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SOA collaborates with Habitat for Humanity to build homes, structures in Houston area

Students in the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) School of Architecture (SOA) are receiving the opportunity to take what they are learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world situations. Thanks to a newly formed partnership between the university and Habitat for Humanity-Houston, students are getting an opportunity to work on building homes and open-air structures in [...]

2021-04-09T09:09:56-05:00April 9, 2021|news|

SOA professor presents pandemic-responsive designs at virtual international event

As people adjust to life with the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and the newly lifted mask mandate in Texas, designers and architects are rethinking public spaces and how to help people maintain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines for safe social distancing. This includes researchers at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) who are exploring new [...]

2021-04-01T09:29:30-05:00April 1, 2021|news|

Architecture graduate student eyes promising career

For the past year and a half, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) student Reuben Cheeks has been at the forefront of leadership in the School of Architecture’s graduate program. With a bachelor’s degree in architecture from PVAMU under his belt, he has already launched his career with an internship at the WORKac design firm in New [...]

2020-12-11T08:21:28-06:00December 11, 2020|news|

PVAMU CURES team wins international poster competition

When architectural landmarks are damaged, 3D technology can help in restoration efforts. The Prairie View A&M University School of Architecture (SOA) Community Urban Rural Enhancement Service (CURES) Center has one of the most advanced 3D laser scanning technology systems available. A team from the center recently won an international design competition for their poster and presentation explaining the system.

2020-11-19T15:17:13-06:00November 19, 2020|news|

PVAMU team’s Adinkra-inspired furniture to join Bryan museum’s permanent collection

The outdoor patio at the Brazos Valley African American Art Museum in Bryan, Texas, is about to get new African Adinkra-inspired seats and tables designed by a team of students and faculty from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)’s School of Architecture. Assistant Professor of Art Practice Ann Johnson is spearheading the Sankofa Furniture Project in collaboration with the [...]

2020-11-12T10:08:12-06:00November 12, 2020|news|

SoA students put design skills to use in real-world community garden project

Architecture students at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) delivered smart design concepts for a community garden in Independence Heights to keep it flourishing for years to come. As part of Jessica Ward’s studio class, “Living Lab for Climate Justice,” the students met with community members to understand future needs for the garden. They used their [...]

2020-10-27T09:40:15-05:00October 22, 2020|news|

New program aims to establish pipeline of diverse leaders in community development industry

As the Morrill Act of 1890 arrives at its 130th anniversary this year, a program hosted by Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and the University of Kentucky (UK) has received $15,000 from Purdue University to pilot a new agricultural leadership symposium. Putting Culture back in AgriCulture: An Innovative Symposium and Student Leadership Program aims to foster cultural awareness [...]

2020-10-06T11:30:44-05:00October 6, 2020|news|