finn\, Gensler\, Lake|Flato\, BNIM y Cesar Pelli. \nEl recorrido empieza en el patio en frente la escuela de música (Moores School of Music) en la escultura “Winged Woman”. El estacionamiento para visitantes esta al cruzar la calle. El costo del estacionamiento no esta incluido en el registro del recorrido. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU\nCurso Numero: UHWT2022 \nNOTA PARA MIEMBROS DE LA AIA:\nSegún los estándares nacionales de la AIA\, todo curso aprobado como Unidades Educativas de la AIA pueden generar créditos de educación continua para el programa aprobado hasta un plazo de 3 años a partir de la fecha de aprobación siempre y cuando el proveedor de educación continua permanezca de alta. Miembros de la AIA pueden repetir el mismo curso\, pero no recibirán credito adicional por su participación. \n  \n\n  \nAn exploration of art\, architecture and campus design on the University of Houston’s main campus. Works by Frank Stella\, Jim Love\, William King and The Art Guys are found within the context of a campus and buildings designed by notable architects such as Philip Johnson\, Alfred C. Finn\, Gensler\, Lake|Flato\, BNIM and Cesar Pelli. \nTour will meet in front of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. Parking available in adjacent campus visitor’s lot. Parking fees not included in tour registration. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU\nCourse Number: UHWT2022 \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:\nPer 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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/uh-art-architecture-bilingual-walking-tour-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design\, 4200 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77204
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251027T194140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T194140Z
UID:10000195-1765971000-1765976400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:ADA Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:LU/LA Elevators – A Smart Solution Between a VPL and a Full Commercial Elevator \nPresented by 101 Mobility \n1.0 AIA HSW/LU (Barrier Free) \nThis presentation explores the proper use of LULA elevators in both new builds and renovations\, including ADA and ASME A17.1 considerations\, TAS compliance\, and common pitfalls during design and specification. You’ll also see real-world examples of how LULA elevators can be integrated beautifully \nLocation: Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce \nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm \nAdditional Information: \n\nPre-registered pricing includes lunch\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\nOnline registration will close Thursday\, December 11@ 5pm\nOnsite registration will be available (lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ada-lunch-learn-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251007T031413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T193125Z
UID:10000185-1765616400-1765643400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:The 16th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Center Houston will host the 16th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Levy Park on Saturday\, December 13\, 2025. Competing teams will create 100% edible\, architectural masterpieces using gingerbread\, candy\, and all sorts of other sweet treats (of which leftovers will be composted)! More than 4\,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams\, play in the kids’ construction zone\, and see Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public! \nWho can participate?\nTeam registration is open to local architects\, designers\, engineers\, high school and college students\, and holiday enthusiasts of all kinds\, seeking fame and fortune with their sugary structures. \nCompetition Categories\nThe 2025 Competition Category – Bring your favorite movie moments to life—one gumdrop at a time! This category celebrates iconic films reaching milestone anniversaries in 2025\, transformed into edible cinematic masterpieces. Send a gingerbread DeLorean racing Back to the Future\, stack candy boulders in the Goonies’ treasure caves\, or fill Andy’s room from Toy Story with marzipan toys and frosted building blocks. Think big\, build bold\, and let your favorite flick inspire the sweetest creation yet. Lights\, camera… confection! \nTeams may also compete in one of the other categories: Architectural Icons\, Tallest Standing Structure\, Best Holiday Themed\, Best Non-Holiday themed\, and Best Houston-centric. \nTeam registration for the 2025 event is open to local architecture firms\, design professionals\, students\, and enthusiasts seeking the coveted B.A. Riesner Grand Prize for their edible structure. \nEVENT DAY SCHEDULE:\n8:00am–9:00am  Gingerbread Team Check-in\n9:00am–2:00pm  Gingerbread Team Competition Building\n9:00am–4:00pm  Kids’ Construction Zone\, Scavenger Hunt and Lawn Games\n1:00pm Dance and Move with Young Audiences of Houston\n3:30pm–4:30pm    Gingerbread Team Award Winners Announced \nTEAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN:\nTeam registrations and additional materials must be completed by Friday\, November 21\, 5pm.\nRegister your team here.\nAdditional materials can be purchased here.\nTeam registration details and rules can be found here.\nAdditional materials and tents will open soon. \nVOLUNTEERING\nVolunteer to help with the Gingerbread Build-Off! ArCH needs help with the Kids Construction Zone\, as well as setup/teardown of the event. Email jennifer@aiahouston.org. Educational and civic groups welcome! \n  \nSPONSORS \n \nIcing on the Roof \n \n  \nCandy Cane \n \nEnvironmental Partner
