Dr. Kevin Daly

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Biography

Kevin Daly is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and founder of Kevin Daly Architects. His work is internationally recognized for its focus on craft, construction material systems, and high-performance buildings. Daly advocates for a systematic design process that emphasizes material technical research and employs both traditional and digital design representation techniques across multiple scales. His firm is known for experimentation with normative construction systems and believes in the creative potential of accessible technology. Daly has received numerous awards, including the National AIA Honor Awards and accolades from the Bruner Foundation and AIA/LA. He continues to explore urban housing issues in collaboration with UCLA's cityLAB while advancing innovative projects such as Broadway Affordable Housing. Other notable projects include the UCLA Basketball Practice Facility, Houston Endowment Headquarters, and various housing projects in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching courses in architecture and urban design.

Founder

2000-01-01 — Present

Kevin Daly Architects • Los Angeles, CA

Leading an architectural practice focused on innovative designs and material systems.

Awards

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National AIA Honor Award

2015-01-01
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AIA/LA Firm Year Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.