Dan Kirby (architect)
Daniel Kirby, FAIA, FAICP is an Orlando, Florida-based architect[1] and urban planner.[2] Originally, from Newark, New Jersey,[3] Kirby is currently a principal with Jacobs.[4][5] Kirby is a recipient of the Gold Medal from the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida)[6] and was the first black president in the organization's century-plus history.[1][7] In addition, Kirby was previously president of the Orlando Utilities Commission.[8][9] Kirby was named a fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2016[10] and a fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners in 2018.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Kirby grew up in Newark, New Jersey and Orlando, Florida.[3] Kirby received a Bachelor of Design in architecture from the University of Florida.[7] He received a Master of Architecture and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.[10]
Career[edit]
After graduating from the University of Michigan, Kirby started his career with HHCP Architects.[3] In 2007, Kirby served as vice chairman of the Orange County (Florida) Urban Design Commission.[11] He founded Premiere Cities Group, LLC in 2011.[3] In 2011, Kirby was vice president for advocacy of AIA Florida in 2011.[12] When Kirby was incoming president in 2012, the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) had 3,300 members.[13] Kirby served as chair of the design and infrastructure committee of the Orange County Housing for All Task Force in 2019.[14] As of 2021, Kirby was a member of the board of directors for Architects Foundation.[15]
Awards and honors[edit]
- Gold Medal, Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects[16][17]
- Silver Medal, Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects[18]
- Medal of Honor, Orlando Chapter of the American Institute of Architects 2015[19]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Jacobson, Susan. "Florida architects group elects first black president". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ a b "American Planning Association". American Planning Association. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ a b c d "Dan Kirby, principal, Premiere Cities Group LLC". bizjournals.com. October 27, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Dan Kirby Named to American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows". Jacobs. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ O'Connor, Brendan (2020-08-11). "Video: A look at Downtown Orlando architecture". Bungalower. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Florida/Caribbean Architect Fall 2018". mydigitalpublication.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ a b "DCP Alum Awarded AIA Florida Gold Medal". UF College of Design, Construction and Planning. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Up Close with Dan Kirby". i4 Business Magazine. 2014-12-05. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Orlando Shared Solar Program Sells Out in 6 Days". CleanTechies. 2013-04-02. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ a b "Portico Fall 2018". Issuu. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Park Place, Orlando". Florida Trend. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Across the Institute: In Kansas City, Birmingham, Daegu, Orlando". architectmagazine.com. September 6, 2011. Archived from the original on 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- ^ Shanklin, Mary. "Orlando's most outstanding architecture? A fake castle is your winner". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ Glenn, Caroline. "Relaxed Orange County zoning could add 30,000 places to live by 2030, task force recommends". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Meet the Architects Foundation Board of Directors". Architects Foundation. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "DCP Alum Awarded AIA Florida Gold Medal". UF College of Design, Construction and Planning. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Take a look at this year's Florida/Caribbean Honor & Design Award winners". Archinect. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "2011 Design Awards Archive (AIA Florida)". aiafla.org. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Dan Kirby - Architect / Urban Planner / Construction & Development Consultant at Jacobs". bizjournals.com. April 21, 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-04-24. Retrieved 2021-07-24.