PBK’s current Houston office page reports that the practice was founded in 1980.
Independent editorial profile
PBK
Houston headquarters
Established 1980
Architecture + engineering
PreK–12 education
Higher education
Sports + civic
A Houston-headquartered architecture and engineering practice whose scale and integrated disciplines are built around education programs, large public facilities and technically coordinated delivery.
Best suited for: school districts, colleges, universities, public agencies and sports or civic clients seeking a large multidisciplinary team for programming, architecture, interiors, engineering, technology and complex phased delivery.
At a glance
The corporate headquarters is listed at 11 Greenway Plaza in Houston.
The current directory lists Austin, Dallas, Denton, Fort Bend, Fort Worth, Houston, Katy, San Antonio and The Woodlands.
The firm identifies Uhl as CEO and founder Boggio as executive chairman.
Published expertise also includes higher education and health and wellness facilities.
Selected projects, rankings, awards, leadership and current public information have been source-checked.
Editorial overview
Education-led scale with integrated technical disciplines
PBK’s clearest market distinction is the combination of a large education portfolio with architecture, interiors, planning, technology and engineering resources. That structure is relevant where school and campus programs require stakeholder engagement, specialized learning environments, building systems, athletic components and construction phasing to be managed as one coordinated assignment.
National scale and project records are separately documented
Building Design+Construction placed PBK first in its 2025 K–12 architecture ranking by reported sector revenue. ENR named the practice its 2021 Texas & Louisiana Design Firm of the Year and identified PBK Sports as lead design firm for the award-winning Fort Bend County Epicenter. These records establish market scale and project delivery evidence, not a universal measure of design quality.
Historic dates and team assignments should be confirmed
PBK’s current Houston page dates the firm to 1980, while ENR’s 2021 profile states that Dan Boggio founded it in 1981. This profile follows the current official date and records the discrepancy. Because PBK operates through multiple offices and affiliated disciplines, clients should also confirm the responsible architect, exact consultant structure and scope for each commission.
Ranking placements — 2026
Selected projects
Killeen High School
Why it matters: a multi-year renovation and modernization of a 1960s campus that remained operational during construction. The work combined additions, extensive building-system upgrades, accessibility, site circulation and preservation of the school’s identity; the 2024–25 TASA/TASB jury awarded four Stars of Distinction.
View TASA/TASB project record →Chaparral High School
Why it matters: a comprehensive campus planned for 2,500 students with academic wings, STEM and CTE environments, performing arts and athletic facilities. PBK reports a broad architecture, interiors, planning, technology and MEP scope; the 2024–25 TASA/TASB jury awarded distinctions for design and wellness.
View official project page →Fort Bend County Epicenter
Why it matters: a large multipurpose arena and event complex designed to support sports, graduations, concerts, agricultural events and emergency shelter operations. ENR named it the 2024 Texas & Louisiana Best Sports/Entertainment Project and credited PBK Sports as lead design firm within a multi-firm team.
View ENR project record →Jefferson Early Learning Center
Why it matters: an early-childhood campus organized around themed learning villages, outdoor play and a restored prairie landscape. The project connects building, curriculum and low-impact site strategies while extending portions of the landscape as a community resource in west Houston.
View official project page →Project imagery will be added only after publication rights and photography credits are confirmed. Project descriptions and credits are limited to the cited public records.
Evidence ledger
This ledger separates independent professional and institutional records from information published by the practice. Evidence grades describe the independence of the source, not the architectural quality of PBK.
| Claim | Grade | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBK ranked No. 1 in Building Design+Construction’s 2025 list of K–12 school architecture firms by reported sector revenue | A | Building Design+Construction | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| ENR named PBK its 2021 Texas & Louisiana Design Firm of the Year | A | Engineering News-Record | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| ENR named Fort Bend County Epicenter the 2024 regional Best Sports/Entertainment Project and credited PBK Sports as lead design firm | B | Engineering News-Record | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Killeen High School received four 2024–25 TASA/TASB Stars of Distinction, with PBK identified as architect | B | TASA/TASB Exhibit of School Architecture | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Chaparral High School received two 2024–25 TASA/TASB Stars of Distinction, with PBK identified as architect | B | TASA/TASB firm archive | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| PBK reports that its Houston corporate headquarters traces the practice to 1980 | C | PBK — Houston office | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The current official directory identifies James Uhl as CEO, Dan Boggio as executive chairman and Eric Smith as president of architecture | C | PBK — people directory | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| PBK currently lists nine Texas locations and a broader national office network | C | PBK — location directory | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The practice publishes expertise in PreK–12, higher education, sports and entertainment, civic, and health and wellness facilities | C | PBK — project directory | Jul. 26, 2026 |
Read the full evidence-grade definitions
Grade A means a claim is supported by an independent national record, official registry or institutional record. Grade B means it is supported by a professional jury, regional institution or specialist publication. Grade C means it was reported by the practice and has not yet been independently verified. View the evidence standards.
Practice information
Leadership and office network
PBK’s current directory identifies James Uhl as chief executive officer, Dan Boggio, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB as executive chairman, and Eric Smith, AIA, NCARB as president of architecture. The firm reports nine Texas locations plus offices in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington. Clients should confirm the responsible office and licensed architect for a specific project.
Licensure and registration
Registration review in progress. The catalog has not yet completed an independent entity-registration check with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Registration confirms legal standing to practice and is not an editorial endorsement.
Services and specialties
Education ArchitectureCivic & Cultural ArchitectureSports & EntertainmentHealth & WellnessInterior DesignMaster PlanningEngineeringTechnology & Programming
Considering PBK for a project?
Review comparable education, sports or civic work, then confirm the responsible office, licensed architect, engineering disciplines, stakeholder process, phasing strategy, consultant structure and exact delivery responsibilities proposed for your commission.
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Related research and directories
Profile changelog
- Profile rebuilt with current leadership and location information, four documented projects, expanded evidence ledger and client guidance. Edition evidence cutoff unchanged.
- Initial directory profile and Complex Project Delivery placement recorded for the 2026 edition.