AIA Home Tour: October 26 & 27

One of the most popular events of the year is almost here! We are eagerly awaiting the 2013 AIA Home Tour, which will be held on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. This is one of the most interesting and exciting events of the year, and we can’t wait to see the seven homes selected to take part in this year’s tour.

About the AIA Home Tour

The AIA Home Tour is an annual event, open to the public, which showcases the finest residential architecture in the Houston area, as designed by licensed architects. Houses are chosen to showcase a variety of design styles, demonstrating that excellence in design is not limited by size or money.

The tour attracts more than 3000 attendees each year, and runs from noon through 6 p.m. each day. Tours are self-guided; a two-day pass costs $25, a two-day pass for cyclists is $20, and single-house tickets are $10 each.

Volunteers

If you volunteer for three hours as a Docent on the Home Tour, you earn a free Home Tour Ticket and an invitation to the exclusive Appreciation Party sponsored by Mason’s Mill & Lumber Co.

Virtual Tour

Never been on the AIA Home Tour before? Check out their virtual tour video resources from the 2012 Home Tour to get an idea of what you’ll see on the 2013 tour! You can also read this article from the Houston Business Journal, which details information for the upcoming 2013 tour, including photos of the homes you will see.

Home Tour: At a Glance

Interested in attending the 2013 AIA Home Tour? Here are some quick details you’ll need to know:

• Two-day passes can be purchased in advance at the AIA Houston website or at their offices, at 315 Capitol St., Suite 100.
• Single home passes and two-day passes can be purchased at any of the participating houses during home tour hours.
• AIA Houston has provided a Google map of the participating houses, which you can find here.

This is a great opportunity to see some of the finest architecture Houston has to offer—don’t miss the 2013 AIA Houston Home Tour!