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.
Texas-based architecture and interior design firm Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) is launching its third annual Design for All Partnership.
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…
BIG, the Danish architecture studio, has recently revealed their latest project in Houston called 1550 on the Green. This remarkable skyscraper, their first in Texas, was developed by Skanska USA and stands tall with 28 stories. Situated across from Discovery Green Park in Downtown Houston, the building is composed of six towers that gracefully curve…
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…
Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his firm Mass Studies have been chosen to design the 23rd Serpentine Pavilion, set to open on June 5, 2024, in London’s Kensington Gardens. The pavilion, titled “Archipelagic Void,” will feature five ‘islands’ around a central void, creating smaller elements integrated with the park’s natural ecology. The pavilion will…
CRH plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is set to invest $2.1 billion in expanding its operations in Texas. The company has entered into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of cement and ready mixed concrete assets in Texas from Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. The assets include the Hunter Cement Plant in New Braunfels, a network…
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…
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…
Architecture students at the University of Texas at San Antonio have created tactile 3-D and floor plan models specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired community. Wendy Walker, local chapter president of the National Federation of the Blind, collaborated with 10 students on conceptual designs for a theoretical health care campus near the Mission…
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RDLR Architects, a leading architectural firm known for its community-driven approach in the public sector and boasting a 40-year legacy in Houston, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of W [Squared] Architects, recognized for nearly a decade of excellence in the private market. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for RDLR Architects as it…
The natural pavilion is located on the campus at Rice University Architect Jesús Vassallo, along with a team of graduate students from Rice University, has successfully integrated a pavilion made of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels into the Houston campus. The Johnson Owl Deck Pavilion serves as a demonstration of the material’s potential as a sustainable…
US-based landscape architecture firm Nelson Byrd Woltz has recently completed a significant project in Houston, Texas. Known as the Kinder Land Bridge and Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie, this endeavor is part of a larger ten-year master plan initiated in 2015 by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. The plan aims to transform a 1,464-acre wilderness…
Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, a renowned architectural firm, is revolutionizing the Dallas Art Museum with their visionary designs. With a keen eye for innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of architectural excellence, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos is transforming the museum into a contemporary masterpiece. Led by architects Fuensanta Nieto and Enrique Sobejano, the firm combines…
Over a year ago, Texas families were confronted with an unimaginable tragedy when nineteen defenseless third- and fourth-grade students and two educators were brutally murdered in a violent shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. This event occurred four years after the 2018 tragedy at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, which prompted…
In the ever-changing world of urban development, cities are confronted with a variety of obstacles that require quick and innovative solutions. These challenges range from the crucial problem of affordable housing to the urgent need for efficient and uncrowded infrastructure, as well as sustainable energy practices. As the demands of the built environment grow, local…
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…
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…
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…
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…
