David M. Harper

Who is David M. Harper?

David Harper is an American architect, business leader and sustainable energy advocate. He is Principal and Director of Higher Education of HKS, Inc., and leads the Coral Gables/Miami, Florida office.

In November 2012, HKS announced the acquisition of Harper’s Miami-headquartered education design firm, HADP Architecture, Inc. The two firms had been working together on educational projects for more than 15 years prior to the merger, and wanted to expand their national education portfolio as well as increase resources and capabilities in the HKS Florida office locations

Since founding his own practice in 1979, Harper's architectural business development and designs have focused on the sectors of Educational, Airports, Military projects, Correctional facilities, and Multi-Family Housing.

Harper is recognized by industry professionals such as the American Institute of Architects, as well as by universities and community organizations for his work. He was most recently recognized in 2012 in Architecture Leaders Today magazine for his design of three student housing projects, and in habitation Design Magazine for Best Conceptual Student Housing Design, and Best Conceptual Home Design.