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Larson Design Group (LDG) is pleased to announce that Daya Irene Taylor, PH.D., AIA, NOMA has joined the firm as Educational Design Lead for Florida and Senior Project Manager.
With more than 24 years of experience in architectural design, project management, and construction administration, Daya brings extensive expertise in K–12 educational facility design and delivery. Throughout her career, she has partnered closely with school districts and educational systems to create environments that support student success while meeting complex operational, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements.
Daya’s extensive understanding of educational design standards, including Florida Department of Education requirements, SREF standards, and Florida Building Codes, strengthens LDG’s ability to deliver high-quality, compliant, and thoughtfully designed learning environments across the state.
In her role, Daya will help lead educational projects throughout Florida while supporting the continued growth of LDG’s education market presence. Her experience spans the full project lifecycle from pursuit and proposal development through design, construction, and project closeout bringing clients a strategic and collaborative approach to project delivery.
“Daya brings an exceptional combination of educational design expertise, leadership experience, and client-focused project delivery to LDG,” said Ronald Kretz, Senior Vice President & Operations Manager – Built Environment Group. “Her deep understanding of K–12 environments, paired with her strategic perspective and technical knowledge, strengthens our ability to serve school districts throughout Florida at a very high level. We’re excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to the impact she will have on our clients, projects, and people.”
In addition to her technical expertise, Daya’s background includes both owner’s representation and design leadership roles, giving her a unique ability to anticipate challenges, advocate for client priorities, and align design quality with schedule and budget expectations.
She also brings a strong commitment to mentorship and professional development, helping project teams elevate performance through collaboration, best practices, and technical excellence in educational facility design.
Daya’s credentials further distinguish her within the industry. In addition to being a licensed architect in Florida, she holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law, providing a rare combination of architectural expertise and educational insight. Her leadership experience includes serving as Interim Dean and Professor of Architecture at Tuskegee University and as Department Chair at Hampton University, along with active involvement in professional organizations and community initiatives.
LDG is excited to welcome Daya to the team and looks forward to the expertise, leadership, and innovation she will bring to clients and communities across Florida.
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About LDG
Founded in 1986, LDG is an award-winning, employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm offering full-service capabilities and a national reach. For 40 years, we have been providing an extraordinary breadth and depth of value-driven solutions to our diverse client base and investing in sustainable business practices and innovative technologies that allow us to pursue our shared vision: creatively shaping our world. For more information, visit our website or explore careers at LDG.