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Developmental Industry Advisory Council (MLPD DIAC)

The Development Industry Advisory Council (DIAC) supports the Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD) program within the College of Architecture’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. DIAC members participate in program management, fund scholarships, and provide guidance to students. With a DIAC membership, you’ll have priority access to our outstanding current students and graduates. Upon graduation, MLPD students…

Landscape Architecture Professional Advisory Board (LAND PAB)

The Landscape Architecture Professional Advisory Board (PAB) consists of former students and professionals in areas allied with landscape architecture. The board supports the landscape architecture programs by: Hosting workshops and lectures at the college Supporting the landscape architecture career fair Assisting students in finding intern positions and professional employment Recommending professional development training and continuing education Reviewing the landscape architecture…

Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC)

Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) The Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) is your gateway to some of the best construction industry professionals in the nation. Since 1998, CIAC has been committed to supporting and promoting the Texas A&M construction science department. With a CIAC membership, you’ll have priority access to our outstanding current students and graduates. Become a member Support…

Architecture + Industry Advisory Council

Architecture + Industry Advisory Council (A+IAC) The Architecture + Industry Advisory Council provides guidance and advice to help collaboratively shape the future of the Department of Architecture. The council is comprised of industry partners, faculty, former students, and allied professionals. The Architecture + Industry Advisory Council (A+IAC) supports the Texas A&M University – Department of Architecture by cultivating resilient approaches…

College of Architecture Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB12)

The Dean’s Advisory Board, a group of leaders who have achieved great success in industry or public service, meets regularly with College of Architecture leadership to help the college become to best of its kind in the nation. These titans of design, development, and construction also lend their experience, contacts, and resources as the most trusted advisers of the Dean…

Displaced but Not Silenced: Community Voices Shape Harris County Buyouts

A partnership between Texas A&M University and the nonprofit Texas Appleseed is shedding new light on the human toll of one of the nation’s largest mandatory home buyout programs. For three years, faculty and graduate students from the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning have worked closely with Texas Appleseed to document the experiences of families displaced…

Dreamed Water Towers: Reimagining Texas Infrastructure

A New Purpose for a Familiar Icon What if one of Texas’ most recognizable structures could help solve the challenges of tomorrow? More than 1,000 water towers rise above Texas towns and cities. Painted with mascots, logos and local pride, they quietly store water, stabilize pressure and support communities during power outages. But what if these utilitarian structures could do…

History

A Historical Outline of the First Century of the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University Origins and Early Development (1905–1940s) Architectural education at Texas A&M began in 1905 within the School of Engineering, offering courses to prepare students for the practice of architecture. In 1922, the Department of Architecture was formally established under the guidance of Frederick Giesecke, marking…

Texas A&M Architecture Students Advance Global Health Through Rwanda Maternity Center Project

Students from the Texas A&M University College of Architecture presented their final designs for a Women’s and Infants’ Health and Maternity Center in Rwanda’s Bugesera District near Kigali on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Langford Architecture Center. More than 50 participants, including reviewers, family members, community leaders, faculty, and A+IAC members, joined the meeting. The event marked the culmination…

Careers in Construction Management With a Master’s Degree

Construction management is an exciting and influential field that drives tangible results and provides personal satisfaction. There is nothing like seeing a construction project take shape and knowing that your expertise and skillful coordination allowed impressive, real-world results. Suppose you are interested in this field – and eager to build your unique interests into your everyday routines and regimens. You…