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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - houston-tx BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ARE Study Group - All Sections DTSTART:20260908T223000Z DTEND:20260909T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002827Z UID:10000305-1788888600-1788894000@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:EVENT RESCHEDULED DUE TO POTENTIALLY INCLEMENT WEATHER. \nNEW DATE: September 8 @ 5:30 PM \nLocation: Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce \nJoin us for the New ARE Study Group session to build your momen tum in studying for the ARE. Held in a new mentorship-style format\, the s ession will offer an opportunity to focus on all sections of A.R.E. Bring your questions\, your notes\, your laptops\, and your favorite personal st udy materials to compare with colleagues! \nAdditionally\, we will discuss study materials and subscriptions available on the market\, answer attend ee questions\, and offer a strategy for approaching and scheduling your ex ams. \nThis session will be held at Architecture Center Houston. Light bit es and drinks will be provided. \nSee you there soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002827Z URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/are-study-group-all-sections-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund Q&A DTSTART:20260909T173000Z DTEND:20260909T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002134Z UID:10000163-1788957000-1788958800@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Q&A session about Women in Architecture ’s Professional Development Fund application process. We’ll cover the ins and outs of applications for the Licensure Scholarship and Professiona l Development Grant\, then open the floor to questions. \nThe application will open September 1st. \n  \nZoom login link: \nAIA Houston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: WiA PD Fund Q&A\nTime: Sep 9\, 2026 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/82247850007?pwd=Y7EkbC9wZJFErsY1qCsMYpSKPFQZSa.1 \nMeeting ID: 822 4785 0007\nPasscode: 641463 LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002134Z LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82247850007?pwd=Y7EkbC9wZJFErsY1qCsMYpS KPFQZSa.1 URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/women-in-architectures-professio nal-development-fund-qa/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MGMC - Committee Kick-Off and Social DTSTART:20260909T223000Z DTEND:20260910T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T190621Z UID:10000309-1788975000-1788980400@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Become a part of the Michael G. Meyers High School Design Comp etition Committee. Join us to learn more about the committee and kick off the 2027 competition. We will gather on Wednesday\, September 9\, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company (2000 Lyons Ave\, 77020) from 5:30- 7 p.m.  \nThe annual high school scholarship competition is an event sponsored by Archi tecture Center Houston Foundation\, AIA Houston\, and local architecture f irms and affiliates. This is an idea competition that emphasizes creative problem-solving and graphic presentation. MGMC is looking for professional s from the architecture community to help plan this year’s competition a nd work with students from January to May. The committee meets once a mont h and hosts four events over five months. \nIn the past\, students have be en asked to design a variety of dynamic and challenging projects\, includi ng a neighborhood recreation space and a public viewing area for major spo rting events\, including the FIFA World\, an education center focusing on sustainable efforts and practices\, a skyscraper in the heart of downtown Houston\, a multi-purpose building for Houston’s Third Ward\, a museum\, and others. The committee selects the project\, writes the program\, rais es funds for student scholarships\, organizes the Clays for College fundra iser\, and hosts four events to help students learn basic architectural de sign skills and understand the competition requirements. \n2026 MGMC Schol arship Winners can be viewed here. \nPlanning and fundraising will start i n September\, and the program kicks off in January 2027 with student event s and wraps up with an awards ceremony in late Spring. \nIf you are unable to attend\, but are interested in joining\, contact committee chair Adria na Haces. \n\nMichael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition (MGMC) is an annual event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation and A IA Houston. This is an idea competition for high school students that emph asizes creative problem-solving. Students participate in a series of event s\, led by architects\, such as learning basic architectural drawing skill s and how to understand clients’ needs. Winning students receive scholar ships to a university or college of their choice. \nThe program has awarde d over $280\,000 in scholarships over the years. Many past participants ha ve returned to support the program after graduating from college with arch itecture degrees. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T190621Z URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/mgmc-committee-kick-off-and-soci al/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture: MaS DTSTART:20260916T000000Z DTEND:20260916T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T191121Z UID:10000303-1789498800-1789504200@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and  Scholarship program (MaS)\, through AIA Houston and Architecture Center H ouston\, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in t he Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college studen ts pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an establi shed career in the field. The program is for Latino students who are striv ing to influence the future of the built environment and the architecture profession. MaS will kick off on September 15\, 2026\, and conclude in Ma y 2027. \n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITYfor the mentorship: \n\nStudents ha ve the option to participate only in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But students are welcome to participate in any MaS-relat ed events.\nStudents pursuing a degree in architecture at the University o f 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 fu nds directly to tuition. \nStudents with full scholarships are not eligib le.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSThe 2026-2027 program starts in September 2026 and ends in May 2027. \n\nRegularly check in with an assig ned 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 wil l meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 15 at 7pm. \nParti cipate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.\nAttend thr ee LiA\, AIAH\, TSA or HNOMA-sponsored events. Not including student chapt ers or student-led events. Students are required to take a selfie at each event.\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 vid eo should not be a recording of a class crit and should not exceed 5 minut es.\n\n\n\n\n\nAWARDS \nStudents must participate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activities are meant to suppo rt and complement the student’s academic career. \nScholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-sem ester submission\, which will be reviewed by a jury. