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 […]
Leading healthcare and design professionals will gather in Houston for a one-day symposium focused on the future of intensive care unit (ICU) design, guided by the newly updated standards from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). Hosted by the Center for Health Systems & Design at Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture, in collaboration […]
Join us for the 2025 AIA Houston Design Awards Presentation! The AIA Houston Design Awards program recognizes design excellence in: Architecture greater than 50,000 SF Architecture less than 50,000 SF Residential architecture Interior architecture Restoration/renovation Divine detail Urban design On the boards Conceptual Criteria to be used by the jury include quality of design, resolution […]
Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary, a guided kayak tour about the range of salinity levels and corresponding plant communities in the salt marshes of Galveston Bay at Galveston Island State Park. Plants signal ecosystem conditions; they exist on long timescales and big geographies, making them quiet messengers of changes in our environment. Led […]
The AIAH Interior Architecture Committee presents a week-long series of events, featuring project tours, lectures, presentations, panel discussions, and CEUs, celebrating and discussing the latest innovations in interior architecture. Learn more HERE.
Blueprint for Career Paths for Interior Architects and Designers Join us for an inspiring joint event presented jointly for the first time by the Houston AIA and IIDA Houston City Center. Hear from a diverse panel of industry leaders as they share their unique professional journeys across architecture, interior design, and beyond. Discover how careers […]
University of Houston RAD Center Tour Step into the RAD Center’s innovative mass timber structure, where vertical rhythms and glass façades bring the surrounding woodlands inside. Before the RAD Center, this site was home to an underground dining facility—a once-bustling student space that was severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey. Our tour will explore this project […]
Redefining the Workplace: Settings for Relationship-Based Work Recent shifts have organizations thinking about work and workplace in new ways. You'll learn how taking a more relationship-based approach to workplace planning--as opposed to an activity-based approach--considers who needs to be supported and the nature of their interactions. And you'll explore space typologies, or settings, that can […]
The Furniture Bank Documentary: A Place to Dream Join us for an unforgettable evening as we lift the curtain on A Place to Dream, the powerful new documentary from the creative minds behind the Houston Furniture Bank’s “No Kids on the Floor” initiative. This event offers a first look at the film’s emotional impact, spotlighting […]
Power Hour - Beyond the Building: Designing for Learning, Growth, and Lifelong Impact Architecture for education is about more than classrooms and campuses—it’s about shaping environments that inspire curiosity, foster equity, and support learners of all ages. This year’s panel will explore how architects can design spaces that promote meaningful learning experiences, not just for […]
Mohawk Fractal Findings Fractals are repeatable patterns that occur throughout our natural world. Scientists have found that we are fluent at perceiving fractals in nature and receiving their benefits. Building on our collaboration with 13&9 Design and Dr. Richard Taylor of Fractals Research, Fractal Findings expands Mohawk Group’s collections of fractal-based patterns that support well- […]
Beyond the Studio: Rethinking Interior Design Education in Houston As the only interior design program in Houston, Houston Community College (HCC) has the unique responsibility and privilege of shaping the city’s next generation of interior designers. In this presentation, we’ll share how our program goes beyond traditional design education, embracing innovation and industry relevance. At […]
Porcelain for Interior & Exterior Applications Tour of Thorntree's remodeled showroom in the design center, accompanied by a continuing education presentation. Continuing Education 1.0 HSW 1.0 IDCEC About the Speaker Elizabeth Longsta currently works as an A&D Rep for Thorntree for the last 6 years. Her previous experiences include additional sales roles and commercial interior […]
Philowilke Partnership Office Tour Philowilke designed its office and relocated to it last year. Located on level 4 of the Towers at Westchase, immersed with tree caps of nearby landscape and streetscape, the office design is intended to create an environment with natural lights, soothing finishes and colors; the office is tied together by a […]
Wellness for All For many architects and designers, wellness design has been thought of as a remote escape where wealthy people go to become enlightened in body and mind. While this can be a good and beautiful thing, it neglects much of the population that could benefit from wellness the most. With the current trajectory […]
Library of the Future -- A tour Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library An architecture tour of the completed Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library will offer real-world insights into how design can help libraries transform into hubs for cutting-edge technology and multi-disciplinary creativity. The tour will look at how embracing new media and diverse community needs […]
Page Fabrication Tour Please join us for a casual tour and presentation of Page's fabrication studio. Located in Houston’s East End Maker Hub, our 5,000-square-foot Fabrication Shop is part of a larger ecosystem of innovation and creativity. The East End Maker Hub is Houston’s premier center for manufacturing and fabrication, designed to support everything from […]
Wood Rot Repair Workshop - Windows, Doors & More Presented by the AIA Houston Historic Resources Committee In partnership with Preservan and Luckie’s Pocket Space is Limited to 16 participants About the Workshop Step inside a piece of Houston’s history for a hands-on, two-day Wood Rot Repair Workshop focused on repairing […]
Time: 6PM Location: Identity Architects, 111 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002 Join us for the ARE Study Group session this year to build your momentum in studying for the ARE. Bring your questions, your notes, your laptops, and your favorite personal study materials to compare with colleagues! We will focus on the PPD and PDD sections […]
Join us for a Urbanism Continuum CE day! 8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-10:15am Healthier Streets for Houstonians <1.25 AIA HSW & 1.25 LA/CES HSW> Presented by Donna Kacmar, FAIA 10:15-11:30am Bird's Eye View: Crafting Bird-Friendly Designs <1.25 AIA HSW & 1.25 LA/CES HSW> Presented by Chloe Crumley, National Audubon Society 11:30-12:15pm Break for Lunch […]
A conversation with managing principals Sandra Morrison, RA (Ziegler Cooper), Maria Perez, AIA (Gensler) and Cindy Villareal, AIA (O’Connell Robertson)
Modeled after speed dating, speed mentoring focuses on a quick exchange of information in the form of small group discussions on goals and professional challenges. It’s an efficient way to rapidly build your professional network, and share successful ways to excel in the design profession. Who knows you might just find someone that is a […]
Registered Sandcastle teams and sponsors are invited to the T-shirt Distribution Party on Thursday, September 4. At least one representative from each team must attend to pick up team signs, t-shirts, wristbands and team packets. Important instructions will be given, including beach condition updates and other information. Sandcastle T-Shirt Distribution Event sponsored by
Architect Lee F. Mindel FAIA, Principal and Co-Founder of SheltonMindel presents a lecture on “Integration of Architecture and Interior Design”. SheltonMindel is one of the top American interpreters of classic modernism in the industry today. Guided by principles of light, nature and simplicity, SheltonMindel’s renowned designs and creations focus on simple construction, organic shapes and […]
