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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Beyond the Buzz
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Buzz: What Design Week Reveals About the Future of Interior Architecture \nEvery year\, Chicago Design Days and NeoCon introduce hundreds of new furniture products\, materials\, finishes\, and workplace design concepts. But which innovations represent meaningful shifts in interior architecture—and which are simply this year’s aesthetic trends? This session examines key observations from Chicago Design Week through three lenses: ephemeral trends\, enduring shifts\, and emerging innovations. Participants will explore how circular design principles are reshaping furniture planning and specification\, how neuroinclusive design is influencing occupant well-being\, and how manufacturers are responding to evolving expectations around sustainability\, flexibility\, material transparency\, and human-centered design. Rather than showcasing the latest products\, this course provides architects and designers with a practical framework for evaluating furniture and interior design innovations\, helping them distinguish what’s new from what’s next—and determine which ideas will have lasting impact on the health\, safety\, welfare\, and performance of the built environment. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU|HSW \nAbout the presenters: \n\n \n\n\n\n\nCaryn Ogier\, AIA\, RID\, LEED AP\, PMP  \nKimiko Designs\nDirector of Furniture Planning \nis the Director of Furniture Planning at Kimiko Designs\, where she helps clients align furniture strategy with business goals\, user needs\, and long-term sustainability. With more than 25 years of experience in architecture\, interiors\, and project management\, Caryn specializes in furniture planning\, circular design\,and lifecycle stewardship for workplace and healthcare environments. \nA lifelong learner and self-proclaimed furniture woobie\, Caryn is passionate about translating emerging ideas into practical project outcomes. She has helped shape Kimiko’s circularity movement and brings a unique perspective that connects design\, project management\, and implementation\, helping owners\, architects\, and designers turn good ideas into spaces that perform better over time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNecia E. Bonner\, RID\, NCIDQ\, IIDA\, CHID\, CDF\, LEED AP\nPerkins&Will\nPrincipal and Director of Health & Science Interiors \nNecia Bonner is a Principal and the Director of Health & Science Interiors for Perkins&Will’s Houston studio\, where she leads interior design strategy for some of the most complex healthcare\, research\, and science environments in the country. With more than 25 years of experience dedicated exclusively to high-performance interiors\, she has worked across a broad spectrum of specialized facilities\, including academic medical centers\, community hospitals\, behavioral health facilities\, public health agencies\, private clinics\, research laboratories\, vivaria\, and corporate science campuses. \nA Certified Healthcare Interior Designer and Certified Design Futurist\, Necia is recognized for her expertise in translating complex clinical\, operational\, and regulatory requirements into innovative environments that support the future of healthcare delivery and scientific discovery. She is a respected leader within the design profession and a frequent advocate for advancing healthcare and science environments through design leadership\, education\, and professional service. Necia has served in numerous leadership roles with IIDA\, the AIA Committee on Architecture for Health\, the Texas Association for Interior Designers\, and currently serves on the board of Texas Women in Healthcare. \n\n\n\n\n\nCatered lunch will be provided.\nStreet parking and surface lot parking available around the Architecture Center.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/beyondthebuzz/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T153000
DTSTAMP:20260728T150001Z
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SUMMARY:Participatory Environments with Alexis Sablone
DESCRIPTION:What can skateboarding teach us about architecture and public space? \nJoin professional skateboarder\, Olympian\, architect\, designer\, and multidisciplinary artist Alexis Sablone for a fascinating conversation on how movement shapes the way we read\, use\, and reinterpret public space. One of the most influential figures in contemporary skateboarding\, Sablone has built a career that bridges elite athletic performance\, architecture\, and public art—bringing a unique perspective to how cities can encourage creativity\, play\, and connection. \nOn Saturday\, August 1\, Sablone will discuss how the creative appropriation of urban environments can inspire more inclusive\, playful\, and dynamic cities. \nSablone holds a BA from Barnard College\, Columbia University\, and a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, where they were both the Ida C. Green Fellow and recipient of the Imre Halasz Thesis Prize. Their work bridges architecture and skateboarding through the design of hybrid playscapes and large-scale interactive sculptures\, investigating how public spaces can foster creativity\, participation\, and community. Skateboarding\, they argue\, offers designers a compelling model for understanding how shared public spaces can become beloved destinations for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels. \nCurrently a fellow at the University of Chicago’s Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry\, where Sablone co-taught a course on the intersections of skateboarding culture\, performance\, and urban space\, Sablone brings a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective to the future of public design\, inviting audiences to rethink how cities can encourage movement\, play\, and connection. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston through September 26. \nEvent is free and open to the community. \nImage credit: Alexis Sablone Bobing the Ramp at the Guggenheim (2023). Image courtesy of Alexis Sablone. \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/participatory-environments-with-alexis-sablone/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T134806Z
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SUMMARY:Design the Ride: A skatepark design workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all creative thinkers! Get ready for an action-packed morning with the National Organization of Minority Architects\, Houston\, and Architecture Center of Houston\, where design and skateboarding will collide. \nWhat makes a skatepark unforgettable? Is it the bowls\, a challenging stair set\, a perfect handrail\, or a quarter pipe that keeps riders coming back? In this hands-on workshop\, students will explore how skateparks are designed to challenge\, inspire\, and bring communities together. \nStudents will work in groups to sketch\, design\, and build elements for a new community skatepark. At the end of the workshop\, students will be able to share their designs and receive feedback from architects and use mini skateboards to experience their parks. \nImmersed in the current exhibition at the Architecture Center of Houston\, Kinetics of Urban Movement\, students will be able to draw inspiration from the photographs\, 3D-printed models\, and skate park sculptures on display. Shane Yee\, Rodrigo Gallardo\, and Bobby King with Skate Ecosystems will share their experiences designing and riding skateparks. \nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nStudents will work in teams of 5-6 students.\n Each team member will select a different element to add to the skatepark.\nStudents will draw\, build\, and sculpt their skatepark elements.\nTeams will present their designs to the group\, explaining features and design choices.\nArchitects & designers will be on hand to guide participants\, answer questions\, and share experiences.\n\nThis interactive event is perfect for students aged 7-12 who are excited to explore the world of architecture and unleash their creativity. Through fun activities and teamwork\, participants will learn how to design while developing essential skills in problem-solving\, collaboration\, and skateboarding culture. Whether you’re already a skater or interested in designing and building\, this is your chance to shape the future of Houston’s skate scene—one ramp\, rail\, and bowl at a time. \nDesign the Ride: A skatepark design workshop is part of the arcHERtecture workshop series\, which encourages girls to explore careers in architecture.  \nThis program is in conjunction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26. \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/archertect-building-a-treehouse-sculpting-a-garden/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Kids and Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T204859Z
