Baton Rouge architect David Brinson, AIA received the prestigious Medal of Honor for a lifetime of service to the architecture profession from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Louisiana Chapter at its annual Awards Luncheon on September 13. The luncheon is part of AIA Louisiana’s annual Design Conference, held this year in Baton Rouge. The Medal of Honor is the highest honor which AIA Louisiana can bestow, and is awarded by the Board of Directors in recognition of an individual architect who has significantly advanced the profession of architecture and who, by his/her leadership, has provided an inspiration to his/her fellow practitioners.
Brinson is principal of J. David Brinson Architects. He has 30 years of service with the LA State Board of Architectural Examiners (LSBAE), including currently serving as board president. He also has served as IDP (Intern Development Program) Coordinator for LSBAE; and was an adjunct member of the faculty of the LSU School of Architecture for 21 years, teaching courses in professional practice, design, project management and construction documents.
In addition, Brinson served on the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) and with various NCARB committees for many years. He has also been active in the Baton Rouge community as a member of the Baton Rouge Rotary Club, Sertoma International, the Baton Rouge Round Table and other organizations.
Meanwhile, Brinson’s architectural firm has been engaged in commercial and institutional projects in the Baton Rouge area since the firm’s establishment in 1974. His firm has received design awards, along with energy conservation awards.
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David has probably touched every architect in the state at some point in their career by either service to fellow architects or as a practicing professional,” said architect Kate McLean. “
It goes without saying that David is well respected throughout this region,” added architect Fritz Embaugh.
