samagon Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Does anyone have any updated info on the old Chinese Star building? They were kicked out at the end of last fall semester, and there was a big deal in the DC about students having an option on what replaces it, but I haven't seen/heard anything since then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJohnstonNet Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) As the prime food contractor, Aramark had control over any new use of the property for food. UH just rebid their food services contract this past spring and switched to a new company who I assume now has control of the property and is probably starting from scratch to plan a use for it. That said, UH rebid their food services contract after an audit recommended changes. (They were auditing all departments of A&F.) If you could find that full audit report it might have recommendations about the use of the property which might have been included as requirements in the RFP for the new food services contract. Edited July 20, 2017 by KyleJohnstonNet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ale7x Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube88 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 From Saturday..would be nice to see some red neon highlights on the edges. Hard to tell, but the UH logo is lighted. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cspwal Posted September 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2017 Step 1. Renovate the stadium and ensure there's a great view of downtown from inside the stadium Step 2. Build a training center that directly blocks that view 7 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube88 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, cspwal said: Step 1. Renovate the stadium and ensure there's a great view of downtown from inside the stadium Step 2. Build a training center that directly blocks that view This was taken from the 1st row of the upper level. Might still have a decent DT view from the upper rows. I would have taken a pic from there, but those steps are brutal especially with a bone spur in my heel. LOL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma91 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 On 21.11.2004 at 5:27 AM, UrbaNerd said: LOL, everything in Houston is named after some rich oil dude/dudette! lol that's right) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ale7x Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Looks like a Joe Vs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted November 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 12/21/2015 at 10:04 AM, Urbannizer said: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/12/massive-innovation-center-to-be-built-at.html http://www.mengwenli.com/Center-for-University-Entrepreneurship Clients, Texas Collegiate Regional Center (TCRC), plan to facilitate the partnership with University of Houston System in the development of companies based on the intellectual property developed as Energy Research Park (ERP). TCRC will construct the facility on a lease ground of a site approximately 1.88 acres in the ERP. Clients' purpose is to put research staff and students from different department of UH working together with private investors to do the research & development projects. It will have labs & high tech facilities. From TDCKA two phases of design and construction is planned in the lease site by TDCK Architects Inc.The gross area for each phase is about 75,000 sf. The function is office for high-tech research. The major program includes office spaces, public meeting rooms, and one central laboratory for the first phase. The two main exterior covered entrance plazas face to the north and south and become a part of the green trail system for UH. The covered plaza combining with courtyard is the place for outside activities throughout seasons. Creating flexible working area for the potential tenant is the goal, least column structural system shall be desirable. The "U Shape Courtyard" with its green space provides comfortable view for the tenants, as well as raises the value for the project and ERP. As the same time courtyard can be the ideal place for outdoor activity for tenants, UH students and faculties, as well as the visitors. The opening facing east creates an interesting space with the eastern building. The "Shadow Catcher" is the vital design concept for the energy saving. The triangular windows orient to the south for adjusting the environmental impaction. For the aesthetic, the triangular window catches the shadow on the building facade. Along with the time changing, the shadow becomes a rhythm and dynamic pattern of the building and gets a strong expression.The major program includes office spaces, public meeting rooms, and one central laboratory for the first phase. The two main exterior covered entrance plazas face to the north and south and become a part of the green trail system for UH. The covered plaza combining with courtyard is the place for outside activities throughout seasons.Sustainability is the goals of the project to meet LEED compliance. The design focuses on energy efficient and environment friendly including optimize system, take advantage of renewable resource. The main orientation of the building faces south-west. The passive solar strategy is the main concept of the design to minimize the solar gain in the summer and solar loss in the winter. The feature of triangular window adjusts the orientation of fenestration to maximum get the day light and reduces the thermal radiation and A/C loads. Orientation of windows will be carefully computed. The maximum of the office depth is 25 feet, which is the optimal way for using natural day light for working space. Using dimmer LED light fixture is recommended for the entire office building space. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) On 11/16/2017 at 11:10 PM, CrockpotandGravel said: From the University of Houston College of Medicine report regarding the facility: The new UH College of Medicine will require a significant amount of space in which to operate on the campus as it grows to full enrollment. Given the length of time it takes for capital budget requests, approvals, design and construction of a new facility, temporary space must be identified for the new college. University officials have identified space on several floors in the new Health and Biomedical Sciences Building Phase II (HBSB-2) currently nearing completion. After careful examination of College of Medicine interim space needs a “test it” of the identified space (floors 8 and 9), the consulting architectural team concluded that the available space in HBSB2 could meet the clinical instructional and administrative needs for a limited time period, with additional once space available on the 6th floor. HBSB-2 could serve as a temporary home to the College of Medicine for three planning years and the first two years of initial enrollment. Such an arrangement would provide the necessary facilities and resources for attaining preliminary LCME accreditation. The temporary facility would house a small number of students (anticipated maximum of 60), as well as administrators, faculty, and staff while the College of Medicine grows. Interim space needs to service the temporary College of Medicine facility are based on faculty, staf, and student projections. Assuming enrollment