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T191121Z LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 7 7002\, United States URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-mas2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Optimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope CE Event DTSTART:20260916T213000Z DTEND:20260916T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T011047Z UID:10000304-1789576200-1789583400@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Building Enclosure Council of Houston Presents:                          \nOptimizing the Building Enclosure Envelope \nGe nerative Design Strategies for Early-Stage Architectural Performance \nPre senter: Joe Fong\, LEED AP \nDiscover how Autodesk Forma and Generative Design are transforming the architectural workflow from early concept to t eam collaboration. In this session\, you’ll learn how to rapidly generat e performance-based building massings tailored to site constraints\, perfo rm comprehensive site analyses early in the design phase\, and streamline team coordination. Step into a unified\, shared workspace where design opt ions can be evaluated\, compared\, and refined in real time. \nAIA CE Cred it: 1.0 LU \nSchedule: \n\n4:30pm – Check-in\n5:00pm – Presentation\n\ nAdditional Information: \n\nBeer & Wine Available\nParking is not include d\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full re fund if you need to cancel your reservation.\n\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR UNDE RWRITER SPONSOR! LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T011047Z LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 7 7002\, United States URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bec-houston-lunch-learn-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:EP University: Constructability Reviews DTSTART:20260923T163000Z DTEND:20260923T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183134Z UID:10000310-1790163000-1790170200@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth session of the EP University Lecture Se ries: Constructability Reviews. \nConstructability is a concept that impli es ease of construction\, and constructability reviews represent a detaile d analysis of the construction documents to confirm the buildability of th e proposed systems and details. The purpose of a constructability review i s to identify challenges to the actual construction of a project before a project completes design and documentation. \n\nDetermining up-front what to look for in creating a reliable\, buildable set of drawings for even th e most technical aspects of design\nIdentifying and prioritizing critical risk features of the design that the designer and builder can proactively address in the workflow to avoid design rework\nUnderstand how to establis h a process for performing effective reviews of the construction documents at different phases to ensure documentation is correct\nExplore the revie w process for constructability by trade – site\, structural\, architectu ral\, interiors\, and MEP\n\nPresented by Jeanette Shaw of Powers Brown Ar chitecture\, this session offers 1LU CE credit.  \nLunch is provided. \n Location: Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Su ite 300\, Houston\, TX 77007 \nAdvanced registration is required. Deadline : Monday\, September 21 at 5PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183134Z LOCATION:Powers Brown Architecture\, MKT 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Sui te 300\, Houston\, TX 77007\, 600 N Shepherd\, Building 3\, Ste 300\, Hous ton\, TX\, 77007 URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ep-university-constructability-r eviews/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Architectural History of Houston Street Skating DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T073104Z UID:10000277-1790413200-1790420400@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join lifelong skateboarder and architectural historian Ted Bar row on a walking tour of the highlights of Houston’s Modernist and Late- Modernist architecture through a skateboarder’s perspective. The tour w ill cover key plazas and buildings which became local\, state-wide\, and eventually global skateboarding destinations from the late 1980’s to tod ay. \n\nAbout Ted Barrow \nTheodore (Ted) Barrow is an art historian\, wri ter\, curator\, and lecturer whose work bridges academic scholarship and c ontemporary currents. Born in Bolinas\, California\, he holds a Ph.D. in a rt history from the Graduate Center\, CUNY\, where he explored the Florida paintings of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent through an ecocritical lens. Barrow has taught at Barnard College\, Baruch College\, City Colleg e of New York\, and the University of San Francisco. Outside of art and ac ademia\, he is a distinctive voice in skateboarding culture\, known for Th is Old Ledge\, a video series that investigates the cultural and architect ural significance of global skate spots.” \n  \nThis program is in conj unction with The Kinetics of Urban Movement\, on view at the Architecture Center Houston from June 18-September 26. \n  \nExhibition Sponsors and Community Partners \nKinetics of Urban Movement is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance \n \nCherries Wheels\nHoney Skate Club\nHouston Parks and Recreation Department\nHouston Skate Academy \nSelect\nSkate ECOSYSTEMS\nSouthside Skatepark LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T073104Z LOCATION:Tranquility Park\, 400 Rusk\, Houston\, Texas\, 77002 URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/the-architectural-history-of-hou ston-street-skating/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Melton Electric Tour DTSTART:20261014T220000Z DTEND:20261014T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T190621Z UID:10000308-1791997200-1792000800@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Melton Electric: Modernizing Legacy Through Adaptive Reuse and Human-Centric Design \nThis building tour explores the transformative ren ovation and expansion of the Melton Electric headquarters\, a 1970s-era st ructure repurposed to meet the demands of a modern\, collaborative workfor ce. Attendees will examine how the design team balanced the preservation o f the original building’s legacy with high-performance sustainable strat egies. The session highlights the integration of natural daylighting\, ene rgy-efficient building systems\, and interior modifications designed to en hance occupant wellness. Participants will gain insight into the technical and strategic decisions required to modernize aging infrastructure\, ulti mately creating a contemporary facility that supports both operational gro wth and a healthier employee experience. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nTime:  \ n\nTour 5pm-6pm\nSocial to follow @ Karbach Brewing Co. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T190621Z LOCATION:Melton Electric\, 2309 Karbach Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77092\, Un ited States URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/melton-electric-tour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Home Tour DTSTART:20261107T180000Z DTEND:20261109T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002807Z UID:10000292-1794052800-1794160800@architecturehouston.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The AIA Houston Home Tour is a 2-day\, self-guided tour featur ing custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects. \nJo in us to experience some of the best new residential architecture by AIA m embers in a variety of architectural styles\, featuring new construction\, renovations\, and additions. \nLearn more about the tour and preview each home HERE. \nTickets purchased online may be picked up at any one of the featured homes on the days of the tour. Additionally\, full-tour tickets a nd single-home tickets may be purchased at any of the featured homes on th e days of the tour. \nThis is a rain or shine event. All sales are final. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002807Z URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/hometour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:AIA Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://architecturehouston.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR