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Seward Plantation

This project involved a two-year study of the site and outbuildings of this important plantation from the early years of Texas statehood. The main house was documented in 1934 as one of the first projects of the Historic American Building Survey, which was established in 1933. The log structures have been used as the prototypes for replica farm structures at…

New Plymouth

Measured drawing involves a methodical process to capture the form, arrangement and physical dimensions of a building. Using a variety of tools including paper and pencil, drafting equipment, measuring tapes and rules, string, plumb hobs, levels, photography, etc. The field team seeks to create a quality and accurate set of field notes. Special photographic processes involving the use of perspective…

The Polasek House

The course introduced the student to the practical aspects of field recording of structures, using examples of significant historic merit. The survey techniques were those developed by the Historic American Building Survey, a part of the National Park Service. The final product of the course was developed to HABS standards, with the intention of submitting them to the annual Charles…

Union Trading Company

In 1874 Whittaker Keesey authorized his brother, Otis M., to build a house and corral near Fort Davis for trading in general merchandise and liquor. In 1876 Louis Cardis leased a 200 foot square plot for a stagecoach station. After Cardis death in the 1877 Salt Wars the Keeseys operated a mercantile business in the total complex. In 1906 A.F.

Harris-Martin House

The braced frame construction and documentary evidence of the Harris Martin House suggest that the house was built c. 1840. John Birdsall Harris inherited both the house and a business from his cousin, Charles J. Birdsall, in August 1844. Harris and Birdsall were two of the first merchants in the community of Alta Mira established by Henry Fanthorp in 1838.

Endowed Positions

Endowed Chairs and Professorships The College of Architecture is immensely grateful to the generous donors who have endowed positions for the following faculty members within our college’s three departments. Architecture Endowed Professors Construction Science Endowed Professors Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Endowed Professors Architecture Endowed Professors Ahmed AliHarold L. Adams ‘61 Interdisciplinary Professorship in Architecture Mark ClaytonWilliam…

Nominations for School of Architecture Outstanding Alumni due *April 29

In light of the new online submission process for the SOA Outstanding Alumni Awards nominations, a decision has been made to extend the deadline to April 29, in order to allow more time for package completions. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please reach out to Deanna Cowan at dcowan@tamu.edu or call 979-458-0400. Do you…

Camp DASH

The Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center hosts Camp DASH, a week-long summer camp for high school students interested in degrees and careers focused on advancing climate-smart solutions and strategies. Students will be immersed in several climate-focused areas in a fun learning environment. Camp Focus Areas Students will be exposed to three focus areas throughout the week but can specify which…

HRRC Research Initiatives

Prisons, Public Health, and Disasters Dr. J. Carlee Purdum Dr. Benika Dixon Incarcerated people are a vulnerable population that remain marginalized and excluded by emergency management, planning efforts, practice, and policy in the context of disasters. This initiative focuses on hazards (extreme temperatures, flooding,…

Thomas Bullock

Thomas Bullock graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s in architecture in 1949. He joined CRS in 1950 as a draftsman. Bullock played a major part in opening the Oklahoma City office (1952) as well as moving the firm to Houston in 1958. He was made a partner of the firm in 1954 and was promoted to managing partner…