September 20, 2021

Houzz Inc. recently announced the call for entries for its annual Houzz Scholarship Program, which supports the next generation of residential renovation and design professionals. Launched in 2016, the Houzz Scholarship Program supports students studying at interior design, construction, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering schools or skilled trade schools.

“We started the Houzz Scholarship Program five years ago to encourage more people to pursue careers in residential remodeling and design,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing at Houzz. “This year’s student applicants provided insightful and inspiring perspectives on the future of our built environments. We wish them the best of luck in their studies and look forward to their contributions to our industry.”

The 2021 winners are:

• Women in Architecture: Adero Brooks (studying architecture at the Savannah College of Art and Design)
• Residential Design: Zoe Kulphongpatana (studying architecture at the University of Kansas)
• Sustainable Residential Design: Brianna Banks-McLean (studying architecture at Yale University)
• Residential Construction Management: Mitchell Doyle (studying construction management at Ferris State University)
• Skilled Trades Residential Construction: Isabelle Toth (studying construction management at Roger Williams University)

According to Brooks, the Houzz Scholarship Program is a huge blessing to her and her family. She plans to continue her education and achieve a Master’s in architecture while simultaneously earning her license. She also wants to give back to her community by focusing on residential design that is good for families and good for the environment. She’s excited to work with people from different communities to continue to make the world a better place with each design collaboration.

“College is a big investment into my future, and this scholarship helps make that financial burden a little easier,” she added. “To receive a scholarship geared toward women in my field is to receive encouragement and validation as I continue on my path to architecture licensure.”

Kulphongpatana says that winning the Houzz Scholarship is a great honor because it means that her hard work has paid off, and it shows her that she is on the right path toward an impactful future.

“I plan to focus on my education and pursue academic and professional opportunities that will provide me with skills that will help me in my future professional career,” she added.

According to Doyle, the Houzz Scholarship Program is the reason he was able to continue his difficult academic journey. His plan is to complete his construction management degree and apply to work for a large general contractor or architecture firm in the Midwest.

“I am also pursuing LEED accreditation to help build my credibility,” he added. “Hopefully I can use my knowledge to give back and build infrastructure that surpasses expectations.”

The Houzz Scholarship Program supports the next generation of students studying architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, construction management or skilled trades. Applicants were evaluated by a panel based on the completion of their scholarship application and Houzz profile, career goals and a written essay.

Women in Architecture Scholarship

Houzz is committed to supporting and encouraging women architecture students as they pursue their educational endeavors and enter the world of residential design. This is open to female students studying architecture/architectural engineering at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Residential Design Scholarship

Houzz has been connecting homeowners with home industry professionals for years, and it is dedicated to supporting and strengthening its growing community. This is open to students studying interior design, architecture or landscape architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue residential design professionally.

Sustainable Residential Design Scholarship

Houzz wants to encourage practices that will reduce negative impacts on the environment by supporting students passionate about green building initiatives. Thisis open to students studying architecture, interior design or landscape architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue sustainable residential design professionally.

Residential Construction Management Scholarship

Houzz is committed to supporting the next generation of construction professionals. This is open to students studying construction management at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue residential construction management professionally.

Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship

Houzz wants to help bridge the shortage of skilled trade professionals in the residential construction industry. This is open to students pursuing trade certification or A.S. degrees through vocational or community college programs who plan to focus on residential construction and remodeling work professionally.

In addition to submitting a brief essay on their design and architecture influences, Houzz Scholarship Program applicants are invited to create a Houzz professional student profile, where they can showcase their portfolio of work and network with more than 2.7 million active professionals around the world. The deadline for 2021 scholarship entries is March 31, 2022. Learn more and apply at houzz.com/scholarships.

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