Enthusiastic, energetic and eager to learn, Alyce Howe officially entered the Baton Rouge Architecture scene in the spring of 2014. After receiving a B.A. in French and Studio Art from Millsaps College, three years of work experience and thirst for a more creative professional outlet, Alyce chose to make a career change and enrolled in LSUâs School of Architecture. After receiving her Master of Architecture in 2014, Alyce decided to remain in her hometown of Baton Rouge and joined the team at Bani, Carville & … Continue reading Alyce Howe, AIA→
Kyle Smith has been an architect in Baton Rouge for over 14 years and currently practices with Holden Architects. After earning his Bachelors of Science degree in Architectural Engineering Technology in 2000 from the University of Southern Mississippi, Kyle earned his Bachelors of Architecture degree from Louisiana Tech University in 2002. He went on to work for award winning local firms as project manager for numerous multi-million dollar projects. His resume includes managing projects such as the new LSU Foundation Office Building, LSU Student Union … Continue reading Kyle R. Smith, AIA→
Mark your calendars for November 29, 2016 â LAF is participating in #GiveBR Day! Starting at midnight on November 29th, generous supporters like you can join the Louisiana Architectural Foundation as we take part in the first Greater Baton Rouge regional giving day for nonprofits, #GiveBR. All gifts you make to LAF on November 29 will increase our impact throughout the state with our architecture-related programming. This year we brought you the first annual Architecture & Design Film Festival: NOLA, Architecture & Ales, Climate Conversations, … Continue reading #GiveBR Day→
Mary “Teeny” Simmons, the long-time executive director of the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners, and Kathleen Gordon, AIA Baton Rouge Executive Director, received Presidential Citations from the American Institute of Architects Louisiana Chapter at its annual Design Conference Awards Banquet, held in Lafayette on September 9. . Simmons is retiring from her position after 39 years of service. The citation recognized her “selfless and outstanding service to the architectural profession, while touching the lives of thousands of architects throughout the country with her boundless … Continue reading Teeny Simmons and Kathleen Gordon Receive Presidential Citations→
The Professional Achievement Award recognizes a person or group who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the growth and development of AIA and his/her community while making significant contributions to the profession in the early stage of his/her architectural career. This yearâs award was given to a team of emerging professionals and associates who comprised the talented group that created the 10 Years/10 Stories exhibit for the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The group was comprised of Jose Alvarez, AIA; Mary Bullock, Assoc. AIA; Amy Garret, Assoc. AIA; Mary … Continue reading 2016 PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD→
David Waggonner, FAIA, a principal in the architectural firm of Waggonner & Ball in New Orleans, received the highest honor given by the American Institute of Architects Louisiana Chapter (AIA LA) on September 10. He was honored with the prestigious 2016 Medal of Honor during the AIA LA Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with its annual Design Conference in Lafayette. The award is given by the AIA LA Board of Directors to recognize significant and enduring contributions to the advancement of architecture and influence on … Continue reading David Waggonner, FAIA Receives AIA LA Medal of Honor→
Elizabeth âEBâ Brooks of Lafayette and Liz Swaine of Shreveport received Patron of Architecture Awards from the Louisiana Architectural Foundation on September 10. The awards were given during the American Institute of Architects Louisiana Chapter (AIA LA) Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with its annual Design Conference in Lafayette. Brooks received the Patron of Architecture Award for her significant and passionate commitment to the preservation of green space and quality of life through better urban planning in Lafayette and Acadiana, and her encouragement and promotion … Continue reading Elizabeth Brooks, Liz Swaine received Patron of Architecture Awards→
Louisianaâs second special session of 2016 adjourned sine die Thursday, June 23rd at 11:37pm wrapping up a record-long 19 weeks of session. Gov. John Bel Edwards called the special session with demands of raising $600 million in new revenue to patch a forecasted shortfall for the 2017 Fiscal Year, which begins July 1. Much to Gov. Edwardsâs chagrin legislators only raised slightly more than $260 million in new taxes in the second special session. This … Continue reading Second Special Session Report→
