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.
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.
Proper Protective Equipment Needed on Every Jobsite
Work Safe Austin believes all construction contractors should provide employees with the proper PPE based on the assigned task to help reduce the risk of injury.
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…
BIG Completes Tiered Tower Cluster in Houston
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…
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…
UTSA Architecture: Design Navigable Buildings for the Blind
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 Expands into Private Commercial Market with W [Squared] Architects Acquisition
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…
Houston’s Newest Architectural Gem: Jesús Vassallo’s Mass-Timber Pavilion for Bird Watchers
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…
How Nelson Byrd Woltz is Transforming Houston’s Highway System
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: Revolutionizing the Dallas Art Museum with Their Vision
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…
How Texas Architects are Redefining School Safety
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…
How Adaptive Urban Regulations are Shaping the Future of Affordable Housing in the U.S.
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…