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Spotlight on NOMA NOMA

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The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), which thrives only when voluntary members contribute their time and resources, has as its mission the building of a strong national organization, strong chapters and strong members for the purpose of minimizing the effect of racism in this profession.

Strength in NOMA is built through unity in the cause that created the organization. Their impact is felt when the organization wrestles with the dilemmas that face this nation, particularly as they affect this profession. There is strength in numbers. By increasing the number of people in this organization, they add strength to the voice with which they can speak against apathy, bigotry, intolerance and ignorance; against abuse of the natural environment; and for the un-empowered, the marginalized and the disenfranchised.

By building a strong organization, they develop a showcase for the excellence and creativity which have been ignored for so long. Through their publications and conferences, they are able to inform the world that minority professionals have the talent and capabilities to perform in design and construction with any other group.

By building strong chapters of design professionals whose sensibilities and interests include promotion of urban communities, they are able to respond to the concerns that affect marginalized communities and people. Their goals are to increase the level of participation in the social, political and economic benefits afforded the citizens of this nation and to tear down the barriers that make full participation unattainable. Chapters give members a base from which to be involved in politics, to visit schools and reach out to children, to conduct community and civic forums and to responsibly practice in their professional capacities.

NOMA’s mission, rooted in a rich legacy of activism, is to empower the organization’s local chapters and membership to foster justice and equity in communities of color through outreach, community advocacy, professional development and design excellence.

Aims and Objectives Aims and Objectives NOMA has been organized to: • Foster communications and fellowship among minority architects • Form a federation of existing and proposed local minority architectural groups • Fight discrimination and other selection policies being used by public and private sector clients to unfairly restrict minority architects’ participation in design and construction • Act as a clearing house for information and maintain a roster on practitioners • Promote the design and development of living, working, and recreational environments • Create and maintain relationships with other professionals and technicians whose work affects the physical and social environment

• Encourage the establishment of coalitions of member firms and individuals to form associate and joint venture relationships • Speak with a common voice on public policy • Work with local, state, and national governments on issues affecting the physical development of neighborhoods and communities • Be an effective source of motivation and inspiration for minority youth

For more information on NOMA, please visit www.noma.net.

ARCHITECTURE Expertise Best Architects in Houston 2020

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xpertise scored 467 architects in Houston, TX, and picked the top 19.

Why These Architects?

Expertise’s goal is to connect people with the best local experts. They scored Houston architects on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

Their Selection Criteria:

• Availability: Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored. • Qualifications: Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards. • Reputation: A history of delighted customers and outstanding service. • Experience: Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education. • Professionalism: Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

Here are the Picks:

1. Brett Zamore Design 2. Charles W. Ligon AIA Architects Inc. 3. CONTENT Architecture 4. Cusimano Architect 5. English + Associates Architects 6. Eubanks Group Architects 7. GSMA 8. HarrisonKornberg Architects 9. Jackson & Ryan Architects 10. Jacobs Architectural Group 11. Jay Baker Architects 12. Kirksey Architecture 13. Logan and Johnson (LOJO) 14. Origin Architects 15. RD Architecture LLC 16. Rice Residential Design, LLC 17. Studio RED Architects 18. studioMET Architects 19. Ziegler Cooper Architects

For more information, please visit www.expertise.com.