Current News

AMB Architects named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces of 2020 list

Work. While for many the word embodies the tedium of the movie Office Space, everyone at AMB Architects is pretty jazzed about what we do. So much so that we were named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces of 2020 list! More than 3,000 companies applied and only SIX Houston employers made the list.

Kirksey Architecture is proud to announce the promotion of 3 new Executive Vice Presidents, 5 new Associate Vice Presidents, and 21 staff members.

Deepening Kirksey’s leadership capitalizes on the proven strengths of our firm, and our greatest resource — our people. The promoted staff are proven leaders within the firm, the A/E/C industry, and/or community. Their design talent and expertise contributes to the long-term success of Kirksey.

Dillon Kyle Architects to be first company in Houston to receive equity-based JUST Label

Dillon Kyle Architects is excited to announce their participation in the voluntary disclosure program known as JUST, and is proud to soon be the first JUST organization within the city of Houston.

Several AIA Houston members receive University of Houston Architecture and Design Alumni Association Awards

The University of Houston Architecture and Design Alumni Association Awards have returned after roughly a decade hiatus in order to honor our distinguished and accomplished alumni changing the world through architecture and design. The relaunched awards come as the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.

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.