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Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at the Architecture Center Houston, 315 Capitol.
 
09/01/2010 : WED : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Residential Committee Meeting

Cancelled


09/01/2010 : WED : 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Historic Preservation Ordinance

Betty Chapman, chair of the Houston Archeological and Historical Commission, Fernando Brave, HAHC member, and Randy Pace, COH Historic Preservation Officer, will explain proposed amendments and what impact they will have on new construction in Historic Districts, outline issues of concern to the Commission, and answer questions. No rsvp necessary.


09/02/2010 : THU : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
YAF/IAN Firm Presence with English + Associates Architects

The Young Architects Forum is hosting Firm Presence, a continuing series of conversations with Houstons leading architects. Join us at 5:30 for a tour of English + Associates Architects, winner of the 2010 Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work Award.

Click here to view the invitation.

Seats are limited. To Rsvp, contact Courtney, courtney@aiahouston.org


09/02/2010 : THU : 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Education Committee Sketch Day

Join us Thu, Sep 2, from 6-7:30 at ArCH to help with the new Architecture Activity Book. Pick a great building in Houston and sketch it - do it for the kids.


09/06/2010 : MON : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Labor Day

The Architecture Center will be closed.


09/07/2010 : TUE : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Exhibitions Committee Meeting

Rsvp to Mat Wolff, mat@aiahouston.org


09/07/2010 : TUE : 5:30 PM - 6:30 AM
2030 Challenge

If you are interested in helping our community lead all others in sustainable design and construction - please join Kathleen English on a new task force to adapt Seattle's 2030 curriculum to roll out in Houston. The first meeting will be Tue, Sep 7 at 5:30pm.

Please rsvp to kenglish@english-architects.com.


09/09/2010 : THU : 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Historic Resources Committee Meeting

Rsvp to Courtney Tutt, courtney@aiahouston.org


09/09/2010 : THU : 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM : 2 HSW / SD
DECONSTRUCTING BANKS
Presentation by Karen Lantz, AIA of Enter Architecture


A Case Study for Landfill Diversion, Charitable Contributions, LEED Points and Tax Savings

Details and Registration
  

09/10/2010 : FRI : 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Back to School Bash
AIA Houston is inviting architecture students and faculty of our three schools, honoring Dean s Oliver, Sabouni, and Whiting.

Click here to view our invitation on Facebook.


09/13/2010 : MON : 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sample Recycling

Sep 13-17, 8:30am-4pm, drop off your product samples for student art projects at ArCH or McCoy.

Click here for more info.


09/15/2010 : WED : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Health Committee Meeting
Rsvp to Courtney Tutt, courtney@aiahouston.org


09/16/2010 : THU : 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ArCH Membership Committee Meeting
Rsvp to arch@aiahouston.org


09/16/2010 : THU : 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Authors in Architecture



09/20/2010 : MON : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Education Committee Meeting
Rsvp to Steven Shultz, steven@aiahouston.org


09/21/2010 : TUE : 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
New Members Lunch

For more information, please contact Mat Wolff, mat@aiahouston.org


09/21/2010 : TUE : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BEC Houston Presents:
Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques for Building Envelope Systems


Presenter: Jacob Bice, Ph.D., P.E.
1 HSW/LU provided by Walter P Moore

Details


09/22/2010 : WED : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM : 6 Total
Full Day CE Opportunity
6 Total HSW LUs - Including 4 SD Learning Units


Topics Include:

Guidelines for Using Geotechnical Reports for Projects
Casework and Millwork Sustainable Design in Texas Schools
LEED® 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations; Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning (Cx)
Plaza Deck Waterproofing and Green Roofing
PMMA Liquid Resin Roofing and Waterproofing

Details and Registration
  

09/22/2010 : WED : 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM : 1 HSW / LU
Series Launch
Architectural History CE & Social: Theatres


Barrie Scardino, Executive Director, AIA Houston will give an illustrated presentation over the history of theatre architecture from 200BC to 2010CE.

5:00pm-6:30pm: Social
6:30pm-7:30pm: CE Presentation

Details and Registration
  

09/23/2010 : THU : 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Houston Seminar
Historian and author; Stephen Fox will speak to members on Frank Lloyd Wright.


09/28/2010 : TUE : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Emeritus Luncheon

At:
Junior League




09/28/2010 : TUE : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Urban Design Committee Meeting
RSVP to Morgana D'Avila, morgana@aiahouston.org


09/28/2010 : TUE : 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Government Affairs Committee

Rsvp to Morgana D'Avila, morgana@aiahouston.org


09/28/2010 : TUE : 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Committee on the Environment (COTE)

At:
Central Market, Upstairs Cafe Seating


Rsvp to Courtney Tutt, courtney@aiahouston.org


09/29/2010 : WED : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Committee Meeting

Rsvp to Courtney Tutt, courtney@aiahouston.org


09/29/2010 : WED : 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM : 1 LU
Business Practice CE Series:
Outlook Analysis on Business Opportunities in Architecture


This presentation will revolve around finance and investing. Tips on how to survive and capitalize in today's economy will be discussed. It will also cover CAP and Trade impact, upcoming legislation affecting architects and clients, as well as the obsolescence of many existing structures. The program is presented by two experienced strategists. Both operate extensively with the private Sector, and have additional positions as an adjunct professor and a business professor.

Details and Registration
  



 
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