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 […]
Silent Auction Bidding Instructions
Place your bid in the 2024 Houston Design Gala Silent Auction! HANDBID INSTRUCTIONS The 2024 Houston Design Gala Silent Auction will be using HANDBID, a mobile silent auction platform that allows you to bid from your smartphone or desktop computer. Instructions for downloading and using the app are listed below. STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE HANDBID […]
Houston’s Design Gala Committee
Proceeds from the Gala benefit the programs of the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH). ABOUT ArCH:ArCH: Architecture Center Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that cultivates public appreciation for architecture and its effect on the human experience through design-focused programming. ArCH offers architectural tours, K-12 educational programs, community events, lectures, and exhibitions. The programs address a wide […]
Historic Resources
Maps Newspapers Audio & Video Photographs Multiple Media Local, State and Federal Historic Preservation Programs & Tax Incentives Houston Harris County Texas United States Design Standards and Technical Recommendations Preservation and History Organizations Houston Texas National
Oral History Project
The Oral History Project is the result of a partnership between the William R. Jenkins Architecture and Art Library at the University of Houston and the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. It includes the oral histories of people who strongly impacted the built environment in the Houston Area. Architects, developers, scholars and […]
Wood Window Workshop
WOOD WINDOW WORKSHOP – Save Your Wood Windows! Workshop Summary:Learn how to un-stick, repair, and appreciate your historic wood windows– all while increasing their energy efficiency! This workshop will include demonstration of all aspects of the wood window restoration process so that a homeowner can leave armed with the knowledge of how to care for […]
Spring Series
“Preservation On-Site with the HRC”For 2023, the Historic Resources Committee will be bringing you TO the places being preserved in Houston as a followup to last year’s varied perspectives on HOW Preservation is being practiced in our city. At each tour / site visit we will explore a specific issue related to Historic Preservation and […]
Historic Resources Committee
MissionThe objective of the AIA Houston Historic Resources Committee (HRC) is to identify, understand, and assist in the preservation of the architectural heritage of the greater Houston area. The committee is engaged in promoting the role of historic architecture within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and […]
2017 Winners
Grand Prix de Show Nightmare Before ChristmasJackson & Ryan Architects 1st Runner-Up, Most Creative Interpretation of Materials and Public FavoriteGingerassic ParkGinger & the Snaps – Thomas Printworks 2nd Runner-UpMarriott MarquisHuitt-Zollars High School ChallengeChristmas VillageGalena Park High School Culinary Arts Club Tallest Standing & Architectural IconBank of AmericaWorkplace Solutions Best Houston-CentricMinute Maid ParkGoree Architects Best Holiday ThemedWhovilleEnergy Architecture Best […]
2018 Winners
Grand Prix de ShowRudolph the Red Nosed ReindeerPDG Architects 1st Runner Up and Public FavoriteWinne the PoohGinger and the Snaps 2nd Runner UpHaunted HouseCorgan High School Challenge AwardHouston City HallThe Woodlands High School Best Architectural IconPark GüellReagan Andre Architects Best Houston-CentricMiller TheaterDewberry Best Holiday ThemedRockefeller CenterVLK Architects Best Non-Holiday ThemedCandy LandPowers Brown Architecture Most Creative […]