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/the-16th-annual-gingerbread-build-off/
LOCATION:Levy Park\, 3801 Eastside St\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gingerbread Build-Off Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20250915T171254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T045127Z
UID:10000167-1765616400-1765623600@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Montrose Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet outside the Menil Collection Bookstore\, 1520 Sul Ross\, 77006. Street and lot parking available. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer 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. \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/montrose-walking-tour-5/
LOCATION:Menil Collection Bookstore\, 1520 Sul Ross\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20250929T145013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T152429Z
UID:10000181-1765301400-1765306800@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:2025 AIA Houston Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Laurence C. “Larry” Burns Jr.\, FAIA\,\nWe are proud to announce that Laurence C. “Larry” Burns\, Jr. FAIA will be honored with the AIA Houston Award for Career Distinction at our Holiday Party on December 9 at the Museum of Fine Arts. We are currently raising funds to purchase in Larry’s honor an architect designed object for the museum’s permanent design collection. \nGifts can be made online by completing and submitting a donation form by following this LINK to MFAH. \nPlease make your donation on or before November 15 so that we will have time to purchase the item for display at the party. \nThe American Institute of Architects\, Houston Design Collection\nMuseum purchase funded by friends of Larry Burns\, FAIA\, in his honor \nAbout the Honoree \nLarry Burns\, FAIA\, grew up in Illinois in a suburb north of Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in 1974 and a Master of Architecture Degree in 1976.  His fourth year was a memorable experience studying at the U of I program in Versailles\, France and traveling to 18 countries as part of his 10 months in Europe. Larry moved to Houston in June 1976 immediately after graduation due to a job offer from S. I. Morris Associates. After two years he was asked to join KWA which became Kendall/Heaton Associates in August 1978 less than three months after the firm was started.  Larry has been one of the Principal Owners of Kendall/Heaton Associates since 1992. \nLarry has spent the majority of his career collaborating as Architect of Record with some of the best-known architects from around the world on projects in Houston and across the United States.  The first two projects of the seven projects for Hines over the course of his career were 101 California and 580 California in San Francisco with Philip Johnson/John Burgee followed by Norwest Center in Minneapolis\, Society Bank in Cleveland and Owens-Corning World Headquarters in Toledo with Cesar Pelli and Associates and 191 North Wacker in Chicago with KPF.  Larry began working on projects for the Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston in 1993 with the Central Administration Building and Junior School with Carlos Jimenez followed by the Audrey Jones Beck Building with Rafael Moneo which was completed in 2000.  Renovations to MFAH spaces include the first Hirsch Library expansion and Brown Auditorium\, the Islamic Galleries and the recent relocation of the Hirsch Library into the former café space in the Beck Building.  