Mission Statement

To educate the next generation of professionals in the creation of useful, sustainable, and beautiful buildings, interiors, and cities.
To advance research in architecture, interior design, construction science, preservation, urban and regional planning.
To serve communities in our region.

Vision Statement 2016

The College will become a leader in Texas for teaching, research, and service in the fields of architecture, interior design, historic preservation, construction science and management, and urban and regional planning.

Core Values

Committed to ...

• Communities
• The design and construction of sustainable buildings and urbanism.
• Providing leadership in the production of the built environment.
• Advancing the quality of life through design of the built environment.
• Ethical practice and commitment to the public health, safety and welfare.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration between professionals.
• The preservation and conservation of the architectural heritage of the region.
• The creation of humane and harmonious buildings and places that respect local traditions.