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 […]
2019 Winners
Grand Prix de Show – Jackson & Ryan ArchitectsInspired by the Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem’s Gru’s house 1st Runner Up and Best Holiday Themed – VLK ArchitectsInspired by the Griswold house in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2nd Runner Up – LUCID + Common Bond BakeryA classic bakery during the holidays Best Gingerbread in Space – PDRA Gingertect […]
2021 Winners
B.A. Riesner Grand Prize“Jurassic Parks and Rec”Goree Architects First Runner-Up“Winter Waterwall”Page Second Runner-Up“Schitt’s Creek Rosewood Motel”IA Interior Architects Best Parks and Rec“The Pit”Inventure Best Houston-Centric“The Orange Show”GSMA Best Holiday Themed“Tiered Nutcracker Cake”Abel Design Group + Mezzacappa Best Non-Holiday Themed“Beach House”Bulfinch Beach Bums Most Creative Interpretation of Materials“Coco”Method Architecture zTallest Standing Structure“Snoopy and Woodstock”VLK Architects Best […]
2022 Winners
B.A. Riesner Grand Prize & Public Favorite Powers Brown Architecture First Runner-UpEnglish + Associates Architects Second Runner-UpElement Architects Best Zoo ThemedGoree Architects Best Houston CentricBurns Engineering Best Houston CentricBurns Engineering Best Non Holiday ThemedIA – Interior Architects Most Creative Use of MaterialsArcadis IBI Group Best Architectural IconJacobs Tallest Standing StructureThe Woodlands High School High School ChallengeKlein […]
2023 Gingerbread Build-Off Winners
B.A. Riesner Grand Prize & Most creative Interpretation of Materials 2024: Year of the DragonACI Consulting Architects First Runner-UpSphinx (used by Santa as a logistics storage facility to reduce travel time to that part of the world)English + Associates Architects Second Runner-UpThe Hobbit HouseArcadis Out of the Park (120 Year of the MLB World Series)Home Run […]
