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Texas A&M to Host Inaugural AI Symposium on Design, Planning And Construction

AI Across the AEC Industry connects academic research with industry practice at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center.

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In Rural Texas, Disaster Planning Often Comes Down to Capacity

A new $2.9 million initiative from Texas A&M will help rural regions develop hazard mitigation plans and build long-term disaster management capacity.

Interior view of the U.S. Capitol’s First-Floor Senate Connecting Corridor, with vaulted ceilings, a central chandelier, patterned tile flooring, decorative wall panels and green-trimmed arched window bays.

Bringing 1859 Back to the Capitol

Aggie architect Jayashree Shamanna ’94 helped revive a 19th-century corridor while leaving one original detail untouched.

Artist rendering of astronauts, rovers, habitats, power systems and cargo operations on the lunar surface near the moon’s South Pole.

Tackling Construction’s Toughest Jobs on Earth — and the Moon

Seed funding will help launch research into autonomous construction methods for hazardous jobsites and harsh lunar environments.

The 2026 Harold L. Adams ’61 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients will be honored this fall. Graphic by John Rice/Texas A&M College of Architecture Marketing & Communications.

College of Architecture Announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni

Four former students have been selected for the College’s highest honor.

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ICU Design Guidelines Highlight How Hospital Environments Shape Patient Care and Safety

International collaboration brings evidence-based recommendations to critical care environments.

Students attend a robotics lab at Texas A&M University on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications)

New COA Initiative Will Expand Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Beginning this fall, ADDI will connect students with mentored research projects that prepare them to design with purpose and impact.

A digital model of the Fable Hospital surrounded by greenery and natural features.

A Hospital That Pays for Itself? Sounds Like a Fairy Tale

Smarter hospital design isn’t just better for patients and staff, it can return millions in savings in as little as two years.

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Camp ARCH Celebrates 20 Years of Inspiring Future Aggies in the Built World

The College of Architecture’s summer camp gave prospective students a closer look at built-environment careers and life at Texas A&M.

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Texas A&M Competition Teams Prepare Students for Construction Careers

Across 11 teams, Aggies put technical knowledge and teamwork to the test under real-world project deadlines.