Darryl Bird

Darryl Bird is a founding partner and managing principal. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1987. He was initially licensed in North Carolina and since 1992 has practiced primarily in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee. Darryl has a passion for creative design and quality documentation. He brings his design expertise to a wide array of building types. He taught in the Interior Design Certificate Program at the University of Alabama in Huntsville from 1997 until 2024. He has served the North Alabama chapter of the American Institute of Architects North Alabama Chapter in various capacities, including as president.

He has served on other boards as well, including local and state positions on the United States Green Building Council, and Energy Alabama. Darryl also writes the ArchitectureConnection and we shape space blogs.

Outside the firm, Darryl spends time with family and enjoys traveling and fly fishing.