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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250804T212630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T140304Z
UID:10000152-1758627000-1758632400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Accessibility and the Mega Events
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility and the Mega Events\nAbout this Course \nArchitecture plays a pivotal role in the success of mega events\, as it shapes the physical environments. One of the key elements in the planning of mega events is accessibility. We will be talking specifically about accessibility and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will also touch on the World Cup coming to Houston 2026. Accessibility when done properly allows a smooth operation and promotes the inclusion of all stakeholders responding to the principles of both sports events. The objective of this presentation is to have look at accessibility at scale of stadiums when transformed for the mega events. \n  \nAbout the speaker: \n\nIleana Rodriguez\, PLY\, Principal Owner at I Design Access\, LLC \nPrincipal at I Design Access\, LLC and international architectural designer consultant for major infrastructure projects with a focus on inclusive design. My experience comes from working for clients such as the International Paralympic Committee\, national sports organizations and a variarety of architecture firms. I have been involved as a consultant to oversee different size of projects from Olympic/Paralympic Stadiums and airports to smaller sports facilities\, hotels and temporary infrastructure. The projects have taken place in Europe\, Asia and The Americas in a dozen of different countries.  Ileana is a Paralympic swimmer and former member of the USA Team for the London 2012 Games. \nContinuing Education Credit: \n\nAIA = 1.0 HSW (Barrier Free)\n\nSchedule: \n\n11:30am Check-in and lunch\n12:00-1:00pm Presentation\n\n  \n\nPre-registered pricing 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.\nOnline registration will close Wednesday\, September 17\nOnsite registration is available for day of (lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/lunch-learn-accessibility-and-the-mega-events/
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:20250910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250729T180655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T173341Z
UID:10000146-1757529000-1757534400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture: MaS
DESCRIPTION:The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS)\, through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston\, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field. The program is for Latino students who are striving to influence the future of the built environment and the architecture profession. MaS will kick off on September 10\, 2025\, and conclude in May 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITYfor the mentorship: \n\nStudents have the option of only particpating in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But\, students are welcome to participate in any of the events related to MaS.\nStudent pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston\, Rice University\, or Prairie View A&M University.\nThe program is open to both US citizens and foreign students.\n\nfor the scholarship: \n\nStudents with at least one more academic year to apply scholarship funds directly to tuition. \nStudents with full scholarships are not eligible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSThe 2025-2026 program starts in September 2025 and ends in May 2026. \n\nRegularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person\, virtual\, or via phone call. \n​Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 10 at 7pm. Register here.\nParticipate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.\nAttend three LiA\, AIAH\, TSA or HNOMA sponsored events. Not including student chapters or student-led events.\nAttend their university or college career fair.\nSubmit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.\nSubmit a 5-minute video on a project or portfolio at the end of the Spring semester. The video should not be a recording of a class crit and should not exceed 5 minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\nAWARDS \nStudents must participate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activities are meant to support and complement the student’s academic career. Scholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-semester submission\, which will be reviewed by a jury. 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/mas/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250723T140128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T142921Z
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SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Urbanism Continuum CE day!\n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:15am\nHealthier Streets for Houstonians <1.25 AIA HSW & 1.25 LA/CES HSW>\nPresented by Donna Kacmar\, FAIA \n10:15-11:30am\nBird’s Eye View: Crafting Bird-Friendly Designs <1.25 AIA HSW & 1.25 LA/CES HSW>\nPresented by Chloe Crumley\, National Audubon Society \n11:30-12:15pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:15-1:30pm\nOne Campus One Team\, Transformation of the American Airlines Campus  <1.25 AIA HSW & 1.25 LA/CES HSW>\nPresented by Andrew Albers\, AIA\, OJB \n1:30-3:00pm\nReclaiming Main Street: Designing a Lasting Legacy in the Public Realm < 1.50 AIA HSW & 1.50 LA/CES HSW>\nPresented by Alex Ramirez\, PLA & Sarah Smith\, PLA\, CDT\, Design Workshop and Joey Sanchez\, Blue Tile Project \nContinuing Education Credits: \n\nAIA = 5.25 HSW\nLA/CES = 5.25 HSW\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\, August 21\nOnsite registration is available for day of (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-3/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Urban Design Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250611T192142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T153038Z
