AIA Houston Chapter

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Houston Design Gala ✨

The Houston Design Gala brings together architects, designers, industry partners, and community leaders to celebrate design excellence and support the mission of Architecture Center Houston. The evening reflected the creativity, collaboration, and shared commitment that continue to shape Houston’s built environment and strengthen our design community.

Proceeds from the Gala directly benefit Architecture Center Houston. These funds support exhibitions, tours, lectures, educational programming, and community outreach initiatives that cultivate public appreciation for architecture and its impact on the human experience.

Thank you to our sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this year’s event such a memorable success!

View the full gallery: https://www.deezunkerphotography.com/event/aia-houston-design-gala-2026/

The 2026 AIA Houston Design Awards Call for Entries are open!

Submit your best work across architecture, interiors, residential, restoration, urban design, conceptual, and more. Projects will be evaluated on design quality, innovation, sustainability, and ex*****on.

Submission deadline: May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST.

Learn more and submit here:
https://architecturehouston.org/design-awards/

Preparing for the ARE? Join us for the next ARE Study Group session.

This mentorship-style session supports candidates across all divisions of the exam. Bring your questions and study materials for a collaborative discussion on strategies, resources, and how to approach scheduling and preparing for the ARE.

Presented in partnership with the Women in Architecture, Emerging Professionals, and Latinos in Architecture committees.

📅 May 20
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

Learn more and register:
https://architecturehouston.org/event/are-study-group-all-sections-3/