build out as outlined over a 10-year period beginning with the charter class of 30 students in Fall 2020, a new permanent facility would need to be available by Fall 2022. The total project costs (current dollars) for developing College of Medicine space in HBSB-2 is dependent upon the end stage of build-out resulting from the current construction effort. - An estimated project cost of $13.1 million will be required to build out the two floors of HBSB-2 to meet the College of Medicine needs. - The permanent College of Medicine facility will be built on campus, similar in scope/cost of HBSB-2, but adjusted to the smaller project size. An on-campus utilities facility with existing parking (no cost for added parking) is included in the Capital Cost Analysis. Total Project Costs are estimated to be $80 million (current dollars). https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/4249309/COM-BORdocument111417.pdf Hmmm... remember all the commotion a while back about one university encroaching on another and stepping on toes etc etc etc? I guess UH's motto is "Do As I Say, Not As I Do." Edited November 30, 2017 by Houston19514 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbpro Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Houston19514 said: Hmmm... remember all the commotion a while back about one university encroaching on another and stepping on toes etc etc etc? I guess UH's motto is "Do As I Say, Not As I Do." Good grief. The Medical School will be built on the school's MAIN CAMPUS and not in Austin. UT can build all the research facilities it wants on its main campus. Get it? Not too hard to figure out. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted December 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2017 http://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2017/december/12132017Hines.php Global developer Gerald D. Hines and internationally known artist Barbara Hines have made a leadership gift of $1 million to the University of Houston to support construction of a new Advanced Media Technology Laboratory at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. The gift is a part of the university’s $1 billion “Here, We Go” Campaign. The Advanced Media Technology Laboratory will be at the forefront of digital design exploration, fostering the advancement of a variety of media, digital technologies and new fabrication techniques. The laboratory will promote research and collaboration across the university. It will also be home to a variety of applied research investigations. Chief among them are materials research, building envelope investigation, social design and prototyping for mass production. The gift will allow students to research, design and fabricate prototypes using the latest advanced technologies, all while working with renowned faculty in a space dedicated to material research and design methodologies. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 This is something that can really put U of H in the forefront of Media tech. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Is there a map of prospective structures on UH's main campus floating somewhere? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Looks like the Industrial Design program is only going to get stronger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htine Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 On 12/14/2017 at 10:32 PM, Urbannizer said: http://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2017/december/12132017Hines.php I believe that's also the first look at the next parking garage that they're going to build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 14 hours ago, htine said: I believe that's also the first look at the next parking garage that they're going to build. I think your right. So this is going in in the existing adjacent parking lot to the north of the architecture and arts buildings. The art department will also have a new sculpture lab for students and some class rooms I believe. Exciting times for both Rice and U of H. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 http://www.uh.edu/facilities-planning-construction/fpc-projects/spotlight/Quad-housing-replacement/ Quad housing replacement now in construction phase. 1200 beds 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 1:31 AM, Urbannizer said: http://www.uh.edu/facilities-planning-construction/fpc-projects/spotlight/Quad-housing-replacement/ Quad housing replacement now in construction phase. 1200 beds Webcam: https://www.uh.edu/infotech/services/webcam/more-cameras.php 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ale7x Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 ...just saw this announcement back in March: http://hcp1.net/News/post/commissioner-ellis-announces-street-repairs-around-tsu-and-uh Quote The goal is to create streets that are attractive and a source of neighborhood pride, while improving safety and accessibility to all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders. In addition to roadway work, the project also includes drainage improvements, which will help reduce street flooding during heavy rain. Quote The streets in the TSU area are Cleburne (Emancipation to Scott); Blodgett (Scott to Ennis); and Attucks (Cleburne to Wheeler). The streets near UH are Cullen (Interstate 45 to North MacGregor); Wheeler (Cullen to Scott); Elgin (Scott to I-45); and Holman (Scott to Cullen). “This project will significantly enhance the gateways into these great institutions by creating a beautiful streetscape for students and residents,” Commissioner Ellis said. “The improvements also will help hundreds of Houston residents who attend classes and work at the universities". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSirDingle Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 The Briefest of Summaries: Dec 1 will be the first game against Oregon, woman's first game will be against TAMU Dec 5. A few other details, and a slideshow showing some renderings, and construction photos. https://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/Fertitta-Center-open-Dec-1-UH-Oregon-basketball-13024051.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarpad Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) https://m.chron.com/local/prognosis/article/UH-regents-to-select-site-for-planned-medical-13393415.php https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=43499082 Renu Kator presented plans to the UH board for the location of the new medical college. It looks like the location has been narrowed down to a demoing a current UH building in the Med Center or building it across from Magregor Park. I personally prefer the Magregor Park location. It is basically on campus and next to a light rail stop. Also being next to campus would allow for better corroboration with other UH colleges. If it is in the Med Center it will be isolated and not feel at all like part of UH and not have any of the University's culture. Edited November 15, 2018 by cougarpad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Saw this. Cool of you posting it. The McGregor Park location does make a lot of sense. Thanks for the link. Edited November 15, 2018 by EllenOlenska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Just saw on twitter that they selected the McGregor location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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