CREATED:20260617T164359Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Ropes: Syncing Skills and Strategy
DESCRIPTION:AIA Houston Emerging Professionals and Women in Architecture committees are partnering for an exciting mentorship event for young professionals in the AEC community. Join us for a panel with speakers from the industry with insight into early career experience and guidance on designing career paths. \n  \n2026 – Navigating the Ropes: Syncing Skills and Strategy \nAs you build your career in architecture\, you’ll pick up skills\, shift roles\, and pursue credentials; slowly shaping the kind of professional you want to be. But growth takes more than technical expertise. It’s developed over time\, through trial\, feedback\, and the occasional wrong turn; it takes intention. \nThis panel explores how to build that skill set on purpose. Through personal experience and practical advice\, panelists will share how they defined their goals\, advocated for themselves\, and grew from where they started to where they are now. \nWhether you’re weighing your next role or setting up your career\, this session offers practical insight for growing both personally and professionally. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nPanelists: \n\nMichael Gonzales\, AIA – Protolab\nCatherine Callaway\, AIA\, LFA\, LEED AP – Kirksey Architecture\nEmily Winters\, AIA\, LEED GA – DLR Group\nJohn Clegg\, AIA – Stantec\n\nModerator: \n\nStephanie Pedigo\, AIA\, LEED AP – GSMArchitects\n\nTime: \n\n5:30pm\, Networking\n6:00-7:30 Program\n\nCost: \n\n$10 General Admission\n$5   Student\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/navigating-the-ropes-syncing-skills-and-strategy/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee,Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260713T123246Z
CREATED:20260601T171105Z
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SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education\n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nEnergy Performance with Modern Glazing  – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Channing Wilson\, Sierra Pacific Windows \n10:00-11:00am\nGenerative Interiors: The Future of Architecture and Design – 1.0 AIA LU\nPresented by Erick Calderon\, La Nova Tile \n11:00-Noon\nArchitectural Concrete Finishes for Interiors 2 – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by David Miller\, Dungan Miller Design | Concrete Finishes \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nTexas Accessibility: From CAD to TABS – 1.0 AIA LU & Barrier Free\nPresented by Meghan Simecek\, Texas Accessibility Group \n1:30-2:30pm\nADA Entrance Accessibility- 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Mark LeCrone & Amy Salmeron\, Allegion Services Group\, Greater Houston \n\nTotal AIA Learning Units: 5.0 LUs (3 HSW & 2 LU) Barrier Free included \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch\nParking is not included\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation\nOnline registration will close Friday\, July 10\n\n  \nDay of registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)\n\n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-7/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T195108Z
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SUMMARY:Kinetics of Urban Movement
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition Kinetics of Urban Movement\, opening Thursday\, June 18\, 5:30-7:30pm\, curated by Rodrigo Gallardo\, Bobby King and Shane Yee. \nSkateboarding is not merely a subculture reacting against the built environment\, but a distinct way of perceiving architecture and space. \nThrough their movement\, skateboarders activate qualities already embedded in the built environment: geometry\, material behavior\, slope\, continuity\, friction\, rhythm\, and spatial sequence. Architectural elements often treated as background or residue of a design process (handrails\, parking curbs\, benches) become legible as primary moments. Empty swimming pools and deserted drainage ditches are radically reinhabited- becoming sites of engagement and gathering. \nSeen this way\, skateboarding does not merely occupy architecture differently but unlocks latent physical and spatial capacities that often exist beyond original design intention or prescribed function. \nThe exhibition traces how skateboarding reorders architectural value\, elevating overlooked forms and explaining how these discoveries gave rise to the field of skatepark design. \nRather than asking what architecture was meant to do\, skateboarding asks what architecture makes possible. \nEvent is free and open to the community. \n\nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy\nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/the-kinetics-of-urban-movement/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T151059Z
CREATED:20260512T161216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151059Z
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 AIA Houston Design Awards Presentation to celebrate excellence in architecture by Houston-based firms and projects! \nThe AIA Houston Design Awards program recognizes design excellence in: \n\nArchitecture greater than 50\,000 SF\nArchitecture less than 50\,000 SF\nResidential architecture\nInterior architecture\nRestoration/renovation\nDivine detail\nUrban design\nOn the boards\nConceptual\n\nCriteria to be used by the jury include quality of design\, resolution of the program idea\, sustainable responsibility\, innovation\, thoughtfulness\, and technique. \nLearn about the 2026 jury here.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/dapresentation/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design Awards Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260318T150124Z
CREATED:20260318T145748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T150124Z
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SUMMARY:MGMC 2026 Awards Ceremony & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 MGMC Award Ceremony! \nArchitecture Center Houston and AIA Houston will announce the winners of the 2026 Michael G. Meyers Design and Ideas Scholarship Competition. \nThis year’s MGMC award ceremony will be hosted at Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, TX 77002 on May 7 at 6pm. \nPlease register if you plan to attend the ceremony. The reception is open to the public\, and families are encouraged to attend. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/mgmc-2026-awards-ceremony-reception/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260330T211131Z
CREATED:20260330T203236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211131Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Hype
