Blog
10 OCT 2017
Kirksey Speaks at First International Lab Design Conference in Spain
Balancing Requirements in Chemical Laboratories: Brian Richard, Kirksey's Science & Technology Practice Leader, spoke at the International Lab Design Conference in Madrid, Spain, about architecture and lab design
03 OCT 2017
7 Frequently Asked Flooding Questions After Harvey
After an unprecedented event like Hurricane Harvey, many are left in its wake wondering "what's next?"
28 SEP 2017
Kirksey Represented at Post-Harvey Press Conference
Kirksey's Director of EcoServices, Julie Hendricks, spoke at a press conference with other Houston officials about green building strategies post-Harvey.
26 SEP 2017
Kirksey Wins Sustainability Award for AIA Sandcastle Competition
After winning third straight "Golden Bucket," Kirksey also takes home second straight "Most Sustainable Team" Award
19 SEP 2017
2017 Fall Lineup of Conferences, Conventions & Expos
Kirksey is gearing up for a heavy-hitting conference season this fall with our bags packed and extra business cards printed. Stay tuned for more updates on the following events.
10 AUG 2017
New State-of-the-Art Dow Headquarters Holds Grand Opening in Michigan
Kirksey Architecture designed the updated master plan for the new Dow Center corporate campus, which includes a new global headquarters building and a landmark visitor center currently under construction
13 JUL 2017
A School Where Students Are Encouraged to Write on the Walls
Move over chalkboards. Writing on the walls has been given an upgrade, along with the latest trends in teaching at Kinkaid's new Learning Center, designed by Kirksey's Education PK-12 Team.
28 JUN 2017
Design Month: Kirksey Hosts Design + Art Exhibit, Featuring 15 Houston Artists
The exhibit was part of Kirksey's Design Month, a firm-wide initiative to inspire, promote and reinforce design awareness. Everything from mixed media, video art, paintings and sculptures were on display at the architecture firm.
The exhibit was part of Kirksey's Design Month, a firm-wide initiative to inspire, promote and reinforce design awareness. Everything from mixed media, video art, paintings and sculptures were on display at the architecture firm.
23 JUN 2017
Design Month: Kirksey Hosts "Off the Clock" Exhibition for Employee Art
As part of June's Design Month theme What's Your Story?, Kirksey invited employees to bring their personal artwork from home to be displayed in the office.
13 JUN 2017
Design Month at Kirksey
Kirksey kicked off a full month of design awareness and the future of design; everything from virtual reality to flying drones.
05 JUN 2017
2017 AIA Sandcastle: Kirksey + Metzger Team Take Home 1st Place for Third Year in a Row
A "three-peat" winning streak is born, and the Kirksey Architecture + Metzger Construction team brings home the coveted "Golden Bucket" sandcastle award.
24 MAY 2017
Kirksey Team Members Earn New Credentials
We are proud to have a new Fitwel Ambassador and SITES AP expert on our EcoServices team.
09 MAY 2017
Kirksey and Harris County Officials Celebrate the First LEED Platinum Building
Harris County Precinct 3, together with Kirksey Architecture, held a LEED plaque ceremony and building tour of the Burnett-Bayland Gym, the first municipal building on the Texas Gulf Coast to receive the highest LEED certification.
01 MAY 2017
Kirksey Struts the Runway at IIDA's Product Runway Fashion Show
Architects, interior designers and artists come together to raise funds for the Houston Furniture Bank by designing couture fashion garments for a great cause.
21 APR 2017
Earth Day 2017: The Kirksey Impact
Kirksey provides tips on how to offset carbon footprint and gives out energy-saving LED bulbs to every member of the firm to help promote Earth Day and the 2030 Challenge.
12 APR 2017
Another Successful Gulf Coast Green
Kirksey’s own Colley Hodges chaired 2017’s Gulf Coast Green, a symposium focusing on bringing like-minded green building professionals together to experience the latest in sustainable building solutions.
03 APR 2017
Kirksey Runners Take to the Road for the Texas Independence Relay
With 200 miles to cover in only two short days, the Kirksey Cannons team trekked from Gonzales to Houston --- and all on foot.
24 MAR 2017
Kirksey's City of Houston Traffic and Transportation Building Recognized for Green, Sustainable Design
The project was featured in the AIA Houston's Committee on the Environment (COTE) 1st Edition Publication
15 MAR 2017
Kirksey to Present at A4LE Southern Regional Conference
Kirksey’s very own PK-12 Education Team will give a presentation on “Harnessing History: Restoration through Modern Technology and Traditional Techniques” at the annual A4LE Southern Regional Conference in New Orleans.
08 MAR 2017
Kirksey's Brian Richard on Millennium Falcons and More at University Lecture
Kirksey's Brian Richard talks Star Wars and more for his upcoming lecture on "Diversity and Specialty" in architecture at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.