Professors at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design have been recognized in the Architect’s Newspaper 2025 Best of Design Awards, celebrating a remarkable range of innovation from material ecology and cultural dialogue to climate-resilient infrastructure.

As a Principal and Senior Project Manager at SmithGroup, Gregg Kalba (B.Arch. ’93) has helped shape the University of Houston through projects like the UH at Sugar Land Academic Building 2 and the UH Gateway Garage. “I push myself even harder for projects at my alma mater,” he shared, emphasizing the pride he takes in collaborating with fellow UH graduates. Learn how Gregg’s passion for problem-solving and lifelong learning continues to influence his career and community.

On Friday, November 14, the Hines College community gathered on campus to celebrate the College’s 80th anniversary in an unconventional way – with an un-gala. Designed to capture the energy and joy of a gala without the formality, the un-gala invited alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students to reconnect while raising funds for emerging design technologies at the College.