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Hype: Practical Workplace Shifts in the Age of AI \nJoin Ryan Anderson\, Vice President of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll\, for an engaging conversation on how early Al adoption is reshaping the future of our physical workplaces. Drawing on MillerKnoll’s latest research and insights from leading Al practitioners\, Ryan will explore how Al is influencing team dynamics\, prompting a re-evaluation of established work processes\, and shaping MillerKnoll’s own Al journey. The session will also highlight how workplace design can better support Al adoption and strengthen team health\, offering practical insights for organizations navigating an Al-enabled future. \nAbout\nRyan Anderson\nWith nearly 30 years of experience in the contract furnishings industry\, Ryan is VP of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll. \nHis team focuses on helping organizations create more desirable\, productive\, and healthy work experiences for their people. \nThis event is free. You may RSVP on this site\, or by emailing Jamie Aragones here.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/beyond-the-hype/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T191729Z
CREATED:20260225T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191729Z
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SUMMARY:It Takes A Village
DESCRIPTION:As many parents and caregivers will attest\, “it takes a village” to raise children – and for many aspiring architects\, the same is true when preparing for licensure exams. AIAH Women in Architecture (WiA) committee and HNOMA are joining forces to build a community tailored for parents and caregivers in the industry who are navigating the challenges of licensure preparation. \nWe want to hear from you! \nJoin us for an Open Forum where we’ll discuss your needs\, challenges\, and ideas for the kind of resources and support that would make a real difference. \nPlease RSVP: In-Person Forum – Thursday\, March 26th from 5:30-7:30p \n\nWhether you’re just starting the process or already deep into studying\, your voice is important. Let’s build this village – together.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/it-takes-a-village-3/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260303T160251Z
CREATED:20260221T130543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160251Z
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SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education\n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nFundamentals of Structural Engineering: Insights for Designers and Architects  – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Sarah Briscoe\, PE\, Garver \n10:00-11:00am\nAcetylated Wood in Outdoor Kitchens – 1.0 AIA LU\nPresented by Evan Soltoff\, eggersmann USA \n11:00-Noon\nEnhancing Fire Resistance with Advanced PVC Solutions- 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by AZEK Building Products \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nChoose Your Own Adventure: The Operable Wall Chapter – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Audree Garcia\, TRW Family of Companies \n1:30-2:30pm\nThe Art of Specifying Quartz – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Lauren Battistini\, Cambria \n\n  \nTotal AIA Learning Units: 5.0 (4/HSW and 1/LU) \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch\nParking is not included\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation\nOnline registration will close Friday\, March 20\nOnsite registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)\n\n\n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-6/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260211T213243Z
CREATED:20260211T212925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T213243Z
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SUMMARY:How to Achieve Superior Building Envelope Performance in Rainscreen Wall Design
DESCRIPTION:Join BEC Houston: \n \n  \nAdditional Information: \n5:00pm Check In / Registration \n5:30pm-6:30pm Presentation \nParking is not included \n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITER SPONSOR! 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/how-to-achieve-superior-building-envelope-performance-in-rainscreen-wall-design/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure Council Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260318T174232Z
CREATED:20260302T163022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T174232Z
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SUMMARY:Student Portfolio Review
DESCRIPTION:Join the Interior Architecture Committee for their student portfolio review. \nThis event is an opportunity for interior design and architecture students to learn from design professionals with a range of backgrounds\, experiences\, and career paths. The evening will begin with a panel discussion about life and career after design school\, followed by a one-on-one portfolio review session where students can receive thoughtful feedback from professionals in the field. While not a career fair\, the event is meant to offer encouragement\, constructive input\, and a chance to make meaningful connections. \nGenerously sponsored by:\nPDR Corp.\nMicki Washington\, NOMA\, AIA\, IIDA\, LEED AP\nJames Thomas\, FAIA \n \nSchedule\n5:00 pm – Arrivals and setup\n5:30 pm – Keynote/Panel\n6:30 pm – Portfolio Reviews\n7:30 pm – Wrap up\n8:30 pm – Adjourn \n  \nPanelists and Reviewers \nMegan Ebert\, Moderator \nMegan Ebert is the Director of Interiors at Kendall/Heaton Associates\, where she leads a practice focused on programming\, space planning\, material and furniture selection\, and construction documentation. With 24 years of experience across corporate\, government\, hospitality\, manufacturing\, and renovation projects\, she is known for her collaborative approach\, attention to detail\, and strong problem-solving skills. She is also deeply committed to mentoring young professionals and supporting the next generation of designers. \n  \nAdam Cook\, Panelist \nAdam Cook is a Houston-native who graduated from the University of Houston with degrees in Architecture and Entrepreneurship. After school\, Adam worked for Knoll; he was director of sales and marketing for six Roche Bobois stores\, before opening Shop in 2018. \nShop represents design-forward furniture\, lighting and rug brands for the Houston market. \nShop now has two showrooms (one more contract/commercial-focused\, one more residential-focused) in the Decorative Center Houston. \n  \nMichael Zapeda\, Panelist \nMichael Zepeda is a Design Director and Associate Principal at PBK Architects\, where he leads immersive experience design efforts for K-12 and civic clients. His work integrates technology\, storytelling\, and spatial design to create engaging\, hands-on learning environments. Michael develops interactive exhibits\, digital environments\, and experiential spaces that help architecture become an active tool for discovery\, exploration\, and education. \n  \nIleana Luna\, Panelist \nIleana Luna is an interior designer at PBK Architects and a graduate of the University of Houston\, where she earned a degree in Interior Architecture. She supports the design and development of K-12 interior environments\, bringing creativity\, attention to detail\, and a thoughtful approach to spaces that are both functional and engaging. Her work reflects a strong interest in human-centered design and creating environments that positively impact the people who use them. \n  \n  \n  \nArianne Gonzato\, Panelist \nArianne is a dynamic Interior Designer at Page\, now Stantec. She has over 10 years of experience and a strong foundation in business strategy\, financial management\, and high-level design execution. A proven leader in design innovation and operations\, Arianne blends artistic vision with business acumen to deliver transformative spaces across corporate\, healthcare\, retail\, industrial\, landlord and capital improvement projects. \n  \n  \n  \nMembers of the AIA Houston Interior Architecture Committee will assist with one-on-one portfolio reivews.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/student-portfolio-review-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T234940Z
