Program Helps Progress 2030 Diversity Challenge
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) completed its fourth class of 20 architecture students as the 2022 summer cohort of the NOMA Foundation Fellowship (NFF). The NFF is a two-month summer fellowship hosted at leading architecture firms across the country where fellows engage in design research and benefit from firm mentorship. NFF provides professional…
Architecture Jobs Outlook: Here’s What To Expect In Coming Years
What is the job outlook for an architect? Through the year 2029, the architecture jobs’ outlook and that of related fields is mixed. Some jobs are expected to grow, while others will likely contract. The improvement of technology for specific tasks has reduced the number of employees required for those aspects of the design and…
How To Work Smarter, Not Harder, as an Architect 
If there is one thing that architects often lack, it’s time. Whether they are students or accomplished professionals, there never seems to be enough time to do what needs to be done. So, one of the most important skills an aspiring architect needs is efficient time management. With this in mind, here are a couple…
Leadership Programs for Architects
To meet the complex demands of this fast-paced environment, leadership is the most critical component for success. Through seminars, workshops, certificate programs, and online resources, the AIA prepares architects and emerging professionals to advance the architecture profession. Whether you are a partner in a large firm, an emerging professional in your first project management role,…
NOMA International Conference Unplugged 2022
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) is proud to present the 51st Annual NOMA International Conference Unplugged on October 26–30, 2022. So what does ‘Unplugged’ mean? At the 51st Annual Conference, over 1000 professional designers from across the nation plan to cut loose from our routine of staying indoors by ‘unplugging’ from our ritualistic…
News from the National Organization of Minority Architects
The 10 Most Innovative Architecture Firms in 2022 Explore the full 2022 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 528 organizations whose efforts are reshaping their businesses, industries, and the broader culture. Architects are masters at taking novel ideas and turning them into physical spaces. The firms on this year’s list of the 10 most…
Projects That Address Environmental Issues Earn Awards for Landscape Architecture Students
By Richard Nira, Texas A&M University College of Architecture Landscape architecture students whose projects tackle pressing environmental issues in Texas earned awards for their work from the Texas Society of Landscape Architects. They will receive their honors at the 2022 TxASLA conference in San Antonio. Two student projects earned awards of excellence: “Healing Houston,” by…
Architecture Students Win AIA Fort Worth Merit Award for “Homecoming”
By Destiny Vaquera, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Contributing Writer The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Fort Worth Chapter Excellence in Architecture Student Design Awards recently awarded Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design students Michelle Ovanessians and Kieran Renfrow the 2022 Merit Award for their project Homecoming, a tribute to…
Architecture Department Head Elevated to AIA College of Fellows
By Texas A&M Department of Architecture Exceptional contributions to architecture, design education, and society have elevated Greg Luhan, head of the Texas A&M Department of Architecture, to membership in the prestigious American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows, a distinction held by only three percent of AIA members. An investiture ceremony for Luhan and this…
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Alumni Spotlight: Crystal Y. Granger ’04
By Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Name: Crystal Y. Granger Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Master of Architecture Graduation Year: 2004 Employer: Independent Contractor with Vergel Gay & Associates Title: Senior Project Manager & Design Consultant Why did you choose the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design, and what drew you…
A New Urban Energy: Documenting South Asian’s Impact on Houston’s Cityscapes
By Sarah Wilson, Texas A&M College of Architecture Contributing Writer Immigrants who hail from South Asia, the Middle East and South America have created new communities in Houston while transforming abandoned structures in the city into vibrant hubs for commerce and community gatherings. The city’s rapid growth has been fueled in part by these and…
Hines College and Valenti School of Communication Join Forces To Develop Cutting-Edge Technology
By Destiny Vaquera, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Contributing Writer Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design professors Patrick Peters and Jason Logan, along with nine graduate architecture students, joined forces with the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication to design the AutoBox Mobile Digital Display, a portable…
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