UID:10000114-1754589600-1754596800@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:2025 Design Awards Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 AIA Houston Design Awards Presentation! \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. \n2025 Jury \n \nDr. Anzilla Gilmore\, FAIA\, NOMAC\nAssociate Vice President\nLouisiana State University \nDr. Anzilla Gilmore\, FAIA\, NOMAC\, is a nationally recognized architect and facilities executive with over 20 years of combined experience in project management and institutional leadership at the University of Houston\, Rice University\, and Louisiana State University. She currently serves as the Associate Vice President & Chief Facilities Officer for the LSU System. \nIn her role at LSU\, she leads a team of more than 600 professionals and is responsible for over 500 buildings on the flagship campus in Baton Rouge\, as well as more than 25 million square feet of facilities across LSU’s eight campuses statewide\, including two medical campuses. \nAnzilla has successfully led major capital projects from planning through execution\, consistently delivering high-impact outcomes in complex university environments. Her leadership at Rice University included roles such as Interim Associate Vice President and Director of Project Management\, where she oversaw design\, construction\, and campus infrastructure initiatives. \nShe holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning from Vanderbilt University\, a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington\, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Prairie View A&M University. She is a licensed architect in Louisiana and Texas. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a member of the NOMA Council\, Anzilla has received numerous accolades\, including the 2022 Houston NOMA Legacy Award and the 2020 John S. Chase Jr. FAIA Award. She is also widely recognized for her commitment to mentorship and professional development\, particularly through co-founding initiatives that support and uplift emerging professionals in architecture. \n \n \nRyan Culligan\, AIA\nDesign Principal\nSOM \nRyan Culligan is a design leader in SOM’s Chicago studio and helps supervise the design and growth of SOM’s newly opened studio in Austin\, Texas. He embraces an empirical approach to design\, rooted in collaboration\, interdisciplinary applied research and careful consideration of place\, context\, history and climate.  His project work is expressive\, driven by conceptual clarity and inspired by the natural world.  He specializes in complex\, healthy\, and ecologically sensitive designs for institutional\, civic and large-scale mixed-use projects in the United States and around the world.\n\nRyan is committed to elevating the design culture and discourse among his teams and building collaborative ties between academia and his practice.  A frequent lecturer and guest studio critic at design programs around the country\, including the University of Michigan\, Auburn University\, Columbia University and Harvard University\, Ryan is a dedicated advocate and teacher for future generations of young designers.  Ryan received his Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and his Master in Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.\n \n \nSeanna Walsh\, RA\nProject Leader\nStudio Gang \nArchitect Seanna Walsh is a Project Leader in Studio Gang’s Chicago office. Energized by the expression of building systems that respond to environmental\, social\, and site conditions to create new types of architecture\, Seanna has over 15 years of experience leading design teams for a diverse range of projects across the US\, Europe\, and Asia. At Studio Gang\, she has worked on the St. Regis Chicago; a mixed-use\, high-rise tower in Paris; and urban planning projects throughout the US. Her current projects include commercial and residential buildings that will become part of a highly sustainable\, live-work neighborhood in Silicon Valley. Seanna has served as a lecturer and guest studio critic at leading institutions\, including the Illinois Institute of Technology\, Syracuse University\, Auburn University\, and the University of Illinois Chicago. She was recognized by Bisnow’s Chicago Women Leading Real Estate as a 2024 Rising Star Honoree. \nSeanna received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Tufts University. During her undergraduate studies\, she engaged in a year of architectural formation at the Sorbonne Université in Paris. Her studies there included research about immigrant communities in the neighborhoods and banlieues of Paris. This work led into an undergraduate thesis on post-colonial architecture in Northern Africa and beyond\, a study that continues to inform and impact the way that Seanna approaches design in cultural contexts different from her own. She received her Master in Architecture from Rice University\, where her thesis explored spaces for community engagement across the widely varying urban fabric of Houston’s residential neighborhoods.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2025-design-awards-presentation/
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:20250731T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250609T205010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T212035Z