CREATED:20260129T124816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T234940Z
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SUMMARY:Equity Series Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a group discussion on supporting health at work\, led by Carrie Hirdes\, followed by a session of desk-format meditation and sound healing by local yogi Lesley Monroy \nWomen’s health challenges are often treated as private issues\, limiting transparency\, empathy\, and meaningful support. The 2026 Equity Series brings these experiences to the forefront to highlight how individuals and leaders can reshape workplaces to better reflect the realities of women’s lives. \nThis workshop aims to help participants in grounding their lived experiences within the broader context of workplace wellbeing and equipping attendees with practices that provide relief during times of high-stress. \nPart I \nChaplain Carrie Hirdes (Memorial Hermann Hospital) will lead participants to discuss current hot topics such as burnout\, unconscious biases\, and the responsibilities businesses and leaders have to the health of their employees. In addition\, the group will discuss their individual perspectives and what responsibilities we have to ourselves to maintain personal health and goals. \nPart II \nLesley Monroy will guide participants through one hour of a combination of sound healing and meditation that focuses on personal reflection. This session will be a “desk-format” meditation that provides an avenue to acknowledge anxiety and reduce mental noise in a proactive way. \n\n\n\n\nLESLEY MONROY – Yoga Teacher \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoga has been an integral part of my life for over two decades\, and as I transitioned from practitioner to instructor over the past six years\, I have maintained my commitment as a lifelong student of this discipline. I am grateful to hold three yoga certifications and am eagerly pursuing further education to enhance my ability to serve you better. My approach is centered on fostering deep\, trusting relationships with my students\, providing a safe space where transformation can occur. This trust enables us to explore the physical and emotional benefits of yoga together\, helping each individual feel more connected\, loved\, and grounded. \nOutside of the studio\, my life is joyfully simple\, shared with my husband and three beloved pets. I am an avid camper and an enthusiastic plant caretaker\, with aspirations to explore all of America’s national parks. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes Wednesday\, March 4\, end of day\nA minimum of 3 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.  Registration is transferable.\nSpace is limited\n\n\n\n  \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \nEquity Panel Discussion & Workshop \n                                                                     \nInterested in Sponsorship? \nPlease consider becoming a sponsor of the Equity Series Panel Discussion & Workshop. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Women in Architecture Professional Development Fund. This newly established fund supports WiA’s grant and scholarship initiatives\, championing the advancement of women in the architecture\, design and construction industries of Southeast Texas. Click here for more information.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/workshop/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20251222T111036Z
CREATED:20251222T111036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T111036Z
UID:10000216-1770451200-1770469200@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Health SES Student Design Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Houston AIA’s Committee on Architecture for Health\, hosts an annual professional health and wellness event in Houston focused event in mid-February. The event is known as the Seminar\, Exhibit\, and Social (SES). It is an opportunity for those in the building design and construction industry (focused on health) to get together and discuss trends and the future of design in health architecture. To expand the event and open it to an emergent audience\, we are sponsoring a student design charrette. \nPlease join the student’s for their juried presentations. \nNo RSVP required.  The event is free and open to all. \n  \nClick here to learn more about Health SES sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/health-ses-student-design-presentation/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Architecture for Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260129T155116Z
CREATED:20251202T042537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T155116Z
UID:10000208-1769850000-1769857200@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the city from a vantage point most people don’t see: the waterway that gave Houston life and has been its backbone for 182 years. Architecture Center Houston (ArCH)\, with the cooperation of Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, invite you to a stroll along Buffalo Bayou Parkway for an overview of downtown Houston’s history and architecture from its beginnings in 1836 to the efforts to revitalize the central city today. The tour showcases the innovative bayou reclamation efforts of the City of Houston\, Harris County\, and Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, while topically discussing history and preservation\, contemporary architecture\, the bayou\, and adjacent parkland. \nMeets outside of Architecture Center Houston at 902 Commerce Street.
 \nStreet and parking are available in the area.
Parking fees are not included in registration. \nAIA Credit: 2 LUs \nThis tour is sold out. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/buffalo-bayou-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260122T193450Z
CREATED:20251217T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T193450Z
UID:10000213-1769686200-1769691600@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:BEC Houston Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Bee Street Lofts – A Case Study in Building Envelope Restoration \n \nHear about a building envelope restoration project in an urban setting. This presentation will offer insights and solutions to complex construction issues while overcoming challenges including\, COVID\, full occupancy\, and many site constraints. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nDealing with Existing Site Constraints.\n\n\n\n\nNavigating Logistical Constraints\n\n\n\n\nCreating a Mockup Panel\n\n\n\n\n\nPeeling Back the Onion – Existing Building Envelope Problems and Remediation.\n\n\n\nPresenter –  Paul Kennedy CEO\, Kennedy Richter Construction \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU \n  \nSchedule: \n\n11:30am – Check-in and lunch\nNoon-1:00pm – Presentations\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nPre registration includes box lunch.\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\n\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITER SPONSOR! 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bec-houston-lunch-learn-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure Council Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T130000
DTSTAMP:20251110T035054Z
CREATED:20251106T044703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T035054Z
