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

Seated at the Winner's Table
Industrial design student Pedro Sandoval awarded inaugural 2022 John Conrad Student Pinnacle Award for “Blum” chair design from the International Society of Furniture and Design
Architecture Professor Celebrated for Community Contributions
Veteran UH professor and researcher Susan Rogers was awarded an AIA Houston Civic Vision Award. The director of the Community Design Resource Center talks about her passion for collaborating in the community and why she loves working at the University.
Hines Professors Receive VentureWell Grant for Sustainable Design
Assistant professor for UX/UI advanced design technology Min Kang and associate professor and co-director of Industrial Design Jeff Feng received a VentureWell Course and Program grant for their proposal, Design for Sustainable Consumption in People's Daily Living: Exploration and Entrepreneurship.
Concept to Construction
University of Houston architecture students put their design, planning and implementation skills to the test to build an outdoor classroom at Frank Black Middle School in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston.
Design Communication Association Features Hines College Students and Faculty for Annual Exhibition and Conference
The Design Communication Association (DCA) released selections for its 2022 DCA Juried Design Communication Exhibition. From 175 total submissions, Hines College students and faculty are among the 69 entries selected for the exhibition.
Ruffino Hills Landfill Project Wins Second APA Gold Award
The American Planning Association Texas Chapter awarded Hines College professor of architecture Bruce Race FAIA, FAICP, Ph.D. with a 2022 Gold Award this week for his Ruffino Hills Landfill proposal. The project received the APA Houston Chapter’s Gold Resilience Award earlier this year.
Hines College Researchers Develop Affordable, More Precise Prosthesis
Industrial design (ID) students David Edquilang (’22) and Niell Gorman (’21), along with ID co-director and professor Jeff Feng, recently received a Bronze Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America’s (IDSA) International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for Knack – an upper limb prosthesis.
Hines College Student Wins First Place in Toyota Logistic Design Competition
Jacob Abraham ’22 is the Toyota Logistic Design Competition 2022 first place winner for his design of Oro, a delivery vehicle created for urban environments.
Announcing the 2022 Alumni Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2022 Alumni Awards recipients in the categories of Distinguished Alumni, Leadership Alumni, Successful Entrepreneur and Outstanding Young Alumni.
New Faculty Move College Forward in Innovative Areas
The University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design welcomes four new faculty set to build on new areas of growth and opportunity.
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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Alumni Spotlight: Irma Sifontes '15
"I am proud of being an international professional in the architecture field, where I can easily manage projects in different languages and countries, beginning from the schematic design phase up until the construction administration. The Hines College reinforced and broadened my knowledge in architecture, design, and drafting software." Irma Sifontes '15 shares how her time at the Hines College impacted her career.
Seated at the Winner's Table
Industrial design student Pedro Sandoval awarded inaugural 2022 John Conrad Student Pinnacle Award for “Blum” chair design from the International Society of Furniture and Design.
Architecture Professor Celebrated for Community Contributions
Veteran UH professor and researcher Susan Rogers was awarded an AIA Houston Civic Vision Award. The director of the Community Design Resource Center talks about her passion for collaborating in the community and why she loves working at the University.
Hines Professors Receive VentureWell Grant for Sustainable Design
Assistant professor for UX/UI advanced design technology Min Kang and associate professor and co-director of Industrial Design Jeff Feng received a VentureWell Course and Program grant for their proposal, Design for Sustainable Consumption in People's Daily Living: Exploration and Entrepreneurship.
Concept to Construction
University of Houston architecture students put their design, planning and implementation skills to the test to build an outdoor classroom at Frank Black Middle School in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston.
Alumni Spotlight: Nonfiction
“What will people say about you when you are gone? Will they tell a story of generosity, empathy, raising others up, and giving back, or will they tell a different story? You only have one chance on this planet. Make your impact positive.” Mardis and Phnam Bagley '06 dive into their experience at the University of Houston and what makes their firm Nonfiction one of a kind.
Design Communication Association Features Hines College Students and Faculty for Annual Exhibition and Conference
The Design Communication Association (DCA) released selections for its 2022 DCA Juried Design Communication Exhibition. From 175 total submissions, Hines College students and faculty are among the 69 entries selected for the exhibition.
Hines College Alum Wins Early Career Professional Achievement Award
The Texas Society of Architects will bestow Hines College alumna Melvalean McLemore, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP ('09) with their 2022 Award for Early Career Professional Achievement in Honor of William W. Caudill, FAIA. McLemore hopes recognition inspires aspiring future architects of color.
Ruffino Hills Landfill Project Wins Second APA Gold Award
The American Planning Association Texas Chapter awarded Hines College professor of architecture Bruce Race FAIA, FAICP, Ph.D. with a 2022 Gold Award this week for his Ruffino Hills Landfill proposal. The project received the APA Houston Chapter’s Gold Resilience Award earlier this year.
Hines College Researchers Develop Affordable, More Precise Prosthesis
Industrial design (ID) students David Edquilang (’22) and Niell Gorman (’21), along with ID co-director and professor Jeff Feng, recently received a Bronze Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America’s (IDSA) International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for Knack – an upper limb prosthesis.
Hines College Student Wins First Place in Toyota Logistic Design Competition
Jacob Abraham ’22 is the Toyota Logistic Design Competition 2022 first place winner for his design of Oro, a delivery vehicle created for urban environments.
Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Slattery '12
“My time at UH taught me the value of being wrong and how to embrace those opportunities to learn. Design is iterative. Just like your ordinary ideas are the ones closest to your fingertips, so are your bad ideas or misconceptions. Collaborative design is a conversation.” Ryan Slattery (M.Arch. ’12) is using what he learned at the Hines College to develop a resilient Houston.
Students Lead Annual Welcome Day Tradition
The Hines College has dedicated student organizations focused on student support and advancement throughout their academic careers. Each year, new students are invited to Welcome Day – an annual tradition facilitated by the College’s student organizations the weekend before the start of the semester.
UH Researchers Engage Community to Create Award-Winning Plan for Resilience
University of Houston researchers have developed a master plan to transform a former landfill in southwest Harris County into a town center, park, and flood control facility. Hines College architecture professor Bruce Race calls it a 'generational opportunity' to redevelop the site while balancing the community need for storm water detention, economic development, and recreation.
2022 Alumni Awards Winners
Congratulations to the 2022 Alumni Awards recipients in the categories of Distinguished Alumni, Leadership Alumni, Successful Entrepreneur and Outstanding Young Alumni.
Alumni Spotlight: Vy Mai '15
"My academic experiences at UH opened up opportunities for me I could have never imagined, and I'm grateful to have had such dedicated professors along the way," says Vy Mai. Continue reading to learn about how her experiences at the Hines College set her on her current career path.
New Faculty Move College Forward in Innovative Areas
As the 2022-2023 academic year begins, the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design welcomes four new faculty set to build on new areas of growth and opportunity.

