7 th Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) Program A Presentation - - PDF document

A Presentation to the:

7th Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) Program

A Presentation by:

• Dr. Jorge A. Vanegas

Dean, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University, and Research Professor,, Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Texas A&M University System

The College

• perates within

three environments…

The College has a compelling vision…

In the pursuit of this vision, the College has a unique set of assets…

Regional and Urban Planning Architecture Landscape Architecture Construction Facility Management Land & Property Development

That operate in six knowledge domains…

With three principal strategic research thrust areas…

The College of Architecture offers collaborative partnerships

• pportunities

through…

Research Centers

• Hazard Reduction and Recovery

Center (HRRC)

 Environmental Hazard Management Certificate  Transportation Planning Certificate

• Center for Health Systems and

Design (CHSD)

 Health Systems and Design Certificate

• Center for Housing and Urban

Development (CHUD)

 Sustainable Urbanism Certificate

Research Centers (cont.)

• Center for Heritage Conservation

(CHC)

 Historic Preservation Certificate

• The CRS Center for Leadership

and Management in the Design and Construction Industry (CRS)

 Facility Management Certificate

Partners Partners

Institutes and Special Programs

• Institute for Applied Creativity

(IAC)

• Institute for Sustainable

Communities (ISC)

• College of Architecture Integrated

Engagement Program for Building Capacity, Resiliency, and Sustainability in Communities  The Colonias Program (COLN)  The Texas Target Communities Program (TTC)

PHYSICAL: Promoting informed development decisions HUMAN: Nurturing the capacity of people CIVIC: Encouraging participatory and collaborative governance NATURAL: Preserving and restoring the integrity

• f our environmental

systems ECONOMIC: Fostering strategic & equitable growth TRAIN: Offer courses, workshops, and continuing education informed by the latest research and exemplary practices ASSIST: Supplement local capacity gaps with TAMU faculty and students through high-impact, service-learning activities EQUIP: Help communities access the tools necessary to make the most of local time, talent, and treasure SOCIAL: Strengthening the community fabric

Other Assets in Place across the Americas

• The Red de las Americas (RDLA)
• The Pan American Academy of

Engineering (Academia Panamericana de Ingeniería – API)

 Dr. Vanegas serves as First Vice President of the Academy

• The Pan American Union of

Organizations of Engineers (Unión Panamericana de Asociaciones de Ingenieros – UPADI)

 Dr. Vanegas serves as Co-Chair of the UPADI Committee on Sustainability

Thank You !