Cambridge MA – Philip J. Poinelli, FAIA, a Principal with design firm SMMA, was named to the College of Fellows by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 Jury of Fellows. Elevation to Fellowship is an honor awarded to AIA members who have made significant contributions to the architecture profession and society on a national level.
Poinelli’s professional and community contributions span four decades in architecture, specifically centered on innovative planning and design excellence in K-12 education environments. He is vice president of the Northeast Region of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), and co-chair of the AIA’s national K-12 Education Subcommittee. A longtime member of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA), Poinelli served in multiple volunteer roles, including as a 20 year-member of the BSA’s Educational Facilities Committee.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Phil for 20 years, so I am not surprised that he earned this noteworthy distinction among his architectural peers,” said Ara Krafian, PE, CEO and President of SMMA.
Poinelli Elevated to College of Fellows
Cambridge MA – Philip J. Poinelli, FAIA, a Principal with design firm SMMA, was named to the College of Fellows by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 Jury of Fellows. Elevation to Fellowship is an honor awarded to AIA members who have made significant contributions to the architecture profession and society on a national level.