Howard Sims (architect)

Howard Sims
Born
Howard Francis Sims

(1933-07-25)July 25, 1933
Detroit, Michigan, United States
DiedMarch 31, 2016(2016-03-31) (aged 82)
Arizona, United States
Burial placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, United States
EducationUniversity of Michigan
Occupation(s)Architect, businessperson, philanthropist
Notable workSDG Associates
SpouseJudith Perry
Children4

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.

  1. ^ a b Benedetti, Marti (April 4, 2016). "Noted Detroit architect Howard Sims dies at 82". Crain's Detroit Business.
  2. ^ "Sims-Varner and Associates". Docomomo US. Retrieved 2024-01-22.