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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. \nTwo opportunities to join us (RSVP): \nVirtual Forum – Tuesday\, June 24th from 12-1p \nIn-Person Forum – Thursday\, July 31st from 4-6p \nWhether you’re just starting the process or already deep into studying\, your voice is important. Let’s build this village – together. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!     \n   
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/it-takes-a-village-2/
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:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250523T174637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T160533Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Sculpting
DESCRIPTION:Earth Sculpting\, a hands-on ceramics workshop by Falon Mihalic for artists and architects on how to hand-build with clay. The oldest known ceramic work is handbuilt earthenware pieces from 20\,000 years ago and handbuilt ceramic forms are among the oldest functional pottery artifacts in any continent. Learn this technique that stretches across time\, cultures\, and geography while also learning about Houston’s clay soil. \nMaterials and refreshments included. \nThe program is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Verdant Laboratory\, on view through August 22 at the Center. \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife \nImage credit: Trish LaCoste \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/earth-sculpting/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250604T213122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T103939Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Ropes: Burnout to Breakthrough
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  \n2025 Navigating the Ropes: Burnout to Breakthrough \nFrom Burnout to Breakthrough brings together a panel of AEC professionals from diverse backgrounds and career stages to have a candid\, compassionate conversation about two pervasive challenges in the industry: burnout and imposter syndrome. \nThrough shared experiences\, personal stories\, and practical strategies\, this session will explore questions like how to set boundaries with your team\, who to turn to for guidance\, how imposter syndrome manifests itself\, recognizing burnout before it happens and so much more. \nParticipants will walk away with tools for delegation\, communication\, and fostering a healthier team dynamic. Whether you’re leading a studio or just starting out\, it’s sure to be a thought-provoking discussion. See you there! \nPanelists: \n\nJustin Taplet\, AIA\, HNOMA\, NCARB\, Smith & Company Architects\nShreya Patel\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP BD+C\, Harrison Kornberg\nJuliet Serem\, AIA\, Studio Boma\nAlyse Makarewicz\, AIA\, AMB Architects\n\nModerator: \n\nMelissa O’Neil\, AIA\, Kirksey\n\nAIA Credit: 1.5 LU \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-burnout-to-breakthrough/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,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:20250701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250623T192814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181352Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens\, a lecture and workshop by Falon Mihalic\, PLA. Houston has a biologically diverse set of native plant life (5\,000 species in Texas) and is within the growing range of many worldwide subtropical plants. Recent weather impacts have shifted the palette of landscape plants to those that withstand flood\, drought\, freeze\, and extreme heat. Learn about the newly developed plant palettes and planting strategies for our changing climate. \nThe program is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Verdant Laboratory\, on view through August 22 at the Center.  This event has the option of bringing your own lunch or order lunch in advance at registration. \nThis course has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU and 1.0 LA CES HSW. \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife \nImage credit: XO house by LOJO Architects\, Leonid Furmansky \nThis event is approved for\n1.5 AIA LU\n1.5 LA CES HSW \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US. \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/urban-plants-and-resilient-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250611T025157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T201832Z
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SUMMARY:arcHERtect: building a treehouse & sculpting a garden
DESCRIPTION:Calling all junior architects! Get ready for an imaginative day with the National Organization of Minority Architects\, Houston and Architecture Center of Houston. \nSlide into Summer with us as we immerse ourselves in designing a treehouse sprouting from a whimsical garden. Climbing vines\, trap doors\, secret pathways\, tire swings\, and every flower under the rainbow. During this workshop\, you will have the opportunity to practice being both the architect and landscape architect\, who gets to help design a treehouse and garden\, and the client\, who will work with an aspiring Architect to design your very own treehouse and garden. At the end of workshop students will be able to share their designs and receive feedback from architects. \nSurrounded by the current exhibition at the Architecture Center of Houston\, Verdant Laboratory\, students will be able take inspiration from artist and Landscape Architect\, Falon Mihalic’s sculptures\, watercolors\, and terrariums.  Falon will share her journey into architecture and the visual arts. \nAdditional information about the class: \n\nStudents will be paired into teams of two\n Each team member will take turns playing the roles of client and architect\nParticipants will interview each other to understand their partner’s vision for their treehouse and garden.\nGuided questions and prompts will be provided to help uncover details like favorite colors\, desired rooms\, special features.\nUsing the information gathered\, each Architect will sketch a design of their partners treehouse and garden.\nStudents will build and sculpt a dreamhouse and garden based off of the sketch using clay and other materials.\nTeams will present their designs to the group\, explaining features and choices made\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 and collaboration. Join us for a morning of excitement & inspiration as we build dreams and foster the next generation of architects! \narcHERtecture is generously sponsored by