UID:10000202-1769245200-1769259600@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:2026 MGMC Student Workshop & Competition Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 competition program will be announced at the workshop. \nAn annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem solving and graphic presentation\, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, the Houston Chapter of AIA and local architectural firms and affiliates. \nThe Competition Committee hosts a workshop to help the students learn basic architectural design skills\, understand the competition requirements and meet the client. While students attend the workshop\, teachers and parents are welcome to attend an informational session about the program. \nProjects are due May 1\, 2026 and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony. \nAll Houston area high school students are eligible to participate regardless of class affiliation or age. Students are requested to enter only once per year as either a member of a team or as an individual. Teachers and Counselors are encouraged to promote this scholarship competition. \nUpcoming Events:\n2026 Competition Project Site Tour\nSaturday\, February 7\n10:00 am\nLocation TBA \nInterim Project Review\nSaturday\, March 28\n10am-Noon\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002 \nProjects Due\nFriday\, May 1. Drop off at the Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 7\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2026-mgmc-student-workshop-competition-kick-off/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T163714Z
CREATED:20251205T113112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T163714Z
UID:10000212-1769070600-1769094000@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars.\nHAPPY NEW YEAR AIA & AIA Assoc Members!   \nThis event is complimentary for all AIA or AIA Assoc. Members whose membership is current by January 15\, 2026 \n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nSustainable by Design  – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Roger Tysor\, Behr Paint \n10:00-11:00am\n179D Today and Tomorrow:  The Future of Green Building Tax Incentives – 1.0 AIA LU\nPresented by Jesse Stanley\, KBKG \n11:00-Noon\nGrading Design for Architects – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Gregory Patch\, P.E. \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nAutomated Window Coverings Influence on Well v2 and LEED v4.1 BD+C Equivalents\, Alignments & Tradeoffs- 1.0 AIA HSW & 1 GBCI (Specialty credit – LEED\, WELL\, AP)\nPresented by Andy Rittenhouse\, Somfy \n1:30-3:00pm\nRisk Management with Reality Capture  – 1.5 AIA HSW\nPresented by Boon Bowling\, GPRS \n  \nTotal AIA Learning Units: 5.5 LU (4.5 HSW & 1.0 LU) \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch.\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation. Please cancel your reservation no later than Friday\, January 16th.\nA charge of $60 will be accessed for each no show or late cancellation. (AIA or AIA Assoc. Members Only)\nOnline registration will close Friday\, January 16 @ 5pm\nOnsite registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)\n\n\n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-january-2026/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20251027T194140Z
CREATED:20251027T194140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T194140Z
UID:10000195-1765971000-1765976400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:ADA Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:LU/LA Elevators – A Smart Solution Between a VPL and a Full Commercial Elevator \nPresented by 101 Mobility \n1.0 AIA HSW/LU (Barrier Free) \nThis presentation explores the proper use of LULA elevators in both new builds and renovations\, including ADA and ASME A17.1 considerations\, TAS compliance\, and common pitfalls during design and specification. You’ll also see real-world examples of how LULA elevators can be integrated beautifully \nLocation: Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce \nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm \nAdditional Information: \n\nPre-registered pricing includes lunch\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\n\n\nOnline registration will close Thursday\, December 11@ 5pm\nOnsite registration will be available (lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ada-lunch-learn-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20251120T153223Z
CREATED:20250930T204939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T153223Z
UID:10000182-1764869400-1764876600@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:WiA End of Year Celebration + Scholarship Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the WiA End of Year Celebration + Scholarship Reception on December 4\, at 5:30pm. \nFree & Open to Everyone \n  \nAIA Houston Women in Architecture is excited to announce the second year of our annual scholarship opportunities! These awards are funded through the generous support of our Education and Outreach programs as well as our tax-deductible WiA Professional Development Fund. \nThis newly established fund supports WiA’s grant and scholarship initiatives\, championing the advancement of women in the architecture\, design and construction industries of Southeast Texas. \nCLICK HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \nGOLD Sponsor \n \n  \nSILVER Sponsor
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/wia-end-of-year-celebration-scholarship-reception/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T153000
DTSTAMP:20251201T161418Z
CREATED:20251031T191652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T161418Z
UID:10000198-1764842400-1764862200@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE).\n9:45am Check-in and Coffee \n10:00-11:00am\nDesigning for Excellence: The Credit Human Headquarters – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Catherine Callaway\, AIA\, Kirksey Architects \n11:15-12:30pm\nGlass Production\, Processing & Performance – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Michelle Estes\, Vitro Architectural Glass \n12:30-1:00pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n1:00-2:00pm\nFrom Cradle to Certification: Mastering Embodied Carbon in LEEDv5 – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Tim Murray\, AIA LEED Fellow w/Page\, now Stantec & Jenni Huynh\, LEED AP BD+C w/JLL \n2:15-3:15pm\nData not Dogma – Residential ERVs and Balanced Ventilation in Hot Humid Climates – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Ken Nelson\, Ventilation\, Panasonic Eco Systems\, North America \n  \n  \nTotal AIA Learning Units: 4.0 AIA HSW \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes lunch only.\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\n\n  \nMission of the COTE Committee:  \nThe Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to advance\, disseminate\, and advocate—to the profession\, the building industry\, the academy\, and the public—design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment. \nThe committee reflects the profession’s commitment to providing healthy and safe environments for people and is dedicated to preserving the earth’s capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. The committee’s mission is to lead and coordinate the profession’s involvement in environmental and energy-related issues and to promote the role of the architect as a leader in preserving and protecting the planet and its living systems. \n\n  \n\nOnline registration will close Sunday\, November 30 \nOnsite registration is available (lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-5/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20251202T210105Z
CREATED:20251027T031213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T210105Z
