COVID-19 UH Updates
Check out the latest updates from the University of Houston related to COVID-19.
Alumni Spotlight: Poonam Patel ‘11
“My design philosophy is ‘simply and amplify.’” Alumna Poonam Patel ’11 shares how her time at UH impacted her design approach and the start of her own studio, ultimately leading to her debut with TEDx Pleasant Grove.
Kudless in Los Angeles Times for Louis Vuitton Shelves
Andrew Kudless, Kendall Professor of Design Technologies and Director of the new Advanced Media Technology Lab, highlighted in the LA Times for his $40,500 shelves in the Louis Vuitton Objects Nomades collection.
Alumna Catherine Callaway M.Arch '07 to Receive AIA National Award
AIA National recently announced that alumna Catherine Callaway, AIA, LEED AP, M.Arch ’07 will receive the 2020 AIA National Young Architect Award.
Alumni Spotlight: Adam Cook '11
"It's perfectly acceptable to take a different path." Get to know alumnus Adam Cook '11 and how his career led him to start his own business - Shop.
Industrial Design Student Receives 2020 International Housewares Award
Antoinette Louw takes second place for her small dog protection vest design.
New Faculty Member to Pave Way for Emerging Design Technologies
Andrew Kudless joins the Hines College as the inaugural William D. Kendall Professor of Design Technologies.
CRBE Executive Joins Hines College Leadership Council
Del’Ve is first to bring product design industry experience to the council, having served as a SVP at BMW where he led the American Design Studio’s marketing, operations, product design, transportation design, and graphic design.
Alumni Spotlight: Emilio Armstrong '04
"The hardest paths will give you the best experience and faster growth." Alumnus Emilio Armstrong '04 shares his career in architecture and politics, and what brought him to Houston.
Alumni Spotlight: Mark Schatz, FAIA '98
"UH helped me understand the power and extent of design...and its positive force in our daily lives." Alumnus Mark Schatz, FAIA, reflects on the impact of his education on who he is as an architect today.
Alumni Honored at 6th Annual Cougar 100
The Cougar 100 recognizes the fastest-growing UH alumni owned and operated businesses each year.
UH Hines College Takes Spotlight Again in Leadership and Ranking
Dean Oliver receives her third award amid the release of 2019 Design Intelligence rankings.
Professor Bruce Race Featured on Forbes Blog
What we drive by 2025 will reflect the convergence of energy, technology, and how we define transportation services. Check out this Forbes blog featuring our own Bruce Race, FAIA, FAICP, Ph.D. - Hines College Professor of Architecture and Energy Scholar.
Q & A with Alumna Karen L. Braitmeyer, FAIA '85
"We have the responsibility to create spaces that enhance all lives." Hines College alumna, Karen L. Braitmeyer, FAIA, looks back on her time at UH and how her experience propelled her career forward to create environments for all people.
Azra Dawood Joins as Hines College’s First Emerging Scholar
Dr. Dawood will teach history and theory courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels while pursuing her own research towards the production of a public lecture and potentially a future exhibition and/or research publication with the College.
Fall 2019 Lecture Series and Events
Join the Hines College this fall for a diverse group of lecturers, including our William F. Stern Visiting Professor Brian MacKay-Lyons of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple, and exhibitions.
Meet Hines College's New Faculty
Among new faculty the College's first Director of Undergraduate Architecture and first Visiting Scholar.
Hines Family Commits New Gift Toward UH Professorship Advancing Digital Design
Hines College announces Andrew Kudless as the inaugural Kendall Professor of Media Design Technology and Fabrication.
Dean Oliver to Receive Award from the Texas Society of Architects
Patricia Belton Oliver, FAIA, will be recognized with the Award for Outstanding Educational Contributions in Honor of Edward J. Romieniec, FAIA, this October.
Professor Kubo's Book Ranks #1 of New Architecture and Design Books
"Imagining the Modern: Architecture and Urbanism of the Pittsburgh Renaissance," was recently ranked #1 by Metropolis of nineteen new summer 2019 books.
CDRC Welcomes Community Leaders for Greens Bayou Watershed Resiliency Planning
Our Community Design Resource Center (CDRC) hosted the second workshop for the Greens Bayou Watershed Resiliency Planning, welcoming leaders from across the Houston community.
Alumni and Faculty Shine at the 2019 AIA Houston Design Awards
The 2019 AIA Houston Design Awards was a proud moment for UH as two Hines College faculty members and numerous alumni were recognized for another year of outstanding design.
Hines College Welcomes New Leadership Council Members
Comprised of professionals in architecture, construction, real estate, and other industries integral to Houston’s design community, the Hines College welcomes Hunter Clayton '91 and Gary Longbotham, BFA '73 to the council.
Q & A with Hines College Alumna, AJ Breneman '06
Check out our exclusive sit down with Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design alumna, AJ Breneman '06, as she shares her experience as a student and path to success.
UH Industrial Design Students Take Top IDSA Awards, Again
Timothy Joe and Kristi Barlett receive top IDSA awards, again proving UH Industrial Design is among the top programs in the United States.
Shoaib Nizami '19 Graduates as Hines College's First Deaf Student
Shoaib Nizami ‘19 shares his journey to become an architect, graduating as the college's first deaf student.
Professor Paul Kewton wins 2018 International's LIT Lighting Design Award
Professor Paul Kewton and his team of designers recognized for their exceptional work on the Mobius lighting project.
Industrial Students Showcase Prototypes at SXSW
UH Industrial Design’s ID+ program exhibits their technology-driven innovations in health care at the South by Southwest Trade Show in Austin.
Dean Oliver Wins ACSA Distinguished Professor of the Year Award
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announces architect and educator Patricia Belton Oliver, FAIA, UH Dean, as one of this year’s Distinguished Professor Award laureates.
ID Graduate Paola Gonzales Wins 2nd Place in IHA Competition
Paola Gonzalez represents the University of Houston as she recieves top 3 honors for her Munch Educational Cooking Set design.
Patrick Peters Wins Mayor's Landmark Awards
UH is the recipient of six Mayor’s Proud Partners Landmark Awards sponsored by Keep Houston Beautiful (KHB), recognizing exceptional efforts to enhance the city’s landscape.
