Building Enclosure Council
About BEC Houston BEC Houston is a committee of AIA Houston co-operating with BETEC, the National Institute of Building Sciences and The American Institute of Architects. We are an interdisciplinary forum where architects, engineers (structural, mechanical, etc.), consultants, manufacturers, contractors, developers, owners, facility managers, educators and other interested individuals can meet. The intent is to […]
ArCH Tours Committee
Neighborhood walking tours explore the architecture, design and history of Houston’s urban landscape. Each two hour tour is led by an enthusiastic ArCH trained docent. Tours take place Saturday mornings at 9 AM, October through May. Detailed descriptions of each tour are linked through the menu at the base of the banner image on this […]
Sandcastle Competition Committee
ABOUT THE 2025 EVENT The American Institute of Architects and La Izquierda Fest partner to enrich the annual AIA Sandcastle Competition with music, vendors, and family-friendly activities at East Beach. Competing teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Gold Bucket Award. Firms begin months in advance generating ideas, developing designs, and […]
AIA/AGC
For the past 50 years, the AIA/AGC Joint Committee has provided a forum for the Design and Construction community to discuss pertinent issues related to the construction industry. The Committee’s goal is to promote cooperation among all the participants and to develop tools that support a collaborative process. One tool developed by this Committee is […]
Advocacy and Permitting Committee
AIA Houston’s Advocacy Committee and Permitting Taskforce actively work to help promote the voice of over 2,000 local architects. By coming together we accomplish in our practices and our region that which no single architect can do alone. We are Architects in Action. This committee focuses on local advocacy including code adoption, permitting, and all […]
Interior Architecture Committee
The Interior Architecture Committee advocates for the advancement of the practice of Interior Architecture and Interior Design within the Architectural community, the education community, and the public at large.
2025 Galveston Sandcastle Festival Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 38th AIA Sandcastle Competition, presented by 811 Call or Click Before You Dig!
2024 Galveston Sandcastle Festival Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 37th AIA Sandcastle Competition! GOLD BUCKET (1st Place)Architect Insane AsylumZiegler Cooper + Paradigm ConstructionCategory: Traditional Castle BRONZE SHOVEL (3rd Place)Dexter’s ConservatoryKirksey + Tellepsen + MGCCategory: Kidtastsic: Saturday Morning Cartoons Best Small TeamTADAO ANDUSAGAGE ArchitectureCategory: Mythology Best Team T-ShirtSticking With TraditionGensler/HarveyCategory: Traditional Castle Best Team SignageMad Garden Par-TeaPGAL/Manhattan ConstructionCategory: Nature/Floral/Botanicals […]
Volunteer
Volunteer with Us at the Galveston Sandcastle Festival! Date: September 13Location: East Beach, Galveston, TXTime: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm Join one of the most exciting and creative beach events of the year — the Galveston Sandcastle Festival! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this unforgettable day a success. Volunteer Roles Include: Why Volunteer? ✅ Be part of an […]
Teams: Frequently Asked Questions
The 2024 Official Competition Rules can be downloaded here. RAIN / INCLEMENT WEATHERThe Sandcastle event will proceed rain or shine. We are always concerned for the health and safety of our participants and guests, therefore only in the event of a natural disaster would the event be canceled. If there are any changes, we will update […]