Barry Alan Yoakum, Faia Email & Phone Number

archimania was established in Memphis on July 4th, 1995, by Founding Partner Todd Walker, FAIA, and was later joined by Partner . CEO Barry Alan Yoakum, FAIA. The firm's design ethos centers on building architecture with a "leaner, faster, better" conviction while elevating the client's program through authenticity. archimania has been ranked nationally as high as 8th in Design by ARCHITECT Magazine and featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Metropolis, The Wall Street Journal, Dwell, and Architectural Record. Years ago, we set an ambitious goal of becoming a leader in sustainability by designing for a more carbon-free future. Today, archimania holds the distinction of having realized the “world's first two", dual-certified zero energy/zero carbon buildings.COMMUNITYI am a lifelong Memphian, a graduate of the 1996 Leadership Memphis Executive Program, and a member of the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman's Circle. My past service includes:. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Memphis, Chair/Board Member,. Hattiloo Theatre, Vice Chair/Board Member. Member of Memphis in May International, Chair/Vice Chair, Board Member. Visible Music College, Board Member. The University of Tennessee College of Architecture + Design, Charter Board MemberPROFESSIONMy career is rooted in an actionable, sustainable design influenced by my Appalachian heritage, education, and extensive international work/travel. I am an architect with almost five decades of design experience, including moments as an author, educator, juror, mentor, and speaker. I was elevated to AIA Fellowship in 2010 for contributions in design and received AIA Tennessee’s highest individual award in 2022, the William Strickland Lifetime Achievement Award for the Profession of Architecture.

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  University Of Tennessee, School Of Architecture, Knoxville

  School Of Architecture . Bachelor Of Architecture