The Harold L. Adams Interdisciplinary Charrette for Undergraduates
A College of Architecture EventThe College of Architecture at Texas A&M University will host a two-and-a-half-day interdisciplinary charrette for undergraduates (ICU).
Submit Your Application by Dec. 6
HA-ICU 2025 Submission FormAbout the Charrette
Join us for the 8th edition of the Harold Adams Interdisciplinary Charrette for Undergraduates—an exciting design competition that unites the College of Architecture and the School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts. This event serves as a collaborative platform, bringing together students from various disciplines to tackle real-world challenges.
Become a vital member of an interdisciplinary team comprising five students, representing disciplines such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Construction Science, and Visualization. Additionally, each team will welcome a distinguished guest from the University of Maryland, enhancing the intercollegiate dynamic.
Immerse yourself in a weekend of collaborative creativity as teams work together in person to design innovative solutions for a designated space. Throughout the event, esteemed faculty and alumni from both schools will actively participate, providing valuable critiques, offering guidance, and encouraging an interdisciplinary mindset.
Don't miss the chance to showcase your skills and compete for a share of the prize money! Join us in this unique opportunity to bridge the gap between disciplines and contribute to meaningful solutions.
Contestants will be placed on a 4-member interdisciplinary team. Over the course of one weekend, each team will work together in person to creatively develop a collaborative space.
Faculty from both schools will lend a hand, critiquing work, offering advice, and fostering an interdisciplinary approach to the competition. Teams will compete to share prizes in the amounts of $2,000 (first place), $1,250 (second place), and $750 (third place).
Sign up to participate!
If are interested in participating in the charrette, fill out the registration form (once available). The Student Ambassador for your department will confirm your participation or let you know if there is a waiting list for your department.
| Program | Student Ambassador | Faculty Member |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | To be announced | Benjamin Ennemoser |
| Construction Science | To be announced | Zofia Rybkowski |
| Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning | To be announced | Xinyue Ye |
| Visualization | To be announced | Courtney Starrett |
Inspiration for the Charrette
The Harold L. Adams Interdisciplinary Charrette for Undergraduates was the brainchild of Harold L. Adams ’61, an Outstanding Alumnus of the college who has endowed interdisciplinary professorships in each of the college’s four departments. He conceived of the charrette to overcome the silo effect in academia that tends to isolate students and faculty within the sphere of their own departments, which can inhibit interdisciplinary interaction.