Hines College students continue their award-winning momentum, earning top honors at the 2025 AIA Fort Worth Student Design Awards for the fifth consecutive year. Recognized for projects that address real-world challenges through innovation, sustainability, and cultural awareness, these works reflect the College’s commitment to design as a socially responsive and forward-thinking practice.

Jackie Barry (BFA ’89, M.Arch. ’92) reflects on her journey from student to educator, shaped by a foundation in studio culture, critical thinking, and collaboration at Hines College. Now an interior design program coordinator and professor, she continues to guide the next generation of designers while remaining engaged in professional practice.

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture recognized three University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design faculty-led projects with national honors this year, highlighting the College’s impact across design-build education, cultural preservation, and climate-responsive research.