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We recognize that a collective shift to sustainable communities and architecture requires a focused and strategic commitment. In light of this, WHR launched the Sustainable Design Initiative (SDI) in 2008 to provide deeper resources for staff and clients and to strengthen our knowledge and commitment.....more
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Stamford Hospital is featured in Healthcare Design's November issue. The article is authored by WHR's Tushar Gupta and Komal Kotwal
Stamford Hospital is featured in Healthcare Design
WHR's project the Stamford Hospital is featured in Healthcare Design magazine's November issue. The article "Deep Roots", authored by Tushar Gupta and Komal Kotwal, describes how Stamford Hospital is impacting urban design and the Stamford community. You can read the article Healthcare Design's digital issue. 
Sam Houston State University's Performing Arts Center is featured in Texas Architect magazine
Sam Houston State University's Performing Arts Center is featured in Texas Architect
WHR's project the Sam Houston State University James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center is featured in Texas Architects' Portfolio of Performing Spaces. You can view the project in the link above or visit Texas Architects' website to view the entire magazine (subscription required). 
WHR Architects' Senior Principal Charles Griffin reacts to the Supreme Court's ACA ruling on July 2, 2012
Architects react to Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
WHR's Charles Griffin was among the architects and healthcare industry experts polled recently for a response to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act by Architectural Record. The article can be found here. 

WHR are the Experts in Evidence-Based Design
Evidence-Based Design for Multiple Building Types by WHR Architects' Kirk Hamilton and David Watkins
Evidence-Based Design for Multiple Building Types
by David Watkins and Kirk Hamilton
"Evidence-based design, which bases design decisions on the best available current research evidence, is gaining traction among architects. Expanding the field from its origins in healthcare to other building types such as education, criminal justice, commercial, industrial, and places of worship, this book introduces design professionals to the concept of evidence-based design and its use in the creation of high performance environments." This book is now available to purchase through Amazon.com. 

WHR ARCHITECTS NAMED 2008 AIA HOUSTON FIRM OF THE YEAR

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WHR Architects Is Helping to Heal Hearts with Two New Projects
Louis & Peaches Owen Heart Hospital and Texas Heart Institute’s Regenerative Medicine Research Lab Open Houston, TX — On Valentine’s Day, a holiday that...
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WHR Architects Ramping Up for 2013
Healthcare and Education architect emerges from 2012 with renewed energy Houston, TX — WHR Architects has emerged from the recent economic tumult strong and poised to...
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Happy Holidays from WHR Architects
Each holiday season, WHR Architects and Genesis Planning make a charitable donation on behalf of our colleagues, friends and clients to outstanding organizations and those in need....

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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 1MC wins Houston Business Journal 2013 Landmark Award
April 2013
WHR's project, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mid-Campus Building One (1MC) won a Houston Business Journal 2013 Landmark Awards (Office Building Development).

WHR Principal Gail Sterling named to AAHID Board of Directors
March 2013
WHR's Interior Design Studio Leader Gail Sterling was named to the AAHID Board of Directors.

Ocean Medical Center featured in HC+O News
March 2013
WHR's project at Ocean Medical Center was featured in HC+O News.

WHR Founder David Watkins in Houston Business Journal
March 2013
WHR's founder, David Watkins, was interviewed in the Houston Business Journal for a "Face to Face" feature (subscription required).

WHR Senior Principal Anthony Haas named AIA Fellow
February 2013
WHR's Anthony Haas, FAIA was elevated to AIA Fellow!

Texas Heart Institute in Houston Chronicle
January 2013
WHR's Texas Heart Institute was featured in an article on "Saving Lives" in the Houston Chronicle.

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands in Houston Business Journal
January 2013
WHR's Memorial Hermann The Woodlands new patient tower was featured in the Houston Business Journal.

UT School of Dentistry in College Planning & Management
January 2013
WHR's The University of Texas School of Dentistry was featured in College Planning & Management's Facilty Focus.

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