A native Houstonian, Carrie Glassman Shoemake is a founding partner of Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects. With over thirty years of practicing architecture, she has been responsible for a full range of projects, both residential and institutional, including corporate headquarters, museums, housing and educational facilities, locally, nationally, and internationally. In addition to her work at the firm, Carrie is actively involved in the community through her participation on several non-profit boards and committees including the Rice Design Alliance and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. A 1976 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Carrie has taught design at the university, and continues to serve on juries of university architecture schools. Additionally, she exhibits and lectures nationwide on architectural and design topics. Carrie is a LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional and the Residential Green Building Advocate for the USGBC (United States Green Building Council) – GHAC (Greater Houston Area Chapter).
Ernesto Luis Maldonado, AIA
A native Houstonian, Ernesto Luis Maldonado is a founding partner of Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects. As principal of the firm, he has been responsible for projects in both the residential and institutional arenas, with a specialty in the coordination and integration of buildings and gardens. Prior to establishing GSMA, and after receiving his Masters in Architecture from Rice University, Ernesto worked for firms in Houston and Boston on projects ranging from corporate and multi-family residential to institutional architecture and planning. In addition to his work at the firm, Ernesto is actively involved in the Houston community, working with Houston-area professional and community groups to solve housing, commercial, and master planning challenges. He has served as President, American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter (2000), Houston Director, Texas Society of Architects (1996-1998), and chair of the Radio Committee of the Texas Society of Architects.
