The School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomed Sir David Adjaye OM OBE for a distinguished guest lecture earlier this month. The auditorium of the school’s building was filled with students, faculty, and guests eager to engage with one of the most influential figures in contemporary architecture.
For Ann Johnson ’91, art has always been more than just a creative outlet—it’s a way of life. A longtime art professor at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Johnson describes art as “freedom.” “There is a freedom—a freedom of expression—and a power for others to view and think differently,” she said. Johnson, who has been [...]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed “The Hill” but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]
In an era where sustainability is a growing priority, the Artificial Intelligence for High-Performance Buildings (AI+HPB) Lab at Prairie View A&M University is leading the charge in transforming how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated. Founded with a mission to integrate artificial intelligence into architecture and urban planning, the lab is dedicated to creating smarter, [...]
According to Census records, over 16 million people live in the Gulf of Mexico region, which includes counties in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and western Florida. At the same time, this area is home to multifaceted and complex challenges typically widely triggered by natural disasters.Enter the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of [...]
Black history is a vital thread woven into the fabric of the human story. It is a repository of diverse cultures, traditions and languages that have evolved and survived, deserving recognition, celebration and understanding. Historian Carter G. Woodson recognized the importance of acknowledging the rich, collective past to move towards a more inclusive, equitable and [...]
For Prairie View A&M University Brown Endowed Chair of Architecture Bill Price, architecture is where people and nature meet. “As an architectural researcher, I see architecture as the nexus between the known and the unknown,” he said. “This interdisciplinary field allows me to investigate the relationship between nature and the built environment.” Growing up in [...]
University Drive, or Sandra Bland Parkway, is the latest thoroughfare in the U.S. to feature the mural “Black Lives Matter” on its pavement. Students, faculty, and staff from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) began work on the mural earlier this week, wrapping up just in time for Juneteenth. The project, a collaboration with the City [...]
Tracey L. Moore, Digital Media Arts Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture (SOA) at Prairie View A&M University, was recently nominated to serve as an inaugural Harris County African-American History and Culture Advisory member representing Precinct 3. Her confirmation took place on March 10, during Harris County Commissioners Court.
Zui Ng moved to Houston in 2000 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in architecture, even though his credits didn’t transfer. “I had to start over,” he says, “but it was worth it.” He went on to get his master’s degree from Cornell and, after stints in other cities, returned to Houston, where he’s now an [...]
