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

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

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

• 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]