David W. Hinson, FAIA

David Hinson serves as the Goodwyn, Mills, & Cawood Professor and Head of the School of Architecture at Auburn University, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1997. He teaches upper-level design studios, lecture courses in professional practice, and seminars on leadership and civic engagement. In addition, Prof. Hinson is actively engaged in research into the evolving challenges of architectural practice and how higher education can best prepare students to succeed as professionals and as community leaders. Hinson also leads the award-winning DESIGNhabitat Program, an ongoing collaboration between the School of Architecture and Habitat for Humanity.

Building on a foundation of experience and scholarship, Hinson’s efforts in the studio and classroom have earned him regional and national acclaim, including election to the AIA College of Fellows (2008), the AIA Education Honor Award (2008)the AIAS National Educator Honor Award (2007), two ACSA Collaborative Practice Awards (2002 & 2007), a national AIA Housing Award (2007), an AIA Alabama Honor Award (2006), and a HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing (2002). ,

Before beginning as a full time educator, Hinson practiced for 15 years in Philadelphia. His work in the Philadelphia community earned Hinson a Kellogg National Leadership Fellowship (1991), and the Philadelphia Young Architect Award (1993).

Hinson holds a Master of Architecture (1983) from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Architecture (1982) from Auburn University.