Larry collaborated with Leslie Elkins Architecture on the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor Center at Bayou Bend\, with Lake|Flato on the Blaffer Center for Conservation and most recently on the Glassell School of Art and Nancy and Rich Kinder Building with Steven Holl Architects. \nSimilar notable collaborations followed with Tadao Ando Architect and Associates on the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth\, the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion with SANAA\, Asia Society Texas Center with Yoshio Taniguichi and Associates\, Milstein Hall at Cornell University with Rem Koolhaas/Office for Metropolitan Architecture\, the Kimbell Art Museum Piano Pavilion with Renzo Piano Building Workshop\, the planned Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Expansion with Tado Ando and William T. Cannady Hall for the Rice School of Architecture with Karamuk Kuo. \nLarry also worked on projects in Houston including Poe Elementary School renovation and expansion\, 717 Texas with HOK and 811 Main with Pickard Chilton high rise office buildings\, St. John’s School Flores Hall and Campus Center with Curtis & Windham and Champions Forest Baptist Church and Faithbridge Church. \nLarry is active in his church\, several cultural organizations and in historic preservation\, He and his wife Cindy live in a 97-year-old house designated as a City of Houston Protected Landmark. Larry enjoys reading\, traveling\, visiting art museums and collecting art in his free time.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2025-aia-houston-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Museum Fine Arts Houston – Cullinan Hall\, 1001 Bissonnet\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20250915T172014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T172014Z
UID:10000168-1765011600-1765018800@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Third Ward Bicycle Tour
DESCRIPTION: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). \nReservations are required for this tour as attendance is limited. \nAttendees need to bring their own bicycle. We encourage everyone to wear a helmet. \nTour meets in the Houston Community College’s San Jacinto Memorial Green courtyard right across from the intersection of Caroline St. and Holman St.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/third-ward-bicycle-tour-2/
LOCATION:HCC’s San Jacinto Memorial Green\, 1300 Holman\, Houston\, Texas\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20250930T204939Z
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SUMMARY:WiA End of Year Celebration + Scholarship Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the WiA End of Year Celebration + Scholarship Reception on December 4\, at 5:30pm. \nFree & Open to Everyone \n  \nAIA Houston Women in Architecture is excited to announce the second year of our annual scholarship opportunities! These awards are funded through the generous support of our Education and Outreach programs as well as our tax-deductible WiA Professional Development Fund. \nThis 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. \nCLICK HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \nGOLD Sponsor \n \n  \nSILVER Sponsor
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/wia-end-of-year-celebration-scholarship-reception/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251031T191652Z
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SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE).\n9:45am Check-in and Coffee \n10:00-11:00am\nDesigning for Excellence: The Credit Human Headquarters – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Catherine Callaway\, AIA\, Kirksey Architects \n11:15-12:30pm\nGlass Production\, Processing & Performance – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Michelle Estes\, Vitro Architectural Glass \n12:30-1:00pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n1:00-2:00pm\nFrom Cradle to Certification: Mastering Embodied Carbon in LEEDv5 – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Tim Murray\, AIA LEED Fellow w/Page\, now Stantec & Jenni Huynh\, LEED AP BD+C w/JLL \n2:15-3:15pm\nData not Dogma – Residential ERVs and Balanced Ventilation in Hot Humid Climates – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Ken Nelson\, Ventilation\, Panasonic Eco Systems\, North America \n  \n  \nTotal AIA Learning Units: 4.0 AIA HSW \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes lunch only.\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  \nMission of the COTE Committee:  \nThe Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to advance\, disseminate\, and advocate—to the profession\, the building industry\, the academy\, and the public—design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment. \nThe committee reflects the profession’s commitment to providing healthy and safe environments for people and is dedicated to preserving the earth’s capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. The committee’s mission is to lead and coordinate the profession’s involvement in environmental and energy-related issues and to promote the role of the architect as a leader in preserving and protecting the planet and its living systems. \n\n  \n\nOnline registration will close Sunday\, November 30 \nOnsite registration is available (lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-5/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251103T210929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T181636Z
