PRINCIPAL
Louis is an accomplished architect and is the Founder and President of FAI. He has completed many projects all over the world, from California, Guam, Saipan, Tinian, American Samoa, Fiji, China, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Spain, and Africa. Louis leads FAI with driven purpose and passion, consciously fostering a balance of cultures and systems with each project. As FAI continues to grow, Louis remains involved in the design of every project, ensuring a personal relationship with clients from start to finish. A devoted automobile enthusiast and an avid tennis player, if Louis ever retires he would like to spend his time writing poetry and painting.
Education
- M. Arch. in Architecture, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- M. Arch. in Urban Design, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- B.S. in Architecture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Professional Registration
- Registered Architect, Hawaii
Affiliation
- 2015-2016 Regional Representative, AIA National Strategic Council
- 2015-2016 Region Director, AIA Northwest & Pacific Region
- 2015-2018 President, AIA Hawaii State Council
- 2014-2015 Chair, Influence & Prosperity Committee for Culture Collective, AIA National
- 2013 President, AIA Honolulu Chapter
- 2009-2012 Director, AIA Honolulu Chapter
- Member, APTI (Association for Preservation Technology International)
- Member, Historic Hawaii Foundation
- Member, Docomomo US / Hawaii Chapter (Documentation and Conservation-Modern Movement)
