Peter Exley — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder, Play Strategist, and Director of Architecture at Architecture Is Fun, Inc. since 1994.
Served as the 97th President of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2021.
Led AIA's delegation to COP26 in Glasgow, advocating for climate action in the built environment.
Co-founded Architecture Is Fun in 1994, designing architecture, interiors, and exhibits.
Authored "Design For Kids" (2007) and contributed to other published works on design.
Currently serves as Dean at Robert Gordon University since May 2023.
Earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania (1990) and a BA (Hons) from Newcastle University (1985).

Biography

Peter Exley is the co-founder, Play Strategist, and Director of Architecture at Architecture Is Fun, Inc., a Chicago-based architecture and design firm he established in 1994. His career is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive built environment for children, families, and communities.