Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston

DIMENSION Magazine Spring 2023 Issue
This edition of the Hines College’s magazine focuses on our connection through design – the power of our network as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners. Explore how our community is uplifting and supporting each other to achieve success and helping to shape future generations!
Coming Full Circle
Hines College interior architecture assistant professor Dijana Handanović and alumnus Adam Cook '11 collaborated on the Kiosk K67 / Zanat exhibition.
Beyond the Present
Joe Webb '71 and Michael Johnson '67 recently established planned gifts, setting the stage for two future endowments supporting the Hines College in perpetuity.
XO House Honored with 2023 TxA Design Award
The Texas Society of Architects (TxA) recently recognized LOJO Architecture, a firm founded and operated by Hines College professors Jason Logan (B.Arch. '00) and Matthew Johnson, as a winner of its 2023 Design Award for the firm's XO House.
Finding a Way in the Unfamiliar
Our students come from diverse backgrounds with rich family histories and deep cultural roots. Alumnus Manh Tran (M.Arch. ’94, B.Arch. ’91) is just one example. We sat down with Tran to learn about his experience coming to the United States and nurturing his passion for architecture.
Hines Architecture Historian Awarded Graham Foundation Research Grant
The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts announced today that Hines College assistant professor Deepa Ramaswamy is a recipient of its 2023 grant for Research and Development.
Pursuing a Worthy Future
Congratulations to the Hines College Class of 2023! Many of our graduates shared their personal stories to encourage others on their journeys.
Design/Build Professor Wins Inaugural AISC Award of Distinction
The American Institute of Steel and Construction (AISC) recently awarded Patrick Peters among its first-ever AISC Awards of Distinction, recognizing individuals who have produced high-quality work in the steel industry.
Kendall Professor Andrew Kudless Awarded Top AIA National Sustainability Award
The American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (COTE) has named University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Kendall Professor of Design Technologies Andrew Kudless among its 2023 COTE Top Ten 2023 winners.
The Perfect Fits
This spring, the 2023 FIT Sport Design Awards honored six industrial design student winners from the Hines College. The competition recognizes exceptional designs across the world.
Hines College Students Organizations You Should Know: Student Industrial Design Society of America (SIDSA)
Learn about how the Students Industrial Design Society of America at the Hines College provides resources for students.
Five Years and Counting: Hines Student Tops Bienenstock Furniture Competition
Industrial design student Mariana Anzures wins first place in the Bienenstock Furniture Library competition for her Siva Afi chair design, inspired by a traditional Samoan fire dance.
Explore the Hines College of Architecture and Design
Browse the wealth of information on our website regarding our College, degree programs, special programs, and student resources. Take a look around!
The Future of Design Technologies in Fabrication and Materials Research Has Arrived
Our new Construction Robotics and Fabrication Technology (CRAFT) Lab is coming to fruition under the direction of the inaugural Bill Kendall Memorial Professor of Design Technologies Andrew Kudless.
Your Future Career Starts Here
DesignIntelligence ranks the Hines College of Architecture and Design #14 of the “Most Hired From Architecture Schools” in the United States. The College also ranks #31 of the “Most Admired Undergraduate Architecture Schools” in the US by DesignIntelligence. Our Industrial Design program ranks #6 in the US and #14 in the world by Red Dot.
From Houston to the World
The Hines College is internationally recognized for bringing exceptional student work to the world stage. We make a global impact by sharing with the world what we learn from our exploration of Houston. Our extensive study abroad programs immerse students in local cultures and reveal the impact of design on all peoples.
Impacting Real People
Community impact is at the heart of all we do. The Community Design Resource Center and our student studios at every level are always striving to develop design that betters local, national, and international communities.

Impact a world driven by design.

The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design offers its students a platform of integrated disciplines—Architecture, Interior Architecture and Industrial Design—from which to negotiate the complexities of contemporary practice in a world that is grappling with diminishing economic and natural resources, the realities of post disaster reconstruction, and at the same time, continued rapid urbanization.

Our programs foster an environment where ideas find form, where practices that are socially equitable and fundamentally ecological establish a model from which to develop Houston’s future, and inform and share design strategies globally.

“We teach with the idea that Houston is our laboratory, challenging students to push the boundaries of architecture and design in this complex and diverse metropolis, and therefore, make a difference in the world."

