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.
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.
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.
Register Now - 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.
Register Now - 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.
Register Now - 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.
Register Now - 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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