CKLDP Class of 2025
AIA Houston is honored to present chapter’s 2024 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP). This year’s submissions demonstrated the highest degree of merit, professionalism and achievement, making the selection process extremely challenging. We congratulate the members of the class on their admission to the program and wish them success in their careers!
Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program

Overview: Beginning in 2013, the AIA|DC chapter undertook an initiative to develop a program which would train and nurture the next generation of leaders. With the success of the previous program years, the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program looks to secure a promising new faction of scholars in 2024-2025. The year-long program consists of nine […]
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, presented by 811, 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, […]
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 […]