Howard Sims | |
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| Born | Howard Francis Sims July 25, 1933 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Died | March 31, 2016 (aged 82) Arizona, United States |
| Burial place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, businessperson, philanthropist |
| Notable work | SDG Associates |
| Spouse | Judith Perry |
| Children | 4 |
Howard Francis Sims, FAIA (1933–2016), was an American architect, businessperson, and philanthropist, active in Detroit.[1] He founded the architecture firm SDG Associates (formerly Howard Sims & Associates, and later Sim–Varner).[1][2] Sims helped design the state of Michigan's first construction code. He was a leader in business and sat on various boards. Sims established multiple college scholarships to support Black students in pursuing architecture.