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SUMMARY:Nuestro Ambiente at a Crossroad
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning journalist Linda Lorelle and a panel of experts\, Cesar Espinosa (FIEL)\, Charles Foster (Foster LLP)\, Stan Marek (MAREK)\, and Emiliano Valencia (ABIC)\, for an insightful conversation about the vital role undocumented laborers have played in America’s construction workforce\, the real human and economic costs of the current immigration system\, and proposed policy solutions to provide legal status for foreign workers to meet nation’s growing workforce needs. \nPanlists: \nCesar Espinosa\nCesar Espinosa is co-founder and current Executive Director of the largest immigrant-led civil rights organization in Texas named FIEL (Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha – Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight). \nFIEL is immigrant-led organization that seeks to empower the immigrant community in Houston\, the State of Texas and The United States. Mr. Espinosa has served and is currently serving on a variety of boards at the local\, state and national level. \nHe has also always worked on a variety of issues including\, race relations\, police reform and a variety of issues uplifting many communities. Mr. Espinosa is an advocate for immigrants’ rights\, students’ rights and human rights. \nCharles Foster\nCharles C. Foster is the Chairman of Foster LLP and is based in the Houston office. \nCharles has dedicated much of his career to the improvement of his community. He served as senior immigration policy advisor to President George W. Bush in the 2000 and 2004 Presidential campaigns and as an immigration policy advisor to Barack Obama in the 2008 campaign. He is the founding Chairman of the Immigration & Nationality Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has previously served as Chairman of the Governor’s Task Force on Immigration\, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and World Trade Division\, the American Bar Association’s Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law\, and the State Bar of Texas Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality and is past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)\, the Houston Forum and the Houston Club and Board member of Ripley / Baker. \nStan Marek\nStan Marek\, CEO of MAREK\, one of the largest interior contractors in the Southwest. Stan has been focused on workforce development\, sustainability and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  He is the co-founder of Texans For Sensible Immigration Policy and a member of the Greater Houston Partnership’s task force\, Americans For Immigration Reform. \nEmiliano Valencia\nEmiliano Valencia is the Texas deputy director for the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC). ABIC is a bipartisan coalition of over 1\,800 employers and CEOs from across the country to provide a strong and unified voice seeking lasting immigration solutions. ABIC employers include agriculture\, manufacturing\, healthcare\, hospitality\, technology\, and construction. \n  \nImage: Yo Creo by Real 333 (Eliud Zavala). Located in the Second Ward on the former Talento Bilingue de Houston building. Courtesy of Luis Ayala. \n\nNuestro Ambiente at a Crossroads is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston\, on view through January 30 at Architecture Center Houston. \nExhibition and Programming Sponsors\nMarek; Martinez Architects; Gage Architecture; RDLR Architects; Regional Hispanic Contractors Association InfraTECH; DBR; Kirksey Architecture; Daniel Ortiz\, AIA; Wilson and Catherine Maxey.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/nuestro-ambiente-at-a-crossroad/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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SUMMARY:CTBUH Texas Presents: Houston Industry Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Texas chapter for an evening of networking\, insight and conversation exploring the intersection of urban density and sustainable placemaking. This in-person gathering brings together professionals from architecture\, engineering\, development\, planning and related industries. \nAttendees may request AIA/CEU credit for this event. \nAttendance is free with RSVP. Register here. \n\nSpeakers\nBrandon Hendricks\nDevelopment Manager\, Skanska USA Commercial Development\nBrandon Hendricks serves as a Development Manager for the Skanska USA Commercial Development’s Houston office. Brandon oversees the development and operations of 1550 on the Green\, a 380\,000 SF Class A office building in downtown Houston\, which delivered in early 2024.  Brandon is responsible for the day-to-day management of the building and plays a key role in the project lease-up and ongoing management.  He began his professional career working as an architect focused on complex mixed-use projects. He worked for over a decade as an architect and manager on award-winning architectural projects prior to transitioning to commercial development. \nJenna Dezinski\nAssociate and Senior Architect\, Bjarke Ingels Group – New York\nJenna Dezinski is an Associate and Senior Architect at Bjarke Ingels Group in New York City where she has overseen the design and delivery of projects at varying scales across North America including the Norton Rose Fulbright Tower in Houston\, the King Toronto Residences\, Beatty Street Pavilion in Vancouver\, NASA Olympus\, CODEX Residential Collection by ICON\, and the Claremont McKenna College Roberts Campus Sports Bowl. She has been a collaborator with John Paul Rysavy in the architectural design practice Letter J (formerly And-Either-Or)\, is founder of the jewelry studio Janika\, and worked previously with Christof Finio\, Will Bruder\, Studio Ma\, DeBartolo Architects\, and alterstudio\, where she oversaw the design of distinctive residential projects. \nWhat to expect:\n\n\nWelcome remarks by CTBUH Global Development Director Jen Hall and an introduction of the CTBUH Texas chapter.