New On Board: PDR Principal Marc Bellamy
This spring, industry leader and alumnus Marc Bellamy (B.Arch. '00) joins the Hines College's Leadership Council as the advisory group continues to advance the College's strategic initiatives.
Commercializing Beyond Zero
Government officials, industry executives, academic leaders, and students gathered at Amergy Bank Tower on April 17 for “Good Business and Beyond Zero” – a symposium exploring the past, present, and future of commercializing beyond net zero.
Alumni Spotlight: Andre Simapranata (B.Arch. '12)
Andre Simapranata (B.Arch. '12) recently completed a project in Bali, a residential villa called Tanatakah. He said, "The Hines College fully prepared me with the skills to take on this kind of project and see it through."
Hines College Alum Honored for Historic Preservation Legacy
Preservation Houston honored alumnus David Bucek, FAIA (’90), with the 2024 President’s Award. The recognition spotlights the Hines College alumnus’ commitment to safeguarding Houston’s historic and influential architectural past.
Alumni Spotlight: Micki Washington (M.Arch. '04)
Micki Washington (M.Arch. '04) is the Workplace Strategy and Change Management Lead for the Americas at BP. Her work includes developing strategies for businesses and gathering research on a variety of topics that include inclusive design practices, workplace trends, real estate statistics, and more.
Finding Coolness in the Heat
Hines College assistant professor Dalia Munenzon and UC Berkeley assistant professor Elizabeth Galvez were awarded an AIA National Upjohn Research Grant for their proposal Collective Comfort, a public program reimagining cooling centers as educational resilience hubs in Phoenix.
From Project to Passion
For a sixth consecutive year, the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design has again achieved top honors in the annual Bienenstock Furniture and Interior Design Competition with a win by third-year industrial design student Valente Zambrano.
Connecting History and Culture through Architecture
On a winning streak since 2020, University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design students have seen success at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Fort Worth Excellence in Architecture Student Design Awards again!
Celebrating a Legacy of Urban Planning
On February 6, 2024, the City of Houston proclaimed a day in honor of Margaret Wallace Brown's (B.S.' 83) service to the City and her retirement as the Department of Planning and Development director.
Hines College Student Organizations You Should Know: National Organization of Minority Architecture Students
As the student chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), UH NOMAS has built a community at the Hines College to empower students who are underrepresented in architecture.
10th Annual Cougar 100 Honors Hines College Alumni
On February 27th, the University of Houston and the University of Houston Alumni Association gathered on campus at the Moores Opera House for a milestone year honoring UH's fastest-growing alumni-owned and operated business.
Alumni Spotlight: William Williams ('89)
William Williams' ('89) time at UH helped him learn to collaborate with others. He said, "The Hines College has always been one of the most diverse programs in the country, and I mean that in ways beyond its clear racial diversity."
Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Brave (M.Arch. '88)
An accomplished architect, Fernando Brave (M.Arch '88) reflects on his firm's practices: "I am particularly fond of the fact that we primarily serve community-based projects. We work with clients whose missions are, in different ways, to improve the quality of life in the region."
A Winning Combination: Barbeque and Scholarships
What started as a barbeque competition ended with a new student scholarship for the Hines College. THR3E Design awarded the Hines College a gift of $5,000 – the first gift supporting a $25,000 endowed student scholarship.
Taking Flyte
The fourth annual Global Footwear Awards (GFA) winners included recent University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design industrial design graduate Toluwalase Adedipe ('23) who designed Flyte, inspired by animals like dragonflies and geckos.
DIMENSION Magazine - Fall 2023
The fall 2023 edition of the Hines College's award-winning magazine highlights how our students, faculty, and alumni are making waves in the design community developing accessible design for those most in need, envisioning new approaches to the past, and challenging each other as architects and designer. Discover how our research and innovation are pushing the boundaries of design.
Design Students Who Mean Business
A new wave of entrepreneurs is emerging this holiday season — University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design students are leveraging their talents to navigate the intersection of creativity and commerce.
Alumni Spotlight: Cindy Villarreal ('07)
Cindy Villarreal, AIA, MBA, WELL AP ('07) finds her diverse work rewarding as well as being an example of a minority woman architect. She said, "There were many voices (and statistics) along the way that all said my becoming a registered architect was highly unlikely, but the voice inside me that believed I would be was the loudest. I hope to be that positive voice for someone."
Hines College Students Organizations You Should Know: The Architecture Lobby at UH
The Architecture Lobby at UH has returned to help students prepare for careers through workshops, learning about firm culture, and how to apply for internships. The Lobby also hosted sessions with industry professionals, allowing students an opportunity to candidly discuss the profession.
Alumni Spotlight: Sean Fleming (MAAS '20)
Sean Fleming (MAAS '20) studied architecture history before continuing his studies at the Hines College. Now a photographer, he shared, "Many architectural photographers I look up to were once architects themselves or formally studied design, and I believe their education shows in their work."
Celebrating 20 Years of Industrial Design
The Hines College celebrated its Industrial Design program's 20th anniversary on November 17 with a day of learning, networking, and celebratory events. Established in 2003 as the only ID in Texas and the surrounding four-state region, the program has risen to the top quickly, garnering international acclaim from the design community.
Hines Researchers Partner with City of Houston to Address Resiliency
Professor Bruce Race, Ph.D., joined by assistant professors Mili Kyropoulou and Dalia Munenzon, will partner with the City of Houston to help address resiliency and stormwater and heat island mitigation in the Fifth Ward. A $1 million grant from the EPA will fund their work with the community.
UH Architecture and Engineering Team’s Thermodynamic House to Compete in Housing Event
A UH team of architects, engineers and designers will put their creative minds to the test as part of a new competition to design innovative, unique and fully operational homes to lead the housing transformation and showcase their talents.
Building Heights in Education and Industry
Hines College professor Joe Colaco recently won the AIA Houston 2023 Educator of the Year Award. Growing up admiring the complexities of building design, for the last 53 years Colaco prepared students to pursue careers in architecture and engineering, hoping to pass along technical knowledge and skills to budding architects. Read more about his experiences.
Alumni Spotlight: Alyse Makarewicz ('97)
Alyse Makarewicz ('97) studied architecture to combine her analytical and creative strengths. Since then, she started her firm 18 years ago to help keep women in architecture. Recently, AMB Architects was selected as AIA Houston's Firm of the Year 2023.
Recent Graduate Develops 3D Printable Prostheses to Restore Amputees' Finger Mobility
David Edquilang ('22) first designed Lunet as an undergraduate industrial design student at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. The design, honored with multiple international awards, is a groundbreaking, easy-to-use 3D printable finger prosthesis that offers amputees a low-cost solution to restore finger functionality.
Envisioning a New Astrodome Through an Integrated Approach
Hines College assistant professor Mili Kyropoulou and her team recently achieved first place in the Lowdown Showdown Competition for their original design, repurposing Houston’s infamous Astrodome using building performance data to inform their strategy.