Designers of the past understood how to infuse proportion & scale into a room.

About Master Builder University

Master Builders of the past were designers, architects and builders. This 2-day intensive is for designers, architects and design teams who have experience in the field and a desire to understand classical design and historic precedent.

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Practical Application

When participants leave MBU for Designers they should expect to be ready to practically apply what they have learned. Not only will participants gain knowledge of best practices to improve on the job everyday, but they will have opportunity to network with other like-minded designers and troubleshoot design issues with Brent.

Resources
Materials will be provided to accompany interactive lectures on historic precedent, classical design, sketching and proportions.

Field Studies and Active Learning Opportunities
Participant will have opportunity to practice applying what they are learning during the seminar in addition to group Q&A sessions and site visits.

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The MBU Story

Brent believes that the state of building today is lacking; modern craftsmanship would benefit from the ways it used to be done. He’s on a mission to improve craft and help fellow builders relearn the past, one house at a time. The first MBU took place in 2024 and was crafted for builders. The second MBU will take place in 2025 and tailored for designers and architects.

Having begun his career in historic preservation, Brent approaches most new projects through the lens of the past. Historically, great houses possessed inherent beauty because they exemplified hierarchy, utilized fine materials, and adhered to strong classical traditions. The tools and principles of the past can serve as powerful design resources and sources of inspiration for creating better buildings today.

However, in the age of Pinterest and trendy design fads, there is often a tendency to ignore great historical traditions and get stuck in trendy ruts. Brent's hope is to share historical, beautiful traditions of the past with today's leading designers and architects, empowering them to design and create timeless houses. This MBU course aims to start and encourage participants on the path to crafting timeless, elegant architecture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is MBU for Designers?

    September 2025 – The second MBU will be held Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. - Friday, September 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., in-person at The Ashton Depot in Fort Worth, Texas.
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  • Who should attend MBU for Designers?

    Designers, architects and design teams who desire to understand classical design, historic precedent and ancient trade secrets that allowed historic builders to become masters and build beautifully will get the most out of MBU for designers.
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  • What does MBU cost?

    The cost of tuition is $2,000. Cost covers the 2-day Intensive Seminar, materials, 2 meals, all day beverages and a Wednesday Happy Hour.

    For Teams that would like to bring multiple people, additional team members (must work together under same company name) may register for $1,500 each. *Up to 4 team members.

    * Must register all at the same time to receive discount.
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  • How does registration work?

    Online Registration will be open through July 1, 2025, unless event capacity is reached prior to registration deadline.

    Online form must be filled out entirely and payment made at the time of submission. After a successful form submission, you should be redirected to a screen that confirms your form was successfully submitted and receive a confirmation email and payment receipt.

    ** MBU for Designers registration fee is non-refundable. If unforeseen circumstances occur and you are unable to attend, we will gladly roll your registration to the next MBU event.
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  • Are travel and lodging included in my registration cost?

    No, participants are responsible for their own lodging and travel expenses. In your confirmation email, you will receive recommendations for nearby hotels.
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What’s Next?

1. Register Yourself or Your Design Team by July 1, 2025
Fill out the MBU for Designers online registration form. All fields must be filled out and payment of $2,000 made at the time of submission. If registering additional team members for a discounted rate, 1) each person must work together under the same company name and 2) be registered all at the same time to receive the discounted rate of $1,500.

2. Plan Travel Arrangements
Make plans to be in Fort Worth, Texas Wednesday, September 24-25, 2025. Participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. More details will be provided in a confirmation email after registration.

3. Share MBU for Designers
Brent’s on a mission to share historical, beautiful traditions of the past with everyone who would like design help. Help us spread the word about MBU for Designers with people you think would be interested!

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