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:Kids and Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250520T194901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T190752Z
UID:10000104-1750840200-1750860000@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars.\n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nArchitectural Powder Coatings – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Channing Wilson & Chuck Frank\, Sierra Pacific Windows \n10:00-11:00am\nShattering Expectations: Glass Operable Walls- 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Audree Garcia\, TRW Family \n11:00-Noon\nUnderstanding Stone Wool (Mineral Wool) in Interior and Exterior Applications -Solutions for Thermal\, Fire\, and Sound Control – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Nick Stone & Omarr Cantu\, ROCKWOOL \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nAn Introduction to High Performance Coatings Systems – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Annie Miranda Sommer\, Benjamin Moore & Co. \n**Following the presentation there will be a product showcase \nAIA Credits Total: \n\n4.0 HSW\n\nTotal AIA Learning Units: \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\, June 20th – Registration has been extended to Tuesday\, June 24\, 3pm\nOnsite registration is available for day of (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-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:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250611T145956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T144955Z
UID:10000118-1750788000-1750793400@architecturehouston.org
SUMMARY:enLAce Rapido
DESCRIPTION:enLAce Rapido is an opportunity for professionals to meet and network with Maestros- Latino firm owners\, principals\, and industry leaders from a variety of Houston firms that we are recognizing for their professional journey and accomplishments. Registrants will be paired and rotate to meet several Maestro engaging in 15-minute conversations. They will have the opportunity to network\, share ideas\, seek advice\, and potentially find a mentor. \nenLAce Rapido is open to all professionals looking for career development and growth. \nMaestros\nLuisina Basilico\, AIA\, Principal\, Design Director\, Page\nHector Covo\, AIA\, Principal\, HKS\nDr. Luis Matias Barajas Saldaña\, Sustainability Design Advisor III\, Perkins&Will\nBenito Guerrier\, AIA\, Partner & Managing Director\, Government Practice\, Kirksey\nRogelio Hernandez\, AIA Principal\, English + Associates\nSilvana Micolich\, AIA\, Principal\, RDLR \n\nAbout the Maestros \nLuisina Basilico\, AIA\, Principal\, Design Director\, Page\nLuisina is an award-winning architect that started her professional career in Washington D.C. working on modern residential design.  Graduate school at Rice University brought her to Houston and Page.  Her prolific time at Page has run the gamut on project scale and program complexity including international master plans to laboratory buildings for national academic clients\, and regional pediatric hospitals to municipal aviation facilities. \nLuisina co-leads the Design Studio in the Houston office\, and it doesn’t take long to recognize that she thrives in a team environment and excels at rallying her colleagues behind a cause and integrated process to get a job done.  Luisina is inspired daily by being part of a studio that aspires to make lives better through design by challenging prescribed ideas and staying engaged on advances in the architecture and construction industry. \nMentoring others\, encouraging professional growth\, and fostering a collaborative environment are fundamental drivers for Luisina.  She was one of the founding members of a group at Page focusing on women in leadership development.  She also has served in leadership roles such as Chair of the Design Awards Committee for AIA Houston Chapter\, which afforded her a valuable opportunity to observe the annual design awards jury deliberations.  Knowing that professional development goes beyond the workplace\, she has volunteered in several youth organizations that expose elementary school girls to a wide range of careers in the fields of science\, technology\, engineering\, math\, and of course\, art. \nDr. Luis Matias Barajas Saldaña\, Sustainability design Advisor III\, Perkins&Will\nDr. Luis Matias Barajas Saldaña is an applied physics in architecture PhD with expertise in building physics\, focusing on regenerative design. He holds a master’s in technology in architecture\, from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya\, is a licensed architect from Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila with a minor in domotics. Barajas has worked with building performance and participated in the Smart Energy Regions initiative from the European Union Cooperation in Science and Technology program\, and the Scientific National System of Researchers of Mexico. He has collaborated with the New