Mike Houston is a principal leading the College & University Studio, where he focuses on health sciences education strategy, pedagogy and user experiences that inform planning, operational and environmental solutions.
He is known for a visionary, collaborative approach that integrates advanced simulation and emerging technologies into the planning and design of academic facilities, helping institutions prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. A national thought leader in higher education, he regularly speaks at conferences and engagements across the country.
With a national portfolio, Mike brings a strategic perspective shaped by experience across diverse and forward-thinking settings. His expertise spans campus and facility planning, programming, evolving pedagogical models, and data-driven space allocation and utilization. He pairs this with strong capabilities in project leadership, capital planning, and creative inspiration.
Grounded in rigorous discovery and problem-solving, Mike leads teams from early exploration through implementation — translating complex institutional goals into high-performing, future-ready environments.
Notable Speaking Engagements
Tradeline
International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
Design Nation New York
Global Design Alliance
Leader Flow New York
Human Patient Simulation Network