Featured Events

Dec 05 7:00 pm

Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Holiday Party

The 2022 Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Holiday Party will be on December 5 at Bar Boheme, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Jan 30 6:00 pm

Trans-Scalar Lecture: Seçil Binboğa

The infrastructures of Cold War Turkey illustrated the emergence of a neocolonial design paradigm, which this talk will conceptualize as “scaling.” Through a visual analysis of scaling practices, this talk ties together larger ideological stakes in the remaking of the Middle East as a geopolitical region.
Feb 15 6:00 pm

UH Hines College Career Fair Networking Reception

Save the Date! Employers and students are invited to attend to meet and network prior to the Career Fair.
Feb 16 10:00 am

UH Hines College Career Fair

The University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design and University Services are excited to host the 2023 Career Fair, now spanning two days!
Feb 17 10:00 am

UH Hines College Career Fair

The University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design and University Services are excited to host the 2023 Career Fair, now spanning two days!
Mar 06 6:00 pm

Trans-Scalar Lecture: Architecture Office

Recent work of Architecture Office under the theme of the Hines College’s TRANS-SCALAR lecture series. Held in-person in the UH Architecture Building Theater.

Seated at the Winner's Table

Architecture Professor Celebrated for Community Contributions

Hines Professors Receive VentureWell Grant for Sustainable Design

Concept to Construction

Design Communication Association Features Hines College Students and Faculty for Annual Exhibition and Conference

Ruffino Hills Landfill Project Wins Second APA Gold Award

Hines College Researchers Develop Affordable, More Precise Prosthesis

Hines College Student Wins First Place in Toyota Logistic Design Competition

Announcing the 2022 Alumni Award Winners

New Faculty Move College Forward in Innovative Areas

Explore the Hines College of Architecture and Design

The Future of Design Technologies in Fabrication and Materials Research Has Arrived

Your Future Career Starts Here

From Houston to the World

Impacting Real People

Impact a world driven by design.

Prospective Students: Start Your Design Journey Here

Discover The Hines College

By the Numbers

Latest News

Alumni Spotlight: Irma Sifontes '15

Seated at the Winner's Table

Architecture Professor Celebrated for Community Contributions

Hines Professors Receive VentureWell Grant for Sustainable Design

Concept to Construction

Alumni Spotlight: Nonfiction

Design Communication Association Features Hines College Students and Faculty for Annual Exhibition and Conference

Hines College Alum Wins Early Career Professional Achievement Award

Ruffino Hills Landfill Project Wins Second APA Gold Award

Hines College Researchers Develop Affordable, More Precise Prosthesis

Hines College Student Wins First Place in Toyota Logistic Design Competition

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Slattery '12

Students Lead Annual Welcome Day Tradition

UH Researchers Engage Community to Create Award-Winning Plan for Resilience

2022 Alumni Awards Winners

Alumni Spotlight: Vy Mai '15

New Faculty Move College Forward in Innovative Areas

Featured Events

Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Holiday Party

Trans-Scalar Lecture: Seçil Binboğa

UH Hines College Career Fair Networking Reception

UH Hines College Career Fair

UH Hines College Career Fair

Trans-Scalar Lecture: Architecture Office