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Houston Business Journal names Janis Brackett as 2020 Women Who Mean Business honoree

Janis Brackett, Executive Vice President and Director of Community Projects, is a leader in our firm and the industry. And now she is one of the Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business! Janis is part of a group of women selected by the HBJ to receive the award based on their career achievements, contributions to the success of their firm and the city, leadership, and community involvement.

Johnston promotes Melissa Wright to Managing Director

Johnston is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Wright to Managing Director. Melissa’s strategic guidance and direction will ensure the Company achieves its vision, mission, and long-term strategic goals.

The PhiloWilke Family welcomes Yong Gan as new Director of Design.

With an impressive portfolio Yong brings over 20 years of healthcare and health science project experience. He will continue the legacy of PhiloWilke’s strong design, high service and technical competency.

Martha Murphree - former Executive Director of AIA Houston - passed away on June 2.

Martha Murphree, Executive Director of Blueprint Houston and former Executive Director of AIA Houston, passed away on June 2, 2020.

Sarah Killingsworth featured on The Young Architect Podcast

In this interview, Sarah talks about where her career went after architecture school. She discusses working in an organization that focuses on K-12 public education buildings, and how that work connects to the communities that she works in. Sarah also talks about the architecture licensing exams and the challenges and biases inherent in them. Listen in to the episode to hear Sarah talk about educating and encouraging young architects, licensing exams, and what Sarah would like to see changed in architecture culture.

FS Group Architects brings on new team member - Veronica Pesenti

Veronica is a recent University of Houston Bachelor of Architecture Graduate. She will be assisting on many Houston Airport System related projects, working closely with both Hobby Airport and IAH.

Three Visionary Forge Prize Finalists to Present Their Ideas--Live!

CHICAGO - Three emerging architects will compete for $10,000 in what promises to be a very inspiring YouTube event. The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected three finalists for The Forge Prize, which celebrates emerging architects who create visionary designs that embrace steel as the primary structural component to increase project speed.

FS Group Architects promotes Dana Whitney, AIA, Principal

Dana began his 29 year professional career as project architect at Morris Architects working in the design department. From there he has honed his skills while working on many large high-rise hotels and major renovation and expansion projects for the public sector as well as the private.

FS Group Architects promotes Valerie Bugayong, LEED AP, Associate Principal

Valerie has over 25 years of architectural experience with projects in various market sectors including hospitality, medical, commercial and educational. Her diverse project experience has allowed her to master various project types.

FS Group Architects promotes Ezgi Bozkurt, LEED AP, Associate Principal

Ezgi leverages her 15 years of architectural experience in her role as Project Designer. She is actively involved in all phases of a project, from pre-design through construction administration.