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© 2025 Houston Design Collaborative
Our vision is to establish a vibrant and engaged community dedicated to exploring, understanding, and advocating for design, planning, development, fabrication, and construction in greater Houston.
Become a volunteer and an active part of our growing community.
2025-2026 fundraising campaign
01.18.2025
WE HAVE A STRETCH GOAL TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS!
Houston Design Collaborative was founded to spark cross-disciplinary conversations and action around design, planning, development, fabrication, and construction in Greater Houston. Our vision is to build a vibrant and engaged design community!
Through our crowdfunding campaign, “WE ARE HERE”, we aim to raise $35,000 by February 2026 to launch the organization and create a solid financial foundation for HDC to fulfil our vision.
Each contribution will support programming and events.
All donations will be acknowledged and donors will be invited to our Launch Party in Q1 2026.
UPCOMING EVENTS
02.01.2026 | 2pm – 3:30pm
Education Program
Victor Lundy – 103rd Birthday Celebration, Home Tour & Panel Discussion
Join us for a special event to celebrate the life & work of Victor Lundy at the Lundy Home. The current owners – Daniel & Carole Price – will welcome our group into their home for a tour and discussion of Victor Lundy’s stunning design and the challenges of preservation of this unique structure.
Photo credit: Ben Hill
PAST EVENTS
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.