UID:10000194-1764698400-1764705600@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Innovators in Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open and insightful forum celebrating the voices of Latino and Latina architects who have shaped—and continue to shape—Houston’s built environment. This session\, part of the TertuLiAs series\, brings together more than ten distinguished professionals whose work spans decades of influence\, innovation\, and cultural expression in architecture and design. \nInnovators in Discussion looks to the past to pave the way for Houston’s future. Through compelling stories and meaningful dialogue\, panelists will reflect on their personal journeys\, the cultural heritage that informs their work\, and the evolving role of Latino professionals in the architectural landscape. \nPanelists:\nFernando Brave\, FAIA\nArt Chavez\, AIA\nRomulo Tim Cisneros\, AIA\nBenito Guerrier\, AIA\nCarlos Jiménez\nRafael Longoria\, AIA\nCamilo Parra\, AIA\nRoger Soto\, AIA\nLorie Westrick\, AIA \nmoderated by\nStephen Fox \nThis session is organized by the LiA Exhibition Committee and the LiA Outreach Committee of the AIA Houston Chapter’s Latinos in Architecture (LiA). It is part of the 2025 Nuestro Ambiente exhibition\, which honors trailblazers in our community and fosters a shared sense of belonging through architecture.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/innovators-in-discussion/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T151500
DTSTAMP:20251118T153016Z
CREATED:20251002T185545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T153016Z
UID:10000184-1763541000-1763565300@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Historic Resources Committee (HRC). \n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nHistoric Tax Credit Projects: Working with the Buildings <1.0 AIA HSW >\nPresented by Anna Mod\, Amanda Coleman\, & Adrienne Dickerson\, Historic Tax Credits; Ryan \n10:15-11:15am\nPreservation Pedagogy for a Changing World <1.0 AIA LU >\nPresented by Priya Jain\, AIA LEED\, Associate Professor\, Texas A&M University \n11:30am-12:30pm\nPreservation and Sustainability <1.0 AIA HSW >\nPresented by David C. Bucek\, FAIA\, Stern and Bucek Architects \n12:30-1:00pm Lunch  \n1:00-2:00pm\nPreserving with Purpose: Adaptive Reuse of the 1919 Charles W. Luckie School  <1.o AIA HSW >\nPresented by Laura Carrera\, AIA\, Urbano Architects \n2:15-3:15pm\nHistoric Designations 101 < 1.0 AIA LU >\nPresented by Emily Ardoin\, Preservation Services Director\, Preservation Houston \nContinuing Education Credits: \n\nAIA Credits= 5.0 Total (3 HSW & 2 LU)\n\n  \n\nIndividual classes are not available for the event.\nPre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch.\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\nOnline registration will close Thursday\, November 13\, 5pm.\nOnsite registration is available for day of (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-4/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Historic Resources Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20251030T173930Z
CREATED:20251024T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T173930Z
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SUMMARY:Nuestro Ambiente at a Crossroad
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning journalist Linda Lorelle and a panel of experts\, Cesar Espinosa (FIEL)\, Charles Foster (Foster LLP)\, Stan Marek (MAREK)\, and Emiliano Valencia (ABIC)\, for an insightful conversation about the vital role undocumented laborers have played in America’s construction workforce\, the real human and economic costs of the current immigration system\, and proposed policy solutions to provide legal status for foreign workers to meet nation’s growing workforce needs. \nPanlists: \nCesar Espinosa\nCesar Espinosa is co-founder and current Executive Director of the largest immigrant-led civil rights organization in Texas named FIEL (Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha – Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight). \nFIEL is immigrant-led organization that seeks to empower the immigrant community in Houston\, the State of Texas and The United States. Mr. Espinosa has served and is currently serving on a variety of boards at the local\, state and national level. \nHe has also always worked on a variety of issues including\, race relations\, police reform and a variety of issues uplifting many communities. Mr. Espinosa is an advocate for immigrants’ rights\, students’ rights and human rights. \nCharles Foster\nCharles C. Foster is the Chairman of Foster LLP and is based in the Houston office. \nCharles has dedicated much of his career to the improvement of his community. He served as senior immigration policy advisor to President George W. Bush in the 2000 and 2004 Presidential campaigns and as an immigration policy advisor to Barack Obama in the 2008 campaign. He is the founding Chairman of the Immigration & Nationality Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has previously served as Chairman of the Governor’s Task Force on Immigration\, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and World Trade Division\, the American Bar Association’s Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law\, and the State Bar of Texas Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality and is past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)\, the Houston Forum and the Houston Club and Board member of Ripley / Baker. \nStan Marek\nStan Marek\, CEO of MAREK\, one of the largest interior contractors in the Southwest. Stan has been focused on workforce development\, sustainability and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  He is the co-founder of Texans For Sensible Immigration Policy and a member of the Greater Houston Partnership’s task force\, Americans For Immigration Reform. \nEmiliano Valencia\nEmiliano Valencia is the Texas deputy director for the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC). ABIC is a bipartisan coalition of over 1\,800 employers and CEOs from across the country to provide a strong and unified voice seeking lasting immigration solutions. ABIC employers include agriculture\, manufacturing\, healthcare\, hospitality\, technology\, and construction. \n  \nImage: Yo Creo by Real 333 (Eliud Zavala). Located in the Second Ward on the former Talento Bilingue de Houston building. Courtesy of Luis Ayala. \n\nNuestro Ambiente at a Crossroads is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston\, on view through January 30 at Architecture Center Houston. \nExhibition and Programming Sponsors\nMarek; Martinez Architects; Gage Architecture; RDLR Architects; Regional Hispanic Contractors Association InfraTECH; DBR; Kirksey Architecture; Daniel Ortiz\, AIA; Wilson and Catherine Maxey.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/nuestro-ambiente-at-a-crossroad/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T200000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Houston Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday\, November 4\, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce\, Houston\, TX 77002 from 6 PM to 8 PM. This special evening brings our community together to celebrate the members\, committees\, and partners who make our chapter thrive. It is also a time to reflect on the successes of the past year while looking ahead to the future of AIA Houston. \nThis year\, 4 Presidential Citations will be presented in recognition of individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to AIA Houston and the architectural profession. These awards highlight the exemplary leadership\, service\, and commitment that strengthen our chapter and advance the mission of AIA Houston. \n\n2026 AIA Houston Board of Directors: \nThe AIA Houston Board of Directors is made up of members like you—dedicated professionals who strive to ensure that AIA Houston continues to be a powerful resource for architects in our region. Join us for an important evening as we elect AIA Houston’s 2026 Board of Directors and celebrate the members who make our chapter strong. \nPresident: Bayardo Selva\, AIA\nPresident-elect: Chudi Abajue\, AIA\nTreasurer: Laura Carrera\, AIA\nSecretary: Marissa Yu\, AIA\nTxA Director: Caveh Masum\, AIA\nDirector: Nicholas Banks\, AIA\nDirector: Kristin Schuster\, AIA\nPublic Director: Stephanie Foster\nCity of Houston Director: Fallon Barrett\, Assoc. AIA \n\nWe hope you will join us for this important chapter tradition as we honor the contributions of our members and look forward to another impactful year. \nThis event is free and open to all. \nTxA President-elect Krystyn Haecker\, AIA\, will also join us to talk about what TxA has in store for 2026.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20250926T184850Z