York City Building Performance Lab as an applied research scientist. Barajas is a former faculty member of Rice University School of Architecture\, the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture\, and currently faculty in the Science Department at John Jay College at the City University of New York. And works as the sustainability design advisor at Perkins&Will Houston Studio\, and as co-director of the Perkins&Will High performance lab. \nHector Covo\, AIA\, is a Principal at HKS. He believes that architecture is a tool to elevate the human spirit and improve the quality of life for those who experience it\, inside and out. He strives for his work to have a positive impact on the built environment and the community. He has been involved in organizations\, which focus on design and policy issues that have industry-wide and local impact\, and others that provide scholarships and mentoring for students. He speaks to promote higher education and architecture as a career to at-risk youth in urban schools. \nHe has 25 years of experience in a wide variety of project types including healthcare\, senior living\, education\, performing arts\, worship spaces\, entertainment\, hospitality\, and commercial interiors. Prior to joining HKS\, he led his previous firm’s senior living group nationally\, with a particular focus on the continuum of care for seniors in urban environments. \nBenito Guerrier\, AIA\, Partner & Managing Director\, Government Practice\, Kirksey\nBenito oversees Kirksey’s Government Practice and business development efforts for all public projects in Texas\, and has dedicated his decades long career at Kirksey to ensuring the satisfaction of our client base. He frequently interacts with policy makers and government officials when managing the firm’s public projects\, thereby promoting firm awareness and environmentally responsible design. Benito has also been involved with several community organizations committed to enhancing the quality of life in the state of Texas. \nRogelio Hernandez\, AIA Principal\, English + Associates\nRogelio received a Master of Architecture from Texas Tech University and began his career in Corpus Christi\, TX. Since moving to Houston in 2021 he has been active with the AIA Houston Chapter on Small Firm Roundtable committee and TAC committee. He is the Managing Principal of English + Associates Architects\, a multi-discipline firm focused on delivering civic\, educational\, aviation and commercial projects. Rogelio is passionate about school design and impacting human well-being through thoughtful building design. \nSilvana Micolich\, AIA\, Principal\, RDLR\nSilvana Micolich\, AIA\, NCARB\, received her professional degree in architecture from the University of Buenos Aires (2001) and has extensive experience in high-end commercial interiors\, retail\, hospitality\, civic\, and education sectors. Her professional journey brought her to Houston\, where she leverages her bilingual fluency in Spanish and English. Her bicultural background has given her a deep understanding of diverse construction methodologies\, and her design philosophy emphasizes integrating these methods to harmonize projects with their local environment\, meet programmatic needs efficiently\, and utilize materials effectively. Silvana is actively involved in the AEC community and contributes to the strategic vision of projects. Her passion for design extends beyond architecture\, encompassing painting\, photography\, jewelry making\, and 3D printing\, which enriches her creative perspective and approach.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/enlace-rapido/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000
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SUMMARY:Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday\, July 1\, noon. \n \nUrban Plants and Resilient Gardens\, a lecture and workshop by Falon Mihalic\, PLA. Houston has a biologically diverse set of native plant life (5\,000 species in Texas) and is within the growing range of many worldwide subtropical plants. Recent weather impacts have shifted the palette of landscape plants to those that withstand flood\, drought\, freeze\, and extreme heat. Learn about the newly developed plant palettes and planting strategies for our changing climate. \nThe program is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Verdant Laboratory\, on view through August 22 at the Center.  This event has the option of bringing your own lunch or order lunch in advance at registration. \nThis course has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU and 1.0 LA CES HSW. \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife \nImage credit: XO house by LOJO Architects\, Leonid Furmansky \nThis event is approved for\n1.5 AIA LU\n1.5 LA CES HSW \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US. \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/urban-plants-and-resilient-gardens/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250519T204119Z
