Houston Design Collaborative: Education Program
Thursday, June 5, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Like the wave of innovation occurring during the mid-20th century, our world is currently experiencing the beginning of the next industrial revolution. The roles of architects, designers, engineers, fabricators, and builders are rapidly changing through advancing technologies; and being challenged to be more sustainable and productive.
Please join our esteemed panelists in a discussion of innovative new ways of designing, building and living in the world through the use of emerging technologies, materials and processes. The panelists include:
- Robert Beck, HP Construction Services
- Chris Cole, JE Dunn Construction
- Russel Hruska (B.Arch. '93), Aura Dwellings & Hospitality
- Leonardo Nuevo-Arenas, Kinetica
- Timothy Lankau, Hive 3D
- Andrew Kudless, Director of the C.R.A.F.T. Lab
Following the discussion, there will be a tour of the C.R.A.F.T. Lab and happy hour.
Affiliated Sponsor Organizations: Associated General Contractors Houston, Design-Build Institute of America Southwest Region
Event Happy Hour Sponsored by: BuildingPoint Central
This program is AIA CEU approved.

- Location
- Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design, Theater