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Hines College of Architecture and Design About Academic Programs Accreditation Administration and Staff Faculty & Staff Directory Leadership Council Faculty Information Faculty Opportunities Academic Programs Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design Minors Undergraduate Catalog Graduate Programs Master of Architecture (MARCH +3) Master of Architecture (MARCH +2) Master of Arts in Architectural Studies [MAAS] Master of Science in Architecture Master of Science in Industrial Design Graduate Catalog STEM Designated Programs Future Students Undergraduate Studies Information Sessions Discover More Undergraduate Admissions Undergraduate Orientation Helpful Links Graduate Studies Domestic Graduate Admissions International Graduate Admission Prospective Graduate Student FAQs Current Students Current Students CoAD Student Services Office Student Life and Leadership Academic Resources Student Grievance Policy Academic Warning, Probation & Suspension Information Readmission Procedures for the College of Architecture & Design Undergraduate Student FAQs Graduate Student FAQs Career & Internship Resources Students Employers Alumni Financial Resources Texas Tuition Rebate UH in 4 Scholarships and Financial Aid Spring Graduation Special Programs Community Design Resource Center (CDRC) Design/Build Studios DesignLAB International Programs Design Experience Summer Programs Student Resources Computer Lab Jenkins Architecture and Art Library Keeland Design Lab Materials Research Collaborative (MRC) Visual Resources Office Apply Now Undergraduate Graduate Alumni Board Members Alumni Spotlights Connect With Us News & Events Latest News 75th Anniversary 75th Anniversary Gala Events Calendar Faculty Experts Photo Gallery Video Gallery Marketing & Communications Team Giving Make a Gift Strategic Priorities Advanced Media Technology Lab The Sally Walsh Endowed Professorship Bill Kendall Memorial Endowed Professorship Contact Us Driving Directions It's Time To Celebrate 75 Years! Defining a new era of design Defining a new era of 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 Latest News News Archive 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 Wi...