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SUMMARY:Verdant Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition Verdant Laboratory by Falon Mihalic opening Thursday\, June 12\, 5:30-7:30pm\, and continuing through August 22\, 2025. \nVerdant Laboratory transforms the gallery into a speculative ecology—part science lab\, part art installation—that tells the story of Houston’s wild and often overlooked landscapes. \nThrough large-scale mixed media drawings\, sculptures\, and a video projection\, Mihalic explores the living systems that form Houston’s foundation. Houston is not just a city built on bayous—it is a bayou. Situated at the intersection of the Galveston Bay estuary and coastal prairie\, Houston exists within a dynamic and powerful web of water\, soil\, and biodiversity. Verdant Laboratory invites visitors to reconsider the city’s terrain not as backdrop\, but as a vibrant\, evolving protagonist. \n“This work is about listening to the land\,” said Falon Mihalic. “Houston’s ecology is alive. It floods\, it heals\, it reshapes itself. Through art and design\, we can begin to see landscape not as a passive setting but as a resilient\, responsive system essential to our urban future.” \nAs the effects of climate change become more visible and the city of Houston continues to grow\, Verdant Laboratory prompts a critical conversation: How can we foreground landscape ecology in shaping the resilient cities of tomorrow? Join us as we reexamine what it means to live with\, not just on\, the land. \nEvent is free and open to the community. \nExhibition and programming sponsors: \nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; CORT; and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/verdant-laboratory/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250430T160757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T132408Z
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SUMMARY:Saving the Astrodome: The Journey Continues
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Astrodome Conservancy\nWant to know more about what is happening to the Astrodome? Join us for a presentation by Beth Wiedower Jackson  Executive Director of the Astrodome Conservancy. \nThe Astrodome – the “8th Wonder of the World” – is the world’s first domed stadium and Houston’s iconic landmark. Opened in 1965\, it was revolutionary for its time in audacity\, design\, and engineering\, and was a symbol of Houston and America’s bravado. Home to the MLB Astros and the NFL Oilers\, as well as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo\, the Astrodome was at the heart of Houston life for more than four decades. After losing its last permanent tenant in 2002 when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo moved to the NRG Stadium and its closing in 2009\, the Dome almost faced the wrecking ball in 2013. The efforts of Beth Wiedower Jackson\, former National Trust staff and current Executive Director of the Astrodome Conservancy and several citizens changed the fate of the Dome. Since 2014 many ideas have been proposed for the reuse of the Dome. There are several constraints that make reuse of the Dome challenging\, such as the Astrodome’s location in the middle of NRG Park\, the large size of the structure itself\, the need to complement the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Texans activities in NRG Park\, and the desire to be financially sustainable while also benefiting the public. Beth will walk us through the  journey  to save the Dome and the challenges faced in implementing the most recent vision. \n\nThursday\, June 5\n5:30pm-7:30pm\nAIA Credit: 1.5 LU\nLight bites and drinks provided\n\n  \nConstruction Notice & Parking:  \nEffective June 2\, the Main Street project is entering Phase 1\, which will impact the west side of Main Street\, including a staging area along the 900 block of Commerce. Please plan accordingly when driving to the Architecture Center. Construction is expected to increase traffic congestion\, and a sold-out event will further impact parking availability in the area. \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/saving-the-astrodome-the-journey-continues/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250319T175126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T175330Z
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SUMMARY:MGMC 2025 Awards Ceremony & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 MGMC Award Ceremony! \nArchitecture Center Houston and AIA Houston will announce the winners of the 2025 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 15 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-2025-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:20250505T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T131500
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250417T220906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T140408Z
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SUMMARY:Stone & Design: Innovation and Market Trends in Texas
DESCRIPTION:The panel provides a comprehensive overview of the Texas architecture and design market as it relates to the use of natural stone. Part of the We Speak Stone business mission\, the session brings together international producers and U.S.-based professionals to foster meaningful industry dialogue and collaboration. \n\n\nThe discussion will highlight the use of marble and natural stone in a variety of architectural contexts—hospitality\, residential\, and commercial—with insights into regional design preferences and the role of stone in both landmark and contemporary buildings. It will also explore economic development trends in major urban centers such as Houston\, Austin\, and Dallas.  Panelists will also discuss market entry strategies tailored to Texas. This includes guidance on establishing partnerships with architects\, designers\, and developers\, and navigating logistical and regulatory factors. \n\n\nThe session is structured to deliver both strategic knowledge and actionable insights\, followed by a networking opportunity that encourages further professional exchange. \n\nPanel: Stone & Design: Innovation and Market Trends in Texas\nMC: Filo Castore -Managing Principal | JACOBS\nSpeaker: July Cash -Senior Interior Designer -Senior Associate | HOK\n\nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU \nRegister Here \n\nFree and open to the public.  Lunch provided to all RSVPs.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/stone-design-innovation-and-market-trends-in-texas/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250401T172731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190555Z
