Biography
Brooks is a global leader of Gensler’s Senior Living practice area.
He brings more than 20 years of experience leading mixed-use, residential, retail, and hospitality projects of every scale. Brooks knows how to get things done in Houston, having served as Special Advisor on development, regulatory, and permitting issues for two City of Houston mayors. Previously, Brooks served as an adjunct professor in the Real Estate MBA program at the Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin.
As health span stretches beyond lifespan, senior living stops being about care and starts being about curation. Older adults are seeking experience and community connection, and the developments that win will design for living, not just for aging.
Qualifications and Recognition
Bachelor of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin
Registered Architect: Texas, Massachusetts; Registered Interior Designer: Texas
NCARB
Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Panelist, REDnews Houston Commercial Real Estate Summit, 2026
Panelist, CoreNet Houston Commercial Real Estate Symposium, 2025
Houston Arts Foundation