Lira Luis
Anna Lira Luis y Videna is the first Filipino graduate of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture since it was established in 1937. She earned the Master of Architecture Degree.
- Lira holds architectural licenses in 2 countries. She earned her first architect's license at age 23. Having gone through the rigors of examination and registration requirements of each country, she is currently duly registered and licensed in the U.S.(License Nos. 45991 and 001020037) and the Philippines(PRC License No.0012976). She is also NCARB-Certified signifying she has met the profession's most objective standards of competence. ("By earning NCARB certification, architects often expedite reciprocity—the process through which they can offer their professional services in different jurisdictions. All licensed, certified architects have met the rigorous standards established by U.S. registration boards that are responsible for protecting the public health, safety, and welfare."---www.ncarb.org) In addition, Lira is accredited by the US Green Building Council as a LEED(r)AP (which means "Leed Accredited Professional").
- She graduated cum laude in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas(see also List of University of Santo Tomas people), which has long been famous for its College of Architecture and Fine Arts.
- Born and raised in the Philippines, Lira is now a permanent resident of the United States. She earned the EB-2 Green Card for "having exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business" in 2004.
- In 2004, she was the runner-up winner in Metropolis Magazine's first NEXT Generation Entrepreneurial design competition. Her winning entry was the Portable Transient Shelter Pods, a housing solution for disaster victims and migrant sea workers.
- She is the founder of Progressive Habitats Foundation, a division of Atelier Lira Luis, LLC. This organization focuses on forward-thinking solutions and designs for the homeless and disaster victims while creating an impact in society.
Books by Lira Luis
- FRANKly Speaking:It's the WRIGHT Way (Looking Outside Inside at FLW's Architecture)(2006). ISBN 1-4243-0047-9.
It is part Organic Architecture (with audio excerpts of Frank Lloyd Wright), part inspiration (includes a view into Lira's personal journal about Taliesin life),and part rock-and-roll (the audio book was mixed and mastered by top-notch music producer and performing artist, Wade Martin of WMStudios).
Architect Licenses and Certifications
- State of Arizona, USA
- State of Illinois, USA
- Philippines
- NCARB-certified
- LEED(r) Accredited Professional by US Green Building Council
Articles About Lira Luis
- Metropolis Magazine
- Metropolis Magazine|A Place To Dock
- Metropolis Magazine|Shelter from Taliesin to Manila
- Architectural Record Magazine
- Architectural Record Magazine|Bow-wowhaus
- Cadalyst Magazine|Tech Trends
- Cadalyst Magazine|Tech News
- Manila Times
- Philippine Inquirer
- Graphisoft Philippines
External links
Retrospectives
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