Current News

Amanda Tullos, AIA, LFA, CPHC, LEED AP, SITES AP, FITWEL named one of Houston Business Journal's Most Admired CEO Honorees!

Huge Congratulations are in order for Amanda Tullos, AIA, LFA, CPHC, LEED AP, SITES AP, FITWEL on being named one of Houston Business Journal's Most Admired CEO Honorees!

GreeNexus is proud to be awarded JUSTv2.0 - The Social Justice Label

GreeNexus is proud to be awarded JUSTv2.0 - The Social Justice Label. The International Living Future Institute has just granted GreeNexus their Just certification which examines and rates businesses on their commitment to social justice. The criteria includes : Diversity and Inclusion, Equity, Employee Health, Employee Benefits, Stewardship, and Purchasing and Supply Chain activity. They are especially honored to receive the highest ratings in Gender Diversity, Pay-Scale Equity, Volunteering in our community, and Positive Products.

Mirador Group has promoted Krystyn Haecker, AIA to Associate Principal.

Mirador Group has promoted Krystyn Haecker, AIA to Associate Principal. Haecker joined Mirador Group in 2013, during which time she has managed luxury multifamily projects from programming through construction, including Giorgetti Houston, The Sophie at Bayou Bend, Riva at the Park, Bell Heights and The Westmore. Haecker served as AIA Houston Women in Architecture Committee Chair in 2018 and currently serves as the Texas Society of Architects Vice President of Professional Development.

ENR Names PBK 2021 Design Firm of the Year

HOUSTON – PBK, an internationally-acclaimed architecture and engineering firm, has been named 2021 Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News & Record (ENR) Texas & Louisiana publication. Each year, ENR nominates architectural firms for this award based on revenue growth, service in the community and impact-making projects.

John Kirksey, Chairman and founder of Kirksey Architecture, awarded the 2020 Master Builder Award

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) Houston presented John Kirksey, Chairman and founder of Kirksey Architecture, with the 2020 Master Builder Award at the APEX Gala for his invaluable contributions to the industry and community at large. The AGC Houston's Awards for Project Excellence (APEX) recognizes firms in the industry for their excellence in construction. The APEX “A Starry Night” Gala was held on Saturday, May 22nd, at The Houstonian Hotel after being postponed multiple times due to COVID-19.

PhiloWilke Partnership Welcomes Stephanie Fallon - Director of Interiors

PhiloWilke Partnership is proud to announce Stephanie Fallon as our Director of Interiors. With over 11 years of design experience in healthcare, health science, and higher education projects, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge to the team as a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer. As the Director of Interiors, she will lead interior design for the firm and broaden our service offerings.

Lea Anne Leatherwood has been promoted to Associate Principal of the Houston studio of Perkins&Will.

Lea Anne brings more than 19 years of experience to her new position. Having previously served as senior project manager in the areas of healthcare, laboratory, and research-based projects, Leatherwood will now join the leadership team in the studio’s Science and Technology practice.

Kirksey Architecture turns 50 this year.

Kirksey has shaped skylines and helped build communities. We’ve been part of the evolution of design and pushed the boundaries on innovation. For five decades, we’ve worked with people and organizations that have inspired us and trusted us with their visions and missions. We are grateful and honored to be part of their stories and successes.

VLK Architects is pleased to announce that Gopinath “Gopi” Akalkotkar, COA, AIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Principal.

Akalkotkar will be responsible for leading VLK’s efforts in San Antonio and the South Texas market.

Colley Hodges, AIA, was named one of Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 honorees for 2021.

Colley serves as Kirksey Architecture's director of sustainability, where he provides building performance analysis and leads the firm’s green building research, education, and advocacy efforts. He also volunteers with several local environmental non-profits and has served on AIA Houston's Gulf Coast Green committee since 2012.