April 2008

Michael C. Corby, AIA, LEED AP and Executive Vice President of Integrated Architecture was recently honored with the President’s Award for his contributions to the architecture profession through service to the Grand Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Corby joined AIA Grand Valley 19 years ago when he returned to his home town of Grand Rapids to become a partner in the newly established firm of Integrated Architecture. One of Corby’s first AIA GV projects was to replicate Ann Arbor’s “Chalk the Park” at Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts as “Chalk the Walk.”

During his tenure as President in 2000, Corby brought world famous architects Thomas Pfifer, FAIA, Antoine Predock, FAIA, Stanley Tigerman, FAIA, and several others to Grand Rapids for public lectures. His unwavering commitment to education and design excellence continues today with the establishment of the AIA GV Designer Lecture Series, which brings nationally recognized architects to West Michigan for public presentations and discussions.

Corby is one of Michigan’s first LEED Accredited Professionals and a strong proponent of sustainable architecture. In 2001 he helped institute the Grand Valley Chapter Sustainable Design Award, and he also worked with AIA Michigan to establish the State of Michigan Sustainable Design Award.

An award-winning architect, Corby’s designs have received numerous local, state and national honors. His personal achievements include Young Architect of the Year for the Grand Valley Chapter and the State of Michigan. Integrated Architecture was honored in 2004 with the AIA GV firm award and was named in 2006 as the AIA Michigan Firm of the Year.

Michael C. Corby, AIA, LEED AP