Online: Mastering the Craft of Research: Architecture

Professor Bruce Race, director for the Center of Sustainability and Resilience (CeSAR) will be interviewed by professor Patrick Peters, director of the Graduate Design/Build Studio regarding research trends in architecture and sustainability.

This event is held in partnership with the UH Faculty Engagement and Development office.

Hosted in Zoom. Meeting information will be emailed 24 hours before the event.

Bruce Race is professor of architecture and director for the Center of Sustainability and Resilience. He founded RACESTUDIO in 1994 in Berkeley, CA, which specializes in community-based urban design. He joined UH in 2015. For his work, he has received numerous planning and design awards. He is the author of a number of books on urban and community planning, including case studies and methods for getting young people involved in the planning process. He seeks to understand the critical relationships between society, its technological advances and the corresponding impact on the environment, both locally and globally.

Patrick Peters is professor of architecture and coordinator of the Graduate Design/Build Studio. For over 30 years, Patrick has been engaged in a number of projects in the greater Houston area, including public installations and solar-powered structures. As director of the Graduate Design/Build Studio, he is guiding students through the design and construction process of structures in local schools, parks, and non-profit organizations in the greater Houston area. He was recognized for his innovative approaches to teach architectural processes by the American Institute of Architects – Houston Chapter as Educator of the Year in 2013.