Materials Jeopardy

And the winners are.......

Kayla, Claire, and McKinsey from Section 002!

Rachel, Tara, and Erica from Section 001!

Congratulations to the reigning Materials Jeopardy queens!

Parkhill Smith and Cooper

Our final field trip of the semester was to the first LEED certified building in West Texas - Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper. Our host John DuBard (Distiguished Alumni of the College of Human Sciences) explained the use of materials in nonresidential and LEED buildings.

 

The very professional Tuesday/Thursday section!

John with the equally professional Monday/Wednesday section!

John explained the construction of the green roof, but it was too cold to visit!

The LEED certified plaque is on display in the lobby.

Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction

 Just when we thought Jeff's Seal's houses couldn't be more beautiful - he and his interior designer, Abby Carter (graduate of our program) continue to raise the bar on perfection!

 

One of our seniors, Emily (intern), and interior designer Abby.

Jeff Seal explained his unique construction techniques and use of materials.

Yes, that's brick on the barrel vaulted ceiling!

Dining room

Custom designed door by Abby.

Chimney for the outdoor living area fireplace.

10,000+ square feet (but who's counting?)

Entry

Piano room ceiling

Before: groin vault framing.....

...After

Collins Tile and Stone

Tim Collins generously shared his time by educating us on the different

types of stone and giving us a tour of his fabulous facility!

Granite before polishing....

...and after!

Yes, it looks like a work of art but it's stone!

Carrera marble - oooh...ahhhh

Cad technology is used to make sure all cuts are perfect!

Leftwich Chapman Flooring America

Once again, Larry Leftwich shared his flooring expertise with our Materials classes...thank you, Larry!



So many options in tile!

We learned about the many new options and fibers used in carpet.

Interior design students are very fashionable in all weather - even rain!

Hard surface flooring...wood, cork, leather, bamboo, tile....

College of Human Sciences Poster Display

 Several of our young researchers from the Environmental Design graduate program participated in the College of Human Sciences Poster Display.

Katy

Fatma

Marwa

Duy with our Associate Dean for Research, Michael O'Boyle

Islam

Saif

Haithem

Angela

Rehab

Michelle

 

Shohre