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SUMMARY:CityCentre 6 - New Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professional Committee invites you to tour the new\, 19-story\, 320\,000-sf\, Class-A office tower in CityCentre\, part of the mixed-use complex by Midway in West Houston -retail and dining on the ground floor and a 370\,000-sf garage.  \nThis is a hard hat tour and PPE is required. Please bring your own if available. We will have some PPE available for those that don’t have access to PPE. \nRegistration is required. Free to AIA members. \nDesigner – Munoz+Albin  \nExecutive Architect – Kirksey Architecture
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/citycentre-6-new-building-tour/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251027T031213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T210105Z
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SUMMARY:Innovators in Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open and insightful forum celebrating the voices of Latino and Latina architects who have shaped—and continue to shape—Houston’s built environment. This session\, part of the TertuLiAs series\, brings together more than ten distinguished professionals whose work spans decades of influence\, innovation\, and cultural expression in architecture and design. \nInnovators in Discussion looks to the past to pave the way for Houston’s future. Through compelling stories and meaningful dialogue\, panelists will reflect on their personal journeys\, the cultural heritage that informs their work\, and the evolving role of Latino professionals in the architectural landscape. \nPanelists:\nFernando Brave\, FAIA\nArt Chavez\, AIA\nRomulo Tim Cisneros\, AIA\nBenito Guerrier\, AIA\nCarlos Jiménez\nRafael Longoria\, AIA\nCamilo Parra\, AIA\nRoger Soto\, AIA\nLorie Westrick\, AIA \nmoderated by\nStephen Fox \nThis session is organized by the LiA Exhibition Committee and the LiA Outreach Committee of the AIA Houston Chapter’s Latinos in Architecture (LiA). It is part of the 2025 Nuestro Ambiente exhibition\, which honors trailblazers in our community and fosters a shared sense of belonging through architecture.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/innovators-in-discussion/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215227
CREATED:20251104T221533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T223741Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch the Change at POST HTX
DESCRIPTION:Join Kids+Architecture for a fun filled sketching workshop at the POST HTX \, one of Houston’s award-winning entertainment center. \nPost HTX is an adaptive reuse project that transformed the historic Barbara Jordan United States Post (USPS) Office in downtown Houston into a cultural and commercial complex. The solid fortress-like structure of the USPS office\, originally designed by Wilson\, Morris\, Crain & Anderson\, the architects of Astrodome\, had immense potential\, but its industrial character posed challenges for repurposing. OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture) and Powers Brown Architecture designed the redevelopment with sensitive modifications. The new design introduced atriums with three unique monumental staircases\, massive skylights which uses materials that once originated in a NASA lab\, and the largest rooftop park in the United States. POST HTX also includes a food hall\, restaurants\, coworking spaces and offices. \nThe workshop will begin with an architect-led tour by Jeanette Shaw\, AIA\, Powers Brown Architect\, before breaking up into small groups with architects to hone your sketching skills using watercolor pencils. \nAdditional information about the class: \n\nThis is an indoor and outdoor workshop\, please dress appropriately for the weather.\nStudents will work in small groups with architects to learn and develop their sketching techniques.\nA sketch book\, watercolor pencils\, bottle of water and a snack will be provided for registered students. Adults are welcome to participate and parents are welcome to stay to pick up when the workshop concludes.\nGeared towards ages 7-12.\nParking options at POST are $5 per hour after the first 20 minutes\, which are free.\n\nPlease plan to arrive early to allow time to park and check in. Class will conclude at noon.. \nSketch the Change at POST HTX is sponsored by \n \n  \nPost HTX Design Team\nClient: Lovett Commercial\nLead Designer: OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture)\nExecutive Architect: Power Brown Architect\nStructural Engineer: IMEG Corp\nContractor: Harvey Builders\nExecutive Architect – Food Hall: LUCID\nMEP: DBR Engineering Consultants\nLandscape Architect: Hoerr Schaudt\nLighting: DotDash\nHistoric Advisor: MacRostie\nIdentity and Signage: MTWTF with Formation\nArchitecture Renderings: Luxigon \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/sketch-the-change-at-post-htx/
LOCATION:POST HTX\, 401 Franklin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77201
CATEGORIES:Kids and Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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