- Dean Patricia Belton Oliver, FAIA, DPACSA

Prospective Students: Start Your Design Journey Here

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By the Numbers

#31out of the top 40 undergraduate architecture programs in the US (DesignIntelligence 2019-2020)
1945year the College of Architecture was founded at UH
Top 7%of 508 architecture schools in the US (Architecture Colleges Rankings)
#6out of the top 10 Industrial Design programs in the US; #14 in the world (Red Dot)
30years as a leader in Design/Build education
#14of the top 20 most hired from architecture schools (DesignIntelligence 2019-2020)
#5best value architecture school in US (College Factual)

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Dimension Magazine Spring 2023 Issue
This edition of the Hines College’s magazine focuses on our connection through design – the power of our network as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners. Explore how our community is uplifting and supporting each other to achieve success and helping to shape future generations!
Coming Full Circle
Hines College interior architecture assistant professor Dijana Handanović and alumnus Adam Cook '11 collaborated on the Kiosk K67 / Zanat exhibition.
Beyond the Present
Joe Webb '71 and Michael Johnson '67 recently established planned gifts, setting the stage for two future endowments supporting the Hines College in perpetuity.
XO House Honored with 2023 TxA Design Award
The Texas Society of Architects (TxA) recently recognized LOJO Architecture, a firm founded and operated by Hines College professors Jason Logan (B.Arch. '00) and Matthew Johnson, as a winner of its 2023 Design Award for the firm's XO House.
Finding a Way in the Unfamiliar
Our students come from diverse backgrounds with rich family histories and deep cultural roots. Alumnus Manh Tran (M.Arch. ’94, B.Arch. ’91) is just one example. We sat down with Tran to learn about his experience coming to the United States and nurturing his passion for architecture.
Melvalean McLemore Bestowed Ben Brewer Young Architect Award
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston chapter awarded University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design alumna Melvalean McLemore, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP (B.Arch. '09) its 2023 Ben Brewer Young Architect Award at the organization’s annual gala on May 20.
Alumni Spotlight: Terence Gelo '13
For alumnus Terence Gelo '13, design is all about continuous learning. "While studying at the Hines College, I learned that design is an interwoven and complicated discipline. There is no all-encompassing list of things you need to know because that list changes daily."
Hines Architecture Historian Awarded Graham Foundation Research Grant
The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts announced today that Hines College assistant professor Deepa Ramaswamy is a recipient of its 2023 grant for Research and Development. Since 1956, the foundation has funded projects seeking to challenge the study of architecture and its place among the arts, culture, and society.
Pursuing a Worthy Future
Congratulations to the Hines College Class of 2023! Many of our graduates shared their personal stories to encourage others on their journeys.
Design/Build Professor Wins Inaugural AISC Award of Distinction
The American Institute of Steel and Construction (AISC) recently awarded Patrick Peters among its first-ever AISC Awards of Distinction, recognizing individuals who have produced high-quality work in the steel industry.
Kendall Professor Andrew Kudless Awarded Top AIA National Sustainability Award
The American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (COTE) has named University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Kendall Professor of Design Technologies Andrew Kudless among its 2023 COTE Top Ten 2023 winners.
UH Design Students Exhibit and Sell Their Products at the Blaffer Art Museum
Blaffer Art and Design (BAD) is a unique platform for University of Houston students to conceive and produce limited-edition objects that are exhibited and sold in a boutique-exhibition style setting at the Blaffer Art Museum.
The Perfect Fits
This spring, the 2023 FIT Sport Design Awards honored six industrial design student winners from the Hines College. The competition recognizes exceptional designs across the world.
Alumni Spotlight: Vanessa Ortega '08
On her experience with faculty members, Vanessa Ortega '08 says, "Many professors in the College were also working professionals. Their stories and industry experience helped paint a picture of what to expect from the industry."
Hines College Student Organizations You Should Know: Student Industrial Designers Society of America (SIDSA)
Learn about how the Students Industrial Design Society of America at the Hines College provides resources for students.
Five Years and Counting: Hines Student Tops Bienenstock Furniture Competition
Industrial design student Mariana Anzures wins first place in the Bienenstock Furniture Library competition for her Siva Afi chair design, inspired by a traditional Samoan fire dance.
Architecture Students to Showcase Designs at International Exhibition
In May, Hines College architecture students Yasmeen Saab and Kieran Renfrow will exhibit Substrate in New York at WantedDesign Manhattan’s Launch Pad exhibition, opening alongside the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Mendler '08
Advice alumna Amanda Mendler '08 has for students: "Architecture school is the time to let your imagination lead the way ... Do not lose the art of architecture."
Hines College Students Organizations You Should Know: Future Women in Architecture (FWIA)
In honor of International Women's Day, the Hines College spotlights the student group Future Women in Architecture. FWIA empowers women pursuing the profession through building community and networking.