A Place for All

The Ismaili Center Opens as Houston’s Newest Landmark

The nation’s first Ismaili Center opens in Houston—uniting art, faith, and design.

11/14/2025 By Diane Cowen

Hot on the Market

This Rare Midcentury Modern Houston Gem by MacKie & Kamrath Could Spark a Bidding War

A Meadowcreek Village home by Houston’s iconic architects is listed for just $450,000—an almost unheard-of price for their work.

09/19/2025 By Diane Cowen

The Must List

Architects Trade Blueprints for Beach Buckets at Galveston Sandcastle Festival

It makes perfect sense, really. Who better to construct massive feats of nothing but sand and water than AIA Houston members, whose job it is to keep buildings steady and safe?

09/11/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Not-So-Mad Science and Art Are Happening in ArCH’s Verdant Laboratory

Falon Mihalic takes over the gallery at Architecture Center of Houston, turning it into a beautiful, but bittersweet, reflection on the city’s damaged ecology and how we might fix it.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Dark Side

The Darth Vader House’s Long (Imperial) March Through Houston History

We got a chance to speak to the new owner, Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera, about his vision for a brand-new chapter for the fascinating space.

05/09/2025 By Claire Sewell

To the Future

Modernist Architecture Is Here to Stay in Houston

Great style, accessibility, and sustainability all factor into Houston having its eye on the future.

02/26/2025 By Diane Cowen

Gates of Heaven

The Rothko Chapel’s Restoration Has a Long Road Ahead

The paintings damaged by Hurricane Beryl opened up critical conversations about the arts and climate change, but also inspired some touching community outreach.

01/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Open Doors

Fall Home Tours Show Off Houston’s History and Architecture

Eastwood, Good Brick, and AIA Houston open gorgeous houses to the public, from preserved older homes to newer gems.

10/15/2024 By Diane Cowen

The Must List

MFAH’s 150 Years of Design Exhibit Is Small but Mighty

The museum has had a unique collaboration with AIA Houston for 25 years, collecting around 65 objects now on display together for the first time.

09/24/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Sacred Spaces

Stunning Sacred Spaces in Houston to Channel Your Spirituality

From temples to cathedrals, the city’s religious institutions add grace and charm to our urban landscape.

08/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Sky High

Houstonians Are Spending Top Dollar to Lift Their Homes

Faced with the threat of more floods and changing city codes, many residents are choosing to build up.

06/05/2024 By Diane Cowen

The Great Disconnection

How Detached Townhouses Took Over Houston

A rare find in other US cities, they’ve become the de facto style built in Houston thanks to our construction-friendly ethos.

06/04/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Houston Buildings We Love or Hate

From the quirky Beer Can House to the god-ugly Alley Theatre.

05/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Honey, I’m Home

Our Favorite Homes in the 2023 AIA Houston Home Tour

From charming bungalows to midcentury marvels, there are some spectacular architectural gems to explore this year.

10/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Remodel

Building a Dream Home on a Houston Bayou

A local attorney designed a smart, serene escape from the hustle and bustle of a busy Oak Forest road.

05/16/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Storybook River Oaks Home

A 2023 remodel combines vintage charm with elegant upgrades.

05/11/2023 By Melissa Dalton

PROPERTY WATCH

A Newly Built Home with an Old Soul in Galveston

Welcome to Plum Construction's world of "Livable Art."

02/02/2023 By Melissa Dalton

ARCHITECTURE WATCH

Houston Endowment’s New HQ Is Pioneering Eco-Friendly Architecture

A new endowment for Houston Endowment.

12/19/2022 By Claire Anderson

West University

Property Watch: The Iconic “Darth Vader House” Hits the Market Again

The force is strong with this one.

10/13/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Elements of Style

Art or Architecture? This Houston Design Firm Is Blurring the Lines

Meet rootlab, the business that’s taking Houston’s design scene by storm.

10/06/2022 By Alexia Partouche