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Join us for the kickoff of this years Lecture Series "In-forming."Our first lecture is September 14th at 6 pm in ARC 150...
09/10/2026

Join us for the kickoff of this years Lecture Series "In-forming."

Our first lecture is September 14th at 6 pm in ARC 150 for Commonstudio: Urban Ecosystems and the More-Than-Human City

Kim Karlsrud, co-founder of Commonstudio, will offer an overview of her transdisciplinary creative practice, which focuses on complex and often messy realities of urban landscapes and ecologies. The talk will present projects that weave together themes of the commons, vernacular materiality, and community engagement.

30 pallets packed23,000+ pounds of food processedNearly 20,000 meals provided for local familiesProud of our students, f...
09/02/2026

30 pallets packed

23,000+ pounds of food processed

Nearly 20,000 meals provided for local families

Proud of our students, faculty, and staff for giving back to Houston.

The Summer 2026 Study Abroad exhibition is on display through September 11th in the atrium. Be sure to stop by and check...
09/01/2026

The Summer 2026 Study Abroad exhibition is on display through September 11th in the atrium. Be sure to stop by and check it out!

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 UH Architecture + Design Alumni Awards! Swipe through to meet this y...
08/31/2026

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 UH Architecture + Design Alumni Awards! Swipe through to meet this year’s honorees who exemplify the creativity, leadership, innovation, and dedication that define our community. Join us Sept 10 at Architecture Center Houston as we celebrate our winners! Distinguished Alumni Award 🏆
David Carroll, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, TiD-B (B.Arch. ‘04) | Partner & Director of Multifamily, Urban Foundry Architecture 
Recognizing meaningful contributions to design and an exceptional impact on the built environment.

Successful Entrepreneur Award 💼 Tim Derrington, RA, LEED AP (B.S. & B.Arch. ‘04) | Founding Principal, Derrington Building Studio 
Celebrating entrepreneurial vision and leadership built from the ground up.

Leadership Alumni Award 🏛️
James S. Walker II, RA, AIA (B.Arch. ‘66) | Founding Principal, James S. Walker Architects 
Honoring decades of dedicated service, mentorship, and leadership within the design professions.

Innovator Alumni Award 💡
Carolina Civarolo, AIA (B.Arch. ‘03) & Erick Darbo Diaz, AIA (B.Arch. ‘03, M.Arch. ‘13) | Co-Founders, ORANGE MADE architecture 
Recognizing collaborative innovation and boundary-pushing design practice.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award 🌟
Javier E. Guerrero, Assoc. AIA, NOMA (B.Arch. ‘22) | Assistant Project Manager, Martinez Architects 
Celebrating rising leadership and early-career contributions shaping the future of design.

08/24/2026

So happy to see our amazing students back! Wishing everyone a fantastic and memorable school year ahead!

Hines College Dean Patricia Belton Oliver, FAIA was recognized during the 71st Annual UH Alumni Awards Ceremony for her ...
06/15/2026

Hines College Dean Patricia Belton Oliver, FAIA was recognized during the 71st Annual UH Alumni Awards Ceremony for her years of leadership and service to the University of Houston and upcoming retirement. 🌟 🎉

The evening celebrated distinguished UH alumni for their impact on the University and broader community. Joining Dean Oliver were members of the UH Architecture + Design Alumni Association, representatives from Powers Brown Architecture, a Hines College scholarship recipient, staff, and friends of the College. 🐾

There’s still time to recognize outstanding alumni making an impact through architecture and design for the UH Architecture + Design Alumni Awards. Nominate yourself or a deserving alum for the UH Architecture + Design Alumni Awards before the deadline at https://bit.ly/43GCMVw!

Congratulations to Donna Kacmar, FAIA, on being awarded the title of Professor Emeritus following her retirement this sp...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Donna Kacmar, FAIA, on being awarded the title of Professor Emeritus following her retirement this spring after 26 years at the University of Houston. 🐾

A nationally recognized educator, mentor, and scholar, Kacmar helped shape generations of architects through her teaching, research, and leadership at the Hines College.

Read more about her lasting impact at https://bit.ly/4uxOkqi.

Hines College alumna Ashley Chiarelli (B.Arch. ’12, B.S. ’12, M.S. ’23) is helping shape the future of design as Associa...
05/28/2026

Hines College alumna Ashley Chiarelli (B.Arch. ’12, B.S. ’12, M.S. ’23) is helping shape the future of design as Associate Partner and Director of Strategy and Foresight at Kirksey Architecture, guiding organizations through complex decisions long before design begins.

“Whether your path leads to a traditional practice or somewhere nobody has mapped yet, the skills you are developing … will carry you there,” Chiarelli said.

Read this month’s Alumni Spotlight at https://bit.ly/4adRuas. 🐾

The spring 2026 issue of DIMENSION is now available! 🐾📖"Designing What’s Next" highlights how the Hines College is ret...
05/27/2026

The spring 2026 issue of DIMENSION is now available! 🐾📖

"Designing What’s Next" highlights how the Hines College is rethinking the future of design education, research, and practice in response to urgent environmental, technological, and social change. This issue features faculty and student work spanning climate adaptation, post-oil futures, historic preservation, cultural sustainability, and innovative approaches to landscape and resilience.

Explore the latest issue of DIMENSION at https://bit.ly/4dPqZte.

Hear from our Hines College grads as they reflect on their time at UH and look forward to what's next. 🎓 🌟Sowmya Mangu...
05/26/2026

Hear from our Hines College grads as they reflect on their time at UH and look forward to what's next. 🎓 🌟

Sowmya Mangu (M.Arch. '26) has a unique perspective on her journey: "Seven years, two degrees, and countless studio nights later, I've mastered the art of turning concepts, context, and imagination into spaces that tell a story. Graduation feels surreal, but I’m excited to step into the next chapter to design sustainable buildings, sleep normally, and call all the chaos 'character development.'"

"I am most excited to become a part of the architecture there industry and make impactful contributions to the community. I will cherish all the memories with my friends made over the past 5 years and can’t wait to create more," said Sanjana Bheri (B.Arch. '26).

For Elizabeth Peceros (M.Arch. '26), graduation represents the dreams she had as a young girl has finally come true. She said, "From making small architectural models as a child in Peru to studying architecture in the United States in a second language, graduation represents years of resilience, creativity, and hard work. After graduation, I plan to continue developing research in historic preservation and cultural sustainability while exploring new creative and professional opportunities within architecture."

Images 1-2: Sowmya Mangu
Images 3-4: Sanjana Bheri
Images 5-6: Elizabeth Peceros

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