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SUMMARY:Nuestro Ambiente
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston presented by the Latinos in Architecture Committee opening Friday\, October 24\, 5:30-7:30pm\, and continuing through January 30\, 2026. \nAmbiente is where place becomes feeling. Here\, belonging takes shape—in the buildings and places where we bring our spirit. It’s where community gathers\, celebrates\, remembers\, and creates. This is where culture is lived\, not just observed. \nAt a time when Latino identity and communities are under increasing pressure\, Nuestro Ambiente honors the legacy of Latino contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment—while raising the urgent question about the future of ambiente without a stable\, legally-protected\, Latino workforce. \nThe story of Nuestro Ambiente begins in Los Barrios\, Houston’s historic neighborhoods: Second Ward (Segundo Barrio)\, Magnolia Park (Little Mexico)\, Gulfton (Houston’s Ellis Island)\, and Near Northside. Through graphics\, displays\, and sound\, experience these communities’ food\, music\, and art that create Houston’s most authentic ambiente. \nThe exhibit identifies Gente de Ambiente\, community leaders\, architects\, engineers\, builders and their contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment. Through stories of resilience and creativity\, we learn how generations of Latinos have forged lasting paths to success. \nThe exhibition is a celebration of the individual\, our communities\, spaces\, and passion that define Nuestro Ambiente. It is Nuestro Ambiente that enriches and influences Houston’s ambiente! \nEvent is free and open to the community.\n \nNuestro Ambiente is sponsored and supported by Ayala Vargas Photography\, infraTECH\, Martinez Architects\, MAREK\, Page now Stantec\, RDLR\, DBR\, Wilson and Catherine Maxey and Daniel Ortiz\, AIA. \nProgramming Partners\nThe Houston Public Library \n  \n\nAmbiente es donde el lugar se convierte en sentimiento. Aquí\, el sentido de pertenencia toma forma—en los edificios y espacios a los que llevamos nuestra esencia. Es en donde la comunidad se reúne\, celebra\, recuerda y crea. Aquí la cultura se vive\, no solo se contempla. \nNuestro Ambiente honra el legado latino presente en el entorno cultural y físico de Houston\, en un momento en que la comunidad e identidad latinas enfrentan una creciente presión. Esta presión plantea interrogantes sobre el futuro del ambiente\, sin una fuerza laboral latina estable y legalmente protegida. \nLa historia de Nuestro Ambiente comienza en Los Barrios\, los vecindarios históricos de Houston: Second Ward (Segundo Barrio)\, Magnolia Park (Little Mexico)\, Gulfton (la “Ellis Island” de Houston) y Near Northside. A través de gráficas\, exposiciones y sonidos\, se vive la comida\, la música y el arte de estas comunidades que dan forma al ambiente más auténtico de Houston. \nLa exhibición reconoce a la Gente de Ambiente: líderes comunitarios\, arquitectos\, ingenieros\, constructores y sus contribuciones al entorno cultural y al entorno de desarrollo de Houston. A través de historias de superación y creatividad\, aprendemos como generaciones de latinos han forjado caminos perdurables hacia el éxito. \nEsta exposición es una celebración de los individuos\, de nuestras comunidades\, de los espacios y de la pasión que definen Nuestro Ambiente. Es Nuestro Ambiente el que enriquece e influye el ambiente de Houston.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/nuestro-ambiente/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20250922T021113Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Civic Forum\, In Motion: Downtown Streets\, Stories\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public.\n\n\n\nRice School of Architecture invites you to the 2025 Rice Civic Forum\, In Motion: Downtown Streets\, Stories\, and People\, convened by Professor in the Practice Amna Ansari and co-organized with AIA Houston. This year’s forum turns its focus to downtown Houston\, a district amid a remarkable transformation—from a traditional business core to a dynamic\, mixed-use urban center that reflects the city’s broader growth and diversification. \nOnce defined primarily by office towers and a 9-to-5 workforce\, downtown is now a 24/7 destination marked by residential growth\, cultural vibrancy\, public green spaces\, and a steadily diversifying economy—even amid the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two decades\, strategic investments have reshaped the area: the expansion of METRORail\, the ecological restoration of Buffalo Bayou\, the development of Avenida Houston\, new residential and hospitality projects\, and increased investment in parks and public spaces. Together\, these changes have brought new energy\, attracting residents\, entrepreneurs\, artists\, and visitors to a redefined urban core. \nLooking ahead\, downtown Houston is positioned to lead the city into its next chapter. Key questions frame this year’s discussion: How can downtown serve as a model for a livable district and inclusive growth\, connecting with the historic wards at its edges? What role will housing\, transit\, schools\, healthcare\, public-private partnerships\, and cultural innovation play in shaping its future? As we plan for the decades to come\, downtown will remain both a testing ground and a beacon for Houston’s ambitions. \nIntroduced by Amna Ansari —  Rice School of Architecture and UltraBarrio \nCo-moderated by Michael Robinson — Principal at SWA \nSpeakers: \n\nMandi Chapa — Rice Lecturer\, Planner and Project Manager at Huitt-Zollars\nSarai Osorio — Principal Planner\nCassie Hoeprich — Director of Planning and Economic Development at Downtown Houston+\nYair Titelboim — Data Scientist – Global Digital Strategy at Hines\n\n  \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of the Betty R. and George F. Pierce Jr.\, FAIA\, Fund; the William B. Coleman Jr. Colloquium Fund for Architecture; and the Wm. W. Caudill Lecture Series Fund. \nAbout the Rice Civic Forum\nLaunched in 1973\, the Rice Civic Forum brings together architects\, designers\, scholars\, policymakers\, and community members to explore the civic dimensions of architecture and urban design. Each year\, the forum focuses on a specific neighborhood\, site\, or theme in Houston\, using the city’s unique conditions as a lens to engage broader conversations about equity\, resilience\, and the public realm. Through on-site dialogue and public programs\, the forum seeks to amplify local voices\, share diverse perspectives\, and imagine new possibilities for the city’s future.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/rice-civic-forum-in-motion-downtown-streets-stories-and-people/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T203000
DTSTAMP:20250927T112453Z
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SUMMARY:COLORES
