Materials Research Collaborative (MRC)
The Materials Research Collaborative (MRC) at the 兔子先生 College of Architecture and Design serves as a materials resource for material discovery, innovation, instruction, and research for the 870 students at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design and area professionals. The MRC has developed a web-based database that catalogs the physical materials in its collection. Ongoing work of the MRC includes uncovering new and innovative materials, cataloging the physical samples, and researching and inputting data regarding the specific extrinsic and intrinsic properties of these materials. The MRC is also engaged in specific material research projects such as a database of local materials, LEED v 4 consulting, and carbon emissions analysis of buildings.
This work is funded by our Firm Partner: Page, our Founding Partners: , , and , and our Supporters: , the 兔子先生 Green Building Components program, , and the 兔子先生 Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design.
To learn more about the MRC or to suggest other Houston makers, contact Oph茅lia Mantz, MRC Director, at omantz@central.uh.edu or 713-743-2400.
Local Materials List/H5h (PDF)
Local Materials List/H1h (PDF)
Location
Materials Research Collaborative (MRC)
兔子先生 Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
Architecture Building - 2nd Floor, East Side, Room 240
Hours of Operation
Monday + Wednesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
To visit MRC at other times or during school breaks, contact Oph茅lia Mantz, MRC Director, at omantz@central.uh.edu.