Awards and Recognition
2023 SOM Foundation Research Prize
2022 Distinguished Teaching Professor | University of Texas at San Antonio
2022 Shortlist | Annual Modular Home Edition #2 International Architecture Competition | Gabriel Díaz Montemayor, Co-Designer
2022 Contributions to Teaching Excellence Award | Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
2022 Faculty Research Award | UTSA School of Architecture + Planning
2021 Excellence in Community Engagement Award | UTSA College of Engineering and Integrated Design
2020 Grassroots Initiative Award | Gold | American Planning Association | Texas
2017 Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award | University of Texas System
2017 New Faculty Teaching Award | ACSA | AIAS
2017 Outstanding Teaching Award | UTSA College of Architecture Construction and Planning
2017 DOCUmation Academic Excellence Award Recipient | University of Texas at San Antonio
2017 Faculty Mentor Award for Undergraduate Research | University of Texas at San Antonio
2016 2030 Curriculum Project | Architecture 2030 | Rahman Azari, Co-Instructor
2016 President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence | University of Texas at San Antonio
2016 Outstanding Teaching Award | UTSA College of Architecture Construction and Planning | Rahman Azari, Co-Winner
2016 Outstanding Service Award | UTSA College of Architecture Construction and Planning
2015 Honorable Mention in Dry Futures International Competition | Derek Hoeferlin, Co-Designer
2014 Jury’s Selection in MOCCA To-Be-Destroyed International Exhibition
2010 Finalist in Build-a-Better Burb International Competition | Derek Hoeferlin, Co-Designer
2009 First Prize Winner in Rising Tides International Competition | Derek Hoeferlin, Co-Designer
2006 A.I.A. Merit Award for Architecture for New City School Cafeteria | HKW Architects
2005 A.I.A. Distinguished Award for Architecture for Moolah Parking Structure | HKW Architects
2002 A.I.A. President’s Citation | Saint Louis Chapter
2001 A.I.A. President’s Citation | Saint Louis Chapter
1999 A.I.A. Merit Award for Unbuilt Architecture for Living Wall Project
1997 A.I.A. School Medal & Certificate of Merit | Henry Adams Fund
1997 Finalist in Widmann Prize in Architecture | Best Architectural Student | Washington University
1997 Second Prize in Bi-State Transit-Oriented-Development Charrette | East Saint Louis, Illinois
Student Awards and Recognition
2021 Finalist | Architects of Tomorrow Competition | Student Designer: Matthew Gloria | Project Instructors: Candid Rogers, Ian Caine
2019 Student Design Award | American Institute of Architects San Antonio | Student Designers: André Simon and Ivan Ventura
2019 Best-in-Show | Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Showcase Award | Student Researcher: Ivan Ventura
2018 Society of American Registered Architects National Design Award of Excellence | E. Barajas, J. Gomez | Co-Instructor: R. Azari
2017 Best-in-Show | Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Showcase Award | Student Researcher: Monica Martinez
2017 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students | Winner | Student Designers: E. Barajas, J. Gomez | R. Azari, Co-Instructor
2016 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students | Winner | Student Designers: Isaias Garcia, Daniel Rodriguez | Co-Instructor: Rahman Azari
2013 AIA Student Merit Award San Antonio Chapter | Student Designer: Xuhua Cheng, M.Arch candidate
2013 Flat Lot International Design Competition | Juror’s Selection | Student Designers: Kane Toler and Ben Linthicum
2013 Flat Lot International Design Competition | Juror’s Selection | Student Designers: An Nguyen, Jordan Overton