DESCRIPTION:COLORES\, Latinos in Architecture’s sixth annual celebration of Latino culture\, will take place October 1-3\, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture\, with conversations and presentations by Jesús Edmundo Robles\, Jr.\, Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes\, AIA\, of DUST\, AZ; Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA\,  of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape; Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say; Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ; a conversation and tour of the future home of the Houston Hispanic Research Center with the City of Houston\, the Houston Public Library\, Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, and Brave/; Light bites by Avila Experiences; curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ Thursday evening ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina. \nPlease consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program\, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here. \n\n\nWednesday\, October 1\, 6pm \nOn Wednesday\, October 1 we are thrilled to welcome Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape and Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say. \nNadia Palacios grew up in Nicaragua surrounded by books. Her parents were retired teachers and owned a bookstore. At night her father\, a history professor\, would share his favorite stories\, Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon\, Alexander the Great conquests\, the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Traveling the world\, through stories created a lasting impression associating those places and the unique architecture. \nNadia will share her personal journey into becoming an architect and how her family\, culture and travels have shaped her. Despite leaving Nicaragua in her teens\, her Latinidad never left her and has become an integral part of my identity as a person and as a professional. \n\n\nI form part of the generation that grew up translating English from the outside world into Spanish for our household. Today\, we are the generation that translates our community to the rest of the world through common structures and tools that form reality.  \nTony Diaz \nTony Diaz is the founder and director of Nuestra Palabra\, which a community-driven platform dedicated to amplifying the voice of Latino authors and visual artists within the community. He became the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Houston. Diaz recently published The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital (2022)\, which explores the power of cultural and community capital.  Diaz is also one of the nation’s leading forces in fighting book bans and cultural censorship. He was dubbed El Librotraficante\, or book trafficker\, a decade ago after leading a grassroots campaign transporting thousands of banned books to Arizona\, which had removed Mexican-American studies classes from public-school curriculum. \nTony will share his story\, the Nuestra Palabra movement and why it’s important to celebrate the rich diversity of Latino literature and visual art\, offering narratives that resonate with the experiences and perspectives of the community. \nLite bites provided by Avila Experiences. \nArchitecture Center Houston\n902 Commerce St\nHouston\, TX 77002 \n \n\n\n  \n\nAbout Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA\nNadia Palacios Lauterbach is a registered Architect in the state of Texas and the state of Colorado. She credits her passion for design and architecture to her upbringing in the colonial cities of Nicaragua. She attended the prestigious School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame\, where she received a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 2003.  Nadia In 2009\, Nadia founded Nadia Palacios Architecure + Interiors + Landscape\, where she pursues challenges in design and specializes in the creation of Homes and Gardens. \nNadia draws inspiration from many sources\, particularly from her travels through Europe and Latin America\, and she believes that architecture must stand the test of time and trends\, that all spaces must be livable and human in scale\, and that everything built must be beautiful. \nNadia lives with her husband John and sons Alexander and Lorenzo in a 1920’s bungalow in Houston’s Heights neighborhood; in her free time\, she enjoys drawing\, dancing Flamenco\, and volunteering at the The Houston Area Women’s Center. She is a 2013 recipient of a “Stars on the Rise” award\, a founding member of the Texas Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art\, an inductee of The Urban Guild\, a member of the American Institute of Architects\, the Texas Society of Architects\, the American Society of Interior Designers\, the Design Leadership Network (DLN)\, and the International Network for Traditional Building\, Architecture\, and Urbanism (INTBAU).  She is a frequent guest critic at her alma mater\, and a passionate mentor for the University of Houston’s Future Women in Architecture. \nAbout Tony Diaz\nWriter and activist Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, is a Cultural Accelerator. He was the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. In 1998\, he founded Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say (NP)\, Houston’s first reading series for Latino authors. The group galvanized Houston’s Community Cultural Capital to become a movement for civil rights\, education\, and representation. When Arizona officials banned Mexican American Studies\, Diaz and four veteran members of NP organized the 2012 Librotraficante Caravan to smuggle books from the banned curriculum back into Arizona. He is the author of The Aztec Love God. His book\, The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital\, is the first in his series on Community Organizing. \n\nLatinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors\nInformation about becoming a sponsor can be found here.  \nPlatinum Sponsor\nHOK\nLESCO Architectural Lighting\nPage\nTATEMÓ \nGold Sponsors\nAllegion\ncre8 Architects\nGage Architecture\nKirksey Architecture \nSilver Sponsors\nC.A. Walking Construction\nDurotech\nGSMA\nMACO Construction\nMartinez Architects\nMATRIX Structural\nMWA Architects\nPerkins&Will\nPowers Brown Architecture\nRDLR Architects \nBronze Sponsors\nBass Construction\nDaltile\nDBR Engineering\nDOOR Engineering\nIMEG\nRaba Kistner\nTarkett
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/colores-3/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
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SUMMARY:ArCH Walking Tour Docent Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy Houston architecture and history? Eager to share that knowledge with others?\nJoin us at Architecture Center Houston for our free walking tour docent training. \nDocent training classes will be held on Saturday\, September 20\, 27\, and October 11. Each class includes public speaking training and tours. The classes will be led by our staff and experienced tour docents and are open to all. This is a great opportunity to learn about Houston architecture and history while also brushing up on your presentation skills. \nAfter completing the classes\, docents will work with an experienced docent to begin leading our walking and bicycle tours. After the initial 3-day commitment for training\, we ask docents to volunteer for 3 – 6 tours each season (October – May). \nOur tours are attended by visitors of all ages and backgrounds from all over the world and locals living throughout the greater Houston area. This is a fun way to meet a wide variety of people interested in the built environment and all things Houston.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/arch-walking-tour-docent-training-2025/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee
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