2024 E.C.O. Summit: Here’s What You Can Expect
It’s almost time for Subcontractors USA-TEXAS’ Second Annual E.C.O. Summit! Here’s what you can expect.
Texas Society of Architects to Host 85th Annual Conference & Design Expo in October
The theme for this year’s conference, “The Bridge,” highlights the importance of connecting architecture with evolving technology, sustainability, and community.
PBK Announces Sandra Paret as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
PBK, a nationally acclaimed architectural planning and design firm, today announced that Sandra Paret has joined as its new Chief Strategy & Growth Officer.
First Look at the Rice Nexus, Rice University’s Premier Innovation Factory at the Ion
Located in the heart of the 16-acre Ion District, the Rice Nexus will open this fall, offering a dynamic space for collaboration and creativity in technology development.
Starlab Space Announces Strategic Partnership with Palantir Technologies, Inc.
Starlab Space and Palantir will leverage data modeling through digital twins and AI technologies to enhance Starlab’s operations throughout the enterprise.
Texas A&M University System Selects Architect, Construction Manager for Clinical Veterinary Teaching and Research Complex
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) will partner with Page and Texas-owned Vaughn Construction to design and build its new facility.
Rice University to Open Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall Next Fall
The Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall is set to open at Rice University in fall 2025, marking a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to advancing its growing arts program.
City of Houston Expedites Permitting Process After Damaging Storm
The Houston Permitting Center and the Planning and Development Department are expediting the permitting and plan review process following severe weather events in the area.
LEVY DYKEMA Announces Merger with COTERA+REED ARCHITECTS
LEVY DYKEMA, with offices in Austin and Corpus Christi, expands value and benefits to their clients through the addition of Cotera+Reed’s experience in civic, municipal, institutional, lower education, and higher education projects.
Michael Hsu Seeks Texas Nonprofit for $20K Pro-Bono Design Services
Texas-based architecture and interior design firm Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) is launching its third annual Design for All Partnership.
San Antonio Joins U.S. Cities in Transforming Construction Waste Management
For years, the construction industry has followed a linear process: extract raw materials, build structures, demolish them, and dispose of waste in landfills. This method has harmful environmental and social impacts and is unsustainable. Rethinking traditional approaches requires collaboration from all stakeholders and urgency from authorities. In the U.S., cities are enacting new policies to…
Can Buildings Revolutionize Energy Storage?
The imperative for new energy sources amid environmental degradation prompts a reevaluation of energy storage methods. Lithium-ion technology, once dominant, faces criticism, leading the construction industry to propose innovative alternatives. Bricks, cement, and minerals integral to construction emerge as components of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems, turning buildings into thermal batteries. High-rise buildings offer potential…
Austin City Council Gives Green Light to Zilker Metropolitan Park Plan
The Zilker Metropolitan Park vision plan in Texas is in the clear after the Austin Parks and Recreation Board voted in its favour. According to the board, the plan would serve as a guide for the coming decades of maintenance, environmental restoration, and development. However, this comprehensive plan for the 351-acre downtown park is still…
Architects Advocate for Design Freedom and Resilient Communities
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and more than 400 of its architect members attended meetings recently with their Members of Congress. As professionals and constituents, AIA members are advocating for two bipartisan pieces of legislation that benefit communities and their inhabitants. Architects met with legislators to discuss the Democracy In Design Act (S.366), to…
Women in Architecture: Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA: 2023 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural EducationWomen in Architecture: Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA:
An educator, author, and citizen architect with worldwide reach, Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA, has shifted the profession of architecture toward a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future. Fueled by a passion for representing the unrepresented, she has shaped a career informed by the obstacles constructed by the country’s political landscape. Throughout, she has developed…
Looking at Industry Challenges, Forecasts & the Future
For solid and consistent business success in a competitive construction market, it’s vital that you remain aware of statistics and data. These recent findings highlight the state of construction around Texas and our nation, which will prove valuable in your decision-making when it comes to partnerships, certifications, and expansion efforts. Whether you are a general…
Design Trends Point to Smaller Scale Development, Yet Underscore the Need for Affordable Housing and Resilient Communities
Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) fourth quarter Home Design Trends Survey revealed a slump in new affordable housing construction and multi-generational housing popularity. Other trends suggest consumers’ interest in communities designed sustainably is growing. The latest survey results—focusing on neighborhood design—found that popularity for higher-density development and mixed-use facilities continued to flourish…
Architects Applaud Federal Building Performance Standard to Further Reduce Building Emissions
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) commends the Biden Administration for developing the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in 30 percent of the building space owned by the Federal government by 2030. “The AIA supports the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) Federal…
Future Architect Fund Launches as Bridge between Architecture Education and Building Industry
Future Architect Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps young people pursue careers in architecture, recently announced its public-facing launch and introduced its first holiday giving campaign. The organization, founded in 2020 by architects and construction industry insiders, is focused on providing support to individuals who may not have the financial means to complete all the…
Women Recognized in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction: RHCA Announces Luna Awards Winners in San Antonio, Austin, and for the First Time El Paso!
Recently, the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) announced San Antonio winners: Elaiza Alvarez, with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, awarded Woman of the Year A/E/C, and Sherrika Arch with Straight Line Management A/E/C Firm of the Year. The Award ceremony was held at the Marriot Riverwalk Hotel with remarks by RHCA President and CEO John Martinez,…