
built environment
Texas A&M Superfund Researchers Establish Green Infrastructure Plan For Houston Community
Jul 15, 2022 • 6 min. readSunnyside, one of Houston’s oldest historically Black communities, has been hit hard by many of the recent hurricanes that have struck along the Gulf of Mexico.
Texas A&M architecture faculty members highlight the architectural heritage of a Wisconsin town in a traveling exhibit.
The Texas A&M College of Architecture's Colonias Program aims to increase self-sufficiency and enhance the quality of life of residents living in unincorporated communities on the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas A&M researchers identified features in the design of public and private spaces that make a difference toward comfort.
Texas A&M Study: Worldwide Urban Expansion Causing Problems
Mar 24, 2020 • 3 min. readThe report says that since 1970, large areas of land have been urbanized, and this strains quality of life in every region.
Study: Swath Of Natural Habitat Larger Than The UK Will Be Urbanized By 2030
Jan 30, 2020 • 3 min. readCritical knowledge gaps on habitat loss in lower-income countries were also revealed by research co-authored by a Texas A&M geographer.
Millions Of Monarch Butterflies Killed On Texas Highways
Nov 5, 2019 • 4 min. readMonarch numbers have declined about 82% over the last 23 years, and road mortality can significantly contribute to their dwindling numbers.
TTI Report: Nationwide Gridlock Costs $166 Billion Per Year
Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min. readThe Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 2019 Urban Mobility Report spotted costly inefficiencies in the U.S. transportation infrastructure and recommended fixes.
Don’t Expect To See A Fish Tube Or Salmon Cannon In Texas
Aug 22, 2019 • 3 min. readThere aren’t any large fish species in Texas that would benefit from using a fish tube, but it’s needed in some areas of the U.S., even if it can be disorienting for fishes.
A team of researchers found that more open spaces like parks and plazas can help mitigate earthquake damage.