Two architects from the Atlanta office of Perkins+Will were named to the prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members of the American Institute of Architects who have made significant contributions to the profession. The two architects from Perkins+Will are:

Paula Burns McEvoy, FAIA
As co-director of Perkins+Will’s Sustainable Design Initiative, Paula is responsible for coordinating sustainable efforts across the firm’s offices. She is also USGBC LEED faculty and a board member for the USGBC Georgia Chapter. Paula served as AIA Atlanta president in 2010.

Daniel Watch, FAIA
Daniel is a principal at Perkins+Will, who is recognized for his “original, skillful and affordable” designs in the United States and beyond. Among his clients are the Department of Homeland Security and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, he is a speaker and author.

The Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of architects as individuals, but also their significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.