LGBTQIA+ Alliance
STATEMEMT OF PURPOSE AIA Houston’s LGBTQIA+ Alliance aims to provide a safe space for members of the architecture community to gather and be our authentic selves. This committee focuses on supporting the health, safety, and wellness of the LGBTQIA+ family by advocating for diversity and inclusion within our profession and by educating firms on how […]
The Martinez Study Abroad Scholarship
Intent of ScholarshipThe Martinez Study Abroad Scholarship offers emerging scholars an opportunity through financial assistance to study abroad within an accredited architectural program. This scholarship is established to broaden the accessibility to applicants to study architecture through a diverse lens and intended for recipients to contemplate a broader perspective of architecture. Recipients are encouraged to […]
Collegiate Scholarship and Mentorship Program 2025-2026
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 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 […]
International Architect’s Route to Licensure in the United States
The Latinos in Architecture committee is supporting and providing tools for foreign architects educated abroad to understand, navigate, and meet all the requirements for Architecture Licensure in Texas to help them enable the full potential of their talent and skills. Resources NCARB Contacts LiA Licensing Mentorship Subcommittee Contacts
A Chat with Professionals
A Chat with Professionals is a series of short presentations that showcases various professionals discussing their career/technical path, through the lens of a Latino professional. The presenter will discuss their passion for their respective profession and the hurdles/endeavors they had to endure to achieve their goals. The program will serve as a platform for middle/high […]
tertuLiAs
A conversation with Latino Managing Principals of Small FirmsWednesday, August 8, 6:30pmGSMARegister Here Join the Latinos in Architecture (LiA) Committee for a series of intimate conversations with leadership from firms of different sizes about workplace culture, efforts to place historically underrepresented individuals in leadership positions, and supporting a diverse pipeline from high school to college […]
Latinos in Architecture Committee
The AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture committee brings awareness of Latino culture through architecture, art, cuisine, music, and language. To inform the architectural community and provide a resource for professional development opportunities. At the same time assisting our local community with: The Latinos in Architecture Committee meets at 6pm on the first Tuesday of the […]
Kids & Architecture Committee
AIA Houston offers a variety of educational outreach programs. If you are interested in any of the programs below, please contact us at 713-520-0155 or jennifer@aiahouston.org. Career Day SpeakersAIA Houston architects are available to come to your school to give a presentation about architecture and talk with your students about careers and the educational paths availble […]
Stated Priorities/Progress Update (May 2023)
Initiate candid conversations to begin to heal the deeply afflicted wounds compounded over generations. Integrate justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity training and education for AIAH and ArCH leaders. Re-evaluate, build and support a pipeline of diverse leadership in AIAH and ArCH for the advancement of the profession and city. Conduct an internal audit of the […]
Justice, Equity : Diversity and Inclusivity Committee
Each of us have been shaken to our core by the events surrounding the racially motivated murder of George Floyd, a Houstonian who grew up in Third Ward, played football and basketball at Yates High School, and whose last breaths — taken in 8 minutes and 46 seconds — have changed our country. His name […]