Hart Honored by Texas Tech College of Architecture

AUSTIN, Texas — The College of Architecture at Texas Tech University and TTU Architecture Alumni Association honored Dan Hart, FAIA, PE, and Executive Vice President of Parkhill’s Architecture area, as the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus on Thursday night at the Texas Society of Architects Convention in Austin. 

Hart is the first architect to receive this honor while with Parkhill. The Distinguished Alumni Award identifies Tech graduates who have clearly defined excellence in their profession as well as dedication to the field of architecture. 

“Studying architecture and engineering at Texas Tech exploded my conceptions of what was possible in this world. My education there prepared me not just for my chosen profession, but for life — I learned how to think critically and generatively. I’m deeply grateful to Texas Tech for my education and for this honor and to my colleagues at Parkhill who continue to inspire me to build community through our work together.” 

Hart has been with Parkhill for 26 years and is a Firm Principal while serving on the Board of Directors. He is also a dedicated advocate for the profession. Hart has just been elected to the American Institute of Architects national board, has served as President of the Texas Society of Architects, was Moderator of The American Institute of Architects Strategic Council (the Institute’s national think tank), and has engaged in numerous other efforts advancing architecture in Texas. He was also an adjunct instructor of architectural engineering for senior-level architecture students at Texas Tech University. 

“This award speaks to Dan’s capabilities and successes as a leader, an architect, and an engineer at Parkhill in both his design work and in years of leadership in professional societies,” said Brian Griggs, AIA, an architect and Principal at Parkhill and long-time co-worker with Hart. “Congratulations to Dan and his family on this esteemed and most-deserved honor!”