Discover upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
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Discover upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE | 07.21.2026
PROJECT TOUR
MFAH | The Sarah Cambell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation
The Center provides dedicated studios for the painting, objects, sculpture and paper/photography conservation departments under one roof. Located on top of the museum’s parking garage, the project s the first installation of Dowel Laminated Timber panels in North America.
More information and RSVP sign up coming soon.
SAVE THE DATE | 08.30.2026
NEW PROGRAM SERIES
House Calls | XO House
LOGO Architecture
The XO House is a multigenerational live/work residence situated adjacent to White Oak Bayou and within the 500-year floodplain. Together, the ground-floor “X” and the courtyard “O” create a massing that is porous in both plan and section, producing a house that is simultaneously inward and outward-looking.
More information and RSVP sign up coming soon.
Photo by: Leonid Furmansky Ayala Vargas Photography
10.2026
Travel Program | Northwest Arkansas
Join us to explore Bentonville, Fayetteville and the surrounding area October 15th – 18th.
HDC has curated a one of a kind destination experience focused on architecture, landscape design, art, and fabrication in one of the US’s most beautiful and booming cultural and culinary scenes.
For details & tour highlights – visit our Tour Page HERE.
Sign Up HERE. (deposit required).
PAST EVENTS
05.11.2026
Young Professionals – Studio Tour Series
Menil Campus
HR Design Dept principals Heather Rowell and Eric Hughes, Brett Zamore Design and the Menil’s Mary Hohlt led a tour of current residential projects under construction across from the Menil Collection. Afterward, HDC Young Professionals hosted a happy hour on the Menil lawn.
04.02.2026
Young Professionals | Studio Tour Series | Inman Gallery
The tour of Inman Gallery’s new location at 1502 Alabama Stree was led by Kerry Inman, DKA principal Dillion Kyle, and DKA associate designer Miranda Miramon. Happy Hour followed at Axelrad.
03.24.2026
Project Tour | Sarofim Hall | Rice University
The new home for the Department of Art, in Rice University’s School of Humanities & Arts, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Jackson & Ryan (AOR), & built by Austin Commercial. It is a space designed to encourage collaboration — serving students in every medium and welcoming the Houston public for exhibitions, and collaborative events.
02.17.2026
Social Program
HDC’s Launch Party
A gathering of supporters, contributors and volunteers gathered at 2910 McKinney St to officially launch Houston Design Collaborative. We are looking forward to programs and events that reinforce our mission and build strong networks with the AEC community – join us!
Special thanks to event hosts: Branch PR & Mars Culture.
02.01.2026
Education Program
Victor Lundy – 103rd Birthday Celebration, Home Tour & Panel Discussion
The current owners – Daniel & Carol Price – welcomed HDC for a tour and discussion of Victor Lundy’s home/studio design and the challenges of preservation of this unique structure.
01.08.2026
Young Professionals – Studio Tour Series
Aura Dwellings
Russel Hruska lead a tour of Aura Dwellings design and factory tour focused on prefab home construction and the group was treated to a happy hour in a demo model.
This series will continue and programs will explore Houston’s design & construction community. All are welcome.
11.12.25
The Uptown Memorial Park Trail & Bridge Project
Representatives from SWA Group and the Uptown District highlighted the Memorial Park Trail & Bridge project currently under construction.
The suspension bridge and elevated walk system will allow cyclists & pedestrians to enjoy the local park network, which includes Buffalo Bayou, the Houston Arboretum, and Memorial Park and the historic Archery Range site.
09.10.25
Lecture and Book Signing with Megan Kimble, author of City Limits
“In City Limits, journalist Megan Kimble weaves together the origins of urban highways with the stories of ordinary people impacted by our failed transportation system.”
Ms. Kimble explored her work and unique perspective during a lecture held at The MATCH.
Learn more about the book and author here.
06.05.25
UH Construction Robotics & Fabrication Technologies Panel Discussion & Tour & Happy Hour
Affiliated Sponsor Organizations: AGC & DBIA SW
Event Sponsors: BuildPoint & FMG
We welcomed an esteemed panel to discuss innovative building technologies, materials and processes, followed by a reception in the Construction Robotics and Fabrication Technologies (C.R.A.F.T. Lab) at the UH College of Architecture and Design.
04.15.25
Turkey Bend Hard Hat Tour
Hosted by Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Buffalo Bayou Partnership will transform Turkey Bend, a former barge terminal containing multiple warehouses and a dramatic wharf, into a vibrant recreational and cultural destination.
02.08.25
Ismaili Center Houston Hard Hat Tour
Hosted by McCarthy Build
Our first official event was a Hard Hat tour of the landmark project, Ismaili Center Houston, designed by Farshid Moussavi Architecture.
OUR MISSION
BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK
Connecting professionals, civic leaders, and residents to foster meaningful partnerships.
FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Encouraging active participation in shaping the future of our city.
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES
Promoting learning opportunities that inspire innovation and excellence.
OUR MISSION
BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK
Connecting professionals, civic leaders, and residents to foster meaningful partnerships.
FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Encouraging active participation in shaping the future of our city.
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES
Promoting learning opportunities that inspire innovation and excellence.