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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Design Connections
DESCRIPTION:Design Connections | “Wired to Belong” The Science and Practice of Connection at Work\nIn an era where work can happen from anywhere and AI can deliver information instantly\, human connection remains one of the most important drivers of professional success. Research shows that our brains are wired for social interaction\, and the relationships we build through face-to-face conversations\, mentorship\, collaboration\, and networking often shape our careers as much as our technical skills. Learn from organizational leaders and design industry professionals why being present—in the office\, at industry events\, and within professional communities—creates opportunities that technology alone cannot. For team leaders and the next generation of leaders\, the discussion will highlight how showing up\, building relationships\, and expanding your network can accelerate growth\, strengthen culture\, and create lasting career advantages in the future the design industry. \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nStreet parking availabe.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/designconnections/
LOCATION:2910 McKinney\, 2910 McKinney St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Africatown: Monument and Wound
DESCRIPTION:“Africatown: Monument and Wound — Student Proposals for Remembrance and Repair\,” would present a curated exhibition and short public talk based on student work from my senior Interior Architecture capstone studio at the University of Houston. The session begins from the premise that Africatown is both a monument to survival and an ongoing site of rupture\, where design must engage memory not as a completed narrative\, but as an active condition. Founded by survivors of the Clotilda\, the last known slave ship to reach American shores\, Africatown carries a history shaped by an illegal voyage\, deliberate erasure\, oral tradition\, and ongoing environmental and industrial pressures. The studio\, Africatown: Remembrance and Repair\, asks students to design a floating interpretive installation that responds to this layered history and contemporary context. For HXD\, the session would combine a brief introductory talk with a guided walkthrough of student drawings\, models\, and visual research. Students would participate as presenters\, contributing to a broader conversation about memory\, repair\, environmental justice\, and interior architecture. \nLight bites and beverages will be provided. \nPresenter: \nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez\nAssociate Professor\nUniversity of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\nInterior Architecture \n\n\n\n\nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez is an architect\, educator\, and Associate Professor at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\, where she directs the Interior Architecture program. A licensed architect in Texas\, her teaching and research focus on adaptive reuse\, cultural memory\, material practice\, and the role of interior architecture in addressing social and environmental conditions.\n\nShe served as an architectural collaborator with artist Rick Lowe in the development of Project Row Houses\, a landmark community-based art and architecture initiative in Houston’s Third Ward. Her current research project\, The Hair Salon: Black Hair as Architecture\, examines Black hair practices as systems of pattern\, structure\, environmental intelligence\, and spatial knowledge\, and has received support from the Graham Foundation.\n\nAt UH\, she teaches studios that ask students to engage history\, place\, and repair through rigorous design proposals.\n\nParking: Guests may park in the Elgin Street Garage\, 4224 Elgin Street\, Houston\, TX 77204. Paid visitor parking is available in the garage. The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design is located nearby at 4200 Elgin Street.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/africatown/
LOCATION:Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design\, 4200 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77204
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: The Power of Brain Health in Workplace Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:In an era where productivity\, innovation\, and resilience are the keys to success\, the state of our brains\, our cognitive function\, mental clarity\, and emotional well-being play a crucial role in how we perform at work. Yet\, in the hustle of deadlines\, meetings\, and constant digital demands\, we often neglect the very organ that drives our success: the brain. What if we told you that small\, science-backed changes in your daily routine could boost your focus\, reduce stress\, and enhance overall job satisfaction? Imagine a workplace where mental fatigue is minimized\, creativity flows naturally\, and employees thrive\, not just survive. This session will dive into a topic that affects every aspect of our professional and personal lives: brain health and workplace wellbeing. Building on the research shared by one of the facilitators at the United Nations European Brain Health Summit\, we’ll explore the neuroscience behind optimal brain health\, practical strategies to enhance cognitive function\, and how organizations can design and foster an environment that supports mental well-being. By the end\, the audience will have actionable insights & sited examples to not only improve their own performance but also contribute to a healthier\, more productive workplace. \nEligible for AIA credit: 1.0 HSW/LU \nSpeaker:\n Julie Gauthier\, IIDA\, RID\, LEED AP\nAssociate Principal\, Workplace\, Houston\nPerkins&Will \nWorkplace Practice Lead at the Houston Studio of Perkins&Will\, Julie embraces beauty and function in all aspects of her role as an interior designer. Every day\, she is driven by conceptualizing client-focused\, functional\, and healthy environments that are built upon communication\, strategic programming\, and a passion for creating spaces that inspire. Julie also pairs her design practice with advisory services\, having championed new initiatives for workplace strategy\, design for wellbeing\, sustainability tracking\, and change management.  \n  \nCatered lunch will be provided. \nParking:\nPlease input the address for 900 Fannin into your GPS and it will take you straight to the parking garage. If you use 1001 McKinney\, you will have trouble locating it. You will pull a parking ticket upon entry and use the same ticket to exit. You may park in any unreserved space on the 5th floor and above. Note that our garage is marked for 1001 McKinney at the entrance. We are not at the McKinney Place parking garage. Thank you\, and we look forward to your visit at the Perkins&Will Houston Studio! Please bring your parking ticket inside with you for validation. Feel free to call the front desk at 713-366-4000 if you need assistance.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/workplacewellbeing/
LOCATION:Perkins&Will\, 1001 McKinney St\, 19th Floor\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Tour of IAH Terminal B
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the Terminal B Transformation at IAH\, a landmark project that is setting a new standard for air travel. Discover how United Airlines and the Houston Airport System are creating an innovative\, sustainable terminal that celebrates the spirit of Houston while delivering a seamless and elevated passenger experience. \nParking: surface lot available; includes validated parking.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/terminalb/
LOCATION:Private: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)\, 15710 JFK Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: BCG Houston LEED Platinum Tour
DESCRIPTION:The tour of the newly certified LEED Platinum BCG Houston office will showcase design and sustainability strategies used to create the new workspace adjacent to Discovery Green. Light bites will be provided as BCG and HOK’s design and sustainability team host the tour and discuss strategies that were used to achieve LEED integration\, including optimization for daylight and views\, energy and water efficiency\, and enhanced waste management. The design team will also walk through the space showcasing how the cohesive material palette tells a story of biophilia\, branding\, and local BCG culture while playing off the views and nature that the building overlooks. \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nStreet parking and parking garage available; validated parking in garage included.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bcgtour/
LOCATION:Private: BCG Houston\, 1550 Lamar St.\, Suite 1200\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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