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SUMMARY:Full Day Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars.\n  \n8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration \n9:00-10:00am\nInnovative Solutions for Privacy and Space Management: An Overview of Operable Walls – 1.0 AIA LU\nPresented by Patrick May\, Tudelu \n10:00-11:00am\nBuilding Forensics for Architects- 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by TONER Home Performance \n11:00-Noon\nDesigning with Purpose: The Sustainable Advantage of High Pressure Laminate Surfaces – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Emily Mercer\, Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces \n12:00-12:30pm\nBreak for Lunch  \n12:30-1:30pm\nTexas Accessibility: Better Barrier Free Projects – 1.0 AIA HSW (Barrier Free)\nPresented by Meghan Simecek\, Texas Accessibility Group \n1:30-2:30pm\nLighting Design in the Outdoors & Minimization of Environmental Impacts – 1.0 AIA HSW\nPresented by Erin Pierce\, Landscape Forms\, Inc. \nAIA Credits Total: 5.0 \n\n3.0 HSW\n1.0 HSW + Barrier Free\n1.0 LU\n\nTotal AIA Learning Units: \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 Monday\, April 28 @ noon\nOnsite registration is available (breakfast and lunch is NOT included)\n\n\n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/full-day-continuing-education-may-2025-2/
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:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250320T151434Z
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SUMMARY:Student Portfolio Review
DESCRIPTION:Join the Interior Architecture Committee for their student portfolio review. \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 \nSpeakers and Portfolio Reviewers\n \nMegan Ebert\, RID\, IIDA\, NCIDQ\nPrincipal\, Kendall/Heaton Associates \nMegan Ebert is the Director of Kendall/Heaton Associates’ Interiors practice\, which offers a complete range of architectural design services from programming\, space planning\, material and furniture selection\, and design development to budget development\, construction documentation and administration.  The Interiors group is a valuable resource for the base building architecture practice\, as well as\, a collaborator on specific projects. \nIn her 16 years of experience\, Megan has successfully managed corporate\, government\, hospitality\, manufacturing and distribution facility\, and building renovation projects in Texas\, Virginia\, and Maryland.  She has assisted owners with their building re-positioning projects\, developing concepts to attract and retain tenants in their existing office buildings.  Whether programming for a corporate headquarters or solving a complex construction issue\, Megan’s attention to detail and team approach to problem solving has been an asset to her clients. \nMegan is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree\, a Registered Interior Designer in the State of Texas\, and holds a NCIDQ certificate. \nShe has served in various leadership positions in IIDA and is a Past President of the Texas Oklahoma Chapter and Leaders Breakfast Co-Chair.  Megan continues to dedicate her time to the development of young professionals in the Houston City Center’s Emerging Leaders Program.  On a national level\, Megan leads a committee for CIDQ developing the Interior Design Professional Exam. \n  \n \n \nJim O’Neill\nPrincipal\, OnWorks Design \nWhat do you do as an encore after 40 years of building successful and award-winning Design and Architecture firms? Build an even better one of course! \nJim is our Principal Thinker\, a title he earned by not only designing amazing architecture spaces for clients but by focusing on their root business problems and solving them. It does not matter if the problem relates to optimizing office space\, rethinking business flow\, solving manufacturing problems\, or addressing sales issues. Jim uses the same out-of-the-box thinking and design principles he learned as an architect to solve any business problems affecting customers. \n  \n  \n  \n \n \nJeff Horning\, RID\nAssociate Principal\, Rottet Studio \nJeff Horning is an Associate Principal at Rottet Studio with more than 30 years of interior architecture and design experience spread over a variety of commercial and hospitality projects. Jeff has served as a Project Architect for numerous complex\, multi-phase projects spanning multiple project types. His experience ranges from property analysis\, programming\, design development\, brand reinforcement and construction administration to FF&E and infrastructure coordination. Prior to securing his second degree\, extensive experience with exhibit design and fabrication enabled Jeff to amass a considerable construction methodology skill set. Jeff also serves in a QA/QC capacity for the Rottet Studio Houston office. His adept capacity to resolve design challenges while maintaining a focus on overall project concepts and goals enable him to maintain a distinct connection with client and project team. \n  \n  \n \nRoseann Pisklak\, IIDA\, CHID\, EDAC\, LEED AP\nPrincipal\, Lead Interior Designer\, Page \nRoseann is the firmwide Interior Design Practice Leader at Page. Working with healthcare and academic institutions\, her decades of diverse experience has taught her that everyone has a purpose within the missions and communities they serve. Whether it be improving lives\, sculpting the next generation of leaders\, or discovering scientific breakthroughs\, she is ready to help you create healthy\, meaningful environments that allow you to focus on what matters most—people.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/student-portfolio-review/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250131T220640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T112833Z
