David Michael Harper, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C
 

Residence:  Atlanta, GA Miami, FL

Alma mater:
The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, University of Miami School of Architecture
Title:  Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

David Harper is an American architect, business leader and sustainable energy advocate. He is President and CEO of HADP Architecture, Inc., with offices in multiple cities, including Miami, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. In June 2012, industry publication Architectural Record recognized HADP Architecture in their annual Top 250 Architecture Firms list.

Founding his own practice in 1979, Harper's architectural business development and designs are focused in select business sectors: Educational (from K-12 to University, Research, Graduate, and Professional schools), Airports, Military projects, Correctional facilities, and Multi-Family Housing.

Harper is recognized by industry professionals such as the American Institute of Architects, as well as by universities and community organizations for his work (see Awards section below). He was most recently recognized in 2012 in Architecture Leaders Today magazine for his design of three student housing projects,and in habitation Design Magazinefor Best Conceptual Student Housing Design, and Best Conceptual Home Design.

Leadership and social responsibility
Serving and educating the public
In 2012, Harper completed the design of a green energy home which will produce its own energy and meet LEED Gold for Homes standards. Harper partnered with Florida International University (FIU) to use the home as a sustainability training tool for students and faculty in the FIU departments of engineering, architecture, and interior design.In August 2012, the project, Miami Green Energy Home, won silver for Best Conceptual Home Design in habitation Design Magazine's 2012 National Dream Home Awards contest.

Industry publications including Architecture Magazine, Progressive Architecture, Florida Architect Magazine, Florida Trend, and Inc. Magazine have all interviewed Harper for architectural advice and educational information throughout his career.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Harper served as Chairman of the South Florida Building Code Committee which was responsible for rewriting the Building Code and reforming the way homes and educational facilities are built.

Former City of Miami Mayor, Xavier Suarez and former Florida Governor, Jeb Bush, recommended Harper to the fellowship of the AIA as result of his efforts after Hurricane Andrew.

CNN News and The Miami Herald have interviewed David Harper about architecture and disaster response, especially in conjunction with the architectural strength of buildings in South Florida during a hurricane.

Harper has served on the Citizens Board of the University of Miami, and was recently asked to serve as a Visiting Faculty member of the School of Architecture at Florida International University (F.I.U.) where he also has serves on the University President’s Council. Harper also served on the Board of Trustees of the Historical Association of South Florida (now called HistoryMiami), which is responsible for the Historical Museum of South Florida and the Woodrow W. Wilkins Architectural Archives section of the Museum.

In Atlanta, Harper served for 10 years on the Board of Trustees of the North Metro Miracle League, where he provided the pro-bono design for the “Family Center” part of the Adaptive Sports Complex located in Alpharetta, Ga.

Sustainability and renewable energy
David Harper's firm, HADP Architecture, is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Harper holds the certification LEED Accredited Professional BD+C. LEED-certified buildings have healthier environments, which in turn contribute to higher productivity and improved health and comfort to residents and staff. Green building products distributor Alterna Corp. partnered with David Harper in 2012 on his Green Energy Home project, recognizing Harper's "commitment to the conservation of natural resources and enhancement of the indoor air quality.”

Two projects headed by Harper are LEED Gold Certified: Georgia Institute of Technology-North Avenue Apartments renovations have achieved LEED EB O&M Gold Certification, currently the largest university housing building with this certification worldwide. The University of Georgia, Building 1516 in the Reed Community, is also LEED Gold Certified.

LEED Silver Certifications include Meredith College in North Carolina, Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Myers, Fla and the University of Alabama in Huntsville is Registered seeking LEED Silver status.

Other higher education sustainable designed projects led by Harper utilize LEED Principles, such as the University of Houston-Wheeler Housing (Cougar Village I), New College of Florida-Residence Halls, Armstrong Atlantic State University-Winward Commons, Kennesaw State University-University Village, and Florida Institute of Technology-Harris Village Suites.