As 2015 President of AIA Louisiana, my goal is to contribute and give back to the profession that has given so much to me. We are all busy with work and family, but we need to make a little time to help our organization be more vibrant, responsive and relevant. At the root of my drive and passion is the desire to create positive change. AIA Louisiana serves a critical role and gives architects a collective voice. Good design benefits the public’s everyday lives. The … Continue reading Lisa H. Nice, AIA →

Kevin is an Associate Professor of Architecture in the School of Design at Louisiana Tech University and has served as Director of the Community Design Activism Center (CDAC) since joining the faculty in 2006. He currently teaches courses in community design, 4th year studios and professional practice. Kevin is a graduate of Ball State University (B.Arch.) and Auburn University (MBC). He has served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Community Design (ACD) since 2012, and is currently serving on the Executive Board … Continue reading Kevin Singh, AIA →

  Gregarious and compassionate at heart, design-focused by nature and dedicated to his practice, Seamus McGuire is an emerging professional in Louisiana’s architectural arena.     McGuire earned his B.arch from LSU in 2010, when the industry was at a lull. He decided to further his education and headed to Kansas, enrolling in Studio 804, a Design Build program at the University of Kansas. After receiving his master’s degree, becoming LEED certified and certifying two LEED Platinum buildings, McGuire began practice at KTGY, a multi-family … Continue reading Seamus McGuire, AIA →

A love of drawing and problem solving drove Ron Martinez into the field of architecture, and he began practicing in 1988. After working in large and small architecture firms for about nine years, Martinez came together with Barry Scairono to form Scairono Martinez Architects in 1996. The small firm includes a staff of seven, but he said they have still been able to take on some larger projects. Martinez plays an active role in the industry and currently serves as president of the New Orleans … Continue reading Ron Martinez, AIA →