CRS Center
The CRS Center carries on the traditions of Caudill Rowlett Scott as a locus for education, research and public service.
Advancing Architecture Leadership Through Research
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Browse resources by selecting one of the following options.The CRS Center for Leadership and Management in the Design and Construction Industry at Texas A&M University serves as a vital bridge between academic research, professional education and industry practice. Established to advance innovation across the built environment, the center honors and expands upon the pioneering legacy of Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS), one of the most influential architecture, engineering and planning firms of the 20th century.
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Archives
The center archives a growing collection of records from the Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS) for use by architectural and business history scholars and students.
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Research
CRS at the College of Architecture maintains a historical archive for scholarly and student research on the architectural and business development of rural communities.
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Rowlett Lecture
The center also promotes innovation in leadership and management through its public service and research initiatives.
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CRS Center Presents: Roundtable Discussion and Workshop
Sep. 30, 2026 • 2 min. readThe CRS Center for Leadership and Management in the Design and Construction Industry and the Strategic Predesign Association will host a two-day event Oct. 13–14, 2026.
Architecture Students Achieve IPAL Milestones Before Graduation
May 20, 2026 • 5 min. readTwo Texas A&M students passed all six architect licensure exams before graduation, while four others completed IPAL graduate milestones.
Texas A&M’s 2026 Rowlett Lecture to Feature SOM, Chaos on Integrated Design
March 20, 2026 • 3 min. readOver 300 people are expected to attend the event titled “The Art + Science of Integration in Architecture.”