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SUMMARY:Equity Series Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Value by Design: Resilient businesses. Individual security \nAIA Credit: 3 LU \nArchitects aren’t the lowest paid workers in the building industry\, but they often earn less than other trades. Given the cost of education\, demands of licensure\, and fee-related pressures\, it’s not surprising that financial stability is challenging for many architects. Additionally\, women and minority architects often have to contend with gender and racial bias. Firm leadership and firm ownership can be a path to financial success\, yet emerging leaders – especially those outside of traditional frameworks – often encounter unclear paths to career advancement.  \nIn this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore pathways to firm leadership and firm ownership. Attendees will diagram career ladders at their firms and define their place on this trajectory. We’ll discuss the qualities and skills required to advance to leadership positions – and how to attain them – including business literacy\, entrepreneurship\, emotional intelligence\, strategic thinking\, relationship building\, and more. Rising leaders will leave this workshop with a proactive mindset focused on achieving their career goals\, and existing firm owners will leave understanding how to guide and support the next generation of women and minority leaders in architecture. \n  \nSpeaker: Rena M. Klein\, FAIA\, Senior Partner\, CVG \nRena leads CVG’s management consulting team and advises all CVG clients on best practices in finance\, operations\, and ownership transition. She is a nationally-recognized expert in design firm practice and author of The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management (Wiley\, 2010). With 20 years of experience as the owner of a small architecture firm\, and over 15 years as a management consultant and educator\, Rena brings a special understanding of design firms managed by entrepreneurial architects. Rena served as executive editor of AIA’s The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice\, 15th edition (Wiley 2013) and is past-chair of the National Advisory Group for the AIA Practice Management Knowledge Community. She is based in Corrales\, New Mexico. \n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!  \n \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. \n  \nA minimum of 7 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel.  Reservations can also be transferred. Advanced registration closes Wednesday\, March 5\, @noon.  On-site registration will be available. \n  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  ONSITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/women-in-architecture-2025-equity-series-workshop/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250124T114415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T181455Z
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SUMMARY:BEC Houston Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx): Ensuring Comfort\, Durability\, and Health – 1.0 AIA LU/HSW   \nPresenter – Kayla Maines \nBuilding Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) is a quality-assurance process to ensure that a building\, when delivered\, meets the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).  Commissioning begins at the start of a project\, known as Pre-Design\, continues through the design and construction phases of the project\, and is even observed a year after occupancy\, sometimes longer depending on if seasonal commissioning is desired. The process is more than a single review of the Contract Documents\, just system testing\, providing check lists\, only observing of construction\, or only involving HVAC equipment. BECx is a combination of these types of tasks throughout the life of the project and involves the enclosure systems (exterior walls\, foundation\, and roof) to reduce Owner’s risk. We will review what BECx is and exploring the process by reviewing two case studies where BECx was utilized on projects. \nCodes\, Commissioning and Testing     \nPresenter – Jonathan Curtain \nHow the 2021 IECC Changes Affect Building Design\, and How to Use Commissioning to Solve Project Problems \nCodes are an ever-evolving challenge and opportunity for designers as they update in response to new products\, requirements\, and issues.  These changes to codes can have major impacts on how buildings are designed and constructed\, and are often associated with improving health and safety of building occupants.  This presentation seeks to help designers understand recent major code updates that will have an effect on building design\, how the commissioning process is essential to meeting these requirements\, and how it can be used to solve building challenges. \nSchedule: \n\n11:00am – Check-in and lunch\n11:30am-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.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bec-houston-lunch-learn/
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:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T153844
CREATED:20250203T162836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T042823Z
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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
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/buffalo-bayou-walking-tour/
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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