\n\n\nIndustry networking opportunity — connect with peers\, share ideas\, build relationships.\n\n\nA panel discussion on Urban Density and Sustainable Placemaking — hear expert perspectives on how cities are evolving\, what it means for tall buildings\, and how sustainable strategies can shape vibrant\, dense urban environments.\n\n\nRefreshments and light bites will be served.\n\n\nWhy attend:\nThis is the ideal chance to meet fellow professionals and thought-leaders in Houston’s built environment. Engage in meaningful dialogue about how vertical urbanism contributes to sustainable\, livable cities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there — come ready to connect\, converse and be inspired by new ideas for the future of our urban landscapes. RSVP required. Secure your spot via event registration.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ctbuh-texas-presents-houston-industry-networking-event/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Technical Institute - Houston Campus Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:AIA Houston Emerging Professionals Committee invites you to an exclusive tour of Lincoln Technical Institute’s new Houston campus at in East Downtown. This nearly 100\,000 SF adaptive reuse project transforms a 1970s-era building into a vibrant center for hands-on training in automotive\, welding\, HVAC\, and electrical trades—addressing the growing need for skilled labor. Designed by Herbst-Musciano\, the project breathes new life into a historic structure while strengthening the surrounding community. The tour will be led by Herbst-Musciano and Lincoln Tech representatives\, with lite bites provided. \nParking Available at South Parking (Enter through Munger or Ernestine Street) \nCE Credit: 1LU \nProject Team: \nLincoln Technical Institute – Client \n \nHerbst-Musciano – Architect \n \nCushman & Wakefield – Project Developer \n \nO’Donnell Snider- Contractor \n \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/lincoln-technical-institute-houston-campus-building-tour/
LOCATION:Lincoln Technical Institute – Houston Campus\, 2000 S. Lockwood Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77023
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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SUMMARY:Architectural Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join architecture photographers Mariella and Luis Ayala\, AIA for this weekend workshop exploring the art and craft of capturing the built environment.  Mariella and Luis are sought out by architects across the state for their gift at showing a building in its best possible light. Their work is praised for bringing projects to life in a brilliant way\, and for capturing the emotional qualities — the story\, spirit\, and soul — of the spaces they help to document. Their work has been published in numerous magazines and books and recently bestowed with the Texas Society of Architects Honors Award for photography. Visit their website at ayalavargas.com \nThey are offering a weekend photographic workshop starting Friday\, November 14 extending through Sunday\, November 16. The workshop will be a hands-on experience of photographing buildings and processing images digitally. This will be achieved with the use of “consumer” cameras and computers commonly owned by the non-professional photographer. A basic understanding of how to manually operate a camera is expected. Mariella and Luis will work one-on-one with participants photographing buildings and processing these images later. \n  \n\n\nItinerary\n\n\n\n\nThis itinerary is subject to change due to weather\, local conditions\, and other factors. \n\n\nFriday\, November 14: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (ArCH Center) \nSaturday\, November 15: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM \n\nLocation includes residential restoration project Old Sixth Ward & MFAH (Interior & Exterior at dusk)\n\nSunday\, November 16: 8:00 AM – noon (ArCH Center) \n  \nAIA Credit: 12 AIA LU \n  \n\nGet individualized attention in this small group format; workshop is limited to 14 participants.\nLearn post-processing techniques for architecture\nGear needed: SLR Camera\, interchangeable lens and tripod\nIncluded: entry fee to MFAH\, Saturday lunch and Sunday pastries/fruit/coffee\nAdvanced registration required.  Onsite registration is not available.\nCancellation Policy: A minimum of 7 days’ (Nov. 7) notice is required to receive a full refund\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/architectural-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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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. \n  \nThis event is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/rice-university-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Lovett Hall\, 6100 Main\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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